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Welcome to Reiki Women Podcasts - a channel to provide an inclusive space for Reiki Women to discuss their present-day joys and challenges through forums and podcasts. With Bronwen Logan: https://ReikiwithBronwen.com Carrie Varela: https://www.reikihealingsociety.com Michaela Daystar: http://HeartscapesInsight.com

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Episodes

  1. RWP Episode 203: Being Kind to Yourself

    Being Kind to Yourself | Practicing Self-Compassion in Reiki What does it really mean to be kind to yourself? In this Reiki Women Podcast episode, we explore the Reiki precept “Hito ni shinsetsu ni” — be compassionate to yourself and others and why real self-compassion isn’t self-pity,...

  2. RWP Episode 202: Can Reiki see the future?

    In this episode, we explore the difference between psychic prediction and Reiki practice, and how the system of Reiki can support grounded, future-focused awareness in uncertain times. We talk about: ✨ Psychic ability vs Reiki intuition ✨ Anxiety, worst-case thinking & future fear ✨ “Seven...

  3. RWP Episode 201: Are Reiki Women Too Nice?

    Kindness is a core Reiki value… but what happens when being nice starts hurting your business, your boundaries, and your wellbeing? In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, we explore the hidden cost of over-flexibility and why compassion must include yourself first. We talk about the three...

  4. RWP Episode 200: Reiki Ruined My Relationship: When Spiritual Growth Pulls You From People You Love

    Can Reiki Ruin Your Relationship? It’s a question many Reiki practitioners quietly worry about… and in this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, we explore it honestly. Reiki practice doesn’t ruin relationships, but it does create change. And change can transform the dynamics of love…

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  5. RWP Episode 199: Is the Reiki community gatekeeping itself to death?

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, Carrie Varela and Bronwen Logan explore one of the most heated conversations in the Reiki world: ✨ Tradition vs accessibility ✨ Western vs Japanese approaches ✨ Certified vs self-taught practitioners Is the system of Reiki being protected… or policed?…

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  6. RWP Episode 198: Reiki, Sacred Rage & The Epstein Files

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, the hosts explore the emotional impact of the Epstein files and the complex feelings they evoke, anger, grief, helplessness, and the desire for accountability. Through the lens of the system of Reiki, they discuss how anger can be understood not as...

  7. RWP Episode #197: We Have to Believe in Reiki for it to Work?

    This is one of the most common questions we receive, and in this episode, we answer it honestly. If this podcast has supported you, please consider supporting us in return 💛 You can donate to our GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-re... Your contribution helps us continue sharing...

  8. RWP Episode #196: Do We Give Our Own Energy During a Reiki Session?

    We often hear the question: Am I giving my own energy during a Reiki session? In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, we explore this common concern and share our understanding from both Western and Japanese perspectives of the system of Reiki. Many Western teachings distinguish between...

  9. RWP Episode #195: Insights from the Radiance Series + RWP Fundraiser!

    We are entering our fourth year of the Reiki Women Podcast and stepping into 2026 with clarity, intention, and deep gratitude for this growing global community. ✨ If this podcast has supported your journey within the system of reiki, we invite you to help sustain it in 2026. Support our GoFundMe...

  10. Radiance Series | Pet-Sitting as a Reiki Practitioner with Christiane Michaels

    Welcome to Radiance, a series from the Reiki Women Podcast, where we explore how the system of Reiki can support everyday life, spiritual practice, and meaningful service. In this episode, we’re joined by Christiane Mikles, a professional pet sitter, Reiki practitioner, and longtime animal care...

