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Lemon cookies… Weekly Recap 6/16/2025
I have to say that as a kid, I had a pretty limited list of things that I actually enjoyed eating. And most of the things that I liked… well, I grew out of liking them. At the moment, I can’t think of a single one that would qualify as healthy. Gushers, Fruit by the…
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Sum yourself up… Weekly Recap 6/9/2025
Expressing the entirety of who you are in one line is next to impossible, but most of us do it anyway. We’ve got taglines all over social media. And even if you don’t do that, there’s a pretty high likelihood your professional email signature includes some sort of title or position. We love to label…
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Byron Ballard, Community, and A Feral Church – Ep. 5
Byron Ballard is a teacher, folklorist, and the author of several books, including A Feral Church. In this interview, we talk about her work, how to keep our lives magickal, and much more!
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Glossophobia: The fear of public speaking… Weekly Recap 6/2/2025
Have I ever shared my fear of public speaking? It might seem strange since I regularly post about places and events where I’m doing exactly that. And heck, I even encourage folks to attend! But ten years ago I would have completely balked at the idea of getting up in front of a group of…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Energetic Cleansing – Part 2
Need to do more woowoo to get rid of the bad juju? Never fear. This guide will tell you even more about energetic cleansing.
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Brevity. Weekly Recap 5/26/2025
A short and self-reflective question today… what am I good at? Of course, my first inclination was to just write the word “brevity” and then be done with it. That would have been funny, right? Because I’m also good at humor. See what I did there? But seriously… I’m pretty good at listening — not…
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David Shi, Shamanism, and Spirit Voices – Ep. 4
David Shi is a shaman and the author of Spirit Voices. In this interview, he answers every question I could think to ask him about shamanism, including who is allowed to be a shaman, what type of work they do, and misconceptions surrounding the practice.
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The only bone I’ve ever broken… Weekly Recap 5/19/2025
When I was 2 or 3 years old, I broke my thumb. I was told that I took a dive after jumping off a piano bench. Apparently, I landed on my thumb. I don’t remember any of that, but I did keep the cast for several years. It’s the only time I’ve ever broken a…
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From Lead to Gold: Alchemy, Atom Smashers, and the Great Work of Modern Science
We’ve finally done it. We’ve actually figured out a way to turn lead into gold. And it’s all done through science. Take a look into this modern innovation in the ancient art of Alchemy.
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Fresh fruit, anyone? Weekly Recap 5/12/2025
I love fresh fruit. It’s tasty, healthy, and refreshing. Is there anything better? It’s not something that I easily tire of — and I can say this with confidence because I basically survived off of fruit smoothies for years. Well, “survived” might have a negative connotation… as if it was my only option. It wasn’t.…
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Josh Yates, Qabalah, and the Cosmic Repository – Ep. 3
Josh Yates is a Mystical Qabalist and teacher with a lecture series on topics like Tarot and Qabalah. In this interview, we talk about all of those things, plus channeling, his background, music, and more.
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Community is vital… Weekly Recap 5/5/2025
I totally understand the appeal of solitary practice. I myself started out that way. Sometimes you’ve got to work things out alone in the shadows before you can work them in front of people. And let’s be honest, the coven environment isn’t for everyone. It’s funny. Most of the time, when seekers contact us about…
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