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GLP-1 Collective PodcastKristi Turner: Food Noise, Full Confidence & Fun as HeckWe’re talking with Kristi Turner about food noise, self-worth, and body positivity on a GLP-1 journey. For Kristi, it’s never been about weight, it’s about health. She’s living proof that confidence and joy don’t come from a number on the scale. This conversation is real, insightful, and fun as heck.Follow Kristi:TikTok: @kristiturner735Instagram: @kjturner012025-05-1046 min
Living the Reiki LifeBonus - Unplug From Your Client MeditationThe meditation from Episode 49. Enjoy!Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/For more information about us & our offerings:Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/reiki_with_manda/ Kristi: https://www.instagram.com/thebirchsoul/While you're with us, if you found this episode enjoyable or gained new insights, we would greatly appreciate a 5-star rating. You can also support our podcast by buying us a coffee, which helps cover our monthly hosting expenses.buy...2025-05-0606 minLiving the Reiki LifeEp. 49 Self Care for Reiki Practitioners & Celebrating 2 Years in PodcastingIn 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...2025-05-0159 minLiving the Reiki LifeEp. 48 Kundalini Activations with Iva KelseyOn 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- Ho...2025-04-151h 22Living the Reiki LifeEp. 47 My Charka is "Blocked", Now What?!We are passionate about working with the seven primary chakras in our Reiki sessions. Almost two years ago, we recorded an episode all about the chakras, and now we’re excited to revisit this topic with fresh insights and experiences.Topics we will explore:An overview of the chakrasWays 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 chakrasCrystals that can provide support Personal stories and insights from our sessionsJoin us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/2025-04-011h 09
Female FractionalsEp. 2 From Microsoft to Fractional CRO: Kristi Gaudioso on Building Sales Teams & Knowing Your WorthWelcome back to Female Fractionals!In this episode, host Amanda Nizzere (Fractional CMO) sits down with Kristi Gaudioso, Founder & CEO of Luminate Consulting and a powerhouse Fractional CRO. With 25+ years of sales leadership experience — including over a decade at Microsoft — Kristi shares her journey from corporate to fractional, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she's now scaling her own micro-firm.If you’re a fractional executive, fractional-curious, or looking to grow revenue in your own business, this episode is full of gold. ✨💡 Key Takeaways:Why your "why" matters more than your w...2025-03-2732 min
True Crime SquadWednesday Night Case UpdatesWatch for Signal gate, Supreme Court, Florida woman, Taylor Schabusiness, Amanda Grazewski, Winnipeg landfill serial killer search, Donna Adelson, Gavin Peterson, Luigie Mangione, Kidnapping victim rescued during traffic stop, and another murder for hire plot.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6...2025-03-2758 minLiving the Reiki LifeEp. 46 Reiki & the Divine Feminine with Angelica Rose NeriIn 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 ReikiDivine feminine and the chakrasThroat chakra and past traumas, healing the “witch wound”Traditional vs. Intuitive ReikiHow Reiki can help awaken the divine feminineThe value of finding a creative out...2025-03-1558 minLiving the Reiki LifeEp. 45 Brain Balancing, Transmuting Energy & Energy SicknessIn 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...2025-02-2850 min
INTUITION for Women + TeensEpisode 120: The Power of Accountability - with Amanda McKinney"We can control the choices that are available to us and then the actions that we take from that place." - AMIn this episode of The Confident Teen Podcast, we're joined by accountability coach Amanda McKinney for an inspiring conversation about personal growth, self-trust, and the power of taking aligned action. Amanda shares her expertise in helping ambitious entrepreneurs achieve their goals while maintaining balance in all areas of life.Episode Highlights: Amanda's unique definition of accountability: taking total ownership of...2025-02-1940 min
Glory Revealed MusingsE40: Kristi Blackburn's Glory Revealed StoryThe perfect episode for Valentine's Day! Today's show is special... Kristi Blackburn and her husband Davey run the ministry Nothing is Wasted and share how grief and trauma can be used for God's glory in your life. In 2015 Davey's first wife, Amanda, was tragically killed in a home invasion when she was 13 weeks pregnant with their second child, leaving Davey and their 15 month old Weston in a puddle of grief. Davey and Amanda were church plant pastors, and their story made national news. Davey went on a grief journey that he chronicled in his book Nothing is Wasted. During...2025-02-141h 24Living the Reiki LifeEp. 44 Learning All About Holy Fire Reiki with HollyWe 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.Topics covered:Holly’s Reiki journeyWhat is Holy Fire Reiki and how does it differ from Usui Reiki?What drew Holly to this style of ReikiOther modalities and t...2025-02-141h 10Living the Reiki LifeEp. 43 How Reiki Found UsIn 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 kidsHow Reiki found usThe type of Reiki we practiseWhat our Reiki practises look like todayHow Reik...2025-02-0141 minLiving the Reiki LifeEp. 