
Navigating the Holidays While in Recovery
- S3E29
- 16:42
- December 10th 2025
Keywords
recovery, sobriety, holidays, witchcraft, psychic abilities, community support, self-care, personal growth, healing, addiction
Summary
In this episode of the Sober Witch Life podcast, Sunshine Witchski discusses the challenges of navigating the holiday season in recovery, emphasizing the importance of saying no and prioritizing self-care. She introduces herself and shares her journey as a gray eclectic witch, her psychic abilities, and her commitment to helping others in recovery. Sunshine reflects on her personal experiences with addiction and trauma, and her mission to create a supportive community for witches in recovery.
Takeaways
No is a complete sentence; you owe no one an explanation.
Recovery is a journey of learning how to live authentically.
Saying no can be uncomfortable but is essential for self-care.
Sunshine identifies as a gray eclectic witch, blending various practices.
Psychic abilities play a significant role in Sunshine's healing work.
Creating a magical and supportive home environment is important.
Community support is vital for those in recovery.
Sunshine's mission is to help others step into their magic.
Personal experiences with trauma shape the recovery journey.
The importance of being available to support others in their healing.
Sound bites
"The holidays were horrifying to me."
"No is a complete sentence."
"I consider myself a soul healer."
Chapters
00:00 Navigating the Holidays in Recovery
02:45 Introduction to Sunshine's Journey
06:06 Exploring Witchcraft and Recovery
08:46 The Role of Psychic Abilities
11:51 Creating a Magical Home Environment
14:33 The Mission of the Recovery Coven
About Sunshine
Sunshine is a Psychic Medium, Soul Healer, Reiki Master, High Priestess and the pink-haired trailblazer behind The Sober Witch Life movement and founder of the Sovereign Phoenix. As a recovering alcoholic and spiritual mentor, she helps witches in recovery rediscover their magick and align with their highest purpose.
Connect and Learn More:
Website: https://soberwitch.life
Recovery Coven Events: https://thesovereignphoenix.com/recovery-coven-calendar/
The Sovereign Phoenix (Nonprofit): https://thesovereignphoenix.org
Book — The Sober Witch Life: A Magickal Guide to Recovery: https://illuminateunschool.com/buy/sober-witch-life-a-magickal-guide-to-recovery/
Merchandise: https://soberwitch.life/shop
Sober Witch Life: A Magickal Guide to Recovery
The Sober Witch Life Podcast is where recovery meets magick. Hosted by Sunshine, the Pink-Haired Sober Witch, and often joined by co-host Dan, this show blends raw storytelling, recovery wisdom, and practical witchcraft to help sober and sober-curious witches reclaim their power.
Each episode explores the mystical path of sobriety with honesty, humor, and a touch of spellcraft, sometimes featuring friends and kindred spirits who share their journeys. If you’re ready to discover the magick in recovery and the recovery in magick, tune in and join the movement at soberwitch.life