Science of Reiki - Reiki, Energy Healing, Nervous System Regulation and the Research Behind It
Molly DonlanA 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 Reik... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 11 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||
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After September 11th, Michelle's relationship with flying was never the same. Nearly three years ago, her anxiety had gotten so bad she watched her entire family board a plane without her and knew something had to change.
Four months into her Reiki ... more
What if the simple act of creating a ritual around your Reiki practice was enough to reduce anxiety before you even start?
In this season finale, I geek out about the science of ritual and what the research actually shows about ritualizing any pract... more
Two minutes of Reiki a day is more powerful than sixty minutes once a month. Here's the brain science that proves it.
In this episode, I introduce one of my favorite teaching tools, the sledding hill, to explain how neuroplasticity actually works an... more
If you've ever finished a Reiki session and thought "I didn't feel anything, so did it even work?" this episode is your answer.
In this episode, I break down why we're so fixated on the big, dramatic sensations, the heat, the tingles, the full-body ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality |
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What is Science of Reiki about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show presents science-forward explorations of Reiki, focusing on how energy healing may influence nervous-system regulation, stress, anxiety, and pain. Episodes balance skeptical inquiry with practical demonstrations and discussions of studies, from placebo considerations to neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and the physiology behind calming practices. A recurring theme is the idea that small, consistent actions—often two minutes a day—can have meaningful effects, framed within accessible explanations and real-life stories. The host emphasizes evidence, clear explanations, and myth-busting for skeptics, making the material approachable for researchers, clinicians, and curious listeners who want to understand how Reiki might fit into broade... more
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