The WitchHunt Podcast

In this episode, we explore universal truths and the cyclical rhythms of nature, touching upon how these rhythms influence our lives and the way we interact with the world. The discussion delves into ancient practices that honoured the natural cycles and how Ceremony can help us reconnect with these sacred traditions. Emphasis is placed on the feminine energies of creation and how Ceremony can empower women to unlock their potential and align with their soul's purpose. Consider joining my upcoming June Solstice Ceremony, SHINE

Welcome to episode 57 of the WitchHunt podcast: Empowerment, Play, and the Magic of Words: A Conversation with Spiritual Doula and Priestess Pamela French In this episode, Pamela, a priestess with a passion for words, empowerment, and play, shares her journey from rural Ontario farm life to working with for the Canadian Government with the United Nations in Afghanistan, and eventually to becoming a spiritual leader, empowerment and communications coach. Pamela and I share our experiences with international development and how we each navigated this world as spiritual new world architects. Throughout the conversation, Pamela emphasizes the power of self-compassion, consistent focus, and the creation of a new narrative to drive meaningful change both personally and in the broader community. It's an absolute delight to share this conversation with Pamela, with you. SOLSTICE CEREMONY On June 20 I will be hosting an online Solstice Ceremony that's open to all. Sacred feminine ceremony is an women-centred modality that supports personal transformation in a cost effective, efficient and super fun way. This ancient technology revived is for you if you're a woman committed to stepping into the fullest potential of who you were born to be in order to create a life you love while making the impact you're here to make. In ceremony you gather with sisters to root into and rise through the power that lies within. You can learn more at alexandrahughes.com/solstice. More About Pamela Pamela French is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Empowerment is Everything Inc. and Authentic Relating Ottawa. She is also a faculty member of Witch School Canada, a personal and professional leadership coach, and a pibling (a parent's sibling) to 8 niblings (the children of siblings) whom she adores. She's travelled and worked in Afghanistan, Washington, Thailand, Greece, and Mexico - devoting her life to the study and discovery of human potential. In addition to working within the Canadian Federal Government advancing policy and legislation to effect change. At the root of all her learning and now teaching is Connection – human to human, self to self, human to nature, human to unseen – communication is at the heart of all of it! She is passionate about creating opportunities for participants to discover the tools of connection that leave us feeling enlivened and empowered to create our lives and the relationships in it, in previously unimagined ways. We are always in relationship, with ourselves and others. From birth to death. Pamela believes that learning how to navigate communicating in those relationships authentically is extremely empowering and will lead humanity into a new era of Love and Peace – together, more aligned than ever before. You can find her:www.seedsforpeace.world www.arottawa.ca And: https://www.instagram.com/seedsforpeace.world https://www.instagram.com/authenticrelatingottawa https://www.instagram.com/empowermentiseverything

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Witchhunt podcast. This is a story of real life magic and miracles. And of what it takes to live a life of magicianship. Meet Danielle Brooks, serial without-a-plan-meanderer, conscious creator, self-healing cancer survivor and conduit of a healing frequency through song and touch. You are going to be blown away by Danielle's story and enchanted by her voice. Sidenote: My personal challenge recording this episode was simply not going into deep relaxation and trance just by hearing her voice. Danielle shares her jaw-dropping story of how she went from the epitome of success to losing everything — cancer diagnosis and homeless at ground zero after 9/11. She tells us how she opened herself to the Mystery, learning from traditional healers of ancient lineages in the Phillipines and Brazil. And how she not only healed herself, but came to be a healer to others. And how one Easter weekend, she found herself in the sacred Cave of the White Lady in the Philippines, went into a deep trance to be sung through by the Mother of Creation, amongst other light beings. This is an unbelievable (and I don't use that word lightly) story of surrender, humility and integrity. Of being broken down and cracked open into becoming a conduit of higher frequency, so as to support and uplift the sacred remembering in people. Get ready to be enchanted by Danielle's voice, and blown away by her story. Enjoy! More about Danielle: Danielle is a sacred singer, a globetrotting adventurer and torchbearer of the larger vision and higher realms. She carries the Creation codes that when sung, open Universal wisdom, initiate sacred expansion into Oneness and offer profound healing. She is a way shower to Divine Surrender, freedom and living in alignment with Soul Essence. For the past 22 years, Danielle has been assisting people all over the world to reconnect to their truth, inner power and highest joy. She has dedicated the past 6 years to working primarily with Gaia and our oceans in remote parts of the world.Her path has always been one of radical trust and transformation through the power of self love and acceptance. In 2001, diagnosed with cancer, she left an unhealthy marriage and moved across the world only to find herself alone, at ground zero, on 9/11. Pain was a patient teacher that ultimately led her into a joy filled way of living.In 2005 the Divine Mother began to sing through Danielle and a new form of vibrational medicine emerged. Combined with her background in Philippine and Brazilian psychic surgery, mysticism and shamanism, Danielle offers a unique and powerful way to transform yourself and create a heart centred way of living that is natural and true. An eternal student of the light, Danielle holds a PhD in Human Development and Religion.You may not realize it but your greatest gifts have come from the deepest challenges. Scars really do become marks of beauty. Danielle invites you to experience this transformation too. For more information please contact Danielle at:hello@puregracelight.comwww.puregracelight.com

Hello and welcome to episode 55 of the Witchhunt podcast.You ready to talk about what it means to take our work as Witches, to the frontlines of change? Meet Dawn Moore, an eclectic witch and social justice activist. Dawn defines witchcraft as bending reality to spark change and discusses how it provides a spiritual framework for addressing injustice. she shares how witchcraft provides her with tools for inner strength and resilience in activism work. She also discusses creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and bringing healing to those in profound human suffering. She discusses the interconnectedness of issues like inclusion, decolonization, and prison reform. And emphasizes that witches are healers, warriors, and catalysts for change, needed now more than ever. If you're an advocate for a different world, you are not going to want to miss this courageous, inspiring, and fresh conversation that sits at the intersection of social justice, activism and witchcraft. Enjoy! More about Dawn: Dawn is a shadow witch who bridges light and dark through social justice work. A long time activist and advocate Dawn uses magic in support of her actions for social change and also helps other witches and seekers on their own activist paths through her work on activism and allyship in troubled times. Dawn lives in the wilds of Quebec with her children and familiar.

Welcome to episode 54 of the WitchHunt podcast. This is a conversation that dances at the intersection of love, anger and the healing medicine of the sacred masculine. We talk about the importance of not only normalizing struggle in our day-to-day lives, but of learning how to navigate it — and the plethora of feelings it offers up — with neutrality, wisdom, perspective and a good sense of humour. We also talk about things nobody else talks about like how egoic growth accompanies our spiritual growth and why it's important to stay conscious of this, of the importance of healing from empathy (especially for women) and of the magic that lives in your raging eye of the storm. Hold onto your broomstick witches, as you take in the power, wisdom and healing words of Osa Natalie Fraser. More About Osa: Natalie Fraser, or as some know her, OSA, identifies as a Witch and has been working as a spiritual coach, minister and facilitator for over 25 years. She is a teacher, Crone and alumni with WitchSchool Canada and also runs a complementary program for women called Unedited Woman. Her philosophy is to always be the student as well as the teacher. She perpetually continues her studies in western modalities of counselling along with ancient and modern healing practices from around the world. Natalie takes this approach in order to be able to meet each client's needs rather than the client being limited to one treatment method or ceremony style. Her work has taken her into offices, schools, hospitals, community and retreat centres , seniors centres, spiritual spaces and family homes, making her work universal and adaptable to all. Her “soul” purpose is to give you the tools to help you heal yourself. Her calling is to serve love.How to find her:www.nataliefraser.cawww.moment-m.ca

On this potent Full Moon and Eclipse, that follows the energetic rebirth of the Spring Equinox, I have the privilege of introducing you to one of my teachers, now a dear friend on the Witchhunt podcast. Meet Kiki Keskinen, creator of WitchSchool Canada, who's life is one magical story after another. >> Click here to tune in: Rewilding the Witch Within: Kiki Keskinen on Nature, Magic & Building a School for Modern Witches Kiki shares her incredible story as a child, her early professional years as a secret revolutionary witch agent behind the scenes of corporate Canada, and how Witchschool Canada came to be. We discuss the power of rewilding, eclectic witchcraft, black magic, the intersection of feminism, earth love and spirituality. And so much more! It's with delight that I share the deep wisdom and playful spirit of Kiki! Enjoy! xx AlexP.S. LAST CHANCE TO JOIN Witchhunt Collective: 13 Moons Together I have 5 spaces left in my year-long Full Moon women's circling experience that's dotted with 4 seasonal sacred feminine ceremonies (like RISE. You can pay for as little as $37/ month for 12 months. Or for $400 for the full year. There are 13 gatherings in total — 4 ceremonies (hybrid events) and 9 full moon circles (virtual only). Doors open until Thursday March 28. Hit reply if you'd like more details on the Collective.

Ready to meet a powerful and wise bruja? Meet Maritza Schafer, a Chilean bruja by descent who defines witches as those who understand the true nature of reality — including the unexplainable, mysterious bits. We talk about how western society today is set up “contra natura” andhow social conditioning teaches us to mistrust our inner knowing. Maritza touches on the dangerously thin line between magical thinking and conspiracy theories, colonization and paganism in Latin America. And she offers us a detailed description of what working magic — aka, making shit happen. I know you're going to enjoy this refreshing, insightful episode! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You're invited to join the WITCHHUNT COLLECTIVE: 13 Moons Together I'm looking for 5 more witchy women to join me, some of our seasoned podcast guest Witches and listeners in the Witchhunt Collective. The WitchHunt Collective is the coming together of 13 women under every Full Moon, Equinox and Solstice to connect with our souls and the soul mission we're here to realize. We'll plug into cosmic, lunar and Earthly energies to support our on-going growth and transformation. When you join, you'll get access to 13 Full Moon LIVE Women's Circles, including 4 Ceremonial Workshops — led by yours truly. You can join for as little as $37 a month. Or for $400, for the entire year.Click here for all the details or to reserve your spot. Or email me at alex@inessencecoaching.com with any questions. >> alexandrahughes.com/witchhuntcollective Spaces for this year-long experience with me will be available until March 20. More about Maritza: Maritza is a proud bruja (witch), coach, and consultant, heading a global company on transformational practices, the happy holder of 3 passports as evidence that the nation-state is a fantasy, and a hopeless music and dance addict. She was born and raised a witch in Chile, with strong magical influence from both Indigenous (from Chile) and Italian witch lines. She was initiated by her grandmother Nora Ilda Chiavegat Núñez, and has practiced her whole life. Since moving to the US when she was 18, Maritza has studied as a solo practitioner, with a coven in upstate New York in the late 90's, and with the Reclaiming tradition in the SF Bay Area for over 20 years. She is not currently a member of a coven, but she is the High Priestess for a handful of solo practitioners. She is a communications expert with 30 years of experience in emotional growth techniques, spiritual development tools, spellcasting, healing, ritual, intuitive readings, Reiki, shamanic work, vision quests, past lives, constellations and the tarot. The link to her magical offering, Liberation Magic, that you can chat about during the call is https://brujaschool.com/application-magic/.

