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Witchy Woman Walking
An immersive podcast experience for all the witchy people who prefer walking woodland trails to sitting behind a desk. These conversations are designed to infuse magic into the mundane, inspire a deepening of one's personal practice, and to remind us all that spirit is always there waiting to be rediscovered.
Witchy Woman Walking
Playing Small ￨ Embodied Expansion
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Why do we feel the need to play small in our lives? What keeps us from sharing our gifts and living in our fullness? It turns out that the nervous system impacts our expression more than we might have realized. We’re wired for survival and safety, so stepping outside of the box, even to take a healthy risk, feels deeply dangerous. Knowing this, is there a way to expand oneself while also acknowledging the human need to stay protected? As we wander through the forest, consider your own narrative. Have you chosen to stay hidden? If so, are you ready to emerge into the fullness of who you came here to be?
What am I reading?
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness (Book 2: The All Souls Series)
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780143123620
The Black Bird Oracle Deck
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593976227
The Book of Ritual Baths: A Guide to Spiritual Cleansing and Renewal by Chanda Parkinson
https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780738780139
https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking
What’s playing on repeat?
Tom’s Diner by Suzanne Vega
What’s for dinner?
Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup, mayo, orBBQ sauce
- pinch salt + pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread beans evenly onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly dried out.
- Meanwhile, sauté olive oil, chopped pepper, onion, and garlic over medium heat until peppers and onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes. Gently blot some of the moisture out. Place in a large bowl or in a food processor with the remaining ingredients (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and pepper). Stir or pulse everything together, then add the black beans. Mash with a fork or pulse the mixture, leaving some larger chunks of beans.
- Form into patties, about 1/2 cup of mixture each, about 3/4-inch thick.
- Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F (191°C) for 10 minutes on each side, 20 minutes total.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Hibiscus Tea Cooler
Ingredients:
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 individual hibiscus bag tea
- 5 cherries, halved
- 1-2 leaves fresh basil
- ice
- non-dairy-creamer
- Instructions:
- Add tea bag to hot water.
- Let steep 5 minutes.
Place in fridge to let cool. - Take glass and add cherries and basil.
- Add a handful of ice.
- Pour cooled tea over ice.
- Pour a little of your favorite nondairy creamer on top. Stir. Enjoy!
Why Playing Small is a Modern Epidemic
https://www.catherineplano.com.au/why-playing-small-modern-epidemic/
Deborah Harkness: My "get through the season with joy" playlist
https://deborahharkness.com/my-get-through-the-season-with-joy-playlist/
The Hearth: Join Today!
https://thehearth.circle.so/c/invitiation
Email: witchywomanwalking@gmail.com