41 episodes
The Skeptical Shaman Rachel White
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 32 Ratings
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Rachel White is modern-day shaman and the owner of TOTEM Readings, a decades-old spiritual practice. In the Skeptical Shaman, we engage fascinating folks-- from psychics to healers to skeptics and cynics-- in a dialogue designed to help the spiritually homeless navigate the landscape of woo. Are you curious about spiritually but worry about falling into a cult? Do you want to learn more without falling into a con? The Skeptical Shaman is the place for you.
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The Reality of Spiritual Awakening, with Casey St. John
In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Casey St. John, fellow spiritual explorer!Casey's story follows a very well-worn path: girl goes exploring, finds a reiki studio, signs up for a session, has her mind blown by the utterly unexplainable energetic and spiritual phenomenon, and then finds herself on a quest to learn the who, what, when, why and how of it all. Much like a merry troupe of fictional Hobbits before her, she encounters s...
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All About Herbalism, with Megen Mundy
In this episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Megen Mundy, the owner of Austin's oldest and most established herbalism store, the Herb Bar.Rachel and Megen kick off this new season of the Skeptical Shaman podcast with a deep dive into the wide world of herbalism: how herbs support wellness, what issues they treat + support, and what herbs everyone should have as their "go-to's" in their pantry. This isn't hippy shit. This is human shit, and ...
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The Princess and The Pea-- SOLO
In this special, solo episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) digs a bit further into The Business of Woo: the "industry" of psychics, shamans, energy workers, and yes-- even the dreaded, mythical "life coaches".Next up on the Business of Woo myth-busting list? Self-care. If you're a full-time practitioner of the Woo, odds are: you're sensitive. Like, really sensitive. That's kind of how this whole psychic thing works. In fact, we're so sensitive th...
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New Levels, New Devils-- SOLO
In this special, solo episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) digs a bit further into The Business of Woo: the "industry" of psychics, shamans, energy workers, and yes-- even the dreaded, mythical "life coaches".Next up on the Business of Woo myth-busting list? Sabotage! Online harassment! Intellectual property theft! Abusive clients! Para-social strangeness! Along with the new levels you reach in your Woo-based business, come along a myriad of proverbia...
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A Bird In The Hand-- SOLO
In this special, solo episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) digs a bit further into The Business of Woo: the "industry" of psychics, shamans, energy workers, and yes-- even the dreaded, mythical "life coaches".Next up on the Business of Woo myth-busting list? Client retention. What is it? How do you do it? Why does it matter? And why is it actually for realsies way more important than any bullsh*t you're up to on social media. Spoiler alert: your clien...
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Say What You Mean- SOLO
In this special, solo episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) digs a bit further into The Business of Woo: the "industry" of psychics, shamans, energy workers, and yes-- even the dreaded, mythical "life coaches".Next up on the Business of Woo myth-busting list? Content creation. What is it? How do you do it? And, more importantly, how do you make it work for you-- instead of just turning into the "dry hump of marketing campaigns"? A simple trick? Figure ...
Customer Reviews
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I discovered this podcast a few months ago. I cannot tell express how grateful I am to find what feels like an oasis in a world of chaos and confusion.
I am working my way through back episodes. It seems incredible how often the episode that by all intents and purposes, are theoretically random, are astonishing applicable to the most challenging experiences in my daily life. There have been some life bumps lately. The clarity and perspective I find in this show offers has given me access to tools to deal with life’s challenges in a way I have not found else where.
The guest featured on this program have diverse and interesting perspective. I really appreciate the seek safely pledge and Rachels choice to work with ethical practitioners. There is and always has been some “whoo” built in to the fabric of my person but I think I put it away for a long time and it’s time to bring it out into the light. That feels new, exposed and vulnerable is rather scary. Hearing an educated, intelligent well spoken woman who tells it like it is, is phenomenal and bolstering.
Please keep up the good work and thank you for what you have already done. Today I do not have the means for non essentials but I will keep working at it and I look forward to have the opportunity to be able to work with you in person. I feel like from the stories you have shared, that we have lead somewhat parallel lives, I find I relate and connect easily to the you and relate well to the episodes content. I appreciate you.
Great content without the toxic positivity and meaningless fluff!
Rachel does a great job balancing the vulnerabilities and mystery of following a spiritual path with keeping your head on straight and not being lured into some of the purely nonsensical rabbit holes out there.
Always thought provoking! Wicked smart.
I have admired Rachel’s work for awhile now, and hearing her fascinating and incredibly wise take on all things spiritual and woo is always so thought provoking. She covers many topics with professionals and practitioners that are thoroughly vetted and thoughtful in how their contribution to the airwaves of podcasting can leave you feeling glad you tuned in, rather than wanting your time back! Incredibly smart, sharp and powerful.
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