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Think Piecing

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Host Heather Grace Hancock invites you to join her every Wednesday for a mini think piece discussion exploring witchy wellness, spirituality, empowerment, activism, spooky tales, and true crime. All with her signature dry wit and unfiltered commentary. Guaranteed to provide fresh perspectives, curated recommendations, and lots of laughs or your money back. Join the coven Wednesdays at 5AM PT. 💀 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkpiecing/support

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Ep. 22 - AYAHUASCA EXPLAINED with Reyna Calvillo

December 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

One of my closest friends and absolute favorite people Reyna Calvillo joins me to debunk all things Ayahuasca: the medicinal tea that's like getting 10 years of therapy in one ceremony. What is it, what does it do, how much is it, what are the benefits, what are the myths - and what you need to ask yourself before you book your trip! 🌱 Follow Reyna on Instagram → @reyna_isabella UNSPONSORED PICKS → This life-changing pic of Andy Buckley, read The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty, watch T...

Ep. 21 - THE AMITYVILLE HORROR HOUSE

November 25, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB

A deep dive on the infamous house in Amityville, New York covering both the mysterious DeFeo murders and the mind-boggling Lutz haunting. Plus my personal take on what really happened in both cases - it may surprise you! 🏠 UNSPONSORED PICKS → Eat these healthy sour jelly beans as you celebrate all week long, read this article about cultural appropriation in interior design, and enjoy this fantastic medley of Trump's inability to remember people's names. ⍆ Write in at [email protected]...

Ep. 20 - CONNECTING TO SELF DURING PANDEMIC PREGNANCY w/ Amanda Macuga

November 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

The delightful and wonderful mom-to-be Amanda Macuga joins me to discuss letting go of stress and control in 2020 by working with, not against, your body and your circumstances. Prepare for an insightful and uplifting chat! 🍼  Follow Amanda on Instagram → @amanda_macuga and @nineheartwood and on Twitter → @MrsJoshMacuga Listen to The Afternoons with Josh, Ken, and Amanda every Friday wherever podcasts are found! UNSPONSORED PICKS → Watch The Undoing on HBO, The Queen's Gambit on Netflix, ...

Ep. 20 - CONNECTING TO SELF DURING PANDEMIC PREGNANCY with Amanda Macuga

November 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

The delightful and wonderful mom-to-be Amanda Macuga joins me to discuss letting go of stress and control in 2020 by working with, not against, your body and your circumstances. Prepare for an insightful and uplifting chat! 🍼  Follow Amanda on Instagram → @amanda_macuga and @nineheartwood and on Twitter → @MrsJoshMacuga Listen to The Afternoons with Josh, Ken, and Amanda every Friday wherever podcasts are found! UNSPONSORED PICKS → Watch The Undoing on HBO, The Queen's Gambit on Netflix, ...

Ep. 19 - THE POWER OF RELIEF

November 11, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

I get into the psychology and importance of using relief as a tool for self-care, compare and contrast the NXIVM cult docs, and vent about space spiders. Plus - one of our best tarot reads yet! 🇺🇸 UNSPONSORED PICKS → This mini workout for when you're feeling overwhelmed, these 10-min and under meditations for dealing with anxiety, plus obviously go watch The Office on Netflix, The Mandalorian on Disney+, and the NXIVM doc on Starz. (And then tell me what you think, especially if you also wa...

Ep. 18 - CREATING + ENJOYING MODERN HORROR with Christian Ruvalcaba

November 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

My good friend, Wanger, and filmmaker/director/editor extraordinaire Christian Ruvalcaba joins me to discuss his passion and process for horror, how he recharges and balances content creation with, ya know, life, and shares amazing insight on the genre along with his top recommendations. 🔪 Follow Christian on Instagram → @christianruvy and Twitter → @ChristianRuvy  Subscribe to Amateur Hour Films on YouTube and join their Patreon UNSPONSORED PICKS → Read Untamed by Glennon Doyle, watch Th...

