Life’s transitions can be a catalyst for extraordinary transformation, and few understand this better than Kohava Howard. As a Jungian life coach, intuitive master healer, and holistic nurse with over 37 years of experience, Kohava has dedicated her life to guiding women through profound journeys of self-discovery and empowerment. Kohava’s passion for healing and personal growth is deeply rooted in her own experiences and extensive training. For nearly three decades, she has immersed herself in meditation, women’s spirituality, and therapeutic practices, crafting unique programs that inspire women to break free from old patterns, embrace their strengths, and ignite lasting change. As the founder of Emerging Visionary Woman, Kohava creates sacred spaces through private coaching, workshops, and transformational retreats. Her work combines ancient wisdom, Jungian principles, and artistic healing to help women find balance, awaken their inner power, and live healthier, happier lives. In this Mystic Mag‘s interview, Kohava shares her insights on the metamorphic process, the tools she’s developed to empower women, and how anyone can embark on a path of personal and spiritual transformation.
You speak about helping women overcome fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. What specific techniques or approaches do you use as a Jungian Life Coach to address these issues?
As a Holistic nurse practitioner and Jungian Life Coach, I combine transformative techniques and holistic approaches to help holistic women visionaries overcome fear, anxiety, and self-doubt, empowering them to reach their highest potential.
My methods are rooted in Carl Jung’s principles, which emphasize exploring the unconscious mind as a source of wisdom and healing. Striving towards wholeness, towards finding our ‘true personality,’ is what Jung called individuation.
Key techniques include:
**Active Imagination and Archetypal Exploration:** Engaging with inner archetypes as our inner coach—like the Hero and the Shadow—helps clients release limiting beliefs, recognize their unique and intuitive powers, and integrate using their full potential, strength, and skills.
**The Hero Quest Journey:** This framework encourages clients to view their lives as meaningful stories, helping them embrace courage and align actions with their deeper purpose.
**Emotional Intelligence Coaching:** I guide clients to understand and process their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional clarity.
**Leadership Mindset Development:** Balancing feminine radiance with masculine action cultivates assertiveness and authentic confidence.
**Develop a Success Mindset:** Get tools to be more organized and strategic and brainstorm for clarity.
**Holistic Healing Modalities:** Practices like meditation and energy work ground clients emotionally and reduce anxiety.
**Shadow Work:** Exploring suppressed parts of themselves allows clients to release limiting beliefs and build unconditional self-love and self-acceptance.
**Practical Tools for Empowerment:** I provide strategies for organizing thoughts and goals, ensuring clients feel empowered to pursue their dreams.
**MBTI test** Is a personality test guiding my clients to know themselves better for self-acceptance and how to lead a better life and business.
I create a safe space for clients to explore their fears and reconnect with their inner wisdom, helping them lead lives aligned with their highest purpose. My passion is mentoring holistic lightworkers to thrive and confidently share their gifts with the world.
How does your background as a Holistic Nurse Practitioner complement your work with clients on their spiritual journeys and mindset shifts?
As someone who has spent 38 years as a nurse and has worked as a holistic practitioner and Jungian life coach, I understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from your true self. I’ve experienced frustration, and a need for more energy, creativity, and enthusiasm when it comes to pursuing both personal and professional goals. Years back, there was a time when these struggles consumed my life.
It was an experience that left me feeling completely unfulfilled and unaligned with my path. However, I eventually realized that I needed to transform my approach to my business and life. It wasn’t easy, but I persevered and eventually found alignment with my authentic self. Now, I wake up feeling energized, motivated, and excited about the impact I can make. I go to bed at night feeling grateful and content, knowing I’ve made positive changes in myself and others.
The best part is feeling truly aligned with my purpose and having the confidence to lead and inspire others. I want this kind of life for everyone, which is why I do the work that I do.
What type of services do you offer?
My approach focuses on mentoring purpose-driven individuals—especially holistic visionaries like healers, coaches, and sensitive leaders—to confidently grow, create a clear vision, and lead with authenticity and ease.
Through personalized coaching sessions, I help clients move through common challenges such as self-doubt, inner resistance, and perfectionism. Together, we work on breaking old patterns, improving self-talk, and cultivating the clarity and confidence needed to manifest a life aligned with their deepest values.
Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, healer, or simply someone looking to create meaningful change, my services provide a safe, nurturing space to explore and unlock your inner potential. Clients often experience enhanced self-confidence, stress reduction, and a greater sense of purpose and motivation in both life and work.
From in-depth coaching programs to self-guided tools and resources, my services include…
Personalized Coaching Programs: I offer tailored one-on-one coaching in areas such as Jungian life coaching, emotional intelligence, leadership mindset, and strategic business development. These sessions help holistic practitioners, sensitive leaders, and visionary women cultivate confidence, clarify their vision, and lead authentically.
Guided Meditation and Sacred Space Resources: For those looking for self-paced tools, I offer a Free 6-day Guided Meditation Challenge designed to calm and empower the feminine soul. Additionally, the Create Your Sacred Space guide supports women in creating their sanctuary—a space to recharge and feel safe.
