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Episode Description

In this episode of the Supernatural Fix Podcast, hosts Alex and Jess welcome Nikki Johnsrud — school psychologist turned life coach, energy healer, and founder of COPE Consulting (Concentrating On Positive Energy). Nikki opens up about her journey from high-functioning codependency and a devastating loss, to discovering Reiki, energy work, and the power of giving yourself permission to heal. Whether you're skeptical of energy healing or deeply curious, this conversation will make you think differently about how we carry trauma, suppress our intuition, and finally find our way back to ourselves.

Show Notes

0:00 – Introducing Nikki Johnsrud

Alex and Jess introduce guest Nikki Johnsrud from Watford City, ND — a mom of two, school psychologist of 20+ years, and creator of COPE Consulting.

4:40 – Nikki's Background & COPE Consulting

How 20+ years as a school psychologist led Nikki to discover the Nurtured Heart approach — and eventually create COPE Consulting. COPE = Concentrating On Positive Energy.

10:45 – Grief, Loss & Personal Awakening

Nikki shares about losing her daughter five years ago, how grief forced her to finally sit still, and how it became the catalyst for her deepest personal transformation.

12:00 – Discovering Reiki & Energy Healing

A mutual friend introduced Nikki to Reiki during her darkest season. She shares what that first experience was like — and why it changed everything.

18:00 – Sound Healing & Intuitive Gifts

Alex shares her sound bath experience, and Nikki reflects on the intuitive gifts she's had since childhood — and why so many of us shut them down.

24:30 – Reiki in Medicine & Science

From Mayo Clinic to local doctors asking questions — how energy healing is gaining credibility alongside conventional medicine, and why that matters.

35:30 – Nikki's Current Work & How to Connect

Nikki walks through everything she offers: COPE Consulting, The Founders Table coaching, the Great Girlfriend Getaway retreats in Medora, public speaking, and her energy healing practice. Find her at COPEConsultingNJ.com.

46:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing

Reflections on finding your people, giving others grace to grow into who they're meant to be, and the power of community around healing.