43. Cultivating Intuition

Witches’ Sabbatical Our Heartfelt Reflections and Future Visions Welcome, fellow witches, to a special update episode... Join us as we both chat candidly about our Witches Being Witches journeys, delving into the evolution of the podcast, our conversations & friendship, and our personal and joint visions for the future. Plus, we offer our heartfelt thanks to you, our cherished community and coven, for your incredible support along the way ♥ In This Episode: Our reflective look at the highs and lows of the past half-year, sharing some insight into our personal and professional experiences Navigating the intricate dynamics between our friendship and business partnership, unveiling the lessons and special moments along the way Tarra's aspirations and intentions for the upcoming year, both on a personal and professional level Emily shares her vision and goals for the upcoming year, offering insights into personal and career-related goals We end with a special tradition—the final question we pose to each other, mirroring the one asked of every guest on our podcast so far! Anticipating the next enchanting chapter, we eagerly invite your feedback and continued connection. Thank you for being here, fellow witches! Your presence, listenership and support cast a powerful spell that keeps our magical journey alive. With love, Em & T More... Connect with Us: CONNECT WITH EM: @_wellnesswithemily: https://www.instagram.com/_wellnesswithemily/  website: https://www.emilybathgate.com.au CONNECT WITH TARRA: @tarraleerullo: https://www.instagram.com/tarraleerullo/  website: https://www.tarra-lee.com/ Tarra’s new podcast, StarBeing: https://link.chtbl.com/StarBeing Follow + Subscribe: Follow + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and consider leaving a rating or review to show your support for Witches Being Witches. Plus, follow us on Instagram @witchesbeingwitches.

Crafting Stress Resilience We all know that stress isn't great for our health and that stress management is crucial. However, crafting and building resilience to stress might be even more important... In this episode, Em talks about how to support and train the nervous system, build more solid foundations, and help better bounce back from the next inevitable stressful event through crafting stress resilience. As always, we start this episode with an update from us: it's our 50th episode, Tarra's back from Europe, and we have a big Witches Being Witches update for you! In This Episode: Understand how various types of stress affect our bodies and overall health - physically, mentally, emotionally, and even environmentally A recap of the intricacies of the nervous system, and the interplay between its 'fight or flight' and 'rest + digest' modes within our bodies Learn about the signs of chronic stress observed by Em in her naturopathic clients, as well as how to discern whether you are in 'freeze' mode Remembering that life doesn't just happen to us - we are not just passive observers, but the protagonists, authors, and directors of our own lives Uncover some of Em's favourite herbs for combating long-term, chronic stress and for supporting stress resilience, including adaptogens (like Withania or Ashwaghanda), nervine herbs (like Skullcap) to tone + restore the nervous system, and anxiolytic herbs (like Passionflower) to alleviate anxiety Gain insights into the HPA axis and HPA dysfunction, also known as "adrenal fatigue" or "adrenal exhaustion" Nutritional medicine for stress resilience: explore the role of specific macronutrients and micronutrients in supporting a healthy nervous system, alongside the significance of mindful eating The powerful benefits of mindfulness, meditation, and exercise in managing stress and cultivating resilience Learn how adopting cyclical living can support your nervous system and encourage self-compassion Self-reflection, and why reflecting on our values, how we feel, and what we want to be remembered for is so helpful Explore the importance of supporting and activating the vagal nerve to enhance stress resilience Discover some of Em's top practical tips for stress resilience, including cold exposure therapy, yoga, balance, a good cry, and having fun! Recognise the importance of seeking support when needed, and the various types of support available More... More Listening: Episode 31: Nurturing the Nervous System Episode 29: Anxiety Awareness Episode 4: Kinesiology & the Subconscious Mind with Rachel Dhanjal Follow + Subscribe to be the First to Hear More: Follow + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and on Instagram + Facebook, to be the first to hear more! Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebo...

Angel Guidance In this episode, Isabelle von Fallois joins us to discuss angel guidance; the importance of faith and self-belief, and accessing the advice and support of our angels. Isabelle is an angel therapy practitioner, mystic, medium, pianist, best-selling author, and the founder of ANGEL LIFE COACH + ANGEL HEALING Training. It is Isabelle's great desire to open people's hearts to more light, love and peace, and to show them that anything is possible if we simply trust and have faith. Towards the end of this episode (at 1:23:34), Isabelle offers an intuitive meditation to embody the energy of Mary Magdelene. In This Episode: Isabelle's journey, starting with her first near-death experience as a small child, through to her life-changing visit from Archangel Raphael, and to now working with (and training others in) angel frequencies Isabelle's thoughts on near-death experiences: what she believes happens, and what they can teach us The daily spiritual practice and rituals Isabelle relies upon to support her self-belief and connection to her angels, including breathwork and kundalini Isabelle's lineage of courage and clairvoyance, and how both have shaped her mission An important and potent reminder about money, investment, manifestation, and living in alignment Developing faith, receiving support, and practising trust - in this lifetime, and others - and enhancing our clair senses to connect to our angels (including our two guardian angels) Astrology, and how it can support us in transcending thoughts and reclaiming our personal power Isabelle's thoughts on divine timing, intuition, and the value of time spent Divine feminine energy and female empowerment, the magic in the experience of women living cyclically, and Isabelle's reminder of how powerful women truly are Isabelle's reading for us right now, and her insights on the 'Black Madonna' energy and the importance of shadow work and embracing the darkness More... About Isabelle and her work: https://www.isabelle-von-fallois.de/ Instagram: @isavonfallois Facebook: Isabelle von Fallois Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

