We recently connected with Dr. L Brock-White and have shared our conversation below.

Dr. L, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

While I knew I wanted to go the distance educationally and complete my doctorate, there were many points throughout my journey where I felt completely out of place and unfulfilled. I valued what and from whom I was learning, but the application of said in a traditional clinical fashion wasn’t speaking to my soul. I had always found joy and purpose in educating clients because it fostered empowerment, commitment and a solid foundation for the healing process. Additionally, I found it difficult to divide myself in half for the sake of trying to appear “legit” as a doctor: psychic vs. doctor. What’s incredibly ironic is that most of my life I was told by those closest to me that I would make a wonderful teacher/educator, yet I ran away from that mantle like it was plague infested! But there was something about watching that “A-HA!” moment in a person’s eyes that stuck with me and I loved being a part of it whether in clinic or during a spiritual session holding space for tarot/mediumship clients. During the last clinic rotation of my master’s level training in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) my attending asked me “So what will you do now that you have completed your training? Start your practice?” Without thinking the following words poured out of my mouth without hesitation; my higher self had answered for me: “No, I think I’m going to teach. Not sure in what capacity, but I know that’s what I’m going to do… and supposed to do.” Fast forward to the midpoint of my doctoral fellowship during lecture on herb-drug interaction; students trying to find the most astute questions and answers to place before the lecturer of the day while being encouraged to innovate new product lines and treatment protocols. I sat there watching all the posturing and pontificating feeling an overwhelming sense of panic, dread and anxiety wash over me like a tsunami. I felt my throat tighten thinking about how I would create a clinical practice that would include a product line, books, retreats all while maintaining a regularly full clinic schedule…EW! I felt a surge of isolation hit the pit of my stomach because nothing they were mentioning brought me joy. Suddenly, a stillness and calm befell me and I could see things from a different vantage point. Those physical sensations I was experiencing I realized were cues letting me know “Their paths are not meant to be healthy for you.” I looked at my chromebook and whispered to myself “Whoa… I’m not supposed to be here in this capacity. Doctor, teacher, business woman… yes. But purely clinical and solely focused on practicing in this one way…nope!” At that moment, I was no longer afraid of not measuring up in the eyes of my peers (spiritual or clinical) and focused entirely on how to be the bridge between magick and medicine in a way that made sense to me. I am so grateful for that experience because it taught me the power, liberation and healing that lies in leaning into what’s healthy for you even if it means going against the grain.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My government stripper name is Dr. L Brock-White (aka ChosenEyes) owner and founder of both ChosenEyes, LLC and Dr. L Means Well, LLC. As Dr. L I utilize my doctorate in acupuncture and oriental medicine (I typically verbalize it as Eastern medicine) to promote health and wellness education to the community while serving as a liaison between Eastern and Conventional medicine. As ChosenEyes I focus on the intersectionality between magick and medicine through spirituality, health and wellness. I have been a professional psychic-medium and tarot reader for over 20 yrs, while also offering services such as dream interpretation, natal astrological chart analysis, mirror readings, spiritual development/education and remote spiritual healing sessions. Both aspects of my work allow me to aid in the healing process from a holistic approach. This February I launched my podcast Speak Easy; A Podcast With ChosenEyes on all major streaming platforms to serve as “the weigh station where magick meets medicine”. The podcast affords me the freedom and scale to reach multiple people in a safe, fun, impactful and intentional capacity. The foundation of all my work is holding space for clients to embody their full selves in an effort to reunite with their higher self. New items to help facilitate in the coaching, education and healing process are in the works, so stay tuned!

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

One word: INTEGRITY!

I value the fact that people are coming to me in their most vulnerable states of being and are entrusting me with said. I do not take my work as a healing professional lightly and approach it with the same skill, care and professionalism as any person with respect for their craft should. I have always made it a point to stand by my work by being open to bridging gaps between perceived polarized ideas, institutions/people and philosophies. I love collaborating with other healers, seers, brands and spiritual practitioners, and this has helped me and my brand to elevate while also helping my peers in the process. Being consistent with what I offer and not compromising for the sake of a fad or fast money has also helped – all money ain’t good money, and every dollar is not meant to be had.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I’ve unlearned that my confidence is arrogance. As a child and young adult anytime I celebrated a win or owned an accomplishment I was immediately and CONSTANTLY met with comments like “You’re such a cocky little girl! So arrogant!” An example of this was during my junior year of high school while I was taking AP biology and crushing the class! I have loved and thrived in life sciences for as long as I can remember. After acing a pretty difficult exam on genetics and the Kreb’s cycle, I proclaimed solidly and boldly near my locker “I am REALLY good at this! Biology is my jam!”. An older male administrator was within earshot and immediately retorted “Who are you to say that?! You’re a very arrogant little girl and you need to learn some humility! Maybe then boys won’t be so scared of you and ask you out.” While I knew in my core that what this individual had just stated was not my issue, but I couldn’t help BUT allow that comment to take root and plant an unhealthy bit of doubt in my mind. Compounded by the fact that other adults (namely males) were co-signing this sentiment, I asked my friends if they found this to be accurate of me, and they disagreed entirely. This dynamic continued for over a decade until one day while working with a patient during my internship. She thanked me profusely after her treatment and while singing my praises noticed my reluctance to join in the cheer. “You don’t celebrate yourself much, do you?” she asked. “No, not so much outwardly.” I replied “I’m more of an internal self-cheer leader”. “What happened to bury that part of you?” she asked, and I proceeded to tell the stories of the adults in my life. She shook her elderly head compassionately and gave me the most piercing gaze as she said to me with intensity “Your confidence only intimidates those who lack it themselves, and only they will belittle it as arrogance. Celebrate yourself and your accomplishments EVERY opportunity you get! Your sense of knowing and owning who you are will always be your greatest asset, and others with good sense will follow your lead – mark my words!” In that moment, I slowly began unraveling the tapestry woven by that initial comment and I’m now able to laugh at those who attempt to mislabel my confidence.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.ChosenEyes.com and www,DrLMeansWell.com
• Instagram: @ChosenEyes9 and @drlmeanswell
• Facebook: facebook.com/ChosenEyes
• Linkedin: linkedin.com/Dr.LeahBrock-White
• Twitter: @choseneyes9
• Youtube: youtube.com/ChosenEyes9
• Other: patreon.com/ChosenEyes Speak Easy; A Podcast With ChosenEyes on all major platforms including Wisdom

Image Credits
bridge pic @theeyeofewing orb pic @lucero.studio Pink shirt pic @maryjanemedia all others @choseneyes9