In this episode of the Sober Witch Life Podcast, Sunshine Witchski delves into the emotional journey of healing and recovery. She shares personal stories of childhood memories resurfacing, the impact of emotional manipulation, and the transformative power of facing past traumas. Sunshine emphasizes the importance of compassion, understanding, and the spiritual framework of witchcraft in reclaiming one's self and healing from within.

Keywords

healing, recovery, emotional manipulation, childhood memories, witchcraft, self-compassion, trauma, personal growth, spiritual framework, emotional journey

Takeaways

• I felt the memory not as something meant to hurt me, but as something meant to free me.
• When the body is finally safe enough, it begins to release what it once held incredibly tightly to.
• These memories come forward not to punish you but to liberate you.
• You're not going backwards. You're not losing progress. You're not failing at recovery.
• Every time a memory surfaces, you have an opportunity to respond differently than what you once would.
• Emotional manipulation like this rarely gets talked about.
• The constant threat of losing the one being who gave me comfort was its own form of violence.
• Recovery gives us the tools to witness what was once unbearable.
• Our witchcraft gives us the spiritual framework to understand these moments as sacred acts of reclamation.
• You deserve to heal in your own time and in your own way.

In this conversation, Sunshine Witchski shares her journey of self-discovery and healing through sobriety. She reflects on her inner child and the profound impact of confronting her past, emphasizing the difference between mere survival and truly living. The discussion highlights the importance of honesty and acknowledgment in the healing process.

Takeaways

The inner child teaches survival skills.

Sobriety allows for true self-reflection.

Honesty is crucial in healing.

Acknowledging the past is necessary for growth.

Healing requires being seen and heard.

Sobriety can lead to unexpected awakenings.

Survival is not the same as living fully.

Facing the inner child is a transformative experience.

Self-discovery is a journey, not a destination.

Emotional acknowledgment is key to recovery.

About Sunshine

Sunshine is a Psychic Medium, Soul Healer, Reiki Master, High Priestess and the pink-haired trailblazer behind The Sober Witch Life movement and founder of the Sovereign Phoenix. As a recovering alcoholic and spiritual mentor, she helps witches in recovery rediscover their magick and align with their highest purpose.

Connect and Learn More:

Website: https://soberwitch.life

Recovery Coven Events: https://thesovereignphoenix.com/recovery-coven-calendar/

The Sovereign Phoenix (Nonprofit): https://thesovereignphoenix.org

Book — The Sober Witch Life: A Magickal Guide to Recovery: https://illuminateunschool.com/buy/sober-witch-life-a-magickal-guide-to-recovery/

Merchandise: https://soberwitch.life/shop

In this episode of the Sober Witch Life podcast, Sunshine Witchski discusses the creation of the Sovereign Phoenix, a legally recognized religious fellowship aimed at providing support and community for witches in recovery. She shares her personal journey of recovery and how witchcraft has played a crucial role in her sobriety. The conversation explores the need for a spiritual recovery model that honors diverse identities and practices, the legal recognition of witchcraft as a faith, and the importance of creating safe spaces for healing and connection among witches.

Takeaways

Witchcraft became a lifeline during recovery.

The Sovereign Phoenix is a legally recognized faith.

Spiritual practices are essential for recovery.

Many witches feel isolated in their recovery journey.

Traditional recovery programs often exclude spiritual practices.

Witchcraft is a legitimate faith tradition.

Legal protection is necessary for practicing witchcraft.

Spiritual practices can help regulate emotions and trauma.

The Sovereign Phoenix aims to unite mystical and practical healing.

Creating community is vital for witches in recovery.

📿 Whether you're recovering from alcohol, food, toxic relationships, or just seeking more spiritual alignment—this is for you.

🌟 Join Our Community:

🔗 Website: Illuminate: The Unschool of Sober Witchcraft. https://illuminateunschool.com/ 

🔗 The Sovereign Phoenix

https://thesovereignphoenix.com/

🔗 The Sober Witch Life: A Magickal Guide to Recovery: Get the Book. https://illuminateunschool.com/sober-witch-life-book-a-magickal-guide-to-recovery/

In this episode of the Sober Witch Life podcast, Sunshine Witchski reflects on the significance of the season surrounding Samhain and Halloween, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, navigating grief, and honoring emotions in recovery. She shares her personal journey of reflection, the challenges of letting go, and the need to protect one's peace during this time of year. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace the darkness as a healing opportunity and to prioritize self-care and emotional well-being.

Takeaways

This time of the year always asks for me to slow down.

I feel like the brakes have been pulled on me.

Recovering includes this aspect of remembering.

It's been a heavy, heavy last week or so.

I don't have to rush through this grief.

This season allows us to reflect and mourn anything in life that we have lost.

I want smaller and slower.

Grief is not an enemy to my recovery.

It's not selfish to choose you.

Protect it like it's a promise to your soul.

In this episode of the Sober Witch Life podcast, Sunshine Witchski shares her transformative journey from a corporate job to embracing her true self through recovery. She discusses the importance of listening to intuition, recognizing signs and synchronicities from the universe, and trusting the process of healing. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she emphasizes the significance of being open to the messages around us and the lessons learned from nature.

Takeaways

I walked away from a corporate job without a plan.

I was spiritually and emotionally bankrupt after years of stress.

Recovery helped me reconnect with my intuition.

The universe communicates in feelings and images, not just words.

Trusting the unseen is crucial in recovery.

Signs and synchronicities guide us on our path.

Nature teaches us important lessons about trust and awareness.

Listening to the universe is a divine act.

Healing involves surrender, awareness, and transmutation.

The universe is always speaking; we just need to listen.

📿 Whether you're recovering from alcohol, food, toxic relationships, or just seeking more spiritual alignment—this is for you.

🌟 Join Our Community:

🔗 Website: Illuminate: The Unschool of Sober Witchcraft. https://illuminateunschool.com/ 

🔗 The Recovery Coven: Monthly Membership. https://illuminateunschool.com/recovery-coven-monthly-membership/

🔗 The Sober Witch Life Mobile App: Visit Here. https://illuminateunschool.com/sober-witch-mobile-app/

🔗 The Sober Witch Life: A Magickal Guide to Recovery: Get the Book. https://illuminateunschool.com/sober-witch-life-book-a-magickal-guide-to-recovery/

In this episode of the Silver Witch Life podcast, Sunshine Witchski reflects on her journey of recovery, marking significant milestones in her life. She shares personal stories about her struggles with addiction, the impact of relationships, and the transformative power of surrendering to change. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of finding peace, self-love, and community in the healing process. As she celebrates six years of sobriety, she looks forward to new beginnings and the creation of a nonprofit for witches in recovery.

Takeaways

Life is a journey of reflection and growth.

Significant dates can mark profound changes in our lives.

Relationships can deeply influence our recovery journey.

Surrendering to change can lead to healing and empowerment.

Finding peace is essential in the recovery process.

Magic can be found in the act of letting go.

Self-love is crucial for personal transformation.

Community support is vital in recovery.

Every step towards healing is met with grace.

Celebrating milestones can inspire new beginnings.

📿 Whether you're recovering from alcohol, food, toxic relationships, or just seeking more spiritual alignment—this is for you.

🌟 Join Our Community:

🔗 Website: Illuminate: The Unschool of Sober Witchcraft. https://illuminateunschool.com/ 

🔗 The Recovery Coven: Monthly Membership. https://illuminateunschool.com/recovery-coven-monthly-membership/

🔗 The Sober Witch Life Mobile App: Visit Here. https://illuminateunschool.com/sober-witch-mobile-app/

🔗 The Sober Witch Life: A Magickal Guide to Recovery: Get the Book. https://illuminateunschool.com/sober-witch-life-book-a-magickal-guide-to-recovery/

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In this episode of The Sober Witch Life Podcast, Sunshine Witchski reflects on her own journey through recovery and spirituality while introducing a new monthly tarot reading for the collective. Through the lens of witchcraft and divine guidance, Sunshine explores themes of truth, action, and patience, encouraging listeners to embrace both magic and mindfulness as part of their healing. As the pagan calendar turns and November’s energy invites renewal, each week’s reading offers insight into reflection, growth, and the power of community in recovery.

Listeners are reminded that healing is a shared experience—one that blossoms when we allow ourselves to be supported by others and grounded in spiritual practice.

In this episode of the Sober Witch Life podcast, Sunshine Witchski shares her personal struggles with insomnia and the planning of an upcoming event that celebrates recovery and witchcraft. She discusses the serendipitous connections made with fellow authors and the spiritual guidance that has shaped the event. The conversation delves into the challenges of addiction, particularly among witches, and emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a form of magic and healing.

Takeaways

Sunshine struggles with insomnia and has for years.

The upcoming event has been in planning since July.

Collaboration with other authors enhances community spirit.

Serendipitous encounters often lead to meaningful connections.

The event will feature local authors and their stories.

Addiction is a common struggle among witches.

Storytelling serves as a powerful form of magic.

Recovery requires facing uncomfortable truths.

Sensitivity can feel like a burden for many witches.

Sharing personal stories can inspire others. 

In this episode of the Sober Witch Life Podcast, Sunshine Witchski reflects on personal loss, the transformative energies of recent eclipses, and the power of community in recovery. She shares her journey of writing the Sober Witch Life book, the milestones achieved in its distribution, and the collective healing it represents for those in recovery who practice witchcraft. Sunshine emphasizes the importance of belonging and the future goals for expanding this movement, including creating a nonprofit for religious protection for witches in recovery.

Takeaways

Grief can affect anyone, regardless of how well you knew the person.

Eclipse energies can bring about significant personal transformation.

Community plays a vital role in recovery and personal growth.

The Sober Witch Life book is a tool for collective healing.

Sobriety and witchcraft can coexist harmoniously.

The journey of writing the book was deeply personal and transformative.

Selling copies of the book is about more than just sales; it's about connection.

The book has become a community resource for those in recovery.

Future goals include expanding the reach of the Sober Witch Life movement.

Every witch in recovery deserves a place where they belong.

Keywords

grief, loss, eclipse, transformation, community, recovery, witchcraft, Sober Witch Life, milestones, healing

In this episode of Sober Witch Life, Sunshine Witchski discusses the launch of her merchandise store in honor of National Recovery Month. She reflects on the significance of recovery and witchcraft, emphasizing the importance of visibility and pride for witches in recovery. The conversation also introduces the Sovereign Phoenix, a spiritual fellowship aimed at supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Sunshine shares her personal experiences and the deeper meanings behind her merchandise, encouraging listeners to embrace their identities and stories.

Takeaways

The launch of the Sober Witch Life merchandise coincides with National Recovery Month.

Merchandise serves as a declaration of identity and pride in recovery and witchcraft.

The designs reflect a spirit of rebellion and empowerment for those in recovery.

The Sovereign Phoenix is a nonprofit aimed at supporting witches in recovery.

Recovery is not just about substance use; it encompasses deeper emotional healing.

Visibility for witches in recovery is crucial to combat stigma and promote acceptance.

Each product is a talisman representing survival and pride in one's journey.

The conversation highlights the importance of sharing personal recovery stories.

Sunshine emphasizes that recovery and witchcraft are intertwined and sacred.

The merchandise aims to create a community of support and visibility for witches in recovery.

Keywords

Sober Witch Life, recovery, witchcraft, merchandise, Sovereign Phoenix, spiritual fellowship, National Recovery Month, healing, visibility, pride