A Neo-Pagan Q&A with Ben Stimpson

Ben Stimpson, BA (Hons), MBACP (He/They/Them) is an integrative therapist, spiritual director, award winning author, podcaster, and independant scholar of folklore and history. A member of the modern NeoPagan and queer communities, Ben’s personal life helps to inform his professional and research work. Ben holds a BA (Honours) in Medieval, Classical and Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo; a post-graduate Diploma in Spiritual Psychotherapy; and a Diploma in Social Service Work. As a therapist, he excels in working with members of the queer community and other marginalized populations, and ascribes to transpersonal, systemic and narrative approaches to therapy. He is the host of Essence podcast, a weekly show interviewing fellow authors and practitioners in the field of alternative spirituality and therapy. His debut title, Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestral Veneration Practices was released by Llewellyn Worldwide and won the 2024 Gold Medal at the COVR Awards. His second title, Wise Ones: Legends of Witches, Magicians and Cunningfolk of England and Wales is set to debut June 2025 through Crossed Crow Books.

00:16  What is Neopaganism?

01:59  Origins and Evolution of Neopaganism

03:18  Rebellious Nature of Neopaganism

05:00  Medieval Magic and Modern Beliefs

05:58  The Power of Belief and Tradition

08:34  Human Psychology and Belief Systems

10:06  The Nature of Spirits and Consciousness

21:09  Control, Trauma, and Human Psyche

30:46  Final Thoughts and Farewell

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