The Reclamation Hour Podcast

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, Alexandra and I dive into the deep and uncomfortable history of purity culture:  where it came from, who it was designed to serve, and why its impact is still shaping sexuality, spirituality, and consent today.

We trace purity culture back thousands of years, unpacking how patriarchy, original sin, and religious power structures reshaped women’s bodies from sacred to sinful — and how figures like Jezebel were transformed into archetypes used to justify control, violence, and erasure.

This conversation is not about surface-level critique. It’s about understanding how purity culture operates as a system — one that protects predators, blames women, and teaches obedience over consent.

 

In this episode, we talk about:

The historical roots of purity culture and patriarchy

How original sin became a sex-based sin used to control women

The myth of Jezebel and how she was weaponized

Why purity culture doesn’t protect women or children — it protects power

How consent is erased in purity culture narratives

The links between purity culture, witch trials, and the policing of women’s bodies

Why modern spirituality often unknowingly repeats the same harmful frameworks

This is a conversation about reclaiming truth, restoring context, and dismantling narratives that were never meant to serve life.

Resources Mentioned:

To learn more about the Priestess Training:  https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/priestesstraining

Jim Crow Museum Article: https://jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu/jezebel/index.htm

 

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In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive into the complex, often charged relationship women have with money — and why it’s not just personal, but deeply historical and systemic.

We explore how patriarchy, colonization, and cultural conditioning shaped women’s relationship with wealth, worth, and power, and why so many women, especially healers and spiritual practitioners, carry deep shadow wounds around money.

This conversation is not about quick manifestation tricks or bypassing systemic issues. It’s about understanding money as a relational system, one that affects our nervous systems, our sense of safety, and our ability to show up fully in the world.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why women were historically wealth keepers — and how that role was taken from us

How patriarchy created guilt, fear, and shame around women wanting money

Why money isn’t evil — and how it actually amplifies our values

The connection between money wounds, trauma, and the nervous system

Why “healers shouldn’t want money” is a harmful myth

How women holding wealth benefits families, communities, and future generations

What it means to shift from scarcity to stewardship

This episode is an invitation to rethink wealth — not as greed or excess, but as a tool for healing, empowerment, and collective care.

Resources Mentioned:

To learn more about the Priestess Training:  https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/priestesstraining

Witch in Wonderland Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/76W5SC8E82e1OpRbS8vXiC?si=42e1f42bdd3f4d48

Temple Wait List: https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/TempleWaitlist

 

Connect with Kate:

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In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we explore one of the most powerful tools for healing, self-understanding, and spiritual reclamation: archetypes.

Archetypes aren’t just symbolic—they’re ancestral, spiritual, and deeply embodied, and when we begin to understand the way they shape behaviors, stories, and even wounds, we open ourselves up to deep healing and und

 

From Carl Jung and how collective unconscious shapes everything from your relationships to your intuition, to how archetypes show up in tarot, astrology, shadow work, and healing journeys—and how they can guide you back to your power.

 

 

Archetypes as universal patterns that influence belief, behavior, and healing.

The collective unconscious explains how psychic and intuitive patterns are passed across generations.

How archetypal ceremony can help to awaken these energies within us

How archetypes like the Mother, Witch, or Warrior show up in both light and shadow forms.

Tarot and astrology are archetypal systems that help us recognize patterns in ourselves.

Working with archetypes to deepen self-trust, emotional intelligence, and spiritual growth.

How archetypes can reveal lineage wounds, help us reclaim power, and guide us through identity work.

 

Resources Mentioned:

To learn more about the Priestess Training —>>>  https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/priestesstraining

 

Connect with Kate:

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Connect with Alexandra:
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In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive deep into one of the most important, and misunderstood, topics in spirituality: discernment.

We explore what it really means to practice discernment as a healer, priestess, or spiritual practitioner, and not just in channeling or intuitive work, but in how we interpret, respond, and hold space for others.

We talk about how trauma, conditioning, and nervous system dysregulation can distort intuition and even open the door to spirit interference, and why true discernment requires shadow work, nervous system awareness, and decolonial practice.

Together, we unpack how to reclaim self-trust, decentralize authority in spiritual mentorship, and create safer spaces for women of color and all marginalized practitioners.

In this episode we explore things like:

Why not every download or transmission is divine — and how to tell the difference.

The three pillars of discernment: shadow, nervous system, and spirit interference.

How trauma and conditioning distort intuition and perception.

The role of nervous system regulation in clear channeling.

How fear collapses perception while discernment expands it.

The importance of decolonizing spiritual spaces and decentralizing authority.

What to do when you sense spirit attachments or interference in your field.

Why healing and discernment are collaborative — not hierarchical.

How embodiment and self-trust create true energetic sovereignty.

 

Resources Mentioned:

To learn more about the Priestess Training —>>>  https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/priestesstraining

Tara Brading: https://tara-wild.com/

 

Connect with Kate:

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In this special episode of The Reclamation Hour, we’re sharing the replay of a free masterclass on the modern priestess path—a conversation exploring the roots, realities, and responsibilities of claiming the role and title of Priestess.

We dive into the historical context of priestesses, explore lineages like the Rose and Lightbringer streams, and unpack what it really means to walk the priestess path with integrity in a time of spiritual noise, cultural appropriation, and colonial residue.

We cover:

The historical role of priestesses and how it informs the modern path

Why integrity and discernment are non-negotiables for spiritual leaders

The difference between internal and external priestessing

How to anchor the sacred feminine through body-based spiritual work

An intro to the Rose Lineage and Lightbringer Lineage

The necessity of decolonial work in spiritual spaces

The witch wound and how it impacts your sense of safety and visibility

Why personal gnosis is just as valid as traditional training

How to begin your journey—without waiting for permission

The connection between divine love and energetic sovereignty

Resources Mentioned:

Get access to the guided journey that accompanies this master class by clicking HERE

Follow the Sovereign Priestess Mystery School here:
https://www.instagram.com/sovereignpriestess/

Get on the list for the 13-Month Priestess Training here:
https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/LightBringer

Connect with Kate:

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