Rays of Light

If you’re suffering because you love someone who doesn’t love you back, or if the love between you is painfully unequal, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you. Virginia Dartagnan finds out that the man she’s in love with doesn’t reciprocate her feelings. She’s devastated because she has put all of her hopes onto a fantasy about their future together. Listen in to hear hosts Makiko an...

If you have a fear of flying, then this episode of Rays of Light is for you! Savannah Cisneros’s band Flypaper has been offered an amazing opportunity that involves traveling by plane, something Savannah is afraid to do. She doesn’t want to let her band down, but she’s terrified. Listen in to hear hosts Karisha and Makiko discuss different ways to deal with discomfort. They also explain why our de...

If jealousy is destroying your relationship, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Ben Anders is tormented with jealousy over the unsubstantiated fear that his wife is having an affair with a colleague. His accusatory behavior is ruining his marriage, and he’s always getting angry about her work dinners and travel. Listen in to hear how hosts Makiko and Karisha describe the differen...

If you’re feeling anxious, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Brianna Wolford has recently started attending her dream university, but her roommate is a stressing her out, and she feels like everything else is going wrong as well. Her parents are very concerned when Brianna tells them she wants to drop out. Listen in to hear Karisha and Makiko discuss the different ways people ap...

If you’re suffering from chronic pain, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Joel Norgaard’s back injury has healed, but he’s still in a lot of pain, making every aspect of his life more difficult. Listen in to hear Makiko and Karisha explore the ways in which our thoughts and emotions have a big impact on our pain levels. They also discuss studies (links included below) showing how...

If hormonal shifts are disrupting your life, or the life of someone you love, this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! At 46, Gabriella Romero is feeling out of control as a fogginess takes over her previously sharp mind, and she’s worried that her career will suffer. Along with this, she’s noticed her facial features changing in ways she doesn’t appreciate. As if those problems weren’t eno...

If you’ve ever felt like a poor body image is ruining your life, or the life of someone you love, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Carene Neibaur is a fifteen-year-old who dislikes how she looks, and her father is very worried about her unhappiness. Listen in to hear hosts Karisha and Makiko explore how simple questions can open up new approaches to problems. They also discuss...

If you’re having trouble sleeping, this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Gwen Poulin is having difficulty getting enough sleep. With her business partner’s choices putting their beloved café at risk, Gwen needs a clear mind more than ever, and three to four rocky hours of rest aren’t enough. Listen in to hear Makiko and Karisha discuss ways we can all improve our habits around sleep. Mak...

If you have a fear of speaking or presenting in public, this episode of Rays of Light might be for you. Daniel Miller has feared public speaking for as long as he can remember. While grieving the death of his closest friend Brent, he is asked to be the main speaker at Brent’s memorial. Listen in to hear Makiko and Karisha discuss why the fear of public speaking is so common. They also explain how...

If you’ve ever felt anger over a rejection, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Marie Lou has been using anger to protect herself from feelings of rejection after being ghosted. Listen in to hear how hosts Karisha and Makiko explain why anger can be protective. They also discuss how different types of venting can be an important first step toward releasing unwanted emotions. Each...

If you’ve ever felt like social media is taking over your life, or the life of someone you love, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Akimitsu Takata is a popular seventeen-year-old who finds it difficult to stay off social media, even during the school day. His mother is very concerned, while Akimitsu thinks she is overreacting to perfectly normal behavior. Listen in to hear how h...

If you’ve ever felt frustration over politics, if you’d like to feel more control and experience greater relaxation, the first episode of the Rays of Light podcast might be for you! Marie Lou is struggling with anger due to political changes in her village of Sunnyside. In her quest for help, she decides to try hypnotherapy. Listen in as hosts Makiko and Karisha share what they first thought about...