Welcome to episode 51 of the Witchhunt podcast: Ancient magic in modern times: A paradigm-shifting conversation on the spirituality industry, shadows & shamanic modalities with psychic medicine woman, shamanic practitioner and spiritual guide, Amber Jane Arquette The conversation was so rich, flowing from fascinating topic to fascinating topic. We took a critical look at the spirituality industry, highlighting the toxidity of guru culture and the importance of shifting from seeking answers outside of us, to strengthening our internal authority. We talked about how the concept, identity and practice of being a witch goes beyond “love and light”, and helps us to honor both the darkness and light in our lives. We talked shadow works plus the shaman modalities that are common amongst indigenous societies around the world, and how we personally relate to the word “shaman” as well as to our own indigeneity. And so much more. This is a mind-expanding episode, even for the seasoned practitioner Enjoy! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You're invited to join the WITCHHUNT COLLECTIVE I'm looking for 20 witchy women to join me, some of our guests and listeners in the Witchhunt Collective. The WitchHunt Collective is the coming together of 27 women under every Full Moon, Equinox and Solstice to connect with our souls and the soul mission we're here to realize. We'll plug into cosmic, lunar and Earthly energies to support our on-going growth and transformation. When you join, you'll get access to 13 Full Moon LIVE Women's Circles, including 4 Ceremonial Workshops — led by yours truly. You can join for as little as $37 a month. Or for $400, for the entire year.Click here for all the details or to reserve your spot. Or email me at alex@inessencecoaching.com with any questions. >> alexandrahughes.com/witchhuntcollective Spaces for this year-long experience with me will be available until March 20. We have, at the moment a small group of North American women — some podcast listeners and others guests. It's going to be such a beautiful exchange! I'd love to have you join. More About Amber Jane Amber Jane is a psychic medicine woman, shamanic practitioner and spiritual teacher who's helped over a thousand people reclaim their sovereignty. Her clients reunite with parts of themselves they've been searching for centuries. Clearing Karmic cycles and healing from stubborn lifetime and lineage patterns. Liberating them to create life from a whole and healed place. She identifies that this time in history is an era of healing and human ascension. As a teacher, her students learn to master their natural gifts, and their energetic boundaries, and deepen their spiritual connection. You can find Amber Jane here: https://www.lightsong.net/heart-and-soul/ And the teachers she mentioned: Jan Engels Smith https://www.lightsong.net/about/jan-engels-smith/ Karen Heffner https://www.ignitingspirit.com/ Pamela Rico https://www.lightsong.net/heart-and-soul/

As soon as you hear astrologer Eve's voice, you'll know you're in the hands of an old soul. And once you hear your story, you'll know her wisdom and magic. Evelyn Mari Crete was born to read the stars in a way that goes beyond one life. In this episode, she talks about the the history, complexity, dynamism and cyclical nature of astrology. She shares how she weaves in the elements of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water into her readings, and tells us how our birth charts can tell the story of our soul's evolutionary journeys over time immemorial. Evelyn also gives us a super rundown of how to read and understand the basics of your own birth chart. If you're curious about how astrology can support your karmic journey, this is an episode you aren't going to want to miss! Enjoy! Alex You're invited to join the WITCHHUNT COLLECTIVE I'm looking for 20 witchy women to join me, some of our guests and listeners in the Witchhunt Collective. The WitchHunt Collective is the coming together of 27 women under every Full Moon, Equinox and Solstice to connect with our souls and the soul mission we're here to realize. We'll plug into cosmic, lunar and Earthly energies to support our on-going growth and transformation. When you join, you'll get access to 13 Full Moon LIVE Women's Circles, including 4 Ceremonial Workshops — led by yours truly. You can join for as little as $37 a month. Click here for all the details or to reserve your spot. Or email me at alex@inessencecoaching.com with any questions. >> alexandrahughes.com/witchhuntcollective Spaces for this year-long experience with me will be available until March 20. I'd love to have you join. More About Evelyn Evelyn, also known as Astrologer Eve, is an evolutionary astrologer, spiritual counsellor and mystic whose guiding light is to help her clients connect to the beauty and magic of their soul's purpose found encoded in the birth chart. Her approach comes from the heart and is spoken in truth and with kindness, creating purposeful readings that support healing, and the type of self understanding that leads to self acceptance, healthier relationships, breakthroughs and inner peace. She has been practicing and teaching soul-focused and Jungian astrology for over 20 years across Canada and internationally. Evelyn weaves together many medicines into her practice including herbal medicine, flower remedies, energy healing, mind-body therapies, breath work, and divination. You can find her... https://www.innertemplehealingarts.com/about - website https://www.facebook.com/astrologereve/ - facebook https://www.instagram.com/astrologer.eve/ - instagram

Meet Jessica Medellin — a woman born in Utah, raised to conform to conservative patriarchal values, who faced blatant sexism in the school system as a teacher and who found herself leaning into the rise of the Divine Feminine. This is the story about a mother who decided that enough was enough. And that she would take her experience and gifts in a way that ensured her daughter wouldn't have to face what she did. And so the first of sn evolving series of red thread honoring manuals was born — "First Moon Manual: Letters to Our Daughters"/ Here's to the next generation of menstruating humans being liberated from the internal narrative that bleeding makes us dirty and sinful. Here's to our daughters being able to honor their bodies, their cycles — to find power in the red thread lineage we are all a part of. I am so excited to be sharing with you this conversation and all of Jessica's magic. Enjoy! **DOORS ARE NOW *OPEN for the beta round of Witchhunt Collective** The Witchhunt Collective is about taking this podcast experience to the next level by offering a series of sacred women's circles — regular opportunities to remember and embody your power you were born with to honor your soul mission. This Collective is something for you to consider, if you desire:

Welcome to our first New Moon in 2024, beautiful Witches!To commemorate new beginnings, this episode of the Witchhunt podcast is different than most. It's a solo episode where I weave together the power of land acknowledgment, the astrology of the season, Goddess Mythology and Feminine Earth-Centred Ceremony. It's also an episode where I announce what's to come, including an offering specifically designed for Witchhunt listeners called The Witchhunt Collective. Here are the deets

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Witchhunt podcast!

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Witchhunt podcast: Unveiling witchy truthbombs in a commodified world — with truth teller, visibility & money Witch, Danielle Cohen”In this episode, Danielle and I dive deep into what it really means to be a witch in today's world. We explore the delicate dance of speaking our truth and staying aligned to our value of walking gently on the earth in a world that has managed to commodify just about everything — magic, included. We talk about weaving magic and wisdom into our visibility and money healing journeys, and the role that nervous system regulation plays there. When I went back to listen to this episode in search of scroll-stopping quotes, it felt as though the entire conversation was one such quote! Get ready for some gentle, wisdom-based truth telling in this incredibly thought provoking, heart opening conversation. Enjoy! xx Alex *Correction: I mispronounced Karen Keskinen, founder of Witchschool Canada's last name. It's Keskinen and not Kenisken. And here's the link to the BBC podcast I mentioned, Witch, with presenter India Rakusen. And here's the link to Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estés's book Women Who Run With the Wolves, where, Dr. Estés unfolds rich intercultural myths, fairy tales, and stories, many from her own family, in order to help women reconnect with the fierce, healthy, visionary attributes of this instinctual nature. Through the stories and commentaries in this remarkable book, we retrieve, examine, love, and understand the Wild Woman and hold her against our deep psyches as one who is both magic and medicine. More About Danielle. Using a range of coaching, consulting, somatic, creative, and spiritual practices Danielle helps forces of good with big dreams birth and sustain their most aligned work (the paid and unpaid kind). Her work is trauma informed, loving, powerful, and rooted in anti-oppressive values. Website www.danielle-cohen.com

Welcome to episode 45: From Earthschool to Bliss (and back again), with Allison Littlefeather Holaday, an indigenous medicine woman, galactic energy master and Earthschool survivor of 3 near-death experiences. In this episode, Allison non-challantly answers some of those age-old existential questions we all have: Why are we here? What's the purpose of suffering? What's on the other side of this life? Specifically, Allison speaks to the concept and her lived experience in the hardest dimension of all — Earthschool. She talks about suffering and chronic illness, how she's come to honor her call to be of service through her many gifts, and how she navigates this world as an open channel. Allison also shares what she saw and felt on the other side, during her near-death experiences, giving us insight into what lies beyond the veil and reminding us of the Mystery we are all here to surrender to. There is great magic and wisdom in this episode. Enjoy! More about Allison and her magic Allison's decades-long spiritual journey dramatically intensified after she experienced three near-death experiences in this lifetime, transformative spiritual ascensions which led to a deep and powerful awakening - revealing that she'd been a Medicine Woman and healer in many past lives. Recognizing on a very deep level the power that comes from energy and intention, Allison committed to channeling her spiritual strength toward the exploration of healing modalities and humbly offering her abilities in service to others. Allison has dedicated her life to sharing that power with others suffering from a variety of emotional wounds, physical discomfort, and spiritual pain. As Allison helps others, her gifts continue to expand exponentially. She is the grateful founder of Energy Release Therapy (ERT), a powerful channeled healing modality that allows her to “pull” trapped energy from people using an ancient technique and understanding gathered from centuries of wisdom.Allison is an intuitive master medicine woman healer with 18,000 years of wisdom to tap into each individual and heal whatever needs to be released. She is also a medium, master channeler, animal communicator/healer, reiki master, spiritual ascension teacher, public speaker, galactic energy master, and past life healer. Allison's core belief is that unconditional love is the truth of who and what we are meant to be. From helping clients break unhealthy habits, repair relationship bonds and experience new levels of personal healing satisfaction, to connecting with a better understanding of the needs of their loving animals, Allison's individualized treatment approach is specifically tailored to each client's needs. Time and again the incredible transcendent power of her treatments changes lives.

