Why I'm No Longer Talking to Americans About Trump (Unless They Do This One Thing) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 207
Why I'm No Longer Talking to Americans About Trump (Unless They Do This One Thing) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 207

Guess what? The Canadian federal election is on Monday! I’ve already voted, and I’ll be involved on Election Day… but I’m not sharing in what capacity until the election’s over. In this episode, I talk about how precious (and rare) fully free democratic countries are, why we shouldn’t take democracy for granted, and why voting is important. I’ll also discuss my annoyance with the Trump-centric phenomenon of everyone and their dog bringing up Trump even when the political topic doesn’t even relate to Trump all that much, if at all; of course, on my recent Instagram post about how happy I was to vote in the Canadian federal election, of course some Americans wanted to make my pro-democracy, pro-Canada, pro-freedom, and pro-positivity post about Trump. In this episode I’ll also share about why I’m no longer talking to Americans about Trump, unless they do this ONE thing. Listen to find out what that is, and why, and why you - if you’re also Canadian - may want to implement the same rule in a North American political climate that seems to have forgotten that the world doesn’t revolve around the United States; nor do all political systems echo the American one.

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CritiqueSabrina Scottpolitics, trump, canadian politics, international politics, democracy, debate
Why Adopting a Positive Imaginary Isn’t BS (And How It’ll Make You Happier) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 206
Why Adopting a Positive Imaginary Isn’t BS (And How It’ll Make You Happier) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 206

Pessimism and negativity are out, positivity and optimism are in: if I declare this to be true, that means it’ll be true, right? LOL, I wish! While I can’t snap my fingers and get rid of all the world’s negative Nancys and pessimistic depressed masses, what I CAN do is tell you about why cultivating a positive imaginary and worldview (and default perspective) isn’t spiritual bypassing (or bullshit), and about how it can and absolutely will make you a happier, healthier person. Will you join me in making sincerity and earnestness and optimism cool again?

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MindsetSabrina Scottoptimism, positivity, living well, happiness
The Death of Curiosity: The Key to Growth and Success in Life is in Decline | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 205
The Death of Curiosity: The Key to Growth and Success in Life is in Decline | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 205

In this episode I discuss one of the most important qualities in successful, happy, and growth oriented people: curiosity! I’ve noticed that in the past decade or so, it’s been significantly on the decline. I also talk about the rise of abstracting people into symbols, rather than listening/observing to see who people actually are. It’s become normal to dehumanize people with a different perspective, and this concerns me due to its potential implications for the future of democracy and the future of human relationships. Are you open to the idea that there are things you don’t know? Are you open to the idea that you could be wrong? Are you able to step off your moralistic high ground and consider things logically, rather than simply in an emotionally activated way? A very in-depth and important episode for today’s current political climate, especially in Canada and the United States. Curiosity impacts all aspects of our lives in a positive, growthy way.

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MindsetSabrina Scottcuriosity, self love, growth, success
The Spirit of Your Aim Responds to Your Prayer (and...is Jordan Peterson a Witch?) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 204
The Spirit of Your Aim Responds to Your Prayer (and...is Jordan Peterson a Witch?) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 204

Believe it or not, the title of this podcast episode is something Jordan Peterson said at a recent lecture I attended. He was speaking on personal growth and self improvement from a Christian lens, but when I heard those words, my own worldview and cosmology - which place an enormous emphasis on witchcraft - came to mind. To me, it's such a witchy phrase! In this episode, I explain what this phrase means to me, why I relate it to how witchcraft and magic work, and what the intentional self-loving, self-improvement oriented witch can take from the phrase as we build our spiritual practice and ourselves. (And in the back of my mind, I can't help but wonder - is Jordan Peterson a witch?)

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Mindset, Manifestation, MagicSabrina Scottprayer, intention, integrity, jordan peterson
Sun Through Clouds: Vibes and Tarot Reading for Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse this March 2025 | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 203
Sun Through Clouds: Vibes and Tarot Reading for Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse this March 2025 | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 203

Eclipse season is almost over! Our eclipse portal this March ends with a bright partial solar eclipse with a new moon in Aries (and with the sun in Aries, too). I talk about what the energy of this moment is, how we'll feel during it and when it's done, how we can work with this energy to confidently enter our next season with no regrets, and I pull 4 (awesome!) tarot cards which reveal more about how this eclipse will hit. Will you accept this awesome major arcana card's invitation into a new life?

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Astrology, TarotSabrina Scottsolar eclipse, eclipse, tarot reading, tarot
Eclipse Season, Catapulting Into New Habits, and the Importance of Curiosity | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 202
Eclipse Season, Catapulting Into New Habits, and the Importance of Curiosity | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 202

Hey y'all! Happy eclipse season! In this episode, I talk a little bit about the eclipse portal we're currently in, how I'm working with it as a Virgo rising, how important it is to try new things, challenge ourselves, be open to being wrong, be open to new ideas, and - crucially - being and staying curious.

