Years ago, I explored past-life regression therapy as part of my own personal growth journey. While I no longer practice this modality, the experience taught me powerful lessons about fear, courage, and speaking my truth—lessons that continue to inform my work as a therapist today.
One of the most striking experiences happened in graduate school. Public speaking had never been a problem for me—I gave presentations confidently, taught classes, and even led workshops. But for one final project in my human development class, I chose to speak about the chakras, and unexpectedly, I became physically ill after presenting.
Curious about this reaction, I met with a hypnotherapist, and through regression work, we uncovered a past-life memory in which I had been stoned for holding religious beliefs that differed from the prevailing norm. What mattered most, however, was not the memory itself, but the healing that followed. Through the process, I was able to confront fear, nurture courage, and experience a profound sense of protection and calm from my Higher Self.
The insight from this experience is universal: often, our fears or blocks in life aren’t entirely “new.” They can be echoes of old patterns, whether from childhood or, as this story illustrates, something that feels much older. Healing—whether through therapy, reflection, or mindfulness—helps us release these patterns, reclaim our personal power, and step more fully into who we are.
Even though I don’t use past-life regression anymore, I remain grateful for the lessons it offered: courage to speak your truth, compassion for yourself, and awareness that healing is always possible. These lessons continue to guide my approach in supporting clients through their own growth and transformation.