Ghost Tea

Content Warning: This episode may be triggering for those who are prone to addiction as it discusses the topic of self harm in addition the topic of using alcohol, marijuana, mushrooms and other substances within spiritual practice. These substances may be illegal in your country or state and/or can be dangerous to use. We encourage everyone to use discretion when exploring usage within your practice and to follow laws within your state/region. We do not condone or encourage the abuse of any substances nor condone the use of illegal substances.  If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, there is help. Call or text 988 in the USA for the crisis hotline, or connect to those who can help by calling your local emergency or non-emergency number. Click here for free crisis chats. Due to the content and subject of this episode, it is not available on YouTube. In the last public episode of 2024, Ariel and her guest, Samantha Rose Hicks, talk about their experiences- good and bad, with substances and how they’ve learned how to use them in moderation to help in their practices and journeys and share how they caused issues as well. 01:04 - Introducing Samantha 03:31 - Ariel and Samantha’s substance use in the past and why they used them 11:05 - When Ariel started finding balance 17:16 - When Samantha started finding balance 19:25 - Usage within their practices 38:19 - Last notes/wrap-up Support the Sappony people here: https://www.sappony.org/ Find the Holy Basil tea that Ariel uses here.*Find the Holy Basil supplements Ariel has used here.*  Find Samantha at: https://www.samantharosehicks.com/ Or on her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samantharosetarot/ Check out Ariel’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/Arielwillow Learn more about the podcast on ⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com and consider subscribing to Patreon or Ghost Tea podcast on Spotify to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: ⁠https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/⁠ Book with Ariel at ⁠www.ArielWillow.com⁠ Click here for my Amazon Recommendations*⁠ (*Ariel gets commission from items purchased via her Amazon store and the links to the Holy Basil tea and supplement.)

Listener discretion is advised: None of the advice in this episode is to be used as a replacement for help, guidance or medication provided by licensed medical or mental health professionals. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of harming yourself or others, voices that are encouraging detrimental behavior or beliefs of being attacked that are causing distress, please call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency care center. I encourage you to listen to episode 38 of Ghost Tea Podcast to better understand psychosis and/or how to help those who may be experiencing psychosis. This episode is also in video format! If you are unable to watch video podcasts on your platform, Ariel has also uploaded the episode to her YouTube. In this episode, Ariel talks about approaching spiritual experiences with curiosity rather than fear and goes over some ways to banish energies around you or in your space that may be causing distress. 01:16 - What is banishing? 01:34 - Protection vs. banishing 05:52 - Is it scary or dangerous or just unfamiliar? 09:03 - Approaching interactions with spirit with curiosity 16:43 - Some banishing techniques  Learn more about the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com⁠⁠ and consider subscribing to ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ or Ghost Tea podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: ⁠https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/⁠ Book with Ariel at ⁠www.ArielWillow.com⁠ Click here for my Amazon Recommendations⁠

CW: talk of European witch trials (and some details of the torture carried out), death, abuse, miscarriages. This episode is also in video format! If you are unable to watch video podcasts on your platform, Ariel has also uploaded the episode to her YouTube. In this episode, Ariel reads a natal chart provided by her friend Sera, of a historical figure that she doesn’t know about. Ariel reads the chart and then Sera provides information about that historical figure and how it aligns or doesn’t, with Ariel’s astrological analysis. 1:18 - Ariel’s chart analysis 18:16 - Historical figure reveal and information of the figure from Sera 38:53 - learning your own chart when looking at others Learn more about the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com⁠⁠ and consider subscribing to ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ or Ghost Tea podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: ⁠https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/⁠ Book with Ariel at ⁠www.ArielWillow.com⁠ Click here for my Amazon Recommendations⁠

In this episode, Ariel provides some tips and suggestions on how to connect with passed loved ones (including pets/animals). 01:32 - Common occurrences after a loved one passes and what if the loved one is exhibiting distress in dreams and/or in perceived activity? 13:12 - Connecting with passed loved ones and pets 15:05 - Dreams 17:50 - Meditation 22:05 - Divination 37:28 - Asking for signs 44:38 - Do I need to set up protection prior to connecting? 51:31 - What if I don’t get a response? Click here for my Amazon Recommendations Where I’ve bought some of my investigative tools: ⁠www.GhostStop.com⁠ Learn more about the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com⁠⁠ and consider subscribing to ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ or Ghost Tea podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/ Book with Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

