Best Daniel Du Bois Podcasts (2025)

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Season 4 Episode 14 Patrick Belanger 2:37:27

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela welcome Patrick Belanger to the podcast. In this episode we discuss with Patrick what it’s like to have always been connected to the spiritual but not realizing that’s what had been happening. We answer some listener questions and we take a look at the idea of magic and spirituality as a science. I should say tha…

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Season 4 Episode 13 Grandmother Crow 1:18:24

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela take our cues from Grandmother Crow for this episode. We discuss among many things the cycle of destruction leading to creation. This episode also has some discussion about disease and death. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can…

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Season 4 Episode 12 Awooooo! 1:15:02

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela welcome Grandfather Wolf to the podcast and begin the second part of season 4 which will include introducing new spiritual beings to the listeners. In this podcast Grandfather Wolf reminds us of the primordial nature of magic. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what yo…

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Season 4 Episode 11 The Debrief 1:23:57

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela take a moment to do a debrief about their spell casting project and things to consider going forward in your spiritual magical journey because of it. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@…

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Jon Wynn on writing fiction 39:32

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In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Wynn, Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Jon joins us to discuss The Set Up, his debut work of fiction that both thrills and educates. Jon shares his experience writing a work of fiction, reflects on how theorists including W.E.B. Du Bois and Erving Goffman (as well as George…

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Season 4 Episode 10 But Earth MOOOOOMMM! 1:09:09

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela share the final spell they had cast in the series of spells they’ve been casting to unlock the resources available to humanity for the time then discuss what the various Earth Mothers from different pantheons around the world want to share. They also discuss that it’s now time to tend to your “garden”. When you'r…

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Season 4 Episode 9 Tulpas 1:37:15

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss tulpas. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at [email protected]. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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Season 4 Episode 8 Stories 2:06:04

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss stories. How they affect you as an individual and how they can affect magical/spiritual practices. This episode highlights the chaos that can permeate the podcast more often than naught. Daniel provides and update to an event previously discussed on the podcast. Also, don’t mind the little glitches. When …

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Season 4 Episode 7 Uncertainty 2:02:33

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss uncertainty. As you might imagine an episode filled with big concepts that provokes both Daniel and Michaela to discuss science and religion giving takes that may surprise you. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also r…

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Season 4 Episode 6 It's Time To Clean House 1:49:43

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss “cleaning house”. A part of their discussion is looking at your attachments to decide what attachments serve you and what to do with those that don’t. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklik…

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Season 4 Episode 5 The Return Of Willa 1:30:59

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela check in with Willa MacQuarrie to see how things are going with her spiritual awakening. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at [email protected]. Support the show…

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Season 4 Episode 4 Community 1:15:45

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss having a community to work with your spiritual/magical practice. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at [email protected]. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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Daniel Silver on Talcott Parsons 1:29:59

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In this episode, Dr. Daniel Silver, Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough and author of Scenescapes: how qualities of place shape social life (2020), joins us to discuss and read from Talcott Parsons’ On Institutions and Social Evolution, edited by Leon H. Mayhew. In our conversation, Dan helps me understand the logic of P…

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Season 4 Episode 3 Magic Strategies 1:53:33

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss strategies for wise magic use. The episode then evolves into a conversation you don’t want to miss. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at [email protected]. Support the show…

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Season 4 Episode 2 Self Love 1:39:37

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss the importance of self love and how it affects your spiritual awakening and your use of magic. Loving yourself is in fact the most powerful thing you can do for yourself so please take the message of the podcast to heart. Also a big point of discussion is the effect of casting spells on you and your envir…

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Season 4 Episode 1 It's Magic 1:06:55

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This episode begins another new era of the podcast. Daniel and Michaela share their new magical project they started and discuss what will be happening with the podcast this season. They also discuss the basics of spell casting and magic work. This includes topics like health maintenance, lucid dreams, intuition, proper sleep, how to maximizes your…

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Season 3 Episode 8 Power! 2:10:15

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss power. They get controversial because no discussion about power comes without its difficult and problematic matters to talk about. They discuss the freedoms and responsibilities of power and bring up things you may not have considered that comes with power or affects its use. When you're done listening go…

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Season 3 Episode 7 The Incidentals 1:25:38

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss among other topics coincidence and synchronicity. Daniel’s knowledge of Tarot cards gets a bit of a test. The big take away however for those going through an awakening is we ask what do you trust and what are you willing to trust. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and di…

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Season 3 Episode 6 Shadow Work 2:46:26

