Hindered by Fear and Helped by Love with Jim Gilkeson

From Bodywork to Energy Work — Jim Gilkeson on Subtle Healing, Awareness & the Inner Journey

In this beautiful and reflective conversation, we speak with Jim Gilkeson — craniosacral therapist, teacher, and author — about the evolution from physical to energetic healing, and the inner transformation this journey invites. Jim shares the early experiences that opened him to subtle energy, the challenges of learning to perceive without effort, and how healing becomes a psycho-spiritual process rather than a symptom-focused intervention.

We explore the intelligence of the energy body, the role of fear and love in shaping perception, and why deep listening is the foundation of all subtle work. Jim speaks about awareness as a healing force, how to track energetic blocks without forcing movement, and how the most elegant healing often arises from the smallest nudge. His clarity, humility, and grounded insight make this episode a powerful guide for practitioners and seekers alike.

In this episode, we explore:
• Jim’s path from physical bodywork to subtle energy healing
• Awareness as the central tool of the practitioner
• Fear, love, and the dynamics of the energy field
• Tracking blocks and allowing movement without force
• Psycho-spiritual dimensions of healing
• Mentoring practitioners transitioning into energetic work
• The art of minimal, elegant interventions
• Jim’s personal approach to self-practice and inner listening

Visit Jim’s work: www.jimgilkeson.com