Crone & Queen's Fireside Podcast Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:26:25 -0400 http://www.heartsymbolpublishing.com en-us © 2026 Crone & Queen's Fireside Podcast yes 27c3606f-8740-548b-ac13-ba9bde09a6ce Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock episodic false Holistic practitioners, Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock, muse about life and how to create more meaning and satisfaction in it. They reflect on the metaphysical, the physical, the spiritual, psychological and the holistic. Their goal is to bring light to topics considered to be too esoteric and make them more mainstream. As Linda is fond of saying "explore the possibilities."

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) holistic, spirituality, hypnosis, person growth, art, life coaching, energy work, guided imagery Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ewb0h4ile76trr3o4rfhur9ljz4m?.jpg Crone & Queen's Fireside Podcast http://www.heartsymbolpublishing.com The Benefits of Positive Aging (Episode 5) The Benefits of Positive Aging (Episode 5) In this episode, Kathy Shimpock (the Crone) and Linda Bennett (the Queen) will discuss Becca Levy's book Breaking the Aging Code.  Levy's research on positive aging provides ways to improve our health, happiness and life expectancy.  We'll discuss the importance of using positive language when talking about aging and we'll explore how life experience and culture can create our age beliefs.

Cover image: Pixabay.                                                                                                          More About Linda Bennett: http://www.lindahypnoqueen.com/                           More About Kathy Shimpock: https://www.symbolsofsoul.com.                               

Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Copyright 2025 Kathy Shimpock. 

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]]> In this episode, Kathy Shimpock (the Crone) and Linda Bennett (the Queen) will discuss Becca Levy's book Breaking the Aging Code.  Levy's research on positive aging provides ways to improve our health, happiness and life expectancy.  We'll discuss the importance of using positive language when talking about aging and we'll explore how life experience and culture can create our age beliefs.

Cover image: Pixabay.                                                                                                          More About Linda Bennett: http://www.lindahypnoqueen.com/                           More About Kathy Shimpock: https://www.symbolsofsoul.com.                               

Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Copyright 2025 Kathy Shimpock. 

Check out more offerings at Heart Symbol Publishing.

]]> Buzzsprout-17628545 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700 1440 1 5 full false The Healing Power of Stories - Episode 4 The Healing Power of Stories - Episode 4 In this episode, Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock  discuss ways traditional stories can be used as a tool for personal growth and holistic healing. We’ll explore the work of psychologist, Milton Erickson and share ways we’ve used stories within our own practice.  As you’ll soon see, stories can be used to facilitate change in many settings from life coaching to hypnosis, depth coaching to spiritual companioning.  This discussion is Part 2 of a conversation that began on the "Wise Crone Cottage Podcast" entitled "Chatting 'Bout 'Tatterhood.'" In Part 1, they discuss the Norwegian folktale, "Tatterhood," and explore its many meanings and interpretations by looking at its symbols, metaphors, and archetypes. Be sure to check it out!

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Copyright 2024 Kathy Shimpock.

Check out more offerings at Heart Symbol Publishing.

]]> In this episode, Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock  discuss ways traditional stories can be used as a tool for personal growth and holistic healing. We’ll explore the work of psychologist, Milton Erickson and share ways we’ve used stories within our own practice.  As you’ll soon see, stories can be used to facilitate change in many settings from life coaching to hypnosis, depth coaching to spiritual companioning.  This discussion is Part 2 of a conversation that began on the "Wise Crone Cottage Podcast" entitled "Chatting 'Bout 'Tatterhood.'" In Part 1, they discuss the Norwegian folktale, "Tatterhood," and explore its many meanings and interpretations by looking at its symbols, metaphors, and archetypes. Be sure to check it out!

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  
Copyright 2024 Kathy Shimpock.

Check out more offerings at Heart Symbol Publishing.

]]> Buzzsprout-15153981 Tue, 28 May 2024 19:00:00 -0700 1359 1 4 full false Episode 3 - Archetypes for Personal Growth Episode 3 - Archetypes for Personal Growth Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock discuss archetypes in this fireside podcast.  What are archetypes?  How can you identify them?  How can an understanding of archetypes lead to greater self-discovery and better personal relationships?  The focus will be on four archetypes: the orphan, caregiver, destroyer and warrior.

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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]]> Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock discuss archetypes in this fireside podcast.  What are archetypes?  How can you identify them?  How can an understanding of archetypes lead to greater self-discovery and better personal relationships?  The focus will be on four archetypes: the orphan, caregiver, destroyer and warrior.

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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]]> Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock Buzzsprout-2641768 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0700 2542 Archetypes, Orphan, Caregiver, Destroyer, Warrior 1 3 full false Episode 2: Fireside Chat on Past Lives Continued Episode 2: Fireside Chat on Past Lives Continued In this episode, Kathy Shimpock continues her interview with Master hypnotherapist, Linda Bennett, discussing her personal and professional experience with past lives.  In the "Celebrant's Corner,"  Kathy talks about.ceremonies occurring at the end of October including Samhuinn,  All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and the Day of the Dead.

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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]]> In this episode, Kathy Shimpock continues her interview with Master hypnotherapist, Linda Bennett, discussing her personal and professional experience with past lives.  In the "Celebrant's Corner,"  Kathy talks about.ceremonies occurring at the end of October including Samhuinn,  All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and the Day of the Dead.

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 
All rights reserved.

Check out more offerings at Heart Symbol Publishing.

]]> Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock Buzzsprout-1959382 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700 2951 Past Lives, Hypnosis, Ceremonies, Samhuinn, Saints, Ancestors, Day of the Dead 1 2 full false Episode 1: Fireside Chat on Past Lives Episode 1: Fireside Chat on Past Lives In this episode, Kathy Shimpock interviews Master Hypnotherapist, Linda Bennett, discussing her personal and professional experience with past lives.  In the "Celebrant's Corner,"  Kathy talks about opportunities for early autumn ceremonies including the autumn equinox and Michaelmas.  

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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All rights reserved. 

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]]> In this episode, Kathy Shimpock interviews Master Hypnotherapist, Linda Bennett, discussing her personal and professional experience with past lives.  In the "Celebrant's Corner,"  Kathy talks about opportunities for early autumn ceremonies including the autumn equinox and Michaelmas.  

Cover image: Pixabay.
Music:  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 
All rights reserved. 

Check out more offerings at Heart Symbol Publishing.

]]> Linda Bennett and Kathy Shimpock Buzzsprout-1776973 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0700 2698 Past Lives, Hypnosis, Ceremony, Autumn Equinox, Michaelmas 1 2 full false