In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, listeners are invited to explore how Reiki can be used to bring calm, balance, and harmony to every part of a journey—from the moment you pack your bags to the moment you return home.

Through five simple yet powerful practices, this reading offers a mindful way to travel with greater peace and ease:

Reiki Your Itinerary – Before your trip, send Reiki energy to your travel plans, setting intentions for smooth connections, safe passage, and joyful discoveries along the way.

Charge Your Luggage – Infuse your bags with R...

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Reiki Master, psychic medium, and massage therapist Kristy Lageson shares a moving excerpt from The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo. This reflection invites listeners to explore the deep and sometimes challenging practice of loving ourselves—and how that love connects us to the world around us.

Kristy reads about the courage it takes to stay loyal to something no one else can see, and the quiet strength required to nurture our own self-worth. Through poetic imagery—like feeding a “clear bird” that only you can see—Mark Nepo illustrates how self-l...

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we explore one of the most common questions Reiki practitioners and students ask: How is Holy Fire® Reiki different from traditional Usui Reiki?

Both are forms of Reiki — a Japanese technique for relaxation, stress reduction, and healing — but they represent different expressions of the same universal life force energy. This short reflection explains the distinctions while honoring both traditions as equally valuable and transformative.

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In this episode, we feature Cherish, a luminous new work by acclaimed Canadian composer and pianist Bonnie Milne.

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Released as part of her sophomore album Perception (MTS Records, July 25, 2025), Cherish is both elegant and deeply moving — a piece that captures gratitude, memory, and enduring emotional connection.

Available in both full ensemble and solo piano versions, Cherish highlights Milne’s gift for weaving classical expression with cinematic storytelling. Her artistry shines not only in the beauty of her piano work but also in the layered textures created with world-class coll...

Reiki for Pets – Five Ways to Create a Peaceful Connection

In this episode, we explore how Reiki can deepen the bond between you and your beloved animal companions. Reiki for pets works in the same way it does for people—bringing relaxation, balance, and healing energy—while also honoring the unconditional love our pets share with us every day.

Here are five simple ways to bring Reiki into your pet care routine:

Healing Touch – When petting, grooming, or cuddling your animal, open yourself as a channel for Reiki and let your touch become a condui...

In this episode, meditation teacher and retreat leader Tania Ho shares a reading from her favorite book, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Focusing on the chapter about anger, Tania invites us to reconsider this often misunderstood emotion.

Instead of being stuffed down or ignored, anger is meant to be listened to. It is a voice, a map, and a loyal companion pointing us toward action, boundaries, and growth. Tania reflects on how anger signals the death of old patterns and the birth of new possibilities. When honored, anger becomes a tool that fuels creativity, helps us...

In this episode, author and storyteller Will Cady shares a reading from his book Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics.

Through the myth and legacy of bluesman Robert Johnson, Will reflects on the profound choices we make with our creative gifts. Johnson’s hands carried him from the fields of Mississippi to a San Antonio hotel room where he recorded 29 songs that became the foundation of rock and roll. His story—woven with myth, music, and mystery—raises timeless questions about inspiration, sacrifice, and what it means to leave a mark on cul...

In this episode, Reiki Master and astrologer, Jane Kreller, explores the astrology of the fall season and what it means for you.

On September 22, the Sun enters Libra, marking the Autumn Equinox. Jane reflects on this moment of balance—equal day and night—as an invitation to restore harmony in our lives. This equinox follows two September eclipses (Sept 7 and Sept 21), amplifying themes of endings, beginnings, and fated shifts.

Jane shares how each zodiac sign, especially by rising sign, might experience these energies over the coming months:

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we share a moving new song from Dutch singer-songwriter and music therapist Harry Kappen. His latest release, Be Brave If You Can, is a gentle reflection on inner strength, acceptance, and the courage it takes simply to endure.

Unlike his previous protest-driven tracks, this song offers contemplation in the face of life’s challenges. Drawing on his work as a music therapist, Kappen blends empathy, honesty, and melodic subtlety, inviting listeners to find peace not through resistance, but through stillness and self-acceptance.

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In this calming and nourishing episode, guest guide Lisa Tener shares one of her favorite grounding techniques: The Earth Breath. Rooted in practices from polarity therapy and polarity yoga, the Earth Breath is a powerful tool for anyone beginning a creative project, revising work, or simply seeking deeper connection and clarity.

Lisa walks listeners through a gentle guided breath sequence, inviting awareness to the rhythm of inhale and exhale, and pairing breath with visualizations of grounding cords and tree roots. Whether you’re seated quietly at home or taking a mindful pause in your day, this breathwork pr...

