Wut Up, Witches? Podcast

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I don’t think we’re angry enough yet. Please, I need the hope core. Let me know what steps you’re taking in the comments so I can go back to thinking most people are actually good and it’s a loud minority fucking everything up for the rest of us.

I will be doing free tarot tonight still, though I can’t guarantee my mood will be light with the heaviness of the day.

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All I’m gonna say is fuck Donald Trump

Another chillingly relevant read for 2025. I immediately think of Adrianna Smith and her son, Chance, who is now receiving extensive treatment. My heart aches for Chase, her young boy who cried by her side before they finally allowed her body to rest.

Adrianna Smith should be here. But she’s not. She should be alive to hold Chase and read him bedtime stories and help him with homework. Her mother, April Newkirk, should be consoling her about losing her pregnancy. Not having to spend every single dollar they have and receive through their GoFundMe on paying for Ch...

This book felt particularly… chillingly relevant to today’s political atmosphere.

Looking back on 2025 and all that happened, I wonder if we’ll ever know the extent of the torture, the sexual assault, the human trafficking, the murder of humans through the trump regimes efforts of dictatorship.

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In addition to moving my tarot readings, NeuroSpicy collection, and other videos over to Substack from TikTok, I also wanted to add my inclusion of some of the most impactful books I’ve read in 2025.

Bear with me while I get these all posted and I may edit the descriptions later with more information.

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We are FINALLY caught up with my 🌈Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ Collection!

The stigma associated with being neurodivergent, especially autistic, is unfortunately still very real in today’s society. If we had a more inclusive public awareness and governmental benefits program for ALL children, then the ND ones wouldn’t fall through the cracks so much. However, as it currently stands, many adults are still battling their own internalized ableism.

⚠️Starting Wednesday, January 7th⚠️ I will post a weekly video on the topic of Neurodivergence and my journey as a late diagnosed Autistic L...

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How did I find my doctor / testing center? Well, I’ll be honest… if you can use a computer, it’s really easy. For part 21, I do discuss barriers to finding care, treatment, and diagnosis, as where you live and your insurance or financial situation is going to make a HUGE difference in your options.

There is only one part left in my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ Collection from TikTok! Thank you all for bearing with me while I’m getting content shifted over.

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Why don’t we use the diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome anymore? For part 20 I give a brief rundown on the DSM4 vs DSM5 and what used to be labeled Asperger’s is now Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 1.

While the term may not be assigned anymore, it’s up to you if you still prefer using your original diagnosis or the updated version. After all, we can’t expect a group of people who are known to HATE CHANGE to be cool with randomly changing an integral part of their identity.

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For part 19 I share how I personally went through my skill regressions and burnouts over the years, and specifically the big one that left me more disabled than ever. If I were diagnosed as a kid, I guarantee I would’ve been labeled level 1. As an adult, I’ve lost so much that I struggle more than ever, and am diagnosed level 2.

Skills can be regained, but it takes time. Be patient and kind with yourself while you recover. It’s not a race, and pushing yourself before you’re ready is only goi...

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Have you ever questioned if you’re the “only one” in your family who struggles with neurodivergence? I have a secret to share… Unless you’re NOT genetically related to your family, it didn’t come from thin air. Someone in your gene pool shares the same struggles.

I also can’t wait for my mom to realize exactly how autistic my dad was… that man… “the most normal man she ever knew”… was autistic as FUCK!

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How can you tell if you were actually diagnosed accurately? Part 17 I share how my ADHD was originally MISSED! Despite having had a soft-diagnosis already in a different state AND a mother who is officially diagnosed, I masked too well during the exam that my autism overshadowed my ADHD. So what did I do about it? I spoke up!

Don’t ever be afraid to be your own self-advocate or to ask for a second opinion. It’s okay to question the professionals because they might be the experts on the disorder, but...

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We always want to help our loved ones, just remember… you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. For part 16, I go over some ways you can encourage your friend by providing them with information, but otherwise leaving them alone.

