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Have you ever been in a country where you don’t speak the language — and somehow still got your point across? That’s energy healing. You’re already doing it. Reiki just teaches you to speak it fluently.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of my most passionate topics: **Reiki.** What it actually is, what the science says, and why I believe this practice belongs in every single person’s life. Whether you’re brand new to the concept or you’ve been curious for years, this one’s for you.

I’m also sharing details about my upcoming **April 11th & 12th Reiki trainings** — and why I think you should be there

What We Cover

- The analogy that finally makes Reiki *click* — think: traveling abroad, language barriers, and a 603 area code

- What Reiki actually is — the history, the Japanese roots, and how it works

- The science behind energy healing (yes, there are real studies — we go there)

- **Reiki I vs. Reiki II:** what each level is really about and why we never rush the process

- Why you might already be doing energy healing without knowing it

- The truth about energetic transference — and why training protects you

- Myth-busting: Does it require belief? Is it religious? Can you hurt someone?

- The 5 Reiki Principles — a simple daily practice that can shift everything

Science & Studies Mentioned

- Research on **electromagnetic fields emitted from practitioners’ hands** — measured in the same frequency range (0.3–30 Hz) used by medical PEMF devices

- **2019 meta-analysis** in the *Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine* — Reiki shown more effective than placebo for pain, anxiety, fatigue, and mood

- **2010 study** in the *Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine* — Reiki produced significant reductions in anxiety and improvements in heart rate variability

- The **NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health** recognizes Reiki research

- Reiki programs at **Yale, Johns Hopkins, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center**

Upcoming Reiki Trainings

I would love to see you in person this April. These are small, intimate trainings — you’ll receive your attunement, practice with the group, and leave with a manual and a practice you can use that same night.

**Reiki I — Self Healing**

April 11th + April 12th

*Perfect for beginners. No experience needed. This level is all about you — learning to practice Reiki on yourself for healing, grounding, and self-care.*

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Just DM me — I mean it. I’d rather answer a hundred questions than have you talk yourself out of something that could change your life.

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- Instagram: @amandabryantherapy

- Website: https://www.amandabryantherapy.com/

- Email: amanda@amandabryantherapy.com

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We are not living in normal times—and your body knows it.

In this episode, Amanda explores collective trauma: what it is, why so many of us feel anxious, reactive, or exhausted, and how prolonged stress impacts the nervous system and our sense of safety. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, come back into the body, and take responsibility for our own healing in the most loving, compassionate way.

Through personal stories, energetic insight, and grounded spiritual wisdom, Amanda shares how what we see on the outside is often a reflection of what’s happening within, why self-healing practices like Reiki matter more than ever, and how tending to our own energy is an act of both personal and collective care.

This episode also explores the role of selfless service—a core teaching found across ancient traditions—as a path back to meaning, connection, and true happiness.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to stay human in an inhumane world, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• What collective trauma is and how it shows up in daily life
• Why so many people feel on edge, anxious, or emotionally raw right now
• How trauma lives in the body—not just the mind
• The connection between energy, personal responsibility, and lived experience
• Why Reiki and self-healing practices help regulate the nervous system
• How embodiment supports healing during uncertain times
• The role of selfless service in restoring meaning and connection
• Why returning to our roots—community, ritual, presence, humanity—matters

Key Takeaways:

• You are not broken—you are responding normally to abnormal conditions
• Healing doesn’t require fixing yourself, but listening to yourself
• Nervous system regulation is essential in times of collective stress
• What we tend internally shapes how we experience the external world
• Acts of compassion and service are powerful medicine—for ourselves and others

Resources & Offerings Mentioned:

• Reiki & self-healing practices
• Embodiment and nervous system regulation
• Ongoing workshops and healing spaces with Amanda
  (Details shared at the end of the episode)

Reflection Prompt for Listeners:

Where in your life are you being invited to slow down, come back into your body, and take loving responsibility for your own well-being?

Closing Reminder:

Healing the collective begins with tending the self—gently, honestly, and with compassion.

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In this episode, Amanda dives into one of the most common questions she hears from parents:

“If we don’t practice a religion… what do we teach our kids about life, death, intuition, and meaning?”

Whether you’re spiritual-but-not-religious, deconstructing old beliefs, or simply wanting to raise emotionally intelligent, intuitive children in a grounded way — this episode will give you clarity, language, and confidence.

Amanda explores the developmental psychology behind intuitive children, how to talk about spirituality without fear or dogma, and how nature can become a family’s greatest teacher. She shares personal stories from her own children, practical tools for grounding intuitive kids, and guidance on breaking your own inherited religious fear cycle.