In this uplifting episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Kelly Jean guides us through a waking meditation titled "Today I Shine." This five-minute practice invites listeners to center themselves, reconnect to their inner light, and awaken to a deeper sense of possibility and purpose.

With gentle breathwork and powerful affirmations, this meditation encourages you to release anything unlike love, peace, or joy—and to embody your divine potential with compassion, gratitude, and wisdom.

You’ll be reminded that you are not waiting for change—you are the change. You are not seeking permission—you are the permissi...

In this heartfelt episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome Tania Ho, intuitive soul guide, meditation teacher, and founder of Muse Flower Retreat and Spa in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Tania shares a gentle yet powerful reflection on the role of intention in our daily lives—inviting us to examine whether our choices are guided by love or fear.

She explores how the same action can create entirely different outcomes depending on the intention behind it, using a relatable example from yoga practice. Tania also opens up about a recent personal experience around her birthday that helped her sh...

In this calming guided meditation, Licensed Reiki Master Teacher Kris Valentine leads you through a peaceful visualization grounded in the teachings of Holy Fire Reiki by William Lee Rand.

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With soft music titled Creation playing in the background, Kris invites you to walk through a forest, connect with the earth, and tap into the quiet power of nature.

As the meditation unfolds, you arrive at a flowing river and a surprising symbol of growth—a single flower rising through a stack of rocks. It's a...

In this gentle and powerful guided meditation, mindset and manifesting coach Steffani LeFevour walks us through a three-step practice designed to help you shift into alignment, tune into your inner wisdom, and step confidently toward your desires.

This Soul Happy Meditation includes:

Step 1: Connection

Drop from your head into your heart and connect deeply with Source—whether you call it God, the universe, or your higher self.

Step 2: Visualization

See and feel the end result of a dream already fulfilled—whether it’s related to health, love, abundance, or purpos...

In this uplifting episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Kelly Jean guides us through a heart-centered waking meditation designed to help you start your day with gratitude, presence, and intention.

With each breath, you're invited to gently awaken appreciation—for your body, your breath, your surroundings, and the unseen forces already working in your favor. This short practice helps you raise your vibration and align with the flow of wellbeing, reminding you that love, clarity, and abundance are always available when you choose to allow them in.

Whether your day is just beginning or you're looking fo...

In this special episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome poet and creative guide Jacqueline Suskin, reading “Time” from her latest collection, The Verse for Now.

With her signature blend of lyrical insight and grounded presence, Jacqueline offers a meditation on the fleeting, mysterious nature of time—and how it shapes our experiences, efforts, and awareness.

Through imagery of tangled webs, sweet summer fruit, and the slow alchemy of growth, her poem invites listeners to consider the difference between hearing and truly listening, between effort and surrender. It’s a moment to reflect on how far we’v...

In this illuminating episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome special guest Will Johnson, author of The Radical Path of Somatic Dharma. Will invites us into a grounded, deeply embodied meditation that activates peace from the very center of your center.

Through his guided practice, Will gently leads us to expand awareness across our three primary sensory fields—sound, sight, and body—and then unites them through the breath. With insights from the Buddha, Rumi, and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg, he reminds us that true peace is found not by escaping our body, but by breathing fully through it.<...

In this soulful waking meditation, Kelly Jean invites you into a powerful practice called I Awaken in Wholeness. Designed as your first conscious breath of the day, this 5-minute reflection centers you in gratitude, presence, and the deeper awareness of your divine wholeness.

With each breath, you'll release fear, lack, and limitation—and instead, open to strength, joy, and alignment with the highest vibration of your being. Kelly Jean’s words guide you to see beauty where others may see brokenness, to respond with love, and to rise in celebration of your truth.

Whether you’re jus...

In this peaceful and reflective episode, we welcome Bretta Perry—registered nurse, certified life and health coach, and a guiding voice for grounded healing.

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Bretta leads us through a gentle meditation on the theme of gratitude, inviting listeners to breathe in light and release darkness, allowing their entire body to fill with luminous energy.

She introduces a powerful visualization: a golden bowl at the center of the body, collecting light and radiating calm throughout. Then, through the image of a chalkboard, Bretta encourages listeners to write do...

In this episode, Jane Kreller shares a simple, powerful method to align your actions with planetary energy—working with the ruling planet of each day of the week. She breaks down how each day carries a specific focus:

Jane explains how to match your weekly goals to the energy of each day—using simple rituals like affirmations, journaling, or focused action. She encourages building consistency and...

In this intimate and evocative episode, poet Jacqueline Suskin joins us to share her stirring new work, “Hello Spring,” from her latest book, The Verse for Now.

As Jacqueline’s words paint vivid images of nature awakening, the episode takes a heartfelt turn into the personal revelations of our guest. With winter’s grip finally loosening, Jacqueline reflects on the transformative power of the changing season—a time when the earth’s vibrant pulse forces us to shed old excuses and embrace the active cadence of life.