42 The Tales Your Hands Can Tell: Palmistry with MollyIn 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.Topics covered:How Molly started reading palmsHistory & evolution of Palm ReadingsMisconceptions about the lifelineHow astrology and the planets coincide with palm readingThe major lines on your handsHow these lines record your past, clarify your present & offer insight into the futureCan the lines...2025-01-151h 01Living the Reiki LifeEp. 41 Self Reiki TreatmentHappy 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!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: htt...2025-01-0141 minLiving the Reiki LifeEp. 40 Where to start with Feng Shui with Rashel GervaisThis 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 coloursBalancing the elements of the homeWhy is the front door of the home importantMirrors & TV’s in th...2024-12-1554 minLiving the Reiki LifeEp. 39 Near Death Experience & Astral Projecting with Ryan CropperHave 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- ...2024-11-301h 49
Author ExpressUnveiling Family Dynamics in the Digital Age with Erin Quinn-KongOn today’s episode we get to chat with Erin Quinn-Kong, a longtime magazine editor who started writing fiction after having her second child, while she was a freelance writer. She started writing Hate Follow in December 2020 after unsuccessfully querying a women’s fiction novel. She knew this idea was different as it had such a solid, newsworthy hook: an influencer who gets sued by her teen daughter for invasion of privacy (something Erin swears is going to happen one day—probably soon!) Currently managing editor of Texas Highways, Erin has also been an editor at Austin Monthl...2024-11-2015 minLiving the Reiki Life38. Soul Retrievals, Energetic Protection & the saying “Love and Light”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...2024-11-1553 minTrue Crime SquadNicholas Wayne Hamlett, Pizza No. 40, Derek Joseph DaigneaultNicholas Wayne Hamlett has finally been captured and charged with the murder of Steven Lloyd.
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His Glory, Her Good43. Why Historical Context for Teens? with Kristi McLellandSend us a textKristi McLelland is BACK as we celebrate the release of her new teen girls Bible study, Luke in the Land! We spend time reflecting on being in Israel recording this study September of 2023, and Kristi shares how and why being in the land changed the way she reads Scripture. It's tempting to view historical and biblical context as unnecessary or simply head knowledge, but Kristi challenges us to consider how the living God transforms our hearts through the context of what we read. To find out more about Luke in the...2024-11-0423 minLiving the Reiki Life37. Reiki, Channeling & Awakening the Heart with Darren MarcIn 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 journeyChanneling experiencesMeditation tipsHow we felt reading his newest bookHeart opening experiencesLiving with your heart openConnect with Darren:https://www.instagram.com/darrenmarc111https://www.awakenwithdarren.com2024-11-011h 14
Sometimes There's Side EyeSTSE #45: Agility with Amanda McGavinThis week we are talking with Amanda McGavin who shares her home with a pack of Brittanys. She currently trains and competes with her three Brittanys; Glory, Lyra, and Cherry Bomb, in agility. She also has experience in conformation, hunt tests, and field trials. Amanda started training agility in 2010 with her foster Brittany, Cooper who needed a positive outlet for his energy. We talk about some of the unexpected struggles and how mental management has been an important key to her success. We also touch on preventing injuries through warm ups, cool downs, and cross training for other sports...2024-10-3144 minLiving the Reiki Life36. Level 2 Usui Reiki: The Next Step on Your JourneyLevel 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 IThe importance of listening to your own intuitionOur experience with the Level II symbolsDistance ReikiChakra balancingJoin us on Instagram: ht...2024-10-1540 min
Mindful Sobriety The PodcastKristi Tanner on Healing from Divorce, Postpartum Depression and Addiction to Thriving as a Single Mom of Four, Sobriety Advocate and EntrepreneurPostpartum depression, mommy wine culture, the darker side of social drinking, blackouts, marriage, grief and recovering from all of the above - we covered SO MANY important topics that are relevant to living and raising kids in today's high pressure culture. Jane sits down with Kristi Tanner (AKA Mocktail Mommy on Instagram) and explore Kristi's transformative journey from addiction to sobriety, detailing the pivotal moments that led her to ask for help and the challenges she faced along the way. From her decision to check herself into treatment to the struggles of motherhood and the impact of cultural a...2024-10-071h 05Living the Reiki Life35. How to Trust Your Intuition & Angels with RhondaWe 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 teamBoundaries with mediumshipAngel readingsHow to use affirmations How to build trust with yourself and your intuitionTrusting your Guides & AngelsTips for putting yourself out there & building confidenceFor more about Rhonda & her offerings:htt...2024-10-011h 27
Living Out Loud with Alley and AmandaSpecial Guest #118 - Kristi LaskieKristi Laskie has spoken at women's events and conferences around the globe. Here's why - she is the real deal! She has been through it all firsthand and has seen God redeem a life of hurt and brokenness. Her heartwarming personality and sunny sense of humor shine through both on and off stage.
