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This week’s episode we are joined by Ting Ting,  he founder of the GuanJing Method.  Ting Ting has beautifully woven together the grace of dance, the energy flow of Qi Gong, and the strength of functional movement, creating a practice she describes as meditative movement that “flows like dance, heals like Qi Gong, and strengthens like Pilates” (GuanJing Method).  We explore her journey and gain a deeper understanding of how energy moves through the body, and how conscious movement and breath can support balance and well-being. In this episode, we explore: Ting Ting’s journey into the discovery of the Guan Jing MethodWhy relaxation is essential for energy to moveHow intention behind movement changes everythingBreath as the physical expression of the soulAn introduction to the Dantians and their role in energy cultivationNervous system healing through conscious breath and movementOpening and strengthening intuition through embodied practicesInsights for navigating a dark night of the soulWhy the hands are extensions of the heart—and what that means for energy work Find out more about Ting Ting: https://www.guanjingmethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/guanjingmethod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/one.with.soul/ Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Join our REIKI CIRCLE Sunday Feb 8, 2026 https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=83736771

In this episode, we gather for an honest, unscripted conversation about Reiki as we’re living it right now. We share observations from our own practice and community, reflecting on how Reiki has been taught and experienced over time while staying curious about where it’s naturally evolving.  Topics covered:   We explore the role of Reiki associations, what they are, why they exist.- Evolution of Reiki over time.Reflections sparked by a vintage Reiki book we discovered at the library from the 80’s.Importance of honouring the roots and lineage of Reiki while also remaining open to how the practice is evolving in modern times.- the Aquarian Age, shifting teacher–student dynamics.- Update from Amanda as she shares her experience of practicing Reiki during pregnancy.Join us on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/  For more information about us & our offerings:    Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/  Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

In this episode, we’re joined by bestselling author, energetic alignment coach and intuitive transformation facilitator Kelsey Aida. This conversation felt like catching up with a good friend while also receiving so much wisdom, perspective, and inspiration around manifestation, inner work, and the entrepreneurial journey. Kelsey shares openly about her own dark night of the soul, her healing journey, and how those experiences shaped her approach to manifestation and self-love. In this episode, we talk about: Why “fake it till you make it” doesn’t always work — and why embodiment mattersSelf-love as one of the most powerful manifestation toolsFeeling safe to receive Kelsey’s grounded, soul-aligned take on manifestingAttracting ideal, aligned clients in businessThe realities of the entrepreneur’s journeyThe importance of inner work and honouring your energyListening to your intuition & energy when making big decisionsKelsey’s courses and offerings Connect with Kelsey:https://www.instagram.com/kelseyaida/?hl=en www.kelseyaida.com Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Sign Up for our Upcoming REIKI CIRCLE: Sunday January 18th @ 10:30 a.m.  CSThttps://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=83736771

Have you ever been curious about pendulums? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into this intuitive tool and how it can support your energy practice. Whether you’re a Reiki practitioner wanting to expand your toolkit, someone looking to strengthen your intuition, or you’re finally ready to put that pendulum sitting in a drawer to good use, this episode is for you. We’re covering: • What exactly is a pendulum? • A short, fascinating history • Is it actually “real movement”… or just your hand? • Why materials and shapes matter • Tips for choosing the right pendulum for your energy • How to use a pendulum during a Reiki session • Our own personal experiences • Clearing up common myths • Beginner-friendly tips Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

In this week’s episode we chat with Shannon Cutts, she is an intuitive animal-communicator, Reiki Master practitioner, and the founder of Animal Love Languages, a space dedicated to helping people connect deeply with their pets, even across species, or lifetimes. Through her work she offers compassionate communication, soulful healing, and intuitive guidance that honours animals as beings with feelings, memories, and spiritual depth. In this episode, we explore: • Shannon’s Reiki journey and how Reiki first opened the door to her intuitive path • The intelligence and guidance of Reiki energy • How she began communicating with animals • Shannon’s personal process for connecting and receiving messages from animals • The magic of distance healing & communication with animals • Supporting and communicating with highly sensitive animals • Her experiences with pet reincarnation and the soul bonds that continue beyond one lifetime Connect with Shannon:  https://www.animallovelanguages.com/https://www.instagram.com/loveandfeathersandshells/# Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Bear, a healer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan whose own journey of transformation led her to discover The Emotion Code and The Body Code.  It is a powerful energy healing modality that helps release trapped emotions and restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit.   Topics we explore: Nicole’s personal healing journey and how she found The Emotion Code + Body Code How trapped emotions can affect physical and emotional well-being Stories of healing — including how this work can help animals How The Body Code helps identify and release energetic imbalances Understanding inherited emotions Automatic writing Nicole’s kundalini awakening experience  Connect with Nicole: https://www.nicolebear.ca/ [email protected]   Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/   For more information about us & our offerings: Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/   Nov 17th, 2025 Reiki Circle: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/775d158e/category/Monthly%2520Reiki%2520Circle/appointment/83736771/calendar/8245516

