How to Navigate Life’s Uncertainties Without Losing Yourself
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In this episode, I dive into navigating life's uncertainties without losing yourself, a topic that's helped me through my own challenges and feels especially relevant given everything happening in the world right now. Episode Highlights: Why your brain sees uncertainty as a threat and how this isn't a character flaw The hidden ways we try to control everything (and why they never actually work) How controlling others is often about your own fear, not them Tools to regulate your nervous system so you can think clearly instead of staying stuck in fight-or-flight What you're actually in...
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Soul-Aligned Goals: A New Way to Start Your Year
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In this episode, I guide you through a soulful approach to goal-setting for the new year. One that goes beyond surface-level resolutions and connects you to your deepest truth. Episode Highlights: Why traditional goal-setting often leads to burnout and how soul-aligned goals are different The importance of starting with healing and inner work before setting external goals How to connect with your future self through visualization and embodiment practices Finding your word of the year as an anchor point for decisions and clarity Using tools like astrology, human design, and life assessments to...
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Confused? Let’s Break It Down
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In this episode, I break down the relationship between overwhelm and confusion, and share practical tools to help you move through these feelings instead of getting stuck in them. Episode Highlights: Why overwhelm comes from your nervous system's response and not just your to-do list How confusion acts as a protective shield to keep you from feeling helpless The concept of timelines and why keeping multiple options open drains your energy How to recognize the stories and beliefs that keep you stuck in overwhelm Why moving through discomfort (instead of around it) rewires your brain over time...
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Inner Child Work: Healing With Reiki & Chakras
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In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful healing practices I've ever experienced—inner child work—and how combining it with Reiki and chakra healing can help you break free from patterns that have been holding you back since childhood. Episode Highlights: What inner child work actually is and why traditional approaches often fall short How Reiki provides a naturally somatic approach to healing childhood wounds The connection between your chakras and different aspects of your inner child's needs Practical techniques for using Reiki to connect with and heal your inner child Why...
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How Do I Move Forward in Life? Transform Your Resistance
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In this episode, I explore how to move forward when you feel stuck in life by transforming your relationship with resistance. I dive into the different types of resistance that keep us from progress and practical strategies for working through the blocks that hold us back. Episode Highlights: Understanding resistance as your guide to deeper self-knowledge rather than your enemy How your inner critic often masquerades as motivation but actually strengthens resistance The importance of feeling your emotions fully instead of pushing through or avoiding them Practical tools for working with...
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My Reiki Experience: 5 Reasons I’m Forever Grateful
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In this episode, I get deeply personal about my Reiki journey and share the five transformative ways this practice has changed my life. If you've been curious about Reiki or wondering how it might support you, this episode offers an intimate look at the profound impact it can have. Episode Highlights: How Reiki became my anchor during life's most challenging moments, including my son's health challenges The unexpected ways Reiki strengthened my intuition and connection to inner wisdom How this practice helped me develop greater inner safety and self-trust The profound shift from seeking...
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Feel Empowered with Reiki and Self-Awareness
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In this episode, I explore how self-awareness is the foundation of personal empowerment and how Reiki can accelerate your journey toward living your most authentic, empowered life. Episode Highlights: Why self-awareness is always the starting point for any meaningful change in your life How lacking awareness creates physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that keep you stuck The role Reiki plays in deepening self-awareness and connecting you to your inner wisdom Why you can have anything you want when you truly know who you are and what you desire How awareness reveals hidden possibilities...
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Don’t Know How to Feel Free? Start By Telling the Truth
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In this episode, I explore the connection between truth-telling and freedom, sharing a bit of my own journey and how honesty has become my pathway to liberation. Episode Highlights: Why freedom begins with radical honesty—to yourself first, then others The three main reasons we lie: self-protection, comfort-seeking, and shame How our lies create energetic splits that drain our power and authenticity Why we unconsciously choose perceived safety over truth (and how this backfires) Practical steps to start identifying where you're not being honest in your life How truth-telling transforms your...
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Trouble Accepting Reality? Break Free From Resistance
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In this episode, I explore what it truly means to accept reality and how our resistance to what's happening around us creates unnecessary suffering in our lives. I dive deep into understanding why we resist, how to recognize when we're doing it, and practical steps to break free from these patterns. Episode Highlights: Why resistance is actually the root of most of our struggles and suffering How to recognize the difference between what's actually happening and our resistance to it Understanding that resistance is often about avoiding uncomfortable emotions, not the situation...
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How to Make Your Positive Thoughts and Affirmations Stick
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In this episode, I dive into why positive affirmations sometimes fall flat and explore the key to making your thoughts and intentions actually stick and create real change in your life. Episode Highlights: Why jumping straight to big affirmations can backfire and create more stress The affirmation ladder technique: building believable steps toward your goals The importance of clearing the way and being open to releasing old beliefs Your "negative" thoughts and habits are often trying to help or protect you in some way What it means to "feed" your dreams instead of unconsciously nourishing...
info_outlineIn this episode, I dive into the fourth Reiki principle—work with diligence—and explore how embracing authenticity is the secret ingredient to living a meaningful life.
Episode Highlights:
- What it really means to work with diligence: aligning your actions with your true self
- How autopilot living and habitual patterns can mask your authenticity
- The importance of self-awareness as the foundation of being real
- Practical ways to tune into your body’s wisdom and strengthen your intuition
- Cultivating compassion for yourself and others when authenticity feels challenging
- How embracing your true self creates inner safety and empowers your choices
Key Takeaways:
- Authenticity requires self-awareness: You can only be as real as you know yourself
- Our bodies hold wisdom—learning to listen helps you live more aligned with your truth
- Compassion and curiosity open pathways back to authenticity when you feel off track
- Honesty with yourself is the first step toward meaningful change and living with integrity
- Building your inner safety makes it easier to navigate relationships and life’s challenges
For a full overview of all five Reiki principles, check out the earlier episode, or find the original blog post here: closertowhole.com/reiki-principles
Find the original blog post for this episode at: closertowhole.com/being-real
Remember: Being real isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up with honesty and compassion—especially when you’re not at your best. Your body and emotions are always guiding you toward safety and truth, even if the signals get mixed. Embracing this awareness and gently realigning yourself empowers you to live with greater integrity and fulfillment. Keep practicing, and watch how your life transforms as you deepen your connection to your authentic self.
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