Turning Point Q&A with Donna Eden

Donna Eden has been a pioneer in energy medicine for more than 30 years and is among the field’s most sought-after, compelling, and authoritative spokespersons. Her best-selling book, Energy Medicine, was the 2008 Health Book of the Year in the Nautilus competition and has been translated into 18 languages.

Describe what you do in 15 words or less.
I teach people about their energies and how to work with them to enhance health and vitality.

Tell us about a turning point in your life.
I had multiple sclerosis which had progressed to the point where I was told I had only a couple of years to live. All my systems were breaking down. I was determined to bring up my young daughters, and I figured out how to heal myself. The techniques I devised became the basis of my life’s work.

What do you love about teaching?
I love turning people on to these tools that can change their lives forever. I love seeing people overcome pain and illness, and become healthier and happier. I love empowering people.

What are you passionate about right now?
I’m passionate about people finding out that they can heal themselves. I’m passionate about helping raise the vibration of the planet by teaching people how to raise the vibration in their own bodies and psyches. I’m passionate about energy medicine becoming part of health care at the personal and cultural levels.

What do you do in your downtime?
Play with my grandson, Tiernan. He's three-and-a-half and is the joy of our lives.

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