Welcome to episode 44: The magic of money alignment: a radical conversation with accountant, financial strategist, conscious entrepreneurial thought leader & badass witch Amanda Peeler. In this candid conversation, Amanda shares how her post-partum anxiety guided her towards taking her power back and embracing her soul calling. We explore the intersections between capitalism, motherhood, entrepreneurship, money, magical forests, and what it means to move through life as conscious women business owners — aligned and in integrity. We talk about how we can contribute to sustainable, regenerative living, conscious marketing. We get deep and real, and you're going to love it — and her. Enjoy! More About Amanda & Her Magic Amanda Peeler is the Founder of The Aligned Strategy, an accounting firm that serves small woman owned businesses, with a mission to put more money back into the hands of sacred women and conscious people. After a decade in Corporate Accounting & Finance, Amanda took a hiatus to heal from burnout. What she found was the money was never going to be enough to compensate for the hustle and that alignment was key. Now she spends her time investing deeply in her clients to help them heal their relationship with money, learn to understand what they value, and ultimately help them achieve their dreams by empowering them with their finances. She and her husband have 18 month old identical twin girls, Elizabeth & Emma, who are truly their greatest joy. Amanda loves to spend her time reading, cooking something new for her daughters, and asking endless questions to determine the reason we are all here.

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Witch Hunt podcast, the episode where Tara Magalski shares magical story after magical story. Most riveting is how this woman has learned from and transcended her traumas in a way that activates her capacity and wisdom to support the healing and transcendence of trauma in others. Get ready to hear about chilling stories of a child who speaks to the other side, a woman who foresees illness and death in her Beloved's journeys, and wild plant medicine adventures. You're gonna love this episode. Enjoy! More About Tara and her magic As the founder of Divine Lifestyles, Tara is a certified Holistic Health Counselor (CHHC and AADP), a board-certified and accredited member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, a breathwork facilitator, sound alchemist, speaker, transformational event producer, and host of the Divine Lifestyles podcast. After years working in ABC Studios, Goldman Sachs, the NFL for SuperBowl 51, and Music Cares, a non-profit arm of the Grammy's, Tara has been called to launch Divine Lifestyles. For Tara, Divine Lifestyles is neither a job nor a career—it's a spiritual commitment and a vocation. Honored to be selected as an ambassador for both Life Act and Girl's Health Education, Tara represents a rising generation of change-makers who are re-creating the world in line with their values of authenticity and inclusivity. Tara has been invited to speak her truth on FOX 5 LIVE, CNBC, WKYC Channel 3, WED at the United Nations, Fabulous Female Network, Harboring Hearts, and Heels & Helmets. Tara is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, the world's largest nutrition school, affiliated with both Columbia University and The State University of New York. Divinelifestyles.com @divinelifestyles

I'm so excited to introduce this love filled, wise and beautiful soul who I've had the privilege of learning from over the last three years. In this deep and poignant episode, Nisha talks about how magic wove its way into her life through the serendipitous arrival of teachers, who arrived in the shape of friends, parents of friends, neighbouring yoga teachers and more. She talks about the relationship between trauma and wisdom and how this shapes our intuition. We also explore the importance of reverent, generous and gratitude-centred practices of devotion to nature, and she explains her beautiful understanding of the ecology of leadership. Nisha's energy is powerful, gentle, full of love, and oh so beautiful. Her wisdom is deep, and her truth critical in today's world. This is not an episode you want to miss. Enjoy! Upcoming Ceremonial Workshop: RISE On Friday October 29, I'll be hosting RISE, a Ceremonial Workshop curated for women who are ready to detox from the patriarchal narratives that have made their way into our pathways, and step into the truth & power of the woman they were born to be. Investment: $111 (can be applied to future work with me over the coming year!). If this resonates, you can learn more at https://www.alexandrahughes.com/rise More about Nisha and her magic Nisha Moodley is an integrative leadership coach, with 15 years of experience leading mastermind groups, online courses, and over 50 retreats. She was first trained to work with subtle energy nearly 30 years ago, and has since received in-depth Health Coach & Executive Coach trainings, become a Family Constellation facilitator, and deepened her practice through breathwork training, ancestral healing, and archetypal studies. All of these teachings and modalities (and others) are integrated for coaching that works not just on the level of mindset, but also through much deeper healing and integration. Nisha is the mother of two small children, a newbie land steward, and is constantly seeking to understand the deeper systemic and historical implications of the individual and collective challenges we face today, weaving those considerations into the work as well. You can find Nisha at NishaMoodley.com

I'm beyond deeeeelighted to share with you the juiciest Witchhunt episode everrrrrrr: Communing Romantically with Nature: An Invitation to Talk (& do) Sex Magic, with Kiki Keskinen and Shoshana Sperling. This episode, serendipitously airing under a Pisces full moon is a little different than most. Because while we do dive into the stories of our guests, Kiki Koskinen, and Shawna Sperling, what we talk most about is their teachings around the hot and sexy and mysterious topic that is sex magic. Think: birds, bees, blueberries, olive oil & trees. Think: sacred wheel of consent. And get ready for a whole new take on the radical and revolutionary act that is experiencing delicious juicy pleasure as a woman today. Without further ado, let's dive into the magic of communing romantically with nature that is your body and the joy it's made to give you. xx Alex More about Kiki & Shoshana and their upcoming Sex Magic Workshop Shoshana is a voice actor, writer, Witch, mom, community builder and main organizer at Community OutWitch in Parkdale. Kiki is a Witch by lineage and founder of WitchSchool Canada — an 11-month curriculum offering a feminine spiritual basis for social activism, as well as ecological respect for Mother Nature and Her wisdom. Together they host a series of Sex Magic workshops, led by Kiki at Community OutWitch. This is for you if you're ready to tap into the hidden power of sex and sensuality while connecting with a community of open-minded individuals, exploring ancient rituals, and unlocking a new level of pleasure and fulfillment. Contact to secure your spot. Spaces are limited.

Welcome to Episode 40 of the WitchHunt podcast: Unearthing the wisdom of red threaded herstories: a titillating conversation with Priestess, Dean & Founder of the Priestess Presence Temple, Elayne Kalila DoughtyThis incredible conversation with Elayne Kalila was born of a story of personal magic that I share in the intro, and takes us through a windy path that merges her own story and lineage with the collective herstories that have, until very recently, been buried and hidden. It's super rich, full of wisdom and likely worth more than just one listen. Enjoy! xx Alex P.S. If you're interested in a Beyond Quantum Healing Soul Journey session with me to heal those witch wounds and unearth your own Priestess lineage, visit https://www.alexandrahughes.com/souljourney or email me: alex@inessencecoaching.com More about Elayne & her magic Elayne Kalila Doughty has been on a path of passionate service for the past twenty years, inspiring women around the world to unleash their leadership gifts and step into their full potential. She specializes in helping women tap into their deepest wisdom, enabling them to harness their own transformational power to be more effective and whole in every aspect of their lives. She is the founder of the Priestess Presence Temple & School of Sacred Arts — a sisterhood of over 80.000 women around the world, and the Red Podcast: A Place for Bold Inspired, Outrageously Courageous & Just a Tad Bit Naughty Women Leaders To Gather… to talk about all the things that are most important in our lives! And as a listener of the WitchHunt podcast, Elayne invites you to experience a week-long party to celebrate the long-anticipated release of her recently created Magdalene Rose Oracle deck! Come to the Live Oracle Launch Party! July 22nd at 10am PST, on Magdalene Feast Day. It's completely free and there will be a replay if you can't come live. Here is the link to sign up and learn more. You can find Elayne Kalila at elaynekalila.com / or PriestessPresence.com

I met today's guest, Chanti Zak, 5 years ago when I hired her to build a quiz funnel for me. It was an amazing experience that did wonders for the business I had back then. But it was just me hiring a lovely smart woman who knew her stuff, in the early days of her biz, to grow my list. What a pleasure to reconnect and get to know this amazing woman's story — and her whole gorgeous witchy self. I don't want to give too much away, but suffice to say that this incredible woman, mother, online entrepreneur, word and earth witch went from being a young girl troubled with finding herself in a woman's body to one inspired by the magic of plant medicine to create a life of freedom, magic and bliss. And that's exactly what this rebellious teen who left home at the tender age of 16 did. Listen in to learn how this witch harnessed her passion, gifts and wisdom to realize a most beautiful mountain witch dream for her and her young family. Enjoy! xx Alex More About Chanti and her magic Chanti is the creator The Empathy Marketing Ecosystem, she's a quiz funnel strategist, growth consultant and coach that's obsessed with psychology, interactive marketing, and getting brag worthy results for her students and clients. She believes boring is the enemy, neutral is a death sentence and real talk is the way of the future. In her spare time you can find her hanging with her 3 kiddos, learning how to homestead, or binge-watching Chef's Table. Learn more about Chanti on her website http://chantizak.com And here's the link to the podcast Chanti referred to where they talk about the power of words and spells.

Welcome to Episode 38, On A Mission. In this episode you get the privilege of meeting and learning from Emily Anne Brant — an indigenous author, speaker and mentor on a mission to decolonize the personal development, spiritual and coaching industry. Emily shares how she grew up watching Oprah with her mom on a First Nation's Reservation in Northern Ontario, Canada. But then how, when she entered personal development programs and containers as a white presenting woman of mixed indigenous and settler ancestry, she ended up leaving her indigenous self at the door. She talks about cultural appropriation and her experience of being spiritually bypassed and whitewashed by coaches and mentors in so-called “safe” coaching containers. Emily offers some super important insight on cultural appropriation, white guilt and tears, as well as the most beautiful solution for the First Nations communities — ceremony as healing. Emily also explains how imagination and therefore manifestation is also a privilege. Ultimately, Emily's vision is a safe space where the Global Majority (BIPOC) can thrive and feel supported. This episode is a beautiful reminder of how this industry — albeit transformative and well-meaning — emerged as a luxury product for wealthy white people and continues to perpetuate colonial ways of being and doing business, and life. And how it's time for some radical change, here. This episode is for anyone on who's part of this industry and wants to do the right thing. You in? Let's go. In solidarity, Alex More About Emily and Her Magic Emily is an indigenous author, speaker & mentor working at the intersection of personal development and decolonization. She's on a mission to decolonize the personal development industry. Emily works both directly with women of the global majority (BIPOC) as an empowerment coach, and is also a consultant for ally coaches who want to decolonize their business. At the heart of it all is fostering communities where everyone feels seen, safe, and truly supported so that we can all rise together! You can find Emily's free guide: Decolonize Your Business here: www.emilyannebrant.com/decolonize Emily's podcast: A Soul's Way And her instagram magic @emilyannebrant Oh! And here's the link to Asha's podcast episode, You Are The Medicine, here on WitchHunt.

