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The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp 28 Astrology as a Tool for Shadow Work & Self-KnowingIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive deep into the transformative power of archetypal astrology—not simply as a tool for prediction, but as a tool for self-discovery, shadow work, and spiritual growth.
We explore astrology’s rich history, its misunderstood reputation, and how understanding your natal chart can help illuminate the patterns shaping your inner and outer life.
We cover:
Why astrology is a powerful mirror for self-reflection and healing
How archetypal astrology differs from predictive models
What your Big Three (Sun, Moon, Rising) say about your core self
The role of fr...2025-07-1157 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 27 Are the Spiritual Spaces You’re in Actually Safe? - With Azriel LumeIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we are talking to Azriel Lume about what it truly means to be an ethical, embodied spiritual practitioner - and what to look for when searching for spiritual spaces.
We discuss the anatomy of ethical facilitation, why trauma-informed practice is non-negotiable, and how spiritual work must be grounded in accountability, activism, and continued learning. This is a must-listen for anyone on the path of healing, holding space, or guiding others in sacred work.
We explore:
How to identify and cultivate safe, ethical spiritual spaces
Why ongoing education...2025-07-041h 02The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp 26 Malevolent Spirits, Plant Medicine, and Embodied Spirituality with Azriel LumeIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we sit down with Azriel Lume for a powerful conversation on the sacred feminine, grief, rage, and embodiment, as well as her experiences with trauma and malevolent spirits in the plant medicine space.
We explore the importance of reclaiming all aspects of the feminine—including anger, beauty, and shadow—and why true spirituality must be grounded, embodied, and accessible.
We explore:
Why grief and rage are sacred and necessary teachers
How women can reclaim their beauty beyond societal standards
The difference between anger and violence—and why that di...2025-06-271h 07The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp 25 Sacred Feminine Arts: Reclaiming The Sacred Grief RitesIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore the sacredness of grief and the ancient mysteries around it—how grief moves through our bodies, shapes our spiritual lives, and connects us to ancient traditions that understood grief as holy.
We discuss the ways modern culture rushes grief, how capitalism has stripped away its sacred rituals, and why reclaiming grief through myth, ritual, and community is vital for healing.
We explore:
Why grief is sacred, necessary, and non-linear
Ancient grief rituals like keening, lamentation, and how ritual support emotional release
The impact of capitalism an...2025-06-2055 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 24 The Sacred Feminine is Political - WTF does that mean?In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore the intersection of sacred feminine spirituality and collective responsibility in today’s political and social landscape.
We discuss the limits of individual self-care, the importance of embodiment, and why spiritual leaders—and communities—must stop bypassing and start participating. Because the sacred feminine asks us to center people, not borders, and to look into our shadows to understand how we’re unconciuosly upholding harmful systems.
We explore:
Why the sacred feminine is inherently political, embodied, and action-oriented
The danger of neutrality in spiritua...2025-06-131h 03The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp 23 Working with Psychology to Create a Spiritual Practice That Actually Works For YouIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we’re doing something a little different - we’re releasing one of the lessons from our Temple Course - on exactly how to weave spiritual practices into everyday life using insights from psychology, habit formation, and sacred ritual.
Whether you’re having trouble creating a spiritual practice that works for you, feel overwhelmed by all the “things” social media tells you to do, or are just looking for practical ways to make your life more magical, this episode has you covered.
We explore:
How to use habit stac...2025-06-0623 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 22 The Power of Daily RitualIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we talk about the importance of personal spiritual practice that’s grounded, consistent, and aligned with your life.
We talk about the importance of spiritual hygiene, ritual, and nervous system regulation—and how daily practices like cleansing, grounding, and journey work can help deepen your connection to the divine and to yourself.
We explore:
Why your spiritual practice should evolve with your life
The importance of spiritual hygiene
The importance of grounding and somatic awareness for spiritual connection
Why pleasure is a powerful tool for nervous system regul...2025-05-3159 min
Awaken the Witch PodcastPriestesses, Avalon & Dragons - Interview with the Mystic in the Woods, Kate OlsonToday special guest, Kate Olson (the Mystic in the Woods) joins us! Kate is a priestess and Seidr practitioner whose work is centered around reclaiming the sacred feminine and reintegrating the feminine into our collective consciousness and our individual lives. Sitting at the intersection of history, psychology, and spirituality Kate weaves together the Pre-Christian traditions of Northern Europe and the Lineage of The Rose to hold truly transformational spaces. In today’s episode we’re discussing: Unearthing Christian programming in the depths of the shadow Mary Magdalene & the truth about the sacred feminine 2025-05-301h 00The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp 21 How the Witch Wound Impacts Our Spiritual Gifts, Paths, and IntuitionIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore the witch wound and how it affects our ability to trust our intuition, access spiritual gifts, and heal across generations.
We dive into the ways religious conditioning, colonization, and archetypal trauma like the crazy wound have disconnected us from our intuition—and how community, somatic work, and ancestral healing can help us reclaim it.
We explore:
What the witch wound is and how it blocks spiritual growth and our spiritual gifts
The impact of religious conditioning and ritual trauma
How pa...2025-05-2349 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 20 Show me your witches: How myth and story impact our view of the feminineIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore how the archetype of the witch and societies view on women have evolved together over time.
We dive into the stories—mythological and modern—that shape how we see witches, women, and ourselves.
We explore how powerful women in mythology, literature, and pop culture have been portrayed, villainized, and reclaimed—and how that shapes how we see witches, women, and ourselves.
We discuss:
•The historical and mythological roots of the witch archetype
•How characters like Circe, Morgan Le Fay, Lilith, and Cassand...2025-05-161h 12The Reclamation Hour PodcastThe Crazy Wound: We stopped burning witches. We started diagnosing them.In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore the deep roots of the “crazy wound” as an evolution of the witch wound—how women’s emotions, intuition, and spirituality have been pathologized for centuries, and how we can begin to heal.
We unpack:
•The history of hysteria and how it still impacts women’s mental health today
•How systemic gaslighting undermines women’s intuition and body wisdom
•The crazy wound as a form of inherited trauma
•Why holistic, intuitive, and ritual-based care is essential for healing
•The role of shadow wor...2025-05-1058 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 18 Sacred Feminine Arts: Divination and TarotIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore our favorite divination system: The Tarot.
We talk about our personal relationships with tarot, the importance of using it to support (not replace) our inner knowing, and the deeper stories held within each card.
We dive into:
•The history of tarot
•How intuition and emotion guide meaningful tarot readings
•Daily rituals and card pulls that build confidence and clarity
•When to cleanse your deck—and when to take a break from it
•Tarot as a tool for self-trus...2025-05-021h 10The Reclamation Hour PodcastHow the Seven Deadly Sins Shaped Women’s Lives, Bodies, and SpiritualityIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive into the history and impact of the Seven Deadly Sins—and how these patriarchal concepts still shape women’s lives today.
We explore how ideas like lust, pride, envy, greed, and gluttony have been used to control women’s desires, bodies, emotions, and spiritual practices—and how we can start reclaiming them.
We also talk about:
•The connection between sin, conditioning, and the patriarchy
•How witch wounds, envy, and sisterhood play out in modern spirituality
•The influence of diet culture, body image, an...2025-04-251h 23The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 16 Breaking the Spell of Good Girl ConditioningIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we unpack the layers of good girl conditioning—how it shows up in our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self-worth.
We explored the roots of this conditioning in patriarchal systems, and the intersection of psychology, epigenetics, spirituality, and culture. We discuss how it leads to self-betrayal, burnout, and people-pleasing—especially for women, neurodivergent folks, and those who are experiencing menstrual cycles.
We dive into:
How the fawn response as a trauma survival mechanism is at the root of good girl conditioning
The connection between good girl condi...2025-04-181h 21The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 15 The Sacred Feminine Arts: Deity WorkIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive into the world of deity work—what it is, how it differs from working with spirit guides, and why it matters on the path of spiritual reclamation.
We explore:
The difference between deities, spirit guides, and ancestors
How deities can show up through dreams, signs, and synchronicities
The role of archetypes in spiritual practice
Ethical and respectful ways to build relationships with divine beings
The importance of offerings—and what they actually mean
How ancestral veneration and deity work can deepen your connection to self and spirit
Th...2025-04-111h 04The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 14 Plows, Purity & Patriarchy: Reclaiming Female SexualityIn this episode, Alexandra E. and I (Kate Olson) dive deep into the connection between sacred sexuality and patriarchy. We explore how history has shaped the way we view gender, sex, and power—and how reclaiming our sexuality is key to liberation.
We touch on:
The shift from matriarchal to patriarchal societies
How agriculture (yes, the change from hoe agriculture to plow agriculture!) impacted women's roles
The roots of purity culture and slut-shaming
How parenting and community support evolved alongside societal control
The gender gap in sexual health and education
Why reclaiming pleasure and autonomy is a...2025-03-211h 32The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 13 Sacred Sexuality: Where Temple Priestesses, BDSM, and Queerness IntersectIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive into the intersections of sacred sexuality, gender identity, BDSM and spirituality—both ancient and modern. We uncover the hidden histories of temple priestesses, the provocative role of Inanna the Dominatrix, and how sexuality was once revered as a sacred rite of passage.
