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Welcome to Tarot Reflections, your weekly tarot reading to guide you on a journey of self-reflection and introspection, hosted by Megan te Boekhorst. Each week, we’ll explore how you can embrace your inner magick to strengthen your mental wellbeing before tuning in with the Universe for a look at the week ahead. Are you ready to nurture your mind and elevate your soul? Let’s get into it.
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This Week's Mental Health Tarot Reading: Page Of Cups (R) & The Hierophant (R). Darker emotions lay ahead this week. Be mindful of your sensitivities. Don't miss out on… Booking your own mental health tarot reading at Wild Apothecary.ca Find Megan on Instagram and TikTok Follow Wild Apothecary on Instagram Tarot Reflections is part of Wild Radio, p…
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Have you been feeling apathetic lately? Too exhausted by unprecedented events to care much anymore? Apathy has been a theme in a lot of my one-on-one tarot readings lately. And it's been something I've been struggling with personally these days. But it's not a state I want to be in, so disconnected and uncaring. Extended periods of apathy does no g…
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When your workload doubles within the span of a couple of weeks, how do you keep your head above water? This week's episode tries something different. I document four days in a week-long period of intense, dizzying overwhelm. This wasn't my intention when I set out to make this episode, but it became exactly what I needed. On this week's episode, I…
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Do you understand the difference between equality and equity? I recently had to share my understanding of the concepts with my Community Development Class. It got me thinking of how we were raised during a time where equality was the goal, and equality is what everyone wished for. But seeking equality alone isn't going to change the circumstances f…
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We all have the voice of self-doubt in the back of our minds. But how do you manage that self-doubt when you're in the middle of a crisis situations? On today's episode, I share the story of a time where I had to ignore any self-doubt I had in order to de-escalate a domestic dispute in my building. The circumstances that surrounded this event had m…
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As humans we evolve, grow, and change constantly. In 10 years, we won't be the same person we are today. But through change, we can outgrow parts of ourselves. Over time, we may find ourselves having to say goodbye to old ways of being, pieces of our lives that don't fit anymore, and ideas that no longer work for us. On this week's episode, I get i…
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Uh, what's happening? It's the Season 3 finale! We are ending this season of Tarot Reflections with an episode that matched its tone: all over the map, unpredictable, and poorly planned. But I'm sharing what I did in this past year that made podcast planning, well, non-existent. I also tease what's to come in 2024 -- I promise, I've planned it out …
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I've been exploring my gender identity with an open curiosity for the past few years. And that journey had often left me a little confused, and uncertain, and questioning a lot of my understandings of the world. But when I started to honour my spiritual side and explore new spiritual practices, it suddenly all made sense. PLUS: we're on YouTube! On…
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Do repeating thoughts leave you feeling full of anger, hurt, or revenge? How can you begin to heal and let go of these painful feelings? My brain loves rumination. But my body doesn't. So when I begin to spiral with memories of painful moments or fantasies of karma, I need to do something -- anything -- to stop the spiral and release those feelings…
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Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the…
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When children are free to be kids, it can remind us of how powerful their joy can be. How can you replicate that feeling of child-like joy in order to bring a sense of peace, happiness, and freedom in to your life? In today's episode, I share how impactful it was to be witness to the excitement and energy that Drag Queen Storytime offered the kids …
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Do you know where your feelings are coming from? Can you identify why you feel them? This is a week for connecting with our selves, connecting with our full identity, and breaking old patterns or stories. We have a heavy week of self-reflection and introspection ahead friends, and the Universe might just be giving you the smack upside the head you'…
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Pride month feels different this year. Existing as a Queer person hasn't always been easy over these past 365 days. There is an exponential rise in anti-trans and anti-queer hate. We're seeing more and more hate groups becoming visible and vocal and unafraid. Which is why we need our 2SLGBTQ+ Allies to step up and take action. It's not enough to po…
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How Witchcraft Supports Our Mental Health with Charlye and Macy from the Witch Bitch Amateur Hour — Bonus Episode 003
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Witchcraft can be a powerful part of mental health care. Magick and mental health are so intertwined, and I'm not sure anyone knows that better than Charlye and Macy from the Witch Bitch Amateur Hour. The three of us got together to chat about how our practice and our magick has supported our mental wellbeing and visa versa. Then I pull the cards f…
