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

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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

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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/

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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!

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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.

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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/

In this week’s episode, we combined three topics we wanted to discuss, sharing insights drawn from our own experiences during Reiki sessions. As Reiki practitioners, we experience ongoing growth and learning with each session. As we delve deeper into self-discovery, we explore various techniques to better assist our clients. Here are the topics we discuss:

-          Reiki hand placement known as “brain balancing”: exploring the experiences of both the practitioner and the client receiving the treatment

-          Transmuting energy: what it is and how everyone transmutes energy in their unique way

-          Energy sickness: how this can arise if we neglect our self-care as practitioners and how various factors can influence our energy levels

Mentioned by Kristi: The 90-second rule is a technique developed by Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor to help people recognize and manage their emotions. The rule states that after a chemical reaction in the body ends, a person chooses to continue feeling an emotion. 

Join us for our first Reiki Circle – March 18th @ 8:00pm CST

https://reikiwithmanda.as.me/schedule/775d158e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=74910348

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/

We love discussing Reiki, and we want to explore other forms of it. That's why we wanted to connect with different Reiki practitioners to learn about the various styles and share our findings with you. On this week’s episode we're focusing on Holy Fire Reiki. Joining us is Holly from Howlister Moon.  She is a Holy Fire Reiki practioner, healer and guide committed to holistic wellness and spiritual development.

• Holly’s Reiki journey
• What is Holy Fire Reiki and how does it differ from Usui Reiki?
• What drew Holly to this style of Reiki
• Other modalities and techniques Holly incorporates into her Reiki practice
• Tips on balancing a Reiki business and working the “9-5”

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 our very first episode we shared our stories about how Reiki found us.  We were eager to revisit that episode, as the sound quality was less than ideal during our early podcasting days.  We both recognize that our Reiki journeys have been instrumental in shaping who we are today.  The universe has an incredible way of guiding us toward the healing and growth we desire, often through magical and unexpected ways!  

Topics covered:

• How we were as kids
• How Reiki found us
• The type of Reiki we practise
• What our Reiki practises look like today
• How Reiki opened up so many doors on our spiritual journeys

Book series mentioned:  The Accidental Medium by Tracy Whitwell 

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 episode, we chat with Molly Venn from The Tell Tale Hand.  She is a Palm Reader based in Saskatchewan.  She shares the fascinating realm of palmistry, teaching us how the lines of a person’s hand capture a person's experiences from their past and can offer insights into the direction of one’s current journey.

• How Molly started reading palms
• History & evolution of Palm Readings
• Misconceptions about the lifeline
• How astrology and the planets coincide with palm reading
• The major lines on your hands
• How these lines record your past, clarify your present & offer insight into the future
• Can the lines change throughout your life?
• Subconscious thoughts and the lines on your palms
• How she offers readings online

Happy New Year!

Kristi and Amanda took some time off at Christmas to be with our loved ones and enjoy the downtime.

Please enjoy this guided self reiki treatment to unwind and prepare for this new year to come.

Back to our regularly scheduled episodes in the new year.

Enjoy!

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For more information about us & our offerings:

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

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

This week, we sat down with Rashel Gervais, the co-owner of "Ember & Bloom Wellness," a certified Feng Shui consultant, and a Building Official. Both of us are passionate about maintaining high-vibe energy in our homes, but we wanted to delve deeper into how Feng Shui can help us. In our discussion, Rashel shares a wealth of practical tips that you can easily incorporate into your home to enhance the flow of energy.

• Where did Feng Shui originate from?
• The significance of colours
• Balancing the elements of the home
• Why is the front door of the home important
• Mirrors & TV’s in the bedroom
• Tips to bring abundance into the home
• Top 3 plants to have in your home
• Ember & Bloom Wellness

Connect with Rashel:

https://www.instagram.com/emberandbloomwellness?igsh=cDZiN2NtNm8xa3cw

https://www.instagram.com/buildingstoreysdesign/profilecard/?igsh=MTEyMDBmY3h1azZ2cg==

Find out more about upcoming retreats, gatherings & classes:

https://www.emberandbloomwellness.com/

https://www.buildingstoreys.ca/

Join us on Instagram: 

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

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

Have you ever wondered about the astral plane or astral projection? This week, we chatted with Ryan Cropper from Your Potential, based in the UK. He is a spiritual life coach, an astral projection authority, and a content creator. This enlightening conversation left us in awe as he addressed numerous questions we had about the astral plane. We truly enjoyed learning about him and hearing the captivating stories of his own experiences in this mystical realm.

