If you’ve ever wanted to turn your home into a sanctuary of healing and positive energy, this episode of Homes That Heal is a must-listen! I’m bringing back one of my all-time favorite conversations with Crystal Herbrand, the powerhouse behind Hey Child, Stay Wild. Crystal isn’t just a guest—she’s a close friend and an expert in energy work, transformation, and creating spaces that truly support your well-being. We dive into practical ways to clear stagnant energy, infuse your home with high vibes, and embrace a lifestyle that nurtures both body and soul.

From Spray Tans to Energy Healing: Crystal’s Journey

Crystal’s journey began in the beauty industry, where she ran a successful spray tanning studio. Her goal? Helping women feel radiant and confident in their own skin. But beneath the surface, she was running on fumes. Eventually, burnout set in. This forced her to pause, reflect, and realize that true wellness is a balance of both physical and mental health.

Reiki, Letting Go & Trusting the Universe

Faced with uncertainty, Crystal turned to Reiki and energy work, discovering its profound ability to heal and transform. She describes it as “this energy s@!% actually works!” Through her journey, she realized that many of the answers we seek are already within us—we just need to slow down, listen, and trust the process. When COVID forced her to close her business, she could have resisted the change, but instead, she leaned into it. She embraced the idea that life isn’t happening to us—it’s happening for us.

Clearing Energy & Creating a High-Vibe Home

Crystal and I share a deep love for energy-clearing techniques, including saging, crystals, and intentional home design. Want to refresh your space and rid it of stagnant energy? Here are some of Crystal’s go-to rituals:

Saging Your Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

Saging, or smudging, is an ancient practice used to cleanse spaces of negative energy. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Set an Intention: Before lighting the sage, take a moment to focus on what you want to clear out (stress, negativity, heavy emotions) and what you want to invite in (peace, joy, clarity).
   
2. Open Windows & Doors: Allow stagnant energy to exit your space.
   
3. Light the Sage: Hold the sage at a 45-degree angle and let it catch fire. Blow out the flame, allowing it to smolder.
   
4. Move Through Your Home: Walk through each room, directing the smoke into corners, closets, and mirrors—places where energy tends to linger.
   
5. Pay Special Attention to Personal Spaces: Areas where you get dressed or spend a lot of time (like your bedroom) can hold onto self-judgment and negative energy. Give these spots extra attention.
   
6. Say a Mantra or Prayer: Speak words of positivity, such as, “I release all negative energy from this space and welcome peace, love, and light.”
   
7. Extinguish the Sage Properly: Once finished, press the sage bundle into a fireproof bowl of sand or let it naturally burn out.
   

Crystals & Rocks That Promote Good Energy

Crystals are powerful tools for shifting the energy of your home. Here are some of Crystal’s favorite high-vibe stones:

• Clear Quartz – Known as the “master healer,” it amplifies energy and intention.
• Amethyst – A calming stone that promotes relaxation and spiritual awareness.
• Rose Quartz – The stone of love, bringing warmth, compassion, and harmony.
• Black Tourmaline – A protective crystal that repels negative energy.
• Citrine – A stone of abundance and joy, great for uplifting the energy in any room.
• Selenite – Cleanses and purifies the energy of a space, never needing to be charged.
• Kyanite – Is said to have water-like vibrations and manifests high energy with healing properties.
• Shungite – A multipurpose stone that blocks EMF and negative energy. It also helps with detox, fighting inflammation, and purifying water.
  

Place these crystals in key areas of your home, such as near the front door for protection, in your bedroom for restful sleep, or in common areas to create a welcoming environment.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, your home should feel good—like a place that truly supports you, lifts you up, and reflects the energy you want in your life. Whether you’re going through a big transition or just craving a little more peace, small changes—like saging, setting intentions, or adding a few meaningful touches—can make all the difference. So trust yourself, embrace what feels right, and create a space that feels like you. You deserve it. So take a deep breath, set your intentions, and start making your space a true reflection of the peace and balance you deserve. You’ve got this!

✨ Take a deep breath and remember—you are exactly where you need to be. ✨

About Crystal:

Crystal is the creator of Hey Child, Stay Wild as a way to embrace her inner wild child and find her passion and purpose. From creating jewelry, sharing her favorite things, and talking about energy and how to work with it. One of her favorite ways to work with energy is to use sage and crystals to clear and keep negative energy from messing with her vibe.

Website: Hey Child, Stay Wild
Instagram: @HeyChildStayWild1111
Facebook: HeyChildStayWild1111

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