Living the Reiki Life – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Bear, a healer from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan whose own journey of transformation led her to discover The Emotion Code and The Body Code.  It is a powerful energy healing modality that helps release trapped emotions and restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit. 

 Topics we explore:

Nicole’s personal healing journey and how she found The Emotion Code + Body Code

How trapped emotions can affect physical and emotional well-being

Stories of healing — including how this work can help animals

How The Body Code helps identify and release energetic imbalances

Understanding inherited emotions

Automatic writing

Nicole’s kundalini awakening experience

 Connect with Nicole:

https://www.nicolebear.ca/

nicole.bearcp@outlook.com

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/

Nov 17th, 2025 Reiki Circle: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/775d158e/category/Monthly%2520Reiki%2520Circle/appointment/83736771/calendar/8245516

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 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/

We explore the six Archangels we connect with in our Reiki sessions, sharing their origins, unique energies, how they can offer support, healing and guidance.  Whether you're new to Reiki or have been practicing for years, calling upon the Archangels can elevate your sessions with their high-frequency guidance, healing and unconditional love.    We also share our personal stories and experiences of working with the Archangels, offering insight into how they’ve shown up in our healing journeys and Reiki sessions.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

-          The history and roles of the six Archangels we work with: 

       Archangel Michael, Archangel Gabriel, Archangel Raphael, 

       Archangel Uriel, Archangel Metatron, Archangel Sandalphon

-          How each Archangel brings a unique frequency and healing  

      purpose.

-          Ways to invite & connect with them during Reiki sessions.

-          Signs when they are present.

-          Our own experiences, synchronicities, and lessons from working with the Archangels.

Angel Oracle Decks & Books mentioned: https://www.kylegray.co.uk/

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 week’s episode, we sat down with Medical Herbalist & Educator Nina Savino, who shared her vast knowledge with passion and clarity, opening our eyes to nature's wonders. She has a strong commitment to empowering individuals in their pursuit of holistic health and self-reliance through the art and science of herbal medicine.  She is also the founder of Ash and Thorn Herbals, established a free learning centre, and conducted numerous workshops and medicinal plant walks.  Nina is passionate about education and is dedicated to sharing her wisdom and expertise to empower the next generation of herbalists and beyond.

Topics covered:

• Nina’s story of finding her love for plants & studying herbalism
• Launching her business – Ash & Thorn Herbals
• Making learning herbal medicine practical, empowering, and accessible to everyone
• Yarrow & its healing properties
• Tips on how to connect with the nature around you
• What is Herbal Energetics

Check out Nina’s New Course:  Herbal Medicine 101: Foundations for Daily Healing

https://www.ashandthorn.ca/challenges

Connect & Learn More from Nina: https://www.ashandthorn.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/ashandthornherbals/

For more information about us & our offerings:

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

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

The meditation from Episode 49.  Enjoy!

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/

While you're with us, if you found this episode enjoyable or gained new insights, we would greatly appreciate a 5-star rating. You can also support our podcast by buying us a coffee, which helps cover our monthly hosting expenses.

buymeacoffee.com/livingthereikilife

In this week's episode, we discuss our experiences running our own Reiki businesses alongside our 9-to-5 jobs. We start by exploring ways to attract clients who resonate with us and the importance of establishing boundaries. Next, we each share our top three self-care tips specifically for Reiki practitioners, highlighting the significance of nurturing our mind, body, and spirit so we can support our clients. We reflect on our podcast journey, sharing insights, favorite moments, and the growth we've experienced over the past two years. To wrap up the episode, Amanda guides us through a meditation designed to help us unwind and disconnect from our clients.

Topics covered:

-          How to attract aligned clients

-          Boundaries with clients

-          Our top 3 self-care tips for the Reiki practitioners

-          Celebrating two years in podcasting!

-          Guided meditation to help close the day & unplug from clients (52:00)

GIVEAWAY: To express our gratitude to our listeners and celebrate our 2nd Anniversary, we are excited to give away a tarot/oracle deck of your choice! For all the details on how to enter, please visit our 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/

On this week’s episode we sat down with Iva Kelsey aka Shakti Mama.  She lives on the coast of Ecuador and she is a channel of Prana Shakti from the Divine Mother Frequency, also known as Shakti Kundalini.  She has devoted her life to sharing and teaching Kundalini activations.  Iva Kelsey shares her journey with us and so much more, we truly enjoyed this beautiful conversation and learned so much from her.

- Iva Kelsey’s journey

- What is a Kundalini activation

- What is Shakti’s frequency and her teachings

- How to cleanse and support your own energy

- How can someone’s life force become depleted

- The power of surrendering control

- Facing the darkness to see the light

- Stepping into your mission and remembering who you truly are

- Online Kundalini activation sessions

Connect with Iva Kelsey:

https://www.instagram.com/shaktimama 

https://templeofka.com/

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

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

While you're with us, if you found this episode enjoyable or gained new insights, we would greatly appreciate a 5-star rating. You can also support our podcast by buying us a coffee, which helps cover our monthly hosting expenses.

buymeacoffee.com/livingthereikilife

• An overview of the chakras
• Ways in which chakras can become blocked, overactive, or underactive 
• Suggestions for supporting your own chakra system 
• Recommendations to enhance your Reiki session 
• Physical ailments related to the chakras
• Crystals that can provide support 
• Personal stories and insights from our sessions

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Angelica Rose Neri, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Spiritual Business Owner.  She specializes in guiding experienced healers to create successful spiritual businesses while reclaiming their power through Ayurveda, Yoga, and Reiki.  Her soul’s mission is to empower women to embrace their intuitive strength and express their authentic voices to the world. 

Topics covered:

• Angelica’s story about finding Reiki
• Divine feminine and the chakras
• Throat chakra and past traumas, healing the “witch wound”
• Traditional vs. Intuitive Reiki
• How Reiki can help awaken the divine feminine
• The value of finding a creative outlet
• Helping women with burnout
• Creating boundaries
• Reiki and the theta state
• Kundalini Yoga
• Importance of tuning into your own body and intuition

Connect with Angelica & her offerings:

https://www.angelicaroseneri.com/

https://www.instagram.com/angelica_feminine_healer/

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/