Pluto & Soul Evolution Traditional Vedic Astrology typically doesn't look at the influence and role of Pluto on our soul evolution, as the planet wasn't technically discovered until the 1930s. However, understanding the placements of Pluto in our Vedic (or Sidereal) astrology charts enables an insight into some of our karmic lessons, and therefore the possibilities for soul evolution. So, in this episode, Tarra shines a light on Pluto, how it might play out in our astrological charts, and how we can ultimately use these insights for the purpose of soul evolution. In This Episode: A background on Pluto: its discovery and later its re-categorisation (as a dwarf planet), its orbit, and how it's considered Mars's higher octave planet The current transits: where Pluto is currently (according to both Western Astrology and Vedic Astrology), what this means from an energetic perspective for the collective, and what we can learn Evolutionary Astrology for personal growth and evolution, and how Tarra is fusing Evolutionary with Vedic to uncover past-life dynamics and soul purpose Tarra's thoughts on reincarnation, soul evolution and Moksha - how the soul is eternal while the physical body is only temporary on our journey back to Source Pluto and our karmic journey: what it can show about where we left off and what it teaches us about the lessons and challenges we may experience in this lifetime or incarnation Tarra's personal experience with gaining insight and conscious awareness from her Pluto placement and its themes, lessons and opportunities Working with the placements of Pluto as a tool for deep inner healing and shadow work for transformation and final liberation More... Discover Your Vedic/Sidereal Chart Astro Seek's Sidereal Birth Chart Calculator Pluto's (Vedic) Placements Over the Years Sep 1932 - Nov 1952: Cancer Nov 1952 - Oct 1968: Leo Oct 1968 - Dec 1980: Virgo Dec 1980 - Dec 1992: Libra Dec 1992 - Dec 2005: Scorpio Dec 2005 - Feb 2020: Sagittarius Feb 2020 - Jan 2040: Capricorn Our Current Obsessions: Em's: getting back into Pilates, and the herb Magnolia (aka Magnolia officinalis) Tarra's: 'Understanding Modern Spirituality' by Inna Segal, and looking into the frequencies of fabrics Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

Celebration & Reflection | Solstice & 2 Years of Witches Being Witches In this episode, we celebrate and reflect on the eve of Solstice (Winter Solstice here in Australia) and Witches Being Witches' 2nd Birthday! Together, we celebrate all that we've achieved as individuals this year so far, and as a podcast over these past two years, while taking a moment for reflection; on our intentions for 2023 and beyond, and on our challenges and highlights on our podcasting journey so far. And we invite you to use the potent Solstice as an opportunity for celebration and reflection, too. In This Episode: The meaning of Solstice, and how it has been traditionally celebrated The energy and astrology of this Solstice, and how to work with it to reflect and set your intentions for the remainder of the year A review and reflection of the intentions we set for 2023, and our own intentions for the remainder of this year An honest and open reflection of the journey of Witches Being Witches so far Witches Being Witches' Vedic Astrology natal chart A reflection on some of our favourite moments from the chats we've had on the podcast so far More... More Listening: Episode 13: Burnout & the Journey to Joy with Tammy Guest Episode 24: Doula of Death with Jessica Reis Episode 38: Vedic Meditation with Krista Sanderson Episode 42: Botox & the Dark Side of Beauty with Gretch Elizabeth Episode 46: Unlocking the Secret Language of Your Body with Inna Segal Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