She brings “you can't make this up” stories from her life as a homeschool mom of three and isn't afraid to share the vulnerable side of surviving betrayal, divorce and cancer. These stories will move you forward in the transforming work of Jesus Christ, no ma...2024-09-1539 minLiving the Reiki Life34 - Looking Into Egyptian Reiki and the Higher SelfThere 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 subconsciousHigher self and how to connectEgyptian ReikiThe 7 Facets of Egyptian ReikiOur thoughts on this type of Reiki2024-09-1552 minLiving the Reiki Life33. The Akashic Records: A Key to Unlocking Karmic Patterns with Kayla KoivistoThis 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 RecordsKayla’s journey to finding the Akashics What exactly is karmaAre there different types of karma How Kayla can tap into people’s karma The power of understanding your karma and healing it Past livesCheck out Kayla’s offerings:https://www.instagram.com/akashaawakenedhttps://www.akashaawakened.com/...2024-09-011h 20Living the Reiki Life32. Live Card Readings: Questions From Our ListenersThis 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 spiritFollow along on our Instagram:2024-08-1552 minLiving the Reiki Life31 – The Unconventional Medium – Jennie OgilvieThis week’s episode, we sit down with Canada’s Unconventional Medium, Jennie Ogilvie from Calgary, Alberta. We caught her live at one of her shows, it was an unforgettable experience, her non-sense, tell-it-like-it-is approach is like none other! Jennie also shares advice for both of us and weaves in many great takeaways about life and death, we loved this conversation and hope you will enjoy it too. Topics covered:How spirit shows up for JennieHaving confidence in mediumship and not needing validationBringing comedy into mediumshipFeeling the energy and how it is always flowingHow she prepares for a show o...2024-08-011h 20Living the Reiki Life30. Tarot, Oracle Cards & Reiki: Tips and Tales from our ExperiencesWe 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 cardsOrigin story of Tarot and breakdown of the cardsIf we use card spreadsHow to clear you deckTips for buying your own cards How to start reading cardsHow to use cards in your Reiki sessionsStories of having our cards readLearn more about our featured guest Rashel:https://www.buildingstoreys.ca/2024-07-151h 02
Living the Reiki Life29. Seeing People’s Auras & Connecting with Spirit with Krista BeretiJoin 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 aurasTips on conducting a reading for your clientSuggestions for when you are receiving a readingKrista reads our auras!What is Jikiden Reik...2024-07-011h 16Living the Reiki Life28. How to Identify and Cut Energetic CordsDo 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...2024-06-151h 09Living the Reiki Life27. Unlock Your Potential: Hypnotherapy for Fertility, Anxiety, Stress, Pain Management and So Much More with Haley PasiechnikEver 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 hypnosisWhat can hypnosis help withWhen people say they can’t be hypnotizedForming habits and the subconscious mindPast Life Regressions Hypnosis and fertility How Haley...2024-06-011h 00
Conversations with KristiS2 Ep 6 My daughter's sextortion stole her life with Carol ToddCONTENT WARNING - This episode talks about sextortion, cyberbullying and suicide.
In this episode, Kristi speaks with Carol Todd, founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy not-for-profit organisation based in British Columbia, Canada.
