Soul-Led Podcast

In This Episode

Terry's personal love for Reiki and how it became part of her life

 What Reiki is and where the practice began

A little history of Reiki and Mikao Usui's role in its development

What actually happens during a Reiki session

What a person might experience during or after a session

Reiki as a personal practice and healing journey

How Terry, Claudia, and Kelci each utilize Reiki differently

Why there isn't necessarily one "right" way to experience Reiki

Following your own intuition while practicing energy work

A spontaneous conversation about meditation, dreams, and the unconscious mind

Our closing card reading and a reminder to have grace for ourselves and others

As always, our conversations about Reiki reflect our personal experiences and spiritual practices and are not intended to replace professional medical or mental-health care. Reiki is considered a complementary practice, and current scientific evidence has not clearly established its effectiveness for specific health conditions.

Oracel Deck was by Rebecca Campbell, The Starseed Oracle and the Artwork was by Danielle Noel

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Follow along with Soul Led for more conversations about spirituality, energy healing, intuition, self-discovery, and the many different ways we find our way back to ourselves.

Remember: You don't have to have it all figured out. We're all learning, healing, and becoming — one step at a time.

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In this episode, we discuss:

- Aaron and Denise's individual spiritual awakenings and healing journeys.

- How Reiki entered their lives and changed their perspectives.

- The gifts, lessons, and wisdom they've gained along the way.

- Teaching Reiki together as a married couple.

- Balancing family life while sharing a spiritual path.

- The power of supporting each other's unique gifts.

- Trusting divine timing and embracing life's lessons.

- A heartfelt card reading from Denise focused on self-worth, love, and finding meaning in every experience.

The Cards Denise Used Were By Aleister Crowley & Frieda Harris The Thoth Tarot Deck, and By Diana Cooper Angels Of Light Cards

Thank you for listening! If this conversation resonated with you, we’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need the reminder that they are deeply loved, worthy, and exactly where they are meant to be.

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Take some time for yourself to truly appreciate how far you have come today, honor every moment it took you to get here and show gratitude for it all. May this Lion’s Gate Portal bring you so many ideas for creative projects, abundance, expansion, growth with humility, love, and respect for all God Created Life!

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Take a moment to slow down, reconnect, and come home to yourself.

In this special 15-minute bonus episode, we invite you into a peaceful grounding experience designed to help you release stress, quiet your mind, and reconnect with the present moment.

Claudia creates a soothing sound journey using crystal singing bowls while Kelci gently guides you through a visualization to a beautiful meadow, where you’ll meet a wise, grounded tree. As you rest beneath its branches, you’ll be invited to release what no longer serves you and draw strength, stability, and nourishment from the earth below.

Whether you’re beginning your day, winding down before bed, or simply needing a moment to reset, this meditation is here whenever you need to feel rooted and supported.

Find a comfortable place, take a deep breath, and allow yourself to simply receive.

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We have to also take time for ourselves on a regular basis before we get depleted on both ends. Listening to our body, emotions and wellbeing is very important. Sometimes it’s ok to say no when you can’t and need time to rest yourself.

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What is the shadow self?

Why every person has both light and shadow.

Turning emotional triggers into opportunities for growth.

Learning to respond with curiosity instead of shame.

Seeing our parents through a different lens as we heal.

How family patterns shape us—and how we can choose differently.

Why our children often become our greatest teachers.

Loving ourselves as perfectly imperfect.

Gentle ways to begin shadow work.

Oracle card reading: honoring both light and dark.

Reflection Questions:

What situations trigger the strongest emotional response in me?

What might those reactions be trying to teach me?

Is there a part of myself I’ve been judging instead of understanding?

How can I offer myself compassion instead of criticism this week?

Thank you for joining us on your healing journey. Remember, healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about embracing every part of who you’ve always been. The more we honor both our light and our shadow, the more whole we become.

References Carl Jung Quotes

Deck used was The Wild Unknown Archetypes By Kim Krans Card# 1 The Mother

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#Treading Slowly #TipToe

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Connecting with Spirit, Spirit Animals, Loved Ones on a Regular Basis

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In This Episode

Marcie's lifelong experiences with seeing and communicating with spirit

Learning to live with one foot in the spiritual world and one in everyday life

What happened when she tried to shut her gifts off

Reconnecting with her Indigenous ancestry

Being called to work with Nordic runes

Everyday practices for grounding and connecting with spirit

Trusting your intuition and personal guidance

Oracle card messages on creating your own story and embracing your inner knowing.

Thank you for walking this path with us. If this episode resonated with you, we’d love for you to share it with someone who may need to hear it and leave us a review to help others find the podcast.

Until next time, stay grounded, stay curious, and keep following the path that calls your soul.

Oracle Deck Cards Used

Wisdom Of The Wild Things Oracle Written By Angi Sullins Artwork By Evaboneva

The Spirit Animal Oracle Deck By Collette Baron-Reid

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In this episode, we discuss:

- Why boundaries are an act of self-respect, not selfishness.

- Ways to prepare yourself energetically before starting your day.

- What healthy boundaries can look like in everyday life.

- Why saying “no” can be so challenging.

- How people-pleasing can disconnect us from our own needs.

- The connection between self-trust and setting healthy boundaries.

- Real-life role-playing examples of communicating boundaries with confidence and compassion.

- Protecting your peace without feeling guilty.

- Choosing authenticity over approval.

Oracle Card Reflection

This week’s two oracle messages invite us to slow down, ground ourselves, reconnect with our inner wisdom, and remember that true growth begins within. As we build a stronger foundation through self-awareness and trust, we’re better able to expand into the life we’re meant to live while honoring our own energy along the way.

Reflection Question

Where in your life is your intuition asking you to create a boundary—and what might become possible if you honored it?

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