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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Rachel White is modern-day shaman and the owner of TOTEM Readings, a decades-old spiritual practice. In the Skeptical Shaman, we engage fascinating folks-- from psychics to healers to skeptics and cynics-- in a dialogue designed to help the spiritually homeless navigate the landscape of woo. Are you curious about spiritually but worry about falling into a cult? Do you want to learn more without falling into a con? The Skeptical Shaman is the place for you.

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Tales From The Truth Seekers, with Natalie Fehlner 1:03:59

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In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with previous guest and friend of the show, Natalie Fehlner of Sidhe AND the *new* podcast: Tales from the Truth Seekers. In this episode, Natalie shares her journey from spiritual awakening (see previous episode for more details on her awesome experience) to spiritual confusion to disillusionment to her recent six month journey in the TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching Program-- and the new businesses, products and podcast that came out of it! Natalie creates one-of-a-kind, custom pieces of art for sale on Etsy, offers channeled messages and incredible astrology readings, and works to bring her curiosity for all things Woo to life in episodes of Tales from the Truth Seekers. The upshot? You can just DO STUFF. You don't need to ask permission or get approval or encouragement from anybody to pursue your dreams, make your art, or start a new thing that no one has ever thought of before. And, the only way to find out if it's going to work is if you actually do it! The world needs your special slice of Woo, guys-- so listen to Natalie's success story and allow yourself to dream the impossible dream. Oh, and then go DO STUFF! Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Our Sponsors' LINKS: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Natalie's Links: All links: https://linktr.ee/nataliefehlner Website: https://www.sidheart.com Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nataliesidhe Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Secrets of Greek Mysticism, with George Lizos 57:03

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In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with the *very* handsome and dynamic host of the Lit Up Lightworker podcast, George Lizos all about the world of Greek Mysticism-- and the Greek Gods, their myths, and their alignment with astrology, ritual magic, and much, much more! George is the author of the new book Secrets of Greek Mysticism: A Modern Guide to Daily Practice with the Greek Gods and Goddesses-- and, in this episode of the pod, George shares some key insights with Rachel and her listeners-- all with a focus on these primordial powers and their potential positive impacts on our lives! The coming Year of the Wood Snake is going to be a great time to resurrect the ancient wisdom of previous civilizations-- and a great time to revivify this incredible polytheistic pantheon in our modern lives! Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Our Sponsors' LINKS: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo George's Links: George Lizos Website: https://georgelizos.com/ George Lizos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelizos/ Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Love Wild, with Katie May 1:06:00

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In this special Valentine's Day week episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Katie May: host of the Love Wild Podcast, founder of Embrace Yourself Whole Coaching, and creator of The Sacred Year Project and Sacred Mother Sanctuary. The upshot of their chat? Self-love and re-wilding are crucial ingredients to a happy, whole life-- never mind a loving relationship with anyone else (including our pets and children)! The Year of the Wood Snake (2025) is going to bring in more of the yin energy-- a welcome downshift from the hardcore yang of the Wood Snake Year. The potential downside of all these lady vibes? Grief. Surrender. Being instead of doing. And, while all of this might sound like a welcome change, they're generally pretty challenging to navigate IRL. After all: the map is not the territory. But here's the silver lining report: Katie and Rachel have some pragmatic tips and tricks to make the most of this molting-- and how to relearn to re-wild and "be" instead of "do". Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Our Sponsors' LINKS: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Katie's Links: Website: https://www.embraceyourselfwhole.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourselfwhole Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Emotional Sobriety, with Dan Reeves 59:32

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In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with the inspirational Dan Reeves of the Spiritual Underground podcast all about addiction recovery, healing, and....drumroll please...emotional sobriety! Dan shares his incredible story of overcoming addiction and transforming his life, as well as what drives him to continue to talk to addicts and non-addicts all about dependency, spiritual dis-ease, and radical personal accountability. Dan's podcast, The Spiritual Underground, shares stories of recovery and of spiritual enlightenment, arming listeners with actionable insights to leverage in their own lives. Rachel and Dan deep dive into what-- and why-- stuff triggers us, and how we can overcome our inflammatory responses in pursuit of becoming truly emotionally sober. After all: what's the point of all of this Woo-based personal growth stuff if we continually react out of a place of pain, revealing our unhealed trauma? The Woo isn't all crystals and candles. In fact, some of it can be downright ugly-- but, if we're willing to look at it and work with it, we just might be able to turn this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Our Sponsors' Links: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Dan's links: Podcast Website: https://spiritualunderground.org/index.html#/ YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@spiritualundergroundpodcast?si=rkQ6OUOGv_2sKVuM Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Manifesting in the Matterium, with Sarah Rae 1:12:01