  11. Radiance Series | Reiki for Animal Elders & End of Life with Janet Dobbs

    In this Radiance Series episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan, Carrie Varela, and Michaela Daystar are joined by Janet Dobbs, founder of Animal Paradise Communication and Healing, for a deeply touching conversation on Reiki, animal elders, and the sacred transitions at the end…

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  12. Radiance Series | Animal Reiki "Tails" from the Shelter with Teresa Montalbo

    Welcome to Radiance, a series from the Reiki Women Podcast, where we explore how Reiki Ryoho is lived, practiced, and embodied in service to the world. In this episode, we’re joined by Teresa Montalbo, Reiki practitioner and founder of Unleash Your Inner Peace in Niagara, Canada, for a heartfelt...

  13. 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...

  14. Radiance Series | Supporting Shelter Animals with Reiki Kelly McDermott Burns

    Join us in the first episode of the Radiance series on the Reiki Women Podcast where we have an insightful conversation with Kelly McDermott Burns, a passionate animal lover and experienced Reiki practitioner. Kelly shares her journey of combining her love for animals with Reiki, her experiences...

  15. Bronwen Logan and the Reiki Women Podcast Fundraiser

    https://gofund.me/c0a78594e Dear Reiki Women Podcast listeners, Thank you so much for being a part of our community! Reiki Women Podcast exists because of YOU—your listening, your presence, and your willingness to explore the system of Reiki together. It is because of this continued engagement…

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  16. New 2026 Radiance Series - Interviews with Animal Reiki Practitioners.

    Radiance is an interview series focusing on meaningful topics from our community of Reiki practitioners. This season, we're exploring the intersection of Reiki and our animal companions across every stage of their lives and in the environments they inhabit. From the vulnerable creatures and...

  17. RWP Episode #189: The Doreen Virtue Reiki Controversy with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, hosts Bronwen, Carrie, and Michaela delve into the controversy surrounding Doreen Virtue's recent evangelical conversion and her subsequent denouncement of various new age practices, in which she has unfortunately and incorrectly included the system of...

  18. RWP Episode #188: New Reiki Revelations with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, Bronwen Logan and Michaela Daystar delve into traditional Japanese Reiki teachings, inspired by an interview with Hiroshi Doi. They explore the notion that Reiki levels one and two (Shoden and Okuden) encompass the complete teachings of the system,...

  19. RWP Episode #187: To Heal or To Cure with Reiki Women Podcasts

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan and Carrie Varela delve into the nuanced differences between healing and curing within the context of Reiki. They explore how healing encompasses a holistic approach attending to the mind, body, and spirit, while curing is more about...

  20. RWP Episode #186: Should We Use AI for Spiritual Guidance? with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, Bronwen Logan, Carrie Varela and Michaela Daystar dive into the complex world of AI and its intersection with spiritual guidance. The discussion kicks off with an example of someone using ChatGPT to seek spiritual advice, questioning the implications…

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  21. RWP Episode #185: Getting in Good Relationship with Our Mind with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, hosts Michaela, Bronwen, and Carrie engage in a deep conversation about the overactivity of the mind and how the practice of Reiki invites us to balance the mind with the body, heart, and energy. They explore the concept of 'San Mitsu' or the three...

  22. RWP Episode #184: #1 Thing Holding Reiki Practitioners Back (and How to Overcome It!)

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, Bronwen and Carrie discuss the key barriers that hold practitioners back in their Reiki business, such as the need for courage, the fear of visibility, and societal pressures. They also touch on the importance of self-awareness, finding purpose, and...

  23. RWP Episode #183: Shifting our Energy out of Stagnant Patterns with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this enlightening episode, hosts Bronwen, Michaela, and Carrie explore the challenges of being stuck in a rut energetically, emotionally, and situationally. They delve into how the practice of Reiki can support and guide transformative changes. The conversation covers personal experiences with...

  24. RWP Episode #171: How to Choose a Reiki Teacher who is Right for You with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, hosts Michaela, Bronwyn, and Carrie discuss how to find the right Reiki teacher for your practice. They delve into the importance of examining the values, vision, and vibes of potential teachers, and the necessity of having multiple teachers to enrich...