Welcome to episode 37 of the WitchHunt podcast! The woman you are going to meet today is not only very dear to me, she is also someone who facilitated my initiation on the Priestess Path. Meet the lovely Witch, Priestess, healer and artist, Deanna Lankin! Deanna's story, wisdom, depth and living practice of surrender to the Divine shine throughout. Amongst so many magical stories, she tells us how she was spontaneously and unexplainably healed of a spinal injury that left her unable to paint, hold her daughter or drive. And how sparked by curiosity, this magical moment, led to a lifelong exploration of her soul journey through the hypnosis, including the modality that she mentors me in — beyond quantum healing. I could go on forever about Deanna and her amazingness, so I'll stop and let you have the pleasure of her sweet old soul energy. Enjoy! xx Alex More about Deanna Lankin and her magic During the summer of 2016, at the height of her art career (after selling a painting to the Prime Minister) Deanna sustained a devastating vertebrae injury. After all attempts at repair failed, Deanna was prescribed to start counselling to help adapt to her new life as a disabled person. Then in 2017 Deanna experienced a spontaneous, complete healing while vacationing in Hawaii. She became passionately dedicated to uncovering what had happened that day and found answers in “Hypnotherapy” which she has since termed Daydreaming. She has been offering sessions professionally in service ever since and is in the process of publishing a manual to access this miraculous state. Deanna currently lives an inspired life in the rainforest & across from the ocean with her partner and daughter. She paints, writes and lectures about her experiences, the practices she's developed and has been invited on retreats, television, podcasts and radio shows. You can find Deanna here: http://www.deannalankin.com/in-your-wildest-dreams

Welcome to Episode 36 of the WitchHunt podcast, where I'm thrilled to share an absolutely on-fire WitchHunt interview with Sarah Jenks! Sarah is an ordained Priestess in the 13 Moon Mystery School. She's devoted her life to creating spaces for women to have their own remembering. She beautifully teaches women to integrate the Sacred Feminine wisdom and ceremony into our everyday lives, so that we can create the most rich, sexy, fun and meaningful existence. Sarah has been a teacher and mentor to me since I discovered her work in 2018. My cells are dancing all over the place in celebration of our chat. This is a blow your mind juicy delicious episode with a woman who I adore and who's changing lives — mine included. Enjoy it! xx Alex P.S. Celebrating an amazing free training for witchy mum soulpreneurs earlier today. Let me know if you'd like the recording. P.P.S. I'm currently offering 4 Beyond Quantum Healing Soul Journeys per month and am offering a $100 discount to WitchHunt Shownote readers (I forgot to record it in the promo

Welcome to Episode 35 of the WitchHunt podcast! In this episode, Jackie shares how both her fertility and motherhood journeys served as initiations into a spiritual deep dive that led to her Priestess training. She specifically shares how, after her long awaited first birth and baby, Jackie went into super woman mode, only to find herself depleted and depressed during one of her first Christmas' as a mother. Her life seemed perfect on paper — all the should ticked off — but she wasn't feeling it. And just as the student was ready, the teacher appeared. By January, Jackie was enrolled in Priestess training with the 13 Moon Mystery School. You're going to love Jackie's energy and be blown away by the magic of her story, too. Enjoy! Here's more about Jackie, her magic and where to find her. Jackie Dominas is a spiritual life coach and yoga instructor who teaches women that feel tired, overwhelmed and unhappy how to get out of their heads, into their bodies, and to trust their built-in, intuitive wisdom so that they can work with their body, mind, and energy to create whole, happy, soul-led lives. She coaches clients virtually through her “High Vibe” sessions, leads weekly virtual yoga classes and moon circles through her “Return to Your Core” membership, and hosts an annual yoga retreat. Gifts Soulful Living Toolkit: 5 daily rituals that are simple, yet wildly effective that will bring more ease, balance, sanity, and grace into your life. Intentional Living - One Moon at a Time Worksheet: A one-page guide with space to track your new moon intentions throughout the year. “High Vibe” session: A personalized roadmap for easier, happier, more intentional living. Instagram: www.instagram.com/jackiedominas/ Website: www.jackiedominas.com

Welcome to episode 34 of the WitchHunt podcast! In this episode, I interview Lydiana Garcia, a Medicine Woman, claircognizant intuitive and licensed psychologist who is taking her healing practice to a whole and holy, new level. We talk about how Lydiana's intuitive reading of people and their stories — even as a child — led her to become a psychologist. She also talks about how her formal training in Psychology led her away from her inherent intuition. And how, through her own healing journey as a BIPOC woman and healer, she unearthed the limitations of formal psychological tools, especially for highly traumatized spiritual BIPOC women, or as I'm more consciously calling this demographic — the Global Majority women. I see Lydiana's trailblazing work weaving an ancient deeper knowing sourced by the Divine Feminine into the healing of traumatized Global Majority women because they will be the ones to lift it up. You're going to love this episode! x Alex More about Lydiana and where you can find her magic Dra. Lydiana Garcia is a Boricua intuitive trauma healer and psychologist; licensed in California and in Florida. She loves helping women and femmes that experienced childhood abuse (including sexual), that are witchy and feel disconnected from their calling and who they are, heal their traumas and reconnect with their gifts, and who they are, and experience feeling connected, supported and joyful. Lydiana provides individual and family therapy, 1:1 and group coaching, speaking engagements, and consultations. She also has 2 podcasts: The BEyond Resilience Life (a bilingual English and Spanish podcast about resiliency and overcoming life adversities) and Licensed Psychologist, Now What? (a podcast about the journey psychotherapists and healers are embarking on reclaiming their gifts). Dra. Lydiana is also a mama of two little ones, a wife, and a seeker. www.drlydianagarcia.com www.thebeyondresiliencelife.com

Hello! In this new moon episode, I have the pleasure of introducing you to a healing beam of light and hope, Kaycee Joy, also known as the Queer Priestess. Kaycee's story is one of darkness to light. She shares how she survived an abusive church going family of origin, became a teenage mom to a drug addict, gave her power away in so many ways as a teen, had 2 more kids with 2 different men — one highly abusive. She talks about her experience teaching children to love themselves unconditionally, as a child pastor. And how when she unconditionally started embracing her own queerness, falling in love and marrying the woman of her dreams, she was told to leave the church. She talks about how she healed herself from a sense of shame and brokenness, and how without having gone through the darkness, she would not have been prepared to step into her power and honor her soul calling — to heal the queer community through her light, love and magic. This is an episode that everyone needs to listen to. Enjoy. xx Alex More About Kaycee. Hello, I am Kaycee Joy, The Queer Priestess! I am a queer woman, wife, mom, healer, entrepreneur, and someone deeply devoted to helping the queer community heal. Not because they're broken, but because they're suffering due to the broken system. I specialize in teaching the queer community and its advocates how to drop into their bodies, step into their power, and remember who they were born to be. I am a multi trained and certified trauma informed healer in many modalities including: Life Coaching, Holistic Counseling, Reiki I & II, Quantum Healing Hypnosis, Psychospiritual Training, Breathwork, and Rapid Resolution Therapy. You can find Kaycee at https://www.instagram.com/kayceejoyhealing/

Welcome to Episode 32, part 2 of Odd and Awed : A mind blowing counter-cultural conversation with anti-capitalist agents of the Divine Feminine & badass word witch authors, Amy Torak and Risa Dickens. In this second part of this interview with Amy and Risa, we dive into some of the topics that weave their way through their books New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Capitalist Tools for Resistance and Re-enchantment (coming out in September 2023), and Missing Witches: Reclaiming True Histories of Feminist Magic — one of my all time favorite books on witches. Just to give you a taste of the juiciness… We talk about the complex historical relationship between science and magic, including the politics of science that matters, and how Witches were actually the first real scientists. We talk about the dysfunctionality of the global economic system and its' lack of learning from nature's lessons on the critical importance of diversity and balance. We talk about indigenous knowledge, the difference between reconciliation and reparation for indigenous peoples as well as the problem — and potential — of white guilt. If you're curious about radically expanding your perspective and tuning into a much needed intersectional take on everything witch-related, then brew your tea and set aside a good delicious hour to listen to this mind expanding episode. xx Alex More about Amy and Risa Risa Dickens and Amy Torok are the co-authors of New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Capitalist Tools for Resistance and Re-enchantment September 2023, and Missing Witches: Reclaiming True Histories of Feminist Magic, March 2021. BUST magazine wrote “Dickens and Torok teach us what it means to create art, engage in activism, and exist at the intersection of witchcraft and feminism.” Find their books, podcast, zine and coven at MissingWitches.com And a few of those intersectional feminist resources mentioned: God is a Black Woman by Christena Cleveland Spells, Ceremonies & Magic by Migene González-Wippler Decolonization is for Everyone by Nikki Sanchez (YouTube video)

Happy first New Moon of 2023! I'm so excited to share this episode with you — it's raw and real and full of fun! 

In it I interview the authors of one of the best witchy books I've read — Missing Witches, who happen to be super smart counter-cultural anti-capitalist agents of the divine feminine, Amy Torak and Risa Dickens. Because the share is so incredibly valuable I've decided to share it in 2 parts. In today's airing — part 1 — you'll hear about Amy and Risa's personal experiences as best friend witches. We talk about the magic that brought these witches together, what it was growing up in the 1980s as a “freak”, Divine, the Drag Queen, urban and rural witchcraft, the magic of straight lines and projective geometry and so much more! This is a mind blowing philosophical conversation between 3 witches (I'm including myself in there) — each born in Ontario, Canada and raised (or not so much) by single moms (curious, right?). These incredible women are the real deal my friends and I'm not exaggerating when I say that the episode is going to blow your mind! Enjoy! xx AlexMore about Amy and Risa. Risa Dickens and Amy Torok are the co-authors of New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Capitalist Tools for Resistance and Re-enchantment September 2023, and Missing Witches: Reclaiming True Histories of Feminist Magic, March 2021. BUST magazine wrote “Dickens and Torok teach us what it means to create art, engage in activism, and exist at the intersection of witchcraft and feminism.” Find their books, podcast, zine and coven at MissingWitches.com

