You Are Not Your Diagnosis

Healing in the Shadows: A Deep Dive with Amanda, Reiki Practitioner & Shadow Work Coach

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Amanda, a former corporate recruiter who courageously walked away from the corporate world to pursue a life of healing, self-discovery, and purpose. Now a dedicated Reiki practitioner and Shadow Work coach, Amanda shares her raw and inspiring journey through trauma, mental health struggles, and ultimately, profound transformation.

Together, we explore:

• Amanda’s shift from corporate life to the healing arts

• Her personal battles with mental health and dependency—and what it took to rise above them

• The true essence of Shadow Work and why embracing your darkness is a gateway to light

• How Reiki supports emotional, physical, and spiritual healing

• Breaking free from false narratives and reclaiming personal power

• Practical tools for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their healing journey

• The importance of normalizing mental health conversations and ending the stigma

• Insightful takeaways from books like Letting Go and It Didn’t Start with You

Amanda reminds us that healing isn’t easy—but it’s worth it. Her story is one of resilience, reclaiming identity beyond diagnoses, and stepping into authenticity with courage and compassion.

Final takeaway from Amanda: “You are not your diagnosis. You are not broken. You are healing.”

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