Ready Set Reiki

The fastest way to lose confidence in your Reiki path is to feel like you have to do it “the one right way” or wear a title that doesn’t even fit. I’m joined by Carrie Varella, founder of Reiki Healing Society, co-host of the Reiki Women Podcast, and creator of the GoPro Reiki mentorship program, for an honest conversation about what it means to grow as a Reiki practitioner and build a sustainable Reiki business without getting trapped by hierarchy, hype, or rigid rules.

We talk about how Reiki found Carrie through yoga, what it’s like to study multiple Reiki lineages (including the shift into Holy Fire Reiki), and why one of the biggest Reiki misconceptions is confusing Reiki energy healing with spiritual mediumship. We also get into the online Reiki training debate after COVID: what changes, what stays the same, and why the real measure of a good Reiki course is whether students leave feeling clear, capable, and supported. If you’ve been searching for learn Reiki online, distance Reiki, Reiki attunement, or Reiki certification, you’ll hear a grounded take that centers ethics and accessibility.

Then we go deeper into the language we use. Carrie shares why she no longer feels called to use the term “Reiki master,” how decolonization principles can help us question titles and power dynamics, and why cultural appropriation matters in the world of Reiki and yoga. We close with practical Reiki business support: mentorship, community, income streams, and the upcoming Reiki Business Summit where practitioners can connect and grow together.
Carrie Varela is the founder of the Reiki Healing Society, co-host of the Reiki Women Podcast and creator of the Go Pro with Reiki Mentorship Program. She is a Reiki practitioner, Reiki teacher, yoga instructor, Vedic astrologer, mother, mystic and modern day healer. She inspires people to connect with spirit, nature and their truest essence through Reiki, Yoga & Vedic Astrology. Carrie has had the privilege to study many diverse lineages of Reiki. In 2023, she traveled to Japan to tour the sacred sites of Reiki—an experience that was both incredible and life-changing. 

With over 15 years of experience as a solo practitioner and woman-owned small business owner, Carrie is passionate about supporting emerging and existing Reiki professionals navigate the creative process of building a thriving Reiki business. She believes that maintaining courage, joy and resilience comes more easily when you have the right support. With guidance, inspiration and community your growth as a Reiki pro is only a matter of time. 

Reiki Healing Society
Phone: 303-919-4330
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.reikihealingsociety.com

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Two hundred episodes doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you keep showing up, especially after grief, fear, and the moments where you wonder if you can even speak with confidence again. I’m Tracy Seawright, and this anniversary reflection pulls back the curtain on why Ready Set Reiki exists, how it grew, and what I’ve learned from building a Reiki and energy healing podcast rooted in service rather than sales.

I share the surprising push that started it all, including a “pay-to-play” media pitch that didn’t sit right, and why I chose to create a free platform where Reiki practitioners can share their stories at no cost. Along the way, I talk about my own Reiki journey, from early exposure to Reiki, to returning during the pandemic, to moving through deep grief and rebuilding confidence through daily self-Reiki, prayer, and consistency. If you’ve ever felt called to help others while still healing yourself, you’ll recognize that path.

We also get practical. I break down what Reiki is (universal life force energy), why it’s a stress-reducing complementary therapy, and how to start in a way that feels safe and clear. We talk about choosing between in-person and online Reiki sessions, finding an ethical Reiki practitioner, asking what a session includes, and exploring Reiki training options like Usui Reiki and Holy Fire Reiki. I also name common misconceptions, explain intuitive vs systematic styles, and remind you that Reiki respects free will.

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Thank you everyone for continuing with me on this journey and together let’s sprinkle Reiki throughout the world. From the curious beginner to the season master teacher.

Tracy Searight is an educator, yoga, teacher, Reiki, master teacher, business owner, author 
 
 
Her most important roles  being  that of wife, mother and firm mom. She lives in El Paso, Texas with her husband, Kevin Dibert and 
 fur babies. Reach out if he would like a Reiki session or you’re interested in Reiki training or yoga training. Online or in person in the El Paso Texas area check out Tracy’s new TV show Laughing light workers on a new reality TV.

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Your home can look fine on the outside and still feel wrong in your body. If you’ve ever walked into your own space and felt your shoulders tighten, your energy drop, or your mind start racing, you’re not imagining it. I sit down with Lisa Morton, a feng shui master teacher, holistic interior designer, and Reiki master, to talk about what “aligned at home” really means when real life is messy, stressful, and loud. 

