Salt & Sovereignty

Ashley shares her transformative ritual experience focused on healing her and her best friend's inner child through crafting poppets, using acrostics, and invoking Hecate. She explores themes of trauma, empowerment, and self-sovereignty through personal stories and symbolic practices.

At the end of the lunar month, we come to the crossroads.In this episode, we explore the Deipnon as a time of cleansing, release, and honoring Hekate, and Noumenia as the moment we choose what we carry forward.Through simple, modern practices and grounded intention-setting, you’ll learn how to clear the old, plant new seeds, and step into the next cycle with clarity and purpose.

Ashley shares her transformative journey with Hecate, exploring shadow work, ritual practices, and personal growth through her recent ritual from "Way of Hekate" by Thalia Thorne. Discover how her approach to witchcraft deepened her connection with her inner self and the goddess Hecate.

In this conversation, Ashley shares her journey of self-discovery as a practicing witch, exploring her connection with spirituality, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and her relationship with the goddess Hecate. She recounts personal experiences that led her to embrace her identity and the signs she received from the divine, ultimately encouraging listeners to answer their own calls to magic and self-acceptance.

In this episode, Ashley shares what emerged during a powerful Brainspotting session that began with the word betrayal and unexpectedly revealed the roots of self-hatred. She explores how the body holds memory, how trauma doesn’t organize itself the way the mind wants it to, and why healing is rarely linear or predictable.

In this episode, Ashley explores her journey with spirituality, addressing the misconceptions and struggles she faced along the way. She reflects on the impact of social media and spiritual teachings on her beliefs, the challenges of seeking guidance, and the importance of embracing the messy, inconsistent nature of spirituality. Ultimately, she emphasizes the need to build a genuine relationship with spirituality, free from pressure and expectations, and to approach it with love and curiosity.

In this episode, I share my personal experiences with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and reflect on how it has impacted my mental health, energy, and sense of self. I explore the science behind SAD, breaking down how seasonal changes can affect mood, motivation, and the nervous system during the darker months. I also talk through evidence-based treatment options, including light therapy, medication, therapy, and lifestyle supports, while emphasizing compassion, flexibility, and the importance of seeking support. Above all, I want to remind you that struggling with SAD is not a personal failure, but a very human response to biological and environmental change.Disclaimer: This content is shared for educational purposes and personal reflection. It is not intended to replace medical or mental health care. Please consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your situation.Music by Turning Pages (Pixabay)Sources (peer-reviewed):McMahon et al., Brain (2016). https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/aww043Lam et al., Am J Psychiatry (2006). https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.2006.163.5.805Rohan et al., Am J Psychiatry (2015). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2014.14030493Fleer et al., J Affect Disord (2014). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2014.07.003Black et al., JAMA Intern Med (2015). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.8081Frandsen et al., BMC Res Notes (2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-7-528Meyer, Psychol Bull (2003). https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.129.5.674Tordoff et al., JAMA Netw Open (2022). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.0978Sources include foundational and widely cited peer-reviewed research; newer studies largely replicate these findings without changing clinical guidance.

In todays episode of S&S Ashley delves into how Silence can be one of the best forms of self care.