Self Help Witch
By Dana Michelle
Self Help WitchOct 01, 2022
43: Eudaimonia as a Path to Living Well, True Happiness, and Contributing to the Highest Good
Happiness can feel fleeting and elusive. We spend most of our time attempting to achieve happiness, only for it to be short-lived or not live up to the hype. We can be left feeling jaded and even depressed.
I'm *happy* to report that happiness itself is not the problem. It's our approach to happiness.
This is where the concept of eudaimonia, an ancient philosophical term, comes into play. Eudaimonia means good spirit, and gets at what it takes to live well.
In this episode, I break down the key differences between eudaimonia and what we typically think of when we think of happiness. In doing so, you'll see how to embrace eudaimonia in your own life to access true, fulfilling happiness every single day (yes, EVERY single day).
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42: Homecoming by John Bradshaw: Inner Child Healing & Toxic Shame
In Book Bites + Insights episodes, we explore micro concepts from the best Self Help Books from a spiritual angle.
Today, we delve into the profound concepts of John Bradshaw's transformative book, Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child. Specifically, we're engaging in self-discovery and healing shame through exploring the "Holding On" and "Letting Go" spectrum as described in chapter 5 of Homecoming. Through the lens of self-help and spirituality, we'll navigate the realms of inner child healing and discuss the powerful impact of addressing toxic shame. We'll explore how to use these concepts to facilitate profound personal transformation and liberation. Let's uncover invaluable insights from John Bradshaw's work, enabling us to heal deep-rooted wounds and foster inner peace. Whether you've read Homecoming or are curious about the profound journey it offers, this episode is for you. Don't forget to subscribe to Self Help Witch for more empowering discussions on personal growth, spirituality, and self-awareness. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you really love it, leave a rating + review on your preferred platform. Let's embark on this transformative quest together!
41: The Nodes Changing Signs 2023 with Ari Moshe Wolfe
Ari Moshe Wolfe is back to dig into the significant astrological event of the nodes changing signs in 2023. The nodes moving into Libra/Aries will herald a transformative period in astrology, influencing our collective and individual journeys. Ari brings his astrological expertise, wisdom, and evolutionary perspective wisdom to unravel the mysteries of this celestial transition from Taurus/Scorpio to Libra/Aries. Ari and Dana cover the meaning of the nodes in the natal chart as well as in transit. Then, they explore the depth and teachings of both Libra and Aries, as well as the meaning of their square to Pluto. Check out Ari and Dana's first talk on Pluto squaring the nodes for more insight on that dynamic: • Evolutionary Astr... Subscribe to the Self Help Witch Podcast + Youtube channel and stay tuned for more empowering content! Connect with Ari and his work: https://arimoshe.com/ Video Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:23 The Nodes in the Natal Chart 09:37 The Nodes in Transit 16:36 Libra/Capricorn Square 39:15 The Nodes square Pluto 50:51 Fall 2023 Eclipses
40: Venus in Leo is Begging You to Get Honest About What You Desire
There's so many things that get in the way of knowing and receiving that which we truly desire – whether it's people pleasing, believing having desires is bad, or just being afraid that we really can't have what we want, avoiding our desire altogether.
But we need desire. Desire is not an add-on or a bonus; it's an integral part to living a fulfilling, meaningful life. I'd go so far to say desire is the compass pointing us in the direction of our spirit's purpose. It helps us know if we're on the right track.
Venus is the planet of desire, and her transits bring us experiences that reinforce or clarify that which we desire. While Venus is in Leo, the sign of the Sun, we can expect experiences that reconnect us with what lights us up – and, with Venus retrograde, experiences that help us recognize what we thought we wanted, but no longer do.
In this episode, we get into
- the nature of desire – why it gets a bad rep, but is actually something you DEEPLY need
- why it's so hard to be honest with yourself
- ways to create a space of honest self-dialogue
- how Venus in Leo + Venus retrograde in Leo provide the energetic environment for reconnecting and reclaiming your desire
39: Overcoming Astro-Phobia: How to Harness Astrology Transits for Manifestation + Personal Growth
Tired of living in fear of every Mercury rx and eclipse? What if I told you that these transits – and all transits – can help you become more aligned with your spirit and its purpose?