Lisa shares her journey from designing luxury private jet interiors to finding energy healing through Reiki during a period of burnout, anxiety, and perfectionism. We talk about the moment Reiki finally made her feel lighter, why that experience pushed her to train, and how she began experimenting with Reiki in houses before going deeper into feng shui and distance space clearing. Along the way, we explore what to look for in a Reiki practitioner or teacher, and why genuine connection matters more than doing everything “the right way.” 

From there we get practical. Lisa breaks down instinctive feng shui, how a bagua map can overlay your floor plan like an energetic compass, and why virtual feng shui consultations can be surprisingly powerful with nothing more than a conversation and a simple layout. We also answer listener questions about her Intuitive Home Method, a 30-day transformation that helps you look past décor and into what your body and family actually need. And yes, we go there: cacti, poison arrows, and how sharp shapes can subtly stress your nervous system over time. 

Lisa Morton is a designer, Feng Shui master teacher, and the creator of the Intuitive Home Method. For 20+ years she's transformed homes, businesses, and even luxury private aircraft interiors. Her superpower is blending grounded design with distance space clearings and Feng Shui so your home supports your health, momentum, and joy. Lisa works with clients worldwide, is the host of the Feng Shui Living Podcast and the author of Aligned at Home, a book on creating deeply aligned, high-vibe homes. 

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podcasthon episode 

Your body can spot the truth long before your mind can explain it, and that might be the missing piece in your Reiki journey. I sit down with Jen T Peterson, a self-trust igniter and shamanic Reiki master teacher, to talk about what happens when “strategy” is not the problem and the real issue is internal noise, fear, and energy that is not even yours to carry. 

We get honest about one of the biggest Reiki misconceptions: the idea that a practitioner is “doing Reiki” to someone. Jen breaks down how Reiki healing really works when we focus on being a clear channel for source energy, and why forcing outcomes can create more stress, more burnout, and more confusion. From visibility and leadership to decision making and momentum, we explore how self-trust becomes practical when you learn to read clear body signals like expansion and contraction. 

We also go deep on boundaries for empaths, coaches, and healers. We talk about how overgiving knocks your energy out of balance, why “feel the fear and do it anyway” can backfire, and what it looks like to release fear first so you can be seen without self-abandonment. Plus, Jen shares unforgettable stories from equine-assisted coaching at a horse rescue, including moments where horses seem to identify energy blocks faster than the humans in the room. 

Jenn T Peterson is the Self-Trust Igniter™ who works with women when internal noise disrupts clarity, decisions, and momentum. She’s brought in when strategy isn’t the issue, something beneath it is interfering with visibility, boundaries,s or leadership. Jenn defines visibility as being seen and leadership as staying true once you are. Her work restores clarity so decisions hold and women move forward without force or self-abandonment.

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Reiki can sound mysterious until you hear what it looks like in real life: a teenager with a headache, a mother places her hands, tingling starts, sleep takes over, and the pain is gone. I’m Tracy C. Wright, and I’m joined by Archit Shivastov, a Mumbai-based multimodality healer with a foundation in Reiki, to unpack how energy healing becomes practical, repeatable, and deeply personal even for people raised in science-minded environments.

We talk openly about Reiki skepticism and the biggest misconception I hear from listeners: that you must feel energy right away for Reiki to “count.” Archit shares how he meets doubt with compassion, why Reiki is showing up more in hospitals and schools, and what matters most when choosing a Reiki practitioner: respect for free will, no grand promises, and a space where you can speak without judgment. If you’re navigating a spiritual awakening, we also dig into divine timing, intuition, and why comparing your gifts to someone else’s path can shut your own growth down.

Archit also explains how he blends Reiki with Bach flower remedies, sound healing, and graphology (handwriting and signature analysis) to customize support for the whole person. One story stands out: using Bach flower remedies to address emotional roots after Reiki progress stalls, leading to major improvement for a child with eczema. We close with somatic healing, nervous system care, Reiki for senior pets, and a powerful reminder that human connection still matters in the age of AI. 

Archit Srivastav is a multi-modality healer with a foundation in Reiki,

integrating Bach Flower Remedies to support physical, mental and

emotional well-being. With over 5 years of experience, he has helped

clients worldwide find lasting relief from pain, stress, and chronic

conditions. His approach combines compassionate guidance with

practical tools, creating space for deep healing and balance

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Feeling stretched thin and strangely numb at the same time? We sit down with nurse, coach, and Reiki practitioner Kathleen Ahern to explore what happens when caregiving collides with chronic stress—and how a return to caring science and somatic awareness can reset the system. Kathleen shares how burnout showed up as literal pain, why a five-minute Reiki tune-up changed her trajectory, and what trusting herself did for her work, relationships, and daily calm.

