The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast

Colleen and Robyn Benelli
  • 4.6 (136)
  • Spirituality
  • Weekly

On the Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast (previously ReikiChat™) we talk about all the ways Reiki can help you in your daily life. Robyn Benelli and Colleen Benelli - Licensed Reiki Master Teacher for the International Center for Reiki Training - talk about how to use Reiki as a life management tool, a spiritual path, an energy healing medicine that reduces stress and pain, Reiki as a path to mindfulness and meditation, and Reiki for healing of the body, mind and soul. Usui sensei said, "Reiki is the secret art of inviting happiness." It reveals our spirit and awakens our consciousness. Colleen answers your questions about Reiki techniques, spirituality, healing, personal growth, how to learn Reiki in classes, how to use Reiki to invite happiness and she often has other Reiki guest speakers. But most of all, this podcast provides a global Reiki community by creating the opportunity for us join together in our common goal of contributing to the wellness of the world. Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast has a monthly Online Reiki Circle where we talk live on a conference call! Come join the conversation!

  1. 2d ago

    Robyn and Colleen Understand Your Spiritual Guidance and Take Your Next Step

    Join Robyn and Colleen Benelli as they explore the profound layers of spiritual guidance, intuition, and inner authority. Discover how Reiki acts as a pathway to heal the layers preventing you from hearing your inner voice and connecting with divine wisdom. Tune in to learn how to discern your unique intuition style and navigate your spiritual path with confidence.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:   ●      Discover how Reiki serves as a powerful pathway to connect with your inner truth and spiritual guidance. ●      Explore different intuition styles, from clear intellect to clairvoyance, and how to recognize your unique method of receiving guidance. ●      Master the art of discernment to separate your own inner authority from outside influences and overwhelming empathy. ●      Learn practical ways to apply Reiki and spiritual guidance to your daily life, from small decisions to major life transitions. Timestamps:   ●      00:00 - Introduction to spiritual guidance and the upcoming November 17th webinar ●      04:23 - Defining spiritual guidance, intuition, and inner authority through Reiki ●      08:10 - Colleen's personal journey from religious upbringing to nature and Reiki ●      16:03 - Embracing the lifelong, continuous expansion of spiritual practice ●      27:37 - Using Reiki to access guidance and overcome personal pain points ●      40:26 - Managing overwhelming empathy and discovering your intuitive superpower ●      49:49 - Practical Reiki tools, symbols, and upcoming Next Step Reiki classes ●      01:02:43 - In-depth overview of Next Step Reiki and Explore the 12 Heavens courses ●      01:16:51 - Understanding intuition styles, clear intellect, and real-life validation ●      01:37:24 - Wrap up and final details on reikilifestyle.com resources Mentioned in this Episode:  ●      Next Step Reiki Training Courses ●      Explore the 12 Heavens and Meet Your Spiri Guides ●      Chukotka - The Great Bear of First Creation ●      Usui Reiki Ryoho, Holy Fire Reiki ●      Reiki distance symbol, mental emotional symbol, and power symbol ●      The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan   Connect with Colleen & Robyn ReikiLifestyle.com Reiki Lifestyle Podcast - On major podcast channels Free Online Reiki Share: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time, for a global Reiki healing circle. Free phone consultation: with Danni Instagram: @reikilifestyleofficial Email: info@reikilifestyle.com  Love the Show? If this episode helped you on your journey, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us share the gift of Reiki with more people around the world! **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.