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss doing shadow work or if you will deep introspection. During the course of the episode we touch on forgiveness, an uncommon injury both Daniel and Michaela suffered and a host of other topics related to shadow work. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've…

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Season 3 Episode 5 Adele Bernard 2:01:41

4M ago2:01:41

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela welcome Adele Bernard to the podcast. Adele specializes in “walking you home”. To understand what that means listen to this episode closely. Adele came to be invited to the podcast through a lot of spiritual direction. Another story shared in this episode that you should listen out for as well. I should note that…

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Season 3 Episode 4 Tina Wankey 1:39:14

4M ago1:39:14

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela welcome Tina Wankey the founder of the Roots Of Healing L.L.C. and the host of the Tuning Into Yourself podcast. Some of you may remember that we have previously mentioned on the podcast. We discuss the use of sound in both secular and non-Jungian work. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub…

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Season 3 Episode 3 Victory 1:33:44

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela continue with the underlying theme of season 3 and talk about how it relates to Victory. It’s a great episode for those of you feeling hopeless right now. Also Daniel introduces Michaela to a game known as “Hearts” via sharing a story of an unexpected victory. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wiz…

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Neil McLaughlin on Erich Fromm 46:07

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Neil McLaughlin, Professor of Sociology at McMaster University and author of Erich Fromm and the Global Public Sociology (2023). In our conversation, Neil discusses the rise, fall, and potential resurgence of the writings of Erich Fromm. Neil reflects on the value of Fromm’s work in this current political momen…

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Season 3 Episode 2 It's Not What You think It Is 2:33:42

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela go deeper into the perspective on the spiritual world “not being what you think it is” that they shared with their guest Willa MacQuarrie in episode 1 of season 3. However, true to fashion they delve into other matters using that same lens. A very eye opening episode. When you're done listening go to the Think Li…

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Season 3 Episode 1 A New Era 1:39:08

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 3! In honour of this new season Daniel and Michaela welcome their first guest. In this episode we talk with Willa MacQuarrie about her recent entry to the realm of spirituality and mysticism. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You …

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Season 2 Episode 17 Intentions 2:30:57

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Welcome to the final episode of season 2. In this episode we do a deep dive into intention, we also discuss various aspects of magic and we even touch on some of its darker side, and then discuss things to consider for 2025. As a bonus Michaela gives a new view on the expression “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” When you're done lis…

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Season 2 Episode 14 Energy Transfer 1:50:13

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss how spiritual energy is manifested and used in the world. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at [email protected]. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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Season 2 Episode 13 A Return To The Fundamentals 2:22:07

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela decide to review some of the fundamentals of the spiritual. Also we had a technical glitch near the end of the episode. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you’ve heard on the episode. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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Spirituality Revisited 1:42:38

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In this special bonus episode about spirituality. Daniel and Michaela expand on what spirituality means and how it differs from religion. Don’t mind that Daniel said this episode would be part of Season 3. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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Daniel Silver reads Georg Simmel 1:19:27

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In this episode, Dr. Daniel Silver, Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough and author of Scenescapes: how qualities of place shape social life (2020), joins us to discuss and read from Georg Simmel’s Sociology: Inquiries into the Construction of Social Forms (first published in 1908). Be sure to check out Dan’s co-authored …

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Season 2 Episode 12: Toxic Positivity 3:12:01

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela have a much anticipated conversation on toxic positivity. The discussion ends up taking us to many places where toxic positivity can be found and how it affects relationships and society in general. The conversation ends up being our longest yet. Feel free to listen to it in multiple sittings because there is a l…

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Cinnamon Abundance Ritual 23:22

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In this bonus Michaela goes into deeper detail about the Cinnamon Abundance Ritual she mentioned in the "How To Be A Witch" bonus episode. We also take the times to discuss rituals and magic in a bit more detail while we are at it. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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How To Be A Witch 2:22:36

8M ago2:22:36

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In this special Hallowe’en bonus episode Daniel and Michaela discuss how to become a witch. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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Season 2 Episode 16: Human Design 2:02:42

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In this episode Michaela gets to show off her Human Design knowledge by using Daniel’s chart as an example. This discussion ends up bringing both down the path of discussing seeing the humanity of others and the consequences of othering people. It’s an important episode even if spirituality or mysticism aren’t things you are interested in. When you…

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Season 2 Episode 11: Free Will 1:48:51

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss free will and its many facets. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and find the "What does free will mean to you?" Assignment entry for more clarification on this episode's assignment. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois

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Season 2 Episode 10: Here There Be More Dragons 1:45:44

