Episodes

Season 2 of Beyond the Reiki Gateway returns on September 29, 2021! In the meantime, please enjoy an encore of this #1 fan-favorite episode! On May 12, 2021, Kathleen and Andrea welcomed Dr. Linda Backman, an expert regression therapist, psychologist and author with more than 40 years of experience of guiding clients through past lives and between lives. She discusses reincarnation, and how uncovering past lives can be a vehicle to move humanity forward in current incarnations. Through thousands...

Season 1 is a wrap! No worries though--Kathleen and Andrea are busy behind the scenes to bring you fresh content, enlightening topics, and fascinating guests in Season 2. In the meantime, please enjoy this encore episode with Nicholas Pearson. It's a fan favorite! Originally published in April, Kathleen and Andrea welcomed special guest Nicholas Pearson . He is a beloved teacher of Usui Reiki Ryoho as well as crystal healing, with extensive knowledge of the mineral kingdom and its applications ...

In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea address a listener's frustration and confusion in finding the "right" Reiki class and teacher. There are many options available for Reiki training these days, and the choices can be overwhelming. In-person classes, online classes, webinars, and even YouTube classes exist! So how can the potential Reiki student decide what's best? Kathleen and Andrea offer real-world practical advice and suggestions for navigating the dizzying array of choices...

Kathleen and Andrea delve into Spirit Guides! It's another huge topic, much like their previous episode about spiritual awakening, and is much-discussed in the spiritual community. In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea focus on how to connect and communicate with Spirit Guides, and offer real-world experiences and suggestions to help you create a meaningful relationship with your spiritual team. Drawing upon years of experience working with their guides and helping clients t...

What exactly is a spiritual awakening? How do you know if (or when) you’re having one? What are some of the signs and symptoms? What is "ascension" and are they the same things? If you are on a path of spiritual growth, you have likely asked yourself these questions and probably many more! Spiritual awakening is a huge topic, and in this episode, Kathleen and Andrea present a grounded approach to a not-so-grounded concept. They offer a perspective that helps to bring the topic of spiritual awak...

In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea tackle a few big questions from one of their listeners - Why are there so many types of Reiki? Do people "invent" new styles of Reiki? Does it devalue the traditional forms of Reiki? Is there REALLY anything to improve with Reiki?These are great questions and Kathleen and Andrea provide some answers! Listen as they discuss the types of Reiki they've studied and practice, as they explain: How different styles of Reiki arrive and develop...

Following the tremendous response to their previous two episodes about past lives, Kathleen and Andrea now take on past lives through the Reiki lens! In this episode, they reveal how a client's Reiki session can include past life memories, and describe some of their experiences in astonishing detail! Tune in to listen as: Kathleen discusses two of the Reiki hand positions that seem to prompt past life memories and images. Andrea describes, in harrowing detail, one of her most memorable Reiki ses...

Kathleen and Andrea are delighted to welcome Tina Zion, a fourth-generation intuitive medium, educator, and an expert in medical intuition. Tina is also an award-winning author, and has published five books. She specializes in Reiki and Medical Intuition, and teaches internationally. In this episode, Tina talks with Kathleen and Andrea about growing up in a family of intuitive mediums, how Reiki became a part of her life, and how the practice of Reiki ultimately led her to the fascinating world ...

Kathleen and Andrea follow up their previous episode ( Dr. Linda Backman explores Past Lives and Soul Types ) with revelations about their own past life experiences, and this time - it's personal! Join them in this fascinating episode and listen as: Kathleen discusses her history with past life work and her long relationship, with Dr. Backman Andrea describes, in detail, her first past life regression and how it literally changed her life Kathleen shares details of her soul origin, learned duri...

Kathleen and Andrea welcome Dr. Linda Backman, an expert regression therapist, psychologist and author with more than 40 years of experience of guiding clients through past lives and between lives. She discusses reincarnation and how uncovering past lives can be a vehicle to move humanity forward in current incarnations. Through thousands of client sessions, she has learned much about the spirit realm . She discusses the three known soul types - Earth-based, Interplanetary, and Angelic Realm - d...

