Radiance Series | Reiki with Injured, Captive & Free Roaming Wildlife with Charis Nick-Torok

Join us for a deeply moving episode of the Reiki Women Podcast – Radiance Series as we sit in conversation with Charis Nick-Torok — former attorney, educator, animal law advocate, and devoted Reiki practitioner whose life’s work bridges ethics, compassion, and care for wildlife.Charis shares her remarkable vocational journey from the legal world into hands-on wildlife rehabilitation, where her Reiki practice became a powerful tool for supporting injured, captive, and free-roaming animals. She speaks to the importance of caregiver support, honoring animal agency, and practicing the system of Reiki through the Let Animals Lead method and the Usui Reiki Ryoho Tradition of Reiki.Together, we explore the emotional and ethical complexities of working with wildlife, the distinctions between offering Reiki treatments to domestic versus wild animals, and how daily Reiki practice shapes both personal life and professional advocacy. This conversation is a heartfelt reflection on kindness, coexistence, and what it means to live in service to all beings.✨ Special Highlight:Charis also shares details about an upcoming FREE three-part symposium presented by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals and the Law, focused on compassionate, ethical, and legal considerations surrounding end-of-life care for our beloved animal companions.🐾 Upcoming Free SymposiumThe End of Life Journey with Our Beloved Animals: From Diagnosis to Life After LossThis three-part series explores the emotional, practical, ethical, and legal complexities of end-of-life care for companion animals and equines. Sessions may be attended individually or as a full series.💛 Registration is free, but advance registration is required.Use code EOL26COMP at checkout to waive the fee (code is not listed on the registration page).SESSION ONEEnd of Life Decisions and Ethical Considerations for Our Ailing Animals📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (EST)🔗 More Info & Registration: https://nysba.org/events/the-end-of-life-journey-with-our-beloved-animals-session-1/Moderator: Charis Nick-TorokSpeakers include Gail Pope & Dr. Amir Shanon, DVMSESSION TWOLosing a Beloved Animal: Navigating the Spectrum of Grief and Bereavement📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026⏰ 2:00pm – 3:30pm (EST)🔗 More Info & Registration: https://nysba.org/events/the-end-of-life-journey-with-our-beloved-animals-session-2/SESSION THREELegal Considerations for End-of-Life Decisions Concerning Our Animals📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026⏰ 2:00pm – 3:00pm (EST)🔗 More Info & Registration: https://nysba.org/events/the-end-of-life-journey-with-our-beloved-animals-session-3/⚖️ Note for attorneys: Session 3 qualifies for one (1) CLE credit.HOW TO BOOK!ALL SESSIONS FREE with code EOL26COMP. To register you must set up a NYSBA account first, or email [email protected] or call 800-582-2452 and NYSBA staff can help you register.This episode is an invitation into reverence — for animals, for energy, and for the choices we make when love meets responsibility.00:00 Introduction to the system of Reiki and Trusting the Universal Life Force01:22 Welcome to the Reiki Women Podcast02:18 Introducing Charis Nick Toro04:01 Cherise's Journey: From Law to Wildlife Rehabilitation04:52 The Calling: A Life Devoted to Animals06:03 Massive Career Shift: From Teaching to Wildlife Law07:25 Discovering Reiki and Finding Alignment08:47 Moving to Tucson and Working with Wildlife09:59 The Importance of Caregiver Support13:03 Differences Between Domestic and Wild Animals in Reiki19:55 Coexisting with Wildlife24:42 Legal Advocacy for Animals30:23 The Role of Reiki in Legal and Personal Life37:14 Reflecting on Compassion and Kindness37:40 The Impact of Daily Practice38:48 Discovering the Essence of Reiki40:41 Bridging the Gap with Animal Reiki42:46 Stories of Hope and Connection46:26 Advocacy and Education for Animal Welfare51:32 Cherise's Experiences with Reiki and Animals01:00:11 Upcoming Symposium on Animal End-of-Life Care01:05:12 Final Thoughts and Gratitude--About the PodcastReiki Women Podcast shares the voices of women-identified Reiki practitioners from around the world. Through stories of healing, lineage, and spiritual practice, we explore the culture and community of Reiki practice.Join hosts Bronwen Logan, Carrie Varela, and Michaela Daystar as they reflect on the system of Reiki and the women who shape its path.Meet the Hosts🌿 Bronwen Logan — @reikiwithbronwen🌿 Carrie Varela — @reikihealingsociety🌿 Michaela Daystar — @heartscapes.insight🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platforms💛 Support us on BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217494/supporters/new📲 Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/reikiwomenpodcasts/groups#ReikiHealing #WomenInReiki #ReikiPodcast #ReikiLineage #ReikiCommunity #SpiritualPracticeSupport the show