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Science of Reiki - Reiki, Energy Healing, Nervous System Regulation and the Research Behind It
by Molly Donlan
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 14 | #200 | #179 |
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About the show
A podcast for skeptics, scientists, and squiggly-brained humans who want to understand how Reiki actually works.
I'm Molly Donlan: Reiki Master Teacher, bestselling author of Mundane Magic, and former skeptic who spent a decade digging into the science of why Reiki works.
Expect honest, science-backed conversations about nervous system regulation, the placebo effect, neuroplasticity, distance Reiki, the Japanese history most teachers skip, and why 2 minutes a day beats a 60-minute ritual.
No spiritual bypassing. Just science, spirit, and evidence your brain needs.