This is a warm, grounding episode filled with wisdom, real-life examples, and permission to let your child trust themselves.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• The developmental stages that support spiritual openness
• Why kids are naturally connected to intuition, energy, and symbolism
• How adults unintentionally close that channel

How to talk to kids when you don’t follow a religion

• Explaining beliefs using the “paths on a mountain” metaphor
• Teaching children all belief systems instead of choosing one
• Encouraging kids to trust what resonates with their soul

Nature & love as a spiritual foundation

• How Amanda uses gardening, seasons, and cycles to teach her children about life and death
• Real conversations Amanda has had with her kids about grief, heaven, and reincarnation

What psychology says about children’s spirituality

• How kids understand big concepts before age 12
• Why imagination, symbolism, and sensory experience help them feel safe
• How to support spiritual development without indoctrination

Practical tools for grounding intuitive kids

• Language to normalize intuition
• Supporting kids who sense energy or feel other people’s emotions
• How to respond when they say they’re scared or “felt something”

Breaking your own fear cycle

• How your religious upbringing affects your parenting
• Moving from fear-based to curiosity-based spirituality
• Giving kids permission to evolve their beliefs over time

A guided grounding moment (perfect to replay with your kids!)

27:00 – Guided grounding practice

Books Mentioned:

• Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution — Cat Bohannon
  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706822/eve-by-cat-bohannon/
  
  
• Who Cooked the Last Supper? The Women’s History of the World — Rosalind Miles
  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/117073/who-cooked-the-last-supper-by-rosalind-miles/
  
  

Amanda’s Yoga Studio + Offerings:

• https://www.amandabryantherapy.com
  
  
• https://www.sonewyoga.com
  
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In this heartfelt return to the podcast, Amanda opens up about life’s recent heaviness, the overwhelm of the world, and the deep grief of losing her beloved Reiki master, Lourdes Grey. She shares the powerful impact Lourdes and her husband John Grey (one of Hawayo Takata’s original Reiki students) had on her spiritual path and how their teachings continue to shape her work today.

Amanda speaks openly about what she experiences as a medium — what really happens when we die, why our souls choose to come to Earth, and the beautiful frequency of the other side. She explores how grounding in nature and practicing gratitude can raise our vibration, making it easier to feel the presence of loved ones who have passed.

This episode includes a gentle guided meditation to help you sit with grief, soften your heart, and allow gratitude to rise.

Topics include:
• Grief, loss, and spiritual lineage
• What mediums experience about the afterlife
• How gratitude lifts our vibration
• Nature as a grounding anchor
• Feeling loved ones in higher frequency
• A guided meditation for grief + gratitude

Perfect for anyone navigating grief, seeking grounding, or craving a deeper understanding of the soul’s journey.

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Welcome back to That’s What She Said! In this episode, I dive into what I’m calling the Lilith Era—a time when women are no longer shrinking into “little lady” stereotypes, but reclaiming our power as creators, leaders, and warriors.

We’ll explore:
✨ Who Lilith really was—and why her story was rewritten to demonize feminine power.
✨ The biology of women’s strength, endurance, and emotional intelligence under pressure.
✨ Historical and modern societies that flourished under female leadership.
✨ The myth of “fragile, emotional women” vs. the reality of emotional intelligence in leadership.
✨ Real examples of women warriors—from Vikings to the Dahomey Amazons to resistance fighters.
✨ How reclaiming feminine energy could rebalance politics, culture, and community today.

I’ll also share personal reflections on strength, community, and what it means to truly step into your Lilith energy.

Resources & References

📚 Books

• Rosalind Miles, Who Cooked the Last Supper? The Women’s History of the World
  
  
• Cat Bohannon, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution
  
  

📰 Articles & Research

• Washington Post – Why women may be stronger than you think
  
  
• Harvard Business Review – Research: Women are better leaders during a crisis
  
  
• PMC Study – Stress and decision-making: gender differences
  
  
• Duke CE – Women perform well under pressure
  
  

🌍 Cultural & Historical References

• Mosuo society, China (Kingdom of Women)
  
  
• Minangkabau, Indonesia – world’s largest matrilineal society
  
  
• Iroquois Confederacy – Clan Mothers
  
  
• Viking warrior woman discovery, Birka, Sweden
  
  
• Dahomey Amazons (Agojie)
  
  

🎙️ Past Episode Connection

• That’s What She Said Podcast Archive
  
  

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🌐 sonewyoga.com

📸 Instagram: @amandabryantherapy

🕊️ Bluesky: @amandabryantherapy

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Have you ever felt a whisper of presence—a song that played at just the right time, a sudden scent of perfume, a vivid dream that felt more real than sleep? In this episode, I explore the many ways our loved ones continue to reach out after they’ve passed.