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I used to think that journaling wasn't for me. And every time I would hear somebody talk about how journaling changed their life, I would roll my eyes. I had told myself the story that I was broken somehow because I couldn't feel this powerful impact from journaling. But then I realized I wasn't broken, the way I was using the tool was. I had to be…
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Are you spending enough time in the present? Being present is powerful. It allows you to develop a deeper understanding with your sense of self and connect with your emotions and thoughts. As we begin a fresh year on the Gregorian Calendar, now is a wonderful time to begin practicing being more present. Let's be honest though, any time is a wonderf…
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I've been providing you messages from the Universe for 25 episodes now. But how did I get started with tarot reading? Today, I'm sharing how I became a mental health tarot reader. It was a slow journey to bring me to the point where I knew it was a gift I needed to share more. Especially because it started for me as something silly I'd do for fun. …
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When we fall out of our routine, how can we get back on track? Establishing positive routines can play an important role in strengthening and maintaining your mental health. Falling out of routine is bound to happen now and then. But why does it have to seem so much harder getting back into routine than establishing it in the first place?! The proc…
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Breaking Free From Anxiety And Trusting Yourself with Samara Lane — New Moon Renewal Episode 002
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Mental illness, such as anxiety or depression, can cause you to lose trust in yourself. Without that trust we tend to fall out of alignment with our authentic selves, seek control through unhealthy patterns, and ignore our need for community care. For this Libra New Moon Renewal Bonus Episode, I sat down with Samara Lane to talk about how she broke…
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I'm breaking podcast rules with this episode but ya'll, we need to prioritize ourselves sometimes. But don't fear - the Virgo season New Moon Renewal Bonus Episode drops on SATURDAY. Resources to check out… Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life …
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Does perfectionism hold you back? Have you ever declared something a failure before it's even over? Or get in a panic over the thought of disobeying your personal and arbitrary deadlines? This has been the theme of my week, so I decided to give myself permission to be late. To not be perfect. On this week's episode, I get into... How perfectionism …
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What do you do with regret? Let's be honest, the idea of living without any regrets isn't exactly realistic. Regret can be an opportunity in our lives though. We can use regrets to learn, grow, and evolve in our role in the world. On this week's episode, I get into... The story of one of my current life's regrets What I've decided to do with that r…
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How do you know when you’re ready? Ready to launch that business? Ready to start that new career? Ready to share your knowledge? How can you know when you’ve learned enough, and practiced enough, to bring your thing into the world? Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, has been quoted saying “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your…
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Writing as a Tool to Strengthen Your Mental Health with Shelby Leigh — New Moon Renewal Episode 001
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Writing can be a powerful tool to strengthen your mental health and build mental resilience. It has the ability to provide space for us to process heavy emotions, release anxious energy, and allow us to enter a creative flow state filled with meditative benefits. For this Leo New Moon Renewal Bonus Episode, I sat down with author and poet Shelby Le…
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Are you a safe ally? We all play a role as an ally -- or at least I really hope my listeners do. An ally is a person who acts with and for others in pursuit of ending oppression and creating equality. Lately, I've seen a lot of well-meaning allies, and some not so well-meaning allies, show up in ways that don't support the safety of those they are …
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How can goals help to anchor us when our mental health is low? Goals that inspire and motivate you have the power to drastically change your life. When you're clear and connected with your goals, you can use them as a tool to strengthen and maintain your mental wellbeing. On this week's episode, I get into... How connecting with your purpose throug…
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Why is it important for us to feel our anger? There is a lot to feel angry about lately. And with the collective traumas we've all experienced over the last two years, we may find ourselves quicker to anger than before. Many of us have been taught to hide or suppress our anger. But have you considered how anger can actually help us and be a useful …
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Do you know what your core values are? I truly believe knowing and understanding our personal core values is part of the foundation to building mental resiliency. Our core values are like our own personalized compass, helping us get where we need to go every day. On this week's episode, I get into... Why knowing your core values is vital to strengt…