CW: talk of weapons, talk of anxiety and mental health In this episode, Ariel talks about the difference between instinct, intuition and anxiety and gives some tips that help her tell the difference in her own life. 01:01 - the definitions of instinct, intuition and anxiety 02:05 - how I found ways to identify the difference for me 09:15 - tips I have for telling the difference for yourself Book recommendation: Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn Learn more about the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com⁠⁠ and consider subscribing to ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ or Ghost Tea podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/ Book with Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

CW: Some of this episode’s subject matter may not be suitable for those under the age of 18. Sexual wording is used and topics such as sexual abuse are discussed. This episode may be triggering to those with religious or sexual trauma. Please listen with discretion. If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, there’s a link to a google document of free mental health resources and hotlines in the description of this episode. In this episode, Ariel and Travis talk about the start of their journey’s in deconstructing from the Christian religion. 01:52 - What is “deconstruction” within spirituality? 03:00 - Were you “born into” Christianity or did you join by choice? 06:14 - Did you solidify your beliefs? (e.g. get baptized, “saved”, etc.) and what denominations did we worship under? 16:55 - The first moments we started questioning 23:07 - What was the “I’m done.” moment? 34:50 - Listener submitted question and feedback 41:20 - What advice we would give to someone questioning their faith Podcast Suggestion: Data Over Dogma by Dan McClellan Learn more about the podcast on ⁠⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com⁠ and consider subscribing to ⁠Patreon⁠ or Ghost Tea podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/ Book with Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com Click here for the free mental health chats/hotlines

CW: This episode mentions the following: suicidal ideation at the 12 minute mark. Young and/or seemingly healthy people passing unexpectedly at the 13:30 minute mark.   In this episode, I wanted to talk about the saying, “know thyself; know thy power” and what that means to me in life and practice and how applying that idea has improved my life and practice. 1:24 - Where does the saying originate from? 4:12 - How to start the journey of knowing yourself 10:50 - Beliefs I had that have changed for me Learn more about the podcast on ⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com and consider subscribing to Patreon or Ghost Tea podcast on Spotify to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/ Book with Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

CW: This episode has discussion that includes talk of masturbation and other topics that may be inappropriate for those under 18. These topics start being discussed after the 34 minute mark. Please listen with discretion.   In this episode, Ariel talks about calling back your energy, cord removal and revitalizing what was drained! 2:12 - What are energetic cords? 6:03 - Some symptoms of a cord that needs to be removed 12:24 - General cord removal 21:00 - Specific cord removal 34:16 - Recalling your energy Learn more about the podcast on ⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com and consider subscribing to Patreon or Ghost Tea podcast on Spotify to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/ Book with Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

In this episode, Ariel talks about dreams and how she interprets her own and uses them within practice to gather messages from passed loved ones and/or beings! 0:11 - What are dreams? 3:24 - Dream interpretation 17:03 - Utilizing dreams in your spiritual practice Site mentioned in episode: https://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/ Learn more about the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and consider subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ or Ghost Tea podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://arielwillowmerch.creator-spring.com/ Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

Welcome to season 4 of Ghost Tea Podcast! In this episode, we're sharing a bittersweet but important update. Follow Alyssa! Website: www.LaurusaMystic.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurusamystic TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurusamystic Patreon: www.patreon.com/laurusamystic Learn more about Ghost Tea on www.GhostTeaPodcast.com and consider subscribing to Ghost Tea podcast to have access to exclusive episodes via https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghostteapodcast/subscribe  Official Ghost Tea Merch (Re-launching soon!) Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

For December's episode, Alyssa answers some listener submitted questions! Episode marked as explicit due to swearing. Learn more about us on ⁠www.GhostTeaPodcast.com⁠ and consider subscribing to Ghost Tea podcast to have access to exclusive episodes via ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghostteapodcast/subscribe⁠  Official Ghost Tea Merch: ⁠https://www.bonfire.com/store/ghost-tea-merch/⁠ Find Alyssa at⁠ www.LaurusaMystic.com⁠ Find Ariel at⁠ ⁠⁠www.ArielWillow.com⁠