Topics covered:

-          Ryan shares about his childhood & seeing spirits

-          His near-death experience at 16 years old

-          How he discovered he could astral project

-          What is the astral body

-          Astral traveling vs. astral projection

-          Horror movies & fear

-          The different astral planes

-          Astral projection experiences

-          Things to know in the astral plane

-          Chakras and working with fire

Ryan’s courses, sessions & YouTube: https://www.ryancropper.com/

Winter Solstice Info from Amanda:

https://wiccahow.com/how-to-celebrate-the-winter-solstice-rituals-and-symbols-of-yule/

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 combined three topics we wanted to explore, sharing insights drawn from our personal experiences and research.

First up, “Love & Light”- ever wonder where that phrase came from and what it truly means?  We broke down the saying and we learned the deeper meaning (it did surprise us).

Then, we tackled Soul Retrievals – what are they, and how can they bring immense healing.  We share stories about our own experiences with soul retrievals.

Last but not least, we chatted about Energetic Protection because protecting your energy is important in daily life, especially during Reiki sessions.  We share our favourite ways of protecting our energy.

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 chat with Darren Marc from “Awaken With Darren”. He is a published author, mantra musician, intuitive guide, and Reiki Master. This conversation was inspiring as it shed light on his Reiki journey and the process he undertook to write his book; “Journey of the Heart: Awakening to Love: Channeling the Teachers of the Light.”

Topics Discussed:

• Darren’s Reiki journey
• Channeling experiences
• Meditation tips
• How we felt reading his newest book
• Heart opening experiences
• Living with your heart open

Connect with Darren:

https://www.instagram.com/darrenmarc111

https://www.awakenwithdarren.com

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/

Level 2 Usui Reiki is the next step on the Reiki journey.  It offers deeper insights and expanded techniques for healing. At this level, practitioners are introduced to sacred symbols that enhance the flow of energy and provide more focused healing capabilities. It also empowers individuals to connect more profoundly with their intuition, refining their ability to channel energy and respond to the needs of those they are helping.

Topics discussed:

• Recap on Level I
• The importance of listening to your own intuition
• Our experience with the Level II symbols
• Distance Reiki
• Chakra balancing

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/

We welcome back our first guest, Rhonda!  In our first chat with Rhonda (Episode #4) we delved into her path to becoming a channel for spirits, explored the realm of Archangels, and much more.  For those who haven't tuned in yet, Rhonda is a Certified Spiritual Medium and an Advanced Angel Empowerment Practitioner.

Topics we cover:

• Building a connection with your spirit team
• Boundaries with mediumship
• Angel readings
• How to use affirmations 
• How to build trust with yourself and your intuition
• Trusting your Guides & Angels
• Tips for putting yourself out there & building confidence

For more about Rhonda & her offerings:

https://www.angelempowermentcenter.com/rhonda-schaan

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For more information about us & our offerings:

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

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

There are many different types of Reiki, along with numerous subgroups and branches.  We are passionate about exploring various types of Reiki, and today we want to share our insights on our latest discovery: Egyptian Reiki also known as Reyad Sekhem Reiki. Additionally, we discuss our perspectives on the higher self and how to establish a connection.

Topics covered:

Super conscious and the subconscious

Higher self and how to connect

Egyptian Reiki

The 7 Facets of Egyptian Reiki

Our thoughts on this type of Reiki

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 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/

This week's episode takes us on a deep dive into the Akashic Records with Kayla Koivisto from Akasha Awakened.  She is an Akashic Soul Librarian that specializes in karmic healing and guiding her clients through earth school.

Topics covered:

• What are the Akashic Records
• Kayla’s journey to finding the Akashics 
• What exactly is karma
• Are there different types of karma 
• How Kayla can tap into people’s karma 
• The power of understanding your karma and healing it 
• Past lives

Check out Kayla’s offerings:

https://www.instagram.com/akashaawakened

https://www.akashaawakened.com/

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 offers a glimpse into the client experience during one of our card reading sessions. We answer your questions by pulling Tarot & Oracle cards, tapping into your energy, and connecting with your guides to reveal guidance and wisdom. While we focus on your questions, we always find a sprinkle of insight for ourselves and our listeners.

Question topics covered:

-          Career advice

-          Spiritual journeys and healing

-          If finding a mentor would be beneficial

-          Connecting to a grandmother in spirit

Follow along on our Instagram:

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

More information about us & our offerings:

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

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

• How spirit shows up for Jennie
• Having confidence in mediumship and not needing validation
• Bringing comedy into mediumship
• Feeling the energy and how it is always flowing
• How she prepares for a show of 500-plus people & how to disconnect afterward
• Jennie’s Book - Inside My Head - Messages from a Medium

We both love reading cards and we wanted to share our stories of how we came across our first decks, how we learned to read cards and incorporate them into our Reiki sessions.