In this episode, I'm sharing my two favorite practice for using astrology transits: for personal growth and manifestation. I'm revealing how to go beyond mindlessly consuming horoscopes, only to feel overwhelmed with information and anxious about what could happen, and how to empower yourself to leverage any astrological transit for your highest good.
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38: The Price of People Pleasing and How to Stop Today
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
When it comes to destructive habits and dispositions, I would argue people pleasing is at the top of the list. 🙅🏻♀️ By definition, people pleasing is making choices based on what you perceive other people's values, needs, and desires are rather than your own – so it directly interferes with having a happy, fulfilling life. 🙅🏻♀️People pleasing also undermines your ability to have real relationships with people, because it predicates that relationship on false pretenses. In other words, the person you’re presenting yourself as? Not really you. 🙅🏻♀️ Maybe the most insidious thing about people pleasing is that a lot of people who are actually people pleasing don't even know it. Pleasing often looks like “just being nice”. It might even look and feel like empathy. But what it actually is, is a negation of yourself with a capital S: your needs, your values, your desires. When we sacrifice ourselves for external approval, we will end up resentful, angry, frustrated and unclear in every regard in our lives. The good news? There are solutions – of the simple, accessible, and astrological sort. 😊
EP 37: April 2023 Solar Eclipse: Accepting the Past + Embracing New Beginnings
Eclipse Season is here! In this episode, we discuss the upcoming April 2023 Aries Solar Eclipse's energy. This eclipse is a significant portal asking us to make peace with the past and embrace new beginnings. It's a time to reflect on where we've been so far so we can take action toward our goals – but first, we must heal any shame and guilt from past actions that are holding us back. In this video, we'll explore the astrological significance of this eclipse, including the relevant astrological signatures affecting the eclipse itself. Then, we dig into 3 tips on how to navigate the energy of this eclipse, including embracing change and accepting the past. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more astrological insights and updates. If you love the podcast, give us a 5⭐️ review. Thank you for listening! FREE WORKSHOP MAY 1! REGISTER HERE: LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE: BRIDGING ASTROLOGY AND AUTHENTIC LIVING WITH APPLIED ASTROLOGY
EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Eclipse Astrology Breakdown 10:33 Transitional Energy in this Eclipse 15:01 Accepting the Past + Embracing New Beginnings 15:54 Tip 1: Compassion 22:22 Tip 2: Goldmine the Lesson 26:37 Tip 3: Objectivity
EP 36: Breaking Barriers to Self Care: How to Put Yourself First without Feeling Selfish or Stressed
At some point in our lives, we've all felt guilty or selfish for prioritizing our own needs and desires. However, it's crucial to understand that self-care isn't just an indulgence but a necessity for our overall well-being. By taking care of ourselves, we're better equipped to face life's challenges and be there for the people we love.
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of self-care and how it can help you break the barriers that hold you back from putting yourself first. Whether you're struggling to find the time or motivation to take care of yourself or feeling guilty for prioritizing your own needs, this episode is for you.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro 01:23 Defining Self-Care and Why it Matters 06:48 How to Make Time For Self Care
20:11: Dismantling the Lie of Self Care Being Selfish 29:13 Stopping Stress from Ruining Self Care 35:30 Putting it all together
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EP 35: April 2023 Astrology Transits to Watch
The astrology for April 2023 is comin' in hot! My astro bestie Lynnette and I are covering the astrology transits to watch for April 2023 in this video, from the Aries eclipse to Mercury retrograde. About Self Help Witch Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free guide, the Birth Chart Blueprint Ready to dive deeper Explore the current ways to work with Self Help Witch here, including chart readings, digital courses, + more. Connect: - Instagram
- Youtube - Email: dana@selfhelpwitch.com - Don't forget to subscribe!✨ About Lynnette Lynnette is a modern + locational astrologer with over 6 years of experience. She offers readings with a positive and empowering approach. Website Instagram
Chapters
00:00 Introduction 03:29 Mars Reflection with Tarot 10:23 Aries Energy Deep Dive 18:28 Fire Energy Deep Dive 26:41 Taurus Energy 29:07 April Key Moments 30:45 New Moon Eclipse in Aries 38:50 Mercury Retrograde 42:48 Preparing for Transits 44:30 Pluto in Aquarius
EP 34: March 2023 Astro Forecast: Pisces Deep End, Saturn + Pluto Changing Signs, and Embracing Imagination
About Self Help Witch:
Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development.
