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Debbie Philp

Jan 23
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Shamanic Reiki and Death

By Blog, Shamanism and Reiki
Candles are lit for those crossing the veil, including a long-time Shamanic Reiki client. The first time she got on my table she just wanted to relax and release the stress-related tension in her body. But last year she needed support after cancer returned to her body and spread. I worked with her between chemo and radiation sessions, after she…
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Jan 12
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Episode 142: Bare Bones Tarot

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Jen VanBenschoten and I talk bones in this episode. Winter is a good time to get into the deep mystery and power of bones. Jen shares a wonderful, week-long, card-a-day tarot practice you can use to work with energy of bones and winter.   Episode links: February 2nd online Imbolc Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-imbolc-ceremony/ 2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/   Jen VanBenschoten,…
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Jan 06
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Episode 141: The Foundation

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Happy 2024! After a pause for the holiday, I am back and feeling into the stillness of winter as a time to reflect on routines, habits, and practices that will create a resilient foundation for whatever craziness this year brings. In this episode, I’ll share some of what I’m doing mundanely, then deepen into the spiritual with a guided journey…
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Dec 23
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Episode 140: Mistletoed!

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
The Glitter Witch herself, Sheri Kurdakul, is back with the perfect herb for Winter Solstice, mistletoe. There’s the medicinal and ecological stuff, but also lots of seasonal lore. And wait until you find out how mistletoe got its name, because it had me giggling the whole time. I also share a bit about the magic in my practice of gathering…
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Dec 15
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Nonviolent Engagement with Wildlife as a Hope Building Practice

By Papers
Uncertainty created by the global crises of climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss creates anxiety and challenges one’s ability to feel hopeful and to act to mitigate or solve those crises. This paper aims to position positive, nonviolent interactions with wildlife as opportunities to build the active hope required to address those global crises. The impact of hope on…
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Dec 15
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Episode 139: Yule Reflection

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
The Winter Solstice is approaching in the northern hemisphere, where I am. Listen to the second-to-last episode of 2023 and hear me reflect on some Yule traditions that show up in the celebration of Christmas and how we can find meaning in them in the modern Pagan revival. I also share some of my observations of the beginning of winter…
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Dec 14
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Yule Season: Reflect

By Blog, Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year is turning towards the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere and the corresponding celebration of Yule. Acknowledging the eight “spokes” of the wheel of the neo-Pagan year gives you the opportunity to tune into and honor the Earth’s solar cycle, the natural world around you, and your inner cycles of change and growth. While Wheel…
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Dec 08
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Episode 138: The Hermit

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Winter is coming. It is time to turn inward and get cozy. Jen VanBenschoten shares how to do that with the Scandinavian concept of hygge. Then she pulls The Hermit out of her Tarot deck and guides you through a spread that helps you discover your best approach to the winter season. Grab your favorite fluffy blanket and have a…
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