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The Lunar New Year-- and Year of the Wood Snake-- is officially upon us in 2025, and with it a focus on intentions, resolutions, and manifestation efforts. But, in a veritable grifter soup of interchangeable manifestation coaches, influencers and life coaches, how can you separate fact from fiction? Sara Rae (of the Spiritually Inspired podcast) joins host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) for a discussion on this very topic, digging into the reality of manifestation-- and how it often bumps up against our shared 3D material reality. Spoiler alert: you can't just vision board your way into millions of dollars, and even a journey to abundance will be, from time to time, wrought with potholes of scarcity, fear and hardship-- and that doesn't mean you're not doing it right (or that you're a bad person)! This episode is all about the reality of manifesting while in the material world-- a challenging, rewarding and ultimately uplifting journey worth taking! Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Our Sponsors' LINKS: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Sara's Links: Website: https://www.spirituallyinspired.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/sararae.coach/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/211-a-moral-obligation-to-thrive-with-rachel-white/id1510808815?i=1000683461314 Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Unboxing Hellier, with Angela Gore 1:15:11

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In this special episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats all things Hellier with friend of the show Angela Gore. Some of you might remember Ms. Gore from a previous episode of this very podcast-- titled "Keep the Dead Close"-- digging (pun intended) into the world of archeology, anthropology, and ancestral connection. In this episode, we deep dive into the television series Hellier-- a conversation sparked by what host Rachel White has called, "literally the funniest note" she has ever received in her time doing Spiritual Transformation Coaching work. In this note, Angela gave her blow-by-blow reactions to watching Hellier, and the team dives into these hilarious bullet points in this conversation. Hits from the note that sparked this dialogue include: "Dana should stay off of neopagan subreddits" and "On the fence about Prison Amy’s sanity here", to name just a few. And, while this episode is a great pairing for anyone watching or just reflecting on having watched the first two seasons of Hellier on Amazon, literally anyone can enjoy this discussion of all things supernatural and American Gothic. We've got Kentucky green goblins, The Mothman, Green Man, Thelema, human sacrifice, and even a sentient tin can! This episode is the perfect chaser to our last two episodes featuring the Chesire Cat of Hellier himself: Mr. Allen Greenfield. Stay alert for high strangeness out there, folks-- you never know when you're going to see a totally innocent and perfectly normal shiny Happy Birthday balloon out on a nature walk;) Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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An Evening with the Sorcerer (Part 2), with Allen Greenfield 59:37

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Well, well, well. This is a big one, ladies and gentlemen. So big, in fact, that we needed TWO episodes just to cover it. What what, exactly? Well, in this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) sits down for a fireside chat with famous ritual magician, Kabbalist, and former Thelemite Allen Greenfield-- recently featured as a subject matter expert in Amazon's Hellier TV series. In a world of superficial spiritual LARPers, Allen Greenfield is a bonafide real deal-- a national treasure with all manner of arcane knowledge across his more than 60 years of hands-on esoteric experience. With legit certificates and bonafides from the Knights Templar, the Illuminati, and the World Association of Egyptian Obediences, Allen is a throwback to a time when sorcerers, magicians and practitioners dug deep into ancient, esoteric knowledge-- instead of just pulling an oracle card and issuing false profundities on Instagram. In this episode, Allen shares previously unheard insights into the unfolding Hellier magic-- an exciting behind the scenes sneak peek for listeners of The Skeptical Shaman to enjoy pending the much-anticipated Season 3 of the series. Enjoy the second half of this epic, late night marathon between two neurodivergent acolytes of the arcane and mystical. And by late night, we mean 8 PM. Join us on a magical journey into the heart of sorcery-- and hear Allen's tarot reading for Rachel (using, of course, the TOTEM Tarot Deck)! Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Allen's links: BOOKS: https://t.ly/zkwri WEBSITE: http://thesecretcipher.com/ WEBSITE (2): https://lexicon.thesecretcipher.com/ PERSONAL INFO: https://bishop171.wixsite.com/allen-greenfield Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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An Evening with the Sorcerer (Part 1), with Allen Greenfield 1:09:24

