A supernaturally infused life- the extraordinary spiritual journey of Ben Stimpson

I got so excited during this conversation- listening to the things that were so amazing to me and so normal to my guest Ben- he spoke to gnomes and had ghosts in his home and was just always around magical things and syncronicities his whole life!
Something really fascinating that we talked about was the things in common between magic and queerness, how they both exist in a liminal space of often not being accepted, or understood.
It was interesting to hear about the whole concept of ancestral connection and veneration, and understanding that they exist with the social and cultural concepts that they were alive with. I'm happy for the hope that this can give people who have family members who have moved beyond the veil that they miss terribly, that there can be a chance to connect with them still.
What a fascinating and heartfelt conversation!
About Ben-
Ben Stimpson, BA (Hons), MBACP (He/They/Them) is an integrative therapist, spiritual director, award winning author, podcaster, and independant scholar of folklore and history. A member of the modern NeoPagan and queer communities, Ben’s personal life helps to inform his professional and research work. Ben holds a BA (Honours) in Medieval, Classical and Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo; a post-graduate Diploma in Spiritual Psychotherapy; and a Diploma in Social Service Work. As a therapist, he excels in working with members of the queer community and other marginalized populations, and ascribes to transpersonal, systemic and narrative approaches to therapy. He is the host of Essence podcast, a weekly show interviewing fellow authors and practitioners in the field of alternative spirituality and therapy. His debut title, Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestral Veneration Practices was released by Llewellyn Worldwide and won the 2024 Gold Medal at the COVR Awards. His second title, Wise Ones: Legends of Witches, Magicians and Cunningfolk of England and Wales is set to debut June 2025 through Crossed Crow Books.
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