In this episode: I go over the Five Reiki Precepts (Gokai), a brief explanation of what Reiki is, the different branches of Japanese spirituality that influenced Reiki, and related modern practices within Japan that share heritage with Reiki. These are topics I discuss in more detail during my Reiki Level 1 trainings, so consider this just a taste of all that Reiki has to offer!

• Animism, Shinto, Daoism / Taoism, Yin Yang, Sino-Japanese Medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mahayana Buddhism, Esoteric Buddhism, Shingon, Tendai, Shugendo, Aiki, Kiko, Qigong, Shiatsu massage, acupressure, wellness, alternative health, energy healing, energy medicine, healing modalities •

If you are interested in studying Reiki with me, or if you have other questions for me, send me an email: [email protected]
I am currently accepting interview guests for future episodes of the podcast! I am especially interested in interviewing other wellness practitioners or people who have left their faith of origin. Message me for more details.
IG/Tt: rikidementia
Business Instagram: plumeria.beauty.wellness
Plumeria Beauty+Wellness, Spotsylvania, VA

As always: May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be well.
🙏📿☯️🕉

In this episode, I delve into how emotions affect the health of your body, both from a Western medical perspective and an Eastern spiritual perspective

IG/Tt: rikidementia
Facebook: Plumeria Beauty+Wellness
Online bookings: https://plumeriabewell.as.me
Email: [email protected]
Interview request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/...

As always, may you be happy, healthy, and well 🙏

(Fixed a glitch in the previous version!)

Bonus Halloween episode! From The Lost Boys to Buffy and True Blood, vampire stories have loved to play with gay and lesbian themes. Why is that? And why do so many gays and lesbians love vampire stories?

Bonus Halloween episode! From The Lost Boys to Buffy and True Blood, vampire stories have loved to play with gay and lesbian themes. Why is that? And why do so many gays and lesbians love vampire stories?

This episode is part 2 of the ongoing series of the spiritual wounds of LGBTQ people. In this segment, I focus on how the coming out process can fracture the spirit and lead to fragmentation of self. We can disown parts of ourselves, using language like "same sex attraction" instead of "my sexuality" or "my gender identity." Some of the deep wounds from living in the closet can cause lasting feelings of shame and unworthiness that continue to manifest in our lives even after coming out. I also briefly discuss somatic healing methods that can begin to address the lasting physical ramifications of spiritual wounding. (Reiki, myofascial release / Barnes technique, Emotional Freedom Technique, tapping, biofeedback, and The Emotion Code)

Now that we have addressed how these wounds manifest into adulthood, the upcoming episodes in this series will all be devoted to the healing process! 🙏

For inquiries:
IG/TT: @rikidementia
[email protected]
Plumeria Beauty+Wellness ; Spotsylvania, VA
www.instagram.com/plumeria.beauty.wellness
https://plumeriabewell.as.me 

What is spiritual wounding, and how does this pertain to LGBTQ people? In this episode, I delve into common spiritual wounds people in the community face. This is a long winded topic, so there will be multiple episodes in this series!

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Where to reach me:
IG/Tt: @rikidementia
📧: [email protected]

Plumeria Beauty + Wellness; Spotsylvania, VA
www.instagram.com/plumeria.beauty.wellness
To schedule a healing session: https://plumeriabewell.as.me

In this episode, I talk about some common spiritual wounds people in the LGBTQ community may have, as well as how these wounds can manifest in adulthood. Some of these wounds may start in the home, while others can happen in school, in our spiritual communities, or in our adult relationships.

While I do my best to avoid triggering language in this episode, I do briefly touch on issues related to abuse, neglect, and addiction.

This episode is the first in an ongoing series! I will discuss various healing and spiritual modalities to heal these spiritual wounds in a follow-up episode.

Follow me on my socials!
IG/TikTok: rikidementia
Email inquiries: [email protected]
Online bookings for spiritual services: https://plumeriabewell.as.me

Happy Spooky Season!! 👻 
In this episode, I tell two true spooky stories from my own life. In the first story, I recall the haunting in my childhood apartment in Fort Worth, TX. In the second story, an odd detail from a past life regression session that became a crazy coincidence months later.

If you are interested in being a future guest on this show, send me an email at [email protected] . I am especially looking for LGBTQ healers, yogis, or witches who have left their original faith.
To book me for past life regression, Reiki, or oracle reading: book a coaching session with me at https://plumeriabewell.as.me ! I take both in-person or online appointments at my skincare and wellness boutique, Plumeria Beauty+Wellness.

Let me know what you think about the new logo or name change in a Spotify comment on this episode or by sending me an email.

Until we meet again,
Riki B 💜

I'm back! As I return for the long overdue Season 2 of The Queer Ritual Podcast, here are some updates on the state of this podcast and the new direction I will be taking it.

The TL;DR
I've started my own business! Plumeria Beauty+Wellness in Spotsylvania, VA.
Find me on IG @Plumeria.Beauty.Wellness or Facebook listed as "Plumeria Beauty+Wellness"
I am available for Reiki and spiritual coaching sessions in person or online through my booking site: https://plumeriabewell.as.me 
Catch me on an upcoming episode of Healing Out Lao'd with Rita Phetmixay
I will have a vendor booth at the Love Light Wellness Festival on 27th September, 2025 at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, VA

Follow me on Instagram @rikidementia for updates on IG Live group healing sessions!

Thank you to everyone who has already subscribed to my podcast, and I look forward to interacting with you all soon! Peace and blessings. May you be happy, healthy, and well.