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Well, well, well. This is a big one, ladies and gentlemen. So big, in fact, that we needed TWO episodes just to cover it. What what, exactly? Well, in this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) sits down for a fireside chat with famous ritual magician, Kabbalist, and former Thelemite Allen Greenfield-- recently featured as a subject matter expert in Amazon's Hellier TV series. In a world of superficial spiritual LARPers, Allen Greenfield is a bonafide real deal-- a national treasure with all manner of arcane knowledge across his more than 60 years of hands-on esoteric experience. With legit certificates and bonafides from the Knights Templar, the Illuminati, and the World Association of Egyptian Obediences, Allen is a throwback to a time when sorcerers, magicians and practitioners dug deep into ancient, esoteric knowledge-- instead of just pulling an oracle card and issuing false profundities on Instagram. In this episode, Allen shares previously unheard insights into the unfolding Hellier magic-- an exciting behind the scenes sneak peek for listeners of The Skeptical Shaman to enjoy pending the much-anticipated Season 3 of the series. And remember: this is just the first part of this epic, late night marathon between two neurodivergent acolytes of the arcane and mystical. And by late night, we mean 8 PM. Join us on a magical journey into the heart of sorcery-- and hear Allen's tarot reading for Rachel (using, of course, the TOTEM Tarot Deck)! Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Allen's links: BOOKS: https://t.ly/zkwri WEBSITE: http://thesecretcipher.com/ WEBSITE (2): https://lexicon.thesecretcipher.com/ PERSONAL INFO: https://bishop171.wixsite.com/allen-greenfield Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Empathy Not Included, with Mark Vicente 1:14:31

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Welcome back fellow spiritually-homeless, skeptical seekers! You're in for a treat. Why? Well, the Skeptical Shaman podcast is kicking off 2025 with a real bang: no more walking on eggshells, clenching our jaws, or tip-toeing through the metaphorical tulips of cognitive dissonance, coercive control, or mass formation psychosis! Said another way? "Behold the field in which we grow our f*cks, for it is barren!" To kick off this new season of the pod, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) interviews award-winning film maker and NXIVM cult survivor/ whistleblower Mark Vicente, prominently featured in the HBO documentary series 'The Vow'. But Mark's not just a "cult survivor"-- he's actually a whole, dynamic human being that is currently leveraging his considerable talents as an author, speaker, and award-winning Writer/Director/Producer to create the film ‘Empathy Not Included’ (The Narcissist’s Playbook), a feature-length documentary exploring one of the most pervasive and often misunderstood mental pathologies in our culture: narcissism. Shot in seven countries and viewed through the lens of four self-confessed, self-aware malignant narcissists who openly share the secrets of how they operate with uncensored candor, 'Empathy Not Included' follows their disturbing stories, juxtaposed with the growing body of wisdom from victims, survivors, scientists, and mental health professionals. Previously, Mark unified his love of science, philosophy and film-making to create the wildly successful independent film, “What the BLEEP do we Know?!”. He is also the host of the incredible podcast 'WTF is on my mind, with Mark Vicente"-- and the brain behind one of the funniest, sharpest Instagram accounts around. Rachel's LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo Mark's LINKS: https://www.markvicente.com/ https://www.instagram.com/markvicente/ https://x.com/markvicente https://www.empathynotincluded.com/ https://www.instagram.com/empathynotincluded/ Podcast: WTF is on my Mind?! Youtube Channel Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Jesus Walks-- Right Into Shamanic Meditations!, with Brittney Barney 33:39

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In this seventh episode of our Supernatural Stories series, Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with guest Brittney Barney all about her recent experience with none other than Jesus Christ! I know, I know. The name "Jesus" is SUCH a trigger across religious AND New Age circles, making him a hard figure to chat about as a spirit guide. So, JESUS BLESS Britt for her bravery, curiosity and, above all else, spiritual honesty. I mean, it's not like she MADE this all happen! In this episode, Rachel and Britt discuss her spontaneous vision of Jesus, as well as his seemingly very effective efforts to heal her energetically-- and possibly even physically. Britt was very pregnant at the time, and woke up the next day to an epic detox-- some might say the "detox from heaven"! We discuss how Jesus is an unusually polarizing figure in spiritual circles, despite the regular and totally accepted appearance of religious figures from other faith systems like the Buddha, Durga, Artemis, Zeus, and even the Archangels of Christianity. Even the concept of Jesus has become a serious third rail in most polite circles, which may be limiting folks from having healing contact with this loving energy. Don't worry-- Rachel isn't going full Jesus people on you like Doreen Virtue did (whoops). She's just trying to open the dialogue up and create some sacred space to chat about direct spiritual experiences without judgement or knee jerk reactions. It's in the objective, messy middle that all the magic happens...and Britt is well on her way! LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Please support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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"Archangel Michael, please protect us in traffic", with Mary Blanchard 43:13

