Ready Set Reiki

Reiki can arrive in the most unexpected places and sometimes at the hardest time of your life. I’m joined by Lorena Rodrigo, a Reiki master, yoga teacher, and sound meditation practitioner based in the UK, whose path shifted when she received Reiki in the hospital during breast cancer treatment. She shares what it felt like to go into chemotherapy with Reiki support, why it helped her reconnect to her own energy, and how that experience turned into a lifelong commitment to deep listening and real presence.

We also get honest about the messy parts of the wellness world. Lorena and I talk about common Reiki misconceptions, why you don’t need “special powers” to practice energy healing, and how to spot green flags in a Reiki practitioner or teacher. If you’ve ever felt put off by labels, gatekeeping, or performative spirituality, you’ll appreciate her grounded take: find what you resonate with, trust your intuition, and choose practitioners who feel sincere and safe.

In our listener Q and A, we dig into sound healing and the nervous system, including how vibration can influence the vagus nerve, support the parasympathetic “rest and digest” response, and help the brain shift into meditative states through entrainment. Lorena also shares her go-to practices for overwhelm, her commitment to daily self-Reiki, favorite instruments, plus how to find her work, trainings, and retreat offerings.

Lorena Rodrigo is a Reiki Master and guide of sound and stillness — a certified Sound Meditation Guide and teacher of Anusara, Yin, Pregnancy and Restorative Yoga, based in Reading, UK. Her work is devoted to the art of listening as a pathway into presence, attunement and subtle awareness.
Rooted in Reiki mastery, Lorena approaches vibration as a universal language — waves of resonance moving through the vast ocean of consciousness. Through this lens, her offerings invite participants to experience sound not only as something heard, but as something deeply felt, creating space for the body, mind and energy field to settle into natural harmony.
Through an intuitive weaving of breath, gentle movement and sound, Lorena creates immersive and nurturing spaces that encourage deep rest and inward exploration. Her sound meditations unfold as sensory journeys where time softens and awareness expands.
Drawing on the rich overtones of gongs, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, harp, shamanic drums, rain sticks and voice, Lorena guides participants through layers of vibration that support nervous system regulation, inner clarity and profound stillness — inviting each person to listen to the subtle tides moving within and around them.
Lorena Rodrigo
Yoga / Reiki / Sound Therapy
www.lorenarodrigo.com
@lorena.c.rodrigo
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The fastest way to lose confidence in your Reiki path is to feel like you have to do it “the one right way” or wear a title that doesn’t even fit. I’m joined by Carrie Varella, founder of Reiki Healing Society, co-host of the Reiki Women Podcast, and creator of the GoPro Reiki mentorship program, for an honest conversation about what it means to grow as a Reiki practitioner and build a sustainable Reiki business without getting trapped by hierarchy, hype, or rigid rules.

We talk about how Reiki found Carrie through yoga, what it’s like to study multiple Reiki lineages (including the shift into Holy Fire Reiki), and why one of the biggest Reiki misconceptions is confusing Reiki energy healing with spiritual mediumship. We also get into the online Reiki training debate after COVID: what changes, what stays the same, and why the real measure of a good Reiki course is whether students leave feeling clear, capable, and supported. If you’ve been searching for learn Reiki online, distance Reiki, Reiki attunement, or Reiki certification, you’ll hear a grounded take that centers ethics and accessibility.

Then we go deeper into the language we use. Carrie shares why she no longer feels called to use the term “Reiki master,” how decolonization principles can help us question titles and power dynamics, and why cultural appropriation matters in the world of Reiki and yoga. We close with practical Reiki business support: mentorship, community, income streams, and the upcoming Reiki Business Summit where practitioners can connect and grow together.
Carrie Varela is the founder of the Reiki Healing Society, co-host of the Reiki Women Podcast and creator of the Go Pro with Reiki Mentorship Program. She is a Reiki practitioner, Reiki teacher, yoga instructor, Vedic astrologer, mother, mystic and modern day healer. She inspires people to connect with spirit, nature and their truest essence through Reiki, Yoga & Vedic Astrology. Carrie has had the privilege to study many diverse lineages of Reiki. In 2023, she traveled to Japan to tour the sacred sites of Reiki—an experience that was both incredible and life-changing. 

With over 15 years of experience as a solo practitioner and woman-owned small business owner, Carrie is passionate about supporting emerging and existing Reiki professionals navigate the creative process of building a thriving Reiki business. She believes that maintaining courage, joy and resilience comes more easily when you have the right support. With guidance, inspiration and community your growth as a Reiki pro is only a matter of time. 

