living well — The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott

Life Is Always Already Magical | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 250

This episode is about being immensely present in the world. So often, people spend their time scrolling their phones, watching Netflix, TV shows, scrolling, swiping, whatever - as complete slaves to their screens and their repetitive, same same patterns. Living this way it’s easy to forget about the beauty and miraculousness of life. Embracing the always already enchanted nature of life is a crucial aspect of enjoying life to the fullest. There’s another option rather than simply being ‘extremely online’ and having the online world be your main social world. There is magic all around us, if we merely open our eyes and spirits to the experience.

Magic, Mindset, Spirituality, ManifestationSabrina ScottJune 25, 2026living well, mindset, perspective, optimism

The Balance Between Listening To Spiritual Advice And Doing It For The Plot | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 249

In this episode, I discuss the (sometimes difficult) balance between listening to the spiritual world, whether it's a tarot reading, spirit contact, an astrology reading (or something else), and ignoring it - and making choices that I've come to think of as "doing it for the plot."

Sometimes, we just wanna ignore spiritual guidance and live life "normally" - and having some crazy, interesting, fun, or dramatic stories to tell. Sometimes we need to make choices that are calculated risks, going on adventures that sometimes explode in our face and goes totally wrong. Sometimes it's okay to just... do that, and learn lessons the hard way.

I love and believe in spiritual guidance; I'm grateful for my own spiritual connection and gifts, and while I do listen to it most of the time, there are some times I've gone off on some adventures regardless. It can be a difficult thing to balance as human beings!

At the same time, doing it for the plot can give us confirmation that the spiritual information we chose to ignore was actually spot on. It can also teach us the real world version of what the tarot cards and/or other spiritual messages express themselves.

An interesting and important discussion! Don't miss it!

You WILL Be Misunderstood And Misinterpreted And Misrepresented - Get Used To It! | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 248

In this episode of The Secrets of a Witch Podcast, I talk about how being misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented is an unavoidable part of life. We have to get used to it, and be so grounded in our own authenticity that we're unflappable.

It can be very easy to desire and strive to be seen, heard, and understood, and to think we can't be fulfilled in life without trying to persuade and convince everyone to see us a certain way.

In reality, no matter who we are and how we show up in the world, some people will 'get' us, and others won't; this could be due to their own journey and lens (whether good or bad, healthy or unhealthy).

What matters the most is, do we know ourselves? Do we have self awareness? Do we have a good understanding of our own strengths and weaknesses? Do we know what we're terrible at and what we're good at? Do we respond well when trusted others teach us about our blind spots? How can we ground in our own sober self awareness about where we're at, and not get swept up in the highs and the lows of feedback from others?

I get into this topic in depth, including the importance of grounding ourself firmly in our own accurate self-concept - don't miss this episode!

Failure, Resentment, Influencers, and What We Do With Inspiration | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 218

A certain kind of person will be inspired by you one minute and then block you the next. When they realize what you've built isn't quite so easy to achieve overnight, they end up resenting the fact that they ever encountered you. Their own failure at what you inspired them to do makes them resent you. They shift the blame onto you in order to avoid the pain of their own failure. They don't realize failure is a necessary initiation into the possibility of success.

Whatever side of that coin you fall on, whether you're a dreamer, influencer, small business owner, or just a human doing your best to live the best life possible, I'm sure you've failed, been resentful, been resented, been inspired, inspired others, and been tempted to blame everyone for your own failures (and give up on chasing your dreams). This episode talks about all of these complicated things, how they relate to each other, and how we can best look at things through these topsy turvy ups and downs.

Mindset, Critique, RelationshipsSabrina ScottSeptember 6, 2025living well, inspiration, resentment, failure, disappointment, toxicity, trauma, jealousy, envy

Are You Overgiving? How To Stop Betraying Your Own Boundaries and Honour Your Own Capacity | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 217

Are you overgiving? Are you having a hard time stopping? If so - or if you've experienced this in the past with others or within yourself - you won't want to miss this episode. Overgiving can come from a lack of boundaries, poor self-regulation, refusing to pour into and nourish ourselves, and a desire to be loved, accepted, and valued. Stop overgiving and reclaim your power and personal sovereignty. In this episode, I talk about why people overgive, how to stop overgiving, and how to slow down and pay attention to what your own body is telling you about your own capacity.

