In this episode I chat about the 5 Reiki Myths, What is Reiki? and my own healing journey using Reiki. 

What is Reiki? 

Reiki aims to balance the body’s flow of energy to ease stress, promote relaxation, and support an individual’s health and well-being. Reiki is a way of channeling energy and balancing of the Chakras. It is used for stress reduction and relaxation. The overall experience of a Reiki session usually entails comfort, relaxation, feelings of peace, love, and clarity. 

·      This Japanese healing art works with the Human Energy System, amplifying the biological intelligence, which governs the body’s natural resources to heal. ·      Reiki operates within the premise that the chemistry of our being is deeply rooted in energy—always reflecting in the body, mind, and emotions. 

·      Reiki is a complementary and alternative therapeutic health service. It is a simple, natural, and safe method of holistic healing and self-improvement everyone can use. 

5 Reiki Myths

 1) Reiki is a Religion

 Nope! It is not a Religion of any kind. It is not based on any particular religious doctrine. Reiki is spiritual in nature. The principle teachings of Reiki embrace a life of balance and promotes spiritual growth. Reiki does not infringe on anyone’s beliefs or personal values.

 2) You need to believe in Reiki for it to work

  You don’t actually need to believe in Reiki for it to work for you. All you need is to be open to allowing reiki to go where it is needed most for healing, and to the possibility that it might work. 

3) Reiki is a type of Massage 

Reiki is NOT massage therapy. Reiki is an energy-based therapy that does not involve manipulating bones or tissues. Reiki practitioners use a light touch with their hands on their clients’ bodies or will hover their palms over them. 

4) Giving Reiki to others depletes the Reiki practitioner’s own energy

 Since the Reiki Practitioner never uses their own energy, there is nothing to deplete. Healing energy from the source flows through the practitioner to the recipient as needed. 

5) You Can’t Heal Yourself 

Reiki practitioners or energy healers can (and do!) help people with a variety of needs, but that’s not the only way. Your energy is transformed and impacted – for better or worse – by your own thoughts and actions, not just by external means. 

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Yep. The business name showed up before I had an actual business plan. What is it called? Thanks for asking I’d love to tell you!

Discovering Amazing Possibilities, LLC. You’ll notice it’s the same as the title of this podcast. So yeah. That’s the exciting news. I am both excited and terrified at the same time. Am I crazy to start yet another business, not really knowing what’s to come?? 

Probably. But I have a new mantra I’ve borrowed from a friend of mine. You may have heard of her, Lina Gonzalez she was on the most recent episode of the show.

Visualize. Action. Manifest. Repeat. 

I love this mantra so much right now because it keeps me accountable for doing at least one small thing daily for my business. Yes. One. Small. Thing.

Also….if you have an idea for a podcast episode or would like to come on the show email me at [email protected]

 I’d love to hear from you!

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"When the Universe wants you to do something, the Universe is going to support you in that. You just have to believe in that." 

"If I fail, then at least I tried. If it's a success, then it's great!" -Lina Gonzalez 

Today I chat with Lina Gonzalez about all things....Self-care, Creating Amazing Possibilities, and her journey through Entrepreneurship. 

Lina is an entrepreneur and owner of Holy Soak. 3 years ago she developed a love for handmade bath products.  As a mother, with a very busy schedule, she always found it difficult to make time for herself. As a believer and supporter of plant-based remedies, she wanted to share her self-care routines with the world. So Lina started creating bath soaks as a way to start taking care of herself and that's how Holy Soak was born.   

Holy Soak is a line of handcrafted Botanical Bath Salts infused with Hemp oil to help soothe and bring calm to your self-care routine. Since launching her small business in 2019 and quitting her corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time Holy Soak has grown. Lina proudly stocks products in over 140 small retail shops and online boutiques. This all started because Lina followed her dreams and never gave up!  

Connect with Lina  

IG: @holysoak 

 Facebook: Holy Soak  

Etsy: Holy Soak www.holysoak.net  

Learn more about the Joy Method and Connect with Stephanie Virchaux www.stephanievirchaux.com/thejoymethod 

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Happy Birthday to the podcast! 

This month marks 1 year since I launched the first episode of the Discovering Amazing Possibilities podcast. It has grown and evolved into what it is today. I am so very grateful to all that have encouraged and supported my dream and vision of making this podcast a reality.

 Today's episode is Self Reflections Gratitude and Season 2 updates. 

**correction: this is actually episode 25 to include the bonus episodes 

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In this BONUS episode, I talk about my end-of-month reflections, ADHD Brain, and the process of stepping into my new Identity.
 I love these end-of-month reflection questions from Stephanie Virchaux. They are SO SO good and I had to share! 
1) What am I proud of myself for this month?
 2) Write a list of things I want to celebrate & acknowledge (small & big wins) 
3) What were some lessons learned?
 4) What were some opportunities for growth (aka challenges) 
5) What distracted me from my goals?
 6) What actions kept me focused & on track? And did I have an accountability partner?
 7) What can I do differently next month?

8) What do I choose to focus on next month? 
***If you want to work with Stephanie check out her website at www.stephanievirchaux.com 
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In this episode, I chat with Melly Ramirez. 

Melly is a 36 year old Mexican born woman who is a wife and mother to three beautiful boys. She is an active duty Sailor who has served in the United States Navy for 14 ½ years. Her passion is connecting with others and sharing the struggles of women to raise awareness about the lack of equality and the amount of discrimination women experience daily. 