Ep. 17 - I'M A PSYCHIC MEDIUM with Chrissy Tolley

October 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

I welcome Psychic Medium Chrissy Tolley to the show to discuss the highs and lows of spiritual work, her process and plans, tips for practicing self-love and acceptance - all while she blows my mind with incredible truth bombs throughout. Do not miss! Follow Chrissy on Instagram → @chrissytolley UNSPONSORED PICKS → This amazing Vice article on how to vote by mail in all 50 states, listen to my episode of Ahch-To Radio, check out this episode of Bevin: A Femme Over 40 and her Friends where ...

Ep. 16 - ENNEAGRAMS with Dawn Hancock

September 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Musical genius Dawn Hancock joins me to talk the fun and value of Enneagrams, her music career, and the importance of self-actualization. Also, we cry.  Follow Dawn on Instagram → @thedawnhancock and Twitter → @thedawnhancock Listen to her music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play.  All her other goodies here → lnk.bio/eY5v UNSPONSORED PICKS → Find out your Enneagram Personality Type, learn more from the Enneagram Institute, read The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron, get your shi...

Ep. 15 - CRYSTALS 101

September 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Why is everyone so obsessed with crystals? What do they do? How do they work? How do I pick one - too many options! Cleansing? Programming? Grids?! 〰 Don't worry - I break down everything you need to know to get started on your crystal journey. Learn how to use these powerful and ancient tools to manifest, heal, and enrich your life. ♡ BOOK A SESSION → reikihealingwithgrace.com MY REIKI SHOP → reikihealingwithgrace.com/shop FOLLOW REIKI HEALING WITH GRACE ⟠ → @reikihealingwithgrace on Ins...

Ep. 14 - SKINWALKER RANCH with Ken Napzok

September 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Best-selling author, host, and comedian Ken Napzok joins me on a deep dive into the extensive paranormal activity on Skinwalker Ranch. Plus he shares his own spooky encounters and varied views on aliens, cryptids, Satan, ghosts, and angels!  Follow Ken on Instagram → @kennapzok and Twitter → @KenNapzok Buy his best-selling book Why We Love Star Wars and other merch! UNSPONSORED PICKS → Hunt for the Skinwalker doc on Hulu, The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch and Into the Unknown with Cliff Simo...

Ep. 13 - VEGANISM with Hayley Marie Norman

August 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Actor, host, and all-around perfect lady Hayley Marie Norman joins us to talk the holistic importance of veganism, how it drastically changed her life for the better, and we were today years old when she introduced us to vegan cheez-its! Follow Hayley on Instagram → @hayleymarienorman and Twitter → @xoHayleyMarie UNSPONSORED PICKS → Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, Vegan Cheddar Flavor Squares by Earth Balance (vegan cheez-its), [Un]Well on Netflix, Mercy for Animals nonprofit, Natc...

Ep. 12 - ANNABELLE THE DOLL

August 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

As 2020 continues to be a long, waking nightmare of WTF moments - we celebrate Annabelle's non-escape from the Warren Occult Museum with a deep dive into her haunted past and the infamous demonologists who investigated her. Plus, the Devil's Rocking Chair probably (definitely) threw my back out. 👹 UNSPONSORED PICKS → Sign this petition to demand that UPS, Ford, and Humana speak up about justice for Breonna Taylor, try Force of Nature, download PictureThis app on iPhones and Androids, this a...

Ep. 11 - FRANKENSTEIN + RELIGIOUS DECONSTRUCTION

August 12, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

This week we go old school goth and unpack the magic and longevity of Mary Shelley's horror classic and how it applies to religious deconstruction.  UNSPONSORED PICKS → Dawn Hancock's musical genius, subscribe to Bubble Duo immediately, love on the goddess that is Wendy Lee Szany, have fun with Window Swap, follow @dobetterchurch, and support these black yoga teachers with online classes! ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a ⁠voicemail⁠, and ⁠shop show merch⁠. ⍆ Support the sho...

Ep. 10 - INTENTIONS VS GOALS

August 05, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

I break down the difference between intentions and goals and how to use them with subconscious reprogramming to manifest and self-actualize. Plus we have another spooky haunting, an attempt on Baxter's life, and a tarot read just for the full moon in Aquarius! 🌕 UNSPONSORED PICKS → K1 acupressure point, @whatsonvisface on TikTok, @PossumEveryHour on Twitter, You Are A Circle by Guillaume Wolf, and a Twitter thread of black-owned candle companies. ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send ...