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In this sixth episode of our Supernatural Stories series, Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) sits down with friend and client Mary Blanchard to chat all things Archangel Michael. Is Mary a professional psychic? No. Does she do angel readings with her Doreen Virtue deck? No. Is she selling some angel merch, like bless'd fanny packs or anointed oils? Certainly not. Mary is just a normal, high-functioning professional living with her husband and son in the Chicago suburbs. It's not her fault that Archangel Michael keeps saving her from harrowing car accidents and demonic attacks, but here we are;) This episode is a great example of what a human-scaled, long-term interaction with an archangel is really like. Michael's presence in Mary's life is both subtle and shocking overt-- including saving her from a very harrowing and impossible-to-survive winter car wreck! And, while it's taken her some time to navigate her bond with her feathered, angelic friend, she now has an incredibly strong connection to him-- and won't hesitate to shine the Bat Signal if she needs help in the future! This is an uplifting supernatural story-- no spooky bumps or moans in the middle of the night! Lock in, relax and enjoy with your favorite cup of chamomile tea...or maybe a stiff whisky in the winter months! LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Please support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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A Bear Hug From Beyond, with Laura Oxendine 53:09

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In this fifth episode of our Supernatural Stories series, guest Laura Oxendine breaks down what it's like to get a bear hug from the great "beyond"-- courtesy of Bear as a TOTEM Animal! This one's a bit softer and warmer and, well, Teddy Bear-adjacent. Well, except for the scenes of fiery vengeance and Lord of the Rings-level violence. Which, for the record, was totally justified (trust me-- just listen to the episode)! Working with TOTEM Animals and Spirit Guides is often frustrating, challenging spiritual work, but in the case of Laura (and everyone else that does this work consistently and within the proper framework), it ABSOLUTELY delivers a significant return on investment. What is this ROI, you might be wondering? Well, self-healing, soul part recollection, clarity, life's purpose, and recovery after trauma (just to name a few key bullet points off of the top of the dome). Laura's story is sweet, personal, and deeply meaningful, and her journey from "WTF?" to bonafide spiritual practitioner is inspirational to us all. Besides: fall is the season of Bear Medicine. So, warm up a bowl of autumnal soup and lock in for yet another real deal, bonafide supernatural story that an actual person has lived to tell the tale of it! LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Laura's Website: https://phosphorus.ink Please support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Oscar Wilde's Ghost, with Christine McLaughlin 45:35

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In this fourth episode of our Supernatural Stories series, guest Christine McLaughlin shares her incredible experience with Oscar Wilde's ghost. Yah. Read that last bit again. Wild, isn't it? Not only was Oscar Wilde an iconoclastic, singular literary talent, but apparently he's a large orb hanging out in Canada, too! Christine shares her experience with bringing this famous author home as a "spiritual hitchhiker" from a trip to a beautiful (and old, and haunted, and magical) inn! Thankfully, her trip did not take a hard left turn into The Shining territory, and there weren't terrifying topiaries or homicidal interludes...but there was more than a splash of magic and a vignette that sounds an awful lot like astral travel. It's not everyday we get a real deal, lived, human-scaled story about a famous ghost, but thanks to Christine we can all have line of sight into this incredible tale. It's a good one, guys. Light the candle on your altar, bust out your favorite glass of scotch, wine or kombucha, and tuck in for a heartening, uplifting tale from beyond the veil! LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Please support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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A Ghost Story, with Natalie Fehlner 35:01

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In this third episode in our special Supernatural Stories series, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with client and friend Natalie Fehlner (of Sidhe) all about her real deal, actual, lived experience GHOST STORY. Spooky stuff, guys. But also, very funny and very cool! This story starts with a totally innocent musical theater production, which seemed to stimulate a spirit to commit great feats of spectral strength. Turns out: a notoriously cranky stage hand had passed away in that very location, and his haunting was just a continuation of his famous antics while alive! Natalie shares everything that went "thud" (literally), and shared more about how this experience kindled her curiosity about all things Woo and her still-unfolding spiritual awakening, which now includes psychic readings, astrology, and channeled art. Ghosts are super fun stuff, guys. After all: they're just people! The only difference is they don't have a physical body anymore! Wrap yourself with a cozy blanket and froth up a seasonal soup to enjoy with this very spooky season story! LINKS: Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach Natalie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nataliefehlner Please support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast: The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://www.amazon.com/TOTEM-Tarot-Deck-Rachel-White/dp/0578980126 The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.…

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Hanging Out With Mr. Wednesday, with Hannah Schwartz 41:29

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