Remember, it’s not our job to save everyone. If people want help, they’ll ask for it. If you’ve offered and they declined, just make sure they know the offer still stands and then leave the ball in their court. This is true for pretty muc...

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Did I feel relief with my diagnosis? Yes, but part 15 also highlights the vindication I felt and the exhaustion, too…

I use a similar car metaphor to describe executive dysfunction. It’s a very helpful visualization when you need to explain the disconnect between your mind and body.

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In part 14, I want to address this kind of common (and usually mean-spirited) question… “and now what?” Piggybacking off of a previous video where I mention the awful “why get diagnosed? There’s no cure for autism”, the fact is that having a label means I can better advocate for myself and my children.

Do you crochet or knit or craft in any way? This is a common self-regulation technique! What other ways do you find yourself regulating?

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For this part 13, I talk about how even the most extensive testing by today’s DSM5 standards can STILL result in a misdiagnosis. Self-Advocacy is crucial here!

My diagnosis journey has been a real eye opening experience, not just with my mental health but also with my understanding of my own spirituality and witchcraft. I’m excited to explore this more on a weekly basis!

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If you’re autistic AF as I am, you may have heard the annoying phrases that minimize your desire for a label. “There’s no cure for autism, why get diagnosed?” Part 12 talks about that stigma and where to go to find additional resources when the doctors are just another obstacle in your path.

P.S. Did you notice my kitty cat chillin? Her name is Nala, she’s a good girl.

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We are halfway there! Welcome to part 11 where I walk you through the diagnosis process as I experienced it. For context, I am on Medicaid and I reside in the state of Ohio.

Let me know in the comments if you have other questions you’d like me to address next week!

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⚠️Trigger Warning⚠️ for part 10 as I discuss the major traumatic event in my life that triggered my adult burnout in my late 20s. Almost dying from COVID-19 during the pandemic in 2021 left me with many scars, and I don’t just mean the metaphorical kind.

Starting next week, you can expect only one video per week on the topic of Au/DHD and Neurodivergence. I just have to get the TikTok dump over and done with!

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For part 9, I discuss how my family unknowingly accommodated me growing up. We knew what we needed, we just didn’t know why we needed it and assumed everyone was like us. As a SAHM of 2 myself, I want to be proactive in making our home more NeuroSpicy-Friendly.

More magic is coming - stay tuned!

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In part 8 of this Au/DHD series, I dig into whether or not my diagnosis of Autism level 2 and ADHD combined type actually makes any difference. Perhaps it doesn’t actually change the outcome of my life, but it does give me the tools I need to live it more freely.

More to come soon!

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Part 7 of my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ collection discusses the difference between an excuse for behavior and an explanation.

Having a diagnosis doesn’t excuse me to be a shitty person. It simply explains why I’ve struggled with meeting expectations where others have no issues.

Don’t forget to subscribe for more content like this! Once I move all 22 parts of this collection over from TikTok, I will update my format to be better suited for Substack.

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Here is part 6 (no one has to know I accidentally labeled it part 11 on TikTok… oops…) of my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ collection!

If you’re seeking a diagnosis for yourself or your child, it’s important to be your own advocate. No one else will, it’s necessary for you to explicitly take control of your mental health.

Parts 7-22 will be out soon with more to come! Have a question? Drop it in the comments 💬

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TikTok is being shitty (no surprise there) so I’m only going live on Substack until further notice!

For this version of “The Sacrilegious Tarot Testimony”, I’ve pulled cards for the month of January and a Daily Card for January 4th - 10th.

So let’s get into it!

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Welcome to part 5 of my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ Collection!

In the DSM4, we had Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism as two separate conditions. We now know that these are really part of the same spectrum. According to the current DSM5 (which is frankly due for an update) there are 3 levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I personally am diagnosed level 2.

See you tomorrow for part 6!

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Welcome to part 4 of my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ collection where I talk about my experience.

The idea that some of us are “the next step in human evolution” is really deep in eugenics and supremacy nonsense. Let’s do better than that, please.

