The Word Witch Podcast

Today, host Domenica Million interviews Chisato Hota, a doctorate-level social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, and licensed professional clinical counselor who serves people who feel disconnected, including children who've experienced trauma, overwhelmed parents, neurodiverse families, and sexually exploited children. Chisato emphasizes believing survivors, shares her education and career path, and explains how she prevents burnout through therapy, supportive relationships, seeking “light,” and her children. She discusses creating her children’s book and journal Our Choices (Red and Green Choice Monsters) to help kids externalize behavior choices, its awards, and its use in a 10-week program. The pair also discuss academic writing and how important work is not always accessible to the everyday person.04:36 Meet Chisato Hota06:10 Believing Survivors Matters08:16 Her Training And Licenses13:44 Avoiding Therapist Burnout18:56 Writing A Children’s Book22:11 Red And Green Monsters24:38 Publishing And Awards29:31 Turning Books Into Business33:02 Academic Writing Basics38:24 Why Academic Work Feels Dense42:44 Autism Chapter Interviews with Chisato's kids56:04 Where To ConnectConnect with Chisato:Kindful Place Therapy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574623157587&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfrKindful Therapy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kindfulplacetherapyAutism Facebook Page:https://m.facebook.com/100063466153688/Chisato's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therapist_mamabearConnect with Word Witch:Website: https://bio.site/WordwitchccNewsletter: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/oOFkxT0bpWYupwm06Qp3Bestselling Book Formula: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/NIklZwPdbBSImNEFRiAWApply to Be On the Show: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/fW3j3IbmtWHGXPMcor9OAffiliate Links:Vellum: https://store.vellum.pub?via=wordwitch

On the Word Witch Podcast, host Domenica Million interviews writer and energy healer Natalia Dekine about her path to Reiki and sound healing, her memoir What Happens in the Cocoon, and writing during difficult times. Dekine describes becoming severely ill with Lyme disease during the pandemic, multiple hospital visits, and limited progress in conventional care until acupuncture helped restore her mobility and led her to Reiki and sound therapy. Natalia explains how the book evolved from an initial 2019 vision and covers her upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness, trauma, marriage, illness, and encounters with the divine through both religion and healing arts, encouraging listeners to give themselves grace and tell their stories.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:25 Natalia’s Healing Work02:29 Lyme Disease04:32 Western vs Holistic Care11:45 Faith Crisis and Deconstruction15:26 Shunned by Community20:04 Call to Write the Memoir24:07 Writer’s Block31:58 Inside What Happens in the Cocoon36:54 Tell Your Story42:02 Where to Find Natalia42:32 Closing GoodbyeConnect with Natalia Dekine:https://linktr.ee/nataliadekineConnect with Word Witch:Website: https://bio.site/WordwitchccNewsletter: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/oOFkxT0bpWYupwm06Qp3Bestselling Book Formula: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/NIklZwPdbBSImNEFRiAWApply to Be On the Show: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/fW3j3IbmtWHGXPMcor9OAffiliate Links:Vellum: https://store.vellum.pub?via=wordwitch

Tarot, Writing, and Evolving Editions with Tam Dillon | Word Witch PodcastDomenica Million interviews author and mentor Tam Dillon about tarot as an intuitive, symbolic tool (not Hollywood-style fate prediction), and how her book The Art of Tarot evolved through multiple editions as her work expanded. They tackle a common author fear: outgrowing what you once wrote, and explain why new editions (or new books) are a natural evolution. Tam shares how journaling helped her draft her memoir quickly, why storytelling can be deeply healing, and how publishing boosts credibility and business opportunities beyond book sales.00:00 Meet Tam Dillon01:08 Why This Episode Matters03:36 Podcast Intro and Promise04:31 The Procrastination Loop06:44 Free Book Formula Offer08:13 Tam’s Work and Who She Serves09:37 Mentoring Pillars and Process13:25 Spiritual Roots and Influences17:49 How The Art of Tarot Began21:01 Tarot Myths and Hollywood23:19 Reading Tarot Through Symbols25:27 Editions Evolve Your Work27:59 Tarot Traditions Explained30:34 Writing Your Unique Angle35:55 Memoir Walking With the Fool41:01 Memoir Impact and Rewrites42:35 Writing as Healing Journey48:13 Storytelling Roots and Survival50:07 Journals to First Draft55:33 Why Expand the Memoir58:52 Tarot Archetypes and Authorship01:06:46 Publishing and Editorial Support01:09:14 Healing Writers Wounds01:15:37 Book ROI and CredibilityVellum: https://store.vellum.pub?via=wordwitchPlottr: plottr.com/?ref=wordwitchNewsletter: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/oOFkxT0bpWYupwm06Qp3Bestselling Book Formula: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/NIklZwPdbBSImNEFRiAWHow to Write a Bestselling Personal Development Book workshop Interest List: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/hnIsnfFnIpI3HgXhRde4Dark Literature Academy Interest List: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/ZGxwVBAXom4bHeU7Z4mWApply to Be On the Show: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/fW3j3IbmtWHGXPMcor9OConnect with Word Witch: https://bio.site/WordwitchccConnect with Tam:Practitioner Assessment Call - https://tidycal.com/tamdillon/practitioner-assessment-callWebsite - https://tamdillon.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheTamDillonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheTamDillonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588165124387Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.tam.dillonSkool - https://www.skool.com/tam-dillon-academy-1869Critical Mass - Global CollectiveWebsite - https://criticalmass.communityYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@criticalmasscommunityFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575497134793Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/criticalmass_community/