Reiki Healing Society
Phone: 303-919-4330
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.reikihealingsociety.com

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Two hundred episodes doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you keep showing up, especially after grief, fear, and the moments where you wonder if you can even speak with confidence again. I’m Tracy Seawright, and this anniversary reflection pulls back the curtain on why Ready Set Reiki exists, how it grew, and what I’ve learned from building a Reiki and energy healing podcast rooted in service rather than sales.

I share the surprising push that started it all, including a “pay-to-play” media pitch that didn’t sit right, and why I chose to create a free platform where Reiki practitioners can share their stories at no cost. Along the way, I talk about my own Reiki journey, from early exposure to Reiki, to returning during the pandemic, to moving through deep grief and rebuilding confidence through daily self-Reiki, prayer, and consistency. If you’ve ever felt called to help others while still healing yourself, you’ll recognize that path.

We also get practical. I break down what Reiki is (universal life force energy), why it’s a stress-reducing complementary therapy, and how to start in a way that feels safe and clear. We talk about choosing between in-person and online Reiki sessions, finding an ethical Reiki practitioner, asking what a session includes, and exploring Reiki training options like Usui Reiki and Holy Fire Reiki. I also name common misconceptions, explain intuitive vs systematic styles, and remind you that Reiki respects free will.

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Thank you everyone for continuing with me on this journey and together let’s sprinkle Reiki throughout the world. From the curious beginner to the season master teacher.
Tracy Searight is an educator, yoga, teacher, Reiki, master teacher, business owner, author 
 
 
Her most important roles  being  that of wife, mother and firm mom. She lives in El Paso, Texas with her husband, Kevin Dibert and 
 fur babies. Reach out if he would like a Reiki session or you’re interested in Reiki training or yoga training. Online or in person in the El Paso Texas area check out Tracy’s new TV show Laughing light workers on a new reality TV.

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Your home can look fine on the outside and still feel wrong in your body. If you’ve ever walked into your own space and felt your shoulders tighten, your energy drop, or your mind start racing, you’re not imagining it. I sit down with Lisa Morton, a feng shui master teacher, holistic interior designer, and Reiki master, to talk about what “aligned at home” really means when real life is messy, stressful, and loud. 

Lisa shares her journey from designing luxury private jet interiors to finding energy healing through Reiki during a period of burnout, anxiety, and perfectionism. We talk about the moment Reiki finally made her feel lighter, why that experience pushed her to train, and how she began experimenting with Reiki in houses before going deeper into feng shui and distance space clearing. Along the way, we explore what to look for in a Reiki practitioner or teacher, and why genuine connection matters more than doing everything “the right way.” 

From there we get practical. Lisa breaks down instinctive feng shui, how a bagua map can overlay your floor plan like an energetic compass, and why virtual feng shui consultations can be surprisingly powerful with nothing more than a conversation and a simple layout. We also answer listener questions about her Intuitive Home Method, a 30-day transformation that helps you look past décor and into what your body and family actually need. And yes, we go there: cacti, poison arrows, and how sharp shapes can subtly stress your nervous system over time. 
Lisa Morton is a designer, Feng Shui master teacher, and the creator of the Intuitive Home Method. For 20+ years she's transformed homes, businesses, and even luxury private aircraft interiors. Her superpower is blending grounded design with distance space clearings and Feng Shui so your home supports your health, momentum, and joy. Lisa works with clients worldwide, is the host of the Feng Shui Living Podcast and the author of Aligned at Home, a book on creating deeply aligned, high-vibe homes. 

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Special 
podcasthon episode 

Your body can spot the truth long before your mind can explain it, and that might be the missing piece in your Reiki journey. I sit down with Jen T Peterson, a self-trust igniter and shamanic Reiki master teacher, to talk about what happens when “strategy” is not the problem and the real issue is internal noise, fear, and energy that is not even yours to carry. 

We get honest about one of the biggest Reiki misconceptions: the idea that a practitioner is “doing Reiki” to someone. Jen breaks down how Reiki healing really works when we focus on being a clear channel for source energy, and why forcing outcomes can create more stress, more burnout, and more confusion. From visibility and leadership to decision making and momentum, we explore how self-trust becomes practical when you learn to read clear body signals like expansion and contraction. 

We also go deep on boundaries for empaths, coaches, and healers. We talk about how overgiving knocks your energy out of balance, why “feel the fear and do it anyway” can backfire, and what it looks like to release fear first so you can be seen without self-abandonment. Plus, Jen shares unforgettable stories from equine-assisted coaching at a horse rescue, including moments where horses seem to identify energy blocks faster than the humans in the room. 
Jenn T Peterson is the Self-Trust Igniter™ who works with women when internal noise disrupts clarity, decisions, and momentum. She’s brought in when strategy isn’t the issue, something beneath it is interfering with visibility, boundaries,s or leadership. Jenn defines visibility as being seen and leadership as staying true once you are. Her work restores clarity so decisions hold and women move forward without force or self-abandonment.

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