106: 'Witch Your Step' & Forest Bathing: Overcoming Awareness Fatigue

Welcome to a 'Solitary Witch' episode of The Bell Witch Podcast with Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. A show to get you 'Witching in the 21st Century' In this episode Swailes opens up about experiencing "awareness fatigue" and a emotional meltdown triggered by overwhelming world events and excessive mobile phone use. She shares practical steps she's taking to become more mindful, including reducing screen time, practicing morning pages, picking up creative hobbies like embroidery and weaving, and embracing daydreaming. She also recounts attending a transformative "One.Wild.Night" retreat at Nell Bank forest school in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, where a profound forest bathing experience helped her reconnect with nature and rediscover her witchy roots once more.This episode is a personal offering shared with love and magic in hope to help listeners who are struggling with the state of the world, the endless distractions and the darkness of today.  It is a candid, poignant and unguarded episode shared to encourage human experience and connection. Charities mentioned- https://www.nellbank.org/https://www.yourilkley.com/local-news/ilkley/nell-bank-launches-one-wild-night-experience-for-women/https://www.getoutmorecic.co.uk/Support TBWP at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBellWitchPodcastFollow TBWP- instagram.com/the_bell_witch_podcastAffiliate Links- Discount with 'BELLWITCH' at https://ve-cosmetics.com/Moss By Wild code THE_BELL_WITCH_PODCAST https://mossbywild.com/THE_BELL_WITCH_PODCAST Here is the limited addition mug that is on sale for 100 days until end of SEPT 2026- https://bellwitchpodcast.mymerchr.com/product/100th-episode-anniversary-mug?combination=8Book your ghost tours at- https://yorkshireghosttours.com/Please leave reviews to help the show growKEY WORDS-----------------------------------------------Bell Witch podcast, Solitary Witch episode, Friendly Green Witch, witchcraft, mindfulness, awareness fatigue, phone addiction, doom scrolling, social media, creative activities, embroidery, weaving, morning pages, reconnecting with nature, forest bathing, One Wild Night retreat, Nell Bank, West Yorkshire, bushcraft, wildlife photography, drumming, mental health, mindfulness practice, writing, pen pals, handwritten magic, creativity, daydreaming, artist date, nature connection, pagan magic, Mother Gaia, personal growth, self-care, mental wellness, digital detox, analogue music, personal reflection, grounding practices, magical connections, community, witchy practices, self-expression, emotional well-being, nature immersion, spiritual growth, eco-consciousness, holistic living, trees, woods, spirituality, modern witch, witch podcast, modern witchcraft, ego death, honest podcast, magic, pagan, daydreaming, log off, live for now