Witchy Shit by Design with Michaela Gaffen Stone

Episode Description

What if the women we were taught to see as dangerous, disobedient, or destructive were never the villains of the story?

Michaela welcomes back author, teacher, and modern mystic Mark H. Williams for a journey into Celtic mythology and the complicated, powerful women found within it. Because many of these stories were written down later through a Christian lens, Michaela and Mark explore what may have been changed, softened, demonized, or simply lost along the way. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…

Through Ceridwen, Rhiannon, Blodeuwedd, Arianrhod, and the Morrigan, they uncover stories of wildness, sovereignty, punishment, identity, and transformation—and what these ancient women might still have to teach us about breaking free from the roles we were given.

In This Episode

• Why calling every powerful Celtic female figure a “goddess” can oversimplify stories that have already passed through centuries of reinterpretation.
• How Ceridwen's story challenges our belief that we can control who someone becomes—and why transformation rarely looks the way we planned. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• What Rhiannon reveals about dignity, wildness, and surviving a narrative someone else has placed on you. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• Why Blodeuwedd's story looks very different when we ask what happens when a woman created for someone else's needs develops desires of her own. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• How these stories repeatedly connect breaking free from imposed roles with transformation, sovereignty, and returning to the wild. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• Why the Morrigan is far more complex than simply a goddess of war—and how she can embody both darkness and the light found within it.

Memorable Quotes

• “No one can control her now.” - Mark H. Williams
• “She brings light to the darkness, but sometimes she is the darkness.” - Mark H. Williams
• “Rewilding through transformation. That is a thing.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Mark H. Williams

Mark H. Williams is an author, teacher, and modern mystic whose work explores mythology, mysticism, spirituality, and ancient stories without flattening their contradictions. His Welsh ancestry and spiritual path led him into the study of Welsh traditions and the powerful female figures found within them.

This is Mark's third appearance on Witchy Sh!t By Design.

Connect with Mark

YouTube: Circle of the Dark Mother
Facebook Group: Circle of the Dark Mother
Books: Search Mark H. Williams on Amazon
Website: CirculusMatrum.com

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: http://witchyshitbydesign.com/ michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com

Michaela is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Episode Description

What if the women we were taught to see as dangerous, disobedient, or destructive were never the villains of the story?

Michaela welcomes back author, teacher, and modern mystic Mark H. Williams for a journey into Celtic mythology and the complicated, powerful women found within it. Because many of these stories were written down later through a Christian lens, Michaela and Mark explore what may have been changed, softened, demonized, or simply lost along the way. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…

Through Ceridwen, Rhiannon, Blodeuwedd, Arianrhod, and the Morrigan, they uncover stories of wildness, sovereignty, punishment, identity, and transformation—and what these ancient women might still have to teach us about breaking free from the roles we were given.

In This Episode

• Why calling every powerful Celtic female figure a “goddess” can oversimplify stories that have already passed through centuries of reinterpretation.
• How Ceridwen's story challenges our belief that we can control who someone becomes—and why transformation rarely looks the way we planned. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• What Rhiannon reveals about dignity, wildness, and surviving a narrative someone else has placed on you. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• Why Blodeuwedd's story looks very different when we ask what happens when a woman created for someone else's needs develops desires of her own. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• How these stories repeatedly connect breaking free from imposed roles with transformation, sovereignty, and returning to the wild. celtic-influence-with-mark-h-wi…
• Why the Morrigan is far more complex than simply a goddess of war—and how she can embody both darkness and the light found within it.

Memorable Quotes

• “No one can control her now.” - Mark H. Williams
• “She brings light to the darkness, but sometimes she is the darkness.” - Mark H. Williams
• “Rewilding through transformation. That is a thing.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Mark H. Williams

Mark H. Williams is an author, teacher, and modern mystic whose work explores mythology, mysticism, spirituality, and ancient stories without flattening their contradictions. His Welsh ancestry and spiritual path led him into the study of Welsh traditions and the powerful female figures found within them.

This is Mark's third appearance on Witchy Sh!t By Design.

Connect with Mark

YouTube: Circle of the Dark Mother
Facebook Group: Circle of the Dark Mother
Books: Search Mark H. Williams on Amazon
Website: CirculusMatrum.com

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: http://witchyshitbydesign.com/ michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com

Michaela is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Ann Klossing

Episode Description

What if the thing that feels like everything falling apart is actually asking you to stop rebuilding with pieces that no longer belong?

