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Wisdom RisingA Summer Solstice Check-in!Send Us a Message!As the summer solstice illuminates our longest days, Christine Renee and Shantel Ochoa share an intimate, unscripted conversation about finding light during challenging times. The pair explore the revolutionary power of joy as a response to global difficulties. "We are not meant to match fear with fear," Shantel reflects, suggesting that our most powerful contribution might be cultivating our own inner light. Christine builds on this, describing her vision of personal revolution through radical self-healing and authentic expression.One particularly fascinating thread explores how we might transform our relationship with our...2025-06-241h 04
The Beautiful and BannedS3, E8: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonChristine and Jessica discuss Red, White, and Royal Blue, one of the most banned books in recent history: a royal romp with political overtones and a heart of gold. Jessica's life goal of getting Christine to read contemporary romance is unlocked! And even though Jessica was less than hopeful about Texas politics in this episode, just a few days after it was recorded, the first lesbian, Asian-American mayor of San Antonio was elected in a decisive victory despite being the outspent underdog, proving why McQuiston's book remains so timely--because Texas will always, always surprise you.Join the...2025-06-1057 minWisdom RisingRebirth of the Soul: How Christine Turned Abuse into Spiritual EmpowermentSend Us a Message!If you've ever wanted to know more about host Christine Renee's personal journey and spiritual awakening, this episode is for you! This is the first in a 3-part series of interviews where our Moon Rising Shamanic Team takes the hot seat guests on the show.TW // Sexual violence and emotional abuse.Imagine hitting rock bottom, enduring abusive relationships, and engaging in a fierce custody battle. That's where Christine Renee found herself before she surrendered to the divine and transformed her life. Her spiritual journey, rooted in her Catholic u...2024-12-131h 05The Beautiful and BannedS2, E11, The Handmaid's TaleJessica and Christine discuss THE HANDMAID'S TALE, a shockingly relevant book for our current political moment. As Margaret Atwood says in her 2017 introduction to the 1985 books, times of political authoritarianism bring out the true believers, sadists, and opportunists, and the "literature of witness" is an important "act of hope." Join in as Christine and Jessica laugh and cry and talk about what is coming next. "The Beautiful and Banned" is produced by Jessica Goudeau and Christine Renee Miller. Follow us on social media: @beautifulandbannedpod, @christinereneemiller, and @jessica_goudeau.Read Jessica's latest book, We Were Illegal...2024-11-191h 06The Beautiful and BannedS 2, E 8: The Freedom to Read Rally (The 1619 Project part 1)In this mini-episode, Christine and Jessica have a live conversation at the Brooklyn Public Library's first ever Freedom to Read Rally at the Grand Army Plaza! On October 19, the BPL organized a nationwide rally with more than 200 libraries across the country celebrating our freedom to read. Jessica and Christine talk about The 1619 Project and the importance of allowing people to learn a more complex view of history. When they planned the discussion, they didn't realize that Nikole Hannah-Jones would be opening an exhibit on Tuesday, October 22, at the Brooklyn Public Library to show art from her latest book, The 1619...2024-10-2228 minThe Beautiful and BannedS 2, E 7: The Mind PollutersON SATURDAY, OCT. 19, JOIN CHRISTINE AND JESSICA AT THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY! Stay tuned for the end of the episode for all the details about Saturday's "Freedom to Read Day of Action Rally," and see if one of the other 300 events that day throughout the country is happening near you!This episode is a little different: inspired by last week's episode with Courtney Gore, Jessica tells Christine about "The Mind Polluters," a documentary that originally inspired Gore's path to joining the Granbury ISD school board, where she found that there was...2024-10-151h 12The Beautiful and BannedS2, E5: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyChristine tells Jessica about Fahrenheit 451 the Musical...oh, wait, no, that's just what she invented on the spot. This is about the 1953 novel by Ray Bradbury, a staple of high school and college classrooms that eerily predicts our own ban-happy, screen-happy times. Come for the discussion of one of a canonical banned book, stay for Christine's extemporaneous show tunes--the musical idea is actually pretty great! And special thanks to friend of the podcast, Keenya, for our first listener question! You can join the conversation for free on Patreon, or support our work for just $3 a month. In a...2024-10-011h 16Wisdom RisingEmbracing the Winds of Spirit with Renee Baribeau, The Practical ShamanSend Us a Message!What if the wind could guide you through life's most difficult challenges? Join us as we welcome Renee Baribeau. You may know Renee as co-host of the Shaman’s Cave podcast with Sandra Ingerman, or read her most recent book, Winds of Spirit. In addition to being an acclaimed Shamanic teacher, Renee is an esteemed Nautilus gold award-winning Hay House author, captivating audiences with her profound insights and down-to-earth wisdom. With her transformative book, Winds of Spirit: Ancient Wisdom Tools for Navigating Relationships, Health, and the Divine, Renee has gained recognition as...2024-09-2750 minThe Beautiful and BannedS2, E2: Life of Brian by Monty PythonChristine is joined by special guest, actor Kelly AuCoin, who plays "Dollar" Bill Sterns on Billions and Pastor Tim on The Americans (among many other roles!). They discuss "Life of Brian," the 1979 Monty Python sensation that was banned instantly for its irreverence and satire. This dark comedy still speaks incredibly well to our own particular age, and Christine and Kelly analyze the legacy of the film then and now--and do a lot of British impressions.If you haven’t yet become a Patreon subscriber, you can join now for just $3 a month. In addition to joining the Ba...2024-09-101h 14Wisdom RisingDiscovering Your Soul's Path Through Divine Messages and Inner WisdomSend Us a Message!Are you ready to unlock the secrets to aligning with your true purpose? Join Christine Renee and Shantel Ochoa as they guide you through the transformative journey of reconnecting with your Soul's path. Discover practical steps to balance your light and shadow selves, stay present in the moment, and recognize spiritual messages. This episode promises tools and sacred space to support your unique journey of self-discovery and spiritual