Spiritual Seeker's Podcast

Episode 79: The Amanita Experience with Amy Dempster I've had Amy on the show before, but wanted her back to get into her upcoming offering "The Amanita Experience". Amy started talking about Amanita back in the spring and it had me intrigued. I joined her September offering and it definitely shifted things in me. I wanted to support her and the work of the mushrooms by exposing you guys to what A...

It was my pleasure to speak with returning guest Jenny Schiltz again today about her upcoming trip to Belize and their sacred Mayan sites. I always have a good time hearing Jenny's perspective and understanding of things. For more info about and to purchase a distance healing and tincture from these Sacred Sites, check out her page; jennyschiltz.com/mayan-magic To learn more about me (Karen) and t...

At this time two years ago, things with my storefront "Moon Magic" were just coming to be. I've been looking back this past week at my pics from then, and it's incredible to think all that happened back in the fall of 2020 as the pieces of the puzzle came together for this next venture of my business.  Today I'm re-posting episode 10 where I speak about how all of it came to be!  moonmagicwellness...

On Episode 76 on the Spiritual Seekers Podcast I spoke with former student, Quantum Energy Healer and Medium Samantha Kocak. Sam and I met over 5 years ago and very much connected. She soon became a student and she just blew right past me! She's an amazing healer and I wanted to share her with you guys, expose you to her stories and just kinda shoot the shit with her in a laid back sorta way where...

On Episode 75 of the Spiritual Seekers Podcast I speak with therapist Corinne Pecile. I first met Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corinne Pecile in the summer last year while dealing with the transition of my oldest. She was so fun and easy to get along with, I immediately knew "she is one of my people!". We recently returned to her, to sort of check in one year later and soon after that I reached...

Esther and I met a few years ago but really bonded during 2020. We shared similar ideas and I appreciated her perspectives. I ended up at one of her Moon Circles in the summer of 2021 and was really impressed by the rawness of the women that attended- Esther creates a really safe container for others to be their true authentic selves. Somewhere along the way we began exchanging Reiki for one anoth...

On Episode 73 of the Spiritual Seekers podcast I spoke with Holistic healer Veronica Paduch. Veronica rents my space at Moon Magic. I thought it'd be nice to share her and her story here w you all.  To learn more about me (Karen) and the work that I do, go to  rebalancewithreiki.com  - if you are local to Northern NJ and you'd like to check out my store front you can visit my page  moonmagicwellne...

Today I'm just filling you in on the past couple weeks in my world. From my oldest's transition, to a bodywork class I just took, to my own class Spiritual Seekers 101 starting up again super soon. To learn more about me (Karen) and the work that I do, go to  rebalancewithreiki.com  - if you are local to Northern NJ and you'd like to check out my store front you can visit my page  moonmagicwellnes...

On Episode 71 of the Spiritual Seekers podcast I spoke with a friend of mine, Nicolette. She and I met when I taught her Reiki about 7 years ago. Soon after that she began renting the space next door to me on the third floor at my former location. I've always admired her, her confidence and natural beauty- both inside and out- shines so brightly. I'm glad she agreed to be a guest because she has i...

Episode 70: Kids These Days When I was at work the other day I recognized a trend. The younger kids who frequent my store are often of the LGBTQ+ community and present as gender fluid. That got me thinking about these new lightworkers of this next generation. In this episode, I explain my own connection and understanding of this next crop of lightworkers that are here to shake things up! To learn...

On Episode 69 of the Spiritual Seekers podcast I talk about how I recently got swept up in comparing myself to others… feeling insecure and threatened in a way by how others do things… all the while overlooking what I do and that how I do things is special BECAUSE it's got my own unique Karen twist! Never mind all the experience I bring from doing what I do for the past twenty years! These recent...

On Episode 68 of the Spiritual Seekers Podcast I speak with friend and fellow intuitive, Christine Brown. Christine and I met in a mastermind group over 3 years ago and shared a bond in that we both actively work and help people with our intuitive abilities. Christine is an Intuitive Guide and the founder of Clarity with Christine. She has been intuitive since young childhood but didn't understand...