We dig into myths around Reiki with plain talk, using the wind as a metaphor for unseen but obvious effects, and spotlight the role of intention in shaping outcomes. Kathleen walks us through her search for the right teacher and why nervous system safety matters more than credentials alone. From distance attunements that opened unexpected imagery to a clinical encounter that taught her what not to accept, her stories underline a core lesson: the container is the practice. You will also hear a clear, accessible toolkit for high-stress moments—temperature shifts, brief movement, paced breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation—plus how she blends Reiki, tarot, and lifestyle medicine for tailored support.

Listener questions push us further: why modern work keeps us keyed up, how to build an “emergency calm plan,” and why self-trust moves us from fear to love. Kathleen shares tiered self-care for green, yellow, and red days so rest becomes doable, not aspirational. Along the way, we swap book recommendations, talk boundaries, and reframe progress as compassionate consistency. If you’re craving grounded spirituality, practical mental health tools, and a warm reminder that you’re not a human doing, this conversation is your pause button.

Join us, then share the practice you’ll try today. If the episode resonates, follow the show, leave a review, and pass it to a friend who needs a gentler way to begin again.

Kathleen Ahern helps overthinking, stressed out adults from all walks of life to come home to themselves through somatic practices, energy work, and writing—offering tools to build inner trust, create joy, and roll with the punches. 

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What if the most powerful healing isn’t a single breakthrough, but a steady rhythm your life learns to trust? We sit down with integrative healer and U.S. Army veteran Carla Cunningham to unpack how Reiki, sound healing, massage, and somatic breathwork can work together to create deep, lasting change. Her story moves from early motherhood and licensing requirements to a calling that became a full-spectrum practice, grounded in presence, compassion, and the courage to say no when she isn’t resourced.

We explore two big myths that hold people back: that Reiki conflicts with faith, and that one session is enough. Carla reframes Reiki as universal life energy that meets people across beliefs and backgrounds, then walks us through why consistent sessions outperform quick fixes. Drawing on historical clinic records and years of practice, she explains how repeated, focused protocols can help the nervous system unwind and the body integrate change. Along the way, we compare modalities—how a single sound bath can open a door, while ongoing Reiki and breathwork build resilience over time.

Safety becomes the throughline. From trauma-informed sound journeys to practical signals clients can use mid-session, Carla details how volume, frequency, and pacing can either ground or trigger. We talk gear and training, too: intention and embodiment matter more than the price tag, and good practitioners keep learning, referring out when needed, and honoring their own self-care. For anyone choosing a healer, we share markers of fit—clear communication, ethical boundaries, and lived practice—plus simple ways to weave energy care into daily life with brief self-Reiki and breath resets.

We wrap with real-world access points: rebranding her practice to reflect integrative care, hosting events like floating sound baths, and launching trainings that expand reach without losing depth. If you’re tired of quick fixes and ready to build a healing lifestyle, this conversation offers a grounded map and warm encouragement to start where you are. If it resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more seekers can find their way here.

Carla Cunningham has been practicing Reiki since receiving her Level 3 training in 2002. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and a proud U.S. Army veteran, she brings both grounded strength and compassionate presence to her work. Carla is also a certified sound healer, a somatic breathwork practitioner, and a licensed massage therapist with 29 years of experience. She blends energy healing, sound, breath, and therapeutic touch to create supportive spaces where people can deeply relax, reconnect with themselves, and restore balance in their lives.

I own and operate a Holistic practice in Sumner, Washington named Peaceful Journey Studio. Formerly known as Peaceful Goddess Massage and Sound Therapy

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What if your body could find calm before your mind believes it? That’s the doorway we walk through with Dr. Leslie Wester—Reiki master, yoga teacher, brainspotting practitioner, educator, and proud “healing unicorn”—as we explore how energy work becomes real the moment you feel it in your bones. From early distance sessions with her mother to leading clients through gentle nervous system resets, Leslie shows how authentic practice beats perfect explanations every time.

We dive into two stubborn myths: that Reiki requires belief and that it’s a religion. Leslie’s stories reveal a different truth—clients often notice warmth, tingles, or emotional release first, then decide what it means later. When spiritual images arise, they belong to the client’s inner world, not a doctrine. We pair that clarity with a practical brainspotting demo you can try right away: find one calm point in your body, breathe into it, and let steadiness expand. It’s simple, somatic, and surprisingly effective for anxiety.

