Behind the myths, the fear, and the stories of witches lies a power older than time itself—ready to awaken in you.

In this winter solstice episode of Contain Her Magic, Sonia Baillon pulls back the veil on the true essence of witchcraft as an ancient path of self-trust, ritual, intuition, and embodied wisdom.

Recorded in the English countryside, Sonia is joined by Shelley Mayes, founder of the witch-owned spiritual shop Flange and Prong, for a grounded, illuminating conversation that dismantles myths and restores the deeper truth of the craft.

Together, they explore how the old ways—ritual, spellwork, nature connection, and inner listening—offer modern women a way to reclaim their energy, heal the witch wound, and live with intention without burning out.

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction: Sonia explores what it truly means to contain your magic and honor your energy. 2:30 – The Witch Within: How intuition, creativity, and personal power connect to self-care and transformation. 5:10 – Personal Story: Sonia shares a formative childhood experience that hinted at her magical path. 8:15 – Guest Introduction: Shelley Mayes, founder of Flange & Prong, a modern witch, teacher, and healer, joins the conversation. 12:20 – Witch Archetype & The Old Ways: Discussing ancestral wisdom, herbs, divination, and rituals that remain relevant today. 20:45 – Magic & Spellwork: Understanding intention, manifestation, and how rituals can be used for self-care and empowerment. 28:30 – The Witch Wound: Exploring the historical fear of women’s power, the lingering effects of the witch wound, and reclaiming inner authority. 35:10 – Feminine & Masculine Balance: Integrating energies, honoring cycles, and using both flow and focus to embody personal sovereignty. 42:50 – Containing Your Magic: How to value your energy, set boundaries, slow down, and live intentionally without burning out. 49:00 – Guided Meditation & Closing: A solstice meditation to reclaim your fire, honor your intuition, and step into the new year with empowered magic.

Links & Resources:

🌿 Sonia's 21-Day Starter Challenge for Embodied Joy self-care program

📖 Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés (deep dive into the witch archetype & Baba Yaga)

🔮 Flange & Prong (Shelley Mays’ witchcraft shop & school)

🎧 Listen to episode 2: The Wisdom of the Crone

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