Unlocking the Secret Language of Your Body In this episode, we are joined by Inna Segal to discuss unlocking the secret language of our bodies. Inna is an internationally recognised healer, teacher, professional speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness. By intuitive means, she can ‘see’ illness and blocks in a person’s body. Inna’s intention is to help you understand yourself, reflect back on what she sees, and therefore guide you on a transformative healing journey, ultimately by fostering communication with your soul and creating a map for exploration. In This Episode: Inna's teenage years and health challenges - including back pain, psoriasis, and digestive problems - and how she overcame these issues to ultimately restore her well-being Understanding and focusing on the significance of the "why" behind your desire for well-being, and not just the "how" Ancestral connection, unresolved experiences, and the impact on our own well-being The importance of shifting from a victim mindset to embracing a more empowering attitude when it comes to health and healing Approaching pain and discomfort with curiosity, allowing ourselves to uncover valuable insights and discoveries about who we truly are The importance of embracing the awareness that you are a unique being with your own distinct path Multiple Earth lives, and why Inna believes it’s important not to get too caught up in past lives The way emotions manifest in various parts of our bodies, and how we can explore, and effectively manage and transform, these emotions Finally, the value in embracing kindness as a starting point on any healing journey More... About Inna and her work: https://www.innasegal.com/ Instagram: @innasegalautho Inna's free 4-hour masterclass Inna's Books: The Secret Language of Your Body The Secret of Life Wellness Understanding Modern Spirituality Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

Overcoming Perfectionism Perfectionism can be defined as the tendency to set high, unrelenting standards of and for ourselves, in all areas of our lives. It's the constant pursuit of 'perfect' - a subjective concept and so an unattainable, never-ending pursuit - often leaving us feeling frustrated, anxious, exhausted, burnt out, and with a sense of compromised self-worth. So, in this episode, Emily (who refers to herself as a 'recovering perfectionist') speaks on how we can work to overcome perfectionism - or at least start to work with it to enjoy its gifts, and embrace ourselves as perfectly imperfect. In This Episode: The origins of perfectionism from a psychological perspective Schemas and the ego, and how both ultimately work to protect us The 'Unrelenting Standards' schema (or life trap): its characteristics, origins, and how it so often plays out How perfectionism manifests in the physical body, and how it can impact our health behaviours The gifts and benefits of this schema Adaptive vs. maladaptive perfectionism, and adaptive vs. maladaptive coping strategies Emily's thoughts on, and practical tools for, overcoming perfectionism and reaching a healthier level of balance Plus, as always, we start the episode with a life update from the both of us - our wins, challenges and obsessions from the past couple of weeks. More... Our Current Obsessions: Em's: Australian Bush Flowers 'Woman Essence' Tarra's: low-tox living Recommended Listening: Episode 35: Feminine & Masculine Polarity Episode 31: Nurturing the Nervous System Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

Eclipse Magic: A Vedic Perspective Eclipses are considered significant celestial events that bring change and transform time. The period between two eclipses is known as the 'eclipse season', and it is a sensitive time lasting for about 15 days. Today's episode lands mid-eclipse season, between the total solar eclipse on the 20th of April 2023 and the upcoming lunar eclipse later this week (5th/6th of May 2023). So, in this episode, Tarra speaks on the significance of eclipses, and how to work with their energy and navigate the change and challenges they bring. In This Episode: The transformational time between two eclipses Why it is recommended to avoid making major decisions or starting new projects during this time How eclipses act as a catalyst for change, shifts, and the unexpected Eclipses as a trigger for important turning points in your life; something ends while something new begins How eclipses can help you to do things you never thought you could The Libra energy of the Lunar Eclipse, and how this may impact the world — and you personally Vedic astrological remedies for the eclipse period Plus, as always, we start the episode with a life update from both of us - our wins, challenges and obsessions from the past couple of weeks. More... Our Current Obsessions: Em's: A Very British Cult podcast by BBC4 Tarra's: The Herbal Astrology Oracle Deck by Adriana Ayales Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

Cultivating Intuition Gut feeling, instinct, a sixth sense, an inner knowing... whatever you prefer to label it, we all have an innate form of conscious knowledge available to all of us: our intuition. Intuition refers to our ability for knowledge and understanding without conscious reasoning or logical analysis, often described as arising from our soul or higher self. In this episode, we talk about how cultivating our intuition ultimately enables greater guidance. In This Episode: Technology and artificial intelligence in today's society, and how our intuition can help us to distinguish what's truly real Intuition as an inherent, innate and self-protective ability, and the process of cultivating intuition as a skill The role of self-trust, full experiences, and reflection in fostering intuition The science of intuition, and how it can be explained from the perspectives of psychology and neurology Our tips for enhancing intuition in a society that has a tendency to want to stamp it out Our personal experiences with intuition, and how we each tune into our own Plus, as always, we start the episode with a life update from both of us - our wins, challenges and obsessions from the past couple of weeks. More... Our Current Obsessions: Em's: Habits of a Goddess affirmations podcast Tarra's: Her 11-step hair routine Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

Gretch Elizabeth is a natural researcher, former high school teacher, beauty industry educator, and the founder of Never Tox. Never Tox is an online community of over 25,000 people that offers education about Botox and supports those experiencing side effects. While Botox – also known as Botulinum Toxin – is a known neurotoxin (and “one…