Witchy Work Wishes

Witchy Work Wishes

Bringing balance to your work with a little witchcraft!

  1. 1d ago

    The Placebo Effect Pt 1 of 2 Episodes

    What if believing something will help you can actually change what happens inside your body? And what if believing something will hurt you ... can do the same thing? Today on Witchy Work Wishes, we are stepping just outside of our usual witchy circle for a fascinating (open mic) conversation about the placebo effect, the nocebo effect, and the very real connection between expectation, belief, the brain and the body. And I brought Connor back to help me explore it! With his background in psychology, Connor joins me as we look at what science actually knows about the placebo effect, why it happens, what researchers have discovered, how expectation can influence our experiences, and why some placebos can still work even when people know they're taking one. For this episode, we are doing something important ... we are leaving the witchcraft out of it. At least for now. Part 1 is about understanding the science first. Or some of it at least. Because next week, in Part 2, I'm putting my witch's hat firmly back on and asking a much more interesting question ... If belief, expectation and ritual can create measurable changes in the human experience … where does that leave magic? We are not trying to prove that science explains witchcraft or that witchcraft replaces science. We are getting curious. And around here, curiosity is where some of our very best conversations begin! So grab your coffee, your tea and maybe your notebook, and join Connor and me for Part 1 of The Placebo Effect. We've got this! Charlene Hearth & Hen WitchyWorkWishes.com Patreon Family

    The Placebo Effect Pt 1 of 2 Episodes
  2. Jul 15

    Casting A Witch's Circle

    There is something ancient about gathering in a circle! Long before elaborate rituals and beautifully decorated altars, people gathered around fires, beneath the stars, and inside stone circles to mark the seasons, honor the land, celebrate life's milestones and simply remember that they belonged to something larger than themselves. In this week's episode at Witchy Work Wishes, we are exploring the magic of casting a witch's circle ... and not just how to do it, but why witches have been creating sacred circles for centuries. Together we'll talk about the history and purpose of the magic circle, the four directions and the elements, different ways to cast a circle (there is no "one right way"), when you might want to create sacred space (and when you don't need to) as well as how circles can become powerful containers for healing, spellwork, meditation, shadow work, and celebration. Of course I have a "Business Witch" perspective on creating healthy energetic boundaries in everyday life too. I also share one of my favorite personal rituals... my annual Birthday Circle and why it has become one of the most meaningful practices in my own witchcraft. Whether you've never cast a circle before or you've been practicing for years, I hope this episode reminds you that sacred space isn't about perfection. It begins the moment you step into your intention. So light a candle, pour yourself something warm, get cozy, and come sit beside me for a little while. I'm so grateful you're walking this path with me! We've got this! Charlene Hearth & Hen Witchy Work Wishes Patreon

    Casting A Witch's Circle
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