Your animal isn’t a passive client, they’re an active participant with preferences, boundaries, and surprisingly clear opinions. We sit down with Nancy Welsh, a Reiki master specializing in animal Reiki, to unpack what actually changes when you stop treating pets like tiny humans and start honoring consent, safety, and choice. We share stories from real sessions, including why animals often want only a few minutes of Reiki, how they “ask” for energy in their own language, and what it means to offer Reiki without overwhelming a cage, tank, or room. From there, we go deeper into the emotional side of the work. Nancy opens up about grief, self-love, and the heavy feeling so many pet guardians carry after a transition: I didn’t do enough. We talk about caretaker fatigue, forgiveness, and why validating pet loss grief matters when the world tries to minimize it. We also address behavioral euthanasia, the judgment that can surround it, and the need for supportive spaces like the Losing Lulu community for guardians and animal professionals. We also get practical about choosing a Reiki practitioner, the role of intuitive healing, and why distance Reiki can be a game changer for anxious pets who do best at home. If you’re searching for Reiki for pets, animal communication adjacent insights, or compassionate end-of-life support, this conversation offers grounded guidance and real comfort. If it resonates, subscribe, share with a fellow pet lover, and leave a review so more people can find this kind of support. Nancy Welch – Balancing Connections Short Bio (Host Introduction) (this short version is just a suggestion if needed) Nancy Welch is a Reiki Master specializing in Animal Reiki and the human–animal bond. She is certified in Holy Fire® III World Peace Reiki, Animal Reiki, and Karuna Reiki® through the International Center for Reiki Training. Nancy is also a Certified Level III Animal Communicator through Linda Roberts, a Certified End-of-Life Pet Doula through Elaine McCarty (The Animal Reiki Lady), and an Angel Oracle Card Reader with Kyle Gray. Through her practice, Balancing Connections, Nancy helps animals release anxiety, emotional stress, and energetic imbalances while supporting deeper connection between pets and the people who love them. Her work focuses on supporting energetic balance and emotional healing for animals and their human companions. Nancy offers Animal Reiki sessions, connection experiences such as Connected Hearts, and compassionate support for animals and their guardians during times of transition. She also leads Peaceful Paws & Reiki, a heart-centered pet loss support circle that helps people navigate the grief of losing a beloved animal companion. Nancy is a corporate sponsor of the Losing Lulu Behavioral Euthanasia Summit, which begins April 19 and offers free registration for pet guardians and professionals. Her work and events can also be found on DragonflyReiki.me. Nancy Welch Nancy Welch is a Reiki Master and animal wellness practitioner who helps animals and their people find calm, balance, and deeper connection through Reiki, intuitive insight, and compassionate support. Through her practice, Balancing Connections, Nancy works with animals experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, illness, life transitions, and end-of-life journeys while also supporting the humans who love them. Nancy Welch began her journey into energy healing while still working in the business world. After a particularly gruel Support the show Ready Set Reiki is a journey From the curious beginner to the Season Master Teacher www.readysetreiki.com Send in your questions readysetreiki@gmail.com Thank you.
