Reiki Women Podcast Episode 204: What has Reiki actually cost us? (Ep 1)

This is the first of several episodes exploring the theme: What Has Reiki Cost Us?

In this first-ever “Questions From a Hat” episode of the Reiki Women Podcast, we explore a side of Reiki practice that isn’t talked about enough: the sacrifices, challenges, fears, and identity shifts that can come with walking a spiritual path for many years.

Through surprise questions pulled from our very fashionable hats 👒✨ we discuss:

• ✨The mental and emotional intensity of Reiki practice
• ✨Spiritual work, ethics, and taboo topics in the Reiki world
• ✨Why saying “I’m a Reiki teacher” can still feel uncomfortable
• ✨Fear of judgment from others • Leaving conventional careers and questioning stability
• ✨Western vs Japanese Reiki misconceptions
• ✨The life paths we might have lived — and why we’d still choose Reiki again

This episode is honest, reflective, funny, and deeply human.

Watch here:

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✨ Episode 2 is coming next: How Reiki impacts relationships 👀

About the Podcast

Reiki 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

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