This week we are diving into Lucid Dreaming!  We learn what lucid dreaming is, its very long recorded history, the science, and its spiritual ties, and then we will wrap it up with a few tips on lucid dreaming.

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Sources:

Bascom, N. (n.d.). Probing question: What is a lucid dream?. Penn State University. https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/probing-question-what-lucid-dream

Janzer, C. (2022, April 19). What is lucid dreaming?. Sleep.com. https://www.sleep.com/sleep-health/what-is-lucid-dreaming

Mota-Rolim, S. A., Bulkeley, K., Campanelli, S., Lobão-Soares, B., de Araujo, D. B., & Ribeiro, S. (2020, September 7). The dream of god: How do religion and science see lucid dreaming and other Conscious States during sleep?. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.555731/full 

How to Lucid Dream:

https://www.sleep.com/sleep-health/how-to-lucid-dream

For Further Reading:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2737577/

https://eocinstitute.org/meditation/meditation-and-dreams-center-yourself-and-lucid-dream-to-your-hearts-content/?mind_power&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA19e8BhCVARIsALpFMgEUPLweZePWz_G4tUrFKaz8VQfljLYQ1jjjuRuHHdmBgNOOl6_bUJAaAnkyEALw_wcB

This week we are diving into welcoming 2025! I share the books I read in 2024 and my reading goals for 2025.  The full moon dates and names for 2025.  Also the sabbat dates for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.  We wrap up the episode by sharing the Libra horoscope overview for the year.   

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Sources:

Jake Parks, A. K. (2025, January 3). 2025 full moon calendar: When to see the full moon and phases. Astronomy Magazine. https://www.astronomy.com/observing/full-moon-calendar-dates-times-types/

Libra 2025 Horoscope. Libra 2025 Horoscope | Horoscope.com. (n.d.). https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2025-horoscope-libra.aspx 

Apps Suggested

StoryGraph - https://www.thestorygraph.com/

Everand - https://www.everand.com/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search&utm_campaign=Everand_Google_Search_Brand_US_tROAS&utm_adgroup=Everand-General&utm_term=everand&utm_matchtype=e&utm_device=c&utm_network=g&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-Oi7BhA1EiwA2rIu20ZRP7ue9ACN_o0vVCPzJGxWp2MysnlttLmpK12UOXi2egsBzCPFQhoCI0wQAvD_BwE

This week we are diving into the foundation of good health.  This comes in many different terms or phrases.  We have the elements of health,  the pyramid of health, and/or the foundation of health.  So we are taking all of this information in creating a digestible episode to focus on our health and ways to make a healthier life and lifestyle.

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Sources:

8 foundations of Health. Integrated Health Sciences. (n.d.). https://ihealthsciences.com/foundations-of-health

Carl Pullein. (2024, September 29). The five foundations of a healthy life of excellence. https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/the-five-foundations-of-a-healthy-life-of-excellence/8/1/2020

Ontarget. (2024, March 14). Lifestyle health pyramid: Building a strong foundation. UPLIN Health Doctor House Calls. https://www.uplin.com/the-lifestyle-health-pyramid-building-a-strong-foundation-for-optimal-well-being/

Steinbock, Dr. R. & D. (2024, September 24). The foundations of good health. Mindful Family Medicine. https://mindfulfamilymedicine.com/the-foundations-of-good-health/ 

For Further Reading:

https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/lifestyle/

https://mindfulfamilymedicine.com/healthy-home-improvements/

https://mindfulfamilymedicine.com/how-safe-are-your-cosmetics/

https://mindfulfamilymedicine.com/force-of-nature-our-familys-favorite-effective-safe-natural-cleaner/

https://mindfulfamilymedicine.com/10-ways-to-create-a-non-toxic-home/

https://mindfulfamilymedicine.com/humidifiers-vaporizers-de-mist-ified/

https://mindfulfamilymedicine.com/the-benefits-history-types-of-sauna-therapy/

https://ihealthsciences.com/hydration-diet

https://ihealthsciences.com/sleep-stress

https://ihealthsciences.com/exercise-ergonomics

https://ihealthsciences.com/breathing-connection

This week we are diving into open and closed religions and how they segway into open and closed practices.  That might have been added to people’s religious or spiritual practices without knowing or further research being done, especially with the influence of social media and things becoming popular and influenced in our feeds.  This episode is to encourage people to do their research instead of following blindly into a situation. 

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Sources:

A breakdown of closed and open practices within spirituality. Her Campus. (2021, October 31). https://www.hercampus.com/school/cu-boulder/a-breakdown-of-closed-and-open-practices-within-spirituality/

Critograph, T. (2021, April 7). Mystic magic: Closed practices. Student Voice of The University of Lynchburg. https://thecritograph.com/2021/04/07/mystic-magic-closed-practices/

Cultural appropriation definition | Cambridge english dictionary. (n.d.). https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cultural-appropriation

Jaimea, B. (2024, September 30). Understanding open and closed practices in Witchcraft. Bry Jaimea Witchcraft. https://bryjaimea.com/witchcraft/ethics-and-explorations/understanding-open-and-closed-practices-in-witchcraft/

Open/closed religions. Roots Metals. (n.d.). https://www.rootsmetals.com/blogs/news/open-closed-religions#:~:text=Universalizing%20religions%20include%20Christianity%2C%20Islam,’i%20faith%2C%20and%20more.&text=Ethnic%20religions%20are%20religions%20that,religious%20groups%20do%20not%20proselytize 

For Further Reading:

https://www.amandalouisa.com.au/blog/ethical-witchcraft

https://mashable.com/article/witchtok-problematic-witch-cultural-appropriation

https://www.catncauldron.com/post/initiation-entitlement-closed-practices

Creators:

Quiiroi, or @quiibunnie, is an Indigenous practitioner. 

