In this stirring episode of THE CIRCLE IS podCAST, Rachel True and Mat Auryn are joined by Benjamin Stimson, award-winning writer, researcher, counselor, and author of Ancestral Whispers. Known for his work bridging folk magick, medieval history, and modern spiritual practice, Stimson brings a sharp, grounded presence to a conversation that flows between past, present, and future. Together they explore the cyclical nature of history, the psychology of mass movements, the evolution of religious extremism, and the deep work of ancestral healing. Drawing from his expertise in psychotherapy and folklore, Stimson offers a clear-eyed look at how spiritual traditions carry both harm and resilience through the generations, and how we can consciously choose to be better ancestors ourselves. The discussion moves through the tangled roots of cultural scapegoating, the subtle power of collective memory, and the urgent need to reclaim hope as a radical, magickal act. They speak to the dangers of learned helplessness, the seduction of authoritarian savior figures, and the spiritual fatigue many feel today. Moving into practical guidance, Stimson shares simple yet powerful ways to connect with ancestors, protect one’s energy, and reawaken the deeper stories of strength and survival that live within us. Whether you’re working magick, studying history, tending ancestral altars, or simply trying to stay awake in difficult times, this episode offers wisdom, perspective, and a call back to the long, living chain we are part of and still shaping.
Benjamin’s Links:
Benjamin’s Website: www.benstimpson.com
Benjamin’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/BenStimpsonAuthor
Benjamin’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/@BenStimpsonAuthor
Benjamin’s youtube: www.youtube.com/@BenStimpsonAuthor
Our Links:
Rachel True Website: https://truehearttarot.com
Mat Auryn Website: https://auryn.net
Modern Witch Podcast Network: https://modernwitch.com
Mat’s Omega Retreats: https://www.auryn.net/omega
True Heart Intuitive Tarot, Guidebook And Deck: https://a.co/d/9ZNyRu1
The Psychic Art of Tarot: Opening Your Inner Eye for More Insightful Readings: https://a.co/d/dUBT1bZ
Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation: https://a.co/d/bHelDwU
Mastering Magick: A Course in Spellcasting for the Psychic Witch: https://amzn.to/3VesGal
Pisces Witch: Unlock the Magic of Your Sun Sign: https://a.co/d/cGqcG61
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