Birth Chart Blueprint: Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook.
Current ways to work with Self Help Witch:
- Alignment Architect Waitlist
- Cosmic Witch 2023 Astrology Almanac
- Cosmic Consults – booking for March + April
- Reading Package
- Transit Translator Course
About this Episode:
“Piscean energy is very much the opportunity to say, what have I learned as I've gone through these previous 11 signs, and how am I integrating it to become the next version of myself?”
This month, my astro bestie Lynnette and I join forces to chat about the astrology of March 2023. We dig into the zodiacal seasons, energies, key astrological moments, and important aspects. We also pulled a card from Lily Ashwell's Heavenly Bodies deck to get insight and support on how to handle the month ahead.
Change is afoot with Mars, Saturn, and Pluto changing signs this month and lots of Neptune transits.
It’s also Dana’s solar return and she welcomed her sweet baby last month, so it’s an extra exciting and joyful Pisces season 🥰!
We also talk about:
- The support of a trine and it’s connection to Jupiter
- Aligning with your values in your every day actions with Venus in Aries
- Pisces planetary rulers and friends, Jupiter, Neptune, and Venus
- Pisces as a mutable water sign and its connection to the subconscious
- Aries season and the astrological new year
- Saturn’s move into Pisces and why imagination is essential
- The light and shadow of escapism
- Pluto’s move into Aquarius and why we’re not making a big deal about it
- Why we don’t actually know when the Age of Aquarius starts/started
- Mars moving into Cancer, a passion for being cozy
- Mars, the Sun, and Mercury conjoining Neptune the week of March 12th
- The magic of confusion
- Dana’s growth into embracing her Pisces Sun (and stellium) and understanding Pisces energy
- Pisces gift: reminding us to stay present
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- Email: dana@selfhelpwitch.com
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Connect with Lynnette:
- IG: @cosmic.moves
- Website
- Podcast: It's Astrological
- Get on the waitlist for the Cosmic Moves Membership and get your At-A-Glance Astrology
EP 33: What is a Self Help Witch, Revisited & 1 Year Anniversary!
About Self Help Witch:
Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development.
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
Ready to dive deeper? Find the current ways to work with Self Help Witch here, including chart readings, digital courses, + more.
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In this Episode:
In (belated) celebration of the podcast's 1 year anniversary, Dana revisits the topic of the first episode: What is a Self Help Witch?
Chapters:
- Intro
- Self Help Witch, Defined - 2:33
- Why the Phrase Self Help Feels Cringe - 3:40
- Self Help is Self Discovery - 8:24
- Self Help Witch New + Upcoming Offers - 14:07
- Self Help Work is Spiritual - 19:49
- Dana's Self Discovery Story - 23:30
- Astrology for Self-Awareness - 29:02
EP 32: Evolutionary Astrology + Pluto Square the Nodes with Ari Moshe Wolfe
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Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
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Show Notes:
Astrology hot take: there's no "right" way to do astrology 😱
Many people don't realize there are multiple paradigms within the tens of thousands year old practice of astrology.
In this ep, I have the pleasure of exploring Evolutionary Astrology, a perspective focused on the chart as a map for the soul's evolutionary growth, with one of my favorite teachers, Ari Moshe Wolfe.
Ari articulately explains how Evolutionary Astrology can help us learn our soul's evolutionary path, along with the transformation coming when Pluto squares the Nodes in summer of 2023.
