How to respect the spirits around us
A few weeks ago, Tik Tok learned that you don’t need to take pebbles to connect to sacred things…
What is a Power Animal?
What is a power animal? What is a power animal and other questions answered… (This is a lightly-edited transcription of the above podcast) Hi, everyone, welcome to shaman soup. My name is Kim McLaughlin, and I am a shamanic practitioner practicing in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Today, I want to talk to you about power animals!…
What is Shamanism? A Hauntings Live Podcast
What is Shamanism, anyways? Last May, I was super excited when Trevor Bishop asked me to be a guests on the Hauntings Live podcast. We talked about the basics of shamanism, and Trevor asked me some tough questions! When someone asks me what is shamanism’ I always hesitate. You’ll see it in the video. It’s…
How to Walk Through a Forest (Shamanism 101)
How forests can help us heal, and this healing can’t be rushed (this post is a lot like Shamanism 101)
Are You Really A Powerful Healer? Ummm… It Doesn’t Really Work Like That
When I do client consultations, it’s not uncommon for someone inform me that they are a powerful healer, or shaman or medicine person, or whatever.
Should You Attend a Non-Native Sweatlodge?
Real Talk on A Non-Native Sweatlodge This blog on a non-native sweatlodge was originally posted as a Facebook Post on The Medicine Circle Facebook Page You feel drawn to the sweatlodge. Something in your soul is telling you this is something you need to do. But the chances of being invited to a private Indigenous…
The Importance of Stories in Shamanism
“Let us go forth, the tellers of tales…” W.B. Yeats
Real Talk On Spiritual Protection
How Can We Ensure Spiritual Protection?