In this episode, Alyssa and Ariel discuss ancestor veneration and ways to honor them in your practice!  (chronologically listed) we discuss the following:  5:22 - What is the definition of “ancestor” and what it can be like to venerate them 23:58 - Generational trauma and decolonization while working with ancestors  30:27 - How to get started with ancestor veneration 40:15 - What is an “ancestor” to you? Learn more about us on www.GhostTeaPodcast.com and consider subscribing to Ghost Tea podcast to have access to exclusive episodes via https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghostteapodcast/subscribe  Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/ghost-tea-merch/ Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

For October’s episode, Ariel answers some listener submitted questions! Episode marked as explicit due to swearing. (chronologically listed) I answer and discuss the following questions:  2:00 - Do higher energetic beings choose to endure forms of suffering in order to learn lessons like human souls do? - Jiovanna 6:00 - How to let go of the rage you used in the past for survival? - Jiovanna 13:29 - When we pass, will we be able to meet famous people on your side how they were in our lifetime? Obviously they're going to reincarnate, but can I meet like Princess Diana as she was when I was alive? And will I still have the desire to meet those certain people? - Jess 15:13 - Would we have all the answers? Like, would we know who shot JFK? Would we just have all of that information or do we have to access it somehow? - Jess 16:03 - Haunted Dolls- are they a thing?  19:52 - Astral realm 21:54 - Angel magic  29:11 - Astrological transits and misconceptions Learn more about us on www.GhostTeaPodcast.com and consider subscribing to Ghost Tea podcast to have access to exclusive episodes via https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghostteapodcast/subscribe  Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/ghost-tea-merch/ Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

CW: This episode has discussion that includes talk of death, mention of murder, and other things related to experiences that happen when interacting with the dead and paranormally active locations.   In this fun spooky season episode, we share what it's like to paranormal investigate, experiences that we've had and how we approach our paranormal investigations and experiences!  Mentioned website: https://www.ghoststop.com/ Learn more about us on www.GhostTeaPodcast.com and consider subscribing to Ghost Tea podcast to have access to exclusive episodes via https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghostteapodcast/subscribe  Official Ghost Tea Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/ghost-tea-merch/ Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

CW: This episode discusses topics of suicide, mental health and other heavy topics and may be triggering for some. Please listen with discretion.  If you or a loved one are in crisis, please call your local emergency number or utilize the free resources here: https://www.chironscaveholistic.com/about/crisis If you are needing someone to talk to but do not feel as though you are in crisis, you can find additional resources here: https://rb.gy/aom4j Ariel, Alyssa and their guest, Chris Lombardo, LPC, PCMHC, CADC, CEOLD of Chiron’s Cave Holistic discuss psychosis and the pop-term used commonly on TikTok, “Spiritual Psychosis”.  (chronologically listed) We talk about the following:  04:15 - What is psychosis and “spiritual psychosis” 10:54 - Signs that you or someone else may be experiencing psychosis 22:25 - Is experiencing spiritual experiences with others considered “group psychosis”? 25:33 - Tips for psychosis self check-in 37:04 - Treatment when you’re already being treated 39:22 - The difference between a counsellor, therapist and psychologist 45:52 - Common misconceptions around psychosis 58:28 - The fundamental differences between psychosis and Dissociative Identity Disorder 1:01:40 - Are there levels to psychosis (e.g. mild to severe psychosis)? 1:02:44 - Is dissociation categorized as a form of psychosis or is that a separate disorder? 1:04:26 - How can those around someone who may be experiencing psychosis be helpful and/or supportive? 1:12:27 - Non medicated treatment options for those experiencing mental health crisis or struggles 1:21:37 - What is something you wish more people were aware of around psychosis in general? Learn more about the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and consider subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ or Ghost Tea podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ to have access to exclusive episodes⁠! Find Chris at www.chironscaveholistic.com Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

