Witchy Shit by Design with Michaela Gaffen Stone

Michaela Gaffen Stone
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A fun, spiky podcast where we poke at dogma, question the “shoulds,” and get honest about what’s actually happening. Not fluffy. Not performative. Definitely not here to follow the rules. Hey, you want to do some witchy shit? Join us!

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    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 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 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.

    1h 1m

  2. Jun 5

    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 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.

    23 min

  3. May 29

    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 anxietyhow people pleasing becomes a survival strategyThe damaging myth of “laziness”why exhausted women are easier to controland 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 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.

    24 min

  4. May 22

    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 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.

    1h 24m

  5. May 15

    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/ 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 michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone, Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone.

    56 min

  6. May 11

    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 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.

    14 min

  7. May 2

    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://www.linkedin.com/in/anipapazyan/  https://www.instagram.com/ani_laststop4pain/  https://www.tiktok.com/@4anipapazyan  https://www.facebook.com/papazyanani  Mentioned in this episode: 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 michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone

    45 min

  8. May 2

    S1 Ep2: Break Free from Religion

    Hello and Welcome. In today's episode Michaela is in conversation with Daniel Du Bois questioning organized religion and the social constructs it has placed on society for thousands of years. Tune in to uncover why history has unfolded the way it has and how life as we know it is in for big change. Today's Guest is Daniel Du Bois a spiritual and leadership coach, host of Journey into the Heart of the Primordial Podcast and guide of the 'Think like a Wizard' Sub-Reddit group. To connect with Daniel Think Like a Wizard now rebranded as Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial available wherever you listen to podcasts! https://www.reddit.com/r/ThinkLikeAWizard/ thinklikeawizard@gmail.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 michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone

    56 min

  9. May 1

    S1 Ep1: Welcome to Witchy Shit by Design!

    Hello and welcome to Witchy Shit by Design Podcast! So glad you are here with me. I'm Michaela Gaffen-Stone and this is EPISODE 1 where I give you a brief introduction to myself and what you can expect from this podcast moving forward. Follow along wherever you listen to your podcasts! Witchyshitbydesign.com michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com Michaela Gaffen Stone is a behavior analyst and Human Design mentor exploring how discernment, nervous system regulation, and radical self-trust form the spine of aligned living. witchyshitbydesign.com Instagram @mikkigaffenstone Facebook Michaela Gaffen Stone

    14 min
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A fun, spiky podcast where we poke at dogma, question the “shoulds,” and get honest about what’s actually happening. Not fluffy. Not performative. Definitely not here to follow the rules. Hey, you want to do some witchy shit? Join us!

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  • Creator
    Michaela Gaffen Stone
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Michaela Gaffen Stone