Cleansing from the Inside Out: A Personal Journey into Holistic Detoxing

Mind, body and spirit

August 3, 2025

"Detoxing holistically means recognizing that the mind, body, and spirit are deeply connected. When one is out of alignment, it affects the others."

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog. Today I'm going to speak on holistic detoxing from my own personal experience. There came a time in my life when I realized that detoxing wasn’t just about drinking green juice or fasting for several hours straight. I needed a reset. Something that touched every layer of my being. I was carrying spiritual clutter, mental noise, emotional weight, and physical fatigue all at once. One can imagine how difficult this can be. So, I decided to do a full holistic detox (I didn't know that it had a name at the time), and I’d like to share what that looked like for me. Because maybe, just maybe, you’re craving the same renewal.

What Exactly Is A Holistic Detox?

Many of you maybe wondering, what exactly is a holistic detox? Is it something religious? How does it work? I will try to explain it in the most understandable way. Detoxing holistically means recognizing that the mind, body, and spirit are deeply connected. When one is out of alignment, it affects the others. So I have personally broken it down into four parts, which is what most others do as well: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical. Each needs care, attention, and patience. Here's what MY journey details, one layer at a time for me.

Spiritual Detox: Reconnecting With What Grounds You

I start here because it's where I feel the most distant from myself and from the energy that once gave my life meaning. Spiritual detoxing, for me, isn't about religion. It's far from it. It is about reconnecting with my spirit's clarity.

Things that I do to achieve this clarity includes unplugging from distractions. Social media can be one of the biggest distractions. I intentionally take social media breaks; although, it is a source of income for me. I spend more time in stillness.

Today I feel...

I practice mindful journaling. By now, you all should know that journaling and writing is one of my favorites things to do. Mindful journaling is a wonderful asset for me. I journal freely, not about tasks or goals, but about what I believe, what I fear, and what I hope for.

I create sacred moments such as reading a scripture and then meditating on it. Studying it and then talking to The Most High about it. I pray without asking for anything...just have a conversation with The Most High. This is my PERSONAL practice and I would never force it on anyone else. Your belief system is for your discernment and I respect that.

Spiritual detoxing is less about cleansing and more about realigning. It's about shaking off beliefs that no longer served me and anchoring into truths that do. It helps me feel connected again...to nature, to others, to something bigger than myself.

“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” – Caroline Myss

 Mental Detox: Clearing the Mental Clutter

We don’t talk enough about the overload in our minds. News (this is a big one), emails, opinions, overthinking, social media...it piles up. My mental detox involved creating space and getting rid of some of the noise. I wanted fewer tabs open in my brain.

I achieve this by practicing digital minimalism. I unfollowed toxic content and take breaks from constantly “consuming" to much social media information. I had to unfollow many news related content because of the toxicity. Although I like to stay up-to-date on current issues, there's only so much that I allow my mind to consume at once. 

I also practice mindful breathing and meditation. Meditation is an amazing tool. I wish those who truly don't understand it would stop acting like it's some type of evil practice because it's far from it. Just 10 minutes in the morning slows my racing thoughts. My personal meditation includes prayer and talking to The Most High. It's the best way for me to start my day. Your meditation technique will look different.

Believe it not, this next one is very effective...decluttering my environment. Yes, I'm talking about cleaning but not just regular cleaning. I'm talking about intentionally getting rid of physical things that no longer serves me any purpose. When I declutter my closet, I'm left with so much clarity because it gives me time to sit with my thoughts and process information that I would otherwise wouldn't have time to do so. 

I also set boundaries around information...what I allowed into my mind and when. This goes back to social media and information technology. The goal isn't to know everything, but to know what I need to know. That shift alone gave me clarity and calm.

Emotional Detox: Releasing the Old Weight

Emotional detox is probably the hardest. We carry so much we don’t talk about...grudges, guilt, suppressed sadness. Emotional detoxing mean finally allowing myself to feel what I have been avoiding and this can be quite difficult. Nobody really want to talk about and acknowledge the dark spaces. However, if we don't acknowledge them, when can never learn coping techniques that will help us heal.

Emotional detox for me includes letting myself cry without apology. It’s wild how much peace follows a good cry and I'm not ashamed to do so if I need to. I use to think that crying mademme look weak and I didn't want to be portrayed as weak. What I have learned is that we all have weak moments. They can't be avoided. However, it's about how we handle those moments to overcome the obstacles that shows our strength.

I also name my emotions daily. As y'all already know, keep a journal. There are several different sections in my journal including daily affirmations, goals, and gratitude. I have a specific section where I write, “Today, I felt…” and I keep it honest with the feelings that experienced through out the day. No sugarcoating.

Last but certainly not least, I work with a therapist who gently helps me untangle the knots I didn’t know how to unravel alone. Having a therapist has been one of the best choices I've ever made. There is so much negative stigma around seeking HELP and that just baffles me. Like how does seeking help is shown in such a negative light? I avoided therapy for the longest but not because of the negative stigma. I avoided it because I really didn't think I needed it. It has turned out to be one of the best things for me. So, yes, emotional detoxing is very important to me. It makes me lighter, more in touch with my own needs and I am able to love more freely.

Physical Detox: Honoring My Body Gently

The body holds the score. All that spiritual, mental, and emotional clutter? It shows up in the body. I approach physical detox not as punishment, but as nourishment. Let me say that again. I approach physical detox not as a punishment, but as nourishment. Now I have to keep it real with you all. I've just developed this particular mindset over the past year. It's better late than never.

Heel to Toe

Some of the things I include in my physical detox are drinking more water. It's simple, but foundational. Water helps flushes toxins out of our bodies and it helps with blood circulation. I start adding more whole grain foods and lots of greens, root vegetables, and healthy fats. Yes, there are such things as healthy fats. Who else loves avocados? I include movement everyday in the form of walking. It doesn't have to be aggressive, but lovingly. This is where mindfulness comes into play. If you would like to know more about mindful walking, check out my blog titled "Taking Life One Step at a Time With Mindful Walking: Can I Get A Connection". It goes a little more in-depth on the topic.

I also try to prioritize rest. This is a difficult one because I'm often in bed late and up early. However, I'm slowly working on a better nighttime routine. It's going to take some time, but I am confident that I will develop a routine that will allow me to get the proper rest. I'm learning to listen to my body and not allow burnout to take precedence.

Final Thoughts

 

A holistic detox isn't a 7-day challenge. It is a process. One that I’m still in. And honestly, it isn't always glamorous. It is quiet, sometimes messy, often emotional, but so healing.

When we care for ourselves on all levels, we return to ourselves. We clear space not just to feel better, but to be better, to do better...to be more present, more peaceful, more whole.

If you're feeling out of alignment, maybe your soul is asking for a detox that goes deeper than a juice cleanse. Trust that whisper. Start gently. Start honestly. And let the layers fall away until you're back home in yourself again.

I hope this blog has found you in good spirits and that you have enjoyed reading my thoughts on holistic detoxing. I have really enjoyed sharing my personal experiences with you and I truly look forward to sharing more. Please check back weekly for my latest blogs. Some will be on the personal side such as this one and some will be about spreading awareness, as I am about spreading awareness. Until next time.

-Daphne Oh

Kay Bea Presents

"Same World, Different Perspective

References

Myss, C. (1996). Anatomy of the Spirit. Harmony Books.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full Catastrophe Living. Delacorte Press.

van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score. Viking.

Newport, C. (2019). Digital Minimalism. Penguin Publishing Group.