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Hosted by Cindy Norton Stokes, the Cozy Hermit Coven is a comforting, introspective, and witchy place nestled in a bright and inviting forest cottage. Here we gather around the hearth to talk about all things cozy and mystical. Here you are invited to slow down and learn more about yourself, so that you can begin to connect with your intuition and the longings of your soul. And we can’t get to that cozy space without standing up to oppression along the way, so you can rest assured that the Cozy Hermit Coven is built on a foundation of collective liberation. So grab your cup of tea and settle in. Welcome to the Cozy Hermit Coven. *Special Note: From January 2021 - September 2023 this was the Mountain Practice Journeys podcast - a comfy, cozy place for introverted & highly sensitive solopreneurs. In October 2023 the Mountain Practice Journeys podcast was rebranded to the Cozy Hermit Coven podcast in order to keep all the wonderful interviews from past guests, as well as helpful information for therapists starting and growing their private practices. 

Cozy Hermit Coven Cindy Norton Stokes

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Hosted by Cindy Norton Stokes, the Cozy Hermit Coven is a comforting, introspective, and witchy place nestled in a bright and inviting forest cottage. Here we gather around the hearth to talk about all things cozy and mystical. Here you are invited to slow down and learn more about yourself, so that you can begin to connect with your intuition and the longings of your soul. And we can’t get to that cozy space without standing up to oppression along the way, so you can rest assured that the Cozy Hermit Coven is built on a foundation of collective liberation. So grab your cup of tea and settle in. Welcome to the Cozy Hermit Coven. *Special Note: From January 2021 - September 2023 this was the Mountain Practice Journeys podcast - a comfy, cozy place for introverted & highly sensitive solopreneurs. In October 2023 the Mountain Practice Journeys podcast was rebranded to the Cozy Hermit Coven podcast in order to keep all the wonderful interviews from past guests, as well as helpful information for therapists starting and growing their private practices. 

    Shadow Work & Ancestral Healing with guest Adina Arden Cooper of Fire Bird Creative [Episode 103]

    Shadow Work & Ancestral Healing with guest Adina Arden Cooper of Fire Bird Creative [Episode 103]

    In this episode of the Cozy Hermit Coven podcast I chat with Adina Arden Cooper of Fire Bird Creative about Shadow Work and Ancestral Healing.

    We touch on many things including trusting your knowing, the ripple effects of healing work, the disrespect of the term “woo woo,” dream interpretation, past lives or “other lives,” the illusion of time, archetypes, origin stories, forest bathing, apollonian star seeds, and much more.

    Adina serves as a witness and a guide on the journey of personal growth and discovery. Her background is in mental health counseling and she has over twenty years of experience in the field. Her work has evolved over time and she now refers to herself as a Shadow Guide and Soul Healing Specialist rather than a "therapist." Adina helps people unearth what lies hidden in the subconscious for expanded awareness and fulfillment. She teaches people how to know and connect with the soul, which brings more fulfillment, peace and joy to life.

    Check out Adina’s Blue Hour podcast.

    Follow Adina on Instagram @fire.bird.creative

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

    It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn

    Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives by Brian L. Weiss MD
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    Something Cozy This Way Comes [Episode 102]

    Something Cozy This Way Comes [Episode 102]

    Something Cozy This Way Comes

    The sun is setting on Mountain Practice Journeys and the moon is rising on Cozy Hermit Coven.

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    Connect with Cozy Hermit Coven on Instagram.

    The card pull for this episode is from The Sacred Medicine Oracle by Asha Frost (artwork by Steph Littlebird).
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    Healing Insomnia By Befriending Wakefulness with guest Emma Kobil [Episode 101]

    Healing Insomnia By Befriending Wakefulness with guest Emma Kobil [Episode 101]

    Here in Episode 101 I chat with Emma Kobil about healing insomnia by befriending wakefulness.