The conversation turns honest about impostor syndrome and the pressure to follow a single “right” business path. Leslie’s journey—earning a doctorate, teaching at a community college, blending modalities, choosing mobility over a fixed studio—reminds us that success follows resonance, not rigid rules. Seeds take time. Referrals grow where you keep showing up. Self-care is non-negotiable; if you don’t schedule recovery, life will schedule it for you. And when choosing a practitioner, trust the energetic fit. Credentials matter, but your nervous system knows when it feels safe.

You’ll also find favorite resources, including Women Who Run With the Wolves, and ways to work with Leslie through one-on-one Reiki, distance sessions, yoga classes near O’Hare, and online workshops. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned teacher, this is a warm, clear guide to letting intuition lead, honoring timing, and finding joy in the process.

Dr. Leslie Wester - Reiki master, Reiki teacher, Brainspotting practitioner, yoga teacher, meditation and self-care guide, overall unicorn.

Leslie was first introduced to Reiki in the early 2000s when her Mother became a Reiki master and began sharing the universal energy with her. In 2018 Leslie received her first and second attunements with Usui Reiki and began practicing on friends, family, and animals. In 2025, she received a calling to finish her Reiki master training and then Reiki teacher training and started Healing Unicorn to share these services with the public.
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Some stories are loud with chaos. Matthew Goldstein’s story is quiet with courage. From the ache of early labels and the lure of numbing to the steady work of sobriety, he found a path through Reiki that asked him to feel what he once ran from then showed him how to let it move.

We sit down with Matthew, a newly certified Reiki Master teacher and founder of Divine Alignment with Reiki Master Matt, to trace the moments that mattered: distance sessions that cracked open old emotions, the choice to meet them with honesty, and the surprising peace that followed. He dismantles a common myth.

Reiki as a quick fix—and explains why real change combines energy work with daily responsibility. We explore the five Reiki principles as living practices, not pretty quotes, and why “just for today” turns overwhelm into momentum.

Matthew shares how he chooses practitioners who lead with humility, how recovery tools and Reiki complement each other, and why working with clients navigating ADD and addiction feels like coming home. You’ll hear practical advice for beginners, a book recommendation that keeps the work accessible, and how distance healing can feel deeply connected across states and oceans. Most of all, you’ll leave with a humane roadmap: name what hurts, sit long enough to hear it, and build your new life one honest day at a time.

Matthew Goldstein is a certified Reiki Master Teacher.He was attuned to level 2 Reiki in  2021 and have been getting treatments done since 2018. He  completed his Reiki Master Teacher's certification and has  this own business in Goodyear, Arizona called Divine Alignment with Reiki Master Matt! 

This energy work has helped transform my life into what it is today! Using the principles in my daily life has helped me to remain grounded and to operate with pure intentions! 

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What if the most powerful shift in your life began with letting go of what kept you small? We sit down with Coventina Waterhawk ; intuitive guide, Reiki master teacher, and award-winning author—for a raw, uplifting journey through forty years of dual diagnosis recovery, stigma-busting advocacy, and the quiet, persistent healing of Reiki.

Coventina takes us from early tarot readings in a metaphysical shop to discovering Reiki and an unexpected gift of mediumship. She explains why energy work is often subtle yet profound, how skepticism fades in the face of lived outcomes, and why daily practice builds clarity, calm, and resilience. Along the way, we unpack common misconceptions about Reiki and energy healing, and we discuss how breathwork, visualization, and compassionate structure help people navigate anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and grief.

This conversation doesn’t look away from hard truths. Coventina shares being dismissed by providers, judged for symptoms, and told she didn’t “look suicidal.” She makes a compelling case for treating mental health like physical health, with symptom literacy and real support. You’ll hear how releasing decades-old, draining friendships unlocked momentum: book awards, community work, radio and TV interviews, and teaching in a holistic IOP for dual diagnosis. Her book, Dually Diagnosed, Dually Blessed: From Struggle To Purpose, amplifies diverse recovery stories and offers practical tools for families to help without enabling.

We also get tactical. You’ll learn what a session with Coventina looks lik from guided breath to card reading for clarity to Reiki for integratio plus how to vet practitioners, trust intuition, and choose practices that resonate. If you’re seeking grounded spirituality, evidence through experience, and a path from pain to purpose, this episode offers hope and a roadmap.
Coventina Waterhawk
Intuitive Guide | Angel Tarot & Oracle Card Reader | Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Expert | Motivational Speaker | Bestselling Author | Holistic Teacher

Four Decades of Recovery Experience

Shapes Alternative Healing Practice

https://www.coventinawaterhawk.com/about

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