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 first
• How to begin offering sessions (and when to start charging)
• Setting up your practical foundations; website, scheduler, and client forms
• Showing up authentically on social media
• The energetics of pricing and money as sacred exchange
• Trusting the unfolding of your unique path
• Encouragement 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 journey
• What microdosing truly is and how it supports healing
• The story of psilocybin mushrooms
• Kayse’s personal healing journey with microdosing
• Benefits and insights microdosing can offer
• The synergy between Reiki and microdosing
• How long to microdose and what it can assist with
• Meeting the spirit of the mushroom — an ally for truth, honesty, and awakening
• The Microdosing Certification Program

Connect 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 session
• Washing hands and grounding yourself before beginning
• Choosing music that supports the healing environment (without overwhelming)
• Offering comfort touches like a blanket or pillow under the knees
• Navigating silence vs. talking during the session
• How lighting influences the energy of the room
• Checking in with your client the next day
• Thoughts 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 work
• The wisdom of iridology—what it is and how it can reveal root imbalances
• The power of distance Reiki
• Why Flo believes herbal medicine is the medicine of the future
• The importance of meeting clients where they are at on their healing journey
• The incredible work Flo has done for her community over the years
• Flo shares inspiring stories of healing from her decades of experience

Books 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 line
• Our 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 work
• How we personally channel energy and receive information for clients
• Working with archangels, goddesses, and deities—tips to begin safely and intentionally
• Automatic writing as a gateway into intuitive channeling
• Ethics around delivering intuitive messages
• Tips for getting started

Recommended 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/

This week, we welcome back Ryan Cropper, founder of Your Potential — a spiritual life coach, astral projection expert, and YouTube creator known for his deep dives into spirituality and psychology.  We unravel the mysteries of the dream world and the subtle realms beyond sleep.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• What actually happens when you dream
• The difference between dreaming and astral projection
• Kristi shares a weird dream experience — and Ryan helps decode it
• Marijuana and REM sleep: what’s really going on?
• What is sleep paralysis?
• What are egregores and how do they affect your inner world
• Dream dictionaries: helpful?
• How to consciously ask for guidance in Dreamtime

Connect with Ryan Cropper:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryancropper?si=cxw_OmcxDlYk7ioo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancropper?igsh=Yjhlb3g2dTlqczU=

Website: https://www.ryancropper.com

Join us on Instagram: 

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

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

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