Wowza! Talk about cutting through the BS and and diving into the messy truth of spirituality on Earth (or at least in North America)! When I met Pleasance Silicki at her Lil ‘Omm yoga studio in 2013, how was I to know that she'd rock my world so deeply — each and every time we met! Pleasance went from being my yoga teacher, to business collaborator, to dear friend and now to fellow Priestess. And I'm so excited to share my reconnection with her — 9 years later — with you. In this episode, Pleasance he talks about her endless search for place in the world, the healing power of moon walks and cyclical living, honoring our bodies as temples of the soul, the importance of death ritual, sourcing wisdom from within. We speak to our taught resistance to ease and the rise of pleasure-validation, masculine structures that hold feminine flow. And of course, the way all of this supports us individually and collectively to be the activists that trailblaze the life-design and social-design needed to create a more inclusive and just world for ALL. Get ready to be blown away by this courageous multi-passionate, incredibly wise teacher and fire walker! Enjoy! xx Alex More about Pleasance and her magic: Weaving her way through many worlds, Pleasance Silicki ( she/her), M.S.ED, Rising Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess), is a multi- passionate community leader. She believes in regenerative ways of working, being, caring and healing that align with cycles of nature, dismantling systems of oppression and the interconnectedness of all things. She has an academic background in the Sociology of Education and has taught in all age classrooms from preschool- university. With extensive training in Ayurveda, Yoga, Positive Psychology, Mind- Body Medicine, Integrative Nutrition, Trauma Resolution, Ancestral Healing, Death & Grief Support, Leadership & Facilitation she integrates a variety of modalities in her offerings from workshops, private sessions to retreats. As a community creatrix, she guides through circles of healing and transformation in person and on- line using inter-spiritual practices/teachings. She supports humans thru the cycles and spirals of of life and death. Pleasance is a community care and equity justice activist, as well as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Iona Senior Services. Through mentoring, Pleasance supports others with goal setting, accountability, aligned actions and outcomes -based planning to bring dreams to life. She is the founder of lil omm yoga, the LOLA Community, Thrive, The Village, a co- founder of Septima Clark Public Charter School, National Kids Yoga Conference and the author of Delight: 8 Principles for Living with Joy & Ease and a podcaster since 2018. She served as an Adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, American University and Maryland University of Integrative Health where she taught Stress Management, Mindful Explorations, Ayurvedic Psychology, Race/ Social Identity and Power. She loves playing cards with her 2 children, Saylor and Milo, reading library books & walking her dog while listening to a podcast. She lives in Washington, DC on Piscataway land with her partner of over 25 years and is looking forward to becoming a Chaplain in the next phase of her life. How to find Pleasance and her magic: Rising Kohenet Guide & Facilitator Offerings/ Sessions Goodies Home Podcast You can reach out directly to Pleasance at: pleasance@me.com Books we talked about: Adrienne Maree Brown's: Emergent strategy

Welcome to episode 4 of our Mini-Series, Patriarchy Detox Explained. In this episode, I talk about soul growth and expansion, and why honoring our intentions and realizing our goals towards a higher version of ourselves, isn't as simple as willing and pushing our way through. We'll talk about how trauma serves to keep us safe (and small), where that trauma comes from, where it lives, and how to shift it. Disclaimer: while I'm talking about trauma, my shared experience and perspective on trauma is not meant to replace professional mental health or medical advice. In the episode, I make reference to the following (all highly recommended reading for anyone interested in exploring trauma and Patriarchy Stress Disorder further): Dr. Valerie Rein's Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women's Happiness and Fulfillment Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk's book: The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma In this episode, I also invite soul-led sensitive mum entrepreneurs to join me in my upcoming signature zero cost training: How Sensitive Witchy Mums Can Make $2500 per month in their Soul-Led Business, Without Missing Pickups or School Plays which will take place under the power of the Full Moon on January 6 at 11am Eastern. In this training, I'll walk you through: — A simple mum-friendly business model for sensitive souls ready to generate consistent scalable $2.5K/ months, without missing out on pickups or school plays — Even if you don't believe that you have what it takes, how you can reach a consistent $2.5K/ month revenue in a way that feels easeful and natural — How to embrace soulpreneurship in a way that makes you a more present mama (and even better role model) for your littles. You can register for this free training by going to https://www.alexandrahughes.com/freetraining The magic discount code for WitchHunt listeners who choose to join the intimate Simple & Sacred business incubator, with a discount of $333 is WITCHESRISE. This code will be valid until January 20 2023. If you've found this mini-series useful, please share it with a friend. As you know by now, my mission centers around inspiring and teaching sensitive witchy women how to detoxify their internalized patriarchy so that they can stop living their life from a place of obligation and external definitions of what it is to be a good mother, wife and woman. And instead, start to redefine and then create a new way of being and doing life, motherhood, partnership and entrepreneurship. I'm honored and excited that you're here to join the post-patriarchal adventure Blessed Be. And Thank you. xx Alex

Welcome to episode 3 of our Mini-Series, Patriarchy Detox Explained. In this episode, I talk about women's tendency to over function and overdo. Our addiction to busy-ness, where it comes from and what to do about it. Or, at least, 5 specific shifts I made to heal myself of it. I make reference to the following resources (all highly recommended reading for Witches out there): Dr. Sara Gottfried, as referenced in the article: https://thechalkboardmag.com/overfunctioning/ Tiffany Dufu's Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less Kate Northrup's Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms Brené Brown's Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead In this episode, I also invite soul-led sensitive mum entrepreneurs to join me in my upcoming signature zero cost training: How Sensitive Witchy Mums Can Make $2500 per month in their Soul-Led Business, Without Missing Pickups or School Plays which will take place under the power of the Full Moon on January 6 at 11am Eastern. In this training, I'll walk you through: — A simple mum-friendly business model for sensitive souls ready to generate consistent scalable $2.5K/ months, without missing out on pickups or school plays — Even if you don't believe that you have what it takes, how you can reach a consistent $2.5K/ month revenue in a way that feels easeful and natural — How to embrace soulpreneurship in a way that makes you a more present mama (and even better role model) for your littles. You can register for this free training by going to https://www.alexandrahughes.com/freetraining The magic discount code for WitchHunt listeners who choose to join the intimate Simple & Sacred business incubator, with a discount of $333 is WITCHESRISE. This code will be valid until January 20 2023. In tomorrow's episode, I'm going to talk about taking uncomfortable steps towards personal growth and soul-led expansion. We'll talk about how trauma serves to keep us safe (and small), where that trauma comes from and how to shift it to heal our way into a version of ourself that can up level more easily — and that involves manifesting with more ease, stepping into your power, living from a place of energetic alignment. Hasta mañana my love, Alex

Welcome to episode 2 of our Mini-Series, Patriarchy Detox Explained. In this episode, I talk about the first thing I learned, practiced and have now mastered in my journey detoxifying my internalized patriarchy. And that is a witchy alternative way for women to manage their energy and time…a way that's based on the wisdom of natural cycles, including the magic that lives inside our incredible female bodies. In this episode, I also invite soul-led sensitive mum entrepreneurs to join me in my upcoming signature zero cost training: How Sensitive Witchy Mums Can Make $2500 per month in their Soul-Led Business, Without Missing Pickups or School Plays which will take place under the power of the Full Moon on January 6 at 11am Eastern. In this training, I'll walk you through: — A simple mum-friendly business model for sensitive souls ready to generate consistent scalable $2.5K/ months, without missing out on pickups or school plays — Even if you don't believe that you have what it takes, how you can reach a consistent $2.5K/ month revenue in a way that feels easeful and natural — How to embrace soulpreneurship in a way that makes you a more present mama (and even better role model) for your littles. You can register for this free training by going to https://www.alexandrahughes.com/freetraining And if you're feeling called to explore how we can work together to up-level your business and bring your soul-led business dreams to life, I invite listeners to join me on a free Simple & Sacred strategy session. You can go ahead and schedule right here: https://calendly.com/sacredliving/soulpreneurincubator The magic discount code for WitchHunt listeners who choose to join the intimate Simple & Sacred business incubator, with a discount of $333 is WITCHESRISE. This code will be valid until January 20 2023. Episode 3 is about detoxifying and cleansing our tendency to over function and overdo. Our addiction to busy-ness. I'll speak to the power of focus and keeping it (whatever "it" is), simple. And share with you 5 things I've done to help me navigate being me doing life in a do less, body-first way. Hasta mañana my love, Alex

Yay! And welcome to episode one of the WitchHunt mini-series — Patriarchy Detox Explained. In this episode, I tell you a little about my journey and soul work and I walk you through what is to come in this mini-series. Patriarchy Detox Explains holds the specific intention of sharing with you THE 3 MOST IMPACTFUL ways that I've detoxified my life as a highly sensitive, soul-led entrepreneur and conscious mother of 3. It's made up of 4 episodes, including this one that will air back to back, over 3 consecutive days. I also invite soul-led sensitive mum entrepreneurs to join me in my upcoming signature zero cost training: How Sensitive Witchy Mums Can Make $2500 per month in their Soul-Led Business, Without Missing Pickups or School Plays which will take place under the power of the Full Moon on January 6 at 11am Eastern. In this training, I'll walk you through: — A simple mum-friendly business model for sensitive souls ready to generate consistent scalable $2.5K/ months, without missing out on pickups or school plays — Even if you don't believe that you have what it takes, how you can reach a consistent $2.5K/ month revenue in a way that feels easeful and natural — How to embrace soulpreneurship in a way that makes you a more present mama (and even better role model) for your littles. You can register for this free training by going to

To celebrate our one year anniversary some of our wonderful witchy guests agreed (last minute) to share their December Solstice (Northern Hemisphere) tips with our listeners. Enjoy the tips, hacks and wisdom shared, along with some exciting announcements on what is to come! Happy Solstice ❄️ xx Alex

Welcome to episode 24 of the WitchHunt podcast, featuring an incredibly courageous and beautiful soul, Arlia Hoffman. In this episode, Arlia shares with us the tender and inspiring story of how she stepped out of the perfect mom life, into a life of counter-cultural sovereignty. She tells us about her divorce, and most incredible rebirth. Rebirth into a truth that meant leaving her family and living a revolutionary life where she honored her true poly-amorous, bisexual self, role modeling self-defined sovereignty to her daughters. She tells us how she knows when she's doing “the right thing”, the magic of body and intuitive-led micro-choices and what being monogamous to her own soul means to her. Arlia's story of bold courage is going to blow you away. And I know you're going to love her gentle yet strong and inspiring energy. Enjoy this episode with this beautiful Priestess of Aphrodite.xAlexP.S. Please note that in honor of Winter's coming on in the Northern Hemisphere — our blessed season of rest — the WitchHunt podcast is going to take a sacred pause over this coming moon cycle. Our next episode will air near to the December solstice. This is a chance to catch-up on missed episode AND, if you're a WitchHunt podcast junkie, join us on our WitchHunt Wednesday tea dates which will continue over the course of November — every Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 Eastern. Head on over to my personal Instagram account @alex_inessence and are a chance for you to meet our WitchHunt guests, to ask questions and to step deeper into the wisdom they offer. Hope to see you there!P.P.S. Help me make the WitchHunt podcast better by CLICKING HERE and filling out a 3-minute survey