Michaela sits down with Ann Klossing, author, spiritual mentor, channel, and self-proclaimed witch, for a raw conversation about trauma, rage, forgiveness, spiritual growth, and the stories we carry long after an experience is over. Ann shares how a disappointing business launch brought old patterns of self-blame rushing back—and ultimately forced her to question why she was trying to rebuild her future from beliefs she'd already outgrown.

From bitch letters to God and raspberry patches to spiritual discernment and self-forgiveness, they explore what can happen when you stop fighting the mess and start asking what it has to teach you.

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, depression, and past suicidal thoughts.

In This Episode

• How old stories of blame, worthiness, and failure can come roaring back when something doesn't go according to plan.
• Why anger doesn't have to be suppressed—and how rage can become energy for release, reflection, and aligned action.
• Ann's raspberry-patch lesson: sometimes abundance requires cutting away what's dead instead of rebuilding with broken pieces.
• Why not getting what you wanted doesn't automatically mean something went wrong—and how quickly we can make an outcome mean something about who we are.
• Forgiveness, self-forgiveness, and Ann's personal spiritual framework for making meaning of painful experiences without continuing to relive them.
• Why healing doesn't have to happen alone—and the importance of discernment when choosing the people who accompany you on your spiritual path.

Memorable Quotes

• “It's okay to be angry. It's what you're gonna do with it and how long are you gonna stay there?” - Ann Klossing
• “Why are you trying to build something out of shit that's broken?” - Ann Klossing
• “Within shit… there are valuable nutrients in there that will make my raspberry patch flourish.” - Ann Klossing
• “When you cut away all the extra and the things that you think are necessary, what's left can then be more abundant.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Ann Klossing

Ann Klossing is an author, spiritual mentor, channel, and witch whose work explores healing, forgiveness, spirituality, and personal transformation. Her work includes one-on-one sessions, mentorships, masterclasses, and spiritual teachings rooted in her own evolving journey.

Connect with Ann

Website: https://annklossing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056741905121717

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: http://witchyshitbydesign.com/ michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com
Michaela is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Jennifer Urezzio

Episode Description

What if your spiritual practice isn't supposed to look like anyone else's?

Michaela sits down with Jennifer Urezzio, Master Intuitive, author, podcaster, and founder of Soul Language, for a conversation about trusting your own connection instead of following someone else's spiritual rulebook. Jennifer describes a spiritual renegade as someone willing to investigate, question, tear things apart, and rebuild a spiritual life that is uniquely theirs.

From money and energetic boundaries to gurus, individuality, and the stories we create about ourselves, they explore what changes when you stop looking outside yourself for the answers—and start recognizing that you are already whole.

In This Episode

• What it means to be a spiritual renegade and why your connection to spirituality doesn't need to look like anyone else's.
• How Jennifer developed Soul Language as a way to make our connection with our essential nature more tangible and usable.
• Money, spiritual work, and why both undercharging and believing a massive price tag proves your value can miss the point.
• Why being empathic doesn't mean you have to carry everyone else's energy—and the importance of knowing what's actually yours to process.
• The problem with spiritual superiority, labels, and guru culture—and why a practice has to fit you if it's going to create lasting change.
• Why individuality can feel threatening, and what happens when you stop following the external formula long enough to ask what you actually want.

Memorable Quotes

• “All of our pain is pretty the same. It's kind of boring. Our connection is what's highly unique.” - Jennifer Urezzio
• “We can only process what is ours to process.” - Jennifer Urezzio
• “If they knew they were whole and complete, what would they be and what would they do today?” - Jennifer Urezzio
• “The part that's missing is you.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Jennifer Urezzio

Jennifer Urezzio is a Master Intuitive, author, podcaster, and creator of Soul Language. Drawing on her background in marketing and PR alongside decades of entrepreneurship, she helps people connect with their essential nature and bring their spirituality, voice, work, and everyday lives into greater alignment.

Connect with Jennifer

Website: https://soullanguage.us/
Instagram: soullanguagefounder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulLanguage/

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: http://witchyshitbydesign.com/ michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com
Michaela is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Jennie Bellinger

Episode Description

What if being successful in business didn't require pushy sales tactics, following someone else's rulebook, or hiding the parts of yourself that don't fit the mold?

