Waking Up The Witch

In this episode, Amber Renee shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, shedding shame, and reembodying her divine feminine. We delve into her personal stories of awakening, sexual healing, and embracing her authentic power as a witch, priestess, and leader. Tune in for raw insights on motherhood, spirituality, and how to reclaim your true self in a patriarchal world.In this episode:Amber’s early connection to the unseen realm and her experiences with sexuality from a young age.The shame and conditioning around sexuality, witchcraft, and divine feminine energy.How physical ailments like pelvic pain and bladder issues are intertwined with suppressed emotions and shame.The significance of archetypes like Kali, Lilith, and Mary Magdalene in reclaiming feminine power.The journey of awakening to dark feminine aspects such as rage, primal sexuality, and sovereignty.Practical ways to talk to children about consent, bodies, and sexuality from a young age.The importance of authentic vulnerability in business, relationships, and personal growth.Critique of societal conditioning that trains women to be likable and predefined roles for feminine expression.Amber’s current work with women leaders, taboo, and the erotic as a creative force.The potential for a shift towards a matriarchal society rooted in authenticity and embodied feminine power.This episode invites you to embrace your shadows, honor your sacred feminine, and step into sovereign power. Share with your community and awaken the collective consciousness!Follow Amber Renee on IG @theamberrenee and visit her website at missamberrenee.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media over on Instagram and TikTok @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

In this episode, Taylar and Amber are joined by Kaytlin Bailey, a passionate sex worker rights advocate, stand up comedian, and notorious old pro. Kaytlin candidly shares personal stories, insights on policy, and her journey through activism for the oldest profession. Your Witches deep dive about the histories, myths, and realities of sex work and witchcraft, exploring their intersections, societal stigmas, and what it truly means to reclaim agency over one's body and story.In this episode:Kaytlin shares her origin story and the surreal experience of disclosing her sex work to her familyThe evolution of sex work laws from the 19th century to today, including Nevada's unique modelHow criminalization fosters violence and stigma, and examples from countries like New Zealand and BelgiumThe deep historical links between witches and sex workers, rooted in repression and rebellionStrategies for allies: how to create safe spaces and support sex worker advocacy endeavorsThe importance of storytelling, media, and community organizing in shifting societal perceptionsInsights on self-care practices from Kaytlin, including hydration, body work, and self-compassionA powerful card pull from the Tarot: The Empress — embodying divine feminine energy, power, and nurturingThis episode encourages a radical rethinking of societal narratives about sexuality and empowerment, reminding us that safety, consent, and community are the pathways to liberation. Let’s shed shame, embrace knowledge, and support those leading the charge.Follow Kaytlin on IG @kaytlinbailey | Follow Old Pros on IG @oldprosonline and visit her website at oldprosonline.org/You can listen to Kaytlin's podcast The Oldest Profession Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

In this episode, we explore the profound journey of embracing spiritual practices, debunking societal misconceptions about witches, and the power of community and activism in shaping collective change. Our guest, Maritza Schäfer, shares her inspiring story from growing up in Chile to becoming a witch and activist in California, highlighting how spirituality and activism intertwine.In this episode:Maritza's childhood in Chile under a dictatorship and her early connection to witchcraftNavigating societal perceptions of witches in Latin America versus the USThe paradox of being deeply spiritual and scientifically trained, and how that shapes her worldviewThe importance of community, collective action, and helping others in activismHow embracing self-expression through witchcraft empowers personal and collective growthThe role of storytelling and consciousness in changing public opinion and dismantling societal illusionsPractical ways to reconnect with your innate magic and integrate it into everyday lifeThe activism and spiritual tools offered through Bruja SchoolThe significance of owning your full power as a witch and healer in challenging systems of oppressionThis episode merges spirituality, activism, and personal empowerment—aimed at inspiring you to recognize and own your magic while taking tangible steps toward collective justice.Follow Maritza on IG @maritza.a.schafer and visit her website at brujaschool.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

