The Skeptic Metaphysicians S5E33: The Hidden Power of Ancient Japanese Shamanism

He once wore a ninja mask on our show. Now, he’s back, unmasked, unapologetic, and wielding ancient energies like a multidimensional Jedi.

In this mind-expanding episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, we welcome back Benton Ryer, a shamanic energy healer, occult practitioner, and author of The Shores of Eternity. But this time, he’s stepping out of the shadows to talk openly about his powerful healing work, and even leads us through a live on-air healing session you’ll feel through your speakers.

From purging unseen energies to confronting hidden trauma stored in the body, Benton explains the mysterious Japanese system of Ko Shinto, a long-forgotten spiritual tradition that clears energetic impurities at a depth most modalities can’t touch. He opens up about how he helped Will during his cancer journey, how most people won’t accept healing when it’s offered, and why skepticism often masks deeper spiritual resistance.

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or already a believer in the unseen realms, this is one episode you won’t forget.

Who Is Benton Ryer?

Author of The Shores of Eternity: A Memoir of Sorcery
Ko Shinto practitioner specializing in purification rites
Former masked guest known for nightly energy healing sessions on Instagram
Martial artist with a background in Judo and Japanese esotericism
Now based in Japan, continuing his spiritual studies
What You’ll Discover in This Episode

Why Benton hid his identity during his first interview, and why he’s now ready to be seen
How he works with ancient Japanese spirits (the kabi) to clear dense, parasitic energies
What really happens in a Ko Shinto purification, and why it’s not the same as Reiki
The dangers of spiritual arrogance and why most “healers” aren’t doing the real work
The energetic parasites that attach to gifted people, and why Benton says even your spirit guides may not be what they seem
His thoughts on “occult” being misunderstood as “evil”, and why his work is anything but
A deeply moving moment: Benton shares how he worked on Will during cancer, and how the results stunned his doctors
The truth about why so many people reject healing, even when they’re in pain
Why This Episode Matters
This isn’t your typical energy healer story. Benton Ryer bridges mysticism and martial discipline with raw honesty, biting humor, and zero sugarcoating. He doesn’t just talk about healing, he demonstrates it, live.

If you’ve ever been curious about the real mechanics of energy clearing… If you’ve felt like you’ve done “all the things” but still feel stuck… If you’re ready to explore spiritual truths that don’t fit into neat boxes…

Then this episode will shake your assumptions, and maybe even clear your field.

Bonus Alert!
The full healing session Benton performed live during this episode will be released as a BONUS standalone episode on Monday! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it, and carve out time to fully receive the transmission. You will feel it.

Connect with Benton Ryer
BentonRyer.com
YouTube: Live healings nightly at 8:30 PM Pacific

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