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Astrology, MindsetSabrina Scottcuriosity, living well, eclipse, eclipse season, habits
Your Boundaries Are About You and Controlling Your Own Behaviour, NOT Controlling Other People | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 201
Your Boundaries Are About You and Controlling Your Own Behaviour, NOT Controlling Other People | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 201

As therapy speak becomes more common, I've noticed that many people have a total misunderstanding of what boundaries actually are. People will complain about 'boundaries' when other people don't behave how they want them to. But - newsflash - boundaries are at their core really about US, and our behaviour: the one thing we do have control over. In this episode, I talk about what boundaries are, and how best to think about and enact them.

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Healing, Mindset, RelationshipsSabrina Scottboundaries, living well, self love, self sabotage
March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: Where Do You Need to Let Go? | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 200
March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: Where Do You Need to Let Go? | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 200

This Thursday, we have a full moon in Virgo total lunar eclipse that is visible in North America. In this episode, I'll talk about what these energies swirling around mean for us personally, what to expect, why to view the eclipse if you can, and how to make the best of the potent energetic shifts we'll experience this eclipse season.

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Astrology, MindsetSabrina Scotteclipse, eclipse season, virgo, full moon in virgo, rebirth
My First Podcast Event! Insights and Observations Inspired By Podcamp Toronto 2025 | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 199
My First Podcast Event! Insights and Observations Inspired By Podcamp Toronto 2025 | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 199

I had a great time at my first ever podcasting conference and event: Podcamp Toronto! In this episode, I share a bit about what I learned, and share thoughts on some conversations/themes present in the podcasting space, including corporate vs DIY, YouTube and video-based podcasts, how people self-sabotage by never starting (and always leaving it til later), why I love chatting with strangers in hallways (and am always pleasantly surprised by who they turn out to be), and where some of the big knowledge can be found at these events. Should I apply next year to speak? What do you guys think? Did I leave anything out that you'd like me to address? Let me know!

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Critique, MindsetSabrina Scottpodcamp, podcasts, community
Don't Buy Into Astrology Creators Who Urge You To Be Passive Observers of Your Own Life | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 198
Don't Buy Into Astrology Creators Who Urge You To Be Passive Observers of Your Own Life | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 198

I've noticed an unsettling pattern in many astrology creators and influencers today: a tendency to leave everything 'transformational' in the future, that the next big thing is always around the corner, we just have to wait for everything to change signs and then boom. In this episode, I share some criticisms and worries about what kind of mindset and approach to life this 'passive' attitude towards astrology and spirituality create, and why I think witchcraft does a better job of - should we choose it - connecting us with our own personal power, agency, and efficacy to create change.

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Astrology, Critique, MindsetSabrina Scottagency, personal responsibility, personal power
Are Podcast Interviewers Grifting? Don't Skip the Hard Work of Building Your Own Voice (Podcamp 2025 Reflections!) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 197
Are Podcast Interviewers Grifting? Don't Skip the Hard Work of Building Your Own Voice (Podcamp 2025 Reflections!) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 197

In this era of everyone and their grandpa (and dog) having a podcast, I have to wonder: Are all these newbie interviewers just pulling off really skillful grifts? Step 1: Interview famous people. Step 2: Profit! Spicy hot takes aside, in this episode I talk about how the journey is the destination, and how crucial (and unavoidable) it is for us to really put in the hours and do the work of developing and advancing our thought processes, analytical skills, rhetorical skills, and skills in the creative industries/spaces of our choice. I talk about how this is something that I've observed in pretty much every creative space I've ever spent time in - it's not unique to the podcast space whatsoever, though much of what I say here is inspired by some of what I heard at Podcamp Toronto this past weekend! As one presenter said at the conference: You are not owed an audience. What value do you bring? Tune in for a super interesting discussion of these themes.

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CritiqueSabrina Scottpodcamp, podcasts, creativity, community
Love Is Not Enough: Abuse and Dysfunction Aren't Healthy Love (Thoughts After Watching the Gabby Petito Documentary) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 196
Love Is Not Enough: Abuse and Dysfunction Aren't Healthy Love (Thoughts After Watching the Gabby Petito Documentary) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 196

Is love enough? 'Love' has been a word/concept people in abusive and dysfunctional relationships often use to stay in the relationships they're in. This is a bad idea. In this episode of Secrets of a Witch - with thoughts inspired by binge-watching the recent Netflix documentary on abused and murdered young woman Gabby Petito - I explain why.

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Relationships, HealingSabrina Scottabuse, relationships, living well, mental illness, discernment, self love, self sabotage, self care
This Full Moon in Leo, Step Into the Light of Who You Are | February Full Moon 2025 | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 195
This Full Moon in Leo, Step Into the Light of Who You Are | February Full Moon 2025 | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 195

Today, we have a gorgeous full moon in Leo. In this episode, I talk about how this full moon is the perfect opportunity to step into the full luminosity and brightness of who you are. Stop living in the shadows, and reconsider your connections with people that do. Life is too short to be lived by half measures; life is too short and too beautiful to be dishonest or in shame about who you are, who you want, and who you want to be. The only way to have it all is to be authentic, self-loving, and honest: double lives are sure to crash. An important full moon in Leo message, right in time for Valentine's Day!

