Journey Into The Heart Of The Primordial
Under the title "Think Like A Wizard" the podcast was about helping those of their journey of spiritually awakening but now under the title "Journey Into the Heart Of The Primordial" it is about offering guidance to the spiritually awakened. However, just like before anyone is free to listen to this podcast, there are a lot of things to be learned from it even if you aren't awakened. Join Daniel Du Bois and Michaela Gaffen Stone as they explore the spirit world and offer up tools for you to use as you explore as well. When you are done listen t...
Season 10 Episode 6 They Aren’t Who You Think They Are
In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss the idea of spiritual teachers and those who pretend to be them as well as those who stray from their path as teachers. The episode is not so much ha critique as a discussion of the pitfalls of the spiritual/magical journey.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design...
Season 10 Episode 5 Love Is The Deliverer
In a previous episode Michaela and Daniel discuss how love was the destroyer. In this episode they are discussing the next level where Love is the deliverer.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and d...
Reclaim Your Power
This special episode is about what it means to be a magical practitioner especially in these times.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also...
Season 10 Episode 4 Thoughts
In this episode Michaela and Daniel discuss how it’s time to take time to take stock in where you are with your magic and what you want to do with it.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to the Think Li...
Season 10 Episode 3 Flexibility
In this episode Michaela and Daniel discuss about being flexible in the face of doing magic as well as when you are learning.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard...
Season 10 Episode 2 “Episode 2?”
Season 10 Episode 2 “Episode 2?”
Listen for the real title of the episode. This episode focuses on a call to action to use magic in a constructive way to help make the world a better place.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to...
Season 10 Episode 1 Okay! So You’re Divine. Now What?
In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss what you may want consider if you believe the idea that you are some type of divinity having a human experience.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit...
Season 9 Episode 13 “Episode 13”
This episode Daniel shares his thoughts on the summit Michaela founded and hosted. A very fascinating and fun episode delving into the topic of rage and how it can lead to purpose as well as about wisdom coming from unexpected sources.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
<...Season 9 Episode 12 We Gotta Do It Too!
The thrust of the episode is about Daniel and Michaela discussing how they also need to act on the “wisdom they dispense” on the podcast and how you need to own your magical practice and not shy away from it.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When...
Season 9 Episode 11 The Wings Of Change
The episode opens with a discussion on getting past the need for preparation instead of doing. Michaela takes a moment to discuss how people misdirect their anger. Crow themed oracle cards appear throughout the episode as well. Daniel explains that the currently manifesting wave of spiritual awakening are awakening in a more spiritually aggressive environment.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other...
Season 9 Episode 11 The Wings Of Change
The episode opens with a discussion on getting past the need for preparation instead of doing. Michaela takes a moment to discuss how people misdirect their anger. Crow themed oracle cards appear throughout the episode as well. Daniel explains that the currently manifesting wave of spiritual awakening are awakening in a more spiritually aggressive environment.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other...
Season 9 Episode 10 And That’s Where We’re Going
The episode begins with the discussion of strange spells Daniel was asked to do in the past week. The episode continues with a discussion about transcending and how it’s inevitable so it’s not a question of “will I?” But instead “When will I?” it’s just a question of patience and self-understanding you allow yourself. That lead into a discussion about giving up your power and social versus systemic pressure. The episode concludes with reminding the listener that they have all manner of wisdom in themselves.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeti...
Season 9 Episode 9 Michaela’s 100th Episode
We start off acknowledging that this is Michaela’s 100th episode on the podcast. Also this episode serves as another “State of the Magic Address”.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've...
Season 9 Episode 8 Turn Your Gaze Inward
An episode about self-reflection and a sick puppy dog as you will notice by the number of pauses in the episode. They also take a moment to explore care givers and abuse early in life.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go t...
Feral And Unhinged Or What’s Possible: Intentional Reincarnation
In this bonus episode Daniel and Michaela discuss the possibilities of multiple life time goals and whether you can force yourself to maintain material world goals from one life time to the next.
Contact Daniel at https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting to set up a meeting with him.
To contact Michaela go to https://www.witchyshitbydesign.com or by e-mail at michaela@witchyshitbydesign.com and you can also hear her on her other podcast Witchy Sh!t By Design on Youtube, Spotify and on Apple Podcasts.
When you're done listening go to the T...
Season 9 Episode 7 Deep Dive
They open up the episode discussing the origin of the word witch witch extends into a discussion on medicine and healing. Michaela pulls oracle cards through out the episode. They discuss magical spaces on line from a general perspective. They then go on to discussing magic titles and so much more.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.
Support...