In this heartfelt episode, Stefanie Caponi shares her transformative journey from childhood moves to becoming a renowned astrologer, tarot reader, and author. Dive deep into her story of resilience, shadow work, and embracing the magic within to create a life aligned with true authenticity and purpose.In this episode:Stefanie recounts her early childhood experiences and the significance of moving during formative yearsHow her intuitive side and Catholic upbringing blended into her spiritual awakeningHer journey into tarot, art, and building a successful deck and book empireLessons learned from relationship challenges, motherhood, and spiritual rebirthsPractical insights on trusting the universe, surrendering control, and the power of communityVisualize success with a collective card pull for 2026 and what energetics we are stepping intoStefanie emphasizes that everyone's journey involves spirals—moments of chaos leading to awakening. Her story encourages trusting the process, honoring cycles, and knowing that your unfolding is precisely aligned with your highest good. Whether exploring tarot, astrology, or motherhood, her insights serve as a reminder that transformation is a continuous, sacred dance.Follow Stefanie on IG @moonvoidtarot and visit her website at moonvoidtarot.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with Sadie Olson for a juicy, joy-filled conversation about confidence, magic, and letting your inner witch have some fun.Sadie shares her journey from growing up Catholic to fully embracing her identity as a witch and psychic medium—one shaped by travel, healing, and deep trust in divine timing. From sacred sites across the globe to the everyday rituals that anchor her, this episode is an invitation to loosen your grip, follow your intuition, and let play be part of your spiritual practice.We talk manifestation, nervous system regulation, business confidence, and what Sadie calls “spiritual puberty”—that moment when your soul outgrows the old rules and asks for more. This conversation is full of practical tools, honest reflections, and a reminder that joy is not a distraction from the work… it is the work.✨ Themes We ExploreGrowing up Catholic and questioning spiritual identityBlending energy work, intuition, and natural healingTravel as initiation: Bali, India, Korea & beyondStepping into witchcraft and mediumshipManifestation tools like scripting, EFT tapping, and intuition activationConfidence, vulnerability, and showing up onlineBuilding community through Hot Witch UniversityRegulating the nervous system while expanding beliefEmbracing big dreams, playfulness, and divine timingFollow Sadie on IG @iamsadieolson and visit her website at hotwitchuniverse.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

What if connecting with Spirit was less fear… and more fun?This week on Waking Up The Witch, we’re joined by Barbra Banner, a psychic evidential trance medium who said yes to her gifts later in life—and never looked back. Barbra shares how Spirit shows up through laughter, love, and unmistakable signs, reminding us that the veil is thinner (and friendlier) than we think.We talk about reincarnation, soul evolution, and the healing that happens when messages from loved ones come through exactly when we need them. This episode is full of warmth, humor, and those "did that just happen?" moments that make you question everything you thought you knew about the afterlife.If you’ve ever felt watched over, received a sign you couldn’t explain, or sensed a loved one nearby—this one’s for you. 🌙✨Follow Barbra on IG @bannermedium13 and TikTok @barbrabanner13 and visit her website at bannermedium.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with the powerful Danielle Crease, a personal trainer and breathwork coach whose story is rooted in survival, embodiment, and radical self-trust.Danielle shares her journey from a challenging childhood in Miami to a life-altering near-death experience caused by a boating accident—an initiation that cracked her open and reshaped everything she thought she knew about herself, her body, and her purpose. She speaks candidly about navigating depression, reclaiming her strength, and learning how breath, movement, and community became her medicine.Together, we explore what it means to honor the body as a sacred vessel, to feel the full spectrum of human emotion without bypassing, and to rebuild a sense of safety and power from the inside out. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear—and that sometimes our greatest awakenings come from the moments that almost break us.✨ Themes We ExploreSurviving a near-death experience and spiritual awakeningGrowing up in Miami and navigating early adversityDepression, embodiment, and nervous system healingBreathwork and movement as portals to empowermentThe role of community in recovery and growthSelf-care as an embodied, lived practiceEmbracing grief, joy, and everything in betweenRedefining strength after traumaTurning pain into purposeFollow Danielle on IG @embodiedbydcfit and visit her website at www.strengthbeyondcircumstance.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar welcome Mike Mayes, also known as the Blue Collar Astrologer, for a raw and real conversation about authenticity, astrology, and carving your own path.Mike shares stories from his upbringing in Louisville, Kentucky—shaped by contrasting parental influences, punk rock energy, skate culture, and a father involved in a motorcycle gang. His early life was anything but conventional, and those experiences became the fuel for a winding journey through skateboarding, acting, stand-up comedy, and eventually, astrology.We talk about what it means to live truthfully, even when the road looks nothing like what you were taught to expect. Mike opens up about how astrology became a tool for self-understanding and healing, offering insight into Chiron, personal wounds, and the power of aligning with who you actually are—not who the world told you to be.This episode is an invitation to embrace your weird, your wisdom, and your wild path—and to trust that every detour is part of the map.✨ Themes We ExploreGrowing up in Louisville with layered family dynamicsPunk rock, skate culture, and shaping identityNavigating a non-linear life pathFrom acting and comedy to astrologyAuthenticity as a spiritual practiceAstrology as a tool for growth and healingChiron, wounds, and wisdomEmbracing your unique callingAligning with your true selfFollow Mike on IG @bluecollarastrologer and TikTok @astrologermikemayes and visit his website at astro-mike-mayes.web.appSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