In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea welcome special guest Nicholas Pearson . He is a well-known, beloved teacher of Usui Reiki Ryoho and crystal healing, with extensive knowledge of the mineral kingdom and its applications for humanity and our planet. Nicholas is also the author of several best-selling books on crystals and Reiki and is currently working on three new offerings. His most recent publication, Crystal Basics , is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive crystal guidebooks ...

The title says it all! In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea answer (and discuss) some frequently asked questions submitted by listeners. Drawing on their decades of experience, they tackle the questions, and the sometimes difficult answers, with humor and compassion. Listen as they dive deep into questions concerning: Teaching Reiki to children - Is it appropriate? Respectful of the energy? Are we, as healers, responsible for everyone who seeks us out? Is it ever appropriate to decline? If so, ...

Social media's original purpose - as a tool to bring us together - has been largely lost in our current reality. Instead, it often feels like a trap designed to drive us apart. This downside of social media can drain our energies and erode our self-worth. This is even more true for people who identify as intuitive, highly sensitive, and empathic. Kathleen and Andrea take on the *trap* of social media in this episode as they share their personal experiences, and discuss timely tips to help y...

If you've created a healing practice, Reiki or otherwise - Congratulations! Your sacred work provides opportunities to benefit people in uniquely meaningful and profound ways. But, along with this opportunity comes great responsibility - to your clients and yourself. After all, like it or not, you are now viewed as the "expert" in your chosen profession. In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea discuss the responsibilities that come with a healing practice, including: Re...

There is much discussion these days about physical hygiene and how it can keep us safe and well. But did you know that energetic hygiene is just as important ? After all, we are beings composed entirely of energy, so keeping our energy (and energy body) clean is essential for wellness. In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea dish the dirt on the basic concepts of energy hygiene, including: Grounding, and how keeping ourselves fully present in our physical bodies allows us to grow and evolve. Protec...

We love crystals! Not only beautiful, these gifts from Mother Earth can be powerful allies on your journey to wholeness Beyond the Reiki Gateway. Not just for healers, crystals are for anyone interested in elevating their journey with some assistance from the Mineral Kingdom. Join Kathleen and Andrea as they talk about all things crystal (and a few bad puns for good measure!) including: How crystals came into their lives How they incorporate crystals into their personal and professional practic...

Have you ever considered scheduling a distant Reiki Session but were skeptical about how it works? Are you a Reiki practitioner with concerns about its effectiveness? Are you curious about distant Reiki and would like to know more? In this episode, Kathleen and Andrea discuss some of the most common questions they’ve encountered, share their own experiences practicing distant Reiki, and reassure listeners that there really is no distance in distant Reiki! Join them as they: Explain how distant R...

Misinformation is rampant these days, and its spread even affects truths about spirituality and those on a spiritual path. Listen as Kathleen and Andrea do their best to set the record straight. They discuss and debunk some of the most widely held myths and misinformation they have encountered in their years as "spiritual people." With humor and compassion, they take on misconceptions such as: It's inappropriate for spiritual people to feel angry Spiritual people must always be "nice" Psychic a...

If you’ve ever felt pressured to meditate the “right” way, take heart! The only right way is the one that works for you. Listen as Kathleen and Andrea discuss methods and approaches to create a successful and beneficial meditation practice. Although meditation has been in existence for thousands of years, it is now part of the mainstream - simply because it works. Given the stress and strain of everyday life on Earth, now is the perfect time for a new meditation practice, or perhaps an enhanceme...

What Resonates? with Andrea Kennedy Conversations on energy, intuition, and discernment to help you live aligned with who you truly are. What Resonates? with Andrea Kennedy is a podcast about energy, intuition, and the art of discernment. Every other week, Andrea welcomes inspiring guests to explore spirituality, consciousness, and personal growth in ways that are practical, eye-opening, and real. These conversations go beyond the surface, offering fresh perspectives that spark curiosity, bring ...