  2. 6d ago

    Guided Reiki Journey: Staying Connected to Your Spiritual Guidance

    Join Danni Smith for a guided Reiki journey to stay connected to your spiritual guidance as life unfolds. Bring forward a decision, a change, or a question you've been carrying, and give yourself time to listen. Cross the Bridge of Light to the River of Peace, where you can receive Reiki for impatience, uncertainty, disappointment, and expectations about your path. Then enter the Hall of Wisdom to connect with your enlightened Spirit Guides and explore what needs your attention now. Through whole-body listening, consider what you're learning, what feels clearer, and whether your next step involves continuing, adjusting, pausing, or completing something already begun. Key Insights Compassion for Your Experience: Bring your hopes, effort, disappointment, and uncertainty to the River of Peace. Allow yourself to receive care for what you've been carrying. Your Natural Way of Receiving: Thoughts, images, sensations, impressions, and quiet awareness all have a place in this journey. Give yourself time to notice how guidance comes forward for you. Guidance as Life Unfolds: Return to the situation you brought into the journey and ask what you're learning and what needs attention now. Allow your understanding to develop alongside your questions. Practical Next Steps: Consider whether to continue, adjust, pause, or complete a step. Include preparation, timing, resources, and the people and animals affected by your choices.   People Also Ask (FAQ) What can I bring into this Reiki journey? Bring a decision, a change, a new practice, or an area of life that has your attention. Include your hopes, feelings, and questions about how to continue working with your spiritual guidance. How can I work with impatience or uncertainty during the journey? At the River of Peace, you're invited to give Reiki to those feelings and receive compassion for your experience. Allow time to rest, listen, and consider what feels clearer in the present moment. What is whole-body listening in a Reiki journey? Whole-body listening involves noticing your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, including what you experience in your head, heart, or gut. Danni also invites quiet receiving alongside words, images, and impressions. How can I bring the experience into everyday life? Consider what needs your attention and what action fits your current circumstances. Give your chosen practice a place in your routine, and continue bringing your experiences and developing questions into Reiki and your relationship with your Spirit Guides. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/  Free webinar Nov 17th: https://reikilifestyle.com/free-webinar-how-to-receive-and-trust-your-spiritual-guidance/

  3. 6d ago

    Staying Connected to Your Spiritual Guidance When You Feel Uncertain

    What happens when you follow your spiritual guidance and things unfold differently than you expected? Or you keep asking for clarity, and the answer still hasn't come? Join Robyn Benelli, with Danni Smith, for a conversation about staying connected to your spiritual guidance through uncertainty, impatience, changing plans, and everyday life. Robyn shares personal experiences with waiting for answers, questioning expectations, and learning to recognize guidance in her own way. Explore how Reiki can support you where you are, how to recognize when you're waiting for someone else's approval, and how to bring your spiritual practice into a busy day. Give yourself room to ask questions, notice what you receive, and take your next step. Watch the Companion Reiki Journey: Guided Reiki Journey: Staying Connected to Your Spiritual Guidance: https://youtu.be/2ajz9lN1EJ0 Key Insights: Let Reiki Meet You Where You Are: Bring your frustration, uncertainty, and expectations into your practice. Ask about one part of a situation at a time and give yourself room to listen. Give Your Questions Time: Some answers become clear through experience and reflection. Robyn shares how one spiritual question stayed with her for four years before she recognized its answer. Allow Your Understanding to Change: Your energy, responsibilities, resources, and relationships can affect your next step. Revisit what you know now and ask what to continue, adjust, or pause. Notice When You're Waiting for Approval: Seeking another message or more preparation can become a way of postponing a decision. Explore the feelings underneath that hesitation and consider what action you're ready to take. Recognize Your Own Way of Receiving: Guidance may come through thoughts, feelings, images, or practical work such as creating an outline. Recording your impressions helps you notice your own patterns and build confidence over time. People Also Ask (FAQ) Why does my spiritual guidance sometimes feel unclear? The way you experience guidance can change with your circumstances and the time you have for your practice. Robyn suggests asking about one part of your situation, noticing subtle impressions, and allowing questions to remain open while you continue listening. What can I do when I've followed my guidance but nothing seems to be happening? Bring your impatience into your Reiki practice and review what has changed in your life. Consider your energy, responsibilities, and resources, then ask what you can continue, adjust, or pause. Some understanding develops over time. How do I trust my guidance when the outcome is different than I expected? Give yourself room to acknowledge your emotional response and revisit your expectations. Reflect on what you have learned, what remains unresolved, and how your current understanding can inform your next choice. How can I recognize spiritual guidance if I don't see images? Notice the thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, or ideas that come forward during your practice and daily life. Robyn shares that her own guidance often comes through practical activities, including outlines and presentations. Keeping a record can help you recognize how you receive information. How can I stay connected to my spiritual practice when life is busy? Take brief moments to invite Reiki into your day and notice what comes forward. Record impressions in phone notes or a voice memo when it's safe and convenient. Let your practice fit the season of life you're in. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/ Free webinar Nov 17th: https://reikilifestyle.com/free-webinar-how-to-receive-and-trust-your-spiritual-guidance/  **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.

