What is Reiki Healing—and Can It Help Stressed-Out Midlife Women?
Lily Panyacosit
Reiki Master, Clinical Herbalist
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, off-balance, or just straight-up curious about energy healing, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Lily Panyacosit, a San Francisco-based Reiki practitioner, clinical herbalist, and intuitive healer who works with midlife women navigating everything from perimenopause and burnout to emotional healing and spiritual growth.
We break down the what, how, and why of Reiki—plus, I share my own first-ever Reiki session experience (spoiler: there were visions, energy shifts, and a surprisingly regal white gown involved).
In this episode, we cover:
✔️ What Reiki healing actually is and how it works
✔️ How energy healing can support women in midlife and perimenopause
✔️ What to expect during a Reiki session
✔️ The connection between stress, energy blocks, and physical symptoms
✔️ How tuning into your “truth” through energy work can create major life shifts
✔️ Tips for finding the right Reiki practitioner for you
Whether you’re in the thick of hormone havoc, juggling caregiving roles, or just craving a deeper connection to your intuition, this episode offers a grounded yet magical peek into how Reiki can help you feel more like you again.
About Lily Panyacosit:
Lily Panyacosit Shields is a Conscious Embodied Leadership Coach, Reiki Master, Akashic Records Reader, and Clinical Herbalist based in San Francisco. She supports clients in reconnecting with their energy, clarity, and joy through energy healing, ancestral plant wisdom, and intuitive coaching.
Born and raised in San Francisco, Lily’s multicultural journey has taken her across the world—living in France, China, and Taiwan—which shaped her deep respect for both ancient healing traditions and modern wellness practices. Before stepping into healing work, she spent years as an environmental health scientist, energy policy researcher, and educator, co-authoring international publications and co-founding a school in the Bay Area.
Her work today is rooted in compassion, embodiment, and the belief that when we heal ourselves, we ripple healing out into our communities.
Resources & Links:
Connect with Lily on Instagram: @SanFranciscoHerbalist
Learn more about her offerings: Lily’s Website
Mention this episode to receive $50 off a Reiki session if you’re in the Bay Area!
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Keeping Your Cool When Everyone (and Everything) is Triggering You w/Jenna Hermans
How to Heal from Burn Out in Midlife w/Katie Bonarrigo
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