Welcome to this week’s episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken, where we're getting real about healing the inner teen. After a brief hiatus due to personal loss I’m back, and it feels fitting to dive into something personal!

This episode isn't just about looking back at our teenage selves with a mix of nostalgia and cringe; it's about understanding how those years have shaped us, acknowledging the pain, the confusion, and the moments of growth.

In the episode I will compare healing the inner child to healing the inner teen, discussing how these phases impact us differently. The inner teen phase, with its identity crises, first heartbreaks, and quests for independence, requires a unique approach to healing.

I’ll share some personal stories and explore signs that you might have unresolved issues from your teenage years and what you can do about it. From journaling reflective prompts like your relationship with authority or how peer pressure influenced you, to reconnecting with your teenage self through hobbies or music, we’re covering it all.

And, of course, we’ll get a little witchy with it. Expect a spell or two to help embrace and heal your inner teen.

If you’ve got thoughts, feelings, or just want to share your journey, hit me up on Instagram @SOTWWITHROWAN or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Let’s keep the conversation going.

Stay witchy, bitchy, sassy, and classy.

As promised in the episode, here are the journal prompts:

Describing the Teenage Experience: What were your teen years like? Reflect on the general atmosphere of this time in your life, considering both the highs and the lows.

Safety and Support: In what ways did you not feel safe or supported as a teen? Consider emotional, physical, and intellectual aspects.

Coping Mechanisms: How did you handle your feelings about not feeling safe or supported? Reflect on both healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms you might have adopted.

False Self: What kind of "false self" did you have to develop as a result of your experiences? How did you present yourself to the world to protect your true feelings or to fit in?

Relationship with Your Mother: What was your relationship with your mother (or primary caregiver) during your teen years? Consider both the positive aspects and the challenges.

Influence of Peers: How did your friendships and peer relationships influence your perception of yourself during your teenage years?

Dreams and Aspirations: What dreams or aspirations did you have as a teenager? Reflect on how these have changed or evolved over time.

Inner Teenager in Adulthood: How is your inner teenager showing up in your life right now as an adult? Consider behaviors, reactions, fears, and dreams.

Unmet Needs: What were the unmet needs of your teenage self? Reflect on emotional, physical, and social needs that were not addressed or fulfilled.

Messages Received: What messages did you receive about your worth, your body, and your capabilities as a teen? How have these messages influenced your self-perception?

Regrets and Forgiveness: Are there things you regret doing or not doing during your teen years? Explore the possibility of forgiving yourself and others.

Lessons Learned: What important lessons did you learn during your teenage years? Consider how these lessons have shaped your adult life.

Expression of Emotions: How did you express or suppress your emotions as a teenager? Reflect on the outlets you had or wished you had for emotional expression.

Changes in Beliefs: How have your beliefs (about yourself, others, and the world) changed since your teen years?

Letter to Your Teenage Self: Write a letter to your teenage self. What would you want to tell her? What advice, comfort, or warnings might you offer?

Celebrating the Teenage Self: What aspects of your teenage self are you proud of? Reflect on the strengths and unique qualities you possessed, even in the midst of challenges.

Welcome to our next episode looking at ways to protect yourself over the holiday period.

Episode Dedication: HighlySensitiveSoulPodcast

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Enforced Fun: The Holiday Struggle

Now, onto the topic of enforced fun. Enforced fun is that special category of social events like birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and New Year's celebrations. These occasions demand not just your presence but also your participation in spreading joy, hugging, smiling, cheek kisses, laughter, and merriment. But let's be real; enforced fun isn't everyone's cup of tea. It might even make you sound like a Scrooge, but I have to admit, it's the one thing I dislike the most about the holiday season.

Identifying Enforced Fun

Now that we've defined enforced fun, let's talk about how to navigate it, especially during the holiday season, in a way that's safe and respectful to yourself and others.

Navigating Enforced Fun: Strategies

Remember, enforcing boundaries and taking care of your mental well-being is essential during enforced fun events. It's not about being an butt hole, but rather ensuring you're in a healthy state of mind.

For more tips and discussions, follow us me Instagram @SOTWWITHROWAN, and don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected].

Episode Dedication: A shoutout to Apple podcast reviewer “Mr. Fullbottom.”

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Hellooo a big sassy to our first-ever Cauldron of Candor (COC) episode on Season of the Witch.

We kick off with a heartfelt letter from Lost in Limbo, who's found themselves in a tangle with their fiancé after they moved to a small town away from family and friends.

With a cauldron full of witchy wisdom to share, I will be exploring how to turn those heated debates into warm, easy laughs again.... hopefully - all while being a little witchy too.

For links mentioned in the show see below:

2. Backyard Banshee: Herbs for Love, Self-Love, Relationship Support and Attraction

3. GreenWitch: Harmony

4. Magic Spells and Potions: Spell Ritual To Improve Family Harmony

5. Llewellyn Worldwide: Spell: Promote harmony in Relationships and Spell: Family Harmony Ritual

6. Raven and Crone: Harmony, Peace, Inspiration Spells

or you can email me at [email protected]

The Midnight Society Specials are back!!

This time with episodic story-telling... Oooh how contemporary.

For this spooky season I am sticking with the annual tradition of telling ghost stories with the new and original tale 'Straw-Man'.

If you have Spotify, you can now interact with the story too making predictions about what you think might happen next.

Dive into a spine-chilling exploration of fear with me in this week’s episode of Season of the Witch - but not too deep, open water is gross.

Journey through the evolutionary roots of fear, its epigenetic inheritance, and how our bodies react to it. Discover how media magnifies fear, the historical whirlwinds of mass hysteria, and the unique ways the witchy and LGBTQ+ communities navigate through fears.

Plus, get introduced to the enchanting world of October Occult (@octoberoccult) candles in our new witchy business spotlight segment.

Share your eerie or enlightening thoughts with me on socials at @sotwwithrowan or drop a spooky line at [email protected].

Happy Halloween, witches, and a Merry Samhain too! Now, go carve yourself a sexy pumpkin after tuning in.

I. Introduction

II. Evolutionary Exploration of Fear

III. Media’s Magnification of Fear

IV. Witchy Remedies for Fear

V. Community Spotlight

VI. Intersection of LGBTQ+ Community and Horror Genre

VII. Fascination with Fear

Hello my sassy witches and a warm welcome back to another episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken. This week, we voyage into rites of passage and transformational journeys, shedding light on transitions, trauma and much more.

Greetings to all mystical minds, it's your favourite sassy host, Rowan from Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken! I’m here with some news; brace yourselves for the unveiling of COC!! Yes, the Cauldron of Candor - a bewitching podcast series that will simmer alongside our regular brew. This new concoction promises to serve you the richest blend of hot tea, infused with all the truths you maybe didn't ask for and perhaps the odd spell or two.

Cauldron of Candor is not just a podcast, it's a sanctuary where your quandaries meet quirky, with a generous dollop of sass and class. Imagine a sassy agony aunt, dishing out the heartiest brew of advice; it's about embracing the raw, the real, and sometimes the spiritual, in a haven brimming with candid charisma. Facing a crossroads in life? Tackling a tyrant of a boss? Or battling the clouds of self-doubt? Fear not - you just need COC.

Here's your chance to stir the Cauldron of Candor! Pen down your dilemmas and email them to [email protected], or slide into my DMs on Instagram at SOTWWITHROWAN.

Ensure to spell out Cauldron of Candor or simply COC in the subject line or title of your message. And fret not, your identity can remain veiled in mystery, just specify your preference - remember, it will be read out.