Ep. 9 - SLEEP TRAINING with Kate Mulligan

July 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

Stand-up comedian, author, host, supermom, and my co-manager on the Schmoedown Kate Mulligan joins me to talk sleep training, Comic-Con, and Tommy Johnson the tortoise. Prepare for laughs! UNSPONSORED PICKS → Follow Kate on Instagram and Twitter, learn more about the Schmoedown, catch me on Late Night with Gucci and Kaiser, watch Whose Line on the CW, and order a Reiki Infused Energy Bundle! ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a ⁠voicemail⁠, and ⁠shop show merch⁠. ⍆ Support the ...

Ep. 8 - THE ART OF TAROT

July 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

I break down the ancient art of tarot reading and the goddess that is Pamela Colman Smith, defend John Boyega, review the Twilight franchise as an adult, and freak out over "mirrored men" spookies. Plus - some exciting personal news!  UNSPONSORED PICKS → Mirrored men capture on Ghost Adventures?, Monsters Among Us podcast, black-owned bookstores by city, Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story, Sabrina Scott, and my love's amazing book! ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicema...

THE ART OF TAROT

July 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

I break down the ancient art of tarot reading and the goddess that is Pamela Colman Smith, defend John Boyega, review the Twilight franchise as an adult, and freak out over "mirrored men" spookies. Plus - some exciting personal news!  PICKS → Mirrored men capture on Ghost Adventures?, Monsters Among Us podcast, black-owned bookstores by city, Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story, Sabrina Scott, and my love's amazing book! ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop...

BEFRIENDING THE BODY

July 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

We discuss befriending the body with specific self-care practices to honor and nourish, a new moon ritual how-to, sex-positivity, and (yay!) more spooky tales. ☽ PICKS → FBI tip website,  MindBodyGreen's amazing article about balancing chakras, sex-themed IGs to follow, Danny & Ron's pet rescue, and black-owned businesses to support by category. ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/mrsgraceface ⍆ Follow Gr...

Ep. 7 - BEFRIENDING THE BODY

July 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

We discuss befriending the body with specific self-care practices to honor and nourish, a new moon ritual how-to, sex-positivity, and (yay!) more spooky tales. ☽ UNSPONSORED PICKS → FBI tip website,  MindBodyGreen's amazing article about balancing chakras, sex-themed IGs to follow, Danny & Ron's pet rescue, and black-owned businesses to support by category. ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/getyourgracin...

EMBARRASSMENT BUILDS CHARACTER

July 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

We discuss some psychology behind embarrassment and how to stop it from escalating into shame, enjoy listeners' embarrassing stories, because that's what the world needs right now, and examine the Dupont de Ligonnès murders. PICKS → Prince Andrew's BBC interview, 30 Rock is on Prime Video, @kallmekris on TikTok, Casefile Ep. 129, and these lists of black-owned restaurants by city. ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at...

Ep. 6 - EMBARRASSMENT BUILDS CHARACTER

July 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

We discuss some psychology behind embarrassment and how to stop it from escalating into shame, enjoy listeners' embarrassing stories, because that's what the world needs right now, and examine the Dupont de Ligonnès murders. UNSPONSORED PICKS → Prince Andrew's BBC interview, 30 Rock is on Prime Video, @kallmekris on TikTok, Casefile Ep. 129, and these lists of black-owned restaurants by city. ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the sho...

WTF IS REIKI?

July 01, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

WTF is Reiki? What does it do and how does it do that? What can it be used for? How does Grace have Reiki? What does it feel like and what's a session like? What's with the crystals? All this plus #DearDavid, 365 Days, and I was finally retweeted by Zak Bagans and can die happy.  BOOK A SESSION → heathergracehancock.com/reiki PICKS → Bustle's breakdown of #DearDavid, Expedition Sasquatch on the Travel Channel, Black Mental Health Resources, and the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Co...

Ep. 5 - WTF IS REIKI?

