As the seasons shift and we move into the darker, more introspective months, there’s a deep call to look inward, embrace our truth, and step into self-empowerment. But for many of us, something holds us back—a lingering fear of judgment, of taking up space, of fully owning our power.
In this week’s episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, we dive into The Witch Wound—a deep-rooted, inherited societal fear that has shaped the way women express themselves for centuries. From the historical witch trials to the modern-day struggles of confidence, visibility, and self-expression, this conversation explores it all.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
What The Witch Wound is and how it still affects women today.
The ways it manifests in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt.
How to break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim your voice.
Somatic practices and embodiment work to heal the Witch Wound.
The importance of sisterhood and community in the healing process.
If you've ever felt afraid to take up space, struggled with self-doubt, or hesitated to step into your power—this episode is for you.
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Time Stamps:
[00:00] – Introduction: Setting the theme for the episode—exploring The Witch Wound, self-empowerment, confidence, and stepping into authenticity.
[02:30] – The Mystical Energy of This Season: Discussing the introspective and transformative energy of fall, Scorpio season, and the thinning veil during this time of year.
[06:00] – What is The Witch Wound?: Carolyn shares her initial skepticism and journey to understanding the Witch Wound, setting the foundation for the discussion.
[10:15] – Monica’s Personal Experience with The Witch Wound: A powerful story about a holotropic breathwork session that revealed The Witch Wound to Monica and how it shaped her healing journey.
[15:50] – Historical Context: The Origins of The Witch Wound: Exploring the witch trials from the 1300s to the 1800s and how the persecution of women has left a lasting imprint on modern society.
[21:10] – How The Witch Wound Shows Up Today: Identifying modern manifestations of The Witch Wound, including self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of judgment, and competition among women.
[27:00] – Steps to Heal & Reclaim Your Power: A deep dive into how awareness, boundary-setting, embodiment practices, and self-expression can help heal The Witch Wound.
[32:40] – The Power of Community & Sisterhood in Healing: The importance of women supporting women and breaking cycles of distrust, comparison, and competition.
[38:15] – Visibility & Self-Expression as an Act of Reclamation: How embracing personal truth, creativity, and voice is essential to healing generational wounds.
[42:00] – The Witch Wound Healing Cohort: Introduction to Wand(HER)wild’s Witch Wound Healing Cohort—what it includes and how it provides a safe space for women to explore and heal.
[45:30] – Final Reflections & Invitation to Join: Encouragement to step into empowerment, embrace authenticity, and begin the healing journey within a supportive community.
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