Living the Reiki Life

In this episode, we’re joined by Monica Haritan, founder of Sleepy Moon Farm, who brings nearly 30 years of experience in holistic wellness, energy work, animal communication, and supporting both animals and their caregivers. Monica shares her beautiful journey and her deep connection with animals, offering compassionate insight into their emotional and spiritual lives, how they communicate with us, and the profound bond we share with them.

In this episode, we explore:

Monica’s beautiful journey and nearly 30 years of experience 
Navigating loss and grief
Monica’s personal experience with animals transitioning
A heartfelt message for those who have had to say goodbye to a beloved animal
Understanding an animal’s journey and soul purpose
How animals communicate with us
Why animals may experience separation anxiety
The deep and profound connection between animals and their caregivers
What our animals may be here to teach us
The spiritual side of our relationships with animals
Connect with Monica:

https://sleepymoonfarm.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sleepymoonfarm

Connect with us:

https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

Amanda:  https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/

Kristi:  https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/ 



September Reiki Circle: Sunday September 20, 2026 @ 10 a.m. CST (Saskatchewan time)

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=83736771

This month we sit down with Aude Firmin for an inspiring conversation about Reiki, intuition, psychic work, and building a business around what you’re passionate about. Aude left her corporate career three years ago and has since built a career as an Intuitive Business Coach, Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Master, Psychic, and Medium. She has worked with clients including Microsoft and Gucci and is based in London, offering distance sessions around the world. Aude’s new book, Trust the Signal, will be released this November.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

- Aude’s journey with Reiki, intuition, and psychic work

- How she incorporates Reiki into her work with clients

- Why Aude believes everyone is psychic and everyone can be a channel

- Training others in transmediumship

- How her business evolved from Reiki and psychic work into supporting entrepreneurs and their businesses

- Manifesting and attracting the right clients for your business

- Social media tips for growing your business and connecting with your audience

- Building a business if you don’t want to rely on social media

- What taking course after course might be telling you about your business or personal journey

- What it means to be a channel for the message that someone needs to hear

- Raising your prices, why it matters, and how to know when it’s time


Connect with Aude:

https://www.audefirmin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/aude.firmin


Connect with us:

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/ 

Reiki Circle: Monday August 17th, 2026 @ 6pm CST (Saskatchewan time)

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=83736771

Reiki Journey Series Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewYXKFP_JyBbPP0Ia0slGIkr4ziv8NPLas1_jSISXeYuSHNQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101074856999779387324

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or Reiki practitioner, this episode explores the world of Reiki for children and how this practice can support kids through life's ups and downs.  From emotional overwhelm and sleep challenges to big life transitions, we discuss why families seek Reiki, what a child Reiki session can look like, and the unique considerations that come with working with children.


In this episode, we cover:

- The benefits of learning Reiki as a parent

- How to explain Reiki to children in a way they understand

- The importance of parental consent and creating a child-led experience

- What families seek Reiki support for

- In-person vs. distant Reiki sessions for children

- The role parents play in creating a supportive healing environment

- Lessons learned and real-life experiences from working with children


July Reiki Circle - Monday July 20th, 2026 7:00pm Saskatchewan time https://ReikiwithManda.as.me/?appointmentType=83736771


We're celebrating an incredible milestone, 100,000 podcast downloads! Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this community. To celebrate, we're hosting a giveaway on Instagram where you can enter to win a distant Reiki session with both of us.

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/ 

What if better digestion starts with your nervous system? In this episode, Dr. Meg Mill introduces her concept of neurodigestion and explains how stress, thought patterns, and the way we eat can influence digestion, hormone health, and nutrient absorption.

We explore the cephalic phase of digestion, the importance of slowing down at meals, and Dr. Meg's simple "7-Second Switch" practice for shifting your mindset and supporting your body's natural healing processes.

In this episode:

- What neurodigestion is and why it matters
- The connection between the nervous system and digestion
- How stress impacts nutrient absorption and hormone health
- The cephalic phase of digestion explained
- Why slowing down and chewing your food matters
- The 7-Second Switch and changing your inner dialogue
- Detoxification and supporting the body's natural processes
- Practical tools Dr. Meg teaches her coaches and clients

Connect with Dr. Meg Mill & check out her podcast:

https://megmill.com/

https://megmill.com/podcasts/

Join our upcoming Reiki Circle Sunday June 14th @ 10 a.m. CST

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=74910348&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASYRE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacjmZ7oIf1rcP29RzLZRNHmpwVxBO75znK3nby-UorPbrW6JdXVIQG1cjziwA_aem_fCQDJtA4OlGtHVmts9e0PQ

Living the Reiki Life Podcast

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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 Flo Lavallie, a Herbalist, Iridologist, Healer, and longtime pillar in Saskatoon’s wellness community, to reflect on the incredible legacy of the Tamara House. Tamara House was created as a healing space for survivors of sexual abuse, offering holistic support through community, Reiki, and other healing modalities. Flo shares the heart behind creating a safe and compassionate environment for women to heal, and the profound impact this work had on so many lives over the years. Alongside Flo, Linda Sanderson also shares her personal healing journey, her experiences that shaped her path and her time at the Tamara House.