  4. Oct 26

    Emergency Preparedness for Reiki Practitioners

    True emergency preparedness extends far beyond storing food and water to include the inner resilience of a regulated nervous system. In this episode, Colleen and Robyn Benelli welcome Padraig Ansbro to explore how a grounded Reiki practice serves as an essential tool during unexpected crises. Discover how centering your energy can slow down time, help you make clear decisions, and allow you to become a pillar of calm for your community. Sign up for our free webinar: How to Receive and Trust Your Spiritual Guidance In This Episode, You Will Learn: ●      Discover how to use your Reiki practice as an internal emergency tool to slow down the timeline and interrupt the stress response. ●      Explore practical steps for building a comprehensive emergency plan, including reliable communication devices and essential supplies. ●      Learn how to form supportive connections with your neighbors and local community teams to weather natural disasters together. ●      Master essential safety precautions for managing household resources, including power generators, carbon monoxide detectors, and first aid kits. ●      Explore how to send distance Reiki to support individuals and first responders navigating high-stress situations. Mentioned in this Episode: ●      Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) ●      Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ●      The Returning Veterans Project (RVP) ●      Sandy and the Rarey by Padraig Ansbro ●      Home Depot five-gallon bucket emergency sanitation method Connect with Padraig Ansbro ●      Website: https://TheMojoMoment.com ●      YouTube: The Mojo Moment ●      Returning Veterans Project: https://returningveterans.org ●      Location: Oregon | Remote sessions available (modality dependent) Connect with Colleen & Robyn ReikiLifestyle.com Reiki Lifestyle Podcast - On major podcast channels Free Online Reiki Share: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time, for a global Reiki healing circle. Free phone consultation: with Danni Instagram: @reikilifestyleofficial Email: info@reikilifestyle.com  Love the Show? If this episode helped you on your journey, please Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us share the gift of Reiki with more people around the world! **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.

    Emergency Preparedness for Reiki Practitioners

  5. Oct 22

    Follow Your Spirit's Guides and Trust Your Next Step With Guided Reiki

    Join Danni Smith for this Reiki journey to bring forward an insight, question, or next step, asking for your attention and learning to blend spiritual guidance into your everyday life. Through Reiki, whole-body listening, and connection with your Spirit Guides, you receive the time needed to consider what this guidance means and how you choose to respond. Sign up for our free webinar:  How to Receive and Trust Your Spiritual Guidance Key Insights Whole-Body Listening: Guidance is not just a mental exercise; true discernment requires listening through your head, heart, and gut, allowing your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations to contribute. Releasing the Fear of Mistakes: At the River of Peace, you can release the pressure to please others, the fear of making mistakes, and the desire for absolute certainty, clearing the path for authentic choice. Honoring Practical Needs: Hesitation often points to valid practical needs rather than a lack of faith. Acknowledging when you require rest, information, preparation, or support helps anchor your spiritual insights into reality. Maintaining Inner Authority: As you welcome enlightened guidance from Spirit Guides and teachers, you remain fully present with your own inner authority, soul, and freedom to choose your actions.   People Also Ask (FAQ): How do I know if a next step is truly guided? A true next step aligns with your inner truth and values, and it integrates smoothly with your present circumstances, resources, and responsibilities rather than forcing an unrealistic outcome. What should I do if I feel hesitant about a spiritual insight? Hesitation often highlights a practical need for rest, preparation, or support. Give Reiki to your hesitation at the River of Peace to clarify what needs attention before you act. How can automatic writing help me process spiritual guidance? Automatic writing allows you to place pen to paper and record your impressions without evaluation, helping you bridge the gap between inner wisdom and practical weekly action. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/

  6. Oct 22

    Trust Your Spiritual Guidance

    Discover how to identify, acknowledge, and deeply trust your unique spiritual guidance through Reiki practice. Join Colleen and Robyn Benelli as they explore how to shift from outside authorities to your own inner truth to trust your own guidance, your way. How to connect with your spirit guides, develop your relationship with them, and follow the guidance you receive. Use your own discernment and trust yourself.  Sign up for our free webinar:  How to Receive and Trust Your Spiritual Guidance Key Insights: Microdosing Reiki: Activating Reiki on the fly during a busy day shifts your frequency instantly, allowing you to stay connected to your higher consciousness anywhere. The Power of Acknowledgment: Recognizing even the smallest intuitive hits builds your confidence and helps quiet the analytical mind that questions whether you are making things up. Inner Authority: True spiritual evolution moves you away from relying on external intermediaries and anchors you firmly in your own inner truth and authority. Discernment Through Love: True spiritual guidance from enlightened realms always aligns with love rather than fear, providing a clear compass for your next steps.   People Also Ask (FAQ) How do I know if my spiritual guidance is real? Spiritual guidance can be discerned by evaluating whether the underlying thought leads toward love or fear, helping you separate genuine intuition from anxiety. What is microdosing Reiki? Microdosing Reiki is the practice of taking a brief moment during a busy day to breathe in the light and activate the higher consciousness of Reiki within yourself. How do I connect with my spirit guides in Reiki? You can connect with your guides by establishing an intentional space, such as sitting in a circle with them, viewing them as collaborative partners in your daily human experience. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/ **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.

