The Antidote: Diane Benscoter on Getting Victims OutIt was the early ‘70s and life was weird. War was still going on in Vietnam, and those back in the US of A were struggling with political, societal, and economic changes. One day, Diane Benscoter passed a van where some strangers were giving out bananas. She grabbed a snack and avoided making conversation with the van people. Shortly after, she was on a five-day trek from Omaha to Des Moines with those banana enthusiasts, who were in fact Sun Myung Moon enthusiasts. Next thing you know, Diane’s cut off all of her hair, done some fasting, and has dedicated five years to selling candy and flowers while devoted to the second coming of Christ.
You can read all about this in her memoir, linked out below. But on today's episode, we’re focusing on Diane’s organization, Antidote, which helps people escape from cults, or to get their loved ones out of cults and extremist mentalities such as those shared by QAnon. Having experienced cult life herself, Diane knows that convincing someone that everything they hold true in their life is a vicious lie can be next to impossible. That’s why she became a master at it.
Centering BIPOC Traditions, with Khetnu Nefer | Tea Talks with JilingKhetnu Nefer is the founder of the Gullah Geechee Herbal Gathering, an herbal conference for Black and Indigenous herbalists and community that takes place in Charleston, SC. Khetnu is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Educator, Massage Therapist, Herbalist, Reiki Master, Author, Vibrational Sound Therapist, African Dance Professor, and founder of A Soulful Touch Wellness.
Learn about the origins of the Gullah Geechee Herbal Gathering, Khetnu’s “country grandma,” and practical tips for centering and preserving Black and Indigenous herbal wisdom and traditions.
Visit Khetnu Nefer at www.ASoulfulTouch.com and @asoulfultouchwellness. Learn more about the Gullah Geechee Herbal Gathering at www.GullahGeecheeHerbalGathering.com and @gullahgeecheeherbs.
Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Elements (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here.
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Circle Talk - Deborah Blake
Do you and your friends get together to celebrate Full Moons or Sabbats? Would you like to learn techniques and suggestions about group ritual or spell work. Then you will want to join us on Circle Talk as we talk with author Deborah Blake about her new book, "The Everyday Witch's Coven". This book is a valuable resource for both traditional and eclectic magick practitioners looking for a modern, free-form approach to group activities.
Tue, February 7, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]
NANCY ANTENUCCI - PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT WITH TAROT
Nancy Antenucci comes back to discuss the psychic element, and how to develop your psychic abilities with tarot.
Nancy C. Antenucci (Nucc) is a seasoned tarot reader as well as a teacher of visionary strategies. Her innovative take on tarot makes her a highly sought-after teacher and presenter around the country and internationally. Her first book, Psychic Tarot, is a culmination of her teaching and mentoring, practical know-how, and unending passion of tarot. Her newest book, “Tarot Rituals – Ceremonies, Ideas & Exercises for the Tarot Lover” is a cookbook of her favorite rites. Nucc is the founder of Minnesota's Twin Cities Tarot Collective, which produces the annual North Star Tarot conference (tctarotcollective.com). Her website is getting an update but you can schedule readings at www.betweenworlds.us.
Fri, February 10, 2023 06:00 pm [Eastern]
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