On the Word Witch podcast, host Domenica Million interviews her friend Kimberlee “Kim” Nicole Smith, founder and managing director of the Tenacious Rose Project, a creative lab producing digital content to elevate socially engaged artists and “creative-minded change makers” working toward social justice. Kimberlee expands “artist” beyond traditional mediums to include educators, organizers, researchers, and entrepreneurs, describing entrepreneurship as creative problem-solving and a way of being. She highlights poet and nonprofit leader Hannah Drake’s “Release the Names” riverbank installation in Louisville, honoring enslaved people who crossed to freedom, which prompted descendants of enslavers to share names. Kimberlee shares how she supported Drake through talent management and confidence-building around negotiation and value. They discuss performative storytelling, audience interpretation, Kimberlee’s reluctance to write a book due to revisiting painful memories, and writing as a potentially healing practice.00:00 Welcome And Introductions01:36 Tenacious Rose Project02:37 Who Counts As Creative05:54 The Creative Calling08:19 Entrepreneurship As Art09:40 Change Maker Story Hannah Drake15:09 Supporting Artists Behind the Scenes19:24 Pricing And Artist Value22:38 Kim Journey To Integration25:34 Storytelling And The Book Question26:43 Stories That Connect27:53 Finding The Lesson30:20 Crafting A Stage Story32:12 Regular Black Reveal33:53 Audience Hears Differently35:57 Why Writing Feels Hard37:51 Coaching Through The Block43:25 Cosmic Joke And Courage45:25 Loneliness And Belonging47:49 Closing And Next StepsLinksVellum: https://store.vellum.pub?via=wordwitchNewsletter: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/oOFkxT0bpWYupwm06Qp3Bestselling Book Formula: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/NIklZwPdbBSImNEFRiAWHow to Write a Bestselling Personal Development Book workshop interest list: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/hnIsnfFnIpI3HgXhRde4Dark Literature Academy Interest List: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/ZGxwVBAXom4bHeU7Z4mWApply to be on the show: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/fW3j3IbmtWHGXPMcor9OConnect with Kimberlee Smith: https://www.kimberleenicolesmith.com/thetenaciousroseprojectConnect with Word Witch: https://bio.site/Wordwitchcc

Season 2 Updates: New Podcast Direction, Layoff Life Update, and Adding Dark LiteratureDomenica Million returns for season two of the Word Witch podcast after feeling burnt out from recording and editing, sharing that she was laid off on April 16, 2026, and is now working full-time in her Word Witch business while continuing personal projects like her debut novel planned for later this year. She outlines changes to the show: future guests will be more aligned with a writing-focused podcast (often book authors, alongside business experts and publishing professionals), she’ll add more solo episodes on writing craft, release strategies, business strategies, and other industry content, and she’ll share more of her spiritual beliefs and practices, inviting topic requests via email. She also adds “dark literature” to her offer suite—covering genres like horror, dark fantasy, gothic, dystopia, and more—explaining its focus on shadow themes and how episodes will be clearly labeled with distinct icon colors and titles. 00:00 Vellum Formatting Sponsor01:48 Podcast Welcome and Mission02:42 Stuck in the Writing Loop04:53 Clarity With Book Formula06:22 Season Two Returns06:53 Laid Off Life Update08:41 New Podcast Format10:39 Introducing Dark Literature14:43 How Episodes Are Labeled16:06 Monetization Goals and Promise18:03 Ads Versus Sponsorships21:10 Share Review and Gift21:55 Release Schedule and Wrap22:29 Final Outro and SubscribeLinksVellum: https://store.vellum.pub?via=wordwitchPlottr: plottr.com/?ref=wordwitchNewsletter: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/oOFkxT0bpWYupwm06Qp3Bestselling Book Formula: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/NIklZwPdbBSImNEFRiAWHow to Write a Bestselling Personal Development Book workshop Interest List: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/hnIsnfFnIpI3HgXhRde4Dark Literature Academy Interest List: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/ZGxwVBAXom4bHeU7Z4mWApply to Be On the Show: https://link.wordwitchcc.com/widget/form/fW3j3IbmtWHGXPMcor9OConnect with Word Witch: https://bio.site/Wordwitchcc

