Host Megan Hamilton speaks with author, animist and creator of the Numinous Network, Carmen Spagnola about the concept of collapse, its personal implications, and how to navigate through it using trauma-informed witchcraft and rituals. Carmen shares her journey of understanding collapse through personal experiences, including bankruptcy and trauma, and emphasizes the importance of community and relationship with nature in overcoming challenges. The conversation explores the significance of naming emotions and rituals for resilience, and how truth can provide stability in chaotic times. Carmen's new book, 'Spells for the Apocalypse,' serves as a guide for those experiencing collapse, offering practical tools and insights for healing and growth. In this conversation, Carmen and Megan explore the complexities of financial goals, societal expectations, and the importance of personal empowerment in navigating life's challenges. They discuss how to untangle from societal pressures, the impact of collapse on character, and the remedies that can help individuals find joy and resilience. The conversation emphasizes the significance of knowing one's boundaries, defending personal values, and recognizing the cyclical nature of collapse and renewal in life.

Chapters

(00:00) Understanding Collapse: A Personal Journey

(06:06) Trauma-Informed Witchcraft: A New Approach

(11:46) Rituals for Resilience: Naming Our Emotions

(18:01) The Power of Truth: Finding Stability in Chaos

(23:52) Mobilizing Through Collapse: Practical Steps Forward

(31:50) Untangling Financial Goals and Societal Expectations

(36:20) The Impact of Collapse on Character and Response

(39:56) Remedies for Navigating Collapse

(48:08) Defending Your No and Yes in Society

(55:05) Cycles of Collapse and Renewal

More about Carmen Spagnola and her work:

Carmen Spagnola is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef turned trauma recovery practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist, and kitchen witch. She is author of The Spirited Kitchen: Recipes & Rituals for the Wheel of the Year, host of The Numinous Podcast, and founder of The Numinous Network, an online learning and support portal for people healing from trauma through a cross-pollination of somatics, attachment, and nature-based spirituality. Her forthcoming book, Spells for the Apocalypse: Practical Magic for Turbulent times, is an empowering and subversive guide to navigating personal and collective states of freeze and overwhelm.

Website: https://www.carmenspagnola.com/spellsfortheapocalypse

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenspagnola

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itscarmenspagnola

More About Megan Hamilton and her work:

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https://www.ubuskills.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/embracingenchantmentpod

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