Topics covered:

• Origin story of Oracle cards
• Origin story of Tarot and breakdown of the cards
• If we use card spreads
• How to clear you deck
• Tips for buying your own cards 
• How to start reading cards
• How to use cards in your Reiki sessions
• Stories of having our cards read

Learn more about our featured guest Rashel:

https://www.buildingstoreys.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/buildingstoreysdesign/?hl=af

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/

Join us on this week’s episode featuring Krista Bereti from Healing One.  Krista has the ability to see people’s auras and connect with spirit guides, angels and passed loved ones.  She shares her journey into the world of energy healing providing insights on how she discovered her gift and how she weaves all her healing modalities into her own sessions.

Topics covered:

• What it’s like to see people’s auras
• Tips on conducting a reading for your client
• Suggestions for when you are receiving a reading
• Krista reads our auras!
• What is Jikiden Reiki
• What is Galactic Council Channeling
• Importance of self Reiki and clearing yourself as a practitioner
• Past lives

Connect with Krista:

www.healing4me.ca      

https://www.facebook.com/HealingByKrista/

healing1forme@gmail.com

Connect with us:

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/

Do you ever find yourself haunted by an old friend or ex, even though it's been ages since you last saw or chatted with them?  There could be an energetic cord between the two of you still connecting your energy together!  Time to cut cords.  In this week’s episode we share our experiences with energetic cords and how to cut them.  

Topics covered:

- What are energetic cords

- Cords can attach to people, places and things

- Cutting cords during Reiki sessions

- What to do when cords reattach or are stubborn

We also cover your questions:

- Am I able to cut the cords myself or do I need a Reiki practitioner or an energy healer to help me?

- How do I know if I have an energetic cord attached to someone or something?

- How do I know if the cord is cut?

- Is there a way to prevent cords attaching?

Connect with us:

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/

Ever wondered about hypnosis and how it works?  Our interview with Haley from Inhale Hypnosis covers all the details.  Haley is a Certified Hypnosis Practitioner, Regression & Fertility Specialist and a Certified Hypnobirthing Educator.  Whether you're looking to overcome a specific challenge or simply curious about the power of the subconscious, Haley's insights offer a compelling glimpse into the world of hypnosis.

Topics covered:
- Haley’s journey to finding hypnosis

• What can hypnosis help with
• When people say they can’t be hypnotized
• Forming habits and the subconscious mind
• Past Life Regressions 
• Hypnosis and fertility 
• How Haley combines spirituality and hypnosis during a session

Connect with Haley and book a free consultation:

https://www.inhalehypnosis.com 

https://www.instagram.com/inhalehypnosis/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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/

This month marks our podcast's first birthday!  It's been quite the year of sharing our love for Reiki, soaking up wisdom from our guests, and having an absolute blast creating each episode. Let's pop the champagne!

We answer our top listener questions/topics:

- How do you balance a full time job and Reiki?

- Tips for starting your own Reiki business

- What to do if you’re scared or nervous about the Reiki attunement. 

- Our favourite healing sessions

We also share some laughs asking each other some rapid fire questions.

We end the episode with both of us doing a card pull!

We wanted to give back to our listeners by hosting a giveaway on our Instagram page.  Please check out our page for all the details:

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 were so excited to sit down with Patty Davis from Wing and Aether.  Patty is a  Psychic with 17 years experience, certified aromatherapist, children's book author, and co-host of the captivating podcast, the Spirit Speakers.  Her profound wisdom in spirituality makes our conversation with her a truly enriching experience.  Topics we cover:

• Patty’s journey becoming a psychic
• How empaths feel so deeply
• Tips for protecting your energy and how to find what works for you
• Auras
• Importance of boundaries and taking care of yourself when doing energy work
• Different types of Channeling 
• Patty’s favourite sessions
• “It’s too Much”, an awarding winning book for empathic children written by Patty

More information about Patty’s upcoming offerings:

https://pdavispsychic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/wingandaether/?hl=en

Patty’s book: https://pdavispsychic.com/childrensbook

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/

We all have at least one trusty spirit guide accompanying us through life.  They help us navigate life’s challenges and provide guidance and wisdom in times of need.  Curious to discover more about your guides and how to establish a connection with them? Tune into this week’s episode where we cover these topics and much more:

• Who are your Spirit Guides
• When Spirit Guides stop by during Reiki sessions
• How to connect with your spirit team
• Kids and their imaginary friends
• Our favourites messages from Spirit Guides

We end this episode with two amazing women, Haley and Sarah, founders of a magical festival in Saskatchewan happening this July called Held By Sisters.  Tune in to find out more or check out their instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/held.by.sisters/

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 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:  lava99@sasktel.net

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/

We created Brenna’s meditation into it’s own separate episode so you can come back and experience the magic when needed.

