Our “Witches” series is focusing on women who heal, often in what may be considered ‘non-traditional’ ways. The concept of ‘death’ brings up strong emotions, but did you know there’s a group of legitimate healers who can guide individuals and their families through the grief and dying process? For Part 2, Erin and Kelley meet Amy Rush, a certified Medium and Death Doula. Is a medium what you think it is? What’s a death doula? This is a truly FASCINATING episode!

After the episode, check out Amy’s website at www.inspireddying.com.

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The term “witch” has deep historical connotations. In most cases, the term was used to vilify a woman who had some gift or talent for healing others. As humanity evolved, the term was further weaponized in ways that hurt and killed women.

In this three (or more) part series, Erin and Kelley CELEBRATE three separate women who are all healers in one way or another. In this episode, meet Dr. Lauren Sucher-O’Grady - a brilliant emergency physician and history buff. Dr. Sucher-O’Grady is a descendant of a woman accused of witchcraft in Pennsylvania during the same period as the Salem Witch Trials. (She also happens to be Erin’s wife!)

(A)theist is produced by Trend Media STL. Comments, questions, topic suggestions, or anything else you want to say can be sent to atheist@stlpodcasts.com. Follow (A)Theist on Instagram: @stlpodcasts.

Musical credit: "Better" Anno Domini Beats.

In the final part of the “How to Know a Person” series, Erin & Kelley (and their producer Justin) play a game designed to build powerful relationships. Note that these three people have been close friends for well over a decade, but you’ll STILL hear them learning more about each other and strengthening their friendship!

The game is called “Where Should We Begin: A Game of Stories” by Esther Perel. Check it out here: https://game.estherperel.com/.

At one point in the episode, Justin mentions a NYTimes editorial called “The 36 Questions that Lead to Love” which you can find here: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html. Don’t have a subscription? You can find the same questions here.

(A)theist is produced by Trend Media STL. Comments, questions, topic suggestions, or anything else you want to say can be sent to atheist@stlpodcasts.com. Follow (A)Theist on Instagram: @stlpodcasts.

Musical credit: "Better" Anno Domini Beats.