We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Liam J. Adair, HHP, ACC a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Liam J., appreciate you joining us today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

Throughout my career there have been many important lessons, however there was one moment that truly defined the trajectory. When I worked in Information Technology for the government, I suffered an injury on the job. Not only was I in constant pain and discomfort, this caused a huge disruption in the flow of my income. Soon after my physical injury, my mental status deteriorated and I was dealing with anxiety and depression as well at the pain.

I learned that I couldn’t take modern medicine due to being a post bariatric patient, therefore I needed to find natural routes to heal my body and address my mental stressors. I began with meditation. This helped tremendously with my level of happiness and joy. I also began using my own essential oil blend, Nervoil, to help reduce my pain. I was recovering well and continued to face an uphill battle. In addition to working through my health challenges I was facing discrimination and workplace harassment due to my transgender identity,

I was hurting in more ways than one. After several years of this turmoil, the Universe stepped in with a “tower” moment. Due to my injury reducing my ability to work at the level management desired, I was not able to return to that job. I was at a loss. What else could I do? I was managing my health but I was not able to work at the level I was before. A friend of mine stepped in and told me I have too much knowledge and could help people facing the same troubles I just worked through.

This is what pushed me to get my Life Coaching Certification and attend college for Natural Medicine. Prior to my degree, I had accomplished much in self-study and I used my degrees to frame what I wanted to practice and how I wanted to deliver my message to the world; turning my Trauma into Triumph.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

Successfully working through my physical and mental pains led me to my purpose in life. Through my purpose I founded and established my company, Wholesome Healing. My passion is to use my experiences to help other incorporate the best techniques and develop the most effective habits that would allow them to turn their trauma into triumph. I have written 3 coaching programs designed to support working through trauma, corporate team building, and enhancing your physical health. These programs are supported with the natural methods I implemented into my own healing journey.

When designing my clients’ custom programs, I will include Guided Meditation, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Crystal Healing Therapy, Astral Travel, Past Life & Childhood Regression, Tarot Reading, or Hair Nutrition Analysis with a 90-Day Dietary Plan. We will soon be adding Yoga classes to our wellness center. I also sell crystal candles for energy healing and essential oil blends for pain.

My services and products are designed to support and guide my clients on their path to authenticity and whole body healing. Living authentically is accomplished when you accept you for who you are, all the while understanding that you have the ability to adjust as you see fit. With cleansing, repairing and establishing a strong foundation, clients will be able to build, upon their own strength, the life they desire to live.

I have been fortunate enough to be nominated as OutSmart Magazine’s Houston’s Gayest and Greatest 2022 “Favorite Trans Community Hero and Best Life Coach”. Amazingly I was featured in articles for Houston’s premiere LGBT Business Insider Magazine, OutSmart Magazine and to appear on NowMediaTV. I have also authored 7 books, including my coaching textbook, “Walk in Your Truth” and my activity book, “LGBT Word Search”; all 7 are available on Amazon.com.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

Having the purpose and will to serve in wellness is the most helpful business technique for succeeding in my field. As a holistic practitioner, I have opened my mind and heart to help those who come forth with the desire to make a positive change in their lives. My aim is not to impress my ideals upon my clients, but instead, help to strengthen their self-worth, self-understanding, and self-acceptance so that they may stand strong in their truth. This has shown to help my clients make lasting beneficial changes in their overall health and wellness.

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

There was a time, at the start of my business, when I felt I needed to do it all on my own. When I would pitch my business to some, I was met with prejudice because of the types of services I offered. I was denied financial support and entry into some venues. It was defeating and I formed the idea that I should build and market on my own. This proved to be fruitless.

This destructive frame of thinking was quelled as I began to invest in business training programs. The first was the University of Houston SURE Program, under the direction of Dr. Saleha Khumuwala. This program was pivotal in my understanding of how to set the foundations for a successful business. I met many wonderful entrepreneurs, including my accountant and new vendors for my products who became one of my closest friends. I was then introduced to the LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the NGLCC. With their support, I have been afforded an audience of corporations such as Comcast, Walgreens, and CVS. I have learned so much in a very short period of time and it would not be possible if I had not first put forth the effort to build such a strong network.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.whliam.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/wholesomehealingtx
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/wholesomehealingtx
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-adair-wholesome-healing/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WholesomeHealingTx
• Other: Liam J. Adair’s Digital Art Sold on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolisticDigitalArt Liam J. Adair’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Liam-J.-Adair/author/B0BLLBPBSQ?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true