Healing From the Inside Out: Natural and Complementary Approaches with Lawrence Ellyard

About this episode

Dr. Beth and Lawrence Ellyard discuss the importance of complementary care and the role of mindset in healing.

What is “wellness,” really—and how do we know who’s credible in a world full of modalities, certifications, and strong opinions? In this episode, Dr. Beth sits down with Lawrence Ellyard, founder of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and the International Institute for Reiki Training, to explore what complementary care is (and isn’t), why healing doesn’t have to be medicine versus natural therapy, and how ethical standards help protect both practitioners and the people seeking care. Together, they dive into how environment, relationships, habits, mindset, and intention all play a role in healing. Lawrence introduces the ORABED framework, a powerful way to understand the difference between living with ownership, responsibility, and accountability versus falling into blame, excuses, and denial. The conversation weaves practical wisdom with humility, humor, and real-life examples—reminding us that growth isn’t about being perfect, but about showing up with courage and clarity. What You’ll Learn What “complementary” and holistic therapy actually mean—and what they don’t Why wellness works best when medicine and natural therapies work together How…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Beth

Guest: Lawrence Ellyard

Topics covered

• wellness
• complementary care
• healing
• mindset
• accountability
• ethical standards

Keywords

• wellness
• complementary therapy
• ORABED framework
• healing
• mindset
• accountability
• ethical standards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Institute for Complementary Therapists, International Institute for Reiki Training

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