Navigating the Spiritual and Professional Realms with Soul Pod, the podcast
Have you ever wondered how one can balance the mystical with the mundane? Molly from SoulPod joins the "Your Average Witch" podcast to share her unique journey, blending her life as a practicing witch with her day job as an accounting professional. This episode dives deep into the intriguing life of Molly, who skillfully integrates her passion for tarot and life coaching with her platform, The High Priestess Coaching, into her everyday routine.
Molly provides insightful commentary on honoring nature, the seasons, and oneself through her magical practices. Despite her Christian family background, she has embraced her identity as a witch and found subtle magic in everyday life. This episode offers a fresh perspective on embracing one's identity and finding subtle magic in the ordinary.
What drives someone to dive deep into witchcraft and maintain self-compassion amid challenges? Molly opens up about her battles with imposter syndrome and the constant yearning to do more. She shares strategies on managing these feelings and discusses the gratifying moments when her practices yield positive results for herself and others. One of the highlights is Molly’s favorite tools, including the Golden Thread and plasticized Rider-Waite-Smith tarot decks, which add a layer of connection and comfort to her craft.
The episode also touches on the emotional bonds we share with our pets. Molly’s story about her cat Nigel highlights this deep emotional connection. We discuss the significance of embracing mistakes in one's practice and offer advice to new practitioners to seek knowledge bravely. With potential upcoming guests like author Bakara Wintner and a friend who leads full moon rituals, this episode promises more intriguing content.
Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:05) - Exploring Witchcraft and Self-Expression
Molly shares her journey as a witch, an accounting professional, and a soon-to-be podcaster. We explore Molly's background, including her love for tarot and her plans to offer life coaching through her platform, The High Priestess Coaching. Molly emphasizes the importance of honoring nature, the seasons, and oneself, explaining how love is the core of her magical practice. Despite her family's strong Christian beliefs and avoidance of witchcraft, Molly reflects on the subtle ways in which their care and love had a magical essence. She also candidly discusses her decision to embrace and publicly share her identity as a witch.
(0:16:42) - Embracing Love, Struggles, and Darkness
This chapter focuses on the profound motivators and challenges in witchcraft practice, emphasizing love and self-compassion as driving forces. We explore the struggle of wanting to do more and the battle against imposter syndrome, highlighting strategies to manage these feelings. The joy of achieving desired results, especially when helping others, is a key highlight, reinforcing the rewarding nature of the practice. Additionally, we discuss favorite tools, such as the tarot deck, and share experiences with specific decks like the Golden Thread and plasticized Rider-Waite-Smith, emphasizing the connection and familiarity these tools bring to our practice.
(0:35:56) - Embracing Connections and Personal Stories
This chapter touches on the deep emotional bond we share with our pets, particularly highlighting the story of a cat named Nigel who was a source of comfort and companionship. We also discuss the importance of not being afraid to make mistakes in one's practice, offering advice to new practitioners to seek knowledge cautiously without being paralyzed by fear. Additionally, we talk about potential guests for the show, such as author Bakara Wintner and a personal acquaintance who leads full moon rituals. Finally, we share excitement about upcoming podcast episodes and recommend staying curious and open to new experiences.