Welcome to episode 23 of the WitchHunt podcast where you get the privilege of meeting Beth Ryan Powers. Beth is a Visibility Witchwound healer who supports the rise of the divine feminine through her work as a video coach and editor extraordinaire. In this episode, Beth shares with us how she alchemized what she witnessed in her parents' failed marriage into a personal commitment to show up unequivocally whole, as her future-telling, card pulling, crystal loving witchy self. She tells us what it took for her to show up to life her whole hide-nothing self, and how this has naturally translated into her work as a video coach and editor extraordinaire. She tells us how she helps women with both the masculine and feminine components of showing up whole, authentic, magnetic, and as leaders in front of the camera. And how this work spreads into other aspects of her clients' lives, supporting the rise of the Divine Feminine and feminine leadership in the world. This is another fabulous juicy conversation here on the WitchHunt podcast that you aren't going to want to miss! Enjoy! xx Alex P.S. {{first_name}}, our first WitchHunt Wednesday IG Live tea date is this week. I'm exciting to be diving into conversation with Susan DeVriend from Episode 19 — The Mystery & Magic of Words: wise musings from psychic heart whispering mystic & healer. We'll be diving into the juicier bits of our chat and answering any questions you may have...hit reply with your Qs or join us LIVE tomorrow, Wednesday 27 at 2:30pm EST to ask this heart whispering psychic, mystic and healer anything your hear desires

I'm so excited to share with you episode 22 of the WitchHunt podcast: “Yo no soy una bruja” — a conversation with plant-witch, kitchen-witch and a Spanish Witch's granddaughter, Angela Accomando. Ever wonder what it might have been like to be raised by a Witchy grandma? Well grab your headset and get ready to hear some hilariously witchy speaking-to-the-dead-at-family-dinner-parties stories from our beloved New York plant witch, Angela Accomando. Angela was raised in New York City by her Spanish grandmother — a clandestine witch who, while insisting on secrecy more broadly, practiced healing magic with her family and all those who asked. Angela denied her feminine witchy side until she began to unravel how the patriarchy manifested inside of her through her work with Dr. Valerie Rein. It was only after understanding Patriarchy Stress Disorder (amazon.ca link to book here) that she allowed herself to embrace the magic she grew up with. This episode offers a lot of laughs as Angela takes us into her childhood through story. It also speaks to the truth around how patriarchy-induced trauma has kept, and continues to keep women from honoring their witchy side for thousands of years. It also highlights how women of past generations have navigated the patriarchy in a way that keeps them safe, without denying their truth and power. A witchy episode for this witchy season — Enjoy! x Alex P.S. As we step into the Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere, we're beginning to embrace that Squirrel like energy of digging things up, and harvesting here at the WitchHunt podcast. As I dive into what feels superfluous and what feels ripe and nourishing in my world, and in the podcast, I'd love to learn what you, beautiful listener want more of, and less of. To gather your insight, I've created a super simple 3-minute survey >> CLICK HERE TO FILL SURVEY

Welcome to episode 21 of the WitchHunt podcast, where I introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Sheila Botelho in our conversation around Spiritual Rebellion: Exploring Christ, the Feminine & Grief Alchemy. Sheila is a Self Care Strategist who guides female entrepreneurs into having a greater impact without burning out. She offers online wellness programs and conscious-living guidance. And also offers much incredible wisdom in her podcast Connect with Sheila Botelho. Sheila's a woman with magic that will help you get past limiting beliefs and overwhelm, and step towards what lights you up. In this episode Sheila's curious and loving nature shines. She shares her journey pealing back the layers of her Christian faith, and how this has helped her break social rules, trust herself, and embrace her own inner rebel spirituality. She also tells us how over time, she's learned to alchemize the grief and pain emerging from the losses of her dear ones into a passion for living life fully, for living into her purpose, for connecting and loving. Sheila's positive life-loving energy is contagious and I know you're going to be spellbound, just as I was by this incredible healer and Medicine Woman. Enjoy! Alex P.S. As we step into the Autumn, here in the Northern Hemisphere we're beginning to embrace that Squirrel like energy of digging things up, and harvesting here at the WitchHunt podcast. As I dive into what feels superfluous and what feels ripe and nourishing in my world, and in the podcast, I'd love to learn what you, beautiful listener want more of, and less of. To gather your insight, I've created a super simple 3-minute survey which is linked up in the show notes. Help me make this podcast even more amazing by sharing how it lands for you by clicking HERE. More about Sheila & her magic Sheila Botelho is a Self Care Strategist. She gives female entrepreneurs tools and strategies to make an impact in their life, business, relationships and the world – without burning out. Sheila has been in the wellness space for more than 26 years. After losing her sister to cancer in 2013, she saw a need for women to tune in to how they're truly feeling and prioritize their self-care. She founded sheilabotelho.com, where she runs online and group wellness programs and does 1:1 coaching with female entrepreneurs. As the host of the Connect with Sheila Botelho Podcast, Sheila shares inspiring interviews, solo chats, and Q&A sessions to enrich your journey for more satisfaction in your health, business, and relationships. Listen here. Sheila also has a beautiful presence on social media — @sheilaabotelho Oh! And watch for Sheila's upcoming wellness app. Click here to learn more about that. Sheila lives near Toronto, Canada with her husband and their two teenage sons.

Hello and welcome to episode 20 of the WitchHunt podcast! In this episode I introduce you to Jennifer Morris, a leader in the community and priestess of the Witch and Pagan Network. Jen is a Witch of pagan tradition who has identified as a witch since 1972 when, on her way to her grandmother's house, she picked up a book called “How to cast spells”. She tells us how, despite keeping her craft in the closet until the age of 50, breadcrumbs (or pebbles, as she calls them) kept coming her way eventually leading her to a position of leadership within a pagan coven. She tells us about the roll martial arts and tarot played in her “awakening” (my word, not hers) and offers beautiful definition of ritual, as well as unraveling the difference between high (ceremonial) and folk magic. But above all, the theme that weaves its way through this episode is of freedom and diversity, and how both are embraced by “the craft”. I know you'll appreciate Jen's experience and her nuggets of wisdom in this episode. Enjoy! xx Alex More About Jen and how to find her MAGIC

Welcome to episode 19 of the WitchHunt podcast — our final episode of season 3. In this episode I'm absolutely DELIGHTED to introduce you to Susan DeVriend, a reiki master, witch, medium, psychic and perhaps best described as heart whispering mystic. Susan is a word witch and together we dive deep into a conversation about the power of words, as well as how us magical women come to embody words that have been past villanized. We talk about the dance of deconstruction and reconstruction, of both their meaning and the stories behind them. Susan tells us her story through this dance with the words: mystic, healer, witch, psychic, medium and now Priestess. She talks about what it is to be a psychic. We also talk about the sister wound, deep dive into what reiki is and how it works and thew itchiness of coaching. This is an episode jam packed with magical goodness and I know you'll LOVE it! Enjoy! xx Alex P.S. If you're also a sensitive mum soulpreneur but have been struggling to break past $1,500/ month then I have something for you. In Simple & Sacred, my intimate business incubator for witchy mum business owners, I teach business strategy, energetic and mindset witch wound healing work to help women like you grow your business to $2.5k using a simple & sacred AND SCALABLE business model that works. Send me a message on alex@inessencecoaching.com to schedule a chat — no icky sales, just me learning about you and your biz and vice versa. At the time of this airing, I've got 1 spot left at introductory pricing. We start end of August! You can learn more about Susan and her magic

Hello and welcome to episode 5 of season 3 — our 18th episode of the WitchHunt podcast! What are some of the first words you associate with the word witch? If the words pagan or wicca or maybe even druidism come up for you, and you want to dive more into these as concepts and practices, then this episode is for you. Because in this episode we speak, for the first time, with a Witch who lives the Wicca and Pagan traditions. Raeven Arwen, also known as Ketsia Elizabeth, shares how she began her journey of putting words to her witchy experience at the age of 13. She talks about the being and doing dance of Pagan and Wicca tradition, more recently exploring a more artistic approach to her witchcraft, through Druidism. Raeven is a multi-passionate witch, who also happens to be an engineer. She talks about embracing her Celtic roots and we have a fascinating chat about the links between paganism, developing a reverent relationship with the Earth, environmentalism, food justice and agriculture. And how all of this feels like a new regenerative way forward for our species. This is a fascinating episode with another fascinating woman. Enjoy! xx Alex P,S. I'm currently accepting applications from sensitive, witchy mum who are ready to give their dreams priority by bringing them to life as soul-led business owners. If you're dreaming of starting your own business, or feeling stuck at a revenue plateau of around $1000-1.5K/ month then I have something for you. Simple & Sacred, my Intimate Business Incubator for SMSs, is where I offer high touch support both in terms of business strategy and marketing, And in terms of visibility, money, and selling mindset (and energetics) support. Send me an email or a message via Instagram @thewitchhuntpodcast if this resonates and we can chat — no sales, just a simple conversation to explore whether what I have feels like a good fit for your biz dream. Here are the links Raevyn referred to during our chat, plus more about her and how to find her: Conversation Links: Book - A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180930.Wicca Good place to start learning about Druidism - https://druidry.org/ Book - The Awen Alone by Joanna van der Hoeven - https://druidry.org/resources/the-awen-alone-walking-the-path-of-the-solitary-druid-by-joanna-van-der-hoeven YouTube channel for videos on witches - https://www.youtube.com/user/MsJulieCarol Oracle deck with the art that inspired me - Everday Witch Oracle by Deborah Blake & Elisabeth Alba - https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738760322 Food Justice movement info - https://foodprint.org/issues/food-justice/ (this site is a place to start but there is much more to be found) Starhawks Earth Activist Online Website - https://earthactivisttraining.org/ Starhawks Earth Activist Online Community - https://online.earthactivisttraining.org/ Ketsia Elizabeth is a diversely passionate coach, artist, writer, speaker, singer/songwriter, teacher, engineer, community leader & designer. She is the proud founder of the online community Wild Heart Haven, that is built to support wild-hearted souls as they awaken their potential, connect to community, and build lives that support their most joyful authentic selves. Through her membership she also offers group coaching journeys, courses, and other pop up events throughout the year, as well as 1-1 coaching containers that give space for her clients to heal, grow, and realize their full potential. If you are looking to start your own online community, or your own courses, Ketsia also offers online community design services and community leader coaching. She is passionate about community & connection, music, art, regenerative studies, regenerative business & money mindset, food justice, sex positivity, mental health awareness & healing, mindfulness, yoga, LGBTQ+ rights, gothic culture, paganism, animals, nature, and the incredible power & need for love of all kinds. This free-spirited flower child also goes by her pagan name Raevyn Arwen, and owns an online shop of mystical creations called The Raven Woods Parlour. She has been on the pagan path for over 20 years, finding community, inspiration, healing, and self-growth throughout her journey. Above all she wants to help create a world where everyone feels safe, supported, and free enough to be their most joyful authentic selves, to heal, to grow, and to create lives that truly light them up. She is a strong believer in the magic of inspiration, motivation, and community. She uses all of her passions, education, and experience to create truly transformational spaces that are anchored in love, hope, and joy. Ways to find her: www.wild-heart-haven.com www.ketsiaelizabeth.com www.theravenwoodsparlour.com Email: info@ketsiaelizabeth.com