Michaela sits down with sales strategist, podcast monetization expert, and coach Jennie Bellinger for a conversation about selling without the ick, trusting yourself, and building a business that actually feels like you. Jennie shares how her journey from teacher to direct sales leader to coach taught her that great sales aren't about convincing people—they're about connection, service, and creating an experience people actually want to be part of.

And, naturally, things get witchy. Jennie opens up about stepping out of the “witchy closet,” trusting her intuition, tarot, intention work, and why she's finally ready to let her freak flag fly.

In This Episode

• Why sales is a learnable skill—and how years of bad sales experiences teach us to fear becoming “that salesperson.”
• How Jennie built success by focusing on service, experience, and helping people get what they actually wanted.
• Why coaching, growth, and self-development aren't one-and-done—and the importance of having someone who can see the things you're too close to see yourself.
• How consistently showing up shapes the way people experience you in business, relationships, and life.
• Why Jennie's witchy practice is less about following rules and more about intention, intuition, energy, tarot, and trusting what feels right.
• What happens when you stop hiding the parts of yourself other people might find weird—and start letting your freak flag fly.

Memorable Quotes

• “Let your freak flag fly, people.” - Jennie B
• “I start with what I can control, which is me.” - Jennie B
• “I am who I am. I've hit my fuck it era.” - Jennie B
• “If there's no rule book, you're on the right track.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Jennie B

Jennie Bellinger is a sales strategist, Certified Professional Coach, and podcast monetization expert who helps people make money without becoming someone they can't stand. Her work combines sales, coaching, connection, and plenty of personality—with no interest in doing business according to someone else's rules.

Connect with Jennie

Website: https://badasspodcastmastery.com/
Watch Jennie's FREE 8 Ways to Monetize Webinar Here

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: http://witchyshitbydesign.com/ michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com
Michaela is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Dan Liss

Episode Description

What if the signs, synchronicities, and unexpected turns in your life aren't random—but invitations to see things differently?

Michaela sits down with Dan Liss of Magical Awakenings to explore a spiritual journey that began with a tarot deck in the 1970s and grew to include Reiki, dream interpretation, past-life work, numerology, shamanic journeying, and sound healing. Dan never planned on becoming a reader or healer—he planned on becoming a writer. Following his curiosity, however, opened one door after another.

Together, they explore how spiritual tools can help us recognize patterns, see new possibilities, reconnect with parts of ourselves we've been taught to dismiss, and remember that we're ultimately the ones with the power to create change.

In This Episode

• How Dan's career as a professional writer unexpectedly led him into the metaphysical world and eventually became his life's work.
• Tarot, numerology, dreams, past-life work, Reiki, sound healing, and shamanic journeying—and how different tools can offer different ways of seeing what's happening in your life.
• Why readings don't have to tell you what to do; sometimes they simply help you see another option or confirm something you already know.
• How childhood conditioning can close the door on talents and instincts that were already ours—and what happens when we give ourselves permission to reopen it.
• Why growth isn't “one and done,” and how stopping after one breakthrough can mean sitting down at the first bench instead of continuing down the path.
• The power of sound, listening, language, drumming, chanting, and the idea that “words are spells.”
• Why thinking outside the box can help you recognize that you have more choices—and more power to change your life—than you realized.

Memorable Quotes

• “I think we're always students and teachers.” - Dan Liss
• “I didn't say I wanted to grow up to be a reader or a healer. I said I want to grow up to be a writer. And I was, but then it led me here.” - Dan Liss
• “You have the power to make things happen.” - Dan Liss
• “Words are spells. Spells are words.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Dan Liss

Dan Liss is the practitioner behind Magical Awakenings in Longmont, Colorado. His work includes tarot and other readings, Reiki and sound healing, dream interpretation, past-life work, numerology, and shamanic journeying. He also offers an apprenticeship program for those interested in developing their own professional healing or reading practice.

Connect with Dan

Website: https://magicalawakenings.com/
Email: pandan49@msn.com

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: http://witchyshitbydesign.com/ michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com
Michaela is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

What happens when you stop looking outside yourself for permission to be who you are?

Michaela welcomes Lady Sapphira and Lorna Gale for an unapologetic conversation about sexuality, embodiment, identity, judgment, feminine power, and finding your way back to yourself. From BDSM and somatic work to sexual awakening, gender, spirituality, and the roles we're taught to play, they explore what becomes possible when shame and expectation stop running the show.