In this conversation we explore:
• Linda Sanderson’s story of growing up in Saskatchewan and her journey of healing her inner child
• Sweat lodges, women’s cycles, and First Nations healing practices
• Linda’s first experience with Reiki and how it helped her long-term migraines
• Linda’s work within non-profit organizations across Saskatchewan
• Flo Lavallie’s story of creating Tamara House in Saskatoon (first of its kind in Canada)
• What Tamara House was and the vision behind it
• How Reiki became one of the healing modalities offered at Tamara House
• The powerful response survivors had to holistic healing practices
• The work, dedication, and challenges involved in building a safe space for healing and community


Ep.58 - our first interview with Flo:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep-58-flo-lavallie-healing-with-iridology-reiki-herbal/id1686019351?i=1000726846699

Flo’s contact:  [email protected]

We will share our June Reiki Circle date on Instagram, stay tuned!

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/

Michael Keleman is a consciousness researcher, energetic wellness facilitator, and author with over 20 years of experience supporting deep healing and transformation. In this episode, he shares his awakening journey and how he works with pendulum dowsing, muscle testing, and intention to access the subconscious mind, clear energetic attachments, and support powerful shifts.

In this episode:

Michael’s journey of awakening

Entity attachments (what they are and how they’re cleared)

Pendulum dowsing as a tool for guidance and insight

Ring finger muscle testing and accessing subconscious information

The power of intention in healing and transformation

Being tested as you step into mastery

Real stories of clearing attachments

His unique healing system he is creating for clearing attachments and reprogramming limiting beliefs

Working with your higher self for guidance during sessions

Connect with Michael:

https://www.purelightwell.com/

instagram.com/purelight_energetic_wellness

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/


May Reiki Circle: Saturday May 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. CST https://ReikiwithManda.as.me/?appointmentType=83736771

Self Reiki is very simple and powerful, it can support your body, energy, and emotional well-being.  In this episode, we break down what self Reiki actually is, how to start (without overcomplicating it), and how to deepen your practice over time. Whether you’re brand new or already working with Reiki, this conversation will help you reconnect with your own ability to heal, regulate, and restore from within.

What we cover:

What is self Reiki and Level 1 Reiki

Why a consistent practise matters

Reiki & the nervous system

What self Reiki actually feels like (and why you might feel nothing at all)

Simple way to start your own practise today

Common blocks (and why you’re not doing it wrong)

How to make self Reiki part of your daily life

Our own experiences with self Reiki


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/


April Reiki Circle Sign up: https://ReikiwithManda.as.me/?appointmentType=83736771

In this episode, we’re joined by Parita Shah, Reiki Master Teacher and intuitive energy healer. Parita shares how her personal health challenges led her to discover Reiki and the powerful mind–body connection that transformed her healing journey.  Today, she supports others on their own healing paths through Reiki training, intuitive healing sessions, and community for Reiki practitioners.

Topics We Cover

- Parita’s personal journey with health challenges and discovering Reiki
- How Reiki helped her reconnect with her intuition and inner balance
- Why deep healing often requires patience and consistency
- Practical tips for creating a sustainable daily self-Reiki practice
- Common shifts people experience when they begin working with Reiki energy
- The importance of energetic hygiene and practitioner self-care
- Understanding Reiju (attunements) and their benefits

Find her Reiki-infused meditations, courses and blog at paritashahhealing.com. 

Join the Light Embodied community: https://library.paritashahhealing.com/light-embodied

Instagram www.instagram.com/paritashahhealing

Facebook www.facebook.com/paritashahhealing

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/

March 22nd, 2026 Reiki Circle link:

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds%5B0%5D=83736771&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio 

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kurtis Lee Thomas, founder of Breathwork Detox and a globally recognized leader in transformational breathwork. Kurtis has facilitated powerful breathwork experiences in over 27 countries and worked with major organizations like Nike and NASA.  In this episode, we explore how the breath becomes a gateway to emotional release, nervous system regulation, and profound personal transformation.

In This Episode We Cover:

Kurtis’ unexpected journey into breathwork
His experience with Reiki
How his program trains facilitators to truly hold space for others
Meditation vs. breathwork
The #1 reason people come to his workshops (it might surprise you)
Crying during breathwork — what it actually means & other common sensations
Spiritual awakenings, radical self-honesty, and deep personal growth
Curious about breathwork? Kurtis shares practical tips on where to begin

Find out more about Kurtis:

https://breathworkdetox.com/

https://www.instagram.com/manfromthestars/

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/

Stayed tuned for March Reiki Circle date!

In this episode, we dive into the power of mudras and how these hand positions support Reiki, meditation, and energy work. We explore their meaning, history, and practical use, while sharing personal stories of how mudras began flowing naturally through our Reiki sessions and deepened our connection to intuition and energy.

Topics discussed:

- What are mudras

- Where mudras are used across spiritual and healing traditions

- A brief history of mudras

- How to use mudras in meditation and daily life

- Finger meanings, elements, and chakra connections

- Common mudras and our favourites

- How mudras first appeared in our Reiki sessions

- Tips for letting mudras flow intuitively


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/

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