alignment.Learn to navigate the ups and downs of life with insightful astrological updates from Shantel, including the influences of the new moon...2024-09-091h 10The Beautiful and BannedS2, E1: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouSend us a textIn Episode 1 of Season 2, Christine and Jessica discuss I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. This book has been deeply influential in Jessica's life since her 10th grade teacher, Ms. Snow, gave her a copy of the book. Christine--a longtime fan of Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman" and other poems--reads the book for the first time. Join us as we dive deep into one of the most important works of the last century, written by one of the greatest writers of our lifetime. If you haven’t yet become a Pa...2024-09-031h 05Wisdom RisingGuided Self-Reiki Session for the ChakrasSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join us for our final Friday episode of ReikiCafe Radio. (Don't worry, the podcast won't go away- stay tuned for more information, and be sure to listen to the intro to this episode)!In this episode, we share our final Flashback Friday show with one of our most popular episodes to date: A guided self-Reiki session for the Chakras. This special episode is here to thank you for years listening, sharing, and healing with us!Join ReikiCafe...2024-08-0242 minWisdom RisingAutoimmune Recovery and the Energetics of Physical Healing with Melissa RoseSend Us a Message!This week on the show, join Christine Renee as she interviews Melissa Rose, a double board certified functional medicine practitioner. In this episode, we discuss health and healing of the physical body as it relates to emotional and spiritual wellbeing. You'll learn what functional medicine is and how it contrast to naturopathic and Western practices. Gain inspiration as Christine shares her healing story, offering insight into how the body stores emotional trauma and how to provide a safe space to heal.If you're curious about where physical, mental, emotional, a...2024-07-1935 minWisdom RisingThe Deities of Mount Kurama and How They Can Impact Our Personal PracticeSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee as she shares wisdom from her time studying traditional Reiki teachings in Japan.In this conversation, Christine will introduce many of the teachings she received during her time on Mount Kurama, and dive in to her latest obsession: Connecting with the Reiki deities she met and learned about while in Japan.Learn more about who these deities are, the space they held in a traditional Reiki practice, and how their wisdom is impacting Christine's practice today...2024-05-2732 minWisdom RisingUnveiling Reiki Myths with Justin SteinSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee as she interviews author and Reiki historian Justin Stein on his new book, Alternate Currents: Reiki’s Circulation in the Twentieth-Century North Pacific. Alternate Currents: Reiki’s Circulation in the Twentieth-Century North Pacific analyzes how, from her training in Japan in the mid-1930s to her death in Iowa in 1980, Takata built a vast trans-Pacific network. Using recently uncovered archival materials and original oral histories, Justin B. Stein examines how these relationships between healer and patient, master and disc...2024-05-2459 minWisdom RisingSpiritual Awakenings and Trance Breathwork with Alexandra OmaniaSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee as she welcomes Breathwork instructor Alexandra Omania to the show!In this episode, Alexandra Omania shares her spiritual awakening story and her journey from being a professional chef to becoming a holistic healer.Her spiritual journey included many modalities including Reiki, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis, Trance Breathwork and more. She naturally stepped into the sacred healing space and loves offering Trance Breathwork experiences. At a retreat last summer, Isabel Wells and Christine Renee...2024-04-0545 minWisdom RisingExpanding Possibilities with Multidimensional RealitiesSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee and Shantel Ochoa as they discuss expanding possibilities with multidimensional realities.We exist in a universe of energy and unlimited potential, and each choice we make moves us forward on our life path. But when we step beyond this 3D reality and begin to play in non-ordinary reality, we can connect with other dimensions and tap into the pool of infinite potential available to us.When we free ourselves from the limits of this reality and...2024-03-111h 01Wisdom RisingThe Shamanic Roots of Reiki with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another amazing episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join Christine Renee as she interviews colleague and fellow Reiki Master Bruce Taylor on the Shamanic roots of Reiki healing. Bruce Taylor is a Reiki Master and Holistic Wellness teacher with profound insight on the roots of Reiki healing after his time studying with traditional teachers in Hong Kong and Japan. In this episode, Christine and Bruce explore the possibility that Mikao Usui was a shamanic practitioner, discussing the evidence for Sensei Usui's shamanic practice, the energetic s...2024-01-0255 minWisdom RisingChanneling and Spirit Calling with Pamela DownesSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join Christine Renee as she interview Pamela Downes on her journey to becoming a channeler. After her father's passing, Pamela began a profound journey to understand energy and life beyond this physical form. This exploration led her into the world of energy healing, plant medicine, and profound experiences that opened her psychic and clairvoyant abilities.In this episode, Christine and Pamela explore:Pamela's spiritual journeyWhat is channelingPamela's journey to channelingSpirit Calling CommunityAnd so much more!2023-12-2944 minWisdom RisingIn Solidarity for Inclusion with Víctor GuzmánSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! In this conversation, join Christine Renee as she interviews ReikiCafe University student Víctor Guzmán. Víctor is a Reiki practitioner who endeavors to provide a safe space informed by his lived experience as a mixed race LGBT human on his own journey.In this conversation, Christine and Víctor explore:🌈 Víctor's Reiki journey🌈 The impact of Indigenous peoples, land, and spiritual practices🌈 Víctor's passion for inclusivity in the spiritual community🌈 The definition of LGBTQ2IA+🌈 Non-bina...2023-12-151h 03Wisdom RisingHow to Stop Limiting Your Reiki Business Dreams!Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join Isabel Wells and Christine Renee as they discuss the role limiting beliefs play in your Reiki business, and how knowing your worth can lead to business success.This conversation is designed for both seasoned Reiki professionals seeking to reinvigorate their business and aspiring practitioners eager to establish themselves in the industry.In this empowering conversation, you will:- Discover how limiting beliefs can subconsciously sabotage your business growth- Learn to see...2023-10-1651 minWisdom RisingReiki Reflections & Transformations Since Japan!Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee as she talks with Reiki practitioner Carrie Varela. Christine and Carrie both traveled to Japan for the Reiki Pilgrimage back in May. Hear their reflections and personal and professional transformations since Japan! We’ll also compare notes on our top takeaways and ah-ha moments! If you’re interested in getting on the waitlist for the next Reiki Pilgrimage click here: https://reikicafeuniversity.ck.page/japanIf you’re interested in diving deeper into this wisdom and want t...2023-10-0243 minWisdom RisingReiki, Clairvoyance, and Spirit GuidesSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another amazing episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join ReikiCafe University Founder Christine Renee for a discussion on Spirit Guides, Clairvoyance, Reiki, and more.Have you heard whispers of Spirit Guides, but don't know how to connect with yours? Or maybe you've felt them there, but just can't seem to communicate?Imagine being able to connect with a loving, supportive Spirit Team any time you practiced Reiki or had a question. It would be like have a spiritual support group 24/7... and it's totally...2023-09-0448 minWisdom RisingFrom Dark Night of the Soul to Building a Reiki EmpireSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another amazing episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, we're switching things up! Tune in to this week's episode to hear ReikiCafe University Founder, Christine Renee, take the hot seat as today's podcast guest.In this interview, Christine shares her Reiki journey, beginning with being introduced to Reiki as a young child, to moving through her dark night of the soul and subsequent divorce before connecting with her spirit team and opening herself up to Divine guidance and her own self-sourced wisdom.This episode is an inspiration...2023-07-171h 16Wisdom RisingCreating a Diverse and Inclusive Reiki Community!Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! In this week's episode, join Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as we discuss ReikiCafe Community's mission to create a more inclusive and diverse Reiki community. As human beings, we come into this world in a variety of different circumstances. Our gender, race, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, and more are constantly in question as we move through our lives.But we believe the Reiki community should be an inclusive space, guided by the Reiki teachings that we are all one, u...2023-07-0344 minWisdom RisingReiki Lessons From Mount KuramaSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! Join Christine Renee as she shares the wisdom, insights, and teachings she received during her pilgrimage to the birthplace of Reiki in Kyoto, Japan. This week's podcast is a shortened version of last week's webinar, Why Did Mikao Usui Journey to Mount Kurama? Our intention for this podcast is to help Reiki practitioners understand that the Reiki history goes so much deeper than most realize and the practice most of us are familiar with ca...2023-05-2243 minWisdom RisingGuided Reiki Meditation: Process, Release, and Heal Emotions with ReikiSend Us a Message!Emotions are part of life. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we have the ability to experience all the emotions: Anger, sadness, fear, anxiety, frustration, guilt, shame, worry, and so many more.We often try to stuff our emotions away, shutting them down without feeling them fully. This meditation is designed to help you fully feel and process emotions in a safe container, then use Reiki to heal and awaken your energy.This guided meditation came through one of our Reiki Coaching calls! We love supporting our students...2023-05-0517 minWisdom RisingReady to Catalyze Your Healing?Send Us a Message!The Chakras hold they key to our ultimate healing and transformation. When we embrace our energetic selves and work to restore balance, we catalyze healing from within.Catalyze Your Healing is a webinar + workbook duo we created to help you cultivate transformation and heal from the inside out. This week's episode offers you a sneak peak into this amazing workshop, and invites you to dive in deeper!Catalyze Your Healing covers all seven Chakras, offering amazing resources to awaken, restore, and...2023-05-0129 minWisdom RisingGoals Vs. Manifesting: What's the Difference?Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! In this episode, join Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as they discuss the difference between setting goals and manifesting.Setting goals is a huge part of societal expectations. From a very young age, we are taught to set goals for our lives- What do you want to be when you grow up? What grades do you want to get in school? If you get straight A's all semester, you'll get ... as a reward!We're taught that goals are the...2023-04-2457 minWisdom RisingCan Reiki Help with Grief?Send Us a Message!If you are in the midst of experiencing the loss of a loved one, or perhaps even the loss of a part of yourself, then you may be interested in learning more about the grieving process and how Reiki plays a part. Grief is just one of the many notes on the scale of human emotions, but its layers of complexity make it a difficult one to process. Grieving is a natural expression of loss, but it is not one society often talks about.In this week's episode, join C...2023-04-1758 minWisdom RisingIntegrating Reiki Into Daily Life | Live a Reiki LifeSend Us a Message!Whether we realize it or not, we are always living a Reiki lifestyle, because we are Reiki! But when we bring conscious awareness to our daily experiences and allow Reiki to flow through them with intention, we level up.When we open ourselves up to allow Reiki to guide our lives and flow through us for the best and highest, amazing things happen! But first we have to be open to stepping outside of the Reiki box, which means we have to face all the limiting beliefs...2023-04-1044 minWisdom RisingHow Can Reiki Support the Dying Process?Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee as she dives into how Reiki can be supportive through the dying process. Dying is an inevitable part of life when our spiritual nergy separates permanently from our physical form.Spiritual practices can support the dying process, offering support and comfort to both the dying person and their loved ones. In this episode, Christine explores:How Reiki can support the physical body and prolong life How Shamanic Reiki can connect with the dying person's higher self for s...2023-04-0436 minWisdom RisingAm I Ready to Start Teaching Reiki?Send Us a Message!Welcome back to ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe founder and president Christine Renee as she discusses a topic many Reiki practitioners will resonate with: When is it time to start teaching Reiki?As members of the Reiki community, we understand the importance of sharing Reiki across the globe. This leads many of us to wonder- Should I be teaching? What if I'm not ready? Where would I even start?In this week's episode, Christine dives into her own journey to teaching, sharing valuable insights into what she has...2023-03-2746 minWisdom Rising6 Weeks to Japan! How visiting Japan will change your practice!Send Us a Message!Join Christine Renee and former ReikiCafe University Professor Bruce Taylor for a conversation about our upcoming pilgrimage to Japan!In May of 2023, Bruce Taylor will be leading our journey to Kyoto, Japan, the birthplace of Reiki. Our May 1st-7th includes, but not limited to:⛩ 7 Days/6 Nights in Beautiful Kyoto, The Historical Capital of JapanPilgrimages to the Birthplace of Reiki – Mt Kurama (led by Bruce Taylor & Hyakuten Inamoto)⛩ Reiki Practice, Discussion, and Attunement ON Mt. Kurama (at Osugi Gongen (Pictured below) the Very Site Where Reiki Was Fi...2023-03-2033 minWisdom RisingHow to Heal Your Inner ChildSend Us a Message!Welcome back to ReikiCafe Radio! Join ReikiCafe Professors Isabel Wells and Christine Renee as they discuss Inner Child Healing.This week's episode will take you on a journey through the Inner Child, including discussions on what the Inner Child is, why they appear as certain ages, what circumstances can impact your Inner Child, why and when your Inner Child needs healing, and how to heal your Inner Child.Along the way, we'll discuss popular topics such as:Limiting BeliefsLove LanguagesBoredom and the Need for Constant ChaosThe Importance of...2023-03-1355 minWisdom RisingExpanding Consciousness Through Spiral DynamicsSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! In this week's episode, join ReikiCafe University professor Isabel Wells as she explores Spiral Dynamics.Spiral Dynamics is a theory of consciousness originally developed in 1952 by psychologist Clare Graves. He set out to explain how human consciousness evolves in complexity over time, and ended up creating a framework that explains how we interact with ourselves, others, and the world.Spiral Dynamics is an amazing theory for those interested in psychology, human consciousness, and spirituality, with so many implications for how we...2023-03-0649 minWisdom RisingThe 7 Foundational Reiki Coaching TechniquesSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe University professors Christine and Isabel as they dive into the 7 Foundational Coaching Techniques we teach in our Reiki Coaching program! Each technique has been carefully developed and designed based on years of experience and proven coaching methods to create profound results.Not only are these coaching techniques powerful on their own, but when combined with Reiki and associated with the Chakras, they make magic happen. In today's podcast, we will be exploring what the coaching techniques are, why we...2023-02-2055 minWisdom RisingTop 10 Lessons from a Reiki LifeSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This episode is a special one- ReikiCafe University Professor, Isabel Wells, will be flying solo as she shares her top 10 takeaways from her spiritual journey so far!As a deeply curious soul, Isabel has been in the depths of spirituality, healing, and psychology from a very young age. Because we find healing through connecting with others, this Coffee Conversation promises to be poignant, full of personal revelations, insightful stories, and, of course, the top 10 things Isabel has learned so far.If...2023-02-1355 minWisdom RisingLiving Your Authentic Reiki LifeSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! Join professors Isabel Wells and Christine Renee as we explore what an authentic Reiki lifestyle really looks like.As spiritual practitioners, and humans in general, we grow up hearing so many stories about what it 'should' look like to be our most authentic selves. But true magic and power happens when we realize that authenticity happens outside of the boxes we create for ourselves.In this conversation, we'll explore what it means to cultivate authenticity, courageously breaking out of the mold...2023-01-1349 minWisdom RisingWhat is Shamanic Reiki with Christine and IsabelSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join us, your ReikiCafe University professors, as we dive into the basics of Shamanic Reiki!Merging your Reiki practice with Shamanic techniques will transform the way you approach energetic healing, shifting the dynamic of your sessions to a more grounded place. Unlock the power within and soar to new levels of wisdom and power in your practice.Get all the info on what it means to be a Shamanic Reiki Practitioner in this week's episode!We'll cover:2023-01-0948 minWisdom RisingAnatomy of the Soul - Reiki and Our Energetic SystemSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe professors Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as we dive in to the Anatomy of the Soul.Spirituality often focuses on each of the Chakras as its won energetic unit, and while that can be an incredibly helpful learning tool, true power comes when we learn to embrace our energy as a holistic system.This includes learning to integrate our humanity with our spirituality, allowing ourselves to be both human and Divine, rather than creating a separation between...2023-01-0648 minWisdom RisingShadow Work and Post-Holiday Triggers with ChristineSend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe University founder and president Christine Renee and she explores why shadow work is so important in the face of our triggers.In this podcast, Christine shares her personal experiences with working through post-holiday triggers, and dives into:What Shadow Work really isWhy there is another layer to the Law of AttractionWhat it means to get curious abotu your triggersWhy facing our triggers can be so healingHow to do the shadow workAnd her own personal stories!2023-01-0236 minWisdom RisingHoliday Self-Care and the Unplug Reiki MethodSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe professor Christine Renee as she opens up about her experiences this holiday season.From health issues to family tension, no one is a stranger to chaos during the holiday season, which is why it is so important to prioritize