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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   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 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: 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 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: 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 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: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra: Instagram: @theserpentinewitch Find all her current offerings here.

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: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Azriel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azriel.lume/ Find all her current offerings: https://linktr.ee/azriellume

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.

In this episode The Reclamation Hour, we covered a variety of spirit attachments from across cultures. We want to take a moment to acknowledge something important about the recent episode where Wndigos and Sknwalkers were mentioned. These beings come from sacred Indigenous teachings — particularly from Algonquian and Diné (Navajo) nations — and they hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. They aren’t “cryptids” in the Western sense, but moral and ceremonial teachings that belong to those communities. Conversations about entities and cultural origins can be deeply nuanced. We felt some hesitation about including these beings in the discussion, knowing that in their original contexts, their names are not spoken outside of ceremony. At the same time, Kate has had her own direct experiences through her spiritual and entity-removal work, and we wanted to hold space for that perspective while trusting her integrity in how she shares. That said, we recognize that even with pure intentions, naming these beings publicly can cross spiritual boundaries that are not ours to navigate. Moving forward, we will focus on sharing our own personal experiences and encounters with energetic entities — without referencing closed teachings or naming beings that belong to Indigenous traditions. With love and reverence,  Kate and Alexandra   

In this episode of The Reclamation Hour, with spooky season officially here, we’re diving into the shadows of spirituality and the truth about spirit attachments, entities, vampiric spirits, and the energetic matrix that is so misunderstood in the spiritual community.  We Cover: How spirit attachments and entities can subtly drain or hijack your energy. What vampiric spirits are why they’re rampant in spiritual spaces How “love and light” ignores real energetic risks. Energetic integrity begins with deep authenticity. Resources: Check out the Sovereign Priestess Course 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 covering another Sacred Feminine Art: ceremony. We dive into the roots of the sacred feminine, the role of the priestess, and the power of ceremony for our daily lives, healing, connection, and spiritual connection.   We Cover: Why ceremony is essential and often missing in modern society How being witnessed is a vital part of healing The importance of rites of passage to mark life’s transitions What it means to be a priestess in today’s world How trauma-informed spaces support safe healing The sacred interplay of individual and collective healing Why ceremony threatens the patriarchy — and why we need it now Bridging the sacred and the everyday through simple, intentional acts Resources: Learn more about the Temple here, and use the code "RECLAMATION" for 20% off your first month 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, It's Alexandra's turn in the spotlight. We talk about her role as a somatic sex coach and what it really means to reclaim the sacred through the body, through heritage, and through pleasure. We talk about how her somatic sex coaching includes deep energetic healing, spiritual embodiment, and trauma-informed reclamation.  We also dive into why true empowerment must include our nervous systems, our boundaries, and our ability to feel safe in our own skin. Whether you're on a priestess path, reclaiming the word "witch," or seeking wealth and pleasure in ethical ways — this one is for you. In this episode, we cover: What somatic sex coaching actually is (and how it's different from traditional methods) Why being truly trauma-informed is a lifelong practice — not a weekend certification How our sexual energy impacts our lives and reveal our core patterns The connection between witchcraft, ancestry, and spiritual sovereignty The power of subliminal audios and subconscious rewiring for abundance Why integrating magic into daily life is more powerful than ritual alone 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 do something a little different, an interview with Kate - where she share’s her personal experiences being called to, and stepping onto, the priestess path.  We discuss how to walk the priestess path with reverence, discernment, and clarity—from spiritual hygiene to honoring deities, avoiding cultural appropriation, and using tools like tarot for self-inquiry. This heartfelt and grounded conversation invites listeners to reflect on their own spiritual leadership, embodiment, and sacred service in the world. We talk about: What a priestess is and what her role is  What this path looks like and what’s required to walk it with reverence and integrity What it takes to step onto the priestess path and where the community drops the ball when it comes to training priestesses The creation of the Sovereign Priestess Course Resources Mentioned: The Sovereign Priestess Course: https://www.themysticinthewoods.com/sovereignpriestess Podcast Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dreaming-the-ancestors/id1528394822?i=1000701962394 Connect with Kate: Instagram: @themysticinthewoods YouTube: @themysticinthewoods Find all her current offerings here. Connect with Alexandra: Instagram: @theserpentinewitch Find all her current offerings here.