In This Episode

• Sexuality, embodiment & power: How reconnecting with the body—including the parts we've been taught to hide or feel shame about—can become a path toward greater self-knowledge and empowerment.
• Identity beyond the labels: Exploring gender, sexuality, motherhood, professional titles, and the other roles we mistake for who we actually are.
• Creating a path back to self: Lady Sapphira and Lorna discuss Conscious Coven, feminine and masculine energies, ritual, BDSM, somatic practices, and their evolving work helping women reclaim their power.

Key Takeaways

• Your roles aren't your identity. Mother, wife, professional, man, woman, caregiver—these may describe pieces of your human experience, but they don't capture the entirety of who you are.
• Embodiment goes beyond talking about change. Somatic practices, breathwork, ritual, consent work, and other physical experiences can help us connect what we intellectually understand with what we actually feel in our bodies.
• There isn't one path to becoming yourself. The path can move, change direction, branch off, or reveal something completely unexpected. The goal isn't fitting yourself into another container—it's developing the awareness to choose your own way forward.

Memorable Quotes

• “We are here in the physical on Earth to have a human experience. And we are very much spiritual beings.” - Lady Sapphira
• “It’s a coming back, a remembering to self.” - Lady Sapphira
• “That which is hidden is actually often where our truth and where our power is really hidden.” - Lorna Gale
• “You are more than what you see.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Lady Sapphira and Lorna:

Lady Sapphira is a Dominatrix, somatic educator, and speaker whose work explores feminine power, embodiment, consent, ritual, and energetic leadership. Through conversations around desire, boundaries, surrender, and authentic expression, she encourages a deeper and more grounded understanding of power, trust, and feminine sovereignty beyond stereotypes or performance.

Lorna Gale Lorna Gale is a somatic sexologist, spiritual mentor, energy healer, and Sex and Spirit Alchemist of the Feminine-Led Life. She supports women in reclaiming their bodies, voices, desire, power, and inner authority through embodiment, consent, sexuality, trauma healing, and spiritual awakening. Her work invites women to stop exiling the parts of themselves they were taught to shame or fear, and instead return to the wholeness, truth, and sacred leadership already living within them.

Connect with Lady Sapphira & Lorna

Conscious Coven: ConsciousCoven@gmail.com
Lady Sapphira: http://LadySapphira.com
In-Person Training: http://ClandestineChambers.com

What if the difficult seasons of your life aren't obstacles to escape—but invitations to discover what else is possible?

Michaela sits down with naturopathic doctor, energy healer, and Medicine Wheel facilitator Dr. Ivory Raye for a conversation about healing beyond the physical body. They explore our disconnection from nature, the stories we create from past experiences, learning to receive support, trusting your own internal guidance, and why true healing often requires looking beneath the symptom.

In This Episode

• Healing beyond the physical: Why physical symptoms may be only one piece of the puzzle and how emotions, beliefs, stress, connection, and personal history can influence our experience of health.
• Curiosity, connection & self-trust: Moving from “Why is this happening to me?” toward “What else is possible?” and learning to listen to your own internal guidance.
• The Medicine Wheel: Ivory explains the journey through the South, West, and North and how the work can help release old stories, explore identity, heal past wounds, and reconnect with the present moment.

Key Takeaways

• Curiosity creates possibilities. When we stop immediately judging difficult experiences and become curious about them instead, we create space to see choices and opportunities we couldn't see before.
• Healing requires both giving and receiving. Being the strong, capable person who takes care of everyone else can become its own imbalance. Support, community, and allowing yourself to receive are part of healing too.
• Your story isn't your identity. The things that happened to you, the roles you hold, and the labels you've collected may be part of your experience—but they don't define the totality of who you are.
• Your internal guidance matters. Ivory encourages people to listen to outside information without automatically surrendering their authority to it. Healing can involve learning to trust what your own body and inner navigation system are telling you.

Memorable Quotes

• “True healing is being supported and held.” - Dr. Ivory Raye
• “We forget that we are a part of nature.” - Dr. Ivory Raye
• “Your story can simply be something that happened.” - Dr. Ivory Raye
• “If you are curious, you cannot be judgmental at the same time.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Dr. Ivory Raye

Dr. Ivory Raye is a naturopathic doctor, energy healer, and Medicine Wheel facilitator whose work brings together physical health, emotional and energetic healing, connection, and personal transformation.