Amanda was 15 years old when she took her own life by suicide due to being sexually exploited and cyber-bullied online which led to physical abuse and alienation by her peers. 5 weeks before her death, Amanda shared her story on YouTube. Since 2012, the video has been viewed over 50 million times and is used in educating children on the dangers of sextortion and cyb...2024-05-231h 12Living the Reiki Life26. Anniversary Episode - Celebrating Our Podcast’s First YearThis 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...2024-05-1549 min
Ripple Effect ConnectionEp19: Fighting Cancer With A Purpose and Warrior Spirit with Amanda BussDespite a devastating diagnosis 18 years ago, Amanda Buss's warrior spirit shines as she navigates life with metastatic disease. Through her resilience and commitment to giving back, Amanda inspires others to defy their cancer diagnoses and live life on their own terms.
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Furthermore with Amanda HeadBiden makes big cuts to Medicare Advantage program despite pledging the opposite at last State of UnionOn this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head is joined by former New York Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle to discuss the impact of the Biden Administration’s recent slashing in funding that supports Medicare Advantage (MA), a program more than 33 million senior citizens rely on. Despite a 90% satisfaction among MA users, these cuts could hike out-of-pocket costs by at least $30 per month, adding financial strain on fixed income seniors amid rising inflation. This move aligns with previous increases in deductibles and premiums. Critics are questioning why the Biden Administration is undermining a program that has never been financially cut be...2024-05-1057 min
Reshaping Learning with SchoolDayA Digital Learning Success Story: Exceptional, Differentiated and EquitableIn this episode we learn from Andrea Becker, the lead instructor at the Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (or VLAC) in Michigan, and her colleague Amanda McKay, the supervisor of student services with VLAC. While virtual learning was happening prior to 2020 but it has certainly been normalized as a viable option for many more students since the pandemic. We wanted to learn from Andrea and Amanda, veterans in the field of virtual learning, about how to do it well, and the components that make it most effective, and the curriculum program that is bringing huge success to students at all l...2024-05-0931 minLiving the Reiki Life25. Embracing Life as an Empath and Psychic Intuitive with Patty DavisThis 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 psychicHow empaths feel so deeplyTips for protecting your energy and how to find what works for youAurasImportance of boundaries and taking care of yourself when doing energy workDifferent types of Channeling Patty’s favourite sessions“It...2024-05-011h 20
Even If PodcastTrusting God with Your Marriage with Amanda CoxAre marriages even worth fighting for these days? Amanda Cox remembers feeling the ups and downs of learning and relearning the relationship with her husband. Join me as I chat with Amanda about the struggle of embracing marriage’s seasons and the journey of cultivating a beautiful bond.Amanda Cox is a realtor who can celebrate 20 years of marriage with her wonderful husband Tyler. We discuss how to navigate marriage, especially as each person undergoes their own personal evolution. We also cover points about untangling miscommunications, the beauty of mutual commitments, and breaking society’s generational traumas abou...2024-04-1643 minHis Glory, Her Good22. Submission vs. Surrender with Kristi McLellandSend us a textIn September of 2023, the team at Lifeway (including Amanda!) went to Israel with Kristi McLelland to record video teachings for her upcoming women's and teen girls' Bible study, Luke in the Land. While the trip was an incredible experience, Kristi wrestled with the Lord behind the scenes especially when the events in Israel on October 7 took place. She recently shared with the team what God taught her through it all, and we knew this was a conversation we needed to record. If God is asking you to put your yes on t...2024-04-1528 minLiving the Reiki Life24. Spirit Guides - Who Are They & How to Work With ThemWe 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 GuidesWhen Spirit Guides stop by during Reiki sessionsHow to connect with your spirit teamKids and their imaginary friendsOur favourites messages from Spirit GuidesWe end this episode with two amazing women, Haley and Sarah, founders of a m...2024-04-151h 13Living the Reiki LifeBonus! Meditation with Brenna BoteWe 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 mindFeeling disconnected from your bodyFeeling the need to calm the nervous system and relax the bodyConnect with Brenna:https://www.purelivingyoga.com/https://www.instagram.com/purelivingyogayxe/2024-04-0510 minLiving the Reiki Life23. How Yoga Can Deeply Nourish the Soul with Brenna BoteHave 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 yogaHow society has taught us how to forget who we truly areHow to not complicate a yoga...2024-04-011h 56Living the Reiki Life22. Using