About Ari:
With clarity and compassion, Ari Moshe teaches astrology as a spiritual study that serves in our own soul evolution. Ari Moshe’s teaching is rooted in the beautiful lineage of Evolutionary Astrology as taught by Jeffrey Wolf Green and continues to blossom with his own ongoing realization. Ari also deeply draws upon the wisdom teachings of A Course in Miracles, and brings his music with him wherever he goes.
Learn more about Ari's Essentials Course or check out Ari's website for more info + to sign up. Use code DANA to get $50 off!
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 07:42 Squares in Your Chart
- 10:09 What is Evolutionary Astrology?
- 16:14 Karma and Your Birth Chart
- 20:15 Pluto and the Soul's Journey in Evolutionary Astrology
- 36:53 The Nodes in Evolutionary Astrology
- 40:58 Pluto Square the Nodes in 2023
- 50:42 The Power of Authenticity
- 55:12 Work with Ari
EP 31: February Astro Forecast 2023: Venus in Aries + Lunar Returns with Lynnette of Cosmic Moves
About Self Help Witch:
Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
Ready to dive deeper? Find the current ways to work with Self Help Witch here, including chart readings, digital courses, + more.
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Show Notes:
I'm back with my astro bestie Lynnette of Cosmic Moves! We're digging into the astrology of February 2023. We're getting into Pisces energy, some of the more important ingresses – Venus into Aries and Mercury into Aquarius – as well as talking about how to use lunar phases for deeper self-awareness.
Find Lynnette:
- IG: @cosmic.moves
- Website: cosmicmoves.com
- Podcast: It's Astrological
EP 30: Embodiment + Identity Shifting for the New Year with Brittanny Taylor
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Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
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Show Notes:
In this episode, Dana interviews Brittanny Taylor about how embodiment, Marie-Kondo-ing your inner landscape, and habits can help you shift identities.
We'll explore:
- what embodiment is
- tips + tricks for embodying identity shifts you choose - and ones you don't
- how to move through fear and pushback during identity shifts
- the power of habits + getting to the root of your desires
Brittanny is an embodiment connoisseur using photography, tarot, yoga, and coaching to guide clients back to mind + body + soul connection. Check out her work and offerings here.
EP 29: January 2023 Astrology Forecast with Lynnette of Cosmic Moves Astrology
About Self Help Witch:
Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
Ready to dive deeper? Find the current ways to work with Self Help Witch here, including chart readings, digital courses, + more.
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We're kickin' off 2023 on Self Help Witch with a fun yet informative chat on the astrology of January 2023.
In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by my personal astro bestie, Lynnette of Cosmic Moves Astrology. Lynnette and I share the top astrological moments for this month, as well as our personal insights on how the transits have shown up so far. We'll give some tips along the way on how we can use the cosmic weather to make the most of this month.
I'm so excited to welcome Lynnette onto the show, and I hope you all enjoy our conversation as much as I did!
Find Lynnette:
- IG: @cosmic.moves
- Website: cosmicmoves.com
- Podcast: It's Astrological
nd Dana:
- IG: @selfhelpwitch
- Website: selfhelpwitch.com
- Grab the Cosmic Witch 2023 Astrology Almanac: selfhelpwitch.com/2023almanac
EP 28: Attachment Styles & Addiction with Sarah Cohan
About Self Help Witch:
Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
Ready to dive deeper? Find the current ways to work with Self Help Witch here, including chart readings, digital courses, + more.
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Show Notes:
Today I'm joined by Sarah Cohan, attachment style coach + host of the Lit AF podcast. We're digging into the intersection of attachment styles and addiction, how they feed one another, and how when you're aware of both your attachment style and your tendencies around addiction, you can really begin to heal on a whole new level.
Resources:
- Work with Sarah
- Book mentioned: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
EP 27: New Moon in Sagittarius + Horoscopes
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Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
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Show Notes:
Get the scoop on the New Moon in Sagittarius! This new moon is happening November 23, 2022 at 1° Sagittarius, and is toned by a Jupiter stationing direct in Pisces. Watch for the general energy forecast and your specific horoscope!