In this unedited episode, Taylar & Amber reflect on the past year, sharing personal highs and lows, business achievements, and future goals. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing personal life with business, the joy of community support, and the excitement of upcoming projects. They also discuss the importance of authenticity, the impact of planetary shifts, and the significance of small victories in both personal and professional realms.Connect with us on Patreon.com/wakinupthewitch and jump into the conversations! We look forward to creating more magic together in 2026 🥳

This week on Waking Up The Witch, we sit down with the one of Taylar's bestie - Jessi Utley, whose life story is woven with resilience, compassion, and a whole lot of heart. From growing up in Illinois to stepping into her calling as a nurse practitioner, Jessi takes us on a journey through the moments that shaped her including the messy, the magical, and everything in between.She opens up about navigating her parents’ divorce, the surprising discovery of a half-brother later in life, and the ways family dynamics carved both challenges and strength into her path. Jessi’s decision to pursue nursing came from her deep desire to care for others, and she shares what it’s really like to work in urgent care, hospice, and inside the homes of the people she serves.We also explore her relationship with music, self-care, and the inner work required to stay grounded while holding space for others. This conversation is full of tender honesty, personal growth, and reflections on love, support, and the complexities of being human.✨ Themes We ExploreGrowing up in Illinois and navigating shifting family dynamicsThe emotional impact of divorce and discovering a half-siblingFinding purpose through nursing and caregivingLessons from urgent care, hospice work, and home visitsHow music, self-care, and connection support her wellbeingThe dance between personal growth and professional responsibilityCreating healthy relationships and honoring what truly mattersThe importance of family support and community careSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, we sit down with the radiant Morgan Blackman, a holistic wealth coach who weaves financial wisdom with spiritual grounding in the most magical, empowering way.Morgan shares her story of growing up in a Caribbean immigrant family in Toronto—where money was often a source of stress—and how those early experiences shaped her desire to help others heal their relationship with wealth. Her journey led her to create a coaching practice that honors both the practical and the energetic sides of abundance.Together, we explore what it means to shift your money mindset, invest with intention, and root your financial life in values that feel aligned with your spirit. Morgan opens up about ethical investing, the role gratitude plays in magnetizing abundance, and how community support can completely transform your money narrative.This conversation is the perfect blend of grounded strategy and soulful awakening—an invitation to view wealth as something holistic, healing, and deeply personal.✨ Themes We ExploreHealing your money mindsetHow Growing up in a Caribbean immigrant family influenced Morgan's approach to wealthBlending financial literacy with spiritual wellnessEthical investing as a form of alignmentWhy gratitude amplifies abundanceThe power of community in building wealthTransforming generational financial patternsInvesting with clarity and intentionRedefining wealth to include health, relationships, and emotional wellbeingFollow Morgan on IG @morgannblackman and visit her website at www.morganblackman.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with the luminous Hope Allen, a holistic aesthetician whose healing journey is as powerful as the work she now offers the world.Hope opens up about her complicated childhood, the ache of family estrangement, and the resilience it took to rebuild her life from the inside out. Through her story, we explore how grief can carve new pathways, how vulnerability becomes its own medicine, and how tending to the body can become a sacred doorway into deeper healing.Together, we unpack the beauty of embracing change, honoring the aging process, and creating safe spaces—both on the skin and in the soul—where people can feel truly seen and supported.If you love stories of transformation, lived wisdom, and the softer side of healing work, this conversation will land right in your heart.✨ Themes We ExploreHope’s journey from hardship to holistic healingThe emotional landscape of family estrangementHow grief and loss reshape our inner worldSelf-care as a spiritual and emotional practiceThe power of vulnerability in reclaiming one’s voiceBeauty, aging, and radical self-acceptanceCommunity support as a pillar of healingCreating environments where people feel safe + nurturedUsing personal wounds as catalysts for helping othersFollow Hope on IG @wildcrafted_esthetician Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with the incredible Samantha Turpin—therapist and death doula—to unravel the layers of grief, legacy, and the great mystery of what happens when we leave this realm.Samantha shares her path into end-of-life work, the supernatural experiences that shaped her journey, and why embracing mortality can actually bring us closer to our power, our truth, and our purpose. Together, we dive into the art of holding space for transition, the importance of tending our grief (in all its forms), and how legacy work can become a spell of remembrance—one we write while we’re still alive.If you’ve ever been curious about death doulas, paranormal encounters, or how to navigate grief with more compassion and less fear, this conversation offers comfort, clarity, and a whole lot of magic.✨ Themes We ExploreHow accepting grief + mortality can ignite empowermentThe role of a death doula as a sacred companion at the end of lifeGrief beyond death: identity shifts, life transitions, ancestral woundsSamantha’s paranormal experiences and how they guided her callingLegacy work as a ritual of meaning-makingWhy our culture avoids death—and how to reclaim opennessBlending therapeutic tools with intuitive, spiritual practicesHow planning for death can dissolve existential fearFollow Samantha on IG @next_chapter_counseling or visit her website nextchaptercounseling.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar welcome back our dear friend Jaxon, who returns to share his fascinating journey from leaving Mormonism to stepping fully into his path as a professional dream worker.Together, we wander through the dream realm—exploring how our subconscious speaks in symbols, how lucid dreaming can expand our spiritual awareness, and how our nighttime visions can guide deep personal growth and healing.Jaxon offers powerful insight into the art of dream journaling, techniques for remembering and working with dreams, and the magic that unfolds when we learn to listen to the messages waiting for us in the quiet of the night.If you’ve ever woken from a dream that felt too real to ignore, this conversation will open your heart to the wisdom that lives beyond the veil of sleep. 🌙✨ In this episode we explore:Jaxon’s transformation from faith to freedomThe mystical language of dream symbolismTechniques for lucid dreaming and recallHow dreams reveal the soul’s path of growthUsing dreams as portals for healing and self-discoveryFollow Jaxon on IG @jaxon_jungiancoach and book a session with him at innerechoescoaching.comSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with the luminous Lora Cheadle ~ Betrayal Recovery Expert, spiritual channel, and trauma-aware coach ~ for a deeply healing conversation on betrayal, transformation, and reclaiming your power.Once a corporate attorney, Lora’s journey through personal betrayal became the initiation that guided her into her truth as a spiritual teacher and guide. Together, we explore how the wound of betrayal can become an unexpected doorway to awakening—revealing deeper layers of vulnerability, authenticity, and soul growth.This conversation moves through the tender spaces of love, trust, and self-worth, touching on how societal expectations shape our stories and how choosing compassion, self-love, and spiritual connection can help us rise stronger than before.If you’ve ever faced heartbreak, loss, or the unraveling of your identity—this episode will remind you that your healing is sacred, and your rebirth is pure magic.🌹✨Themes we explore:The alchemy of pain into personal powerBuilding resilience and hope through spiritual connectionThe lifelong path of growth, compassion, and self-trust✨Connect with Lora:Free monthly updates from The Librarians, the keepers of collective wisdom: www.CoffeeWithTheLibrarians.comFree Betrayal Recovery Guide: www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/loracheadlelifechoreographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loracheadle/Lora Cheadle, Life Choreographer FB: https://www.facebook.com/LifeChoreographer/Facebook Lora: https://www.facebook.com/lora.cheadlePodcast: https://loracheadle.com/flaunt-podcast/Books!FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self: https://www.amazon.com/FLAUNT-Cover-Reveal-Smart-Spiritual/dp/1608686213It’s Not Burnout It’s Betrayal: 5Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Burnout-Betrayal-Thrive/dp/B0DSTSTRN1Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel or Spotify 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with the radiant Zania, host of the Retrospective Paths podcast, for a soul-nourishing conversation on healing, growth, and the magic of storytelling.Zania opens up about her journey through postpartum depression, the lessons she’s gathered along her healing path, and the inspiration that sparked her own podcast. Together, we explore the importance of self-love and boundaries, the ways music and spirituality can transform us, and how sharing our stories creates deeper connection and community.✨ Themes we explore:Healing through postpartum depressionThe role of self-love and boundaries in personal growthMusic and spirituality as transformative toolsChildhood experiences and their ripple effect into adulthoodThe inspiration behind Retrospective PathsThe power of storytelling and communityThis episode is a beautiful reminder that our paths—no matter how winding—can become powerful medicine when shared with others.Follow Zania on IG @the_retrospective_paths_pod & TikTok @RetropathspodcastSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel or Spotify 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

