CW: This episode may be triggering to those sensitive or with experience regarding spiritual and/or religious abuse and manipulation as well as cult manipulation tactics and brief mention of killing/suicide in relation to radical beliefs. Please listen with discretion.  Ariel, Alyssa and their guest, Becca of The Mystics Lounge, discuss toxic spirituality and ethics that are important to look for in readers and coaches. We apologize in advance for the sound- we were having some technical difficulties! (chronologically listed) We talk about the following:  4:14 - Spiritual superiority 14:20 - Spiritual by-passing 24:39 - Gaslighting and spiritual manipulation 36:20 - Materialistic and consumeristic approaches to spirituality 48:20 - Exclusionary and discriminatory practices 57:17 - Excessive control 58:37 - Lack of accountability 59:27 - Exploitative practices 1:00:00 - Isolation and alienation 1:02:00 - Lack of boundaries 1:04:19 - Excessive pressure or guilt 1:05:21 - Intolerance and judgement 1:07:02 - Lack of transparency 1:08:50 - Ethics within spirituality Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast” channel in The Covenstead Discord server or contact us through www.GhostTeaPodcast.com Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com Find Becca at www.TheMysticsLounge.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghostteapodcast/message