CD, or @cdntheplayers, is not a practitioner himself, but he knows a lot about astrology and Vodou. 

Honey, or @thathoneywitch, practices Hoodoo. 

Tin, or @imbigsowhat, has several videos talking about Vodou.

This week we are diving into the Witch’s Sabbat, Yule. This year Yule is on Saturday, December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20th, 2025 in the Southern Hemisphere. Yule falls on the Winter Solstice and is a celebration of the longest night of the year. A lot of modern Christmas traditions that we all know have their roots in Pagan cultures. We will be diving into some history, traditions, and ideas in which you could introduce celebrating Yule in your practice.

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Sources:

Lorri@Mabon_House. (2024, February 27). 6 ways to celebrate yule as an introvert . Mabon House. https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/7-ways-to-celebrate-yule-as-an-introvertnbsp 

Renee. (2023, December 6). Recipes to celebrate Yule. Awesome on 20. https://awesomeon20.com/recipes-to-celebrate-yule/ 

Renee. (2022, December 8). 3 easy winter solstice & yule rituals. Awesome on 20. https://awesomeon20.com/3-easy-winter-solstice-yule-rituals/ 

Chamberlain, L., & Chamberlain, L. (2017, November 6). Yule (Winter solstice) – the Wiccan calendar. Wicca Living. https://wiccaliving.com/wiccan-calendar-yule-winter-solstice/ 

For Further Reading:

https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/7-ways-to-celebrate-yule-as-an-introvertnbsp

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/witchindeed/2020/12/9-ways-to-celebrate-yule-by-yourself/

https://cosmicdrifters.com/8-ways-to-celebrate-yule-happy-winter-solstice/

https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/pagan-celebration-of-yule/

https://houseofquinn.co.uk/journal/yule-traditions-celebrating-the-solstice

This week we are diving into how we can best support our pollinators.  Especially since many elements are stacked against the pollinators while adding global warming to the mix, we will cover a few common pollinators, how to meet their needs, flowers, and elements you can provide to create your space into a beautiful beneficial pollinator haven.

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Sources:

Easy plants that attract bees and butterflies to the garden • gardenary. • Gardenary. (n.d.-b). https://www.gardenary.com/blog/easy-plants-that-attract-bees-and-butterflies-to-the-garden 

Person, & Hansen, J. (n.d.). Draw pollinators like bees, Birds & Butterflies to your garden. GardenTech. https://www.gardentech.com/blog/garden-and-lawn-protection/gardening-for-bees-birds-and-butterflies 

Damman, A. (2024, August 20). 11 flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. Seattle’s Favorite Garden Store Since 1924 - Swansons Nursery. https://www.swansonsnursery.com/blog/flowers-that-attract-bees-butterflies-hummingbirds 

Find Your Natives:

https://nativeplantfinder.nwf.org/ 

For Further Reading:

https://awildgarden.com/2020/05/15/plant-a-pollinator-garden-a-quick-start-guide/

https://www.monrovia.com/be-inspired/what-to-plant-to-attract-pollinators.html

https://www.gardenbenches.com/blog/bee-friendly-plants/

https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/plants-for-bees-butterflies?srsltid=AfmBOoopp90gySEizumZxEBatY8I1pSd-GZjU84R6sbKfe0Oeu9xvoTz

This week we are diving into the 8 dimensions of wellness, walking us through how much more there is to our wellness than just our physical and mental health, how wellness goes deep within our persons and covers practically everything about us.  We will go through the origin and Dr. behind the wellness model, each wellness, and goals to help balance or restore wellness.

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Sources:

8 dimensions of well-being. Pueblo. (n.d.). https://www.csupueblo.edu/health-education-and-prevention/8-dimension-of-well-being.html#:~:text=Wellness%20comprises%20of%20eight%20mutually,being%2C%20and%20quality%20of%20life 

Eight dimensions of wellness overview: Wellness at Northwestern - Northwestern University. Eight Dimensions of Wellness Overview: Wellness at Northwestern - Northwestern University. (n.d.). https://www.northwestern.edu/wellness/8-dimensions/ 

News. Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies. (n.d.). https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/mapping-mental-health-dr-swarbrick-the-eight-wellness-dimensions/ 

For Further Reading:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5508938/

https://www.compasshealth.org/highlighting-the-8-dimensions-of-wellness/

Dr. Margaret Swarbrick

https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/people/leadership/margaret-peggy-swarbrick-phd-faota/

This week we are diving into daily Ayurvedic habits that you can introduce into your life and your routines that can help you live a more balanced or even more stimulating life.  With Ayurveda and adapting or adding Ayurvedic habits into your life, you need to figure out which doshas are aligned with you.  You will either be a Pitta, Kapha, or Vata.  And of course the deeper you get into Ayurveda the more layers that pertain to this culture. 