  25. RWP Episode #182: What is Healing in the System of Reiki? with Reiki Women Podcast

    Welcome to the Reiki Women Podcast! In this episode, Bronwen Logan and Michaela Daystar delve into the fundamental question of what healing means within the system of Reiki. They explore how the system of Reiki aims to bring balance and connection, debunking new age stereotypes, and comparing...

  26. RWP Episode #181: Reiki and Transforming our Inner Critic with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, the hosts Bronwen Logan, Carrie Varela, and Michaela Daystar explore how the practice of Reiki can help transform your inner critic. By discussing personal experiences and practical strategies, they highlight how practising the system of Reiki promotes…

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  27. RWP Episode #180: Is Reiki a Gateway to Psychedelic Experiences with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, the hosts discuss the misconception that the aim of Reiki is to achieve intense, ecstatic spiritual experiences. They explore the true purpose of Reiki practice, emphasizing personal growth, emotional regulation, and a deeper connection to one's true...

  28. RWP Episode #179: Will Taylor Swift’s Love Last? with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan and Carrie Varela dive into the essence of love and relationships, starting off with the big news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey's engagement. The discussion moves into the realm of Japanese Reiki, debunking new age stereotypes…

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  29. RWP Episode #178: Reiki Mind, Beginner's Mind with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan and Michaela Daystar explore the concept of a 'beginner's mind' and its significance in the practice of Reiki. They discuss how this Zen Buddhist idea, popularized by Shunryu Suzuki's book 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind,' translates to…

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  30. RWP Episode #177: Did Financial Anxiety Become a Spiritual "Rule"? with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, we delve into the nuanced distinctions between rules and rituals in Reiki practice, specifically focusing on the concept of energy exchange. Following up on our previous discussion, we engage in a thoughtful conversation about whether Reiki…

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  31. RWP Episode #176: Rules vs ritual with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar, and Carrie Varela engage in a deep conversation about the roles of rules and rituals within the practice of Reiki. They explore personal perspectives on rules—both helpful and restrictive—and draw distinctions...

  32. RWP Episode #174: Freeing Ourselves from Being the Fixer with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of being a 'fixer' and how it relates to their Reiki practice. They explore the satisfaction and challenges of trying to fix other people or situations, and emphasize the importance of self-awareness and letting go. The...

  33. RWP Episode #173: Reiki as a Phenomenon in the World with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, the hosts delve into the distinction between Reiki as a spiritual energy phenomenon and Reiki as a system of practice. They emphasize the importance of this distinction for practitioners and seekers alike. The conversation shifts towards embracing the...

  34. RWP Episode #172: How to Connect with Reiki Students Perfectly Aligned with You

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar, and Carrie Varela discuss how reiki teachers can find the right students for their classes. They explore the importance of self-reflection, personal practice, and understanding one's motivation for teaching. The...

  35. RWP Episode #170: The Importance of Self-Care for Reiki Practitioners with Reiki Women Podcast

    Join Michaela Daystar and Carrie Varela as they discuss the importance of self-care for Reiki practitioners and healers in this episode of the 'Reiki Women Podcast.' They explore various aspects including setting boundaries, scheduling effectively, and recognizing self-care as a vital component…

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  36. RWP Episode #169: Our Favourite Japanese Reiki Practices with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of Japanese cultural influences within the system of Reiki. Our hosts share their personal journeys and insights into how traditional Japanese practices, elements of Buddhism, Shinto practices, and the arts have deeply impacted their understanding...

  37. RWP Episode #168: Navigating Spiritual Capitalism with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, we delve into the complex topic of spiritual capitalism and its impact on Reiki practice. The hosts discuss the balance between work and life, emphasizing the importance of self-practice and the origins of Reiki as primarily a self-development tool.…

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  38. RWP Episode #167: Helping Loved Ones with Reiki with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan and Carrie Varela discuss how Reiki can help support loved ones who are struggling with physical or emotional issues. They share personal stories about using Reiki to aid family members and pets, emphasizing the importance of...