00:00 Introduction
03:04 Aries Rising
04:25 Taurus Rising
06:29 Gemini Rising
07:53 Cancer Rising
09:48 Leo Rising
11:56 Virgo Rising
13:24 Libra Rising
15:54 Scorpio Rising
17:32 Sagittarius Rising
18:49 Capricorn Rising
21:58 Aquarius Rising
23:46 Pisces Rising
25:32 Black Friday Sale
EP 26: Astrology for Mindfulness: 3 Tips for Using Transit Astrology to Cultivate Awareness
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Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
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Show Notes:
Today we'll explore how to use transit astrology to cultivate awareness and become more mindful of ourselves in the moment. We'll dig into 3 tips for creating your own astrology-based mindfulness practice!
Transit astrology - the astrological influences of moves, progressions and transits over our natal chart - offers an incredible foundation for a powerful mindfulness practice.
Transit astrology can give us a fuller picture of how the planets affect us in real time. By using transit astrology to inform our mindfulness practice, we infuse the energy of planets into our awareness, gaining a deeper understanding of the astrological archetypes AND ourselves simultaneously.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:58 Why Astrological Awareness?
- 08:58 Tip 1: Choose Your Transits
- 11:02 Tip 2: Ritualize Astro Content Intake
- 13:59 Tip 3: Make Your Practice Sustainable
EP 25: Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, Nov 8 2022: The Freedom to Feel
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Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
Learn to interpret your birth chart with my free Birth Chart Blueprint Ebook. Plus, receive lessons, motivation, and self-care ideas straight to your inbox.
Ready to dive deeper? Find the current ways to work with Self Help Witch here, including chart readings, digital courses, + more.
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Show Notes:
The astrology of November 2022's lunar eclipse in Taurus is unique. Today, we're breaking down the basics of eclipse symbolism, as well as the planetary energies involved in this lunar eclipse to understand how this eclipse is asking us to grow.
Tired of relying on google to understand your birth chart? Grab my free guide, the Birth Chart Blueprint – you'll get my simple 3-step formula for interpreting birth chart placements, as well as in-depth reference material to help you go deeper. Grab it here!
Show Materials:
EP 24: Astrology for Healing Family Patterns with Ancestral Astrologer Ash Gravity
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Show Notes:
In this interview with ancestral astrologer Ash Gravity, Dana and Ash dive into how to use astrology for healing family patterns. Join us as we break down where to look in your birth chart to identify patterns, how awareness fosters healing, and why you don't need your family members' charts to access healing family patterns with astrology.
Work with Ash:
CHAPTERS
00:00 Ancestral Astrology with Ash Gravity
05:49 Ash's Astrology Story
09:34 Starting Points for Ancestral Astrology
18:11 "Good" vs "Bad"placements
21:54 Anatomy of an Ancestral Astrology Session with Ash
24:41 Past Lives, Ancestors, & Family Member Charts
30:48 Interpreting Planetary Rulers from an Ancestral Lens
32:53 Interpreting Synchronicities in Family Synastry Charts
34:01 The Importance of Reflection in Astrology
36:17 Self Help is Collective Help
40:44 Find & Work With Ash
EP 23: Mercury Retrograde Fall 2022 Post-Mortem Reflection
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Show Notes:
This is a retrospective video about Mercury Retrograde Fall 2022, which began in late August with its shadow period. I describe the major transits of Mercury Retrograde, how the astrological energy played out in my life, and some reflection questions to help you reflect on the astrology of this Mercury Retrograde cycle.
EP 22: Libra Lunar Cycle Astro Forecast + Tarot - Healing & Relationships
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Show Notes:
The Libra new moon on Sunday, Sept 25, 2022 wants us to find healing in how we bring our individuality to our relationships. We get to work with this energy all month long as some helpful Jupiter oppositions come through, and with a full moon featuring a Venus/Chiron opposition. The tarot reminds us that healing in a relationship requires a level of personal awareness, and that change can feel like failing (but it's not!).