Episode 67: Lion's Gate, Mom Grief and Earworms Today I'm talking about the recent energies of Lion's Gate (8/8), the death anniversary of my Mom and how me and my husband now share a brain. :) To learn more about me (Karen) and the work that I do, go to  rebalancewithreiki.com  - if you are local to Northern NJ and you'd like to check out my store front you can visit my page  moonmagicwellness.co...

On episode 66 I spoke with Meagan O'Nan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and vulnerable storytelling expert. Meagan is passionate about creating connections through storytelling as a way to overcome differences and generate healing. We spoke about Meagan's process of writing her third book, about being perceived as a misfit and the importance of being true to yourself despite what's go...

On Episode 65: Interview with friend and fellow lightworker, Sierra Ocasio. Back in 2020 I met Sierra during an online class taught by Jenny Schiltz. Soon after Sierra reached out to me bc she felt guided to learn Reiki from me. We jelled instantly and I so appreciate her energy and attitude. I was happy to get the chance to talk with her today to learn more about her spiritual journey and her gif...

Lately I've been feeling nostalgic for St. Augustine Florida. My parents bought a condo there when I was 9 and I spent every spring break and summer there until I was 18, and visited often after my kids were born. After my mom died in 2018 my dad sold the condo- much to the dismay of me and my siblings. St Augustine is part of my foundation and my kids, too. Being that we are currently in the hear...

On Episode 63 of the Spiritual Seekers Podcast I am talking about a past life where I was a very successful business woman. In that life, I realized there was a need I could fulfill… and that I was good at it. I was also good at organizing others and helped empower them to be independent and make good money. That lifetime..? I was a Madame out West who ran a brothel out of a saloon! It's crazy, I...

On Episode 62 of the Spiritual Seekers podcast I discuss some interesting stories from recent client sessions. I always love the imagery that comes through when tuning into my clients. I also mention how I'm in the thick of summer laze as well as my recent covid experience.  To learn more about me (Karen) and the work that I do, go to  rebalancewithreiki.com  - if you are local to Northern NJ and...

On episode 61 of the Spiritual Seekers Podcast I speak with my friend and fellow Healer, Kristen Guerrero.  Kristen has been a friend of mine for the past 5 years. She's down to earth, funny, smart and is a gifted healer with a pull toward the creative arts within her healing work. Kristen offers a variety of energetic support to help you re-imagine and re-create your most ideal self through Thera...

April McMurtry is a dynamic Lunar Facilitator and course creator who supports people on their path of growth and transformation through the simple yet profound practice of self-study in relationship with cycles. Her work reflects her passion for nature-based cycles, wellness, and creative expression.  The moon is a mirror and bridge that helps us connect with our inner wisdom. Every phase has a di...

On Episode 59, I got to speak with Herbalist, fellow shop owner and new friend, Shannon. Both Shannon and her husband Matt own Mayernik Kitchen, a Modern Day Herbal Apothecary which is located in Pompton Plains, NJ and is your go to spot for plant medicine, herbal preparations and locally made products such as candles, soaps and pottery. They also have an herb farm up in Sussex County where they g...

In today's episode I look back at moments of energetic overwhelm from my past and how I'm older and wiser now, and finally recognize my limits and respect them! I also bring up some special moments from my birthday last week. To learn more about me (Karen) and the work that I do, go to rebalancewithreiki.com  - if you are local to Northern NJ and you'd like to check out my store front you can visi...

This week was pretty full and I wasn't able to record a new podcast episode. I decided to go back to Episode 5 where I discussed what a healing session with me is like. I talk about the basics of the chakras, what it's like to receive a session by me and how I receive intutitive info for my clients as well as messages that I commonly hear. Hope it's helpful and insightful to listen in!  To learn m...

Mother's Day can be tricky, between expectations from what we'd like our families to do for us moms, to dealing with grief in the case of crossed over moms. On today's episode I share my sad tale of last year's mother's day- whoo- that was a doozy - to this year's much more pleasant one! Enjoy listening in to this raw, real and vulnerable episode! To learn more about me (Karen) and the work that I...

Yay for May. My favorite time of year! After reflecting on the awesomeness that is the Taurus season, I ended up sharing a recent channeling that I did. (My guides have oh so gently pushed me out of my comfort zone!) I also brought up some stuff regarding workshops at Moon Magic and the giant crystal expo that I will be attending next week! Best month ever!