  39. RWP Episode #166: Three Reiki Practices for Earth Day on Reiki Women Podcast

    Join us for a special Earth Day episode of Reiki Women Podcast, featuring hosts Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar, and Carrie Varela. This episode offers a collection of three guided earth meditations designed to help you connect deeply with our planet. These Reiki women guide you through various...

  40. RWP Episode #165: Change Perspective, Change Your Life with Reiki Women Podcast

    Join Bronwen, Michaela, and Carrie as they explore the profound role of shifting perspectives in achieving joy and well-being through the system of Reiki. This episode delves into the origins of these perspectives, the importance of focusing the mind, and the meaningful distinctions between…

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  41. RWP Episode #164: Your Body Your Practice with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar and Carrie Varela discuss the importance of adapting Reiki practices to suit both the practitioner’s needs and the client’s requirements. They explore topics like managing physical discomfort, maintaining mental and...

  42. RWP Episode #163: When do Labels Support or Hinder us? with Reiki Women Podcast

    Join Bronwen Logan and Michaela Daystar in this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast as they delve into the nuanced topic of labels in the system of Reiki. From the profound implications of being called a 'Reiki Master' to the supportive nature of labels like 'beginner's mind,' this discussion…

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  43. RWP Episode #162: Finding Your Niche with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar, and Carrie Varela dive deep into the concept of finding your niche within the practice of Reiki. They explore the importance of aligning your values with your teachings, the challenges of navigating extremism…

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  44. RWP Episode #161: Focussing Attention (our Greatest Asset) with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this enlightening episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, we dive into the transformative power of focused energy. Join us as we explore the concept that 'where our attention goes, our energy flows,' and discuss ways to harness this idea for personal and collective growth. Our hosts Bronwen,...

  45. RWP Episode #160: The Power of Words with Reiki Women Podcast

    Join Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar, and Carrie Varela in this episode of the Reiki Women Podcast as they explore the profound impact and mystical nature of words within the Japanese system of Reiki. Delve into topics such as the ancient concept of kotodama, the magic of finding the perfect…

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  46. RWP Episode #159: Are Politics Part of our Reiki Practice? with Reiki Women Podcast

    In this episode of the Reiki Women podcast, hosts Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar, and Carrie Varela, dive into the complex intersection between Reiki practice and political activism. The conversation explores the concept of 'wrathful compassion,' the system of Reiki's roots, and the crucial role...

  47. RWP Episode #158: Understand & Navigate Boundaries with Reiki and the Reiki Women Podcast

    Join hosts Bronwen Logan, Michaela Daystar, and Carrie Varela in this episode of the Reiki Women podcast as they reflect on the importance of boundaries in Reiki practice. The conversation delves into lessons learned from the 'Radiance' series, touching on themes such as self-care, preventing...

  48. RADIANCE: Liberating Women from Patriarchy, Colonization & Oppression with Elise Brenner

    In the last interview of the Radiance Series focussing on women's health and Reiki, hosts Carrie, Michaela, and Bronwen converse with special guest Elise Brenner, founder of Brenner Reiki Healing. The discussion delves deep into the cultural and structural challenges women face globally,...

  49. RADIANCE: Emotional Eating and Befriending Yourself with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

    Join us in this illuminating episode of Radiance as we interview Marla Mervis Hartman, the creator of 'Love Your Body, Love Yourself.' Marla shares her personal journey of overcoming disordered eating and negative body image through the transformative power of Reiki and radical self-compassion....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Reiki Women Podcasts - a channel to provide an inclusive space for Reiki Women to discuss their present-day joys and challenges through forums and podcasts.

With Bronwen Logan: https://ReikiwithBronwen.com Carrie Varela: https://www.reikihealingsociety.com Michaela Daystar: http://HeartscapesInsight.com

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Reiki Women

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