I'm so excited to introduce to you, a dear friend of mine, Catherine Middlebrooks. In this episode, Catherine shares with us the significant role that the pelvis plays in our lives. We talk tapping, neuroscience and charlatans. We also dive into Catherine's “awakening” (my term), which occurred as a full body download during her family's RV adventure around the U.S. This episode is light in tone, yet profound in topic. I know you'll love it, and Catherine too. Enjoy “Power of the Pelvis: A Super Fun Chat with Yogini & Healer, Catherine Middlebrooks” Enjoy! xx Alex P.S. I love how Catherine describes the work of magical women as having this common thread that involves casting their ego agendas aside, and surrendering to their soul mission. If this resonates with you, I'm accepting applications for my Intimate Business Incubator designed specifically for Witchy Sensitive Mums, If you're a sensitive mum and soul-led business owner struggling somewhere around $1000/ month and are ready to make $2.5k/ month in your soul-led business, using a simple and scalable method — all without sacrificing being present for your children, let's hop on a call and map out how my new 4-month business incubator, Sacred & Simple, could work for you. Here's your scheduling link: https://calendly.com/sacredliving/soulpreneurincubator The next 2 women to join will get a $500 discount. More About Catherine: Catherine is a certified yoga instructor, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, mom, wife, and founder of brb yoga. She's helped thousands of women rebuild their post-baby bodies so they can get back to the activities they love, and most recently discovered the power of energy healing for the pelvis. You can find her at: https://brbyoga.com/energy-work/

Welcome to episode 2 of season 3 of the WitchHunt Podcast! This is a soul-touching episode that I'm calling Ushering in the New Earth: An illuminating chat with New Earth Angel and Architect, and Priestess of Embodied Pleasure, Sara Yamtich In this episode, Sara shares her fascinating story of remembering her way back into priestesshood, including many of the breadcrumbs she now knows led her exactly to where she needs to be. She shares her story of being raised in Southern-Baptist town in Missouri and how, without having the words to describe what she was doing at the time, she not only questioned the patriarchy but began to honor the feminine, exploring the spiritual and subconscious realms at a young age. Sara also tells us about her sacred and ceremonial relationship with plant medicine, and shares one of the most beautiful and inspiring morning wake-your-feminine-divine-up rituals which I know I want to integrate into our life. Sara's become a dear Sister to me, and since this recording I've witnessed her leave Costa Rica to pursue the sacred arts of Priestesshood — first in Hawaii, and by the time this is released, she'll have gone back to Chavin de Juantar in Peru. Sara's also partnered up with two other magical souls, Clint Brown and Amanda Johnson, to create Awaken Village — a community of visionaries, entrepreneurs and change-makers — who are ready to come into community with fellow paradigm shifters. You can learn more about Awaken Village at join.awakenvillage.com. Sara's energy is contagious and you're going to love getting to know her in this episode. Enjoy! x Alex P.S. Sara's soulpreneurial path is inspiring! She shows us that mothers can have a full, beautiful, dynamic, and fulfilling life without giving up being present for our children. If you're a sensitive mum and soul-led business owner struggling somewhere around $1000/ month and are ready to make $2.5k/ month in your soul-led business, using a simple and scalable method — all without sacrificing being present for your children, let's hop on a call and map out how my new 4-month business incubator, Sacred & Simple, could work for you. Here's your scheduling link: https://calendly.com/sacredliving/soulpreneurincubator More about Sara: Sara Yamtich is the founder and Awaken Village (see above) and CEO of Conscious Conversion (formerly Resonate with Sara), a holistic multi-media marketing agency supporting soulful thought leaders and spiritual entrepreneurs. With a Masters in Social Work, a background that spans federal policy analysis and life coaching, and a ton of digital marketing experience, Sara takes professionalism, team management, and client care to a whole new level. Her work isn't just about marketing strategy (though she rocks at that); it's about helping clients resonate deeply with their audience so they can transform the planet and give voice to the new paradigm. In fact, Sara makes marketing (and everything else she does) a damn-near spiritual experience.Sara, a single mom, lives in Costa Rica with her 7-year-old son, Indy. You can find Sara at: Conscious Conversion: https://www.consciousconversion.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonatewithsara/ Awaken Village: https://join.awakenvillage.com

Welcome to the 15th episode — episode 1 of season 3, of the WitchHunt podcast! This is a beautiful conversation with Lisbeth Savard — a Sistership Circle certified facilitator who specializes in Moon energy and feminine archetypes in her women's circle. Lisbeth holds sacred circles that allow women to be seen, heard and celebrated in a safe and supported space that ultimately facilitates deep healing. In this episode we talk about the sacred power of circles for women today. Lisbeth shares the 4 guidelines required to hold this divine masculine container that allows for the feminine to flow and heal. She also offers a beautiful description of lunar and feminine archetype energetics, using a delicious garden analogy and shares how she honors these cyclical phases in the design of her sacred daily practices. What I most love is her deep connection to the magic of her ancestral lineage and her story of opening herself up more and more to the empowered magical woman she is. Get ready to meet the lunar and garden witch, sacred sisterhood circle holder and gentle warrior for the Divine Feminine Rising! Settle in with your favorite cup of tea, or ice tea if you're in the northern hemisphere, and enjoy! xx Alex P.S. In this episode, I invite listeners to learn more about cyclical living by downloading my free Guide to Cyclical Living here: https://alexandrahughes.com/thecycle And, if you're a sensitive mama soulpreneur feeling financially stuck in your soul-led business, I invite you to head on over to my upcoming ZERO COST training: How Sensitive Mamas Can Reach $2.5K/month in their Soul-Led Business, without missing pickups or school plays. We go LIVE on June 29 at 10am, under the new moon (and a replay will be made available to those registered for a limited time). You can join here: https://www.alexandrahughes.com/freetraining Hope to see you there! A little more about Lisbeth and her work Lisbeth Savard is a Sistership Circle certified facilitator who specializes in Moon energy and feminine archetypes in her women's circles, so that women can be seen, heard and celebrated in a safe and supported space that allows deep healing. Having discovered and experienced the magic of women's circles in 2017 at her first women's retreat, she was instantly hooked and pursued her own training in 2018 so that she could share this beautiful gift with her community. Women who experience Lisbeth's circles for the first time come back for more after having experienced the deep transformation that circle provides. Lisbeth's group is called Women's Wisdom Moon Circles where she holds space for the women in her circles. You can find her Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswisdommooncircles/ Book a chat over on her scheduling page: https://bookme.name/lisbethsavard/connection-call She also hangs out on Instagram at @lisbeths27 https://www.instagram.com/lisbeths27/

In this POP UP behind-the-scenes episode of the WitchHunt podcast, Alex shares the top 3 mistakes she made that kept her passion-led business circling in financial stagnation (i.e., at $1.5K/ month-ish) for YEARS. She walks us through the invisible, unconscious beliefs and thinking patterns that not only kept her from reaching solid, consistent, SUSTAINABLE revenue goals for 7 years. And she also speaks to how these were all ego-driven, serving the purpose of keeping us witchy mamas safe from success (and all that might involve). We're talking witchwounds, friends! Come listen and take stock. Are you a sensitive mama soulpreneur feeling financially stuck in your biz,? Do these mistakes resonate? Reach out over on the Gram — @Alex_inessence or @thewitchhuntpodcast and let Alex know. Then click the link below to join her ZERO COST training: How Sensitive Mamas Can Reach $2.5K/month in their Soul-Led Business, without missing pickups or school plays. We go LIVE on June 29 at 10am, under the new moon. You can join here: https://www.alexandrahughes.com/freetraining Hope to see you there! Alex

Welcome to Episode 5 of season 2, our 13th episode of the WitchHunt podcast! It's called: “ Get Quiet, Listen & Trust: the magical story of how one woman healed her way into her power, with Smadar Lorie, Medicine Woman and Stone Whisperer." This episode tells the inspiring story of a woman who found her magic after a seemingly minor car accident left her with an invisible, undiagnosed condition. We learn how she gave up on conventional medicine, and learned to ask questions, get quiet, listen and trust. And how this mantra — get quiet, listen and trust — has since become Smadar's modus operandi. It's a tale telling us how things — however mysterious and painful — do happen for us, for a reason. Smadar also tells us about how, as a child, she felt deep connections with stones, experiencing them as friends. She tells us of the magic of water and how she energetically infuses water to create healing elixirs. Smadar's story (and voice!) are healing. In addition to one of the most beautiful definitions highlighting the common thread magical women share, she also shares her wisdom around the witch wound in an uncut post script conversation that we recorded! Listen to the end in order not to miss this sweet uncut chat. I could listen to (and chat with) Smadar until the cows come home, and I know you'll delight in her soothing energy, too. Enjoy! Alex Have a question or comment about this episode or anything else? Connect with Alex on Social! on Instagram @alex_inessence or @thewitchhuntpodcast, or via Email alex@inessencecoaching.com. We'd also love a review on Apple Podcasts, head over and let us know what you think! More about Smadar and Her Medicine Smadar is co-creator of Song of Stones. As a crystal whisperer, she listens to the song of stones, sharing their messages and connecting people with the crystals who are singing just for them. A highly sensitive soul and empath herself, she is dedicated to empowering other HSPs to heal themselves with the help of the Stone People, Star Song crystal elixirs, the ORB experience, and one-on-one spiritual mentorship. She reminds sensitive souls how to awaken their magic and inner healer. You can contact Smadar at www.songofstones.com You are invited to sign up to receive her 7 Rainbow Crystal Blessings at https://songofstones.activehosted.com/f/1

