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Wisdom RisingMountain Magic: Reflections from Our Shamanic Reiki RetreatSend Us a Message!Sacred ground has a way of speaking directly to our souls and opening us up to magical experiences. In this episode, Christine, Isabel, and Shantel all gather together to reflect on the magic that was created in the first Moon Rising Shamanic Reiki Retreat.Our first Shamanic Reiki retreat together revealed profound truths about ceremonial living, feminine connection, and the power of intentional containers. From inviting participants to find their personal trees as energetic allies, to experiencing a traditional Lakota sweat lodge that sparked incredible vulnerability, we witnessed what happens when...2025-07-281h 05Wisdom 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 04Wisdom RisingReiki Fusion: Dancing Between Structure and Flow in Our PracticeSend Us a Message!Dive into the profound world of Reiki Fusion with Christine and Shantel as they explore the balance between Masculine and Feminine energies in our Reiki practice. The conversation illuminates how Reiki itself embodies both energies—its essence is inherently feminine, flowing like water, while its teaching structure provides the masculine container that allows it to be shared and practiced systematically.Yet many practitioners struggle with finding balance, either clinging to rigid protocols or abandoning structure entirely for intuitive flow. Christine invites us to consider: What if the hand positions and symbols we...2025-06-0945 minWisdom RisingBeyond Healing: Reiki as a Spiritual ThresholdSend Us a Message!What if everything you thought you knew about Reiki was just scratching the surface? In this eye-opening conversation, Isabel and Shantel explore the profound spiritual threshold that Reiki represents—far beyond its common reputation as simply a healing modality.Drawing from their extensive experience as practitioners and teachers, they challenge the widespread misconception that Reiki is a separate healing energy that can be turned on and off. Instead, they reveal its true nature as the universal life force energy that constitutes everything in existence. This fundamental shift in perspective explains why so...2025-05-2654 minWisdom RisingSigns and Symptoms of a Spiritual AwakeningSend Us a Message!Experiencing unexplainable phenomena, heightened sensitivities, or a sudden disconnection from your normal life? You're not losing your mind—you're awakening. In this powerful episode, Christine and Shantel unpack the common signs of spiritual awakening that often leave people questioning their sanity.When our Souls are ready for expansion and our spiritual gifts start to come online, it's easy to find yourself wondering... Am I just crazy? This conversation will show you that you're not alone, and help you to understand everything that's happening (and why)! Along the way, we off...2025-05-1251 minWisdom RisingEmbodying the Archetypes to Unlock Your Higher SelfSend Us a Message!What if the secret to spiritual alignment lies within the archetypes you already embody? Discover how four powerful archetypes—the Miser, the Seeker, the Nature Child, and the Shapeshifter—can revolutionize your relationship with abundance, purpose, nature, and your many roles in life.In this episode, Christine and Shantel dive deep into the light attributes of these archetypes, offering tangible practices to embody their highest expressions. Along the way, you'll here:The Miser archetype and your money mindsetCreating sacred money datesThe Seeker’s path to truth and wisdomFlow vs. getting lost o...2025-04-2148 minWisdom RisingShadow Work: Alchemy Through Spiritual ArchetypesSend Us a Message!Ever wondered why you keep repeating the same self-sabotaging patterns? Or why certain relationships trigger intense emotional responses? Your Archetypes hold the key. In this episode of Wisdom Rising, Christine and Shantel explain how each archetype has both a shadow and light expression, and how recognizing when we're operating from shadow can create profound opportunities for healing and growth.This episode reveals how archetypes—universal energy patterns that exist within all of us—offer a powerful framework for understanding our behaviors, triggers, and deepest patterns. Along the way, you'll disco...2025-04-1450 minWisdom RisingOur Top Tips for Chakra Energy ExpansionSend Us a Message!The spiritual community has long favored third eye activation and crown chakra work, but we believe true energetic healing begins from the ground up. In this packed and inspiring episode, Christine and Shantel share their personal favorite techniques for activating and balancing each Chakra, revealing how our current collective consciousness is shifting toward deeper, more embodied spiritual work.Along the way, they cover:Our connection to earth, sensuality, and authentic expression.Practical ways to