Do You Secretly Love Being Miserable? How to Step Out of Stagnation and Into Change | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 216

Are you constantly making excuses about why you can't change? Do you love the attention and sympathy you get when you complain or act all woe is me? Maybe you suffer from an addiction to misery - and maybe you don't really want the change you say you do. In this episode, I break down this behaviour, and offer simple, helpful reframes for how to escape stagnation, move on, and live our best lives.

Compulsive Behaviour, Self Control, and Energy Leaks: What to Reflect on This Mercury Retrograde | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 215

In this episode, I talk about this month's Mercury Retrograde, and how we can work with this energy to reflect on our own relationship to impulsivity, bad habits, and addictive behaviours. I frame this in terms of cultivating healthy masculine energy to contain ourselves and our desire for excess, rather than being at the whims of every feeling we have. This comes up with compulsory sexuality, excessive online shopping, porn usage, arguing online, cheating, drama addiction, and more - these are all energy leaks. If we are witches interested in directing our energy towards our goals, we need to get a handle on our energy leaks! Listen to this episode to learn more and to get some inspiration for what to reflect on this Mercury Retrograde.

The Importance of Maintaining Focus in Life, and Separating Signal From Noise | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast episode 214

In life, we will encounter many distractions. Online drama, gossip, pettiness, silly arguments, and more can pull us away from our life path: achieving our life purpose, healing, helping others, and becoming self actualized. In this episode, I talk about the difference between signal and noise in life, how easy it is to be distracted away from what really matters. I also discuss feminine and masculine energy and how they relate to self-regulation, impulsivity, self-control, and whim - why this is all relevant to witchcraft skills - and why this matters for living a good and aligned life.

MindsetSabrina ScottJuly 9, 2025living well, life purpose, discernment, disengagement, focus, healing

Being A Heretic Can Change Your Life: Inner Peace, Soul Alignment, Fearlessness, and More | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 212

What if being a heretic is exactly what would set you free? In this episode, I discuss how choosing authenticity over approval—and integrity over conformity—can transform your life in powerful ways. It’s not easy; you may experience loss when you face your fears. I talk about how embracing your inner heretic might just be the most peaceful, soul-aligned decision you ever make, and why.

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?

MindsetSabrina ScottApril 24, 2025optimism, positivity, living well, happiness

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.

Astrology, MindsetSabrina ScottApril 24, 2025curiosity, 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

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.

Healing, Mindset, RelationshipsSabrina ScottApril 24, 2025boundaries, living well, self love, self sabotage

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.

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!

Healing, AstrologySabrina ScottFebruary 25, 2025full 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

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.

Healing, Mindset, RelationshipsSabrina ScottFebruary 11, 2025honesty, 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

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.

Relationships, HealingSabrina ScottFebruary 11, 2025love, 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

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.

Healing, Mindset, RelationshipsSabrina ScottJanuary 23, 2025living well, level up, reflection, boundaries, love, relationships, dating

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.

Critique, MindsetSabrina ScottJanuary 15, 2025politics, living well, identity, identity politics

Authenticity and Loss: You Can’t Have One Without the Other | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 182

In this episode, I talk about the relationship between authenticity and loss, and how they are truly inseparable and intertwined. However, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I also discuss the importance of honouring others in their authenticity, even if it means they aren’t for us and we aren’t for them.

Healing, MindsetSabrina ScottJanuary 15, 2025authenticity, integrity, loss, living well

Understanding Authenticity Through the Lens of Plastic Surgery | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 181

Somehow the thing my haters love to dunk on me the most is how I’ve had plastic surgery. Yes I have! And I have absolutely no shame about it. In this episode I talk about why plastics are soooo triggering to some people, the nature of authenticity, and how we can see plastics (and other stuff) as intentional acts of self-creation.

Healing, MindsetSabrina ScottJanuary 15, 2025authenticity, plastic surgery, living well, beauty