Welcome to episode 4 of season 2 of the witch-hunt podcast — You Are The Medicine: A Deep Healing Conversation with Indigenous Healer, Mentor, International Best Selling Author, and Ceremonial Speaker, Asha Frost. In this episode, Asha shares her own healing journey and how this was part of opening up to her own medicine. She shares her belief (and practice) that honors everyone as a teacher to her, and how her learning from the wisdom of others outside of her traditions helped her to trust her magic and strengthen her relationship with her own medicine. We talk about her “Letter to White Women” which she wrote as an invitation to white women to be mindful of their own grief and pain, an invitation to those interested in taking in Indigenous Medicine, to do so while concurrently taking in the WHOLE story of indigenous people. (You can find it here: https://ashafrost.com/dearwhitewoman/) Asha shares her wise reflections on what Ceremony is, the importance of the inner work in freeing the feminine dismantling of the colonial and patriarchal systems into which we were born. We talk about the magic of the turtle shell, the Sugar Moon teachings to come home to unconditional kindness or love. And so much more. Towards the end, Asha blesses us with deer medicine — a beautiful healing journey all listeners will benefit from. There is so much wisdom here — enjoy!xx Alex Have a question or comment about this episode or anything else? Connect with Alex on Social! on Instagram @alex_inessence or @thewitchhuntpodcast, or via Email alex@inessencecoaching.com. We'd also love a review on Apple Podcasts, head over and let us know what you think! More about Asha and her medicine Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation. She is from the Crane Clan, the totem of leadership, and believes in holding space from vision and heart. As an energy healer, homeopath, and mentor, Asha has guided thousands of people through profound and lasting transformation. Impacted by generational trauma and colonization, Asha has been on a lifelong journey of reclamation. A lupus diagnosis sent her on a path of studying and practicing a multitude of energy Medicine modalities with many guides. She has blended this life experience with her innate gifts and the wisdom of her Ancestors. She loves sharing her Medicine in powerful ways through Ceremonies, teachings, and speaking events. Through this work, she loves seeing people reclaim their roots, find their healing wisdom, and rise into their power. She is the author of You are the Medicine, published by Hay House, with an oracle deck coming in 2023. Buy her book: You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance HERE (highly recommended!) Find Asha here: IG: @asha.frost Website: www.ashafrost.com

Welcome to the 11th episode — episode 3 of season 2, of the WitchHunt podcast! This is an exceptionally touching conversation with Witch and Heart Guide Arya Yaguareté, who shares with us her dark night of the soul, and how honoring the shadow and the truth that lay within the shadow led her to the most mystical of rebirths. Arya shares with us her courageous story of miscarriage, divorce and leaving her 6-figure job as a corporate leader in Toronto to honor her true calling in a small mountain town. She tells us how these experiences — albeit terrifying at times — took her into to her true, empowered self. And how she has, throughout it all, managed to honor each and every part of her journey so as to emerge whole, wise, strong and in a place of full trust. One of my favorite nuggets is Arya's wise share around how the witchhunts and long-standing witchwound that stems from us turning on our sisters can serve us in deepening an authentic relationship with ourselves. Listen to the episode to hear more. This is an episode for all you Witches out there who are curious about shadow work, and the potential it has to support your fulfillment, magic potential and energetic expansion. I know you're going to love it! x Alex Have a question or comment about this episode or anything else? Connect with Alex on Social! on Instagram @alex_inessence or @thewitchhuntpodcast, or via Email alex@inessencecoaching.com. We'd also love a review on Apple Podcasts, head over and let us know what you think! A little more about Arya and her work Arya Yaguareté guides soulful beings to transform the pain of their pasts into new expansive possibilities. Having gone through this journey herself, Arya's heartbreaking miscarriage resulted in her walking away from a stereotypical dream life. She left her marriage, her 6-figure corporate career and moved across the country to a small mountain town. Through her firsthand experience working with the divine and her own inner knowing, Arya learned to embody her true self and courageously created a fulfilling life. Over the years, she has guided many seekers to recognize and love who they truly are and live into an expansive version of themselves. You can find Arya here: mariajuzwin.com and access her Portal of Possibility free workbook here: mariajuzwin.com/portal And here are her social media hooks: Instagram: @mariajuzwin and Facebook: @mariajuzwin

If you've ever wondered about the women out there that follow their calling boldly and unapologetically, you are not going to want to miss this episode! Julie Piatt is indeed a powerful living example of how to love ourselves more so that we can live our unique design in full and expansive life expression! In this episode, we talk about patriarchy, plant healing, motherhood and the different colors of a mother's love. Julie shares her take on the #metoo movement and how society can move forward from it. she also offers up the most beautiful explanation around why the burning of witches could never have killed us off.... And she shares her story of growing up as the 5th child of a non-spiritual family in Alaska — where she became a born again Christian at 6 and started experimenting with LSD by the age of 12! Get ready to witness a feminine leader tune share her spiritual wisdom, all the while keeping her foot grounded on our sacred planet through life's amazing pleasures of relationship, plans, motherhood and all her different forms of creative expression. This is yet another episode you are not going to want to miss! Enjoy!! x Alex Connect with Alex. Alex is now accepting applications for Business Intuition Integration — a 90-day program providing guidance and support as you build your intuitive muscle, and learn how to integrate her into your business, so you can establish and grow your soul-led business with aligned full body YES's guiding your decision-making and action-taking. Watch the REPLAY of her free Masterclass: 3 Steps to Strengthen your Business Intuition (& Wake Your Inner Business Witch Up), send an email or schedule a quick chat with Alex to learn what it's all about. ➡️ CLICK HERE to watch the Masterclass ➡️ CLICK HERE to schedule a call with Alex Have a question or comment about this episode or anything else? Connect with Alex on Social! on Instagram @alex_inessence or @thewitchhuntpodcast, or via Email alex@inessencecoaching.com. We'd also love a review on Apple Podcasts, head over and let us know what you think! A little more about Julie Piatt and her work Julie Piatt aka “SriMati” is a mystic mother, musician, artist, chef, author and healer who has lived her life immersed in devotion and expansive creativity. Through embracing a plant-based diet and deep meditation practice, Julie healed herself of a large cyst in her neck, which doctors diagnosed as incurable. She shares her wisdom from a multitude of life events that she experienced as processes of alchemical transformation in her member-based community Water Tiger, as well as on her internationally acclaimed podcast, “For The Life of Me.” She offers musings in her approach to find our purpose, conscious parenting, food as medicine, what it means to live a life of devotion and how to experience deep intimacy in a relationships. Julie also facilitates spiritual transformations on retreats. Now in her sacred offering of healing for our world, SriMu; Do Life, Not Cheese, a plant-based cheese company, Julie adorns the mantel of cheese doyenne with pure intentions and powerful dedication to offer all of us a more beautiful life. She is a powerful living example of how to love ourselves more so that we can live our unique design in full and expansive self expression. You can follow Julie on Instagram @srimati Learn about her delicious next evolution of cheese @srimu or here Explore her Water Tiger program, here or zoom out and visit her full website here..

Wow! We're really feeling into some of that Arian energies as we head into Season 2 of the WitchHunt podcast! Our first episode of the season is an interview with Dr. Angela Lauria, who's recently taken on the Goddess name Kali, stepping fully into her embodiment of the Goddess' energy, as she embraces a radical identity shift. Dr. Angela Lauria is an incredible woman and mother and entrepreneur, who I met in person at the StarBucks next to our kids' school in Washington D.C. many moons ago. She is founder of The Author Incubator™ and creator of the Difference Process™ for writing a book that matters. I've watched Angela evolve into a successful 7-figure, then 8-figure entrepreneur and activist over the years. I was most blown away, though, by her most recent pandemic-induced transformation, which led her to establish the Socially Responsible Coaching Alliance — for coaches, consultants, authors, and speakers who want to create a more equitable society by building sustainable businesses that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. One of the reasons I wanted Angela on the podcast was to share the Alliance's new mission. And when I reached out to her, I had no idea of the personal transformation and rebirth that came along with this endeavour. I was blown away! In this episode we talk about evolutionary shifts of masculine and feminine energies in our lives and businesses, and the synonymous call to shift away from polarized black and white thinking towards the messy and unknown navigation of the grey that lies in-between. We talk about mind and heart coherence and how we're witnessing souls (vs brains) taking stronger roles in decision-making. Angela shares so much wisdom. She tells us how she honors destruction as part of the creation process and, related, how she stopped feeling like her own name and sought astrological and numerological guidance in her rebirth and renaming experience — taking on Kali, Hindu Goddess of Destruction, as part of her official identity. She shares her embrace of imperfection, and her be-do-be-do dance. Or, in other words, the importance of BEING who we want to become and not only doing what we need to do as a means of manifesting magic and creating miracles, two concepts, which she differentiates in detail. Angela also shares her struggle with depression, anti-depression medication and how in the end one simple, free, non-medicated, Earth-born ritual that anyone can tune into every single day cured her depression in the end — you'll have to listen to the episode to learn her secret. I can't wait to share Angela's energy with you in this episode! Enjoy!!! xx Alex Connect with Alex. 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Lauria is the founder of The Author Incubator™ and creator of the Difference Process™ for writing a book that matters. The Author Incubator was ranked #275 on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies and #60 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur 360. Dr. Angela won the Stevie Award's Coach/Mentor of the Year Award and her program, The Author's Way was named Coaching Program of the Year and was named, by Entrepreneur Magazine, as one of the top 10 most inspiring entrepreneurs to watch – one of only 2 women on the list.Dr. Angela has helped over 1,000 authors-in transformation write, publish, and promote their books. Her clients have been responsible for over $100 million in cumulative revenue.She has a B.A. and an M.A. in Journalism and Media Affairs from The George Washington University and a PhD in Communications from The European Graduate School. She is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author of:• Make ‘Em Beg To Work For You: How to Find, Hire, Manage, Reward, and ReleaseAll-star Players to Help Make your Dream a Reality• Make ‘Em Beg to Be Your Client: The Nonfiction Authors' Guide to Selling, Serving, and Funding a Movement• Make 'Em Beg to Publish Your Book: How To Reach A Larger Audience & Make A Full-Time Income In The Extremely Overcrowded World of Personal Development• The Incubated Author: 10 Steps to Start a Movement with Your Message• The Difference: 10 Steps To Writing A Book That Matters.She lives in a house with a balcony that faces East on Chesapeake Bay with her husband Paul, son Jesse and their cats Princesses Feathers & Foxy McFuzz Bucket. 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Welcome to this extra special bonus episode of the WitchHunt podcast! We air this episode on the March Equinox of 2022, marking the second year anniversary of the global pandemic, the end of the astrological year (2021/22), and the bridge between season 1 and season 2 of the WitchHunt podcast! Times of transition between endings and beginnings are, like these, a great time for reflection. And in this episode, we attempt to make sense of something super basic that all of us have been pondering: WTF is going on here on planet Earth??! I'm delighted to announce that in this bonus episode, Witch and Astrologist Patricia Panasri helps us gain perspective as she sheds some light on the astrological cycles that help to explain current events. Every spiritually curious human needs to hear this episode — enjoy!! About Patricia Curious for more strategic astrological support? Check out Cosmic Confirmation is Patricia's private podcast: https://patriciapanasri.com/cosmic/ And you can find her Astrology as a Strategy podcast (public) here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/astrology-as-a-strategy-podcast/id1566901825 You can also find Patricia at https://patriciapanasri.com, as well as at all the links below: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaPanasriAstrology/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AstrologyStrategy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriciapanasri/ Have a question or comment about this episode or anything else? Connect with Alex on Social! on Instagram @alex_inessence or @thewitchhuntpodcast, or via Email alex@inessencecoaching.com AND we would love a review on Apple Podcasts, head over and let us know what you think!