Witchy Shit by Design with Michaela Gaffen Stone

Episode DescriptionWhat 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 EpisodeWhy 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 StoneAbout Mark H. WilliamsMark 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 MarkYouTube: Circle of the Dark MotherFacebook Group: Circle of the Dark MotherBooks: Search Mark H. Williams on AmazonWebsite: CirculusMatrum.comTo connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: Witchyshitbydesign.com [email protected] is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Ann KlossingEpisode DescriptionWhat 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 EpisodeHow 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 StoneAbout Ann KlossingAnn 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 AnnWebsite: AnnKlossing.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056741905121717To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: Witchyshitbydesign.com [email protected] is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Jennifer UrezzioEpisode DescriptionWhat 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 EpisodeWhat 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 StoneAbout Jennifer UrezzioJennifer 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 JenniferWebsite: SoulLanguage.usInstagram: soullanguagefounderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulLanguage/To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: Witchyshitbydesign.com [email protected] is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Jennie BellingerEpisode DescriptionWhat 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 EpisodeWhy 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 StoneAbout Jennie BJennie 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 JennieWebsite: BadassPodcastMastery.comWatch Jennie's FREE 8 Ways to Monetize Webinar HereTo connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: Witchyshitbydesign.com [email protected] is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.

Guest: Dan LissEpisode DescriptionWhat 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 EpisodeHow 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 StoneAbout Dan LissDan 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 DanWebsite: MagicalAwakenings.comEmail: [email protected] connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you: Witchyshitbydesign.com [email protected] is also the co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial podcast.