self-care! The more we allow our own cups to become drained, the less we are able to show up and be fully present for the full range of experiences available to us this season.In this...2022-12-1925 minWisdom RisingSelf-Worth for the Holidays and the Illusion of Perfect with IsabelSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe professor Isabel Wells as she discusses self-worth during the holidays and the illusion of perfect.The holidays can be a time of joy and laughter, but they can also be a time full of chaos, intense emotions, difficult interactions, and a lot of self-doubt. The holidays can bring out the best and the worst in us, and this episode is dedicated to helping you understand that you are not alone.We'll discuss why and how this time...2022-12-0934 minWisdom RisingShamanic Reiki Q+A with Christine ReneeSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee for a Shamanic Reiki Q+A!Every spiritual seeker wants to find ways to tap into their spiritual gifts, enhance their intuition, connect with the Divine, and deepen their skills. At ReikiCafe University, we believe that Shamanic techniques can be the catalyst for amazing transformation and healing.This week's episode is dedicated to answering all of these question and more! Christine answers:How to protect yourself during a session...How to tell if y...2022-12-0544 minWisdom RisingReiki and Cord Cutting with Shantel OrnelasSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine Renee and ReikiCafe Apprentice Shantel Ornelas as they discuss Reiki and cord cutting.In addition to Reiki tips, business advice, and Chakra questions, one thing we hear most often from the spiritual community is questions about cord cutting. Is it safe? How do you do it? Can cords grow back? What if your cord is attached to a still-living person?This week's episode is dedicated to answering all of these question and more! We will...2022-11-2842 minWisdom RisingCreating Prosperous Reiki Offers with Christine Renee and Isabel WellsSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join your ReikiCafe professors, Christine and Isabel Wells, as we explore what it means to create prosperous offers for your Reiki business.ReikiCafe has grown from a small brick and mortar business to a thriving six-figure company. Our passion for innovative and creative business strategy and allowed us to flow through all the different ways ReikiCafe has served the community.In this conversation, we will be sharing our tried-and-true tips for developing prosperous offers for your business...2022-11-2148 minWisdom RisingThe Roots of Reiki with Bruce TaylorSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe founder Christine Renee and former ReikiCafe Professor Bruce Taylor as they discuss the traditional roots of Reiki Healing!In this conversation, you'll learn about the origins of Reiki history, the influence and imprints of the Japanese culture on traditional Reiki practices, and how Reiki as we know it today came to be.With more than 30 years of experience between them, Christine and Bruce bring a wealth of information to a topic that all Reiki and energy healing...2022-11-141h 03Wisdom RisingReiki Guided Meditation for Clarity and Peace with Isabel WellsSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe Professor Isabel Wells for a 20-minute Reiki-infused guided meditation experience. In this guided experience, you will journey to your spiritual happy place, receive three gifts for wisdom and enlightenment, and tap into a sense of peace, clarity, and gratitude for the next phase or transition in your life.So if you're ready, grab your tea or coffee and join us as we sip our way through this week's episode!ReikiCafe Links:2022-11-0722 minWisdom RisingHow to Break Out of the Victim Mentality with Christine Renee and Isabel WellsSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join your ReikiCafe professors, Christine and Isabel Wells, as we explore the victim mentality and how we can break free from it.As humans, it is so easy to fall into the victim mindset. This concept, like many other spiritual buzzwords, can create a lot of strong emotions. There is no denying that being a human can be a very difficult experience, and there is value in honoring everything that comes with it, the ups and the downs.2022-10-3153 minWisdom RisingHolistic Health and the Spiritual Escape Fantasy with Craig WilliamsSend Us a Message!It's Monday once again! You know what that means... It's time for another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join your ReikiCafe professor, Isabel Wells, as she talks with special guest Craig Williams.Today on the show, Isabel and Craig will be diving in to why it is important to view the Chakras as a system, how the allopathic and prescriptive view of health cultivated in the Western world can be both beneficial and harmful, how spiritual awareness can slip into dissociation, and...2022-10-2451 minWisdom RisingThe Chakras of Your Reiki Business with Christine Renee and Isabel WellsSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! Are you a spiritual entrepreneur, Reiki practitioner, or healer looking to understand, develop, and grow your business? then this episode is for you!This week, join your ReikiCafe professors, Christine and Isabel Wells, as we dive into the Business of Chakras! In this business-centered conversation, we will be exploring how your business carries a distinct energy, and has its own Chakra energies, which you can use to develop your business to its fullest potential.Along the way, we will...2022-10-101h 04Wisdom RisingStepping Out of the Spiritual Closet with Brandie MichelleSend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week we are so excited to welcome Brandie Michelle to the show. Brandie is a psychic intuitive medium and the founder of the online spiritual collective PsyChicks. With over 18,000 members online, Brandie has a skill for bringing together spiritual seekers to celebrate their unique gifts and talents. Brandie is also the host of the spiritual podcast, Chirpcast.Today on the show, Brandie will be stepping in for the second part of a two-part podcast. She interviewed Christine for Chirpcast...2022-09-2658 minWisdom RisingGuided Journey to Empower Your Solar Plexus!Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! Are you ready for a confidence boost?? On last week's podcast, we shared how standing in your Truth, owning your sovereignty, and claiming your energy is the best way to defend yourself against darker energies.We shared how when you stand in your Truth and claim your power, you are energetically fortified, ready to face whatever might show up in your practice with strength, clarity, and confidence.But the question is, how do you b...2022-09-0528 minWisdom RisingLiving a Shamanic Reiki Lifestyle with Misty VerlindenSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine and special guest + SRPT grad Misty Verlinden as they talk about Living a Shamanic Reiki Lifestyle! Here at ReikiCafe, we love to mix modalities, and blending the Earthy energy of Shamanic techniques with the Divine love and light of Reiki can create dramatic shifts not just in your practice, but also in your life!This Conversation includes discussions on what it means to be a Shamanic Reiki practitioner, what it looks like to work one on one with your...2022-08-1552 minWisdom RisingReiki & Manifesting Your Dream Home with Guest Karen CaigSend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe professor Christine Renee as she interviews special guest Karen Caig on how Reiki can support manifesting, as well as what that can look like during a relocation or when buying a new home!After experiencing multiple relocations between them, Christine and Karen share their unique stories of how they manifested their dream homes, and even share personal stories of the power Reiki has had in their healing journeys.So if you're ready, grab your...2022-08-0138 minWisdom RisingHow to Manifest Abundance with Christine and IsabelSend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe professors Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as we discuss manifesting abundance, two of the most popular topics for the community! We will be sharing our personal stories of manifesting, our perspectives of abundance, and how you can begin to manifest your own abundance!We talk about why one-size-fits all approaches to manifesting often fall short, and why personal development and a willingness to uncover your limiting beliefs can be the key to unlocking your potential for...2022-07-2548 minWisdom RisingWorthiness, Expectations, and 'Being Enough'Send Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe professors Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as we discuss Worthiness, Expectations, and 'Being Enough'!As our Reiki Coaching Program transitions into their Solar Plexus module, concepts like identity, self-confidence, worth, and purpose are at the forefront of our minds. As a society, we live in a time of chronically low self-esteem, and many of us hold on to core beliefs that we aren't worthy, aren't enough, or aren't lovable.If any of those phrases...2022-07-1148 minWisdom RisingThe Reiki Guide with Sam GoddardSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join host Christine Renee as she interviews Sam Goddard, Reiki Master Teacher, author, and principal of the Devon School of Reiki, on her latest book, The Reiki Guide: A Journey of Transformation. Written for every stage of the Reiki journey, this book is beautifully designed and full of valuable information that makes it a blessing to the Reiki community.But who better to tell you about the book than the author herself? this episode is fully of inspiring storied, Reiki information, and g...2022-07-0443 minWisdom RisingComparisonitis in the Spiritual CommunitySend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe professor Christine Renee as she dives in to comparisonitis! What is comparisonitis? If you are a spiritual seeker or Reiki practitioner you have probably found yourself comparing your journey, appearance, abilities, or identity to those around you. You may berate yourself for not looking right, doing the right things, or feel like you are doing something wrong when you go against the grain. Wherever comparisonitis is showing up for you, it can pull you away from y...2022-06-2041 minWisdom RisingHow to Live a Reiki Lifestyle!Send Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe professors Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as we discuss what it means to live a Reiki lifestyle! Whether we realize it or not, we are always living a Reiki lifestyle, because we are Reiki! But when we bring conscious awareness to our daily experiences and allow Reiki to flow through them with intention, we level up.By creating rituals and routines that incorporate Reiki into our day to day lives, we create patterns and c...2022-06-1339 minWisdom RisingGuided Self-Reiki Session: Reiki for the ChakrasSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe University founder and president, Christine Renee, as she guides you in a self-healing Reiki session. By blending two of her favorite healing arts, Reiki and the Chakras, Christine guides you on a journey through your energy systems to release what no longer serves you, heal from within, and reconnect to your Reiki energy.If you are ready to dive further in to your healing journey and reignite your Reiki fire within, join us for our 14 day Reiki...2022-06-0640 minWisdom RisingBeginner's Guide to Spirit Guides: Demystifying Your Spirit TeamSend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe professors Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as we demystify the Spirit Team! We've all heard about our Spirit Guides, and if you've followed Shamanic techniques, chances are you've heard about Power Animals too. You may have even been taught how to find your Reiki guide and built that connection during your Reiki training.But when it comes to connecting with your Spirit Team, a lot of spiritual practitioners feel lost. they know their guides are there...2022-05-2343 minWisdom RisingMy Journey to Shamanic Healing: Tales from a Shamanic PractitionerSend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week join ReikiCafe founder and professor Christine Renee as she shares her journey to Shamanic Journeys! She dives in to her past wounds and how they prompted her to begin her spiritual healing journey. along the way, she shares stories of her time as a Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, shares tips that any spiritual enthusiast will love, and offers a special testimonial from one of her own Shamanic Reiki students!Shamanism can be seen as the creation of a narrative...2022-05-1631 minWisdom RisingSeeing Anxiety and Intuition in the Chakras!Send Us a Message!This week on the show, join ReikiCafe Professors Isabel Wells and Christine Renee as they discuss how anxiety and intuition are two sides of the same coin. Along the way, we explore why it can be so hard to switch from anxiety to intuition, how we can bridge the gap between the two, and why the ability to experience both in balance is vital to wellbeing.In addition, we look at how anxiety and intuition shows up in each Chakra, diving deeply into seven different presentations of these two emotional states...2022-05-021h 04Wisdom RisingFrom Corporate Mom to Reiki Healer: Interview with Nicole SmedleySend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to this week's episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, we