Jessica’s life is a masterclass in breadcrumb-following: from MIT → CIA weapons of mass destruction analyst → stand-up comedy → full-time energy healer and Reiki teacher She shares how debilitating migraines ultimately pointed her toward Reiki, complex PTSD healing, mediumship, and a life guided by intuition. Along the way we talk about attunements that feel like psychedelics, babies who show up as “little stars” before they incarnate, why Reiki is “the jazz of healing,” and how to tell the difference between intuition and fear. I’ve known Jessica for nearly a decade, and her story still makes my jaw drop. She’s been an inspiration to me as I step into my weirdness. I’m so excited to share her magic with you. In today’s episode: 1. Jessica’s unconventional path: from the CIA to comedy to Reiki 2. How a health crisis cracked her open to a new way of being 3. What a Reiki session really feels like — and why it’s been called a “sober psychedelic” 4. Developing intuition (even if you were trained to ignore it) 5. The link between trauma, sensitivity, and spiritual gifts 6. Surrender vs. control: the spiritual practice no one warns you about 7. Parenting, purpose, and healing intergenerational pain with humor and grace 8. Why integrating all your parts — even the weird ones — is the real work Three nuggets I’m still chewing on 1. Critical thinking belongs in the healing room. Woo and logic were never meant to live in separate zip codes. 2. Intuition feels calm, even when the message isn’t. It’s direction and a built-in safety check. 3. Surrender isn’t the same thing as passivity. And loosening the grip often moves us faster than white‑knuckling our way to “results”. Connect with Jessica Sessions & trainings: http://www.loveandlightservices.com/ Instagram: @jessicabrodkin Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:50 – Opening Blessing & Spiritual Invocation 03:58 – How Jessica and Allison Met 05:30 – Jessica’s Wild Career: CIA, Comedy, Energy Work 07:06 – How Jessica Got Recruited to the CIA 09:14 – WMDs, Iraq War Era & Early Agency Life 11:15 – Physical and Mental Breakdowns at the CIA 13:00 – Discovering Reiki After Debilitating Health Crisis 14:23 – Jessica’s Mystical Family Roots & Alternative Medicine 16:00 – Two Major Life Collapses & Seeing Spirits 18:00 – Misdiagnosis, PTSD & Awakening as a Medium 20:05 – Jessica’s Lifelong Relationship with Comedy 22:00 – Launching Her Stand-Up Career in a Tough Industry 24:00 – Becoming a Healer: From Spirit Messages to Self-Taught Reiki 25:45 – What a Reiki Healing Session Feels Like 28:00 – Sober Psychedelic: Energy Shifts Without Medicine 29:20 – Predicting Allison’s Children in Early Sessions 31:00 – Feeling Future Baby Souls & Energetic Attachments 33:00 – Spirit Guides, Ancestors & Energies That Join Sessions 35:00 – Drumming with Guides & Teaching Reiki Experiences 37:00 – The Power & Disruption of Reiki Attunements 38:15 – Psychedelics, Shadow Work & Letting Go of Control 39:20 – Intuition vs. Fear: How to Tell the Difference 41:00 – Building a Relationship with Your Intuition 43:30 – Developing Intuition Through Play, Nature & Stillness 45:00 – What Jessica Is Still Unlearning & Healing 46:50 – Advice for Seekers on the Path of Meaning & Purpose 48:15 – Accepting Duality: Joy, Darkness & the Monstrosity of the World 50:00 – Spirituality & Critical Thinking: Why We Need Both 51:10 – Where to Find Jessica & Her Current Offerings 52:03 – Roasting Tech Bros at Comedy Shows 52:26 – Closing Gratitude This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alliecanton.substack.com
