Ep. 30 | How Reiki Led Me Into Spiritual Oppression w/Elena Smale

What happens when the "light" of the New Age starts to feel more like darkness? In this episode of Kingdom Builders, I sit down with Elena Smale to unpack her journey from being a Reiki practitioner and energy healer to fully surrendering her business and life to Christ. She shares how her sessions often felt powerful and transformative at first, but over time, she struggled with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and spiritual oppression. After encountering Jesus, Elena renounced Reiki, tarot, crystals, and other occult practices, experiencing true deliverance and the lasting peace she had been searching for. We unpack the deception behind energy healing, the demonic exchanges happening beneath the surface, and how Jesus alone brings real healing and freedom.  About Elena: Elena Smale is a servant leader for the kingdom of God. After coming out of the all different kinds of darkness (binge drinking / party culture, idolizing partners / many heartbreaks, New Age spirituality) and into the true Light of Christ, Elena's calling was revealed through her testimony -- which is to expose darkness and help others become free in Jesus. This includes guiding others through deep transformation of inner healing, deliverance, and really understanding their identity, gifts and purpose here on this earth. She is excited to expand on the vision that God gave her for Fruitful Experiences which is a movement that embraces sharing testimonies, building community, and curating events / retreats with God at the center of it all.  You can connect with Elena @elevatebyelena on Instagram or on her Youtube channel. Book mentioned by Elena in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Freedom-Christ-Spiritual-Conflicts/dp/0764219421