As a previously undocumented person, Melly experienced immigration, domestic violence, sexual assault, deportation, discrimination, and assimilation firsthand. Her experiences are what drove her to create the Chingonas Only Club Podcast, with the goal of highlighting the victories and struggles of women, whether it is through parenthood, social relationships, professional settings, or the military itself. Her journey has been one of immense struggle and growth. Over time, she has managed to carve out a life of possibilities and self-actualization and now wishes to continue on her self-discovery while helping other women find a platform of support and encouragement. 

Season 2 of her Podcast kicks off October 3rd. You can listen to Chingonas Only Club on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music & Anchor. Follow Melly on Instagram and TikTok and be sure to check out her blog at www.chingonasonlyclub.com. 

Connect with Melly 

Instagram: @chingonasonlyclub 

TikTok: @chingonasonlyclub

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Today I am borrowing benefits from a podcast called Almost 30.

I heard these 8 tips on an amazing podcast called Almost 30 and it was so so good I had to share them! Along with sharing my own AFGE of letting go of friendships in my own life.



1) Feel your emotions

⁃ Allow yourself to feel all the emotions. Create the space for yourself to feel all the “feels” Give yourself grace 

2) Take accountability for the part that you played.

 -Learn as many lessons as you can & Self-reflect. What part have you played in this situation and what has this shown you about yourself? What are some of the “soul lessons” you learned from this friendship? Your soul had a purpose in creating this friendship and your soul desired to learn at least one thing from this friendship. even if it wasn’t the “forever” type of friendship. 

3. Seek to unlearn any habits you may have subconsciously picked up from previously toxic relationships or family members. Use it as a guide for where you’re repeating patterns in need of healing. 

4. Take your time to process the situation. Heal on your own terms. Give yourself permission to take your time. 

5. It’s ok to express how you feel to others. Some of us need support in order to process things. Give yourself permission to talk with others and process. Be sure to find someone who doesn’t know you both. 

6. Be your own best friend! Do things by yourself that you would normally do with your friends. Get comfortable being in your own energy. You start attracting people who support you supporting yourself. Learn to be your Own Best Friend. How can you take the energy you’ve been pouring into others and call that energy back to yourself? 

7. Keep your Heart Open. Don’t let the situation keep you from opening up your heart to new friendships when you feel ready to.

8. You might not always get an apology or an opportunity to talk about it. This can be the hardest part because you feel like you never got closure. You. Give. Yourself. Closure.

It's just another F***in' Growth Experience my friends.

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In this episode, I chat with my friend Karen Pratt.  

 Karen is a Human Resources and logistics management professional with over a decade in corporate America. She immigrated to the United States at age 4 to Morristown, New Jersey, and moved to Atlanta, GA to pursue a degree in Biology from Clayton University. This Jersey girl continues to grow and evolve in the pursuit of happiness. Karen currently resides in Colorado with her husband, dog Patches, and cats, Bubsy and Toasty.   

We chat about ALL. the. things. Family. Friendships. Spirituality. Connecting with intuition and Higher Self. Growing through deep grief & loss. Learning to love ourselves. 

She gets real, raw, and vulnerable & shares her “AFGE” in her 30s.  

 It’s just Another F***in’ Growth experience, my friends.  

Connect with Karen on Instagram:  @_mrspratt  

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Welcome to what I like to call "AFGE" Another F****n' Growth Experience in Your 30s.

And yes... I am creating a series of podcast episodes that are going to be featuring this very topic. Some are going to be solo episodes and some are going to be "chats" with people sharing their AFGE in their 30s. This spark of inspiration actually started while I had C*VD. I recorded my first AFGE episode.

Doing these chats with people is actually a growth experience for me. Up until this point, I've only done solo episodes. So NOW...I'm breaking out of my comfort zone and chatting with others about their own amazing possibilities they've discovered in their life. AND, even those Amazing Possibilities they have yet to discover.

So that's all. It's Just Another F****n' Growth Experience, my friends.

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If the thought of lack or scarcity… whether it be money, recognition, or love has become a part of who you think you are, you may always experience lack & scarcity. Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is what creates a solid foundation of abundance. 

Whatever you think the world is withholding from you, you are withholding from the world. You are withholding it because deep down you think you’re small and that you have nothing to give. 

I invite you to try this on: 

1) The source of abundance is NOT outside you. It is already a part of who YOU are. Start by acknowledging and recognizing the abundance without. See the fullness of life all around you!

2) The acknowledgment of that abundance that is all around you will then awaken the dormant abundance within. Let it flow out of you! 

3) Ask yourself this question: “What can I give here; how can I be of service to this person, or this situation?” 

4) Create a gratitude practice for all the abundance that is already in your life currently.       

“Both abundance and scarcity are inner states that manifest as your reality.”             

A New Earth Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle 

If you are afraid of what abundance might mean to you in your life I invite you to consider this from the book The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins:         

  “Courage is the ability to do things that feel difficult, scary, or uncertain.             

It isn’t reserved for just a chosen few.             

Courage is a birthright. It’s inside all of us and it’s waiting for you to discover it.            

  One moment of courage can change your day.             

One day can change your life. And one life can change the world.           

That’s the true Power of courage; it reveals you.           

The greatest version of you.        

Discover your courage, and you will be capable of accomplishing and experiencing anything you dream about.”

Book resources:

A New Earth Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle 

The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins

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