9M ago1:45:44

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela once again take their episode cues from a dragon. In fact this episode is filled with information about the fundamentals of magical practice. Daniel also talks about the power of letting go of control and Michaela shares something she learned about religion based magic. When you're done listening go to the Think …

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Andrea S. Boyles reads Patricia Hill Collins 1:15:04

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In this episode, guest hosted by Jabez Turner, Dr. Andrea S. Boyles, Associate Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies at Tulane University joins us to read from Patricia Hill Collins’ Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment (1990). In addition, Dr. Boyles also reflects on the impact the work has had on…

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Season 2 Episode 9: Love Part 2 2:00:06

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela continue with the topic of love and flirt with controversy and cancelation. They also throw in a few vulgar words for you consideration. There is no assignment for this topic but feel free to go the Think Like A Wizard podcast sub-reddit and interact there anyway. Support the show…

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Season 2 Episode 8: Love 1:42:53

10M ago1:42:53

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela speak about the emotion of love. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and find the "What about Love?" assignment entry for more clarification on this episode's assignment. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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William Turner on W.E.B. Du Bois 51:52

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In this episode, Jabez Turner interviews Dr. William Turner, Assistant Professor of African & African-American Studies at SUNY Brockport, about W.E.B. Du Bois. Dr. Turner reflects on the importance of Du Bois in his own intellectual development, discusses the marginalization of Du Bois within sociology, and explains how the rigor and depth of Du Bo…

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Christine Goding-Doty reads Aimé Césaire 1:30:35

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Dr. Christine Goding-Doty, Assistant Professor in Digital Media in the department of Culture and Media at the New School, introduces us to Aimé Césaire and reads from his foundational essay “Discourse on Colonialism” (1950). Follow along HERE. -Kyle-By The Society Pages

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Amanda McMillan Lequieu on Yi-Fu Tuan 44:17

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amanda McMillan Lequieu, Associate Professor of Sociology at Drexel University and author of Who We Are Is Where We Are: Making home in the American Rust Belt (2024). Amanda returns to the podcast to discuss foundational humanistic geographer Yi-Fu Tuan and his influence on her own research and theorizing.…

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Daniel Silver reads Adam Smith 55:42

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In this episode, Dr. Daniel Silver, Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough and author of Scenescapes: how qualities of place shape social life (2020), joins us to discuss Adam Smith’s An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776).By The Society Pages

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Mary Peterson reads Iris Marion Young 1:17:42

10M ago1:17:42

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In this episode, we are joined by Mary Peterson, PhD student in philosophy at the University of Hamburg. Mary joins us for a guided reading of Iris Marion Young’s 1980 essay “Throwing like a Girl: A Phenomenology of Feminine Body Comportment Motility and Spatiality.” Mary helps us understand Young’s contribution to understanding the embodied experi…

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Season 2 Episode 7: Fear and Pain 2:15:21

10M ago2:15:21

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela were discussing fear and pain and BAM! out of nowhere the topic of leprosy comes up. I bet you never thought you'd hear about that in a podcast about spiritual awakening. When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and find the "So, what now?" Assignment entry for more clarification on thi…

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Season 2 Episode 6: The Weaponization of Victimization 2:28:09

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Note that some colourful language gets used in this episode so maybe don't listen to it with younger children. In this episode Daniel and Michaela get "saucy" about the topic of taking one's difficult times and using them to justify harming others. It's a long episode but many aspects of victimization get explored and Michaela introduces a new word…

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Season 2 Episode 5: Here There Be Dragons 2:09:27

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In this episode one the dragon spirits Daniel works with is given the reigns of the episode. It has them discussing topics like self-awareness, spell work, learning to work with different methods and practices to see what can help you, how to appreciate failure and more. When you're done listening to the episode go to the Think Like A Wizard Podcas…

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Season 2 Episode 4: Wisdom and Inspiration 1:58:36

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In this episode Daniel and Michaela discus wisdom and inspiration with some sidetracking where they talk about anxiety and feeling comfortable in your body among other things ending with a discussion about why people should charge for their services even those who offer spiritual/mystical services. When your done listening go to the Think Like A Wi…

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Season 2 Episode 3 Part 1: The Flow 58:07

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The first part of a two part episode about the dealing with the flow of spiritual energy. Support the showBy Daniel Du Bois, Michaela Gaffen Stone

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Season 2 Episode 3 Part 2: The Flow Continued 1:15:28

1y ago1:15:28

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Second part of a 2 part episode about the flow of spiritual energy. In this episode Daniel and Michaela experience a spiritual intervention that affects the flow of the conversation of the episode. When you are done listening to the episode make your way to the Think Like A Wizard podcast sub-reddit and share your thoughts on the episode as well go…