Holistic Healing Through the 5 Levels of the Soul

“If you’re a billionaire dying in a hospital bed, you’re not wealthy. You’re just a sick man with money.”
– Wendy Lyon, The Wealth & Wisdom Show

Most people don’t think a NASA computer scientist would ever end up as a holistic healer.

But that’s exactly my story—and in my recent interview with Wendy Lyon at Potapalooza 2025, I had the chance to share why.

When I say I understand how it feels to be failed by the medical system, to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and desperate for answers—I’m not speaking as a practitioner.

I’m speaking from lived experience.

In this post, I want to walk you through:

• How my personal health crisis transformed my life and career

• What the medical system missed (that could’ve been prevented)

• The natural remedies that helped me heal

• Why I now train women to become holistic healers

• And a spiritual framework I use to guide the healing journey—based on the ancient Kabbalistic model of the five levels of the soul

And if you're ready to watch the full interview, scroll down to watch the video embedded below.

How It All Began: From NASA to Silicon Valley to... Migraines?

I used to work as a computer scientist at NASA, doing high-level software development. But after having my first child, I knew I wanted to stay home and raise my family.

That wasn’t easy in Silicon Valley, where two incomes are often necessary.

So I started my first work-from-home business—doing web and app development for high-tech companies.

Everything seemed fine… until I started experiencing debilitating migraines.

I went to the doctor. They suspected a brain tumor.
After numerous tests, they said:

“Good news: you don’t have a brain tumor.
Bad news: we have no idea what’s wrong with you.”

I couldn’t function. I couldn’t run my business.
I couldn’t take care of my children.

What the Doctors Missed—and What I Discovered on My Own

Eventually, I took my health into my own hands.
Through self-study, I discovered that I had a B12 deficiency—something none of my doctors had tested for.

That deficiency was likely caused by two things:

• My vegan/vegetarian diet at the time

• Chronic stress as a new mom and entrepreneur

I also learned I was deficient in magnesium, which is another common but overlooked cause of migraines, insomnia, and anxiety.

To think I had nearly lost my life over a handful of nutrient deficiencies—and no doctor had caught it.

That was the last straw for me.

I vowed never to rely blindly on conventional medicine again.

My Journey Into Holistic Healing

Once I realized how much my health depended on nutrition, herbs, and stress reduction, I threw myself into learning everything I could:

• Naturopathic herbalism

• Orthomolecular nutrition

• Holistic life coaching

• Detoxification

• And later, a deeper spiritual framework rooted in Jewish Kabbalah

Today, I run Arukah.com, where I train women—especially mothers—how to become Certified Holistic Healers from the comfort of their own homes.

The Role of EMFs in Modern Illness

In the interview, Wendy and I also talked about something few people understand: EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies).

EMFs are invisible waves emitted by your:

• Cell phone

• Wi-Fi router

• Smart meter

• Laptop

• And even nearby cell towers

For some people, EMF exposure can trigger symptoms like:

• Migraines

• Sleep issues

• Brain fog

• Anxiety

Some of my clients only start healing after reducing EMF exposure at night—turning off Wi-Fi, putting phones on airplane mode, or even using EMF-blocking paint.

Your environment matters. And healing takes all of it into account.

Healing the Whole Person: The Kabbalah of the Soul

As a Torah-observant Jew and student of Kabbalah, I also use a powerful framework to help my clients heal—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

It’s called The Five Levels of the Soul, and it comes straight from the Hebrew Bible:

• Nefesh – The physical soul (body). Nourished through rest, diet, herbs, sleep, and detox.

• Ruach – The emotional soul. Managed through emotional regulation, forgiveness, and stress relief.

• Neshamah – The intellectual soul. Nourished through wisdom, sacred texts, personal development.

• Chayah – The soul of purpose and unity with others. Healed by aligning your actions with your divine mission.

• Yechidah – The soul of oneness with the Divine. The eternal, unbreakable part of you that connects to God.

Each level influences the others.
Sometimes healing begins in the body (nefesh). Other times it begins with purpose (chayah) or wisdom (neshamah).
But in all cases, healing is holistic.

Healing is a Lifelong Journey

In our interview, Wendy asked if there’s a timeframe for healing.

Here’s what I told her:
Yes, miracles can happen instantly—but true healing is a lifelong journey.

Because life throws challenges. Stress doesn’t disappear.
But the tools we use to meet those challenges make all the difference.

Your Pain Can Become Your Purpose

When the medical system failed me, I could have collapsed.
But instead, my mess became my message.

Now, I teach others to reclaim their health and their calling.

If you feel called to become a holistic healer...
If you want to be the one others turn to for answers…
If you want to raise your family with confidence and build an online business from home…

👉 I invite you to join me at Arukah.com

Start your journey. Heal yourself. Heal others.

You don’t need permission. You just need a guide.

Ready to Become a Certified Holistic Healer?

At Arukah.com, you’ll learn:

• Proven strategies in natural healing, nutrition, and herbalism

• Life coaching tools to help others and yourself

• Online business training to build a practice from home

• And how to align your healing journey with your deepest spiritual values

You don’t need a license. You don’t need to go into debt.

You just need to begin.