{"podcast":{"title":"The Secrets of Being Podcast","slug":"the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820","podcast_index_feed_id":6712820,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6001427/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://thesecretsofbeing.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b287af55f89d6a627c988d18d9f6bbbe.jpg","author":"Dawn Airhart Witte","episode_count":34,"summary":"Introducing the \"Secrets of Being Podcast\" - a captivating journey into the depths of self-discovery, personal growth, and the art of living a fulfilling life. In a world that often moves at breakneck speed, this podcast serves as a tranquil oasis for those seeking profound wisdom and inspiration. Here, we explore the innermost realms of the human experience, delving into the profound secrets that lie within each of us, waiting to be uncovered. Join us as we embark on a voyage of self-discovery, guided by remarkable thought leaders, spiritual luminaries, and everyday heroes who have unearthed the treasures of self-awareness. Our guests share their intimate stories, timeless wisdom, and practical insights, illuminating the path to a life of purpose and authenticity. Through thought-provoking conversations, soul-stirring narratives, and transformative teachings, \"Secrets of Being\" invites you to peel back the layers of societal expectations, shed the masks we wear, and embrace the beautiful authenticity that resides at our core. Discover the secrets to igniting your inner fire, releasing self-imposed limitations, and forging a deeper connection to your true self. This podcast is an…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T00:17:43.583197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820"},"episode":{"title":"How Bee Venom Therapy Helped Me Reclaim My Life","slug":"how-bee-venom-therapy-helped-me-reclaim-my-life","published_at":"2025-10-08T11:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820/how-bee-venom-therapy-helped-me-reclaim-my-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-bee-venom-therapy-helped-me-reclaim-my-life--67978954","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67978954/kpenn.mp3","summary":"On this episode of The Secrets of Being, I’m joined by the radiant Kiki Penn—a reiki healer, Lyme disease advocate, and wise soul whose story reminds us what it means to come home to ourselves after deep illness and isolation. Kiki shares how her journey into holistic healing began early—with a love for herbs, crystals, and the intuitive whispers that only some can hear. But it was a tick bite one summer, during a visit to her grandparents, that changed the course of her life. Her health declined, her marriage crumbled, and for seven years she found herself mostly bedridden—grappling with Lyme disease while also watching her sister navigate the same diagnosis. She tells us about the moment she nearly gave up on her holistic roots—until a powerful encounter in Washington, D.C. introduced her to bee venom therapy. With courage and patience, Kiki began administering bee venom three times a week for over a year. Slowly, she started to feel like herself again. She reminds us that healing doesn’t come in quick fixes—it comes in stillness, in intention, and in choosing to keep going. We explore her work as a reiki healer, how energy can move what words cannot, and what it means to witness someone else’s pain with tenderness and presence. Kiki shares a story of a couple she worked with—how the session unearthed old trauma, yet left them lighter, freer. She also opens up about her calling to become a soul guide or death doula, inspired by her time caring for elders who had no family at the end of their lives. This conversation is layered—with grief, with grit, and with grace. Kiki reminds us that the body remembers, but so does the soul. And sometimes healing looks like laying in bed for years. Other times, it looks like choosing life again, one sting, one breath, one prayer at…","meta_description":"On this episode of The Secrets of Being, I’m joined by the radiant Kiki Penn—a reiki healer, Lyme disease advocate, and wise soul whose story reminds us w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2162,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820/episodes/how-bee-venom-therapy-helped-me-reclaim-my-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820/how-bee-venom-therapy-helped-me-reclaim-my-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}