  7. Oct 19

    Reddit Reiki Hacks, Unifying Lineages, and Teaching Tips

    Join Robyn and Colleen Benelli for an off-the-cuff Reddit review episode exploring creative ways to weave Reiki into everyday life. Discover how to move past lineage divisiveness toward global unification and explore expert tips for teaching your first Reiki class. Tune in for an authentic, grounded conversation on practical energy management and spiritual evolution.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: ●      Discover creative ways to incorporate Reiki into everyday life, from microdosing energy to charging your food, water, and living spaces. ●      Explore the history behind learning Reiki Level 1 and Level 2 together and how to move past rigid rules. ●      Master the shift from triggers to glimmers by fostering global unification and open-hearted community connections. ●      Learn essential tips for new Reiki teachers, including how to structure your class, prepare your materials, and teach from the heart. Mentioned in this Episode: ●      Holy Fire® Reiki ●      Usui symbols and the Usui Master Symbol ●      Animal Reiki Tree of Life and Corona energy ●      Reiki principles and Gokai ●      Alternate Currents by Justin Stein ●      Justin Stein Reiki Research ●      Olaf Bohm Reiki history books ●      Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai  Connect with Colleen & Robyn ReikiLifestyle.com Reiki Lifestyle Podcast - On major podcast channels Free Online Reiki Share: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Pacific Time, for a global Reiki healing circle. Free phone consultation: with Danni Instagram: @reikilifestyleofficial Email: info@reikilifestyle.com  Love the Show? If this episode helped you on your journey, please Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us share the gift of Reiki with more people around the world! **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.

  8. Oct 15

    Develop Your Relationship with Spirit Guides Using Reiki

    Join Robyn Benelli and Colleen for our weekly Reiki community gathering as we explore how to use Reiki energy to build a conscious relationship with your spirit guides and spiritual guidance. Learn how microdosing Reiki on the fly helps you access and connect with your guidance wherever you are, whatever you are doing. Reiki gives you access to your inner truth, heals mental blocks around intuition, and develops your unique clairsenses and intuition. Key Insights: Microdosing Reiki on the Fly: You do not need hours of formal ritual to connect; taking 3 minutes to breathe and activate Reiki symbols brings immediate clarity and access to your guidance in daily life. A Relationship, Not a Formula: Communicating with spiritual guidance is a skill-building process similar to personal friendships, requiring conscious attention, unlearning old barriers, and trusting your distinct inner authority. Asking the Right Questions: Evolving your relationship with guidance often begins by learning how to ask questions, even asking "What are the questions I don't know to ask?" when you feel stuck. Honoring Individual Differences: Everyone's mind and intuitive style work differently. Embrace your unique way of perceiving spiritual information rather than trying to fit into a rigid box. People Also Ask (FAQ) How do I use Reiki to connect with my spirit guides?  You can use Reiki symbols like the power symbol or distance symbol to raise your frequency into coherence with your spirit guides, helping you listen with your whole body (mind, heart, and gut). What is "microdosing Reiki"?  Microdosing Reiki refers to taking short, intentional moments throughout your day, just a few minutes, to pause, breathe, and activate Reiki energy on the fly for immediate grounding and clarity. How do I overcome the feeling of not knowing what questions to ask my spiritual guidance?  If you are stuck, you can ask your guidance to help you find your questions, treating the question-asking process as an evolving skill rather than something you need to master all at once. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/ **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.

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On the Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast (previously ReikiChat™) we talk about all the ways Reiki can help you in your daily life. Robyn Benelli and Colleen Benelli - Licensed Reiki Master Teacher for the International Center for Reiki Training - talk about how to use Reiki as a life management tool, a spiritual path, an energy healing medicine that reduces stress and pain, Reiki as a path to mindfulness and meditation, and Reiki for healing of the body, mind and soul. Usui sensei said, "Reiki is the secret art of inviting happiness." It reveals our spirit and awakens our consciousness. Colleen answers your questions about Reiki techniques, spirituality, healing, personal growth, how to learn Reiki in classes, how to use Reiki to invite happiness and she often has other Reiki guest speakers. But most of all, this podcast provides a global Reiki community by creating the opportunity for us join together in our common goal of contributing to the wellness of the world. Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast has a monthly Online Reiki Circle where we talk live on a conference call! Come join the conversation!

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  • Creator
    Colleen and Robyn Benelli
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    831
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright ©2022 Reiki Lifestyle. All rights reserved.
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    The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast

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