For October’s episode, Ariel answers some listener submitted questions!

Episode marked as explicit due to swearing.

(chronologically listed) I answer and discuss the following questions: 

2:00 - Do higher energetic beings choose to endure forms of suffering in order to learn lessons like human souls do? - Jiovanna

6:00 - How to let go of the rage you used in the past for survival? - Jiovanna

13:29 - When we pass, will we be able to meet famous people on your side how they were in our lifetime? Obviously they're going to reincarnate, but can I meet like Princess Diana as she was when I was alive? And will I still have the desire to meet those certain people? - Jess

15:13 - Would we have all the answers? Like, would we know who shot JFK? Would we just have all of that information or do we have to access it somehow? - Jess

16:03 - Haunted Dolls- are they a thing? 

19:52 - Astral realm

21:54 - Angel magic 

29:11 - Astrological transits and misconceptions

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CW: This episode has discussion that includes talk of death, mention of murder, and other things related to experiences that happen when interacting with the dead and paranormally active locations.  

In this fun spooky season episode, we share what it's like to paranormal investigate, experiences that we've had and how we approach our paranormal investigations and experiences!

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CW: This episode discusses topics of suicide, mental health and other heavy topics and may be triggering for some. Please listen with discretion. 

CW: This episode may be triggering to those sensitive or with experience regarding spiritual and/or religious abuse and manipulation as well as cult manipulation tactics and brief mention of killing/suicide in relation to radical beliefs. Please listen with discretion. 

Ariel, Alyssa and their guest, Becca of The Mystics Lounge, discuss toxic spirituality and ethics that are important to look for in readers and coaches. We apologize in advance for the sound- we were having some technical difficulties!

(chronologically listed) We talk about the following: 

4:14 - Spiritual superiority

14:20 - Spiritual by-passing

24:39 - Gaslighting and spiritual manipulation

36:20 - Materialistic and consumeristic approaches to spirituality

48:20 - Exclusionary and discriminatory practices

56:15 - Excessive control

57:08 - Lack of accountability

57:58 - Exploitative practices

58:56 - Isolation and alienation

1:01:05 - Lack of boundaries

1:02:50 - Excessive pressure or guilt

1:03:52 - Intolerance and judgement

1:05:33 - Lack of transparency

1:07:20 - Ethics within spirituality

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Trigger and content warning. Discretion is advised. Alyssa and Ariel heavily discuss things related to death work and witchery; this includes topics such as animal deaths and heavy topics. If you have a phobia of death or are sensitive to the topic, please skip this episode or proceed at your own pace. 

A follow-up episode to 27. Death Witchery, Ariel and Alyssa dive even deeper into the subject and share their own experiences within their death work and witchery as well as share helpful information for those feeling drawn to it themselves.

(chronologically listed) We talk about the following:

4:37 - What is death witchery (a summary)

6:18 - The different types of practices within death witchery

11:38 - How has death witchery changed your view of death or transformation?

22:21 - How does death work and rituals differ between human and animal spirits? 

37:18 - Is death witchery something you need to be initiated into or something you can just continue to do on my own? 

40:30 - What we recommend having in place if you choose to pursue death witchery

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Free Death course from Yale:

https://oyc.yale.edu/death/phil-176

In this episode we’re discussing some common questions we get about past lives!

(chronologically listed) We talk about the following: 

0:45 - What is a “past life”?

2:30 - The difference between past life regressions and past life readings

4:40 - How many past lives can one person have?

7:32 - What can you reincarnate as?

17:23 - Why connect to a past life?

32:10 - How do I know if a past life is significant for me?

46:51 - Past life lessons and connections to deities and spirit team members in lifetimes

56:48 - Soul fragments of us in past lives

1:03:40 - How can you connect to your past lives?

1:32:51 - Bloopers

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As a follow-up to our popular episode 24. Deity Work, we’re discussing some subjects and questions that we weren’t able to cover in the first episode. Buckle up- this is a long one!

(chronologically listed) We talk about the following: 

4:30 | Tips for identifying a deity

11:14 | What makes a deity want to work with or “choose” you?

18:34 | How to know whether a deity is reaching out

20:41 | What does it mean when a deity gives you something (e.g. an animal guide?)

32:11 | How often are deities present throughout the day and do they always respond when we call on them?

38:32 | Dependency with deities

40:17 | How dedicated do deities expect you to be?

49:09 | Anxiety or doubts around limitations in regards to what you can give your deities and boundaries within deity work

57:24 | Some discussion on working with infernals and deconstruction from previous religions

1:13:49 | Communication with deities in deity work and taking on deities as patrons

1:19:18 | Is it necessary to have a purpose to start working with a deity?

1:29:56 | Why would a deity leave?

1:43:27 | Can you renegotiate the agreement(s) you have with deities?

1:54:41 | If I take on a deity as a patron, would that impact my future lifetimes and/or past life agreements with other deities?

Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast” channel in Discord server or contact us through www.GhostTeaPodcast.com

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In this episode we’re chatting with Becca of The Mystics Lounge and having a conversation about Druidry!

(chronologically listed) We talk about the following:

3:30 - What is Druidry?

8:59 - What are some guidelines and ethics within Druidry?

13:49 - What is it about Druidry that drew you to it and how did you decide it was a path for you?

18:09 - Does Druidry have an initiation practice?

22:37 - What is the difference between Celtic Paganism and Druidry?

24:29 - What are some common assumptions about Druidry that are incorrect or could be clarified?

28:19 - What kind of advice do you have for someone interested in Druidry?

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In this episode we share what has changed for us over the last year and update you all on our lives and spiritual practices!

(chronologically listed) We talk about the following:

- “why am I so drawn to the Greek deities and their mythology?” 1:32:08

- “I just want to know whether abortion is as evil as most religions claim it is?” 1:35:43

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In this episode we Share our insights and stories from our paranormal investigation at the Historic Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

Trigger Warnings: mention of suicide at 12:39 - 12:42

(chronologically listed) We talk about the following:

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