00:51: New Moon to Full Moon
08:04: Full Moon On
16:39 Tarot Reading
EP 21: Betting on Yourself with Alyssa of Kind Living Health
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Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
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Show Notes:
How many times have you stopped yourself from doing something exciting because it felt too scary or risky? In this episode, Alyssa of Kind Living Health shares her story to help remind us we can do hard things. Through realness and vulnerability, Alyssa shares how she moved across the country and changed careers – despite and alongside her fear and uncertainty about the future.
Listen if you're on the fence about taking the leap on any aspect of life, or if you've already taken the risk and aren't sure if you made the right move. Alyssa's story will remind you that you can do hard things, fear and doubt are normal (not a sign you made a mistake), and how to find the joy in the hardships.
Work with Alyssa
EP 20: Locational Astrology with Lynnette of Cosmic Moves
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Self Help Witch helps you understand yourself, embody your gifts, and live a fulfilled life with astrology + spiritual self-development. ****
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Show Notes:
Ever wondered why some places feel so great, and others make ya wanna run the opposite direction? Lynnette Wennerstrom of Cosmic Moves breaks it all down through the lens of Locational Astrology. Learn how to interpret your Astromap, the different ways to use Locational Astrology (astrology feng shui?!), and how you can use Locational Astrology without even leaving your house.
Work with Lynnette:
EP 19: Harnessing Digital Magic for Creative Flow
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Show Notes:
Finding creative flow should be easier than ever with all the tools at ours disposal - but ironically, the many options we have for productivity make can unnecessarily complicate and clutter our routines. In this episode of Self Help Witch, Dana shows you her favorite tools for automation, conquering tasks, and content creation so you can uncomplicate your creative process.
Digital Tools Used
- Zapier
- Flodesk - Get 50% off for life
- Todoist
- Plannthat - Get $10 off your first month
- Notion
Episode Chapters
EP 18: Expanding Perspectives on Christianity + Astrology with Kearstin Grace
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You usually don't hear "Astrology" and "Christianity" in the same sentence, but Kearstin Grace (@thekearstinbailey on IG), a diviner, creative, communal portal witch, and seminarian, wants to remind us that Christianity and religious practice as a whole is meant to be life-giving, just like astrology. Join us as Kearstin shows us how to expand our views on what belongs in a spiritual practice.
Work with Kearstin
- instagram: @thekearstinbailey
- sign up for my newsletter here
- learn about a tarot reading here - newsletter subscribers get first dibs when books open every few months!
EP 17: Trusting the Process Pep Talk
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Show Notes:
This episode is for anyone looking for to feel reinvigorated in their vision for their business and life. We all get down, impatient, and doubt ourselves – which is why it's so important to reconnect with how to trust the process.
Today, I'm taking you BTS of the evolution of Self Help Witch from a sobriety support account to what it is today – and all the confusion, doubt, and battling of my inner critic that no one saw – to show you how to cultivate your inner cheerleader and restore trust in yourself and your dreams.
EP 16: Channeling Your Unique Magic for Material Success
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Show Notes:
The statitics tell us we spend a THIRD of our lives working. In this episode, we dig into how to make that third as meaningful as possible through channeling your unique magic into your work. Whether you work for yourself or for someone else, we'll explore how to bring your brilliance in everything you do.
EP 15: The Power of Reframing with Chelsea Riffe
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Show Notes:
Today we're talking about the power of reframing your thoughts with Chelsea Riffe, a prolific podcaster and podcast coach. This episode is for anyone struggling with limiting beliefs, self-sabotaging behavior, or anyone looking for a simple tool to boost your confidence and self-esteem!
Learn more about Chelsea and her work:
- Website: Check out her upcoming course, Mic Drop!
- Chelsea's podcast, In My Non-Expert Opinion (linked to apple pods, but available anywhere you listen to podcasts)
- Follow Chelsea on Instagram
EP 14: How to Start Before You're Ready: Practical & Spiritual Tips
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Show Notes:
This episode is for you if you're trying to do anything new in life, you're experiencing resistance or fear, and are looking for spiritual and practical ways to bust through blocks and build momentum.
