Energy Causes Of Swollen Lymph Nodes That Will Surprise You
Do you sense there is a deeper, spiritual meaning behind your lymph challenge?
Steve here. Back in 2014, I found myself facing a mysterious health crisis—a chain of lymph nodes swollen over 5 times their size on the right side of my neck, accompanied by chronic pain, fatigue, and a series of other puzzling symptoms.
That experience was the turning point of my life. But not in the way I expected.
Despite consulting with doctors, undergoing bloodwork, and even having an ultrasound scan, I was left with more questions than answers. For over two and a half years, I tried everything from acupuncture and massages to a heavy metal detox, restrictive diets, and supplement regimens. Nothing seemed to make a lasting difference.
In 2016, I hit a plateau where nothing was working anymore—and I felt stuck, exhausted, and completely alone. But through persistence and an open mind, I discovered something that truly transformed my healing journey…and worked. (And I can’t forget to mention my incredible wife Anne, who was there for me through it all.)
What if your lymphatic issue is telling you something more than just a physical imbalance? I’ve learned the body is expressing something much different—and I want to share what I discovered with you.
Who Am I?
I’m Stephen — a mind-body guide who helps you tune in deeply to your body’s signals and unlock the vitality that’s already humming beneath the surface.
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside people from all walks of life—from all over the world—as they untangle the stories their bodies have been holding, release long-held tension, and reconnect with the kind of energy that feels alive, authentic, and theirs.
My approach isn’t about protocols or perfection. It’s about presence and following what’s real for your own body. It’s about trusting the wisdom inside you that knows how to heal when it’s met with the right kind of support.
Whether you’re feeling burned out, stuck, or like something’s just… off, I’m here to help you come back into rhythm with yourself. To feel more at ease in your body, clearer in your heart and mind, and more empowered in your health and wholeness.
I’m so glad you found your way here.
Back in 2016, I hit a healing plateau with my swollen lymph nodes. Despite years of trying various treatments, nothing was working, and I felt stuck. That’s when I started diving into the world of energy, emotions, and the mind-body connection. Applying what I learned, I had a breakthrough, and the swelling in my lymph nodes cleared in less than three weeks.
What followed was nothing short of incredible. I felt lighter, like a weight I didn’t know I was carrying had lifted. People started noticing my calm energy, how I glowed, and how much more content and confident I looked. I felt more expressive, creative, and alive than ever before.
That experience, as challenging as it was, became the catalyst for my true calling. It led me to realize that what seemed like a physical problem was actually the doorway to my purpose as a healing guide for others. If someone had told me that swollen lymph nodes would be the turning point in my life, I never would’ve believed it.
I tried to fight my swollen lymph nodes for 2.5 years with a host of external treatments, believing that would solve it. It didn’t. You don’t have to do this alone. I’ve been there, found what works, and would love to help you too. If you’re ready for something real and refreshing, click the button below to connect with me.
Swollen Lymph Nodes Spiritual Meaning
Instead of viewing symptoms through the lens of malfunction, which makes the body wrong and pits you against one another, I help you view the body's signals through the lens of potential and purpose. This makes all the difference as it invites you into a creative, harmonious partnership with the body—one that nurtures your ability to grow, thrive, and flourish together.
Like many, I was taught to believe the body is malfunctioning anytime it “spoke” through symptoms. This made me fear it! I didn’t learn that the body was an intelligent and supportive system that takes care of me.
And I certainly wasn’t aware that my emotional side impacts my physical and mental health. I thought I just needed to eat “right,” get enough sleep and exercise.
I didn’t know that my emotional side was ok to be in tune with! That it's healthy to allow it to be expressed in all ways. That certainly went against what I was taught as a man. :)
The truth is, we cannot have whole health without emotional health. And if we neglect this part of ourselves, we will feel it.
The spiritual reason for any illness is disconnection. Disconnection creates tension, stress, and resistance within the emotional space. The mind triggers fight-or-flight responses and creates disempowering stories.
But the body will tell you the truth.