After beginning her career in international business and accounting, the loss of her younger sister and her own unanswered health challenges eventually led Ivory toward naturopathic medicine. Her path later expanded into energy work and Medicine Wheel practices, which she now incorporates into her work with individuals and groups.

Connect with Ivory

Phone: 719-201-5589

What if getting healthier didn't require an extreme diet, expensive wellness gadgets, or changing everything overnight?

Michaela sits down with integrative and functional nutrition PhD Dr. Sarah Khan to talk about finding the root causes behind autoimmune disease, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and other persistent symptoms. Drawing from both her professional work and her own experience with Hashimoto's, Sarah explains why small, sustainable changes can often be more powerful than intense protocols you can't maintain.

From advocating for better blood work to “exercise snacks,” cholesterol, GLP-1 medications, and accessible nutrition, this conversation is about taking charge of your health without making wellness another full-time job.

Michaela and Sarah Explore:

• Root-cause health & self-advocacy: Why symptoms like fatigue and brain fog deserve a closer look, the importance of blood work, and advocating for yourself when you know something isn't right.
• Small changes that actually stick: From 10-minute walks and “exercise snacks” to affordable foods and simple nutrition swaps, Sarah explains why consistency beats intensity.
• Food, cholesterol & GLP-1s: Sarah discusses balanced nutrition, cholesterol, statins, sustainable weight loss, and her nuanced approach to GLP-1 medications.

Key Takeaways

• Consistency beats intensity. Small changes you can actually maintain can compound over time. A simple habit like walking after meals may be more sustainable than trying to overhaul your entire life at once.
• Health doesn't have to be an elite luxury. Movement, sunlight, hydration, stretching, canned beans, frozen vegetables, and other accessible options can still support better health—even when money or food access is limited.
• Focus on feeling better, not just weighing less. Sustainable nutrition supports energy, brain function, metabolic health, and overall well-being. Weight loss may become a secondary effect rather than the only goal.

Memorable Quotes

• “Consistency will outweigh intensity every single time." - Dr. Sarah Khan
• “Health seems so elite—like it's only something that if you have a lot of money and resources, you can access. And that's not what it is at all.” - Dr. Sarah Khan
• “Exercise is just movement, and it's accessible and it's free.” - Dr. Sarah Khan
• “We have to take charge of our own health.” - Michaela Gaffen Stone

About Dr. Sarah Khan

Dr. Sarah Khan is an integrative and functional nutrition PhD whose work focuses on helping people struggling with autoimmune disease, gut health issues, and hormonal imbalances identify potential root causes and build sustainable plans for long-term health.

Connect with Dr. Sarah Khan

Website: http://SarahFunctionalNutritionist.com

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In this special episode Michaela and Sally Morgan explore the power of voice as a superpower and the importance of vocal training. It delves into the impact of vocal training on confidence and articulation, highlighting the significance of building confidence through action. Additionally, it discusses voice training for transgender individuals, emphasizing the role of voice in communication and presentation. The conversation delves into the themes of empowerment through voice and presence, the influence of body language and confidence, and the importance of direct communication and language use. It explores the impact of these themes on personal and professional interactions, emphasizing the significance of self-expression and effective communication.

Sally can be found at https://www.commandtheroompro.com, https://singlikeyouspeak.com/contact/, and https://www.youtube.com/@SingLikeYouSpeak

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela and Kelly McCool delve into the impact of patriarchy on women's roles, highlighting historical shifts and the need for gender equality. It also explores gender bias in medicine, particularly in the context of women's health, and emphasizes the importance of choice and autonomy in decision-making. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on human development, highlighting the need for adaptability in a changing world. It also explores the challenges of navigating gender dynamics in keynote speaking and the pitfalls of over-reliance on AI, emphasizing the importance of human wisdom and resilience.

You can find Kelly McCool at https://anamcuspoir.com

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela and Mark H. Williams explore the wisdom and symbolism of Inanna, Hekate, and Sekhmet, delving into their relevance in modern times and their role in guiding individuals through transformation and uncertainty. The discussion also touches on the themes of shadow work, contradiction, and the significance of crossroads in life. The conversation explores the multifaceted nature of goddesses such as Sekhmet, Lilith, Inanna, and Hecate, delving into their roles, attributes, and the misconceptions surrounding them. It also discusses the themes of sacred anger, feminine power, compassion, and the invisible rules that govern our lives.

Mark can be reached at https://www.circulos-matrem.com, at https://www.youtube.com/@CircleDarkMother and at markw.ohio@gmail.com

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela delves into the good and bad of AI with some thoughts on its impact on teenagers.