Don't forget to subscribe wherever you're watching or listening! I'm on YouTube in every major podcast platform as Self Help Witch. If you love what you're hearing, share with your friends and write a review so that other Self Help Witches can find us!
Resources Mentioned
- Weaving Fate by Aiden Wachter - book with directions for magical journaling
EP 13: Career Changes + Trusting Intuition with Emily Nachazel
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Today's guest, Emily Nachazel, is an intuitive career and business coach. We explore the crucial role of trusting your intuition and how this skill supports arriving at an aligned career. Emily graciously shares her own journey in this process, as well as practical tips for developing your intuition.
Work with Emily:
- Website. As of July 1, 2022, Emily is on maternity leave, but has her session waitlist up on her website. She also runs a mastermind for spiritual women in business, which includes a monthly call, community access & moon rituals.
- IG: @emilynachazel
- Youtube
Show outline:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:43 Emily's path to a fulfilling career
- 15:31 Using Astrology for Career Insights
- 24:08 Feminine Energy in Work
- 34:23 Emily's Best Career Advice
- 39:47 Closing
EP 12: Developing Intuition & Cultivating Clarity with Caroline of Ninth House Life
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Follow Caroline on IG: @ninthhouselife
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Show Outline
Caroline’s astrology journey
The Ninth House
Learning to trust your intuition
Imagination & Magic
Cultivating clarity with intuition
The beauty & utility of confusion
Differentiating people pleasing, anxiety, & intuition
Show Resources
Bree Melanson - Caroline’s teacher
Book - Weaving Fate by Aiden Wachter
Book - Conversations with God by Neale David Walsch
EP 11: My 3 Deepest Insights from a Year of Astrology Classes
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Show Notes:
Today, I'm sharing my 3 deepest insights from a year of taking astrology classes.
Show Outline
- 00:00 My 3 Deepest Insights from a year of astrology classes
- 01:49 How to Choose an Astrology Teacher
- 06:33 Insight 1: You Are Not Your Birth Chart
- 11:33 Insight 2: The Symbolism in the Thema Mundi
- 15:24 Insight 3: Astrology is Divination, Not Science - and That's Not a Bad Thing
Resources
- Geoffrey Cornelius - Essay: “Is Astrology Divination and Does it Matter?”
- Geoffrey Cornelius - Book, The Moment of Astrology
- Graphic: The Thema Mundi
EP 10: Creating Sacred Space with Emily Rose
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Show Notes
Time and space are the same: to give yourself time is to make space for yourself in your life If you don't make space for yourself, who will?
In today's episode, I chat with Emily Rose, creator of Sacred Space Affirmation Deck, about how sacred space is foundational and necessary for true self-awareness and aligned, joyful living.
EP 9: Tarot & Attachment Theory with Veronica McNelis of V. Healing
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Show Notes:
🌟Let's explore the convergence of attachment theory and tarot! 🌟This week's guest is Veronica McNelis, a skilled tarot reader and expert in attachment styles, of V. Healing Tarot.
We explore:
- Veronica's journey - learning tarot, building confidence reading tarot, understanding her attachment style, and how she used tarot to process her attachment wounds
- Attachment styles defined: The four attachment styles
- Questions to ask your tarot deck specific to each attachment style + general questions to ask for relationship wisdom
- The Lovers card + The Devil Card: Tarot constellations and invitations for inquiry from The Devil and The Lovers
- Tarot resources + teachers
Resources:
Resources Mentioned:
- Anxious to Please: 7 Revolutionary Practices for the Chronically Nice by James Rapson and Craig English
- Tarot for Change: Using the Cards for Self-Care, Acceptance, and Growth by Jessica Dore
- Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--And Keep-- Love, by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
- The Human Magnet Syndrome by Ross Rosenburg
- Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack - Contains "The Work" Spread I reference
- Lindsay Mack
EP 8: Sniffing out Spiritual Predators: Bad Vegan & Bluebeard in Women Who Run With the Wolves
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Show Notes:
Spiritual predators feed on another's energy, systematically robbing another person of their agency, intuition, and ultimately, their sense of power. We hear stories all the time of spiritual predators destroying the lives of seemingly intelligent, capable, and decent people. But how does this happen?
