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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 19 MIN

S101: The Beginner's Guide to Reiki: Science, Energy & Why It Works

from Science of Reiki - Reiki, Energy Healing, Nervous System Regulation and the Research Behind It · host Molly Donlan

What is Reiki, really? Not the woo-woo version. The actual science-backed explanation that even the biggest skeptic can get behind.In this first episode, I break down what Reiki is from a scientific perspective, starting with particle theory and the physics of energy and frequency. You'll learn why everything in our universe, including you, is made up of vibrating particles, what that has to do with healing, and why Reiki isn't a superpower, a religion, or a placebo. It's a practice used in over 15% of hospitals across the United States, and there's real science behind why it works.I also kick off the Reiki in Real Life segment with a story about a near-deer-collision on a Maine backroad and how a hand to my heart brought me back to baseline in minutes.In this episode:What energy healing actually means from a physics perspectiveHow frequency and vibration explain the way Reiki worksWhy you don't need to believe in Reiki for it to workWhat Reiki is and what it absolutely is not🔮 Download the free companion workbook: https://mollydonlan.com/sor-workbook🔮 Want to learn Reiki in a way that actually makes sense? Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing training:https://mollydonlan.com/reikiwait

What is Reiki, really? Not the woo-woo version. The actual science-backed explanation that even the biggest skeptic can get behind.In this first episode, I break down what Reiki is from a scientific perspective, starting with particle theory and the physics of energy and frequency. You'll learn why everything in our universe, including you, is made up of vibrating particles, what that has to do with healing, and why Reiki isn't a superpower, a religion, or a placebo. It's a practice used in over 15% of hospitals across the United States, and there's real science behind why it works.I also kick off the Reiki in Real Life segment with a story about a near-deer-collision on a Maine backroad and how a hand to my heart brought me back to baseline in minutes.In this episode:What energy healing actually means from a physics perspectiveHow frequency and vibration explain the way Reiki worksWhy you don't need to believe in Reiki for it to workWhat Reiki is and what it absolutely is not🔮 Download the free companion workbook: https://mollydonlan.com/sor-workbook🔮 Want to learn Reiki in a way that actually makes sense? Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing training:https://mollydonlan.com/reikiwait

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