In this episode of the Word Witch Podcast, host Domenica speaks with Eléonore, a spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the Sacred Roots Mystery School. Eléonore shares her journey of embracing her divine feminine energy, rediscovering authenticity, and healing the wounded feminine. They discuss Eléonore's pathway to becoming a priestess, her connection to Mary Magdalene, and how writing her books has profoundly impacted her life and business. Eléonore and Domenica also talk about the process of writing as a balance of masculine and feminine energies and the importance of divine timing in the creative process. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their authentic selves and recognize the healing power of writing.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:29 Eléonore's Journey and Teachings01:42 The Path to Authenticity04:22 Embracing the Divine Feminine05:05 Reclaiming the Role of the Priestess08:36 Mary Magdalene and Christ Consciousness16:21 The Power of Writing and Healing26:53 Balancing Masculine and Feminine in Writing34:03 Divine Timing in Book Writing37:59 Impact of Books on Business and Personal Growth42:14 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode of The Word Witch Podcast, business coach and author Cera Byer joins Domenica to explore how your book can do so much more than share your story—it can serve as a strategic tool to grow your business.Cera shares her insights on:How writing a book can position you as a trusted expert in your fieldWays to use your book as a lead magnet and client-attraction toolThe mindset shifts authors need to make to see their book as both art and strategyReal-life examples of books that became the centerpiece of thriving businessesWhether you’re an entrepreneur dreaming of writing your first book or an author wondering how to leverage your work, this conversation will show you how your book can become a bridge between your message and the people you’re meant to serve.Connect with CeraWebsite - https://www.intuitiveedgecoaching.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveedgecoachingConnect with Word Witch™All the links - http://bio.site/Wordwitchcc

What does it mean to truly trust your intuition—and how can psychic awareness and sound healing open new dimensions of healing and connection?In this episode of The Word Witch Podcast, host Domenica sits down with Kathleen Connelly, an intuitive guide, psychic medium, and sound healer, for a conversation about awakening our empathic gifts and reclaiming the wisdom that lives within.Kathleen shares her journey into mediumship and energy healing, the profound ways intuition shapes our daily lives, and how sound can serve as both medicine and messenger. Together, they explore how empathic sensitivity, often seen as a burden, can actually become a superpower for healing, creativity, and spiritual growth.In This Conversation, You’ll Discover:How psychic mediumship unfolds as a natural extension of intuitionThe gifts and challenges of living as an empathPractical tools for tuning into your inner knowingHow sound healing works to restore balance and open awarenessStories from Kathleen’s practice that reveal the magic of trusting intuitionWhy embracing your intuitive gifts is an act of empowermentThis episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and explore the unseen currents of guidance, connection, and healing that are available to us all.Connect with Kathleen:Website Connect with Word Witch™All the links #TheWordWitchPodcast #Episode33 #KathleenConnelly #PsychicMediumship #IntuitiveHealing #SoundHealing #EmpathLife #SpiritualAwakening #TrustYourIntuition

What if the most powerful strategy for growing your business wasn’t another marketing tactic or productivity hack—but learning to trust yourself completely?In this episode of The Word Witch Podcast, host Domenica talks with Dawn Ladet, entrepreneur, strategist, and guide for purpose-driven business owners, about the transformative role self-trust plays in entrepreneurial success.Dawn shares her own journey of navigating the ups and downs of business ownership, how she learned to stop outsourcing her decisions, and why self-trust is a skill every entrepreneur can—and must—cultivate. Together, they explore the link between inner certainty, creativity, and the ability to take bold, aligned action even when the path forward is unclear.In This Conversation, You’ll Discover:Why self-trust is the hidden key to long-term business successHow to spot the subtle ways entrepreneurs undermine their own confidenceDawn’s step-by-step approach to strengthening self-trustHow to make decisions faster and with more clarityPractices to keep you grounded when doubt creeps inThe connection between self-trust and authentic, values-driven leadershipIf you’ve ever found yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or waiting for “perfect” conditions to move forward, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to trust yourself—and your vision—more deeply than ever before.Connect with Dawn:Website Instagram Connect with Word Witch:All the Links

In this transformational episode of The Word Witch Podcast, host Domenica interviews holistic marketing strategist and Human Design expert Vicki Dickson.Together, they explore how Human Design can serve as a powerful tool for spiritual entrepreneurs and business owners to unlock aligned messaging, authentic leadership, and purpose-driven marketing. Vicki shares how our energy types and profiles are more than labels—they’re pathways to reclaiming our voice and impact.Key Takeaways:What Human Design is—and why your birth time mattersThe 5 Human Design energy types and how each shows up in life and businessWhy most people feel misunderstood or misaligned, and how your profile reveals your true roleHow your Human Design can help you attract the right clients through marketing that feels naturalThe importance of deconditioning and living into your unique voiceReal-life insights on using your strategy and profile to lead and build communityWhether you're a coach, healer, copywriter, or visionary creative—this episode is for anyone ready to stop forcing and start flowing in business.“Your profile is the costume you wear in the movie of your life. It’s who you came here to be.” – Vicki DicksonConnect with Vicki:Website       Instagram Unjaded Podcast for Intentional Entrepreneurs Connect with Word Witch:All the Things