Episodes
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Reclaiming the Cauldron: The Birth of The Sovereign Phoenix
In this episode of the Sober Witch Life podcast, Sunshine Witchski shares the origin story of her nonprofit, The Sovereign Phoenix. After leaving a burnout-inducing corporate career in early 2024, Sunshine felt called by Spirit to create a dedicated space for “witches in recovery.” Drawing from her own experience of feeling out of place in traditional 12-step programs—where
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Silencing the Inner Critic: Healing Self-Loathing in Recovery
In this episode, Sunshine reflects on the final stage of a 90-day shadow work journey focused on self-loathing and harsh self-criticism—patterns that often hide beneath perfectionism, workaholism, and the need for control. Even after more than six years in recovery, she shares how the inner critic can still appear in small moments, like judging herself
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March Energy Forecast: Ground, Trust, and Turn Lessons into Power
In this March tarot reading using the Thoth Tarot, Sunshine explores a month marked by grounding, emotional sensitivity, and tangible progress. The overarching energy (Two of Wands) calls for clarity, balance, and anchoring yourself before charging ahead—especially after intense seasons of transformation. Week one invites tending to what sustains you (Princess of Disks), restoring balance