Reading the Cards, Listening to Spirit: A Practitioner's Work of Knowing

Reading the Cards, Listening to Spirit: A Practitioner's Work of Knowing

In this episode of The Practice of a Hoodoo Baptist, I sit down with Tatianna Tarot, diviner, intuitive tarot therapist, and Iyalorisa priestess, for a grounded and expansive conversation on what it really means to trust your intuition. The conversation delves into ancestral wisdom, spiritual empowerment, and the significance of divination tools in reclaiming intuition. It also explores the impact of colonialism on spiritual disconnection and the importance of ancestral veneration and rites of passage. Takeaways: * Ancestral wisdom and spiritual empowerment * Reclaiming intuition through divination tools * The impact of colonialism on spiritual disconnection Discernment in spiritual education * The power of abundance mindset and inner work * The impact of Afrofuturism on personal and collective growth Chapters: * 00:00 Honoring Ancestral Wisdom and Spiritual Empowerment * 11:04 The Impact of Colonialism on Spiritual Disconnection * 46:22 The Transformational Power of Abundance Mindset and Inner Work * 53:40 Reparations and Afrofuturism

Ethics in Hoodoo w/ Brooke "Bee" Sanders

This episode of The Practice of a Hoodoo Baptist is a grounding conversation about ethics, discernment, and the responsibility that comes with spiritual work. I’m joined by Brooke “Bee” Sanders, founder of Amethyst Corner, a spiritual community rooted in ancestral connection, real healing, and practical tools for those walking their path with intention. The conversation delves into the importance of ancestral wisdom and ethical practice within the context of hoodoo and spiritual work. It explores the significance of honoring ancestral traditions and the need for ethical discernment in spiritual practices. We also get into the importance of community and sisterhood in spiritual practices, emphasizing the role of support, accountability, and cultural awakening. Further exploring the significance of ancestral wisdom, the power of tradition, and the non-performative nature of spiritual practices. Additionally, this episode highlights the magic of sisterhood, the importance of nurturing Black maternal health, and the value of intentional rest and self-care. Takeaways * Importance of ancestral wisdom * Ethical practice and discernment Community is key in spiritual practices * Sisterhood and support are essential in the spiritual journey Chapters * 00:00 The Practice of Hoodoo and Ethical Discernment * 51:31 Embracing Sisterhood and Womb Magic

Remembering & Returning to Earth Medicine w/ Charlotte James

This episode of The Practice of a Hoodoo Baptist is about that kind of remembering. I’m joined by Charlotte Duerr James—educator, therapeutic coach, and initiated Medicine Woman—for a conversation that moves slowly, intentionally, and with reverence.  The conversation delves into the exploration of ancestral wisdom, the use of psychedelics and earth medicines, early psychedelic experiences, Charlotte's personal psychedelic journey, and the ceremonial use of plant medicine. We go into the intersection of ancestral wisdom, plant medicine, and collective healing, highlighting the impact of colonial influence, societal stigma, and the importance of internal work and intention. Charlotte also emphasizes the need for more trained facilitators in the field of decolonized healing practices. Takeaways * Ancestral wisdom and root work are central to the conversation * Psychedelics and earth medicines play a significant role in personal and collective healing Ancestral wisdom and plant medicine offer a path to healing and ancestral reclamation. * Colonial influence has led to societal stigma and misinformation about healing practices. * Internal work and intention are key to the journey of healing and decolonization. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Ancestral Wisdom * 10:07 Early Psychedelic Experiences * 20:25 Charlotte's Psychedelic Journey * 32:22 Ceremonial Use of Plant Medicine * 38:54 Ancestral Wisdom and Plant Medicine * 55:39 Colonial Influence and Healing * 01:05:38 Internal Work and Intention * 01:11:06 Closing Remarks

Embody Your Magic: The Power Within You w/ Aycee Brown

The conversation delves into the exploration of ancestral wisdom and spiritual practices, highlighting the integration of these elements into personal journeys. It also addresses the challenges of navigating spiritual communities and the process of healing, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and self-trust. Aycee Brown is a psychic medium, astrologer, and spiritual guide known for telling folks what they need to hear — not just what they want to hear. With over 15 years of experience blending astrology, Human Design, mediumship, and trauma-informed healing, she helps people strip away conditioning, reclaim intuition, and live from deep self-trust instead of spiritual performance. She hosts the podcast Is My Aura On Straight? and is the author of the forthcoming Embody Your Magic (HarperOne, Feb 2026), a guide to embodying your power and truth. We also get into the struggle of embracing independence and freedom, as well as the power of truth and healing. Lastly, our conversation explores the challenges faced in navigating personal freedom and the impact of emotional maturity on individual growth and healing. Takeaways * Ancestral Wisdom * Integration of Spiritual Practices Embracing independence and freedom * The power of truth and healing Chapters * 00:00 Ancestral Wisdom and Spiritual Journey * 26:45 Navigating Spiritual Communities and Healing * 37:23 The Struggle of Independence and Freedom

Black Women Taught Us: Abolition, Love, and the Politics of Survival

The conversation delves into ancestral wisdom, black feminism, and the intimate history of black feminism. It explores personal experiences, intellectual connections, and the impact of ancestral teachings on identity and community. The discussion also touches on the significance of grief and emotional/spiritual practices in the context of social movement work and abolitionism. The conversation delves into the spiritual and emotional connection to activism, emphasizing the role of spirituality and ancestral connection in the work. It also explores the influence of radical socialization and community roots on activism, highlighting the importance of community and genealogy in movement work. Additionally, it addresses the intersection of academia and activism, the importance of citational ethics, and the need for movement leadership to be rooted in the genealogy of Black Panther women. The conversation also discusses the problem of radical individualism and performative activism, emphasizing the need for community-based and strategic activism. The conversation delves into the legacy of the Black Panther Party, the evolution of movements, intersectionality, misinformation, the poverty cycle, teaching Black history, plagiarism, marginalization of Black women's voices, normalization of harm, telling the truth to ourselves, wisdom from Black women's histories, and upcoming books and projects. Takeaways * Ancestral wisdom and teachings * Black feminism and political theory * Intimate history of black feminism Spirituality and emotional connection to the work * The importance of community and genealogy in movement work Intersectional activism * Challenging social norms Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction * 06:21 Fluidity and Identity * 11:27 Black Women as Teachers and Architects * 17:34 Title of the Book and Intimate History * 22:40 Grief and Emotional/Spiritual Practice * 36:08 Academia and Activism * 46:23 Citational Ethics and Movement Leadership * 53:36 Radical Individualism and Performative Activism * 58:37 Misinformation and Disinformation * 01:05:23 Normalization of Harm * 01:14:21 Wisdom from Black Women's Histories * 01:20:01 Upcoming Books and Projects