Stephen Sol is an indie musician based in Washington, D.C. His music blends classic rock, folk, and indie influences, drawing inspiration from the likes of Mac DeMarco, My Morning Jacket, and The Beatles.

His latest single, Eternal Peace, a deeply introspective track that explores life, the beyond, and the serenity that awaits us all.

Blending classic rock, folk, and contemporary indie influences, Sol delivers his signature soulful vocals and intricate guitar work, crafting a song that meditates on the unseen forces that guide us. The chorus—“The sound of nothing calls to me, the sound...

In this deeply healing episode of The Peace Room, author and meditation guide Brownell Landrum leads us through a powerful cord-cutting exercise designed to help you release the energetic ties of relationships that are no longer serving your highest good. (Brownell Landrum, Author & Executive Producer of Life is a Trip: Reincarnation Stories)

Whether you're looking for a clean break or seeking clarity and emotional space to reset a relationship, this guided chakra meditation empowers you to regain your freedom, autonomy, and inner peace.

You'll journey through all seven chakras, using the imagery of invisible scissors...

Today's guest is Hedi Schaefer is an award-winning coach, energetic channel, and healer with over 15 years of experience helping individuals break free from fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs. As the creator of the 3Cs of Change Framework—Clarity, Cleanse, and Create—Hedi provides a holistic approach to transformation, empowering clients to move from chaos to calm and unlock their true potential.

Through her podcast 2Energetic Prime Time and YouTube channel, Hedi shares healing energies, guided meditations, and practical insights for personal and spiritual growth. Her unique blend of emotional and energetic healing resonates deeply, inspiring peace, clarity, and...

Today's guest is Raj Khedun from London, UK. He is an inspired manager at Keep Fit Kingdom, which has a mission to help a billion people reach 100 years happily and to realize the healthiest version of themselves!

He's an avid wellbeing and transformation coach having specialized in relationship coaching for 15 years.

He's also the inventor of the 3:3 Metaverse Breathing Method, part of the 7 Minutes 2 Bliss program, which dramatically reduces stress and anxiety within 1-3 minutes and is proving to be highly effective in healing insomnia.

His infectious energy uplifts everyone because he's excited...

Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace with Laurinda Stanton, author of Rising, a New Era, registered nurse, and owner of Truth in Revelations Wellness.

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In today’s meditation, Laurinda shares a divine message of hope, love, and awakening—a reminder that we are all part of a greater creation, infinitely connected and filled with light. As the world evolves, we are called to release fear, embrace inner peace, and recognize the divine perfection within ourselves.

Listen as she guides us to let go of illusions, trust in the unfolding of life, and shin...

Join Lisa Tener for this soothing five-minute meditation focused on The Water Breath—a simple yet powerful breathing practice inspired by the element of water.

Learn how this breath can enhance creativity, promote emotional flow, and bring deep relaxation to your body and mind. Through guided breathwork and visualization, Lisa invites you to imagine a cascading waterfall, cleansing and nourishing your entire being, while helping stuck energy begin to flow again.

Whether you seek inspiration for a creative project, a moment of calm, or a way to feel more connected to yourself and the world ar...

In this episode, we explore a powerful passage from Inner Medicine by Kerri Hummingbird.

She challenges the external-driven mindset that has shaped society for centuries—the belief that fulfillment comes from acquisition, control, and predictability. Instead, she invites us to question, to dismantle the ladders of success, and to strip away the masks we wear to conform.

Kerri reminds us that true transformation begins within. When we reconnect with our inner power, we move beyond the illusion of scarcity and separation, choosing authenticity over societal expectation. The call is clear: It’s time to wake up...

Today's guest is Dr. Francisco Aboitiz, from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He shares a reading from his new book, A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds: The Evolution of Life and Consciousness.

Dr. Aboitiz's book explores one of the most profound mysteries of our time—consciousness.

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In this peaceful guided meditation, licensed Reiki Master Teacher Kris Valentine leads you on a journey through a tranquil forest, helping you release the chaos of the day and reconnect with your inner sanctuary. 🌿✨

As you walk through nature’s harmony, you’ll emerge into a beautiful clearing, where your perfect home awaits—filled with healing energy and deep personal meaning. This meditation invites you to step inside, embrace its peace, and receive any messages that may come to you.

Settle in, take a deep breath, and let this five-minute retreat bring you c...

In this inspiring episode of The Peace Room Podcast, we are honored to welcome Jennifer Roig-Francolí—an internationally acclaimed violinist, creator of The Art of Freedom® Method, and bestselling author of Make Great Music with Ease!

Jennifer shares a profound reflection through her poem, It’s Not About the Body, inviting us to explore the deep connection between music, the mind, and the body. She challenges the conventional approach to physical pain in musicians, revealing how tension and strain are often symptoms of something deeper—our thoughts, emotions, and attachments.

Through awareness, presence, and release, Jennifer...

Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace, a time to reflect, recharge, and renew. In this episode, Kelly Jean invites you to experience the calming power of poetry and Reiki toning, creating a moment of stillness and presence.

Kelly Jean begins by toning the Cho Ku Rei Reiki symbol, an energetic tool for protection, clearing negativity, and grounding. Then, she reads "When I Am Among the Trees" by the beloved poet Mary Oliver—a piece that speaks to the quiet wisdom of nature, the gentle reminder to slow down, and the light within us all.

As you li...

Today's episode features a new song by Pete Price, that embodies the heartfelt storytelling that has become a hallmark of Pete's work.

 “This Time” is part of Pictures in Time, a deeply introspective album released in 2024. Tracks like “House of Mirrors” and “Better Angels” showcase Price’s evolution as an artist and storyteller.

Here is the inspiration behind Pete's song, "This Time":

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote that, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds" in advocating the right for a person to change in order to experience greater personal growth. Don't limit yourself...

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Jill Amy Sager shares an excerpt from her latest book, Guidance from the Universe: Hopeful Messages for Everyday Challenges. This special reading focuses on the chapter titled “Hope,” presented in three parts: a channeled message from the universe, a deeply personal story, and reflective questions to help you explore your relationship with hope.

Jill begins with an inspiring message from the universe: Hope is your guiding star and your way out of the dark. It keeps you in life’s light and holds the light for others.

She then r...

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Gene Jones, author of Consolidated Wisdom: The Ultimate Book of Quotations for Success, Happiness, and Health, shares practical and holistic tools for transformation and preservation. Drawing on the integration of multiple disciplines, Gene outlines four key arenas to improve your life:

1️⃣ The Mind – Unlock the limitless potential of creativity and imagination through practices like auto-brainstorming, setting intentions, meditation, and affirmations. Gene also emphasizes the importance of gratitude, compassion, and developing peripheral vision to recognize hidden opportunities.

2️⃣ Movement & Health – Explore practices such as qigong, yoga, and stretching for balance and flexibil...

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, behavioral scientist and author Dr. Abbie Maroño shares insights on the transformative power of self-care and self-compassion. Drawing from her acclaimed The Journey Through Shame, Dr. Moraño explores how our inner dialogue shapes our self-concept and overall well-being.

She reminds us that the most unavoidable judgment comes from within. How we speak to ourselves, treat ourselves, and extend grace to ourselves impacts every aspect of our lives. Dr. Moraño explains how self-compassion—offering yourself the same kindness you would show a friend—can break the cycle of shame a...

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome Shalini, a multi-talented wellness practitioner and advocate for holistic healing. Shalini is a technology professional, a certified trauma-informed yoga and meditation instructor, an IIN health coach, and a Reiki-certified energy healer.

Today, Shalini shares a heartfelt reading from the book Soul to Soul, compiled and edited by John Mundahl. The poem invites us to reconnect with our playful, authentic selves—the part of us that often gets buried beneath the weight of expectations and societal pressures. Through its powerful lines, the poem encourages listeners to choose a brighter, se...

Give Your Affirmations a Makeover to Turn Them into Transformative Statements

Affirmations can have a profound effect on your mindset and really help you to focus on achieving your dreams. But did you know that there are ways to make your affirmations even more powerful and transformative? Here are some expert tips to help you take your affirmations to the next level.

Accentuate the positive

It’s easy to focus on what you don’t want (e.g., “I don’t want to be alone,” “I don’t want to be fat”). Even saying you want...

In this episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, Brownell Landrum—author of The End, The Love Story to the Universe and The We Meet Again Trilogy, and executive producer of the Life is a Trip Reincarnation Stories podcast—guides us through a transformative meditation on the healing power of forgiveness.

This meditation offers a safe and sacred space to release the weight of anger, resentment, and blame from any trauma, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Through gentle visualization and intentional affirmations, Brownell encourages us to forgive those who have hurt us, the people who influenced them, and even ours...

Welcome to another episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, your space to reflect, recharge, and awaken something within yourself. Created by The Peace Room, this podcast invites you to step into love, kindness, and renewal.

In today’s episode, we reflect on a powerful passage from Og Mandino’s A Better Way to Live. Rule 10 reminds us to treat everyone we encounter—friend or foe, loved one or stranger—as if they will be gone by midnight. This profound perspective calls us to extend unselfish love, care, and kindness to all, without expectation of reward.

Through this pra...