are joined by Nicole Smedley, ReikiCafe student and founder Empowered Healing Reiki. In this episode, Nicole shares her journey of healing and her experience with ReikiCafe's courses!If you are ready to begin your healing journey, it's time to answer that call with our new Reiki Coaching Program!This seven-month experience is designed to take you on a journey like no other. As you journey through the Chakras, you will be trained...2022-04-1123 minWisdom RisingCatalyze Your Healing Mini-Training: 21 Chakra PromptsWelcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join ReikiCafe professors Isabel Wells and Christine Renee on a healing journey that will teach you how to activate your Chakras, unlock your wisdom, and catalyze healing energy to ignite your potential for transformation. By the end, you'll have 21 prompts to activate your Chakras and catalyze your healing!If you've been feeling tired, anxious, or sluggish, you aren't alone. With all the energy shifting in our world today, it's easy for our bodies and energy systems to pick up and store some heavy energy.2022-04-041h 03Wisdom RisingCelebrating 100 Years of Reiki with Nathalie Jaspar and Rickie Freedman!Send Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join us for a replay of our '100th Reiki Anniversary' Webinar! This amazing conversation holds space for Christine Renee, Nathalie Jaspar, and Rickie Freedman to discuss how Reiki found them, where it has taken them, and how the industry has changed since they began.This conversation is packed with energy and inspiration, and we are so excite to welcome in the next era of Reiki healing! ReikiCafe will be welcoming in the next phase of...2022-03-231h 00Wisdom RisingGuest Interviewer: On Business, Success, and The ChakrasSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of Reiki Cafe! This week we have a special episode for you! Christian of Standing Stones Healing is joining Christine Renee as a guest interviewer. In this episode, Christine shares an inside look into her perspectives of business, success, and, of course, the Chakras.Our Reiki Master’s training didn’t come with a business manual on how to attract new clients, use an online scheduler, or marketing, let alone how to use Canva to make awesome social media graphics and flyers! But those details are vita...2022-02-2146 minWisdom RisingUsing the Chakras for Business SuccessSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join ReikiCafe professor Christine Renee as she explores the power of your Chakras for business success.Although the Chakras are the main seven energy centers of your body, they represent so much more. Knowing how each of the seven Chakras relates to a specific area of your life (and your business) is the key to manifesting the success of your dreams.Curious about the Chakras? Here's a quick guide:Root Chakra = Stability, Foundation, Grounded EnergySacral...2022-02-1448 minWisdom RisingShamanic Journey to Meet Your Power AnimalSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week's episode is a guided Shamanic Journey to meet your Power Animal! Your Power Animal is with you from birth, guiding you through this life. In this journey, we will travel to the Lower World to meet your Power Animal.Shamanism can be seen as the creation of a narrative or new perspective within your awareness that leads you to a greater truth. The path to this Truth may call upon guides and spirit helpers to illuminate the path to...2022-01-2441 minWisdom RisingWhy Add Coaching to Your Reiki Practice?Send Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join us for a replay of our 'Why Add Coaching to Your Reiki Practice' webinar! This week's episode is a conversation between ReikiCafe Professors Isabel Wells and Christine Renee as they discuss why adding coaching to your Reiki practice is key to creating lasting transformation for your clients.As a Reiki practitioner, you are most likely confident in your ability to hold space for your clients, and you've witnessed firsthand the power of a Reiki session...2021-12-2951 minWisdom RisingWinter Solstice Replay- Shamanic Journey to the Heart!Send Us a Message!Hello, and welcome to this bonus episode of ReikiCafe Radio! I'm your host, Christine Renee, and today on this bonus episode of ReikiCafe Radio, I'm sharing a replay of our Winter Solstice Party- A Guided Shamanic journey to the Heart.As you may know, Tuesday marked the shortest day of the year, set against the backdrop of the longest night. Winter Solstice marked a time to shine a light on the Shadow within.On today's show, we will embark on a guided Shamanic journey to the center of Heart...2021-12-2355 minWisdom RisingChakra Holiday Survival Guide- Part Two!Send Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! Last week on the show, we dove into the masculine energy centers, Root Chakra, Solar Plexus, and Throat Chakra, to help navigate the stress and overwhelm that often accompanies the holiday season. Today, join Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as we dive into the feminine energy centers, and our favorite tips for staying balanced, open, and present this holiday season!Sacral Chakra is our source of creativity, and holds the space for our Inner Child. Governed by the element...2021-12-1936 minWisdom RisingHow to Become Your Most Confident SelfSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, we are diving into the concept of Confidence!One of the most common struggles we face is confidence. We feel inadequate, insecure, and unworthy. There are many ways to approach confidence. We can look at the confidence you have in your business, and the conviction you have in your offer. We can look at Chakras in term of Chakra development, and how is your solar Plexus functioning? We can look at the psychology of confidence, or the energetics.Confidence...2021-12-0634 minWisdom RisingSelf-Reiki for Self-Care!Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join ReikiCafe professors Christine Renee and Isabel Wells as they discuss the importance self-care for your Reiki practice.Self-Care plays a vital role in any healing process. As Reiki practitioners, we have a passion for holding space for others, but often forget to hold that space for ourselves. Although self-care is often portrayed as a bubble bath and glass of champagne, the reality is much deeper.Self care encompasses everything from your mindset about life, to the boundaries you...2021-11-2240 minWisdom RisingReiki Scope of Practice and Session FeedbackSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, Bruce Taylor and Christine Renee are diving into your scope of practice as a Reiki practitioner. This topic covers what happens during a session, but our main focus is on the feedback you give to the client after the session is complete.Scope of practice falls in line with the precept: Just for today, I will do my work honestly. Honesty means having the clarity to bring forward only the facts, without clouding your feedback with your own...2021-10-1824 minWisdom RisingMoving During a Reiki Session: Community Q&ASend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, we are doing our first Community Q&A! Today we are answering the question: 'Why do I find myself swaying back and forth during a Reiki session?'With decades of experience between the two of us, join ReikiCafe professor Bruce Taylor and myself, Christine Renee, as we explore why we often find ourselves moving during a Reiki session. In this episode, we talk about the energetic, metaphysical, and anatomical reasons why this involuntary movement can happen during...2021-10-0413 minWisdom RisingGuided 5D Chakra Upgrade ExperienceSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, we have a special treat! Join myself, Christine Renee, and ReikiCafe Professor Bruce Taylor as we walk you through a 5D Chakra upgrade. At ReikiCafe, Chakras are the name of the game. We believe in achieving health, wealth, and happiness through the power of the Chakras. But it's impossible to meet your goals if you are held down by stagnant energy and limiting beliefs. Today, we are going to walk you through a step by step Chakra healing e...2021-09-2754 minWisdom Rising7 Tips for a Spiritual LifestyleSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. This week's episode is a special one- 7 tips for a spiritual lifestyle!At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of living life the way you want to, knowing that you are a spiritual and Divine being who creates their own reality. If you create your own reality, you get to choose what comes into your life, and that includes your thoughts, words, and actions!Today on the show, I am sharing my top 7 things...2021-09-2040 minWisdom RisingChakra Jumpstart: Crown Chakra- Divine InspirationSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. In celebration of our Chakra Clairvoyant Coaching Certification, we are diving deeply into the Chakras. Up this week- Crown Chakra!At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of the Chakras to heal from the source, unlock your full potential, and bring your Reiki dreams into reality. Today, we are exploring Crown Chakra- the Chakra of higher wisdom, perception, and understanding.Crown Chakra is located at the top of your head, and vibrates violet. It...2021-09-1328 minWisdom RisingThird Eye Chakra Jumpstart: Guided Shamanic MeditationSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. In celebration of our upcoming Chakra Clairvoyant Coaching Certification, we are diving deeply into the Chakras. Up this week- Third Eye Chakra!At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of the Chakras to heal from the source, unlock your full potential, and bring your Reiki dreams into reality. Today, we are exploring Third Eye Chakra- our center of intuition and wisdom.Third Eye Chakra is located in the middle of the forehead, and vibrates...2021-09-0632 minWisdom RisingChakra Activation: Throat Chakra- Communication and CreationSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. In celebration of our upcoming Chakra Clairvoyant Coaching Certification, we are diving deeply into the Chakras. Up this week- Throat Chakra!At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of the Chakras to heal from the source, unlock your full potential, and bring your Reiki dreams into reality. Today, we are exploring Throat Chakra- the Chakra of communication, speaking your truth, and listening with compassion.Throat Chakra is located in the center of your throat...2021-08-3043 minWisdom RisingChakra Activation: Heart Chakra + Guided Shamanic MeditationSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. In celebration of our upcoming Chakra Clairvoyant Coaching Certification, we are diving deeply into the Chakras. Up this week- Heart Chakra!At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of the Chakras to heal from the source, unlock your full potential, and bring your Reiki dreams into reality. Today, we are exploring Heart Chakra- the Chakra of love, compassion, and relationships.Heart Chakra is located in the center of your chests, and vibrates green. It...2021-08-2343 minWisdom RisingChakra Activation: Solar Plexus ChakraSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. For the month of August, we will be doing a deep dive into the lower three Chakras- our Chakra Foundation.At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of the lower three Chakras to unlock healing through releasing subconscious limiting beliefs, diving deeply into the self, and creating a solid foundation on which to build our healing. This week, we will continue our journey into the lower Chakras with our center for confidence, power, and motivation: Solar...2021-08-1636 minWisdom RisingSacral Chakra: Creativity, Sexuality, and Inner ChildSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. For the month of August, we will be doing a deep dive into the lower three Chakras- our Chakra Foundation.At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of the lower three Chakras to unlock healing through releasing subconscious limiting beliefs, diving deeply into the self, and creating a solid foundation on which to build our healing. This week, we will continue our journey into the lower Chakra with the second Chakra: Sacral Chakra.Sacral...2021-08-0936 minWisdom RisingChakra Activation: Root Chakra JumpstartSend Us a Message!Hello and welcome back to the ReikiCafe Radio! Thank you so much for joining us. For the month of August, we will be doing a deep dive into the lower three Chakras- our Chakra Foundation.At ReikiCafe, we believe in the power of the lower three Chakras to unlock healing through releasing subconscious limiting beliefs, diving deeply into the self, and creating a solid foundation on which to build our healing. This week, we will start our journey into the lower Chakra with the very base of our foundation itself: Root...2021-08-0241 minWisdom RisingShamanic Reiki Vs. Shamanic JourneysSend Us a Message!Hello hello and welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! this week we are going to be diving into the differences between a Shamanic Reiki Session and a Shamanic Journey. ReikiCafe University will be hosting a Shamanic Training this Fall, and one of the questions we are routinely asked is about clarifying these differences!Shamanic Reiki sessions are similar to Traditional Reiki sessions, holding the space for the client's body to begin the healing process. Where traditional Reiki sessions require the practitioner to 'get out of the way', Shamanic Reiki...2021-07-2618 min