Discernment in the Spiritual CommunityLearning 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...2024-03-1552 minLiving the Reiki Life21. Creating a Heart Centred Home & Clutter Clearing with KristaThis 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 freeHow everyone defines “clutter” differentlyHow clutter in the home affects childrenKrista’s journey to creating her heart centred companyImportance of making your home feel sacred & safeHow items hold energy in your spaceWhere to start decl...2024-03-011h 23Living the Reiki Life20. House Clearings - Portals, Earthbound Spirits & Our ExperiencesHave 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:PortalsThe energies of mirrorsOur own experiences with house clearingsHow to sense an earthbound spirit in your homeHow the Akashic Records can clear your home and propertyWe share our favourite tips on how to clear your homeJoin us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life/For more information about Rei...2024-02-151h 07Living the Reiki Life19. How Numerology Can Help You Find Your Purpose and Gifts with Natalie OlsonAre 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.Topics covered: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...2024-02-011h 11
The Building and Branding PodcastEp 7 - Restoration Industry Association (RIA) with Kristy CohenIn this episode of the Digital Dialogues Podcast, Amanda Stichter interviews Kristy Cohen, the CEO of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA). They discuss the role of the RIA in the restoration industry and its three pillars: education, advocacy, and elevation. Kristi highlights the importance of the RIA Convention for networking and professional development. She also shares success stories and achievements of the RIA, as well as advice for those starting out in the restoration field. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with the RIA and attend the upcoming convention.✨Takeaways- The RIA is...2024-01-2943 min
Author ExpressThe Shift to Writing New Adult Urban Fantasy; Celebrating Amanda Sinatra's Exciting Re-ReleaseInternational Best Selling Author of Hollow and Shattered, Amanda’s love for writing started at the age of 13. Her favorite genres are fantasy, romance, and thriller. Amanda has a Master’s degree in Creative Writing with a concentration in Fiction. She currently resides in the suburbs of Massachusetts with her black lab named Jack. You can catch her in person at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough, Massachusetts on Feb. 17, 2024 from 1-4 pm and get signed copies of the special edition of Hollow!The pre-order is available now at-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hollow-amanda-sinatra/1135537203?ean=97...2024-01-1711 minLiving the Reiki Life18. The Power of Healing Stored Emotions & Trauma in the BodyAmanda 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 hipsThe power of the mind body connectionClenching the jaw Past Life KarmaLearni...2024-01-151h 06
Flourish with Amanda TrojanDivine Presence in Adversity: Unveiling the Attributes of God w/ Special Guest Kristi MenasheSend us a textHey mama! Have you ever faced a trial in life and ended up seeing MORE of God's qualities on the other side? On this episode, join us as we explore the profound attributes of God and the transformative ways in which He reveals Himself during life's trials and struggles. Our special guest, esteemed author Kristi Menashe, delves into the depths of her spiritual journey, sharing insights from her life experiences and her latest devotional 'Faithful and True' that unravels the mysteries of divine presence.Kristi is a wife, mom, and author-and s...2024-01-0831 minLiving the Reiki Life17. What We Learned in 2023Updates 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 sessionsCharging your worth, our journeys with receiving.Dealing with uncomfortable feelings and memories.Attracting aligned clients.Never doubt the power of int...2024-01-011h 09Living the Reiki Life16. The Cosmic Experience - Massage, Reiki & Sound HealingThis 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 journeyIncorporating Reiki and massage Leaving the corporate worldReading chakras with a pendulumSinging bowls & sound bathsQi Gong Reading tarot vs oracle cardsCheck out Janessa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicenergymassage/Podcast Page: https://www.instagram.com/living.the.reiki.life...2023-12-151h 17Living the Reiki Life15. Tis the Season - Our Favourite Things and Gift GuideWe 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 abou...2023-12-011h 13Living the Reiki Life14. Spiritual Awakenings and Learning About Your Own Energy & AstrologyOn 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 awakeningWhat is a spiritual awakening?The commo...2023-11-151h 59Living the Reiki Life13. The Power of Distance Reiki - How does it work?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 sessionWhat to expect as the receiver of distance ReikiWhat not to do when receiving ReikiThe pros and cons of a distance session vs. in personWhy distance Reiki works best with kidsEthics of sending distance ReikiA recent distance session Amanda did on Kristi, it was wild!2023-10-311h 11