    We chat about what works and what doesn't, and how popular strategies for trying to sleep make the problem of insomnia worse.

    Emma is giving away a free 30 minute call to the first 10 people who reach out who would like to talk about their sleep and ways to let go of insomnia!

    Connect with Emma...

    Website: https://sleepwithemma.com/

    Email: sleepwithemma@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepwithemma/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepwithemma
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    Why You’ll Never Reach The Finish Line [Episode 100]

    Why You’ll Never Reach The Finish Line [Episode 100]

    Here in Episode 100 I’m going to share with you why you’ll never reach the finish line. 
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    Honoring Yourself As A Sensitive Therapist with guest April Snow [Episode 99]

    Honoring Yourself As A Sensitive Therapist with guest April Snow [Episode 99]

    Here in Episode 99 I chat with April Snow about how to honor yourself as a sensitive therapist and business owner.

    Highly Sensitive Therapists (HSTs) are naturally more empathetic, perceptive, and impacted by their work with clients. To bypass burnout, it's essential to look within to create a practice that aligns with your needs on every level - from how you decorate your office to when you schedule sessions to what trainings you take. Instead of looking around to decide what you're supposed to do, use your inner guide as a compass. HSTs have different needs and it's essential to give yourself permission to break the rules of how you're supposed to be as a therapist. When you design an HSP-friendly routine, practice, and lifestyle - you are capable of feeling deep fulfillment and creating deep, meaningful impact for your clients.

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    Connect with April...

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivetherapist

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Support.for.HSTs

    Sustainable Practice Roadmap Program: Simple Systems and Community Support to Feel More Energized and Fulfilled as a Sensitive Therapist. Includes 6 months of weekly HST discussion groups and co-working sessions, 1:1 consultations, guest workshops, a 12-module self-paced course, and a 150+ page printed workbook. Sign up at: https://www.sensitiveschool.com/p/sustainable-practice?affcode=464106_is9qucd3

    Free Workshop: 3 Pillars of a Sustainable Practice. Learn the three essential strategies to have a supportive practice with less overwhelm and burnout, better boundaries, and more space to prioritize your needs! Sign up at: https://sensitiveschool.lpages.co/pillars-workshop

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    Healing The Witch Wound [Episode 98]

    Healing The Witch Wound [Episode 98]

    Here in Episode 98 I talk about how to go about healing the witch wound by first recognizing how it shows up in your life.

    Episode 98 Show Notes

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    Healing The Witch Wound Retreat (October 2023)

    Witch Wound Books…
    Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic by Lisa Lister

    Heal The Witch Wound: Reclaim Your Magic And Step Into Your Power by Celeste Larsen

    Heal Your Witch Wound: A Magickal Depth Approach to Reclaiming Creative and Intuitive Potency and Reawakening the Feminine Soul Voice by Annalise Oatman, LCSW

    In Defence Of Witches: The Legacy Of The Witch Hunts And Why Women Are Still On Trial by Mona Chollet

    Women Who Run With The Wolves: Myths And Stories Of The Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

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Customer Reviews

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Sarah Bryski-Hamrick ,

LOVE this podcast.

I had the pleasure of being a guest on this podcast in 2022. I got to speak about one of my favorite topics: internalized capitalism and it’s association with our feelings of failure. Cindy has such a kind, compassionate spirit, and speaking with her was a joy.

StaceyHorn ,

Clearly speaks to her identified audience

I’ve enjoyed this podcast- I like Cindy’s authenticity & clarity with which she speaks- like about how to pitch a podcast- (hint-follow the directions). The people attracted to listening are definitely professions who are focused on developing relationships-and that is the information this podcast serves up. I also enjoy the Acorn segment- where she shares a card she pulls for the episode. Thank you. Love it!!

losetheshoes ,

So helpful!

This podcast is a gem and a great resource for anyone thinking of starting their own practice. The tips are helpful and the real stories are inspiring. Great listen!

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