In this episode, Amber Renee shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, shedding shame, and reembodying her divine feminine. We delve into her personal stories of awakening, sexual healing, and embracing her authentic power as a witch, priestess, and leader. Tune in for raw insights on motherhood, spirituality, and how to reclaim your true self in a patriarchal world.

In this episode:

• Amber’s early connection to the unseen realm and her experiences with sexuality from a young age.
• The shame and conditioning around sexuality, witchcraft, and divine feminine energy.
• How physical ailments like pelvic pain and bladder issues are intertwined with suppressed emotions and shame.
• The significance of archetypes like Kali, Lilith, and Mary Magdalene in reclaiming feminine power.
• The journey of awakening to dark feminine aspects such as rage, primal sexuality, and sovereignty.
• Practical ways to talk to children about consent, bodies, and sexuality from a young age.
• The importance of authentic vulnerability in business, relationships, and personal growth.
• Critique of societal conditioning that trains women to be likable and predefined roles for feminine expression.
• Amber’s current work with women leaders, taboo, and the erotic as a creative force.
• The potential for a shift towards a matriarchal society rooted in authenticity and embodied feminine power.

This episode invites you to embrace your shadows, honor your sacred feminine, and step into sovereign power. Share with your community and awaken the collective consciousness!

Follow Amber Renee on IG @theamberrenee and visit her website at missamberrenee.com

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In this episode, Taylar and Amber are joined by Kaytlin Bailey, a passionate sex worker rights advocate, stand up comedian, and notorious old pro. Kaytlin candidly shares personal stories, insights on policy, and her journey through activism for the oldest profession. Your Witches deep dive about the histories, myths, and realities of sex work and witchcraft, exploring their intersections, societal stigmas, and what it truly means to reclaim agency over one's body and story.

In this episode:

• Kaytlin shares her origin story and the surreal experience of disclosing her sex work to her family
• The evolution of sex work laws from the 19th century to today, including Nevada's unique model
• How criminalization fosters violence and stigma, and examples from countries like New Zealand and Belgium
• The deep historical links between witches and sex workers, rooted in repression and rebellion
• Strategies for allies: how to create safe spaces and support sex worker advocacy endeavors
• The importance of storytelling, media, and community organizing in shifting societal perceptions
• Insights on self-care practices from Kaytlin, including hydration, body work, and self-compassion
• A powerful card pull from the Tarot: The Empress — embodying divine feminine energy, power, and nurturing

This episode encourages a radical rethinking of societal narratives about sexuality and empowerment, reminding us that safety, consent, and community are the pathways to liberation. Let’s shed shame, embrace knowledge, and support those leading the charge.

Follow Kaytlin on IG @kaytlinbailey | Follow Old Pros on IG @oldprosonline and visit her website at oldprosonline.org/

You can listen to Kaytlin's podcast The Oldest Profession Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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In this episode, we explore the profound journey of embracing spiritual practices, debunking societal misconceptions about witches, and the power of community and activism in shaping collective change. Our guest, Maritza Schäfer, shares her inspiring story from growing up in Chile to becoming a witch and activist in California, highlighting how spirituality and activism intertwine.

In this episode:

• Maritza's childhood in Chile under a dictatorship and her early connection to witchcraft
• Navigating societal perceptions of witches in Latin America versus the US
• The paradox of being deeply spiritual and scientifically trained, and how that shapes her worldview
• The importance of community, collective action, and helping others in activism
• How embracing self-expression through witchcraft empowers personal and collective growth
• The role of storytelling and consciousness in changing public opinion and dismantling societal illusions
• Practical ways to reconnect with your innate magic and integrate it into everyday life
• The activism and spiritual tools offered through Bruja School
• The significance of owning your full power as a witch and healer in challenging systems of oppression

This episode merges spirituality, activism, and personal empowerment—aimed at inspiring you to recognize and own your magic while taking tangible steps toward collective justice.

Follow Maritza on IG @maritza.a.schafer and visit her website at brujaschool.com

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In this heartfelt episode, Stefanie Caponi shares her transformative journey from childhood moves to becoming a renowned astrologer, tarot reader, and author. Dive deep into her story of resilience, shadow work, and embracing the magic within to create a life aligned with true authenticity and purpose.

In this episode:

• Stefanie recounts her early childhood experiences and the significance of moving during formative years
• How her intuitive side and Catholic upbringing blended into her spiritual awakening
• Her journey into tarot, art, and building a successful deck and book empire
• Lessons learned from relationship challenges, motherhood, and spiritual rebirths
• Practical insights on trusting the universe, surrendering control, and the power of community
• Visualize success with a collective card pull for 2026 and what energetics we are stepping into

Stefanie emphasizes that everyone's journey involves spirals—moments of chaos leading to awakening. Her story encourages trusting the process, honoring cycles, and knowing that your unfolding is precisely aligned with your highest good. Whether exploring tarot, astrology, or motherhood, her insights serve as a reminder that transformation is a continuous, sacred dance.

Follow Stefanie on IG @moonvoidtarot and visit her website at moonvoidtarot.com

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This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with Sadie Olson for a juicy, joy-filled conversation about confidence, magic, and letting your inner witch have some fun.

Sadie shares her journey from growing up Catholic to fully embracing her identity as a witch and psychic medium—one shaped by travel, healing, and deep trust in divine timing. From sacred sites across the globe to the everyday rituals that anchor her, this episode is an invitation to loosen your grip, follow your intuition, and let play be part of your spiritual practice.