This is an amazing meditation to do when:

• You’ve had a busy day and you want to quiet the mind
• Feeling disconnected from your body
• Feeling the need to calm the nervous system and relax the body

Connect with Brenna:

https://www.purelivingyoga.com/

https://www.instagram.com/purelivingyogayxe/

Have you ever been curious about yoga or maybe tried it and wasn’t sure what it was all about?  We dive deep with Brenna Bote, owner of Pure Living Yoga.  She does a beautiful job of breaking down what yoga is and how it can benefit your mind, body and spirit.  Brenna believes that the most effective and fastest way to alter one’s state of mind, is to move the body.

• Healing and opening up your consciousness through yoga
• How society has taught us how to forget who we truly are
• How to not complicate a yoga practice
• Yoga reminds us of what’s already inside of us
• Brenna’s yoga journey
• Spiritual aspect of yoga & the physical benefits
• How yoga can help release stuck emotions
• Trauma & the nervous system
• How pain in the body is a spiritual disconnect to oneself 
• How to stay consistence with a practice

Connect with Brenna:

https://www.purelivingyoga.com/

https://www.instagram.com/purelivingyogayxe/

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/

Learning the concept of discernment is a valuable tool when you are navigating your spiritual path. It’s important to learn who to trust in your energetic field. It is also important to do your research when investing time and energy into healing sessions, readings and finding a mentor or a teacher.

- Trust is like a muscle you can strengthen 

- We breakdown a list of what to look for when you are seeking a healing session or a mentor or teacher along with red flags to steer clear of

- How we feel about predictions in readings

- What to do if you receive a less than stellar forecast in a reading

- Using discernment as a Reiki practitioner 

- Factors to consider when selecting a Medium

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 sit down with Krista from Heart Rays Home.  She is heart centred and passionate about living a clutter free life and helping others do the same.  And with spring cleaning right around the corner we thought this was the perfect time to have this conversation.

Topics we cover:

• Creating rhythms & rituals to keep spaces clutter free
• How everyone defines “clutter” differently
• How clutter in the home affects children
• Krista’s journey to creating her heart centred company
• Importance of making your home feel sacred & safe
• How items hold energy in your space
• Where to start decluttering when you are feeling overwhelmed
• How cleaning the closet requires time, patience and love

Connect with Krista:

Instagram: @_heartrayshome

Pinterest: Heart Rays Home

Website: Heart Rays Home 

Free offering: m2m form — Heart Rays Home
 

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/

Have you walked into a house and wondered if these walls could talk, what would they say?  In this week’s episode we are chatting about the different energies in your home and how they can effect you.

Topics we cover:

• Portals
• The energies of mirrors
• Our own experiences with house clearings
• How to sense an earthbound spirit in your home
• How the Akashic Records can clear your home and property
• We share our favourite tips on how to clear your home

Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

For more information about Reiki sessions or house clearings, connect with us:

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

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

Are you curious about what the year 2024 has in store for you, what to focus on and what kind of magic lies ahead?  You’ll want to tune into this episode!  We sit down with Natalie Olson, a spiritual coach and numerologist.  She is passionate about helping people fall in love with themselves, find their purpose and be the CEO and creator of your own life.

• Why January may have been a slow start or a challenging month.
• Natalie’s journey to finding numerology.
• What is your life path number and why this is important to finding your purpose.
• Recap of the energy for 2023 (“7” year that was meant to pull us inward).
• What 2024 has in store for us being an “8” year and the energies behind this number.
• How to find out your gifts you were given in this lifetime through your expression number.

Amanda starts this episode with an astrology update about the upcoming full moon.

In this week’s episode we are talking about the importance of processing our emotions and trauma and how they can be stored in our body.  We share about things we’ve seen as Reiki practitioners, our own life experiences and some interesting facts!

Topics We Cover:

Can your organs store emotions?

Importance of stretching the hips

The power of the mind body connection

Clenching the jaw 

Past Life Karma

Learning about your birth story

Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/

Interested in booking a Reiki session?  Please check out:

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

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

Updates about the 12/12 Portal and an astrology update for the month of January 2024.

Cheers to 2023, what a year of change, growth and transformation!  In this week’s episode we reflect on what we learned and how we grew as Reiki practitioners.

Topics we reflect on:

The importance of clearing yourself and your space before and after Reiki sessions.

