The Placebo Effect and the Magic Within Us

Do You Believe?

Explaining what you do can be a skill in itself, and when you’re a shamanic healer, it’s no exception. Growing up, I encountered plenty of skeptics and naysayers. Over time, I became adept at explaining my beliefs scientifically and logically. But there’s more to it than logic.

Recently, I was out with friends, and the topic of crystals came up. I started explaining their effects with science—placebo effects, energetic properties—and the longer I talked, the less I enjoyed it. Don’t get me wrong, I believed every word I was saying. But it felt like describing your favorite dessert without mentioning how delicious it tastes. It lacked the joy and magic I feel.

What I Said (and Believe)

I explained my relationship with crystals in two parts: curiosity and intention. Here’s the logic:

1. We know metals are conductive—they transmit energy.

2. Metals are minerals, as are crystals.

3. By extension, crystals may have conductive properties too.

   
   

If humans are 70% water with an energetic charge constantly grounding us, is it so far-fetched to think crystals could influence our energy?

Then I brought up the placebo effect. Does a rose quartz crystal inherently bring positive energy? Does onyx actively dispel negativity? I don’t know for sure. But I do know that believing in onyx’s ability to remove negativity makes me feel lighter.

Essentially, it works because I believe it works.

Reframing the Placebo

I grew up in a family of scientists. Dinner conversations often involved my father explaining pharmaceutical lab trials for fun. In these trials, one group gets the drug being tested while another gets a placebo. Scientists then measure the results to determine how much healing comes from the drug versus the placebo.

As a kid, I thought of the placebo as a fraud—a snake oil salesman messing with the data. Now, I see it differently. Placebos are proof that belief alone can help the body heal.

Of course, there are limits. Medications save lives, and I’m a firm believer in staying up-to-date on vaccines. (Dear parents, keep me in your will—I’ll see you at Thanksgiving!)

But imagine if healing was a balance of science and belief. Or, to put it more playfully, a balance of science and magic.

The Power of Belief

One of my biggest insecurities when I started my healing practice was my background. I come from a family of doctors and scientists, people who’ve worked for pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer. They know the mechanics of the body and how it heals. Compared to them, I felt like I knew nothing.

Yet here I am—a healer. Strange, right? I’m not the kind of healer grandmothers brag about. I can’t write prescriptions, but I can do something many doctors can’t. I’m not talking about clairvoyance or channeling; I’m talking about sitting with someone and truly feeling.

I help people recognize their own power to heal. I remind them they’re connected to a world far bigger than themselves. I’ve seen people transform—shifting from being trapped in their thoughts to feeling a sense of expansive possibility.

In our science-driven world, belief still matters. Whether it’s believing the medicine will work, praying to a higher power, or simply trusting yourself, belief is the foundation.

You have the power to heal from trauma, overcome addiction, or break free from unhealthy patterns. Healing tools are everywhere—medications, therapy, shamanic sessions—but the key is believing that you can heal.

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