From Evangelical Roots to Appalachian Witchcraft - The Solitary Journey of Carol Chea

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Adversity to Ascension

Dr.Sandra Cox

11 episodes

6 days ago

As a psychiatrist, I have listened to and treated thousands of people over the past 30 years from all walks of life. I have worked with the most desperate of the unhoused, addicted, criminally insane, people who have lost their physical health, material possessions, and loved ones, those functioning in their lives with mild to severe mood and anxiety disorders, and those whose maladies consist of complaints on a mundane and inconsequential level. In each category, some find ways to cope and overcome their challenges, while others are utterly devastated by their circumstances, sinking into des

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From Evangelical Roots to Appalachian Witchcraft - The Solitary Journey of Carol Chea

Adversity to Ascension

41 minutes 14 seconds

8 months ago

From Evangelical Roots to Appalachian Witchcraft - The Solitary Journey of Carol Chea

Dr. Sandra Cox welcomes Carol Chea, host of Solitary Magic Podcast, to share her incredible journey from a strict Southern Baptist upbringing to discovering her path in Appalachian witchcraft and spiritual self-discovery.

Carol opens up about the struggles of being deeply embedded in evangelical culture—marrying young, homeschooling her children, and dedicating her life to the church—only to face a personal crisis when her marriage ended. This turning point led her to question the doctrines she once followed blindly and ultimately guided her toward a spiritual awakening rooted in nature-based practices, ancestral wisdom, and personal empowerment.She discusses the deep influence of her great-grandmother, a “holler witch” known for healing and prophetic dreams, and how that connection helped her reclaim an intuitive, earth-based spirituality.

Carol also explores the significance of deities like Brigid, The Morrigan, and Hecate, explaining how they serve as archetypal energies that guide her through life’s transitions.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Cox and Carol reflect on religious trauma, the rise of witchcraft as a spiritual movement, and the deep calling many women feel to return to ancient wisdom in today’s world. They discuss the importance of community, spiritual sovereignty, and embracing a practice that isn’t about rigid rules, but about aligning with the cycles of nature and the power within.

✨ Topics Covered:

🔮 Leaving evangelical Christianity & religious trauma

🌿 Embracing Appalachian witchcraft & ancestral wisdom

🕯️ The role of deities and archetypes in spiritual practice

🔥 The resurgence of divine feminine energy

💫 How spirituality can be a path to healing and personal power

🎧 Listen to Carol’s podcast, Solitary Magic:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SolitaryMagicPod

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xSc5FyRgfWkHft1um3fRN

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solitary-magic/id1766319759

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