strengthen and release societal conditioning.Gardening and dancing to reconnect with the body.Practical...2025-04-071h 02Wisdom RisingHow to Stop Thinking and Start Really LivingSend Us a Message!Are you thinking your life or truly living it? In today's episode, Isabel and Shantel dive into how we can break free from the mind's constant storytelling to embrace a heart and soul-led life.In this episode, we explore how the mind gets caught up in the stories we tell ourselves, and why taking a pause to step into awareness can change everything. We share our favorite practical tips and tricks for quieting the mind so you can connect to your Soul, and what it really means to live from the...2025-03-3157 minWisdom RisingMind vs. Intuition: Which Voice Are You Hearing?Send Us a Message!Are you hearing from your mind, or your intuition? In this episode, Isabel and Shantel explore the balance between your analytical mind and your intuitive knowing, two forces that guide our decision-making. When you’re at a crossroads, how do you know which voice to trust?In this episode, we explore dive into:The role of the mindThe power of intuitionHow to differentiate between these voicesTips to connect with your intuitionWhy trusting intuition is so challengingMass consciousness beliefs that hold us backThe spiritual perspective of cognitive dissonancePractical tips: How to cr...2025-03-2453 minWisdom RisingSoul Speak: How to Hear Your Intuition's VoiceSend Us a Message!Your intuition whispers while your mind shouts. What if you could hear both with perfect clarity?Most of us recognize those fleeting moments of intuitive knowing—a gut feeling about a decision, an unexplained urge to call someone, or a sudden sense of which path to take. Yet these whispers are often drowned out by our logical mind's loud, persistent voice. Our awareness has been trained to value intellect above all else, leaving our intuition muffled and underutilized.In this intimate episode, host Isabel Wells guides Christine Rene through a...2025-03-1756 minWisdom RisingUnlocking Your Purpose Through Soul ContractsSend Us a Message!Unravel the mysteries of soul contracts in this enlightening episode! Listen as Christine and Shantel share profound insights backed by personal stories, exploring how understanding soul contracts can empower individuals on their journey of self-discovery and healing. By delving into the core of what a soul contract entails—relationships, teachings, and the underlying unity consciousness—we invite listeners to reflect on their personal journeys and how their soul agreements tie into their life experiences.In this episode, you'll hear:• An overview of soul contracts• A reflection on the personal...2025-03-0349 minWisdom RisingHow to Connect with Your Spirit Guides and Spirit Team!Send Us a Message!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 or connect with Archangel energy. But when it comes to connecting with your Spirit Team, a lot of spiritual seekers and practitioners feel lost.In today's episode, join us, Christine Renee and Shantel Ochoa, as we share personal stories and transformative practices that can help you establish a deep connection with your Spirit Guides, Power Animals, Guardian Angels...2025-01-201h 04Wisdom RisingShantel's Journey to Mysticism: Healing Grief and Autoimmune with SpiritSend Us a Message!Shantel Ochoa, a remarkable shamanic Reiki practitioner, joins us to share her journey of consciously grief healing by working through the seven Chakras. Her story begins with childhood spiritual awakenings that set her on a path to connecting with the spiritual realm. We learn how the loss of her father and later her son profoundly impacted her, leading her on a journey of emotional healing and transformation. Shantel’s narrative is not just one of survival but of turning pain into a profound purpose, using her experiences to guide others in their healing jo...2024-12-2044 minWisdom RisingUncovering Our Starseed Origins and Galactic ConnectionsSend Us a Message!Could your soul have roots among the stars? Join us, Christine Renee and Shantel Ochoa, as we explore the fascinating realm of starseeds and our cosmic origins. Through the lenses of shamanism, mysticism, and energy healing, we unravel the mysteries of our potential galactic connections. From the Navajo star nations to the indigo and crystalline children, we share stories that challenge the boundaries of conventional thinking and invite you to reflect on the possibility of a broader interstellar family.Imagine offering Reiki and channeling light language only to uncover unexpected healing...2024-11-2559 minWisdom RisingEmbracing Seasonal Change: Self-Nourishment, Community, and the Cycle of Life and DeathSend Us a Message!Uncover the hidden wisdom of autumn as we journey through the shamanic lessons of the season. Join Isabel Wells and Shantel Ochoa as they explore the transformative power of autumn's