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Sources:

Ayurveda, M. (n.d.). Ayurvedic daily routine – living in a healthy rhythm. Maharishi Ayurveda. https://www.ayurveda-products.eu/content/ayurvedic-lifestyle-and-recipes/ayurvedic-daily-routine

Haasl-Blilie, V. (2024, October 18). 10 ayurvedic evening rituals for A calming night. Saumya Ayurveda. https://www.saumya-ayurveda.com/post/6-ayurvedic-evening-rituals-for-a-calming-night

Test, T. (2024, January 9). Ayurvedic daily practices to Transform Your Health. Ayurveda. https://ayurveda.com/ayurvedic-daily-practices-to-transform-your-health/

Verwer, I. (2021, December 8). Dinacharya: Ayurvedic Morning self-care routine. Ekhart Yoga. https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/wellbeing/dinacharya-ayurvedic-morning-self-care-routine 

Banyan Botanicals Dosha Quiz: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/pages/dosha-quiz

Dosha Yoga Asanas and Pranayams:

Kapha

https://www.ekhartyoga.com/classes/796/move-an-activating-and-warming-kapha-dosha-class

Vata

https://www.ekhartyoga.com/classes/794/get-grounded-a-sweet-and-gentle-vata-dosha-class

Pitta

https://www.ekhartyoga.com/classes/795/calm-down-a-cooling-and-balancing-pitta-dosha-class

Self-Massages

Padabhyanga (Foot Massage)

https://www.saumya-ayurveda.com/post/ayurvedic-foot-massage-for-a-good-night-s-sleep

Full Abhyanga Massage

https://www.saumya-ayurveda.com/post/abhyanga-massage

For Further Reading:

https://ayurveda.com/ayurvedic-daily-practices-to-transform-your-health/

https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/pages/ayurvedic-introduction-to-daily-routine?srsltid=AfmBOor4NHe2vgNBK0Jjp-u5VNja1J5N9uq_6Lm7e0Y3hi2vx8kgOEpX

This week we are diving into the different types of Magnesium.  If you are in the holistic health world like me.  Then you’ve seen the huge wave of popularity in using magnesium for different reasons for your health.  In this episode we are going to go over the different types, how they can be used, and important information to consider.  Always talk to your doctor or healthcare provider before trying holistic medicine to just be on the safe side.

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Sources:

Hill, A. (2023, May 11). Types of magnesium and their benefits. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-types 

MediLexicon International. (n.d.). 8 types of magnesium and their benefits. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/types-of-magnesium

For Further Reading:

https://www.verywellhealth.com/types-of-magnesium-8671598

https://www.naturemade.com/blogs/health-articles/7-types-of-magnesium-their-benefits

https://teamrwb.org/nutrition/guide-to-magnesium

https://bodybio.com/blogs/blog/types-of-magnesium?srsltid=AfmBOoqA3L9ija7sxrfTJ7-jGCRoFUvbGsZIVYoFVQPsYnWMNEwLZMvA

https://www.everydayhealth.com/supplements/types-of-magnesium-and-their-benefits/

This week we are diving into the history of victory gardens.  This subject came to me during the middle of COVID-19.  I’ve had family and I have kept gardens before COVID-19, and it was interesting to see the burst of new people coming onto the gardening scene.  Which had some perplexing similarities to the history of victory gardens in a disconnected way.  So we are going back to the time of victory gardens, especially during World War I and II.  You might just get the garden bug yourself.

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Sources:

America’s Patriotic Victory Gardens. History.com. (n.d.). https://www.history.com/news/americas-patriotic-victory-gardens

Small agriculture: A National Agricultural Library Digital Exhibit. Omeka RSS. (n.d.). https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/ipd/small/exhibits/show/victory-gardens

Time for victory gardens again?. Tellus. (n.d.). https://tellus.ars.usda.gov/stories/articles/time-victory-gardens-again

U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Victory gardens on the World War II Home Front (U.S. National Park Service). National Parks Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/victory-gardens-on-the-world-war-ii-home-front.htm#:~:text=Victory%20Gardens%20freed%20up%20agricultural,their%20families%20enjoyed%20better%20nutrition

Victory garden at the National Museum of American History - Smithsonian Gardens. (n.d.). https://gardens.si.edu/gardens/victory-garden/

Victory gardens in World War I. National WWI Museum and Memorial. (n.d.). https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/victory-gardens-world-war-i

Victory gardens. Virginia Museum of History & Culture. (n.d.). https://virginiahistory.org/learn/victory-gardens#:~:text=First%20promoted%20during%20World%20War,%2C%20city%20parks%2C%20and%20playgrounds 

For Further Reading:

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/canning-and-food-preservation-on-the-world-war-ii-home-front.htm

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/homefront-ration-recycle-garden.htm