The Skeptical Shaman
Rachel White is modern-day shaman and the owner of TOTEM Readings, a decades-old spiritual practice. In the Skeptical Shaman, we engage fascinating folks-- from psychics to healers to skeptics and cynics-- in a dialogue designed to help the spiritually homeless navigate the landscape of woo. Are you curious about spiritually but worry about falling into a cult? Do you want to learn more without falling into a con? The Skeptical Shaman is the place for you.
The Skeptical Shaman
Para-social Dynamics in the Business of Woo, with Theresa Reed
In this special Business of Woo-themed episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend of the show and world-famous Tarot Lady: Theresa Reed. Theresa is an award-winning author of MANY Woo-based books-- not to mention an illustrious content creator providing live weekly readings on Instagram.
In this episode, Rachel and Theresa dive into the tricky para-social dynamics created by social media, podcasting, YouTubing and content creation as a whole, and how Woo-based business owners can (and should) maintain appropriate boundaries with clients, subscribers and listeners. Theresa does a great job explaining how enforcing these boundaries CAN come across as bitchy, rude or even a downstream effect of believing your own myth. But she also explains that we in the Business of Woo can't always manage the perceptions or reactions of others, so it's best to just stay focused and in our lanes-- and within our healthy, appropriate "container".
The summary? Modernity is bringing an increasing rate of change, particularly with regard to technology and its downstream effects-- particularly as it relates to near-constant, 24/7 access and stimulation. As psychics, energy workers and Woo-centric content creators, we need our downtime-- and our space and silence!
So, don't feel bad about holding the line in the war of constant communication. You don't always have to respond right away-- and, sometimes, you don't have to respond at all!
LINKS:
- Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.com
- TOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.com
- Rachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrach
- Kasia's TOTEM Deck(s) Review: https://youtu.be/Ba7Mi7HaEO8?si=X2IVEQrxj_jqPi3r
- TOTEM + Tarot Map Interview: https://youtu.be/yCOOjzGY0Yo?si=xV5UOtGdayTJgl4p
Please support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:
- The TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsG
- The TOTEM Tarot Deck: https://totemreadingsatx.etsy.com/listing/1492934343
- The TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATX
- TOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coaching
- TOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-woo
Theresa's Links:
- All links: https://linktr.ee/thetarotlady
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetarotlady/
- Website: https://www.thetarotlady.com
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