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Special 50th Episode: How Do We Find Peace and Purpose in Such Uncertain Times? – Magic, Medicine and Mayhem

"In strange and uncertain times such as those we are living in, sometimes a reasonable person might despair. But hope is unreasonable and love is greater even than this." (Musician Robert Fripp)Whose heart doesn't hurt these days? We might, in this turbulent period, find it logical to believe that the darkness has won. However, as Robert Fripp said so beautifully, hope is not logical, and neither is love. And as long as we don't slip into despair, we continue to be stronger than the forces that want nothing more than for us to give in.In this very special 50th anniversary podcast episode, we're going to tackle a very important and timely question: How do we find peace and purpose in such uncertain times? Where can it take root, and how can we cultivate it? How do we not only survive, but thrive when our personal and collective lives are in chaos?I personally find that one of the answers lies in community. It's so important to listen to and learn from each other–especially in times like these. Times that really do make us feel like we're back in Suckville (and those of you have been with me from the beginning will know this is in reference to the podcast's original name: Live From Suckville!). That's why I put out a call asking for your wisdom. Furthermore, that's why you'll hear not only my voice on this episode, but those of other magical humans with wisdom and hopeful messages to share. As another example of how to find peace and purpose, and in homage to the transformative journey of this podcast–which has, in fact, contributed greatly to me finding my purpose–I'm going to take you on a little trip down memory lane :)So, join me to celebrate the 50th episode of Magic, Medicine and Mayhem by gathering together–whether you're at home, driving your car, walking through the park or the city. Thank you for being here, and thank you for having been here with me through the good times and the tough times. I can't wait to see where the next 50 episodes take us!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get the free weekly Crescent Moonletter to stay updated. Give yourself or a loved one the gift of calm & wonder when you sign up for the Grounding Mini Retreat. Monthly witchy gatherings: -Monthly Witchy Gatherings + Witchy Goodies subscription:https://buy.stripe.com/dRmdRa6O8gEa0LQ1eocV20q -Monthly Witchy Gatherings subscription:https://buy.stripe.com/6oUcN62xSgEa0LQ0akcV20t @magicmedicineandmayhem http://www.sylvaflorence.comwww.magicmedicineandmayhem.comMMM FB page

Stories of Magic, Medicine and Mayhem.

Our lives are a constant cycle of change, challenge, celebration and adaptation–and I’m here to guide you through it, with a pinch of hope, a dash of magic and a cauldron of stories to light your path.

Imagine taking dives into every kind of magic–from the wisdom of trees to the Tarot to seasonal spells and rituals and how to be a modern day witch.

Picture being empowered, inspired and even helped by extraordinary stories of overcoming trauma and adversity told by “ordinary” people like you.

Imagine being empowered to heal yourself with help from the plants, animals, rivers and trees in your area, the unseen energies waiting for you tap into them, and the wisdom of your ancestors.

Come along with me on a playful, inspiring and healing romp through what it means to be a human in a world that’s much more enchanting than we’ve been taught to believe.

The Story Behind the Magic

In January of 2022, I broke my hip while cycling on a slippery road outside of Faenza, Italy. In the months of healing that followed, wanting to transform this earth-and-hip-shattering experience into something positive, I decided to learn how to create a podcast. And thus, Magic, Medicine and Mayhem was born.

Actually, this podcast was born with the title Live From Suckville, but it’s evolved as I’ve evolved. Holding space for people to heal through telling their stories lead me to ask the question, “How can I help people even more?” The answer led me to obtain a Reiki Level 2 certificate, go deper into my Shamanic practice, learn how to read Tarot and teach it to others, and, ultimately, inspired me to become an Energetic Healer by profession.

Wouldn’t you agree that this world needs more magic? If you resonate with this podcast, please share it and rate and review it on Apple iTunes so that others can access the magic, healing and hope in each episode.

“I urge each and every one of you to take a moment and listen to this incredible podcast. It’s a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of supporting one another during challenging times. Together, let’s lend our ears and hearts to this profound narrative.”

-Jane K.

“I’ve been listening to Sylva’s podcast since she started it. It has been truly inspiring… Please take time to listen to it.”

-Cindy J.

“Just listened again. So powerful! Thanks for capturing slices of time that really helped me feel like I was peaking in the window of other people’s experiences. Towards the end of some of these, I admit I am crying my eyes out!”

-Tom L.

“One of my favorite storytelling podcasts: inspiring and uplifting. Full of true stories about women who’ve faced challenges head on and overcome adversity, expertly interviewed by Sylva. “
-Ella Hoyos

“LOVE the podcast, especially episode 3, Sylva. Well done and may have my clients listen. We all need these words of advice in this crazy time! Thanks for producing this.”

-Amy Lloyd (Therapist)

“I did manage to find your podcast–not an easy thing for old ladies. I REALLY LOVED IT! And I haven’t liked that many podcasts…”

-F.T.

SHOW NOTES

Episode 1: How to Climb the Wall of Grief (with Jacob Shannon)

Hope House

Home

“Ball in the Box” concept of grief

https://psychcentral.com/blog/coping-with-grief-ball-and-box-analogy#grief-as-a-large-ball

Episode 3: How to Go Cold Turkey (With an Emphasis on “Cold), with Jule

Minty Mermaid Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC75H6vt6wlHmQFAudkkqhJA/videos%2C%2520https%3Aescription about this item

Cold Play NS Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/193461932936680/

Episode 4: How to Navigate Pain and Power, with Tiffany Glenn

Kahlil Gibran “The Prophet”

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/kahlil-gibran

“On Dialogue,” by David Bohm

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204526.On_Dialogue

Poem: On Joy and Sorrow (Kahlil Gibran)

https://poets.org/poem/joy-and-sorrow

Episode 5: How to Forgive the Person Who Hurt You, with Amanda Mayes

Amanda’s story (video version)

Episode 25: How to Start Healing Your Trauma, with Justin Sunseri

Deb Dana (Polyvagal Ladder theory and others)

https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/

Episode 48: The Enchanting History of Samhain (and a Modern Protection Spell)

What you need to for the protection spell mentioned in the episode (and you’ll need to prepare it before listening if you want to do the spell with me):

A candle + lighter or match
A handful of salt and a small bowl or cup to put it in
Your favorite incense or smoke cleansing tool*
A rock, cone, stick or leaf from nature**

*I talk about this more in the episode, but I suggest not using white sage or Palo Santo, because both of these are part of a closed practice (unless, of course, you belong to the cultures from which they come).

**If you take something from nature, make sure to leave something in return so that the earth feels some love.

Protection Spell (created by Sylva Florence):

As on this night, the veil grows thin,

Old magic stirs, messages come in.

Protected by flame, wind, soil and sea

I am safe and blessed, so mote it be.

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Music by Jonathan MacKay from Pixabay

Episode 49: Creating Deep Friendships with Plants and Trees (with Amy Terepka)

Find more about Amy:
http://www.goldenstone.love
http://www.groundwaterhealing.com
@groundwaterhealing