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Healing, AstrologySabrina Scottfull moon, full moon in leo, healing, authenticity, living well, secrecy, honesty
When We Live Honest Lives We Create Space for Acceptance and Love | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 194
When We Live Honest Lives We Create Space for Acceptance and Love | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 194

For many, it can be so tempting to live a secret life. Being our true, honest selves can be scary: will anyone accept us in our mess? Will we get called out by friends and family for behaving badly or acting out of line? Would anyone truly love us if they knew all our kinks, desires, mistakes, and ugly points? When no one knows who we truly are, we insulate and isolate ourselves. When our friends, family, and community don't know who we actually are behind closed doors or what we're going through, it's easy to delude ourselves that everything is all good. Self-isolation is an unhealthy avoidance tactic: when we do this, we avoid both the possibility for true love and acceptance (and growth), and also having to be accountable (and perhaps make amends) for who we truly are. In this episode, I talk about why it's so much better to live an honest, transparent and vulnerable life, than one hidden in the darkness and the shadows.

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Healing, Mindset, RelationshipsSabrina Scotthonesty, authenticity, living well, healing
What I Learned From A Situationship Ending (and Giving Ourselves Grace When We Break Our Own Rules) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 193
What I Learned From A Situationship Ending (and Giving Ourselves Grace When We Break Our Own Rules) | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 193

I share about what I learned from an ill advised situationship blowing up in my face. I broke some of my own rules, I knew better, and I played a stupid game and won a stupid prize. What red flags did I ignore? What did I learn from the experience? I mean, how DOES someone who made a podcast episode (two years ago!) about how bad and pointless situationships are, kinda end up in one? Listen to this episode to hear all about it (red flags of situationships or early dating) and learn from my mistakes so you don't make them. I also talk about how many of us know better yet break our own rules, and how it's so important to give ourselves grace, compassion, love, and forgiveness as we move forward with lessons and self worth.

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Relationships, HealingSabrina Scottlove, self love, relationships, dating, situationships, sabotage, living well, healing, trauma
Play, Fear, Experimentation, and Writing Rules for Our Lives | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 192
Play, Fear, Experimentation, and Writing Rules for Our Lives | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 192

This episode is about testing out our internal algorithms, our standard operating procedures, and the rules and regulations by which we lead our lives. I outline four of the main ways we - in my opinion - create these rules, and I discuss a recent example of breaking one of my own long-standing rules, how that went, and what I learned. What are the rules that create the boundaries of your own life? This episode will give you a lot to think about as you ponder your own life and circumstances.

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Healing, Mindset, RelationshipsSabrina Scottliving well, level up, reflection, boundaries, love, relationships, dating
Consistency in Relationships Creates Emotional Safety | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 191
Consistency in Relationships Creates Emotional Safety | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 191

In this episode, I talk about the importance of consistency, predictability, and reliability in all relationships, but especially romantic ones. Consistency creates emotional safety and trust in relationships, which creates more space for authentic intimacy to blossom. Listen to learn more about why this is so important. (And, side note: this isn't about perfectionism, but rather healthy emotionality and relating.)

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Relationships, MindsetSabrina Scottlove, friendship, dating, relationships
Why I'm Breaking Up With Chani Nicholas and Other Woke Astrologers | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast episode 190
Why I'm Breaking Up With Chani Nicholas and Other Woke Astrologers | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast episode 190

I've followed astrologer Chani Nicholas' work for over a decade, and travelled to LA to meet her in 2019. After being such a loyal supporter and fan of her work for so long, it's time for me to switch gears and divest my attention from her and other woke astrologers. In this episode, I critique some of Chani's recent content, as well as her need to re-record her astrological content once her candidate lost the American presidential election. I talk about why this behaviour paints spiritual people in a bad light, and why wokeness and political ideology have no place in contemporary astrology.

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Astrology, CritiqueSabrina Scottidentity politics, politics, identity, wokeness, criticism, critique, chani nicholas
Why 2025 Should Be Your Villain Era | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 189
Why 2025 Should Be Your Villain Era | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 189

Friends! Welcome to 2025! In this upcoming year of the snake (!) I talk about why this year should be your villain era - especially if you're freaked out by the idea. Also, psst, we are back to our original podcast name, woohoo! Expect this to be the podcast's forever title; at the top of the show, I explain what all went down and why there have been so many changes.

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Magic, Manifestation, MindsetSabrina Scottspirituality, new year, year of the snake, intention, intention setting, villain era
Discussing Politics Across Difference: Illogic and the Importance of Openness | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 188
Discussing Politics Across Difference: Illogic and the Importance of Openness | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 188

In this era of political polarization and a very interesting lack of empathy and intellectual openness, it's especially important to examine our own rhetorical styles as well as that of others. What typical appeals/arguments do people use? Do they appeal to extreme emotion, or to their own identity? In this episode, I use a recent dinner I had with two lefty New Yorkers as a jumping off point to discuss effective (and ineffective) ways of discussing ideas. I provide critiques, offer suggestions, and end with a provocative challenge to my listeners.

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Critique, MindsetSabrina Scottpolitics, living well, identity, identity politics