A Neo-Pagan Q&A with Ben Stimpson
Ben Stimpson, BA (Hons), MBACP (He/They/Them) is an integrative therapist, spiritual director, award winning author, podcaster, and independant scholar of folklore and history. A member of the modern NeoPagan and queer communities, Ben’s personal life helps to inform his professional and research work. Ben holds a BA (Honours) in Medieval, Classical and Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo; a post-graduate Diploma in Spiritual Psychotherapy; and a Diploma in Social Service Work. As a therapist, he excels in working with members of the queer community and other marginalized populations, and ascribes to transpersonal, systemic and narrative approaches to therapy. He is the host of Essence podcast, a weekly show interviewing fellow authors and practitioners in the field of alternative spirituality and therapy. His debut title, Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestral Veneration Practices was released by Llewellyn Worldwide and won the 2024 Gold Medal at the COVR Awards. His second title, Wise Ones: Legends of Witches, Magicians and Cunningfolk of England and Wales is set to debut June 2025 through Crossed Crow Books.
00:16 What is Neopaganism?
01:59 Origins and Evolution of Neopaganism
03:18 Rebellious Nature of Neopaganism
05:00 Medieval Magic and Modern Beliefs
05:58 The Power of Belief and Tradition
08:34 Human Psychology and Belief Systems
10:06 The Nature of Spirits and Consciousness
21:09 Control, Trauma, and Human Psyche
30:46 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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