In this ep, we're exposing the MO of the spiritual predator through points of view. We'll explore the story of Sarma Melngalis, as told in the Netflix docuseries Bad Vegan, as well as through the mythical fairy tale of Bluebeard, as told in Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
- 9:28: The Many Selves, The Trap, and the Fantasy
- 19:35: Tests, Spiritual Anemia, and the Bleeding Key
- 32:13: Hunting the Hunter and Recovering Instincts
- 49:07: Discernment as Spiritual Self Care
EP 7: Trusting Your Calling with Mackenzie of Shine Human Design
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Show Notes:
No matter how bad you want it, it takes guts to step into your greatness. On this week's episode, we sit down with Mackenzie of Shine Human Design and unpack how astrology and human design can help you learn to trust yourself, your path, and your process.
Resources:
EP 6: Hustle Culture Detox with Tarot
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Show Notes:
Now that spring is in the air, the vibe is very much about "doing". But how do you know when doing more is not just harmful, but a form of self-sabotage?
In this episode, Dana shares deets from a powerful tarot sesh in which she teases out the difference between productive and toxic work, how to know when you've crossed the line, and tips and tricks for unhooking from anxiety-fueled productivity.
Resources:
EP 5: Embracing Equinox Energy with Simple Rituals
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SHOW NOTES
If ritual work is starting to feel like a chore, this is the episode for you! We're exploring how to work with equinox energy through simple rituals that are both practical and magical.
Show outline:
- Intro + Cosmic Mirror Birth Chart Readings
- 6:19: Why work with the Equinox?
- 10:34: DIY Equinox Ritual Tips
- 19:00: Equinox Ritual Ideas
EP 4: Codependency, Saturn Returns, + Astrology for Recovery
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Show notes:
In this episode, Dana gets personal, sharing how codependency ran her life, and how her Saturn return came in like a wrecking ball to help her rebuild her life her way. When you grow up codependent, you don’t have the awareness to know your way of relating to others is unhealthy. It’s the water you swim in. The air you breathe.Inevitably, codependency creates heartache. It erases identities, keeping other people plugged into the codependent person like so many IVs of an addictive drug. It destroys a codependent person’s sense of self in favor of being “nice” and accommodating to others.
The story I share in this episode is about the damage done by codependency, particularly before I had the awareness of the term. More than that, though, it’s about hope.
It’s a story of hope because once I had the language to name what I was experiencing, things started changing. I finally knew what I was up against, and I was able to choose the right tools to support myself - for me, that was my birth chart.
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EP 3: Pisces Energy Deep Dive
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Research Sources:
- Gary Crawford’s piece on Dionysus and Pisces
- Jessica (NOT Christine as I said in the show!) Davidson’s piece on Pisces Mythology
Topics Discussed:
- Pisces fundamentals
- Pisces Zodiacal Order
- Pisces Glyphs & Symbols
- Pisces Mythology
- Pisces Planetary Rulers
Ep. 2: What's the Point of Astrology?
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Show Notes:
4:15 Ancient Astrology + Divination
6:15: Carl Jung + Self Awareness
9:15: Astrology as a Mindful and Spiritual Practice
13:30: Giving your Power to your chart
17:10: Obsessive Transit Tracking
20:30: Rearview Astrology + Bypassing
25:40: What’s the point of astrology
Ep 1: What is a Self Help Witch?
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Show notes:
In this episode, Dana dives into the concepts "self help" + "witch" to answer the question, "What is a Self Help Witch?"
We explore:
- What it really means to be spiritual + religious
- Why self help and self care are really the same thing
- Why self help is not pejorative
- What we mean when we say "witch"
- The synergy between self help work and witchcraft
Resources:
- Short story referenced: “The Death of Ivan Illyich” by Leo Tolstoy
Trailer: Self Help Witch
Self Help Witch is the podcast for spiritual self-healers doing the work to untangle their sense of self from doubt, shame, and external expectations.