S1 Ep4: The Cassandra Pattern

S1 Ep11 The Influence of Religion

Hello and Welcome! In this episode Lya Christiansen makes a return and the conversation delves into the influence of religion on awareness, the impact of religious systems on self-love, and the normalization of harmful behaviors. It also explores the complexity of self-love and the importance of questioning unexamined beliefs. The concept of absolute truth and the impact of religion on individual experiences are also discussed. The conversation delves into the exploration of shadow work, the fallacy of suffering as a badge of honor, contributing to the energy of hierarchy, the shift to self-love and self-trust, challenging gender stereotypes, embracing authenticity and self-discovery, and navigating complexity to find simplicity. 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 podcast.

S1 Ep 10: Emotional Authority

Hello and Welcome! In this episode Michaela and her guest Jenn Greinier “geek out” on human design and how it is a great tool for understanding the true self and others. They also spend time focusing on emotional authority and how it guides decision making and how it affects the lives of those whose human design have the Emotional Authority trait. You can learn more about Jenn at https://divinevitalitywithjenn.com [https://divinevitalitywithjenn.com] as well on Instagram @thevitaljenn. 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 9: Authenticity in Business

Hello and Welcome! In this episode Michaela talks with Kathryn Thompson about how she helps people find their most authentic selves using a variety methods including but not limited to Astrology and Human Design and how she then helps them use that knowledge to build a better business for themselves. Kathryn can be reached at https://creativelyowned.com [https://creativelyowned.com] While there you can take the “What’s your elevated edge?” free quiz mentioned in the episode. 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 8: Witch, Wisdom and A.I.

Hello and Welcome!  In this episode Michaela discusses reactions to the word witch as well as giving wisdom on the topic of wisdom and A.I. 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 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.