We talk manifestation, nervous system regulation, business confidence, and what Sadie calls “spiritual puberty”—that moment when your soul outgrows the old rules and asks for more. This conversation is full of practical tools, honest reflections, and a reminder that joy is not a distraction from the work… it is the work.

✨ Themes We Explore

• Growing up Catholic and questioning spiritual identity
• Blending energy work, intuition, and natural healing
• Travel as initiation: Bali, India, Korea & beyond
• Stepping into witchcraft and mediumship
• Manifestation tools like scripting, EFT tapping, and intuition activation
• Confidence, vulnerability, and showing up online
• Building community through Hot Witch University
• Regulating the nervous system while expanding belief
• Embracing big dreams, playfulness, and divine timing

Follow Sadie on IG @iamsadieolson and visit her website at hotwitchuniverse.com

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What if connecting with Spirit was less fear… and more fun?

This week on Waking Up The Witch, we’re joined by Barbra Banner, a psychic evidential trance medium who said yes to her gifts later in life—and never looked back. Barbra shares how Spirit shows up through laughter, love, and unmistakable signs, reminding us that the veil is thinner (and friendlier) than we think.

We talk about reincarnation, soul evolution, and the healing that happens when messages from loved ones come through exactly when we need them. This episode is full of warmth, humor, and those "did that just happen?" moments that make you question everything you thought you knew about the afterlife.

If you’ve ever felt watched over, received a sign you couldn’t explain, or sensed a loved one nearby—this one’s for you. 🌙✨

Follow Barbra on IG @bannermedium13 and TikTok @barbrabanner13 and visit her website at bannermedium.com

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This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with the powerful Danielle Crease, a personal trainer and breathwork coach whose story is rooted in survival, embodiment, and radical self-trust.

Danielle shares her journey from a challenging childhood in Miami to a life-altering near-death experience caused by a boating accident—an initiation that cracked her open and reshaped everything she thought she knew about herself, her body, and her purpose. She speaks candidly about navigating depression, reclaiming her strength, and learning how breath, movement, and community became her medicine.

Together, we explore what it means to honor the body as a sacred vessel, to feel the full spectrum of human emotion without bypassing, and to rebuild a sense of safety and power from the inside out. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear—and that sometimes our greatest awakenings come from the moments that almost break us.

✨ Themes We Explore

• Surviving a near-death experience and spiritual awakening
• Growing up in Miami and navigating early adversity
• Depression, embodiment, and nervous system healing
• Breathwork and movement as portals to empowerment
• The role of community in recovery and growth
• Self-care as an embodied, lived practice
• Embracing grief, joy, and everything in between
• Redefining strength after trauma
• Turning pain into purpose

Follow Danielle on IG @embodiedbydcfit and visit her website at www.strengthbeyondcircumstance.com

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This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar welcome Mike Mayes, also known as the Blue Collar Astrologer, for a raw and real conversation about authenticity, astrology, and carving your own path.

Mike shares stories from his upbringing in Louisville, Kentucky—shaped by contrasting parental influences, punk rock energy, skate culture, and a father involved in a motorcycle gang. His early life was anything but conventional, and those experiences became the fuel for a winding journey through skateboarding, acting, stand-up comedy, and eventually, astrology.

We talk about what it means to live truthfully, even when the road looks nothing like what you were taught to expect. Mike opens up about how astrology became a tool for self-understanding and healing, offering insight into Chiron, personal wounds, and the power of aligning with who you actually are—not who the world told you to be.

This episode is an invitation to embrace your weird, your wisdom, and your wild path—and to trust that every detour is part of the map.

✨ Themes We Explore

• Growing up in Louisville with layered family dynamics
• Punk rock, skate culture, and shaping identity
• Navigating a non-linear life path
• From acting and comedy to astrology
• Authenticity as a spiritual practice
• Astrology as a tool for growth and healing
• Chiron, wounds, and wisdom
• Embracing your unique calling
• Aligning with your true self

Follow Mike on IG @bluecollarastrologer and TikTok @astrologermikemayes and visit his website at astro-mike-mayes.web.app

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In this unedited episode, Taylar & Amber reflect on the past year, sharing personal highs and lows, business achievements, and future goals. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing personal life with business, the joy of community support, and the excitement of upcoming projects. They also discuss the importance of authenticity, the impact of planetary shifts, and the significance of small victories in both personal and professional realms.

Connect with us on Patreon.com/wakinupthewitch and jump into the conversations! We look forward to creating more magic together in 2026 🥳

This week on Waking Up The Witch, we sit down with the one of Taylar's bestie - Jessi Utley, whose life story is woven with resilience, compassion, and a whole lot of heart. From growing up in Illinois to stepping into her calling as a nurse practitioner, Jessi takes us on a journey through the moments that shaped her including the messy, the magical, and everything in between.

She opens up about navigating her parents’ divorce, the surprising discovery of a half-brother later in life, and the ways family dynamics carved both challenges and strength into her path. Jessi’s decision to pursue nursing came from her deep desire to care for others, and she shares what it’s really like to work in urgent care, hospice, and inside the homes of the people she serves.

We also explore her relationship with music, self-care, and the inner work required to stay grounded while holding space for others. This conversation is full of tender honesty, personal growth, and reflections on love, support, and the complexities of being human.

✨ Themes We Explore

• Growing up in Illinois and navigating shifting family dynamics
• The emotional impact of divorce and discovering a half-sibling
• Finding purpose through nursing and caregiving
• Lessons from urgent care, hospice work, and home visits
• How music, self-care, and connection support her wellbeing
• The dance between personal growth and professional responsibility
• Creating healthy relationships and honoring what truly matters
• The importance of family support and community care

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