Enjoy this bonus episode of Waking Up The Witch on Unexplained Oregon Podcast!Welcome to Unexplained Oregon, where the dark, mysterious, and mystical collide. Hosted by Christine and Kim, we dive into Oregon’s most chilling true crime stories, unsolved mysteries, and the supernatural phenomena that make the Pacific Northwest a haven for the unexplained. But this isn’t just a true crime podcast--this week we also explore the magic that lingers in our everyday lives! Join us as we uncover ghostly legends, witchcraft, and mysterious practices like past life regression, intuitive decision-making, and how a magical broom can fuck with you if you mess with it! In special crossover episodes, we’re joined by Taylar and Amber, hosts of a local witchy podcast--"Waking up the Witch, " adding their mystical perspective and deep knowledge of this spiritual practice which connects with the natural world, the energies around us, and the inner wisdom that resides within. From using intuition in the workplace to delving into the realms of past lives and spiritual cleansing, we explore how the mystical and the mysterious are woven into our modern-day reality. Prepare to have your mind opened and your curiosity piqued.Special thank you to Amber Weaver and Taylar PickettYou can find Amber on Instagram:@MoonbeeswellnessYou can find Taylar on Instagram:@TaylarpickettstylesCheck out their podcast:https://rss.com/podcasts/wakingupthewitch/Produced by:Christine Ober