I share my own experiences as a medium, including the story of a powerful Tarot session where language was no barrier to spirit, and how I’ve learned to trust the subtle ways energy communicates. We’ll talk about:

✨ The history of spirit communication and why the longing to connect is universal
✨ How charlatans in the Spiritualist movement remind us to use discernment and intuition
✨ The many signs loved ones use—dreams, sensations, symbols, scents, and synchronicities
✨ How to interpret subtle signs without overthinking them
✨ Why children often connect more easily with spirit
✨ Holding grief with wonder rather than fear, and letting love be the language that continues

Whether you’re grieving, curious, or simply open to the mystery, this episode invites you to listen with your whole heart.

💌 Let’s Connect

• 🌐 Website & Blog: amandabryantherapy.com
  
  
• 📸 Instagram: @amandabryantherapy
  
  
• 🐦 Bluesky: @amandabryantherapy.bsky.social
  
  
• 📧 Email: amanda@amandabryantherapy.com
  
  

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And remember: your loved ones may be gone in body, but love doesn’t vanish. It transforms. Pay attention to the whispers.

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💫 Episode Summary:

This week’s Leo New Moon is one of the most powerful of 2025—intense, transformative, and deeply revealing. In this episode, we explore how to stay grounded, clear, and spiritually resilient amidst inner conflict, outer chaos, and global gaslighting.

You’ll learn spiritual and practical tools for inner strength, the deeper astrological themes of this new moon, and how to practice presence and discernment when everything feels polarized.

Whether you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed or simply want to align with the cosmic energy, this episode will leave you rooted, radiant, and ready to move through change with courage.

🔮 In This Episode, I Cover:

• The Leo New Moon (July 2025): why it’s one of the most significant of the year
• Pluto, Chiron, and Eris transits—and how they stir shadow, wounds, and awakening
• The shadow and light of Leo energy: ego vs courage, control vs devotion
• Spiritual tools for resilience: meditation, gratitude, nature, surrender
• Practical grounding strategies for nervous system support and discernment
• Why staying grounded is essential in a gaslit political landscape
• A closing breathwork + presence ritual to root you in your truth

🌀 Astrology Highlights:

• New Moon in Leo – creativity, courage, leadership, and heart
• Opposite Pluto – power struggles, ego death, transformation
• Square Chiron – wounds around identity and belonging resurfacing
• Square Eris – chaos that disrupts the status quo and demands truth
• Harmonious aspects support Leo’s higher expressions: confidence, generosity, fearless love

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mentioned Practices:

• Root & Rise Ritual for grounding and clarity
• Discernment during media/political gaslighting
• Ways to work with your inner "wildflower strength"
• Journaling + breathwork to embody resilience

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Join my upcoming workshop or class
• Download your Leo New Moon Ritual PDF (optional)
• Follow me on Instagram for daily updates
• Subscribe to my newsletter for monthly astro-spiritual insights

💌 Let’s Connect:

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs grounding right now. Tag me in your rituals and reflections—I’d love to hear how you’re working with this moon. 🌕

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between brain science and political beliefs—and how the balance between fear and empathy shapes not only our worldview but our relationships, boundaries, and ability to show up with compassion.

You’ll learn about two key parts of the brain:

• The amygdala—our built-in alarm system, responsible for detecting threats and driving fear-based responses
• The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)—our seat of empathy, emotional regulation, and capacity to hold nuance

Drawing from neuroscience, spirituality, and real-life experience, Amanda discusses:

• How conservatives and liberals show different brain activity patterns
• What happens when either fear or empathy dominates our nervous system
• Why both protection and compassion are essential for healing and leadership
• A personal story about how her marriage reflects this brain-based yin-yang dynamic
• Practical tools to balance your inner protector and your inner healer

🌬️ Plus: Amanda guides you through a powerful 10-minute meditation to harmonize your brain, body, and energy—perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or emotionally depleted.

🌀 Whether you're someone who leads with your heart or someone who always scans for safety—this episode will help you integrate both parts of yourself, so you can show up with grounded compassion in an unsteady world.

Journal Prompts:

Where in your life do you lead too much with fear? Where do you lead too much with softness? What would balance look like for you—today, right now?

🎧 Listen now and come back into balance.
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