identity — The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott

Why I'm Breaking Up With Chani Nicholas and Other Woke Astrologers | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast episode 190

I've followed astrologer Chani Nicholas' work for over a decade, and travelled to LA to meet her in 2019. After being such a loyal supporter and fan of her work for so long, it's time for me to switch gears and divest my attention from her and other woke astrologers. In this episode, I critique some of Chani's recent content, as well as her need to re-record her astrological content once her candidate lost the American presidential election. I talk about why this behaviour paints spiritual people in a bad light, and why wokeness and political ideology have no place in contemporary astrology.

Astrology, CritiqueSabrina ScottJanuary 15, 2025identity politics, politics, identity, wokeness, criticism, critique, chani nicholas

Discussing Politics Across Difference: Illogic and the Importance of Openness | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 188

In this era of political polarization and a very interesting lack of empathy and intellectual openness, it's especially important to examine our own rhetorical styles as well as that of others. What typical appeals/arguments do people use? Do they appeal to extreme emotion, or to their own identity? In this episode, I use a recent dinner I had with two lefty New Yorkers as a jumping off point to discuss effective (and ineffective) ways of discussing ideas. I provide critiques, offer suggestions, and end with a provocative challenge to my listeners.

Critique, MindsetSabrina ScottJanuary 15, 2025politics, living well, identity, identity politics

Identity and Identity Politics are Boring. Who Are You Really? | The Secrets of a Witch Podcast with Sabrina Scott episode 96

In this episode, I share a bit about how and why I am extremely over the age of identity politics. Over the last decade, the focus on identity has shifted from inclusive and positive, to nasty, essentialist, and exclusionary, with an emphasis on rewarding victim mentalities and with identity being a fast-track to being right, and also as a replacement for any actual argument. I talk a bit about what I’m interested in right now instead of identity: character and values.