TW: SA, Child Abuse💛If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse please call (800)-656-4673 or visit www.rainn.orgIn this deeply vulnerable and powerful episode, our host Amber opens her heart and shares the first chapter of her story—the moments that shaped her, the wounds she carried, and the path that began her awakening. From a childhood marked by challenge and heartache to the shadows she had to walk through to find her light, Amber speaks with raw honesty, tenderness, and courage.This is more than a story of survival, it’s a sacred unfolding. It’s about reclaiming your voice, choosing love after pain, and trusting the magic that lives within you, even when the world tries to dim your spark.In This Episode, Amber Shares: 🌙 Her early experiences and the challenges that shaped her resilience 🌙 The wounds and trauma she carried into adulthood 🌙 The pivotal moments that cracked her open and began her healing 🌙 How self-discovery, love, and spirit guided her back home to herself 🌙 The power of reclaiming her magic and stepping into her truth✨ A Soul Reminder from Amber: 🕯️ “Your story doesn’t define you, your healing does.”Follow Amber on IG @moonbeeswellness and TikTok @moonbees_medfordSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel or Spotify 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

TW: SA, Child Abuse💛If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse please call (800)-656-4673 or visit www.rainn.orgIn this deeply vulnerable and powerful episode, our host Amber opens her heart and shares the first chapter of her story—the moments that shaped her, the wounds she carried, and the path that began her awakening. From a childhood marked by challenge and heartache to the shadows she had to walk through to find her light, Amber speaks with raw honesty, tenderness, and courage.This is more than a story of survival, it’s a sacred unfolding. It’s about reclaiming your voice, choosing love after pain, and trusting the magic that lives within you, even when the world tries to dim your spark.In This Episode, Amber Shares: 🌙 Her early experiences and the challenges that shaped her resilience 🌙 The wounds and trauma she carried into adulthood 🌙 The pivotal moments that cracked her open and began her healing 🌙 How self-discovery, love, and spirit guided her back home to herself 🌙 The power of reclaiming her magic and stepping into her truth✨ A Soul Reminder from Amber: 🕯️ “Your story doesn’t define you, your healing does.”Follow Amber on IG @moonbeeswellness and TikTok @moonbees_medfordSubscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel or Spotify 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

✨ Way Back Wednesday ✨ We’re taking it back to the archives, babes! This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite past episodes while we pause to focus on what we're brewing up behind the scenes. Whether you missed it the first time or you’re here for a little nostalgic magic, enjoy this trip down memory lane with us. 🌙🔮ENJOY 💫In this episode of Waking Up The Witch, we embark on a captivating exploration of the spirit baby realm with the enchanting Kimmy, a gifted Spirit Baby Medium. Join us as Kimmy shares her extraordinary journey of awakening to her innate spiritual gifts and the profound magic she has brought to the world by helping others connect to their spirit babies.Prepare to be spellbound as Kimmy delves into the mystical realms of spirit communication, recounting her awe-inspiring experiences and revelations along the way. From navigating the ethereal landscape of spirit babies to delving into the depths of near-death experiences, our conversation with Kimmy traverses a diverse array of spiritual phenomena and insights.Through her heartfelt storytelling and deep wisdom, Kimmy offers a glimpse into the boundless mysteries of the spiritual world, inviting listeners to expand their awareness and embrace the unseen forces that shape our lives. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or a curious novice, this episode promises to inspire, enlighten, and leave you wanting to know more.Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery with Kimmy, the Spirit Baby Medium, and unlock the secrets of the universe that lie just beyond the veil. Don't miss out on this enchanting conversation that transcends the ordinary and offers a glimpse into the extraordinary tapestry of existence.Follow Kimmy on IG @spiritbabyreadings or go to her website to see all that she has to offer at spiritbabyreadings.com Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel or Spotify 👀Connect with us on social media, and don't forget to leave a magical review! 🧙‍♀️✨TikTok & Instagram @wakingupthewitchSupport the Podcast:- Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitchThank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.