Cord Cutting after sessions

Charging your worth, our journeys with receiving.

Dealing with uncomfortable feelings and memories.

Attracting aligned clients.

Never doubt the power of intention.

Follow 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/

If you’re interested in booking a Reiki session please check out our booking links on Instagram.

This week’s episode is so uplifting, we guaranteed you will have a laugh, learn something new and leave feeling inspired.  Our guest this week is Janessa from Cosmic Energy Massage & Healing.  She is a registered massage therapist, reiki practitioner and holds sound baths here in Saskatoon!

Topics we dive into:

• Janessa’s spiritual journey
• Incorporating Reiki and massage 
• Leaving the corporate world
• Reading chakras with a pendulum
• Singing bowls & sound baths
• Qi Gong 
• Reading tarot vs oracle cards

Check out Janessa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicenergymassage/

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

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

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

We are in the spirit of the holiday season and we have a special episode this week!  We share our favourite things, from crystals, books, clearing tools and so much more!  We hope to inspire you this Christmas season for some unique gift ideas.  We also chat about our favourite things about Reiki!

Amanda gives us an astrology update for the month of December.  We also share about the upcoming Winter Solstice and some traditions we like to do to invite in the new season.

Check out our Instagram page for more information and links about our favourite things:

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

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/

On this week’s episode we have another amazing guest we can’t want to share with you!

Bri is a psychic medium and intuitive guide.  She has such a bright presence and a beautiful heart.  She offers mediumship readings and clarity sessions, she just held her first full moon circle and has her very own podcast!  She has a unique journey of her spiritual awakening and she holds so much knowledge to share with the world.

Topics we discuss:

• The story of Bri’s spiritual awakening
• What is a spiritual awakening?
• The common signs for an awakening
• The reason why we are drawn to crystals, Reiki, cards when we first awaken
• Bri’s Reiki journey
• How to work with the lunar cycles
• Kids and their spiritual journeys, how to support them
• Bri’s mediumship journey
• Human Design & Astrology and how it is such a key factor in understanding yourself and your family/friends more deeply

Links mentioned:

Bri’s offerings & more information about upcoming moon circle events

https://daylightoracle.com

Bri’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/daylightoracle/

Bri’s Podcast

https://tr.ee/RrpZnw_aQq

Check us out 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 start this episode off with an astrology forecast for the month of November.

Have you ever been curious about how distance Reiki works?  In this week’s episode we share the magic of distance Reiki!

• The practioner side of a distance Reiki session
• What to expect as the receiver of distance Reiki
• What not to do when receiving Reiki
• The pros and cons of a distance session vs. in person
• Why distance Reiki works best with kids
• Ethics of sending distance Reiki
• A recent distance session Amanda did on Kristi, it was wild!

We close this episode with Kristi doing the card pull with a message for Scorpio season.

Check us out on Instagram:

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

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

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

On this week’s episode we sit down with an extraordinary woman, Amanda.  Not only is she a doula, herbalist, reflexologist, reiki practioner, she also reads birth charts and teaches astral therapy, reads tea leaves and astral dice.  She has so much wisdom to share as we explore so many topics in this episode:

• Her journey to finding reiki at a young age
• How an autoimmune disorder opened up a beautiful healing 
• Her story of how reflexology found her
• She explains what reflexology is
• What is encapsulating a placenta and the benefits of it
• Herbalism and working with the plants
• How she works with astrology
• Astral therapy, tea leaf readings and astral dice

Connect with Amanda further by checking out her websites and offerings:

https://balancingelements.ca/about/

https://saskatoonplacenta.ca

https://amandala.ca

Moon Circles hosted by our upcoming guest Bri: https://daylightoracle.com/events

Check us out 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 are kicking off October with a Halloween episode dedicated to all things spooky!  But don’t worry we end the podcast with a beautiful white light meditation.

Stories we discuss:

• The unsolved mystery of the St. Louis Ghost Train, this is right here in Saskatchewan!
• Another haunted location in Saskatchewan - Gravelbourg School
• The fascinating history behind the Ouija board and our own experiences
• Haunted Mexican resort Kristi stayed at
• Spine chilling story of an unwanted visitor
• An earthbound spirit that came home with Amanda’s Dad all the way from Ireland
• Our favourite tools for protecting our homes during spooky season

Amanda uses her new tarot deck for this week’s card pull.

Light Seers Tarot Card Deck:

https://chris-anne.myshopify.com/products/light-seers-tarot-a-78-card-deck-guidebook

Ghost Stories of Saskatchewan book:

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/ghost-stories-of-saskatchewan/9780888821775.html

Check us out on Instagram:

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

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

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