The Witches’ Diagnostic with Dawn Dancing Otter

HI Witches and Witch-curiousI am back for a new season, and this time, I mean business ;) The episodes will talk about rituals that change our worlds, our lives, and our destinies. The topic today is juicy and current, and very close to me, Psilocybin mushrooms, their use, research, and ceremonies. I talk about my experience, as well as what I am seeing happen in the research and in the practices, as science and medicine suddenly legitimize psychedelic plants as therapeutic modalities...while they seem very slender in acknowledging the contributions of Indigenous traditions and practitioners, who have literally been thousands of years into the leadership of this medicine. I know you're curious, and I can't wait to hear what your experiences are with psilocybin mushrooms, ceremonies, and your thoughts about the new legitimacy they are experiencing in the world of allopathic medicine. If you want to message me, my IG is @that.witch.in.the.weavework, You can also find me on FB, and my email addy is TheWeaveworkSchool@gmail.comMy NEW THEME SONG...YAY! Its by the amazing Aidan Mayes https://www.aidanmayes.ca/musicschool The song is called 'Voodoo' and you should definitely find her, listen to her, and book her. The song is used with her endorsement and permission. Have a sip of some kind of brew, and lets have a conversation about MUSHROOMS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with Jen Wheaton about the spell (trauma) of unworthiness, and developing a creative palate for our desires so we can stretch our lives into bigger dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mahada and DDO share about the relationship of healing, creativity, and the voice…. Mahada Thomas is a Healing Artist, Writer, Soul Singer, Spirit Dancer, and Munay Ki Earthkeeper. She has been living the archetype of Chiron, the wounded healer who evolves to become the master healer teacher. Reiki is one of her greatest passions. She began her Reiki journey in 1995 and became a Usui Reiki Master in 2004. She has since studied Karuna and Jikiden Reiki as well.Sound healing and artistic expression are other passions of Mahada's. She has been practicing and teaching the powerful art of toning for over 20 years. She loves connecting to nature, the elements, and her community by holding sacred space in ceremony. She shares wisdom from her own personal healing journey to help support and inspire others on their path to wellness and personal freedom.Mahada presently resides on Syilx land in Penticton BC, and is creating a set of Oracle cards. She is passionate about life and the forever unfolding mystery it holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep conversation about the meaning of consent with Ukumbwa Sauti, M.Ed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The direction of the NE: Imbolg, the time of Brighid, and Bridging Worlds. DDO and Jason Guille talk about the power of inspiration and how being open to possibilities transforms life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DDO talks about sovereignty and releasing the constructs of gender roles that are imposed by many sources of beliefs, from Adam and Eve and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking the Spell of fearing Death and passage and the initiation of grief; psychedelic methods (ayahuasca and psilocybin) of reclaiming grief, love, ecstasy; what died in the Amazonian Jungle for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning to hold Grief as a Sacred Invitation to your precious life, your purpose, your relationship to place, culture, nature, and love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1 of the Teaching series - Breaking The Spells. Confronting the illusions that keep us from healing and becoming integral. In this episode, exploring Samhain and ancestry in the teachings of the Irish wheel of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foxx and DDO have a penetrative conversation about Living as a Trans Woman with Animism Worldview, the common tropes of transphobia, storytelling, the fox as a mythology of shapeshifter, and so much more. Foxx is a writer and multimedia creator from the Pacific Northwest with a passion for the literary, audio-visual, and movement arts. She is also a non-binary trans woman and a proud member of the queer community, a perspective that heavily influences the stories she tells. When she's not writing fiction, Foxx creates original scripted content for her YouTube Channel, 'FoxxTales', that looks at how mythology and storytelling impact our daily lives. She also collaborates with artists around the world as a project coordinator, voice actor, and story editor.Bio for yoU! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DDO has a conversation with the roaming bard, Tad Hargrave.We went in DEEP on the power of story, Gaelic, grief, love, living into our names and the labouring rebirth of culture. “When you have no kinship, all you get is identity.”We could have talked all day. About Tad Hargrave: Since 2000, Tad found himself drawn toconversations about what became of his animist Scottish ancestors thatthey become ‘white' and ‘modern'. Between Sept 2004 – Feb 2006, Taddedicated himself to learning his ancestral language, Scottish Gaelic,in both Nova Scotia and Scotland. He can speak Gaelic withconversational fluency. He also runs a blog called Healing fromWhiteness as well having run, for a while, as a Facebook group of thesame name. He is a co-founder of the Nova Scotia Gael's Jam andco-starred in Canada's second Gaelic language film The Fiddler's Reel.Tad was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta (traditionally known, inthe local indigenous language of the Cree, as Amiskwaciy (Beaver Hill)and later Amiskwaciwaskihegan (Beaver Hill House) and his ancestorscome primarily from Scotland with some from Ukraine as well. He isdrawn to conversations around politics, history, ancestry, healing andhow it all came to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina and DDO geek right out on the connection between the functional body and emotional health, the discipline and revelation of cold water therapy via Wim Hof method, and wellness in our 50s...Christina Parkhurst's Bio:Professional BodyMind Coach & Structural Bodywork SpecialistServing Active Clients since 1998. Transforming Pain, Anxiety, Depression to Lightness, Freedom and Ease. I see the Divine Badass in Everyone. Yes you.FB Christina Parkhurst IG @christinaihopThebodyorganica@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elise profoundly shares her story with DDO, how her traumatic upbringing in a cult became reclamation and healing through the dimensions and hues of being human through Art Therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rosie and DDO talk about burlesque as body image recovery, Authentic Tantra and the problematic world of neo-tantra, sacred sexuality, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marilyn has been 41 1/2 years in recovery from alcohol abuse. Her navigation of sobriety, the wisdom and deep awareness she carries is a powerful teacher. Marilyn and DDO talk about recovery, soul lessons, trauma and PTSD, the vital mentorship that accompanies us in healing the traumas that drive addiction. You won't want to miss this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Witches' Diagnostic Podcast:A conversation with this skilled, super smart, and deeply fascinating witch: Marissa Boyce.We're going to talk about Narcissistic abuse, how to cultivate healthy relationships, and love in apocalyptic times...Tune in this Thursday, March 25, on Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, and wherever podcasts are podcasting!Marissa Boyce is a self-proclaimed “healthy love” activist. She is a counsellor, educator, and facilitator who has degrees in Psychology, Counselling and Education. Marissa has worked as an educator and now a counsellor for youth and adults and has lived and worked in Canada, the US and Italy. She is also a person in recovery who has almost 15 years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol. Marissa specializes in helping people understand, investigate, and re-pattern their relationship histories. She takes a systemic lens to assist couples and individuals with sex and relationships and is currently training in sex therapy and childhood trauma work. She also has extensive knowledge and experience in addictions, narcissistic abuse, and recovery from codependency. Marissa started the first online support group in Western Canada for women that are trying to heal from being in narcissistically abusive relationships. She started the group out of her home last year when she needed a support group of her own and couldn't find one. After over a year of holding meetings, the group now has several hundred members that meet online from all over North America. Marissa also co-hosts a YouTube channel called “Fancy Lady Talks” that covers topics related to healthy dating, sex, relationships and recovery from codependency. She runs online courses to teach people how to date in a healthier way and hopes to spread the word about “slow dating” and healthy love. When she is not involved in learning and teaching about love, sex and relationships, Marissa loves riding her motorcycle really fast, speaking Italian (badly) and spending time in nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DDO and Ace dive deep on #metoo, personal image, reclaiming power and identity after sexual trauma, restorative justice vs. cancel culture.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with Hakomi Somatic and Tantric Coach, Alisha J Flecky on: Conspirituality, leaving New Age nonsense, living with feet on the ground, leadership and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukumbwa has a conversation with DDO about bridging Academics with the Unseen and Ancestral Realms of the Dagara Traditions, finding and acknowledging Soul Purpose, the call to integral Men's Work, and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1 xOur initiatory episode! We discuss Self Defense as a central theme of spirituality, boundaries, limitations, and living a Practice filled life