Ep. 431 - Season of the Witch: A Psychiatrist’s Case for Trusting Your Intuition with Dr. Ellen Vora

What if we rewrote “laziness” as ease, traded “hustle” for flow, and redefined “success” as balance? In this episode, Jessica sits down with holistic psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Ellen Vora to talk about her new book, Season of the Witch: A Psychiatrist’s Case for Magic. Drawing on her background in science and a spiritual awakening that came through grief, Ellen challenges the stories that taught women to trust logic, productivity, and approval over their own inner knowing. Together, they explore how to tell real intuition from fear and old wounds, why rest and your body’s natural rhythms may be the key to an aligned life, and how tech, hustle culture, and the pressure to be likable pull you away from your inner compass. Ellen shares the story of losing her mother and the synchronicity that opened her to a more mystical view of life, and how it inspired her life’s work. Your intuition isn’t something you have to earn. It’s something you can learn to hear again. And when you stop outsourcing your knowing and start trusting yourself, you don’t just change your own life—you make room for a more conscious, connected, and compassionate world. Full show notes → https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast   Resources: Free Quiz: What Are You Meant to Manifest Next? Discover what your soul is ready to manifest next. Uncover the signs the universe is sending you, find clarity on where to focus your energy, and get early access to our Pathway sale.   The TBM App Has Upleveled! Our app just got a major upgrade to make your manifestation ritual easier and more personalized. Get curated weekly practices, personalized playlists, a first-year roadmap, and all the DIs you know and love to uplevel every area of your life.   Free Masterclass: Manifest Everything You’ve Ever Dreamed If you missed our live masterclass with Lacy and Jessica — don't worry, you can still watch the replay! Uncover what’s keeping you stuck and what you *actually* need to create real, lasting change.   Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE   Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge, Money Challenge, and Nervous System Reset available now!    New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire  Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what’s holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise   Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Be Seen Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode!   This Episode Is Brought to You By:  Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETIC Red Light Face Mask    In this episode we talk about: Reclaiming the modern witch archetype and the intuitive wisdom historically suppressed in women Ellen’s journey from scientific skepticism to spiritual awakening How grief, loss, and synchronicities can open us to a deeper connection with the unseen Understanding the relationship between the analytical and intuitive sides of the brain Why cultural conditioning teaches women to distrust their inner knowing How to distinguish authentic intuition from fear, trauma responses, and wounding The importance of embodiment, nervous system regulation, and physical well-being in accessing intuition Why technology and constant scrolling can disconnect us from our internal guidance Reclaiming feminine energy and restoring balance between yin and yang Honoring menstrual cycle phases, hormonal rhythms, and the body's need for rest Breaking free from hustle culture, productivity pressure, and the belief that rest must be earned Escaping the prison of likability through honesty, integrity, and personal sovereignty Using meditation and stillness as opportunities to receive intuitive guidance Opening to mystery, ancestral connections, and the possibility of meaning beyond what science can explain Moving beyond ego-driven manifestation to discover your unique purpose and contribution to the collective Mentioned In the Episode:  Expanded x Ep. 204 - Getting to the Root of Anxiety with Ellen Vora, MD Ep. 318 — Speeding Up Your Manifestations in the New Paradigm with Jenna Zoe  Learn more about the energetics of 2026 and 2027 and the Refinement Era in The Hidden Fear Blocking Your Manifestations Right Now side our Pathway Membership! (Including the Driver’s Seat DI, the Purpose and Soul’s Essence DI, Clear Your Aura DI, and all of our Self-Worth and Unblocking DIs)   Connect with Ellen! Get Season of the Witch: A Psychiatrist’s Case for Magic The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response Connect with Ellen on IG     HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips  (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Available now!   The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way. At TBM, we’ve redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity. Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you’ll learn how to:  – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth  – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work  – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth  – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true self With over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you’re meant to live. 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