You’ve just completed your Reiki 2 training, the energy feels stronger, your intuition is waking up, and you’re feeling that nudge to share your gifts with the world…but where do you start?  We share our own journeys from student to practitioner and what we have learned along the way! Working with your own energy firstHow to begin offering sessions (and when to start charging)Setting up your practical foundations; website, scheduler, and client formsShowing up authentically on social mediaThe energetics of pricing and money as sacred exchangeTrusting the unfolding of your unique pathEncouragement to start messy, stay connected, and follow the energy Books mentioned: The Spirit of Reiki by Walter Lubbock, Frank Arjava Petter, William Lee Rand Electric Body, Electric Health by Eileen Day McKusick, Heal your Body by Louis Haye Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

This weeks episode we are joined by Kayse Gehret, Founder of Microdosing for Healing.  Kayse is a Reiki Master, and somatic practitioner with nearly three decades in the healing arts. Kayse’s work bridges energy medicine, sacred plant allies, and soul-led transformation, guiding thousands across the world into deeper emotional, energetic, and spiritual awakening. Through her Microdosing Certification Program, she now trains facilitators to carry this wisdom forward. In this conversation, we explore: Kayse’s Reiki journeyWhat microdosing truly is and how it supports healingThe story of psilocybin mushroomsKayse’s personal healing journey with microdosingBenefits and insights microdosing can offerThe synergy between Reiki and microdosingHow long to microdose and what it can assist withMeeting the spirit of the mushroom — an ally for truth, honesty, and awakeningThe Microdosing Certification ProgramConnect with Kayse: https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaysegehret/  Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

In this solo episode, we open up about the do’s and don’ts of a Reiki session from both sides of the table - as practitioners and as clients. Over the years, we’ve noticed the small details that make a big difference in how a session feels. From the practical to the energetic, we share what we’ve learned about creating a safe, comfortable, and sacred space. Whether you’re new to Reiki, a seasoned practitioner, or simply curious about what happens during a session, this conversation offers guidance, reflections, and inspiration! What we cover: Why it’s important to set aside time to chat before the sessionWashing hands and grounding yourself before beginningChoosing music that supports the healing environment (without overwhelming)Offering comfort touches like a blanket or pillow under the kneesNavigating silence vs. talking during the sessionHow lighting influences the energy of the roomChecking in with your client the next dayThoughts on hand placements and intuitive flow Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Flo Lavallie, a healer and community builder whose journey into wellness began with her own story of transformation.  With 40 years of experience, Flo is a Registered Nurse, Master Herbalist, Iridologist, Reflexologist, Reiki Master and a published author.  Flo shares how her path unfolded and the powerful modalities she’s dedicated her life to. What we explore in this episode: Flo’s story and the healing that led her to her life’s workThe wisdom of iridology—what it is and how it can reveal root imbalancesThe power of distance ReikiWhy Flo believes herbal medicine is the medicine of the futureThe importance of meeting clients where they are at on their healing journeyThe incredible work Flo has done for her community over the yearsFlo shares inspiring stories of healing from her decades of experienceBooks written by Flo:  Good Health is Cooking in the Pot, Sharing Health and Wellness and The Richness of Poverty (coming out soon) Flo’s contact:  [email protected] Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