We covered things like:
The story of Enheduanna, the first known author and high priestess
The queerness of deities and its spiritual significance
How sacred sexuality, dominance, and fertility were woven into ancient ritual
Why decolonizing spirituality and gender narratives is essential for reclaiming sex...2025-03-141h 00The Reclamation Hour PodcastThe one where we talk about Mary MagdalaneIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore the life, legacy, and spiritual significance of Mary Magdalene—a powerful spiritual figure, teacher, and priestess often misunderstood in history.
We dive into:
Mary Magdalene’s true role in early Christianity and why her story matters today
Misconceptions and patriarchy’s impact on her legacy, including the false association with prostitution
Sacred feminine wisdom and how it shapes our spiritual journeys
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and its transformative teachings on duality, sin, and divine connection
Feminine Christ consciousness and the importance of reclaiming authentic spirituality
Astrological and sy...2025-03-071h 07
Spiritual Seeker's PodcastDeep Dive into the Divine FeminineOn Episode 119, I speak with Kate Olson who is a priestess and Seidr practitioner whose work is centered around reclaiming the sacred feminine and reintegrating the feminine into our collective consciousness and our individual lives. Sitting at the intersection of history, psychology, and spirituality Kate weaves together the Pre-Christian traditions of Northern Europe and the Lineage of The Rose to hold truly transformational spaces. I learned about Kate through the Instagram algorithms somehow along the way. Her handle is @themysticinthewoods and I just appreciated the sharpness in which she delivers information and how much that she knows...2025-03-051h 00Spiritual Seeker's PodcastDeep Dive into the Divine FeminineOn Episode 119, I speak with Kate Olson who is a priestess and Seidr practitioner whose work is centered around reclaiming the sacred feminine and reintegrating the feminine into our collective consciousness and our individual lives. Sitting at the intersection of history, psychology, and spirituality Kate weaves together the Pre-Christian traditions of Northern Europe and the Lineage of The Rose to hold truly transformational spaces. I learned about Kate through the Instagram algorithms somehow along the way. Her handle is @themysticinthewoods and I just appreciated the sharpness in which she delivers information and how much that she knows...2025-03-051h 00The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 11 Venus Retrograde Unveiled: Unlocking the Feminine Mysteries with Inanna & BarbieIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour podcast, we are diving into the Venus cycle's astrological and mythological significance - and the way it has influenced mythology around the world.
We explore Venus as the morning and evening star, Inanna's descent into the underworld, and the sacred feminine's transformative journey - the sacred feminine blueprint, the one we can follow for self-transformation.
Here's what we cover:
The Venus cycle and its astrological and mythological importance
Inanna's descent into the underworld and the journey of the sacred feminine
The symbolism of the number seven and...2025-02-1455 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastAncient Goddesses, Modern Mothers, Missing CronesIn this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive deep into the sacred feminine and the mother wound are related. We unpack attachment theory, the role of midwifery, and the connection between birth, the earth, and the divine feminine.
From historical family structures to the importance of community-based support, this episode reclaims ancestral wisdom and advocates for empowered, holistic care in motherhood.
Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @themysticinthewoods
YouTube: @themysticinthewoods
Find all her current offerings here.
Connect with Alexandra:
Instagram: @theserpentinewitch
Find all her current offerings here.
2025-02-071h 36The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 9 The Legacy of Witch Trials: Reclaiming Women’s PowerIn this episode we're looking at the power the that witch archetype holds and how hard the patriarchy tried to erase it. We're talking about the witch trials, how they specifically targeted women, how the terror from that time is still impacting women today.
Resources Mentioned during this episode:
To join the new community, CLICK HERE to get access to the backstage
CLICK HERE to learn about Kate's free sacred feminine event
To learn about Alexandra's coaching program, CLICK HERE
"On Our Best Behavior" by Elise Loehnen
Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @themysticinthewoods
YouTube: @th...2025-01-311h 06The Reclamation Hour PodcastEp. 8 Staying centered: Balancing anxiety, self-care and activismIt's been a rough week in the U.S., and a lot of us are working through anxiety around it. So, let's talk about what we can do and how we move forward together.
Resources Mentioned during this episode:
To join the new community, CLICK HERE to get access to the backstage
CLICK HERE to learn about Kate's free sacred feminine event
To learn about Alexandra's coaching program, CLICK HERE
"On Our Best Behavior" by Elise Loehnen
Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @themysticinthewoods
YouTube: @themysticinthewoods
Find all her current offerings here.
Co...2025-01-2535 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastEp.7 The Goddess, the Devil, and the Villainization of the FeminineIn this episode, we talk about how the devil is actually a combination of three separate myths or archetypes and how the rise of patriarchal religions used this myth to systematically reshape the feminine into something evil.
Resources Mentioned during this episode:
The Devil(s) You Don't Know Workshop: A six-part deep dive into the myth of the devil CLICK HERE to learn more.
Books on how the concept of satan turned evil:
The Satan: How God's executioner became the enemy by Ryan E. Stokes
Satan and the Problem of Evil by Gregory A. Boy...2025-01-2440 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastWhat’s the point of spirituality? The pitfalls of love & Light.If you’re tired of the overly simplistic, “love and light” messages in mainstream spiritual circles and want a deeper, more authentic approach to your spiritual practice, this episode is for you.
We’re getting real about the problems we see in the spiritual community and why we need emobdied and balanced spiritual pracitces.
Resources Mentioned during this episode:
Revealed: A free three day sacred feminine event. CLICK HERE
Six-Week Workshop on the Devil Archetype: The Devil(s) You Don't Know CLICK HERE to learn more.
A couple of fantastic indegenous creators to follow:
Dra. Roc...2025-01-171h 17The Reclamation Hour PodcastErased and Reclaimed: Rediscovering the Sacred FeminineIn this episode, we dive into the entire reason this podcast exists: the history of goddess worship and how the sacred feminine was systematically erased from human culture. From ancient civilizations to modern society, goddess worship once held a central place in spiritual and social life, but over time, patriarchal systems have silenced the sacred feminine.
But nearly every issue we have as a society can be directly tied to her erasure, so the question is, what happens if we bring her back?
Resources Mentioned during this episode:
The book Kate mentioned i...2025-01-1355 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastLilith Part Two: Why be Eve when you can be Lilith... Right?In the second part of our two-part series on Lilith, we dive deeper into her mythology and influence, exploring her connection to the Garden of Eden and the ways in which she has been interpreted throughout history. We discuss our personal experience working with her and take a look at the astrology of Black Moon Lilith—what it represents in your natal chart, how it reveals hidden aspects of your psyche, and how it can guide you toward empowerment and authenticity.
Find Alexandra's e-book "Reclaiming Black Moon Lilith" https://sacredsoleil.myflodesk.com/links
If you're enj...2025-01-1039 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastLilith: The goddess, the demon, the womanLet's talk about Lilith in all her feminist icon glory. The handmaiden to Inana, the demoness, the first woman before the first woman. We're diving into Lilith and all her mythology.
If you're enjoying the Reclamation Hour Podcast, make sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening. And, grab your backstage pass to get all the bonus resources, Q&As, and more:
https://themysticinthewoods.mykajabi.com/podcast
Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @themysticinthewoods
YouTube: @themysticinthewoods
Find all her current offerings here.
Connect with Alexandra:
...2025-01-0345 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastWho is the dark feminine? And why do we need her?Get ready for a juicy one; we're talking all about the dark feminine, what she is, how she lives in us, how she helps us fight good girl conditioning, and why anger might be her most crucial quality.
If you're enjoying the Reclamation Hour Podcast, make sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening. And, grab your backstage pass to get all the bonus resources, Q&As, and more:
https://themysticinthewoods.mykajabi.com/podcast
Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @themysticinthewoods
YouTube: @themysticinthewoods
Find all her current offerings here.
2024-12-3145 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastShadow work and the sacred feminineLet's dive into the Reclamation Hour Podcast with a discussion about shadow work, misconceptions, what it really is, and why it's an integral part of reclaiming the sacred feminine.
If you're enjoying the Reclamation Hour Podcast, make sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening. And grab your backstage pass to get all the bonus resources, Q&As, and more:
https://themysticinthewoods.mykajabi.com/podcast
Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @themysticinthewoods
YouTube: @themysticinthewoods
Find all her current offerings here.
Connect with Alexandra:
Instagram: @theserpentinewitch2024-12-3145 minThe Reclamation Hour PodcastWelcome to the Reclamation HourWelcome to The Reclamation Hour, a podcast dedicated to reclaiming the sacred feminine, her stories, her teachings, and how she lives in you. The podcast officially launches Monday, December 30th!
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Alchemy, Astrology, And AstroHealthEpisode 59- Soul Led Conversation with Kate OlsonToday's episode is a Soul Led conversation with Kate Olson.
Kate is a shadow work facilitator, mystic, and tarot reader. She combines her background in psychology and religious studies, her decade of experience applying learning theory, and her intuitive gifts to hold sacred space for deep healing, divine connection, and integrating the sacred into everyday life.
Kate is an amazing person and amazing at what she does. Our shadow work session together blew my mind and also helped clear some stagnant energy and integrate some parts of me back together.
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