July 01, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

WTF is Reiki? What does it do and how does it do that? What can it be used for? How does Grace have Reiki? What does it feel like and what's a session like? What's with the crystals? All this plus #DearDavid, 365 Days, and I was finally retweeted by Zak Bagans and can die happy.  BOOK A SESSION → reikihealingwithgrace.com MY REIKI SHOP → reikihealingwithgrace.com/shop FOLLOW REIKI HEALING WITH GRACE ⟠ → @reikihealingwithgrace on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. UNSPONSORED PICKS → Bustle...

Ep. 4 - REAL LIFE GHOST STORIES with Torlin Torgersen

June 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

We welcome our very first guest and fellow witch Torlin Torgersen to talk real life hauntings, the Bridgeport Poltergeist, and hanging out with Ed Gein. 👻 ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/getyourgracing ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn more. ⍆ Follow Think Piecing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: htt...

REAL LIFE GHOST STORIES with Torlin Torgersen

June 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

We welcome our very first guest and fellow witch Torlin Torgersen to talk real life hauntings, the Bridgeport Poltergeist, and hanging out with Ed Gein. 👻 ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/mrsgraceface ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn more. ⍆ Follow Think Piecing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor...

TRUE CRIME ADDICTS

June 17, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

We dive into the psychology, history, and marginalized communities of true crime culture, Jack the Ripper, the danger of ski lifts, and, naturally, TikTok. PICKS → vegan buffalo pot pies, watch productions by the Nat'l Theatre, black-owned wineries, Stories with Sapphire, and The Quarantine Report by The Wangers! ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/mrsgraceface ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, Twitter, and Fa...

Ep. 3 - TRUE CRIME ADDICTS

June 17, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MB

We dive into the psychology, history, and marginalized communities of true crime culture, Jack the Ripper, the danger of ski lifts, and, naturally, TikTok. UNSPONSORED PICKS → Vegan buffalo pot pies, watch productions by the Nat'l Theatre, black-owned wineries, Stories with Sapphire, and The Quarantine Report by The Wangers! ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/getyourgracing ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, T...

Ep. 2 - LESSONS FROM QUARANTINE

June 10, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

Take-aways from the quarantine, dealing with negative emotions, body positivity, self-love, and Murder House Flip. UNSPONSORED PICKS → I Said No Gifts!, The Den Meditation, @annika.izora on IG, petitions to sign ASAP, and black-owned goth brands including my fav Three of Swords. ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/getyourgracing ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergr...

LESSONS FROM QUARANTINE

June 10, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Take-aways from the quarantine, dealing with negative emotions, body positivity, self-love, and Murder House Flip. PICKS → I Said No Gifts!, The Den Meditation, @annika.izora on IG, petitions to sign ASAP, black-owned goth brands including my fav Three of Swords. ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/mrsgraceface ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn mo...

BLACK LIVES MATTER

June 03, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MB

Donation Links → Color of Change, Fair Fight, and consolidated list of bail funds. Educational Anti-Racist Feeds → @theconsciouskid, @jessicawilson.msrd, @rachel.cargle, and @iamrachelricketts ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/mrsgraceface ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn more. ⍆ Follow Think Piecing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. --- ...

Ep. 1 - BLACK LIVES MATTER

June 03, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Donation Links → Color of Change, Fair Fight, and consolidated list of bail funds. Educational Anti-Racist Feeds → @theconsciouskid, @jessicawilson.msrd, @rachel.cargle, and @iamrachelricketts ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/getyourgracing ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn more. ⍆ Follow Think Piecing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebo...

Welcome to Think Piecing ♊️

May 05, 2020 03:20 - 1 minute - 1.38 MB

Get excited for Heather Grace Hancock's newest podcast launching June 3rd at 5AM PT!  ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/getyourgracing ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn more. ⍆ Follow Think Piecing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkpiecing/message Support thi...

Welcome to Think Piecing - arriving June 3! ♊️

May 05, 2020 03:20 - 1 minute - 1.38 MB

Get excited for Heather Grace Hancock's newest podcast launching June 3rd at 5:55AM PST!  ⍆ Write in at [email protected], send me a voicemail, and shop show merch.  ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn more.  ⍆ Support the show here or at paypal.me/mrsgraceface. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinkpiecing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thinkpiecing/support

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