“In the summer, the days were long, stretching into each other. Out of school, everything was on pause and yet happening at the same time, this collection of weeks when anything was possible.” (Sarah Dessen, "Along for the Ride")

Come outside with me and let's savor this collection of weeks when anything is possible. Let yourself be engulfed in the sensations of summer: the sights, the sounds, the sultry breezes. As always, you'll have a chance to completely immerse yourself in our natural surroundings during a nature break, when the earth itself becomes the protagonist. Together, we'll witness what's going on outside in the height of summer.

Are you ready to take a walk with me?

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-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
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Do something every day that scares you," said Eleanor Roosevelt (hopefully listening to me talk isn't one of them). In this episode, I'll update you on the things that are making my heart race--both in Magic, Medicine and Mayhem and in my personal life. After all, they've both been entwined since my broken hip was what spurred me to create a podcast in the first place.

Join me for a chance to savor the sweetness of summer, take a peek into the future, and get encouraged to try new, bold things.

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**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem Monthly
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-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)
-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
-A handcrafted guided meditation
-Podcast reminders, updates, printable fill-in-the-blank moon affirmations

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🌳Reconnect with nature. Re-wild. We hear these phrases a lot these days, but what do they actually mean? How can someone in this busy modern world plug themselves back into nature?

🌳Find out when you come on a walk with me in Tuscany. It's July, so we're going outside together to see what July looks like, smells like and feels like. As I wander through olive groves and oak forests, you'll see what I see and hear what I hear in this unscripted episode. Plus, we'll have an ambient break where you'll have the precious opportunity to immerse yourself in nature from the comfort of your own home or car.

🌳Are you ready for a romp in the great outdoors?

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem Monthly
Paid subscribers will receive:
-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)
-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
-A handcrafted guided meditation
-Podcast reminders, updates, printable fill-in-the-blank moon affirmations

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Last week on the podcast, I mentioned that the frog has become something of a mascot for the LGBTQIA+ community–even though, scientifically speaking, only 2 species of frogs have ever been recorded as displaying homosexual behavior. So, why frogs then? Well, thanks to the internet–and the weird places that it sometimes takes us. Tune in to this week's Sylvology 101 (whether you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community or not), where we study nature, learn from its wisdom and apply it to our busy, modern lives. Specifically, this week we will be taught by the Italian Tree Frog. At the end of this episode, you might never look at these little amphibians the same way again! You'll also have the chance to personally connect with nature with a new feature I'm rolling out in this very episode.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem Monthly
Paid subscribers will receive:
-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)
-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
-A handcrafted guided meditation
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Welcome to the new and improved podcast (formerly known as Live From Suckville). In this episode I’ll share the vision and reasons behind the evolution of this podcast and tell you more about me, your host Sylva Florence.

You’ll also hear what is blooming after this period of silence (aka silent transformation) and find out what exciting things are coming up this fall. Plus, I’ll tell you what to expect each week on Magic, Medicine and Mayhem and give you a sneak peek at an exciting new monthly feature called Sylvology 101.

This month's Sylvology 101 is also in honor of pride month! What a wonderful chance each year to be curious, celebrate diversity and practice being inclusive (and then bring that spirit into the rest of the year!).

Listen on: Apple iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem Monthly
Paid subscribers will receive:
-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)
-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
-A handcrafted guided meditation
-Podcast reminders, updates, printable fill-in-the-blank moon affirmations

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Did you know that you can start (or continue) the path to healing your trauma just by listening to this episode? My guest this week, Justin Sunseri, will tell you that whatever is blocking you comes down to biology and inherent mechanisms which exist in each of us to help us survive.

But what neither of us wants is for you to just survive. We want you to thrive! So join us for this fascinating conversation chock full of both practical and inspirational advice, covering everything from gazelles to Polyvagal ladders. Don't miss this one!

Justin Sunseri is a psychotherapist and trauma-recovery coach from California. He is the creator of the Polyvagal Trauma Relief System, the author of Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm and is currently finishing up a book.

Justin is a husband, Father of two and a Seinfeld nerd. He can be found at https://www.justinlmft.com/ and on Instagram as @justinlmft.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem Monthly
Paid subscribers will receive:
-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)
-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
-A handcrafted guided meditation
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Are you ready to say yes to life? Are you ready to surrender to it? Did you know that these two concepts are also one and the same?

If surrendering sounds like giving up, if it's difficult for you or if you're not even sure where to begin, this episode is for you! Join in to listen to stories of and lessons from moments of utter surrender from my own life. Then we'll embark on a guided meditation together designed to help you take the first important step to saying yes to both life and healing.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem Monthly
Paid subscribers will receive:
-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)
-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
-A handcrafted guided meditation
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❤️‍🩹If you feel like your healing is a constant work in progress, you're certainly not alone. Join me and my guest, Katie MacDonald as we finish what we started in episode 4: wisdom and advice collected along an ongoing journey of healing through codependency. It's not about perfection and hindsight, but more about vulnerability and honoring the path itself. Come along with us and find new ways to honor YOUR own journey.

❤️‍🩹Katie MacDonald works at a treatment center for people experiencing addiction and has a private counseling practice. She can be found at www.katiemacdonaldcounselling.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**Coming in October: The Magic, Medicine and Mayhem Monthly
Paid subscribers will receive:
-4 Sunday Witchuals (short but sweet rituals/spells/Tarot spreads)
-Reflections for nature-based monthly theme
-A handcrafted guided meditation
-Podcast reminders, updates, printable fill-in-the-blank moon affirmations

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