The physical body is woven with the emotional body. You cannot separate the two.
Me and my wife, Anne. She guides healing work too, and she is brilliant at it if you feel more drawn to her energy. :) While we help individuals with a range of health challenges, Anne has a special niche with chronic acne and bladder challenges.
Where the symptom is happening is the body’s way of communicating where the disconnection is happening, so you can address it.
Let me be clear that this isn't about putting out fires, "fixing" something wrong, or perpetuating victimhood. Your body is much more intelligent than that.
Instead, it's about identifying what's been holding you back and what’s ready to shift–to help you feel more vibrant, whole, and alive.
Let's look at this through the lens of the lymph.
One of the main functions of the lymphatic system is to help defend the body by filtering toxic substances.
Pay especially close attention to the word DEFEND because it is a metaphor for lymph issues.
The conflict connected to chronic lymph swelling is: Defensiveness
Emotionally, this can look like putting up a shield from criticism or projecting a "tough exterior" to mask inner feelings of inadequacy.
In either case, the goal is safety.
Just as our body’s immune response is to defend and protect…so our emotional response is to defend and protect!
Defensiveness can look like:
Holding back your honest thoughts and feelings for fear of criticism, attack, or failure.
Dimming and dulling yourself to fit in so you aren't a target.
Overriding your heart & intuitive knowing for logical "smarts."
Analyzing conversations to see if the “correct” words were expressed.
Perfectionism and people-pleasing to “keep the peace.”
Feeling the need to prove, overly explain, or convince others.
These all require enormous amounts of energy that result in stress and tension in your system. And you feel it in your body, mind, and attitude.
I'll share a way this showed up for me. As a child, I grew up in a very critical household and even learned criticism to be a way of showing love. Out of this environment, I learned to be defensive.
In my mind, being seen meant criticism was imminent. And so I wanted to avoid that pain at all costs. I would hold back my voice, dull myself to blend in, hide my interests…all to stay safe.
This defensive pattern or suppression created during my childhood followed me to adulthood. (they usually do!) And because it was my long-running habit, my body started feeling it and got my attention through my swollen lymph nodes.
When I addressed the pattern, everything changed. After fighting my swollen lymph nodes for 2.5 years…my system finally found calm and the swelling dissolved for good.
The symptom changed, because the SYSTEM in which it lived changed.
My family is my happy place, and I feel so grateful for their love and support while I navigated my health challenges. Anne is my rock and Ferne is my ball of endless entertainment.
I felt a sense of freedom and empowerment I had never experienced before. Healing became enjoyable and meaningful for my personal growth.
It led me to my calling—helping people truly heal—feeling lighter, clearer, and more at home in themselves.
Not by chasing symptoms—but by tuning into what their system was truly asking for. When we do that, you feel better, and more alive, because of it.
I've seen this again and again that when someone stops trying to force their body to be different—and instead starts partnering with it, understanding its messages and integrating its wisdom—everything shifts.
If you know deep down, that your body can heal itself and you want to make shifts that feel good in your system…I’d love to help you give it the support it’s asking for. ↓
Want To Heal, For Real?
If your lymph has been flaring or sluggish—and you sense something deeper is going on—I'd love to help you start exploring it.
See a Path Forward is a real, grounded conversation about what your body and spirit are asking for — and what could open up when you listen. No fluff. Nothing artificial. A bold place to begin.
Making real connections about what’s going on in the mind-body…and how to move the needle to feeling better.
People leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more hopeful than they imagined. Like something finally clicked. They can see a path forward that feels true.
If that sounds like relief, I’d be honored to meet you so you can experience a deep exhale. And if it clicks? We can explore working together deeper.
Choose a space below and let’s see what’s ready to shift. ↓
Always rooting for you,
~Steve
I'm optimistically rooting for you,
Stephen
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Sources
Hay, Louise. (1988). Heal Your Body. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc.
Romero, Joman. (2016). Knowing Ourselves: What Does The Body Want To Tell Us With Diseases? CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
