The Reclamation Hour Podcast

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we talk about the various traditions, lessons, and myths that surround the winter solstice. If you’re craving intentionality, ritual, and rest this season, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner child, your ancestral roots, and the sacred feminine rhythms of winter. What We Talk About: The various meanings and lessons of Winter Solstice and celebrating the return of the light Why Christmas season traditions  often have spooky, folkloric origins How capitalism hijacked the holidays, especially for women and caregivers Saturnalia, Roman feasts, and ancient rites of excess and reversal The role of psychedelics and feasting in old solstice rituals How nature and seasons shaped ancestral celebrations The burden of emotional labor in modern holiday prep Reclaiming rest as a ritual and a birthright — not something to earn Tips for navigating family dynamics and setting boundaries Why inner child work is essential for healing the holidays How to bring more intention and magic into your winter season   Resource’s Mentioned: Learn more about the Sovereign Priestess Course HERE Get on the waitlist for the full Priestess Training HERE Connect with Kate: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra: Instagram: @theserpentinewitch Find all her current offerings here.

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we dive deep into the rising tide of feminine leadership from spirituality to politics to parenting.   We cover the neuroscience behind emotional intelligence, reveal how intuition and pattern recognition are  often dismissed by patriarchal norms, and talk about figures like Mary Magdalene as foundational to sacred leadership lineages.    If you’re feeling the pull to lead — but on your own terms — this episode is your invitation.   What Talk About: The difference between feminine leadership and patriarchal dominance How emotional intelligence and intuition are leadership assets, not liabilities Why matriarchal leadership centers community care, not competition Women’s erased leadership roles in early Christianity The legacy of Mary Magdalene and the sacred feminine lineage The importance of mentorship and spiritual lineage Cultural appropriation and the craving for lineage and tradition Reclaiming your lane in activism and local community building How to discern true leadership in spiritual spaces Resource’s Mentioned: Learn more about the Sovereign Priestess Course HERE Get on the waitlist for the full Priestess Training HERE   Connect with Kate: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra: Instagram: @theserpentinewitch Find all her current offerings here.

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we're building on our discussion from Episode 38 where we explored the upcoming Neptune in Aries transit. This time, we get into the New Age to Jesus pipeline, spirit manipulation, and the importance of integrity, accountability, and decolonization in spiritual spaces. ✨ In this conversation, we explore: How Neptune in Aries exposes spiritual illusions and calls for grounded integrity. The New Age to Jesus pipeline and what it reveals about unmet needs in spiritual culture. The fine line between gatekeeping and protection in spiritual communities. How egregores and spirit manipulation distort our perception of the divine. The difference between Churchianity and the real teachings of Jesus. The impact of cultural appropriation and colonization on spiritual aesthetics. The need for trauma-informed, decolonial, and embodied spirituality. Why authenticity and responsibility are the new forms of spiritual leadership. Grab the Free Priestess Path MasterClass by >Clicking Here <   Connect with Kate: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra: Instagram: @theserpentinewitch Find all her current offerings here.

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we talking about  the astrological shift of Neptune moving into Aries — and what it means for the collective spiritual community. And how it’s unraveling “false light,” performative spirituality, and calls for embodiment, accountability, and decolonization in modern spiritual spaces. ✨ In this conversation, we explore: How Neptune’s transit into Aries ushers in a new era of truth and responsibility. The collapse of guru culture and the importance of reclaiming personal authority. The intersection of spiritual bypassing, colonization, and aesthetics. Why embodiment and decolonization are essential to authentic spiritual practice. The difference between false light and genuine love — and why love isn’t always soft. How ethical money, reciprocity, and overflow reshape spiritual abundance. Get on the Email List here: https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/somethingnew Connect with Kate: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra: Instagram: @theserpentinewitch Find all her current offerings here.

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, we’re talking all things demons, infernals, and the divine feminine’s forgotten relationship with the underworld.  We talk about the history and evolution of “demons” in the Bible, in tradition, and how it’s evolved in pop culture.  How the concept was used as a weapon of colonization worldwide and how it continues to sever us from our power today. We Cover Things Like: The historical roots and evolving meaning of “demons” and infernal spirits. How the underworld and feminine energy have always been intertwined. How "demons" were used as a weapon of colonization  Infernals as divine beings from the underworld How working with infernal energies leads to healing, power, and wholeness. Resources and notes: Book "The Satan: How God's Executioner Became the Enemy" by Ryan E. Stokes Refernce for "Badimo" https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.57088/978-3-7329-9175-4_11 Connect with Kate: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra: Instagram: @theserpentinewitch Find all her current offerings here.