Hello Ghosties.

As much as I have tried to avoid this, I will be taking a hiatus from the podcast for a while to focus on my mental health.

I have explained why in the recording.

I love you all and I hope I will be back soon.

Thank you all for your love and support for the podcast.

In this episode Ariel talks about a video on TikTok posted by NoNonsenseSpirituality, in which they talked about why they are an atheist after realizing that particular societies resulted in particular beliefs and gods. In turn, Ariel talks about how that can also be translated into how we approach our own beliefs in terms of witchcraft and spiritual practice.  

01:07 - intro into topic

04:46 - what is witchcraft?

10:41 - why is it important?

13:08 - journal/thought prompts

14:44 - Question 1: 

“What experiences come to mind when you ask yourself the question of “what experiences made you who you are today?”

(I encourage you to have 1-3 experiences listed that either changed your view of the world, your view/belief of yourself, and/or changed your belief(s) in general)

15:14 - Question 2:

“If you could only use one or two words to explain what emotion(s) you were left with after each experience, what would that/those emotions be?”

15:28 - Question 3:

“What actions do you feel helped you manage or process the emotions you were left with after those experiences?”

15:40 - Question 4:

15:48 - Question 5:

16:01 - Question 6:

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This episode is also in video format! If you are unable to watch video podcasts on your platform, Ariel has also uploaded the episode to her YouTube.

Video format is captioned to help with parts of the audio which unfortunately cut out occasionally during recording.

In this episode Ariel, along with her guest Hannah Kuhary of Divine Sky Mystic, chat about all 12 western zodiac signs and the common misconceptions around each of them. 

00:58 - Introducing Hannah

03:36 - Sun signs and the pop-astrology assumptions

05:26 - Aries

13:20 - Taurus

27:01 - Gemini

34:58 - Cancer

44:07 - Leo

54:24 - Virgo

01:04:16 - Libra

01:13:03 - Scorpio

01:22:51 - Sagittarius

01:29:27 - Capricorn

01:39:59 - Aquarius

01:52:51 - Pisces

02:11:19 - Where to find Hannah/Outro

Find Hannah at:https://www.DivineSkyMystic.com/

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This episode discusses EMDR; a technique to be used under the care of a trained mental health professional. Within the episode there is mention of suicidal ideation, dissociative identity disorder, psychosis and other mental health related topics. If you feel any of these subjects may be triggering for you, please skip this episode.

If you or a loved one is struggling, there is help. Call or text 988 in the USA for the crisis hotline, or connect to those who can help by calling your local emergency or non-emergency number.

Click here for free crisis chats.

This episode is also in video format! If you are unable to watch video podcasts on your platform, Ariel has also uploaded the episode to her YouTube.

In the first episode of season 5, Ariel and her guest, Chris Lombardo LPCC, CADC1  talk about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR.

Note: due to sound issues, there are audio pops in this recording that I was unable to edit out.

02:02 - Introducing Chris

03:45 - What is EMDR?

05:25 - Who is a good fit for EMDR?

11:10 - Varying experiences within EMDR sessions

18:38 - Can you use EMDR specifically for spiritual use?

25:15 - Connecting with passed loved ones in EMDR sessions

32:44 - Cautions for EMDR and questions to ask prior to starting

Book mentioned: Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro

(available on Amazon in physical print, Kindle, and audiobook and Spotify for premium members)

EMDR Institute website (for resources and finding EMDR trained therapists): https://www.emdria.org/learning-provider/emdr-institute/

Find Chris at: https://www.chironscaveholistic.com/

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Learn more about the podcast on ⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com and consider subscribing to Patreon or Ghost Tea podcast on Spotify to have access to exclusive episodes⁠!

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Content Warning:

This episode may be triggering for those who are prone to addiction as it discusses the topic of self harm in addition the topic of using alcohol, marijuana, mushrooms and other substances within spiritual practice. These substances may be illegal in your country or state and/or can be dangerous to use. We encourage everyone to use discretion when exploring usage within your practice and to follow laws within your state/region. We do not condone or encourage the abuse of any substances nor condone the use of illegal substances. 

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, there is help. Call or text 988 in the USA for the crisis hotline, or connect to those who can help by calling your local emergency or non-emergency number.

Click here for free crisis chats.

Due to the content and subject of this episode, it is not available on YouTube.

In the last public episode of 2024, Ariel and her guest, Samantha Rose Hicks, talk about their experiences- good and bad, with substances and how they’ve learned how to use them in moderation to help in their practices and journeys and share how they caused issues as well.

01:04 - Introducing Samantha

03:31 - Ariel and Samantha’s substance use in the past and why they used them

11:05 - When Ariel started finding balance

17:16 - When Samantha started finding balance

19:25 - Usage within their practices

38:19 - Last notes/wrap-up

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Or on her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/samantharosetarot/

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Learn more about the podcast on ⁠www.Ghostteapodcast.com and consider subscribing to Patreon or Ghost Tea podcast on Spotify to have access to exclusive episodes⁠!

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Listener discretion is advised: None of the advice in this episode is to be used as a replacement for help, guidance or medication provided by licensed medical or mental health professionals. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of harming yourself or others, voices that are encouraging detrimental behavior or beliefs of being attacked that are causing distress, please call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency care center. I encourage you to listen to episode 38 of Ghost Tea Podcast to better understand psychosis and/or how to help those who may be experiencing psychosis.

This episode is also in video format! If you are unable to watch video podcasts on your platform, Ariel has also uploaded the episode to her YouTube.

In this episode, Ariel talks about approaching spiritual experiences with curiosity rather than fear and goes over some ways to banish energies around you or in your space that may be causing distress.

01:16 - What is banishing?

01:34 - Protection vs. banishing

05:52 - Is it scary or dangerous or just unfamiliar?

09:03 - Approaching interactions with spirit with curiosity

16:43 - Some banishing techniques 

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CW: talk of European witch trials (and some details of the torture carried out), death, abuse, miscarriages.

This episode is also in video format! If you are unable to watch video podcasts on your platform, Ariel has also uploaded the episode to her YouTube.

In this episode, Ariel reads a natal chart provided by her friend Sera, of a historical figure that she doesn’t know about. Ariel reads the chart and then Sera provides information about that historical figure and how it aligns or doesn’t, with Ariel’s astrological analysis.

1:18 - Ariel’s chart analysis

18:16 - Historical figure reveal and information of the figure from Sera

38:53 - learning your own chart when looking at others

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What is Ghost Tea? Listen to the trailer for more info!

In this episode, Ariel provides some tips and suggestions on how to connect with passed loved ones (including pets/animals).

01:32 - Common occurrences after a loved one passes and what if the loved one is exhibiting distress in dreams and/or in perceived activity?

13:12 - Connecting with passed loved ones and pets

15:05 - Dreams

17:50 - Meditation

22:05 - Divination

37:28 - Asking for signs

44:38 - Do I need to set up protection prior to connecting?

51:31 - What if I don’t get a response?

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What is Ghost Tea?

This trailer gives you an idea of what to expect!