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCartyEpisode 181: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 2)Meet Kristi and Chiarra, board members for the Indie Sellers Guild, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education and support to all online creative indie sellers around the world. The Indie Sellers Guild got its start in 2022 while organizing the Etsy Strike, when about 17,000 shops put their Etsy storefronts on vacation mode, effectively preventing customers from shopping. In this week's episode, Kristi and Chiarra will explain how "reserves" are having a negative impact on small businesses and they will tell us how we can support Etsy sellers and the Indie Sellers Guild. Also: an audio essay from Angela. And Amanda diss...2023-10-232h 23Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCartyEpisode 180: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 1)Meet Kristi and Chiarra, board members for the Indie Sellers Guild, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education and support to all online creative indie sellers around the world. The Indie Sellers Guild got its start in 2022 while organizing the Etsy Strike, when about 17,000 shops put their Etsy storefronts on vacation mode, effectively preventing customers from shopping. In this week's episode, Kristi and Chiarra will be telling us about what led to the Etsy strike, the outcome, and what they are working on now. This is part one of two. Also: Frances tells us about her relationship with shopping secondhand!2023-10-161h 54Living the Reiki Life12. Reflexology and ReikiOn 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 ageHow an autoimmune disorder opened up a beautiful healing Her story of how reflexology found herShe explains what reflexology isWhat is encapsulating a placenta and the benefits of itHerbalism and working with the plant...2023-10-151h 51Living the Reiki Life11. Tales from the Crypt - Saskatchewan EditionWe 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 SchoolThe fascinating history behind the Ouija board and our own experiencesHaunted Mexican resort Kristi stayed atSpine chilling story of an unwanted visitorAn earthbound spirit that came home with Amanda’s Dad all the way from IrelandOur favourite tools...2023-10-011h 30
Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi HayesWhat to do when I don’t feel happy? with Amanda Held OpeltIn our podcast interview with Amanda Held Opelt, author of "Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life," we discussed the powerful role our emotions play in shaping our lives. Amanda's profound understanding, shaped by her own experiences, including the sudden loss of her sister Rachel Held Evans and her battle with infertility, serves as a poignant reminder to explore a more profound sense of fulfillment through faith while embracing the intricate tapestry of our emotions in our pursuit of genuine happiness. Amanda challenged the conventional idea that achieving external markers of suc...2023-09-2032 minLiving the Reiki Life10. Connecting with our Reiki Master and founder of New Earth Angel ReikiWe were so excited to sit down with our Reiki Master Andrea, the creator and founder of New Earth Angel Reiki (N.E.A.R.)This is a conversation we would have loved to listen to when we were first heard the call to Reiki. Topics we cover:- Andrea’s own personal Reiki journey and how she created N.E.A.R.- The magic of acupuncture and Reiki combined. - Healing protocols and...2023-09-151h 18Living the Reiki Life9. Disconnected from SpiritThis week’s conversation was about those moments in life when you feel like the universe does not have your back and you start to feel disconnected from spirit.We thought this was a very important topic to chat about as we felt a lot of people could relate.We open up about our own personal experiences of feeling disconnected from spirit.The practitioner side of being a Reiki Master.The power of healing we hold within ourselves.We break down our favourite tools for connecting back to our mind, body and spirit....2023-09-011h 16
Puppies and CrimeFolge 174 - Das Geständnis: Der Fall Tyler EdmondsIn dieser Folge berichten wir euch von einem Fall, der uns bis ins Mark erschüttert und frustriert hat. Wir sprechen über einen kalkulierten Mord, über ein Netz aus Manipulation und Geständnisse, die mehr Fragen aufwerfen, als sie beantworten.Es ist der 11. Mai 2003, als die Leiche des 28-jährigen Joey Fulgham in seinem Heim in Longview, Mississippi, entdeckt wird. Joey wurde durch einen einzigen Schuss in den Hinterkopf getötet - und das im Schlaf. Zunächst gehen die Ermittler von einem brutalen Raubmord aus, doch Gespräche mit Joeys Familie deuten düstere Kapitel in seinem...2023-08-281h 59Living the Reiki Life8. Where it All Began - Usui ReikiOn this week’s episode we take you back to the start of Reiki. We believe it was important to honour the man who created this healing modality by sharing his story.Topics we cover:Who created ReikiHow it was discoveredWhat is Usui ReikiReiki attunumentsHow Usui Reiki differs from our teachings of New Earth Angel ReikiKristi’s experience with Level 1 Usui ReikiAmanda pulls out her tarot cards for a reading at the end of the episode!Resources mentioned:2023-08-1552 min