S1 Ep2: Break Free from Religion

S1 Ep 7: The Laziness Lie

What if exhaustion is not a personal failure…but the inevitable result of living in constant self-abandonment? In this episode of Witchy Sh!t by Design, Michaela explores the conditioning many women carry around rest, productivity, usefulness, and people pleasing — and why slowing down can feel genuinely unsafe to the nervous system. This is a conversation about burnout that goes deeper than bubble baths and better time management. It’s about the quiet ways women learn to override themselves in order to be accepted, needed, praised, or loved. Today, we unpack: * why rest often triggers guilt and anxiety * how people pleasing becomes a survival strategy * The damaging myth of “laziness” * why exhausted women are easier to control * and how community and safe connection help us return to ourselves If you’ve ever felt like you’re functioning on fumes while pretending everything is “fine”, this episode is for you. Rest is not earned. Your body is not a machine. And you do not have to destroy yourself to deserve your own humanity  To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, Witchyshitbydesign.com [http://Witchyshitbydesign.com] michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com [michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com] Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone. Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial [https://journeyintotheheartoftheprimordial.buzzsprout.com] podcast.

S1 Ep 6 Religion, Manipulation and Control

Hello and Welcome! In this episode Michaela and Lya Christiansen discuss religion and its effects. The conversation delves into the exploration of religious structures, manipulation, and control within religion. It covers the Mormon religion, hierarchy, gender roles, time commitment, institutionalization, wealth, autonomy, mind control, manipulation, freedom, wealth distribution, and mind control studies. The conversation delves into the topics of behavior analysis, manipulation, and the use of religion as a tool of control. It also explores the process of unlearning and reevaluating beliefs, shedding light on the impact of societal and religious conditioning on individual behavior and thought processes. To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, Witchyshitbydesign.com [http://Witchyshitbydesign.com] michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com [michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com] Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone. Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial [https://journeyintotheheartoftheprimordial.buzzsprout.com] podcast.

S1 Ep5: The Magic in your Genes Part II

Hello and Welcome! In this episode Michaela continues her conversation with Ani Papazyan.  Through out May go to https://laststop4pain.com/genetic-test-kit-and-analysis/ [https://laststop4pain.com/genetic-test-kit-and-analysis/] and use the code: SAVE100 for $100 off of genetics testing and analysis. To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, Witchyshitbydesign.com [http://Witchyshitbydesign.com] michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com [michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com] Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

S1 Ep4: The Cassandra Pattern

Hello and Welcome! In this episode Michaela discusses the Cassandra Pattern, where you see everything and trust nothing. She tackles how it can affect your life and offers her thoughts on how to deal with it. To connect with Michaela and learn what discovering self trust can do for you, Witchyshitbydesign.com [http://Witchyshitbydesign.com] michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com [michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com] Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone. Michaela is the host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast and co-host of the Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial [https://journeyintotheheartoftheprimordial.buzzsprout.com] podcast.

S1 Ep3: The Magic in your Genes

Hello and Welcome! In this episode Michaela chats with Ani Papazyan, a highly experienced Pain Resolution Practitioner, Nutritionist, and Lifestyle Educator with three decades of expertise in the field. Chatting today about how your genetics offer more insight than just your eye color. Your genes hold the key to understanding disease, nutrition, and your overall physical health in a specific way unique to you. This isn’t a one size fits all approach. This episode is a must listen for anyone trying to understand their body in a more in depth way. Genes are truly magical. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, and as a former professional athlete, Ani has dedicated her life to empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being. As a certified medical massage therapist and practitioner in advanced translational nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, Ani founded Last Stop 4 Pain, a leading provider of personalized pain relief solutions that focus on nutrition and self-help techniques. Her unique approach is based on the belief that everyone's genetic makeup is unique, and that a personalized approach is necessary to achieve optimal results.  To connect with Ani https://laststop4pain.com/ [https://laststop4pain.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/anipapazyan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anipapazyan/]  https://www.instagram.com/ani_laststop4pain/ [https://www.instagram.com/ani_laststop4pain/]  https://www.tiktok.com/@4anipapazyan [https://www.tiktok.com/@4anipapazyan]  https://www.facebook.com/papazyanani [https://www.facebook.com/papazyanani]  Mentioned in this episode: https://3x4genetics.com/ [https://3x4genetics.com/] ---------------------------------------- To connect with Michaela behavior analyst and Human Design mentor exploring how discernment, nervous system regulation, and radical self-trust form the spine of aligned living and host of Witchy Shit by Design Podcast Witchyshitbydesign.com [http://Witchyshitbydesign.com] michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com [michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com] Instagram @mikkigaffenstone Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone