The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast

Welcome to our special Winter Solstice edition, where we delve deep into the realms of personal growth and spiritual healing. We focus on the unique journey each of us is on, especially during this significant time of the year, the Winter Solstice. Our discussion revolves around the importance of embracing our individual paths.

We explore how comparison can lead to self-doubt and insecurity, and how Reiki can help us recognize and empower our authentic selves. We discuss the role of social media in exacerbating comparison and the shift towards authenticity that's currently happening.

You can experience a guided Reiki meditation titled "Winter Solstice Reiki | Reflection Pool Journey to Envision Your Ideal Life"

The Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast: The podcast where we talk about all things Reiki! The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast is for all members of the Reiki community, lineages, and levels of training! Reiki questions and topics can be about everything; personal development, spiritual growth, Reiki healing techniques, teaching Reiki, Reiki training, and other professional Reiki business practices. https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/

**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body’s natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

The Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast: The podcast where we talk about all things Reiki! The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast is for all members of the Reiki community, lineages, and levels of training! Reiki questions and topics can be about everything; personal development, spiritual growth, Reiki healing techniques, teaching Reiki, Reiki training, and other professional Reiki business practices. https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/

Colleen and Robyn can be reached at: ReikiLifestyle.com

Contact Colleen: [email protected] Facebook: @reikilifestyle Instagram: @colleenbenelli

Contact Robyn: [email protected] Facebook/Instagram: @robynbenellireiki

Julia Caroline Youngblood grew up surrounded by cotton fields on Breston Plantation, a historic ancestral home located in Riverton, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana State University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting with a minor in French language, graduating Magna cum Laude. Youngblood pursued graduate work at Syracuse University, New York, and received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Louisiana Tech University with a concentration in Drawing and Painting. She also completed her 200-hour RYT training at Shrimath Yoga (Bihar School) near Bangalore, India in 2015. She received Reiki in January 2017 when she met her first Reiki teacher, Linda Drake, in Austin and received attunements to traditional Usui Reiki. I, I, & III. Soon after that, they traveled together to Michigan to the ICRT, to study Usui / Holy Fire iii Reiki Master, Advanced Reiki, and Karuna Reiki Master Training with William Rand.

In 2019, she began studying with Reiki Lifestyle Next Step Reiki and retook all levels of ICRT training with Colleen Bennelli in 2020. That year she also became a Professional Member of the International Center for Reiki Training. During 2019-2020, she completed ICRT Animal Reiki I, II, and Master training as well. In 2022 she completed Next Step Reiki and is now taking a second year of Explore the Twelve Heavens classes with Reiki Lifestyle. In 2023, She was fortunate to retake her Master Class at Mount Kurama, Japan for the 101st anniversary of Reiki and also retake her Karuna class at the ICRT Center in Hana, Hawaii, both with Colleen and William. Youngblood has teaching experience as instructor of record for beginning watercolor and teaching assistant in numerous courses at the college level. She has also taught Usui / Holy Fire iii Reiki I and II and Master Level. She has received two Artist’s Career Advancement Grants (2011, 2015) awarded by Louisiana Division of the Arts.

Caroline served as Louisiana Public Broadcasting's Louisiana Legends Portrait Artist 2019-2022. She has shown her work extensively in museums, galleries, and competitions across the American south. An artist and entrepreneur, Caroline is the sole proprietor of J.Caroline Youngblood Fine Art, LLC and Youngblood Reiki. She has been working as a professional artist since 1998, while attending art school. Upon completion of her Master of Fine Arts, she has been devoted full time to creating a business through her gifts and talents with a studio in Monroe, Louisiana. Her work is available for purchase at her home gallery or virtual gallery online. Caroline’s printed art hangs in Oschner’s Hospitals and Clinics, doctor’s offices, waiting rooms, hotels, banks, and restaurants. Her latest venture is her Printed Shop (online and boutique) which sells art, pillows, apparel, kitchenware, notecards, all printed with her images.

Caroline Youngblood, MFA Drawing & Painting carolineyoungblood.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/caroline.youngblood.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolineyoungbloodprinted/

✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn Classes: https://reikilifestyle.com/classes-page/ FREE Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/community/ Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ (available on all major platforms too) Website: https://reikilifestyle.com/

Colleen Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReikiLifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikilifestyleofficial

Robyn Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynbenellireiki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robynbenellireiki

**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body’s natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Join us on this Reiki journey and Reiki guided meditation designed to help you embrace your inner authority and discover your true potential. In this session, you'll be guided through a series of visualization techniques that enhance your chakras, align your energies, and connect you deeply with your inner self.