Specialized Toolkits and Courses: My Love Your True Self Toolkit provides practical exercises and insights to cultivate self-love and inner confidence. Other resources include Guided Meditation Scripts for holistic practices, and the Manifest Your Life in 28 Days Journal, which guides users in setting intentions and aligning actions to create meaningful changes. For Reiki master practitioners, the Oracle Reiki Toolkit is a comprehensive resource for those looking to teach or deepen their Reiki practice.
eCourses and Memberships: I offer eCourses such as Awaken Your Abundance Mindset for cultivating a prosperous mindset, and Overcome Your Fear of Online Visibility for those wanting to confidently share their message online. Additionally, the Thriving Holistic Visionaries (THV) Membership provides ongoing support, with done-for-you content and resources for holistic entrepreneurs looking to connect, grow, and succeed.
Each of these services and resources is crafted to meet clients wherever they are in their journey, empowering them with tools, strategies, and support to transform both personally and professionally. My mission is to help each woman step confidently into her power and lead a life aligned with her highest purpose.
Empowerment and self-celebration are central themes in your work. Can you share an example of a transformational moment when a client realized her power and embraced her authenticity?
Several months ago, Andrea came to me with a profound sense of feeling that something was missing in her life, despite her achievements as a doctor. It was especially challenging because this underlying weakness was affecting both her personal and business life indirectly. The way she was dealing with issues or conflict would internally affect her, therefore affecting those around her and her health. While a part of her was hopeful, another part felt like she was going to be stuck with this forever.
After several months of working together, Andrea had a big shift. She learned to deal with underlying issues, release baggage holding her back, and find the words to convey her wants and needs to others. She attributes this shift to the holistic and empathetic coaching approach we used, focusing on listening to her inner voice and vocalizing her feelings calmly. Thank you, Andrea, for allowing me to be part of your journey.
Helping people shift from having a sense of something missing, despite personal and professional success, to feeling in control and aligned with their true desires gives me more fulfillment than you could know. That’s why I do what I do.
In your experience, what role does shadow work play in helping women break free from limiting beliefs, and how do you guide clients through this often challenging process?
Personal growth can be significantly enhanced by acknowledging and accepting the parts of ourselves that we have previously denied or suppressed—often referred to as the “shadow.” These hidden aspects may stem from experiences where expressing certain emotions or traits was discouraged. By shining a light on these neglected parts, individuals can embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.
We work deeply using self-reflection, projection, self-awareness trigger tools, and the Saboteurs test. Confronting our shadow requires us to practice deep self-acceptance and self-love. As Jung wisely noted, “One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” His teachings encourage us to embrace the entirety of ourselves, fostering a deeper capacity not only for loving ourselves but also for extending that love to others.
You encourage women to step into their soul purpose. What advice do you give to those who feel lost or disconnected from their deeper calling?
Embrace your higher self by showing up every day and making it your mission to illuminate the world with your unique gifts.
When someone feels lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their deeper calling, I remind them that this feeling is often a powerful invitation to turn inward and rediscover what truly matters to them. Many women feel pressured by external expectations or life’s demands, and it’s easy to lose sight of who we are at our core. My advice is to start by creating space for stillness and reflection—whether through meditation, journaling, or simply carving out quiet moments each day. This can help bring clarity and create a pathway to reconnect with one’s true self.
I also encourage women to be gentle with themselves and to recognize that feeling lost is not a setback but rather a part of the hero’s journey. I guide my clients to reconnect with the small sparks that bring them joy or make them feel alive, no matter how small or simple. These sparks can serve as clues to their deeper purpose and individuation.
In our work together, we often use techniques such as archetypal exploration, visualization, the ‘Hero Quest’, and strengthening the masculine and feminine traits. These approaches help uncover hidden talents, core values, and the unique gifts that lie within. By releasing limiting beliefs, embracing self-compassion, and building confidence, women service providers can slowly move toward a life that feels authentic and aligned with their soul’s calling.
Ultimately, stepping into one’s purpose is not a single revelation but a process of ongoing growth and self-discovery. By embracing each step with openness and courage, women can begin to connect with their true calling and live from a place of authenticity and joy.
BIO:
Kohava Howard LPN, RAHP, LYYD, is a catalyst for change, a holistic nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She is an empath, a master healer, a lifelong spiritual teacher, a women’s empowerment advocate, and an intuitive soul mentor. Additionally, she is an abundance mindset coach and a certified Jungian life coach with expertise in various modalities.
The founder of Emerging Vibrant Woman and the leader of the Soul Sisterhood collective. She mentors, guides, and teaches midlife women, holistic wellness service providers, healers, and coaches to show up fully and authentically, be strategic, lead and earn with bliss, thrive, and flourish with courage. Her goal is to share the necessary systems and processes for creating and managing a successful holistic life and business, empowering others to light up the world with ease.
Website: https://emergingvibrantwoman.com/