In this episode, we discuss the Reiki symbol Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen which is the powerful distance symbol and explore how energy travels through the meridians of Chinese Medicine, the Nadis of yogic tradition, and even the organs where emotions can live. We’ll also dive into how scars, tattoos, and piercings can influence your energy flow—and how Reiki gently restores harmony no matter where you are.  Whether you’re new to Reiki or deepening your practice, this episode will help you see your body and energy in a whole new light. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: How the Reiki distance symbol bridges time and space The key meridians connected to emotional and spiritual health The role of the nadis and chakras in your subtle body Why certain emotions live in specific organs How tattoos, scars, and piercings can affect your energy flow Join us for our next Online Reiki Circle: Monday Sept 15, 2025 @ 7pm CST  https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=74910348&fbclid=PAVERFWAMe3ylleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1wcWaA9CL4p6PBHTNeYL86usIgmIKeE65zcYPYoXvN3vxvfeeTbuAegZh_o_aem_CIPYYnLMvgu29QGoY7u3SA Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

This week’s episode we were joined by Maria Marshall, founder of Gaia Goddess Lifestyle.  Through her work, Maria creates supportive spaces - online and in person for women to heal, grow and connect.  She weaves together Reiki, sound, light therapy and breath work to empower women on their journey.  Topics covered: Maria’s personal Reiki journey Sacred geometry in healing Trusting your own healing abilities  The birth of Maria’s business Gaia Goddess  Dark night of the soul The power of womb healing Book mentioned: Vagina: A New Biography by Naomi Wolf https://gaiagoddesslifestyle.com/about-us/ https://www.instagram.com/gaiagoddesslifestyle/ Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/

In this week’s episode, Megan joins us from Mountain Aura Crystals.  She is a crystal healer, oracle reader, and Reiki practitioner from Saskatchewan - Megan shares how her love for nature led to a deep connection with crystals. We talk about working with Lemurians, how healing practices evolve, and the magic behind different crystal shapes. Megan shares how tuning into your own intuition—not rigid rules—can transform your crystal journey into an empowering practice. - Megan’s Reiki journey  - How she intuitively works with crystals during sessions - Understanding the meanings of different crystal shapes - Crystal jewelry - Tips on clearing and storing your crystals  - The importance of crystal quality and ethical sourcing - Crystals mentioned: Selenite, Labradorite, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Malachite, Moldavite Connect with Megan: https://a-voice-within.square.site/ https://www.instagram.com/mountainauracrystals/?hl=en Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

In this week’s episode we explore how Reiki and channeling can beautifully weave together in a session. We share our personal journeys with both practices; from first-time experiences to developing trust in the messages and energy that come through. Whether you’re new to energy healing or already practicing Reiki, this episode offers guidance, spiritual insights, and practical tips to deepen your intuitive connection. What We Cover: What channeling really is & the Hara lineOur first channeling moments during Reiki sessions (and the surprises that came with them)Why building a strong foundation in Usui Reiki is essential before layering in intuitive workHow we personally channel energy and receive information for clientsWorking with archangels, goddesses, and deities—tips to begin safely and intentionallyAutomatic writing as a gateway into intuitive channelingEthics around delivering intuitive messagesTips for getting startedRecommended Read:  Awakening Your Psychic Ability by Lisa Campion – a great intro for intuitive development Upcoming Reiki Circle July 21st: https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=74910348&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLajMZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp97CflUlT4jsp7VxNlJQYowdOfUTviOrJSNK38EsLxG_CCDEGOJq22JfUPsv_aem_9FrYFF1e7VjT4ibW5OlFag Join us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Tara D’Agostino, tattoo artist and healer based out of Iron Lion Tattoo in Rhode Island. From picking up her first tattoo machine at just 19 to becoming a sought-after artist known for her powerful black and gray work, Tara brings deep presence and purpose into everything she creates.  But Tara’s work goes far beyond skin deep.  As a certified Reiki practitioner, intuitive channel, and sound healer, Tara weaves spirituality and sacred intention into her tattoo sessions, offering clients not just body art, but transformation. Topics explored: - Tara’s lifelong connection to art and how she was called to tattooing - Her journey with Reiki - The sacred process she follows from start to finish with each client - Why Reiki can be so supportive before receiving a tattoo - The healing power of tattoos through transitions, grief, identity, and celebration - Working with spirit animals & goddess energy - Her vision for her new space, a sanctuary for collaboration, community, and healing - Sound healing Connect with Tara: https://www.ironliontattoo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ironliontattoo/?hl=en Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/ For more information about us & our offerings: Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/