Season 9 Episode 6 I Didn’t Say What I didn’t Say
This episode up with Michaela drawing cards from her new star seed oracle deck. The card draw leads to an impromptu spiritual journey. They meander over to the behaviour of children and herbalism including a warning from Michaela about trusting books on the topic written after 2020. Daniel brings up the concept of domestic versus wild humans and what each is capable of. Witchcraft gets sprinkled in everyonce in a while.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what...
Season 9 Episode 5 I Said What I said
The best description for this episode is that they did indeed say what they said. Give it a listen and find out what the title inspired.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.
Support the show
Season 9 Episode 4 Oh Yeah It’s Going To Be A Good One
Daniel starts off with informing the listener that the second wave of people meant to lead the way to the return to primordial magic which also turns out that a new magical web was created for this group. The conversation follows up with discussing that new guardians are in the world to protect this second wave. In that discussion they talk about what divine protection looks like. At one point Daniel and Michaela take a detour and discuss make up and brothels. The podcast then comes back to challenging power and looking at what we know about folklore with a...
Season 9 Episode 3 Get The F*ck Outta Here!
The episodes starts off discussing how social media news affects things then follow up with a discussion about what happens to the dead. They then jump onto talking about gurus and personal responsibilities and political philosophies. They follow up with a discussion on cancel culture.
The episode asks the question what is the difference between alchemy, transmutation, transformation and transfiguration. If you have an answer let Daniel and Michaela know.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and...
Season 9 Episode 2 Love Is The Destroyer
The episode opens with Daniel challenging you to contemplate how the episodes title makes you feel. After they begin the discussion about how love its the ideal “weapon” for this time in the world. They also discuss love itself and self-love as well. Michael gives the listeners a self-love exercise to do. Daniel kicks off a discussion about kitchens.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us a...
Season 9 Episode 1 Yes, It’s Going There
The episode beings with Daniel sharing how the podcast is part of his magical practice. They then start discussing dreams. They also discuss how to make your material world work into your magical practise. Daniel points out how the beginning stages of your practice enriches your material world experience. They also expand on the discussions of your work being your magic by using professional athletes and their habits as an example.
The podcast ends up giving you a free lesson in magic.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When...
Season 8 Episode 3 The World Is Turning
Michaela begins the episode with advice on how to stay informed while minimizing your social media time. This leads to a discussion on spiders based on an oracle card where Daniel introduces a new spirit known to him as the “White Weaver”. Michaela then takes Daniel on another journey with a side of discussing channeling and astral projection. Michaela channels a warning to make preparations for purifications after journeys.
This also another episode where Michaela’s cards make an appearance.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listen...
Season 8 Episode 2 You Ain’t Sh*t!
A bit of a continuance of the topic of vainglory. They go down the path of not letting titles like light worker, starseed (Daniel comes across as having “beef” with star seeds in this episode), witch, wizard and so on limit your spiritual/magical work. They also discuss the nature of Gurus in thus day and age.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thin...
Season 8 Episode 1 This Is The Way It’s Going To Be - The Oracle
Season 8 Episode 1 This Is The Way It’s Going To Be - The Oracle
Michaela starts the episode with a journey for Daniel and the listeners. Daniel learns about the “true meaning” of your shadow side and how it affects you. They go into a deep discussion about patriarchy and the role of the divine masculine during the the time of ascension for the divine feminine.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in thi...
Season 7 Episode 17 Why Do You Care?
Michaela starts the episode discussing the “Seven Deadly Sins” and the forgotten eighth one “vainglory”, sharing a spin on them that you may not have considered. Daniel’s pendulum enters the discussion and offers its opinions based on how things flow. Then they jump in deeply about why do you care.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
Self-Care For Witches: https://gaffen-stone.kit.com/7b6f7588be
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach...
Season 7 Episode 16 The State Of The Magic Address
Daniel starts the episode off by recapping the magical work that he has been doing for the last little while. The conversation leans heavily on facades and things not being what they seem to be.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
Self-Care For Witches: https://gaffen-stone.kit.com/7b6f7588be
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.
Support the show
Season 7 Episode 15 You’ll Take It And You’ll Like!
Season 7 Episode 15 You’ll Take It And You’ll Like!
The episode begins with Daniel and Michaela rifling through messages to inspire the beginning of the episode that gets them talking about spiritual gurus. This leads to a different perspective on the Seven Deadly Sins. On a role Michaela also brings a what some may find controversial take on the female role in patriarchy. Daniel shares why he fears the podcast being included when people discuss conventional spiritual movements. The main thrust of the episode is about owning your power and that magic is about living your best...
Season 7 Episode 14 You’re Gonna Dig it!
You’re Gonna Dig it!