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What's your passion? Passion has become a bit of a buzzword lately and, as a result, a disconnect has grown between what how it's used and what passion really means. But passion -- true, deep passion -- is a powerful feeling that can motivate you and strengthen your mental health. On this week's episode, I get into... What is passion and how does p…
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What words do you use to talk to yourself, about yourself? Our word choice is incredibly powerful, and negative self-talk can have long-lasting, devastating effects. The words we use are one of the few things in life we have complete control over, yet so many of us use harmful, painful words when talking about ourselves. On this week's episode, I g…
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How do you use creativity to strengthen your mental health? We are all creative. That doesn't mean we're all fine artists or musicians, but as humans we have creativity within us. That creativity can be a powerful tool to strengthen our mental health. On this week's episode, I get into... What is creativity and how it strengthens our mental health …
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Healing from heartbreak has been a journey of self-love. But it's taken a lot of work. Some of that work has allowed me to reconnect with more of my spiritual side, and I've really enjoyed the peace and comfort I've found in that connection. So today, I share three spiritual activities I've practiced in order to care for my heart, help me heal, and…
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Letting go isn't easy, my friends. But this week we need to let go of what we cannot control, and dig into our strength in order to do so. When we feel like we are unable to control aspects of our life, it can be hard to accept it. If you're like me, you'll desperately try to cling to any control you can grasp. But this is not healthy for you or fo…
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This episode of Tarot Reflections will be discussing suicidal ideations, thoughts of self-harm, and other serious mental illness topics. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone and help is available. If you're in Canada, you can call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service 24/7 at 833-456-4566. For my American liste…
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Trauma is the theme from the tarot this week. When old traumas come back to the surface this week, it's time we face them head on and begin to release that energy from our body. But before I dive into how you can prepare your mental health for the anxiety and faithlessness, I chat about mindfulness and how it goes beyond yoga poses and silent medit…
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What is the difference between mental health and mental illness? It's becoming more and more common to talk about mental health. Don't get me wrong, this thrills me beyond belief. But as mental health becomes more popular in mainstream conversations, is mental illness awareness, understanding, and acceptance falling behind? On today's episode, I ge…
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Who are we without our connections with others? Our relationships with friends, family, and our community play a huge role in who we are. Our friendships and loved ones give us inspiration, motivation, and ground us in our values. On today's episode, I dive into: The power of community and the role a single person can play in fostering that communi…
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Insecurities, jealousy, recklessness, and procrastination. These are the messy emotions and experiences we're diving into with this week's tarot reading. But before we get into what the Universe has in store for the week ahead, let's chat about self-care and skin care as a tool for our mental health. Please note: Something went weird with our audio…
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We are in for a tough week with the Tower and the Five of Cups showing up this week. But before we get into what lies ahead for us, I talk about the importance of respecting your boundaries and what that means for the return of Tarot Reflections.Di Megan, Mentally
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Burnout has been on my mind lately, and she's certainly showing up with today's royal reading. Let's dive into what the Universe wants us to know when she's bringing us the Queen of Cups and the King of Cups in reverse.Di Megan, Mentally
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Today we have the Nine of Pentacles (R) and the Page of Knives (R)! We've got a bit of an upside-down day today. Give today's podcast a listen then be sure to head to Megan Mentally to get your tickets to my upcoming therapeutic art workshop on September 23.Di Megan, Mentally
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We are back with episode 02 of Tarot Reflections! This episode comes with a message to get out of our own way, plus a mental health pull that warns of potential burn out (and some tips on how to avoid it). Be sure to follow Megan on Instagram @meganmentally and check out meganmentally.com for more great mental health content.…
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Pop the champagne - it's our first episode and Megan's 30th birthday. Tune in to discover what the Universe wants you to know for your mental wellbeing today. Then head over to meganmentally.com and be sure to follow and subscribe! Find Megan on Instagram: @meganmentallyDi Megan, Mentally
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Welcome to Tarot Reflections, launching wherever you find your podcast on August 22, 2021. Tarot Reflections is a daily podcast designed to help you connect with your inner voice — your intuition — in order to reflect on your emotional energy and mental wellbeing. Think of this podcast like a mirror that reflects back not your physical appearance, …
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