Tune in for part 5-22 as I continue to upload this series over from TikTok!

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Welcome to Part 3 in my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ Collection! Tell the truth, have you ever used this phrase?

“Everyone is a little insert diagnosis here” - no, no they aren’t… and if you believe this, I have some news for you, boo!

Thanks for hanging out with me and tune in for part 4 soon!

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Welcome to Part 2 in my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ Collection. Of course, people aren’t going to always believe you when you disclose your diagnosis.

Why was I diagnosed level 2 instead of level 1? Why are there different levels in the first place? Well, the DSM5 is why. That and… trauma…

Thanks for joining and tune in for part 3!

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Welcome to part 1 of my Au/DHD and Neuro🌶️ Collection!

In this video, I detail how I went about getting diagnosed on Medicaid and what that meant for me.

These videos were originally created on TikTok and as a result are responses to comments received there.

Stay tuned for part 2-22!

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Wut Up, Witches?! I’m posting ALL 22 of my current videos related to Autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent identities.

I was posting this collection on TikTok but I want to move all my content to Substack, so let’s start with this!

Stay tuned for the uploads and let me know if you have any questions! I’ll be going live every week on Substack to discuss more.

Later, Witches! 😘

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This episode is the first one where we streamed on both Substack and TikTok! Hence the new layout this week. Next week, we’ll try out the landscape layout. It might look funky on the livestream but will be a better viewing experience for recording. Sorry for not editing the full video - time got away from me…

This week, we discuss where our inspiration comes from, and how we find it within ourselves when we find our wells running dry. Between illness, burnout, migraines, and more, it’s hard to feel m...

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We want to issue a specific trigger warning for this week’s episode. While we often talk about various difficult or controversial topics, this week, we discuss religious trauma and how it affected our childhoods.

Our topic this week: Is religion harmful for children? If not, why does religious trauma often show up in the form of cPTSD in adults?”

Let’s get into it…

Witchy Tips of the Week

Elly: It’s important to keep your vitamin D levels up! Especially in the winter whe...

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Did you miss last episode? Yeah, us, too! Apparently TikTok was the only version that ended up recording, and it was lost on Substack and Twitch… as a result, we went back to live-streaming on YouTube for now, since it saves those streams automatically. Maybe we’ll upload that as a secret blooper “lost episode” one day…?

Anyway, this week we talk about how Halloween evolved from the ancient celebrations of Samhain (pronounced “Sow-win”) and the origins of Día de los Muertos, both of which have ties to All Saints and All Souls D...

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Bruuuuuuh, this week suuuuuucked assssssss…. So that’s why we’re late!

Oh, and I didn’t bother to edit so you’re getting the entire over 2 hour episode uncut!

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Don’t mind us, our cameras were acting up (well, Elly’s was and we tried to do TikTok at the same time) so just pretend it’s the other kind of audio-only podcast this week.

The topic of this week involves Signs from the Universe.How do you tell the difference between a “coincidence” and a “signal”?

Let...

Welcome to the pulpit, fellow heretics!

This is the second episode of “The Sacrilegious Tarot Testimony”, where you get your weekly dose of “Sacred Shitposts”. This week, we’re getting into Spooky Season of October!

Click below to join the Discord and request your own personal tarot reading at any time! You never have to wait for us to go live, you can send us a direct message on any platform and we will get to it as soon as we can.

Tarot readings are always free! We don’t charge for this because it’s...

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We’ve added a new segment and apparently black is our color! Good news, I don’t seem to be lagging anymore, thanks to my amazing husband getting me wired up.

The topic of this week is Chronic Illness and Magic. How do you still practice witchcraft when you feel like ass?

Let’s get into it…

Witchy Tips of the Week

Elly’s tip is to redefine what counts as “magic” to you. Sometimes it’s as simple as whispering words of affirmation into your mornin...

Welcome to the pulpit, fellow heretics!

Welcome to the first episode of “The Sacrilegious Tarot Testimony”, where you can get your weekly dose of “Sacred Shitposts”. This week, we’re doing a double dose!

Check below for a summary of the tarot spreads we pulled in this first introductory episode, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Weekly Reading:

~Overall Interpretation~

Strap in, folks! This is going to be a bumpy ride… Think of it like a rollercoaster. It starts off fun and exciting, but sometimes it can get scary...

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This week, we restructure things a bit and embrace the chaos of never knowing what the actual fuck is going on.

The topic of conversation is “Religious Psychosis” - Where do we draw the line? When does faith become a mental disorder?

Let’s get into it…

Witchy Tips of the Week

Kitty: “Burn it, Break it, or Bury it” to get it away from you. This can be as simple as writing down your burdens, worries, or problems on a piece of paper and burning...

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This week, we start a day late but with an extra 45 minutes or so of chatter!

Content Warning: We do discuss some heavy topics of violence and trauma, specifically birth trauma or medical trauma, gun violence, and school shootings. Discretion is advised.

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Kitty’s Tip is that it’s about to get cold. Get as much time outside and with nature as you can if you’re not the type to enjoy the cold weather. Bring that nature inside and decorate your space with w...

This week, we discuss what isolation in motherhood looks like for us and get interrupted by a hungry baby before sharing some new reads! Don’t forget to breathe between laughs and send us a message in Discord to be featured on next week’s episode.

Witchy Tips of the Week

Focus on your words and avoid negative self-talk. When you get stuck in a loop of ruminating on the bad, get yourself a “stick” to shove in the “spokes” of the wheel of thought. Your voice, whether spoken aloud or in your head, has the ability...

Enjoy our latest episode as we laugh, stutter, and fall on our asses talking about everything from politics and mental health to worshiping deities like Hekate and shooting spell jars to release your energy!

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Our tips go over how to make use of the items you find in nature or for free in your spells or witchy decor. The library has many resources for when you’re researching the history of a god or goddess, or how a religious practice or tradition began.

September 1st (Labor Day) is th...

Wut Up, Witches? How was your week?

In this episode, we start off with some tarot readings for the week, since Kitty didn’t get the opportunity to go live last week for her usual daily draws.

After that, we discuss our path to spirituality, magic, and motherhood.

#TPSD

Don’t forget to join The People’s Sick Day! A three day economic blackout and labor strike to show that when the people stop, the system breaks.

For Episode 5…

… we will have our first “Guest Witch of the Week” so...

Welcome back, witches! Are you ready for this week?

Laugh, cackle, and cough with us as we ring some bells, smoke some weed, and dish about motherhood and magic.

Don’t forget to join the Discord server and get chatting with other listeners.

We’re excited to see the community grow!

We have the technology! Streaming from ReStream and having fun with it.

We have some witchy tips, some book recommendations, and some gushing over our families this week…

This week’s tarot goes political while we dig into the recent events of Dementia Donny taking a stroll on the White House roof, and James Donald Bowman raises the levels of the Ohio River for his birthday boating trip.

Forgot to add my shameless plug!

If you are interested in learning the Fertility Awareness Method but don’t want to read the text...

This week’s episode of WuW…

We talk about who we are, how we met, and give you a little background on our witchy journeys. Because somehow, we led parallel lives despite being a literal ocean apart!

Join Kitty and Elly in our chaotic sleepovers where we chat, laugh, and do tarot readings. We’ll talk about politics a little, our experiences with the medical side of motherhood and pregnancy, and dish a bit about our husbands.

We also want to hear from you, the listeners!

Do you have questions or tips t...

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We are on TikTok, BlueSky, and YouTube. You can also send us an email at wutupwitches@yahoo.com!

The eventual goal is that paid subscribers will be able to join us for our livestreams and regular episodes will post every Monday. Once we get things appropriately set up, we’ll let you know.

In the meantime, we want to hear from you!

Send us your witchy tips and tricks, or ask us some questions. Drop it in the chat below, and if you...