Lauren Parker: Spells for Success

Megan's tarot book is OPEN for a limited time: https://www.impactwitch.com/tarot-readings/ Host Megan Hamilton speaks with author, poet and artist Lauren Parker about the intersections of witchcraft, storytelling, and personal growth. They explore the importance of intention in magic, the evolution of spiritual practices, and the significance of community connection. The conversation delves into shadow work, creativity, and the impact of instant gratification on spirituality, while also addressing the challenges of navigating emotions and the dangers of debate culture. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for grounding oneself in humanity and fostering connections in a rapidly changing world. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Enchantment and Technology (02:39) Exploring Ancestry and Storytelling (05:22) Tarot Insights and Personal Connections (07:55) The Journey of Creating a Spellbook (10:30) Cultural Context and Spiritual Practices (13:12) The Importance of Ritual and Intention (15:45) Navigating Modern Spirituality (18:24) Self-Love and Vulnerability in Practice (25:34) Embracing Shadow Work (28:12) Creative Practices and Personal Expression (30:46) Community Engagement and Connection (33:26) Navigating Injustice and Emotional Regulation (36:55) Spirituality, Capitalism, and Personal Responsibility More about Lauren Parker Lauren Parker is a fourth generation female breadwinner descended from male charlatans, and thus has grown up to become a very educated liar. She’s the author of the poetry collection We Are Now the Thing in the Woods (Bottlecap Press, 2023), Dark Way Down (Animal Heart Press, 2025), and Spells for Success (Simon Element, 2025). She has a newsletter, Do You Want to Do Some Witchcraft? Website: https://laureneparker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuckyeahlaurenparker More About Megan Hamilton and her work: Megan Hamilton is a speaker, speaking coach, musician and host of the Embracing Enchantment podcast. She's the founder of Impact Witch (ubu skills) and has been the Speaker Advisor at the award-winning TEDxQueensU since 2020. She's toured across North America and enjoys giving talks and leading workshops at festivals, conferences, retreats and events. At Impact Witch, she works at the intersection of speaking, visibility, shadow work, disruption and magic to alchemize impact. She's also a professional tarot reader and weaves magic and a variety of practices into her work and everyday life. Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.embracingenchantment.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.impactwitch.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Witch Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/impactwitch⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@impactwitch ⁠Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/embracingenchantmentpod⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices