Have you ever wondered what really happens during a Reiki attunement? In this solo episode, I’m sharing my honest, unfiltered experience from my Reiki I & II attunement weekend—a journey that unlocked new layers of magic, healing, creativity, and self-trust that I never could have anticipated.

From the moment I arrived, I realized this wasn’t just about learning a modality—it was an invitation into deeper connection with myself. What unfolded included everything from channeling unexpected poetry during meditation, to experiencing profound energetic shifts, to even hearing my baby’s name spoken to me in a way that defies explanation. These moments cracked me open and reminded me of the limitless ways our gifts can come alive when we release control and stay open to possibility.

Throughout the weekend, I was confronted with the tender questions we all face on the path of growth: If I show the real me, will I still belong? Am I doing this “right”? What if my way doesn’t look like anyone else’s? Reiki offered me the chance to practice trusting myself in real time—and to discover that the most powerful thing we can do is embrace our unique way of experiencing and expressing energy, creativity, and truth.

Whether you’ve been curious about Reiki, felt the call to explore your own intuitive gifts, or simply need encouragement to follow your curiosities into the unknown, this conversation will meet you where you are. My hope is that sharing my story reminds you that you don’t need to have it all figured out—you just need the courage to take the next step and trust that what unlocks will be exactly what you need.

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In this episode, I explore:

• What a Reiki attunement weekend actually is and how Reiki differs from a traditional training or certification
• The powerful ways Reiki I & Reiki II attunement opened new portals of healing, intuition, and energy awareness
• My unexpected experience with automatic writing/scribing poetry during meditation (and why creativity sometimes comes alive in the most surprising ways)
• The wild moment I heard my baby’s name and energy come through during a Reiki session—and what it taught me about listening, trusting, and letting go of expectations
• How Reiki revealed my natural connection to words, voice, and expression as part of my healing and leadership journey
• Why belonging and self-trust are such tender themes when you’re revealing new parts of yourself—and how Reiki helped me explore them
• The role of chakras, energy centers, and intuition in the Reiki process (shared in an accessible, beginner-friendly way)
• How Reiki reminded me that anyone can access energy healing and that your magic lies in your own way of experiencing it

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