Daniel starts by sharing his attempts to grow his spiritual practice by working closer and more sincerely with is subconscious-self and making efforts towards self-love. Michaela shares her wisdom to draw the conversation away from self denial and return it to self-care. The rest of the episode becomes about how propaganda can affect your magical practice.
Calendly Link to contact Daniel https://calendly.com/lifeismagic/new-meeting
Self-Care For Witches: https://gaffen-stone.kit.com/7b6f7588be
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wi...
Season 7 Episode 13 And So Here We Are, We’re Doing It
This episode starts off with some technical difficulties that show up occasionally until Daniel understands he has made an error that ends up being a metaphor for the episode. Daniel discusses how he is beginning to offer coaching services for those called to pursue primordial magic. Daniel and Michaela also take a tangent to discuss some things about death. Based on Michaela’s observations Daniel coins the term “Getting back to numb”.
Instagram Reel about the coaching https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUvvci5jq-B/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Calendly Link to contact Daniel...
Season 7 Episode 12 It’s Time Mother F*ckers!
It’s Time Mother F*ckers!
This episode begins with a binding spell from Michaela to offer protection for this episode. Daniel reveals that the primordial spirits are declaring it’s time to learn primordial magic. The rest of the episode is about what you need to do primordial magic. It should be added that if you are feeling hopeless about the state of the world this episode has something for you as well.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can...
Season 7 Episode 11 It’s Time To Move Onward
This episode opens with Daniel discussing working with an unusual entity. Michaela shares her current level of spiritual growth. This grows into a discussion on how to communicate ideas to others when they haven’t crossed the understanding thresholds you have. The discussion then evolves into a discussion about the systems we live in.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.
Support the show
Season 7 Episode 10 Ooga Booga
In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss the value of taking a break from your spiritual work to recharge. They also discuss the value and the responsibility to seek genuine happiness in this place and time. The episode has a couple of pauses do to technical issues and one pause due to “paws”.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.
Support the show
Season 7 Episode 9 We’re Really Doing this. We’re Really, Really Doing this!
In this episode Daniel and Michaela discuss some of the changes that have occurred in Season 7. They move on to discussing how the power to be had in the world now is the ability to grow in love and foster connections with others. They also next ask you to look at what you truly value. The episode is finished off with a reminder to reconnect with the natural world with an emphasis on understanding the plant world among other things.
The book mentioned in the episode “Medical Herbalism the science and practice of herbal medicine” by David Hoff...
Season 7 Episode 8 It’s All About What We’re About To Do
In this episode Daniel and Michaela go deep into the requirements of the divine feminine in this period of time. They also stress the importance of shadow work at this time.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.
Support the show
Season 7 Episode 7 We Go Where We Go
*Note: This episode had to be re uploaded*
The episode begins with Michaela leading Daniel and the listeners on a journey of transformation. There a few moments of extended silence during the journey so don’t worry about any pauses as you listen. The Journey leads to a discussion about what Daniel’s magic is like and how he goes about it. One of the big things that comes up in the discussion is the idea that truth can change depending on the level of perspective you’re viewing it from. Michaela experiences the joy of having a spir...
Season 7 Episode 7 We Go Where We Go
The episode begins with Michaela leading Daniel and the listeners on a journey of transformation. There a few moments of extended silence during the journey so don’t worry about any pauses as you listen. The journey leads to a discussion about what Daniel’s magic is like and how he goes about it. One of the big things that comes up in the discussion is the idea that truth can change depending on the level of perspective you’re viewing it from. Michaela experiences the joy of having a spirit hanging out with her and directing her line of que...
Season 7 Episode 6 To Whom It May Concern
In this episode Daniel and Michaela learn the depth of the changes in the podcast for 2026. They tackle New Year’s resolutions.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.
Support the show
Season 7 Episode 5 What’s Your Super Power?
In this episode Daniel and Michaela start off by giving you hope by using an example of bad behaviour that shows what’s capable if you believe you can do something especially something epic. They also discuss learning the wrong lesson from a situation that lead Michaela to have a political epiphany. Daniel Discusses his goal for January so that he can better do the magical work needed for 2026. Near the end of the episode Michaela and Daniel offer advice on customizing your magical practice and altar.
When you're done listening go to the Th...
Season 7 Bonus Episode 1 Scrooged or Whatever You Want To Call It
Welcome to a bonus episode to end 2025 with. Daniel discusses how the spirits gave him his own little personal “Christmas Carol” to finish the New Year with. Michaela shares about a loop she is stuck in and drops some solid wisdom on relationships. Michaela and Daniel go into a final review and lesson about being yourself and just how important that truly is. Daniel casts the final podcast related spell of the year.
When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out...
