Finding Healing and Forgiveness: Mayim Vega on Holistic Health and Spirituality

In a podcast episode brimming with intellect, spirituality, and a fair bit of righteous indignation at modern medicine, HolisticCircle’s Spiritual Conversations hosted by Philipp Kobald introduced us to Mayim Vega. Mayim, founder of Arukah.com, is an unassuming powerhouse of wisdom — a former NASA computer scientist turned naturopathic herbalist, educator, and advocate for holistic healing. Her story is as much about personal resilience as it is about professional reinvention, a perfect fusion of science, faith, and the tireless pursuit of answers.

For Kobald, whose mission is to broaden the cultural and spiritual horizons of his audience, Mayim was an ideal guest. This episode delves into her transformative journey from Silicon Valley to Texas, where she built a global online academy to empower others to take control of their health. It’s a conversation that spans migraines, faith, family, and forgiveness — a fitting microcosm of the podcast’s ethos of light, love, and joy.

Bridging Science and Spirituality

Mayim’s path to holistic health began in pain — literally. Migraines so severe they left her unable to work or care for her children led her to confront a grim realization: modern medicine was failing her. Despite numerous consultations and thousands of dollars spent, her doctors could offer little beyond painkillers. “They didn’t even ask basic questions about my stress levels or sleep,” she recalls. It was this disappointing experience that drove her to channel her scientific mind into solving her own health issues.

“As a computer scientist, when faced with a problem, you don’t stop until you find a solution,” Mayim explains. That persistence led her to discover the root of her migraines: a B12 deficiency exacerbated by stress and an ill-suited vegetarian diet. It also planted the seeds for Arukah.com, where she now teaches naturopathic herbalism, holistic life coaching, and online marketing to students worldwide.

A Holistic Vision

At the heart of Mayim’s philosophy is the idea that healing must address the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. She draws from Kabbalistic teachings to describe the five levels of the soul, from the physical (nefesh) to the intellectual (neshama) and the divine essence (yechida). Each level, she argues, has a role in healing. Negative emotions, unresolved anger, and stress don’t just weigh down the spirit; they hinder physical recovery. Forgiveness, she notes, is not just a moral virtue but a health imperative.

The Role of Forgiveness in Jewish Culture

Forgiveness is a central theme in this episode, and Mayim offers a refreshingly nuanced perspective rooted in Jewish tradition. Unlike the Christian framework, where unforgiven sins might doom one to eternal torment, Jewish teachings — particularly those of the Kabbalists — emphasize a divine plan in which both good and evil have a purpose. Citing the biblical story of Joseph forgiving his brothers, Mayim argues that true forgiveness arises from recognizing that even betrayal and suffering can serve a higher purpose. “There’s nothing to forgive,” Joseph says, acknowledging God’s hand in his journey from slavery to power.

This approach to forgiveness has profound implications, especially in a modern world where victimhood often dominates the discourse. Mayim’s rabbinical teachings reject the notion of perpetual victimhood. “If you’re a victim, your power has been taken away,” she asserts. “But if you’re responsible, you also have the power to overcome and change your destiny.”

Holistic Healing as Empowerment

Mayim’s work is deeply empowering. Her students range from medical professionals to individuals burned out by the failings of conventional medicine. Through her academy, she equips them with tools to heal themselves and others. She emphasizes education and personal responsibility, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge insights. Her critiques of modern medicine are sharp but constructive: it’s not enough to treat symptoms without addressing root causes, just as it’s not enough to view health as purely physical without considering the emotional and spiritual dimensions.

Broadening the Conversation

Philipp Kobald’s Spiritual Conversations isn’t just a podcast; it’s a platform for meaningful exchange. As an Austrian host with a predominantly Christian audience, Kobald has made it his mission to include voices from diverse spiritual traditions. Mayim’s Jewish perspective adds a rich layer to the podcast’s ongoing dialogue about faith, healing, and humanity. “If it’s holistic, it has to include everyone,” he insists, and this episode delivers on that promise.

For listeners, the conversation between Kobald and Vega is a reminder that healing is both a deeply personal and a profoundly communal journey. It’s also an invitation to explore new ways of thinking about spirituality, science, and the spaces where they intersect. And for those who think they’ve heard it all, this episode might just surprise you.

Catch the full episode on the HolisticCircle YouTube channel @holisticCircle . You won’t want to miss the wisdom shared — and the questions it will undoubtedly spark.

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