There are moments of silences during this meditation for you to have your own inner experience.

The Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast: The podcast where we talk about all things Reiki! The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast is for all members of the Reiki community, lineages, and levels of training! Reiki questions and topics can be about everything; personal development, spiritual growth, Reiki healing techniques, teaching Reiki, Reiki training, and other professional Reiki business practices. https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/

**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body’s natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Colleen and Robyn can be reached at: ReikiLifestyle.com

Contact Colleen: [email protected] Facebook: @reikilifestyle Instagram: @colleenbenelli

Contact Robyn: [email protected] Facebook/Instagram: @robynbenellireiki

What are the rules? Who made them, and do we have to follow them?

Join us for a transformative session exploring the power of inner authority in Reiki and how it contrasts with outer authority. In this talk, we delve into the essence of Reiki as a path to personal spiritual discovery, highlighting how it empowers individuals to trust their intuition and tailor their healing journey. Discover the benefits of relying on your own experiences, fostering self-confidence, and achieving a deeper connection with your spiritual self. Whether you're a seasoned Reiki practitioner or new to the concept, this discussion will provide valuable insights into making more autonomous choices in your spiritual practices. Tune in to learn how to harness your inner authority and navigate your unique spiritual path with confidence.

You can also enjoy a meditation titled: "Reveal Your Inner Authority: A Reiki Meditation for Self-Empowerment"

The Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast: The podcast where we talk about all things Reiki! The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast is for all members of the Reiki community, lineages, and levels of training! Reiki questions and topics can be about everything; personal development, spiritual growth, Reiki healing techniques, teaching Reiki, Reiki training, and other professional Reiki business practices. https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/

**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body’s natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

The Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast: The podcast where we talk about all things Reiki! The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast is for all members of the Reiki community, lineages, and levels of training! Reiki questions and topics can be about everything; personal development, spiritual growth, Reiki healing techniques, teaching Reiki, Reiki training, and other professional Reiki business practices. https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/

Colleen and Robyn can be reached at: ReikiLifestyle.com

Contact Colleen: [email protected] Facebook: @reikilifestyle Instagram: @colleenbenelli

Contact Robyn: [email protected] Facebook/Instagram: @robynbenellireiki

Amanda McCordic is a mother, wife, lawyer, entrepreneur, terminal cancer survivor and a Holy Fire® Karuna Reiki Master. In December 2019, Amanda was diagnosed with aggressive Breast Cancer, and by April of 2020, the cancer was deemed terminal. A classic type “A” personality, Amanda made the conscious decision to live with hope and to focus on healing, rather than dying. Through divine intervention Amanda had her very first Reiki session 12 hours after finding her first cancer tumour. Amanda’s cancer journey kicked started her spiritual journey, and she leaned heavily into Reiki to help her heal all parts of her body, mind and soul. Defying her oncologist expectations or understandings, Amanda was able to totally heal her cancer metastases, and her scans have remained clean since November 2020. While pushing through her own healing, Amanda witnesses her husband, Matt, losing his battle with his mental health. In March of 2020, Matt committed suicide in their home, leading to some of the most emotional and spiritually challenging days of her life. Amanda again leaned into Reiki, making peace with his choice and the difficult path they had walked together. Amanda openly chronicled the ups and downs of her cancer journey and her loss of Matt on her Facebook page, “Amanda’s Tango with Terminal Cancer.” Offering candid insight into her path and the lessons she had learnt. Amanda credits Reiki with guiding and healing her. Amand has such gratitude for all that Reiki is and does for her, she felt called to help spread the light, hope and love of Reiki to all those who seek it, while also assisting Reiki Master’s with sharing their light through entrepreneurship. It was as a result of this calling that Dragonfly Marketplace was created. Amanda resides just outside of Fredericton, New Brunswick, with her second husband Brad, children Ethan and Amelia, dogs Larsen and Zoe, and cats Jake Puralota and CleoCatra. She remains healthy, strong, vibrant and incredibly thankful for her second chance.

Connect Amanda:

Website: https://dragonflyreiki.me

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragonfly.reiki.marketplace

Facebook page, “Amanda’s Tango with Terminal Cancer.” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064737608742

✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn Classes: https://reikilifestyle.com/classes-page/ FREE Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/community/ Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ (available on all major platforms too) Website: https://reikilifestyle.com/

Colleen Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReikiLifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikilifestyleofficial

Robyn Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynbenellireiki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robynbenellireiki

**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body’s natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.