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela and Chavisa Horemans delve into the topic of 'Ramping Up the Matriarchy' and the importance of empowering women in leadership roles. It then transitions to 'Supporting Women Through Trauma' and the work of The Mother Corp in helping women navigate through traumatic experiences. The discussion further explores 'Gender-Based Violence and Systemic Change', shedding light on the prevalence of gender-based violence and the need for systemic change. Finally, the conversation touches on 'Virtual Support and Political Context', highlighting the significance of virtual support and the impact of political context on relationships and support needs. The conversation explores the themes of unleashing the matriarchy, rebirth and growth, women's expression and rage, channeling rage into action, creating safe spaces for expression, healing in collective spaces, myth of isolation and witnessing, finding words for experience, power of witnessing and expression, radical act of love and accompaniment, balancing rage and directed action, and transformation from competitiveness to collaboration. The key takeaway is to trust intuition and seek support.

Chavisa can be found at https://www.themothercorp.com/ and can be also be reached by email at themothercorp@proton.me

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela and Sarah Khan delve into the experiences and challenges faced by the Gen X generation, exploring the impact of upbringing, societal pressures, and the struggle for self-permission and authenticity. It also highlights the journey of unlearning and rediscovering creativity, as well as the lasting impact of childhood narratives on adult identity. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating generational differences, embracing individuality and self-trust, cultural and social navigation, Sarah Khan's podcast 'Business Blasphemy 2.0', and concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

Sarah Kahn can be found at https://sarahkhanoutloud.com/

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela and Julie Foucht explore the spiritual nature of money, the witch's perspective on life and society, the misconceptions and influence of patriarchy on witches, the role of money and its misconceptions, empowering women with money, raising vibrations and living joyfully, and introducing children to witchcraft. The conversation delves into the themes of embracing identity and belief, the intersection of money and magic, rewriting money codes, the power of goddesses, and living a fun and joyful life.

Julie’s places: Substack: https://juliefoucht.substack.com/, Quiz available at https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6648ca0d77185d00154888e4, Youtube http://www.youtube.com/@JulieFoucht, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artoffemininebusiness, Podcast https://open.substack.com/pub/globalmovementmaker/p/julie-foucht-the-energy-and-soul, Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FB3izMdAB/

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela speaks with Sally Morgan. Sally Morgan shares her insights on the power of voice, the impact of unheard voices, the value of storytelling, crafting your narrative, the art of self-presentation, and the pitfalls of complaining. She emphasizes the importance of finding strength in one's voice and the impact of unheard voices on personal authority and empowerment. Sally also highlights the value of storytelling in communication and self-expression, as well as the significance of crafting a coherent narrative for effective self-presentation. The conversation delves into the power of storytelling, recognizing unseen gifts, challenges of emotional expression, parenting and autonomy, and voice and communication. It explores the impact of suppressed emotions, the importance of honest feedback, and the need for autonomy in parenting. Additionally, it highlights the significance of voice and communication in personal and professional settings.

Sally Can be found at https://www.commandtheroompro.com, https://singlikeyouspeak.com/contact/, and https://www.youtube.com/@SingLikeYouSpeak

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this special episode Michaela explores the themes of attachment to possessions as well as the concept of untangling and creating space in life. It delves into the burden of possessions, the stories behind objects, and the process of letting go and making room in life.

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela interviews Mark H. Williams author of “Embracing Lilith”. They explore the enduring relevance of Lilith, delving into themes of power, transformation, and autonomy. They discuss the commercialization of Lilith, the misunderstanding of shadow work, and the depth and complexity of Lilith's mythology. The conversation also touches on the empowerment and transformation for men, as well as the impact of writing 'Embracing Lilith' on Mark Williams. The conversation delves into the embodiment of Lilith, the unexpected success of the book 'Embracing Lilith,' the relevance of Lilith's teachings to all individuals, and the distinction between shadow work and woundedness.

Mark can be reached at https://www.circulos-matrem.com, at https://www.youtube.com/@CircleDarkMother and at markw.ohio@gmail.com

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

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In this episode Michaela explores the impact of external influences on decision-making and the importance of recognizing and trusting your own inner knowing. It delves into the role of urgency in decision-making, the concept of human design, and the significance of listening to one's inner knowing when making decisions.

To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, http://Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com

Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.