The murky stuff beneath the surface

About this episode

Candace reflects on hidden aspects of ourselves through a story about her friend Magda's forest home and the unexpected challenges it presents.

In this episode of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, Candace shares the story of her friend Magda beautifully bespokeing her dreamy forest home — only to discover a martin had secretly moved into the walls rent-free. Candace reflects on the hidden things we carry within ourselves. What begins as a story about handcrafted spaces became a powerful analogy for life, healing, and the hidden places within ourselves that still need care. Candace shares how sometimes our own rituals help us heal, and sometimes we need to call in the experts.

People in this episode

Host: Candace Dunaway

Topics covered

• self-reflection
• healing
• hidden struggles
• personal growth
• rituals

Keywords

• self-care
• mental health
• spirituality
• personal stories
• life lessons

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