Reiki and energy healer Lara Elliott joins Lacy on this episode of the EXPANDED Podcast. Lara shares how her background in fashion eventually led to her career as a multi-modality healer. She openly shares her advice for differentiating yourself within the wellness industry, shares her challenging yet rewarding journey to becoming a mother, and inspires us to trust that success will come when we become the most authentic versions of ourselves and do what we love. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: * Lara’s medicine and training * Her career in fashion and how it led her to wellness * Studying acupuncture * Finding her husband and falling in love * How trauma causes us to leave our bodies * How she deals with people thinking her practices are too ‘woo woo’ * The precepts of Reiki and Buddhism * Healing with love and compassion * Lara’s Reiki training * Using Reiki to upgrade your magnetism * Differentiating yourself within the healing industry * Getting to the root of your own intentions for what you do * Finding your niche * Balancing business and family * Lara’s upbringing in Germany * The influence of nature and Buddhist philosophy on her upbringing * Lara’s birth journey RESOURCES: * David Elliott [https://www.davidelliott.com/] * Empowerment Through Reiki [https://amzn.to/2G0O2n9] * Yogala [http://www.yogalastudios.com/] * Lara’s Reiki Trainings [https://www.laraelliotthealing.com/] Check out Ep. 27 podcast page on the site [http://www.tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast/2018/2018/ep-27-lara-elliott] WHERE TO FIND LARA * laraelliotthealing.com [https://www.laraelliotthealing.com/] * @laraelliot1 [https://www.instagram.com/laraelliott1/] FOR MORE TO BE MAGNETIC: * To Be Magnetic [http://www.tobemagnetic.com] * Newsletter [https://lacy-philliips.squarespace.com/subscribe-2/] * Pathway [https://www.howtomanifest.com/p/the-pathway]   HOW TO MANIFEST [https://tobemagnetic.com/buy-how-to-manifest-book]by Lacy Phillips  (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Available now!   The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way. At TBM, we’ve redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity. Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you’ll learn how to:  – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth  – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work  – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth  – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true self With over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you’re meant to live. Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest.   WHERE TO FIND US! * @tobemagnetic [https://www.instagram.com/tobemagnetic/?hl=en](IG) * @Lacyannephillips [https://www.instagram.com/lacyannephillips/] * Lacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here [https://lacyphillips528961.substack.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabGSOEfunNTeBL3eVfXrrdPxaFVb3w4Z7-URcYr4qmMbT7mcMrX8WitgyE_aem_FTazu5Wkvuh2oxgNyHeCmw?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=EP356] * @Jessicaashleygill [https://www.instagram.com/jessicaashleygill/?hl=en] * @tobemagnetic [https://www.youtube.com/@tobemagnetic] (youtube) * @expandedpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/expandedpodcast/?hl=en]