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The Spoonie’s Guide to Staying Cool in a Heat Wave—Especially if You’re on These Meds

If you’re feeling extra drained in this heat wave, your medications might be partly to blame. From antidepressants to ADHD meds and diuretics, many common prescriptions can make it harder for your body to cool down. In this post, I’m sharing a list of meds to watch out for, plus simple, spoonie-friendly tips to help you stay safe, hydrated, and cool when the temperatures rise.

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Embracing the Light: History, Lore, and Magic of the Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice—also known as Litha—is the longest day of the year and a radiant turning point in the Wheel of the Year. Celebrated across cultures with fire, flowers, and folklore, this sacred day honors the sun at its peak and invites us to pause, reflect, and revel in life’s abundance. In this post, we’ll explore the rich history, spiritual meaning, and magical ways to celebrate the Solstice with intention and joy.

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The Spellwork of Survival: Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m opening up about the deeply interconnected nature of my mental and physical health — from living with chronic illness and neurodivergence to navigating diagnoses like MDD, BPD, PTSD, and ADHD. In this post, I explore how healing isn’t linear, how our bodies hold our stories, and how even in the thick of it, there is magic in honesty, softness, and survival.

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Raising Awareness for Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)

This post is a little different from what I usually share, but it’s rooted in something deeply personal. As someone living with both Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), I’m using this day of awareness to return to the heart of why I started blogging: advocacy. These conditions are invisible, misunderstood, and often dismissed—but they are very real.

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Celebrating Beltane: A Witch’s Guide to Welcoming the Fire Festival

Beltane is a celebration of life bursting forth in color, scent, sound, and sensation. Whether you gather with others or celebrate in solitary devotion, allow yourself to fully embrace the beauty, passion, and potential all around you. Magic is alive and buzzing in the air—reach out and dance with it.

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