In this episode we’re discussing some common questions we get about past lives! (chronologically listed) We talk about the following:  0:45 - What is a “past life”? 2:30 - The difference between past life regressions and past life readings 4:40 - How many past lives can one person have? 7:32 - What can you reincarnate as?17:23 - Why connect to a past life? 32:10 - How do I know if a past life is significant for me? 46:51 - Past life lessons and connections to deities and spirit team members in lifetimes57:49 - Soul fragments of us in past lives 1:04:40 - How can you connect to your past lives? 1:33:51 - Bloopers Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast” channel in The Covenstead Discord server or contact us through www.GhostTeaPodcast.com Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

As a follow-up to our popular episode 24. Deity Work, we’re discussing some subjects and questions that we weren’t able to cover in the first episode. Buckle up- this is a long one! (chronologically listed) We talk about the following:  4:30 | Tips for identifying a deity 11:14 | What makes a deity want to work with or “choose” you? 18:34 | How to know whether a deity is reaching out 20:41 | What does it mean when a deity gives you something (e.g. an animal guide?) 32:11 | How often are deities present throughout the day and do they always respond when we call on them? 39:03 | Dependency with deities 40:50 | How dedicated do deities expect you to be? 49:36 | Anxiety or doubts around limitations in regards to what you can give your deities and boundaries within deity work 57:24 | Some discussion on working with infernals and deconstruction from previous religions 1:14:22 | Communication with deities in deity work and taking on deities as patrons 1:19:48 | Is it necessary to have a purpose to start working with a deity? 1:30:59 | Why would a deity leave? 1:44:15 | Can you renegotiate the agreement(s) you have with deities? 1:55:45 | If I take on a deity as a patron, would that impact my future lifetimes and/or past life agreements with other deities? Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast” channel in Discord server or contact us through www.GhostTeaPodcast.com Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com

In this episode we’re chatting with Becca of The Mystics Lounge and having a conversation about Druidry! (chronologically listed) We talk about the following: 3:30 - What is Druidry? 8:59 - What are some guidelines and ethics within Druidry? 13:49 - What is it about Druidry that drew you to it and how did you decide it was a path for you? 18:54 - Does Druidry have an initiation practice? 23:32 - What is the difference between Celtic Paganism and Druidry? 26:03 - What are some common assumptions about Druidry that are incorrect or could be clarified? 29:54 - What kind of advice do you have for someone interested in Druidry? Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast” channel in The Covenstead Discord server or contact us through www.GhostTeaPodcast.com Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com Find Becca at www.TheMysticsLounge.com

CW: This episode may be triggering to those sensitive or with experience regarding spiritual and/or religious abuse and manipulation as well as cult manipulation tactics and brief mention of killing/suicide in relation to radical beliefs. Please listen with discretion.  Ariel, Alyssa and their guest, Becca of The Mystics Lounge, discuss toxic spirituality and ethics that are important to look for in readers and coaches. We apologize in advance for the sound- we were having some technical difficulties! (chronologically listed) We talk about the following:  4:14 - Spiritual superiority 14:20 - Spiritual by-passing 24:39 - Gaslighting and spiritual manipulation 36:20 - Materialistic and consumeristic approaches to spirituality 48:20 - Exclusionary and discriminatory practices 57:17 - Excessive control 58:37 - Lack of accountability 59:27 - Exploitative practices 1:00:00 - Isolation and alienation 1:02:00 - Lack of boundaries 1:04:19 - Excessive pressure or guilt 1:05:21 - Intolerance and judgement 1:07:02 - Lack of transparency 1:08:50 - Ethics within spirituality Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast” channel in The Covenstead Discord server or contact us through www.GhostTeaPodcast.com Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com Find Becca at www.TheMysticsLounge.com

In this episode we Share our insights and stories from our paranormal investigation at the Historic Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Trigger Warnings: mention of suicide at 12:39 - 12:42 (chronologically listed) We talk about the following: The History of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier: 5:57 Getting to the Chateau and initial impressions and walk-through: 14:26 Starting the investigation: 43:50 Conclusion and final thoughts and theories: 1:09:04 Bloopers: 1:41:17 Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast Questions” thread in the Discord server or contact us through www.GhostTeaPodcast.com Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com