energy, revealing profound insights into self-nourishment, community connection, and the cycles of life and death. With the vibrant energy of summer giving way to the introspective call of autumn, this episode promises to guide you towards reflection and renewal.Discover how to align with the earth's energy, embracing rest and reflection while letting go of what no longer serves you. Together...2024-10-2154 minWisdom RisingConnecting with Nature Through the Shamanic Spiritual RealmsSend Us a Message!Experience the transformative power of Nature through Shamanic perspectives. In this episode of Wisdom Rising, you'll discover how connecting with the Lower World, one of three spiritual realms in Shamanism, can bring profound healing and new perspectives into your life. In this episode, Christine and Shantel share their personal stories and practical tips on how to incorporate these Shamanic practices into your daily routine, emphasizing harmony and balance as essential components of your spiritual journey.This episode takes you on a journey into deeper understanding and harmony with Mother Earth. With...2024-10-071h 01Wisdom RisingBalancing Life's 10 Primary Areas: The Path to Harmony and JoySend Us a Message!Can you imagine transforming mundane daily routines into magical moments of joy and connection? Join us for this inspiring episode of the Wisdom Rising podcast, where we explore the process of balancing the 10 primary areas of life. Together, we reflect on how career, finances, family relationships, spirituality, home life, and more can be managed with ease and flow, encouraging you to release what no longer serves you and step forward with clarity and alignment to your highest self.Explore the intricate relationship between mindset and financial reality as we share practical...2024-09-2358 minWisdom 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 10Wisdom RisingClaiming Your Power to Heal: Physical, Emotional, and Energetic HealthSend Us a Message!Join us, Isabel Wells and Shantel Ochoa, in this thought-provoking episode of Wisdom Rising as we explore the importance of embracing your autonomy and power when it comes to your health and wellbeing on all levels. This conversation takes us through many topics, including: Functional medicineMaking healthier choicesThe power of words and positive vibrationsPresence versus projectionAlways coming back to our Reiki rootsThe different levels of well-beingSmall acts of kindness and self-care that can transform our physical, energetic and emotional healthAnd so much more!Learn about the profound connection between emotional self-care a...2024-09-0258 minWisdom RisingEmbracing Shadow Work: The Transformative Power of Inner HealingSend Us a Message!Can embracing the parts of yourself you've hidden away lead to true inner peace? Join us on Wisdom Rising as host Isabel Wells and Moon Rising Mystic Shantel Ochoa take you on an enlightening journey into the transformative power of shadow work. Together, we unravel the power of this profound practice, exploring how to understand and embrace your shadow to heal from the inside out. Through personal stories and practical techniques, we'll uncover how Shamanic healing supports this journey, helping you to shine a light on hidden strengths and attributes you n...2024-08-261h 05Wisdom RisingUnlocking Your Intuition: Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, and MoreSend Us a Message!Unlock the secrets to awakening your intuition and enhancing your self-discovery journey with us on the Wisdom Rising podcast. Christine Renee and Shantel Ochoa take you through the intricate landscape of the six spiritual gifts—clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, clairtangience, clairgustiance, and claircognizance. Through heartfelt stories and deep personal insights, we explore how childhood experiences and family conditioning shape your intuitive abilities. We share effective techniques like breathwork, journaling, and creating sanctuary spaces to help you quiet the mind and cultivate a stronger spiritual connection.Experience the profound energetic shifts brought by th...2024-08-191h 00Wisdom RisingShamanism, Mysticism, and Metaphysics Unveiled with Moon Rising Shamanic InstituteSend Us a Message!What if you could transform your traumas into sources of strength and purpose? Join us in the inaugural episode of Wisdom Rising, where we unveil the Moon Rising Shamanic Institute's transformative journey from ReikiCafe University. Learn about the divine guidance that inspired our rebrand, the symbolism behind our new logo, and our commitment to merging shamanism, metaphysics, mysticism, and self-awareness. Christine the Visionary, Shantel the Mystic, and Isabel Wells, the Alchemist, will share how we integrate the Divine Feminine and harmonious energetic balance into our work.Discover the courageous and alchemical...2024-08-081h 01Wisdom RisingIntroduction to Spiritual ArchetypesSend Us a Message!This week, join Shantel Ochoa as she introduces us to the fascinating world of presented in Caroline Myss' book, Sacred Contracts. The spiritual archetypes offer us a powerful lens through which we can perceive ourselves, others, and the world around us. When we work consciously with those archetypes, healing and magic can occur.In this conversation, we'll cover: What are archetypes The four Universal archetypes How the archetypes show us our higher purpose The energy and importance of each archetype And so much more!So, grab your tea or coffe...2024-07-2255 minWisdom RisingAlchemizing Trauma with Shantel and IsabelSend Us a Message!This week on the show, join Shantel Ochoa and Isabel Wells as they explore how we can alchemize traumatic events.Spiritual alchemy is the process of transmuting something difficult into the potential for personal growth and transformation. Typically depicted by turning metal to gold, alchemy allow us to process something traumatic and turn it into something life affirming.In this conversation, we will dive into spiritual alchemy, exploring what it is and why it's so important for spiritual and personal development. We'll also discuss traumatic events and their impacts o...2024-06-1757 minWisdom RisingHow to Cultivate Spiritual Alignment with Your Higher SelfSend Us a Message!This week on the show, join Isabel Wells and Shantel Ochoa as they explore how we can stay aligned even in the midst of difficult times.Whether you are working to break free from limiting beliefs and release old stories, heal past traumas, reduce stress, or enhance your confidence, finding ways to stay aligned in the midst of life can be a journey.In this conversation, we'll explore: How our subconscious mind impacts our alignment The trauma connection What unconditional alignment really meansThe manifesting connection How it all come...2024-06-1052 minWisdom RisingShadow Work 101Send Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week on the show, join Christine Renee and Shantel Ochoa as they dive in to Shadow Work.Shadow work is the practice of looking honestly and compassionately at our inner wounds and limiting beliefs. By facing our 'shadow self', or the self we tend to hide, we open to the possibility of healing and transformation.In this conversation, we will explore: What Shadow Work really is Why there is another layer to the Law of Attraction What it means to...2024-04-2954 minWisdom RisingFinding and Embodying Confidence as a Reiki PractitionerSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Shantel and Isabel as they discuss how you can embody confidence and empowerment as a Reiki practitioner. Whether you are new to Reiki or a seasoned practitioner, confidence and self-worth play a big role in how you feel in your practice.Wherever you are in your journey, you may find yourself facing imposter syndrome, fear of failure, or lack of self-worth in your Reiki abilities. Working through these experiences and using tangible tools and techniques to shift your energy towards...2024-04-0858 minWisdom RisingIdentifying and Moving Through Grief with ReikiSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Shantel Ochoa and Isabel Wells as they discuss how we can identify and release grief in our lives.Grief is a universal experience, but often gets pushed to the side when it is time to 'move on'. We shove grief down if it doesn't fit the typical presentation, and we're expected to move through the five stages of grief quickly so we can get back to 'normal life'.But grief fundamentally changes our lives, inside and out. In...2024-04-0153 minWisdom RisingHealing Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Disease with ReikiSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Christine, and Shantel as they talk about how you can heal chronic illness and autoimmune disease using Reiki!Our energy forms the blueprint for our physical reality, and chronic disease and illness is often, if not always, indicative of a deeper emotional or energetic issue!When we have the tools to work with our energy body, clear away trauma, realign our Chakras, and claim our power, we can create incredible transformation in our physical health.In...2024-03-2551 minWisdom RisingHow to Cultivate Conscious RelationshipsSend Us a Message!Welcome back to another episode of ReikiCafe Radio! This week, join Isabel Wells and Shantel Ochoa as they discuss what it's like to cultivate conscious relationships.Walking the spiritual path often leaves us feeling like a lone wolf, but there is unlimited potential for connection when we can approach relationships in an intentional and conscious way.In this conversation, we'll share our personal experiences with spiritual connections, discuss what tips and techniques we use to navigate conscious romantic relationships, and discuss the importance of self-awareness and sovereignty....2024-03-1854 min