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The Skeptical Shaman

Hosted by Rachel White · religion · EN-US · 129 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Rachel White is modern-day shaman and the owner of TOTEM Readings, a decades-old spiritual practice. In the Skeptical Shaman, we engage fascinating folks-- from psychics to healers to skeptics and cynics-- in a dialogue designed to help the spiritually homeless navigate the landscape of woo. Are you curious about spiritually but worry about falling into a cult? Do you want to learn more without falling into a con? The Skeptical Shaman is the place for you.

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What is The Skeptical Shaman about?

Rachel White is modern-day shaman and the owner of TOTEM Readings, a decades-old spiritual practice. In the Skeptical Shaman, we engage fascinating folks-- from psychics to healers to skeptics and cynics-- in a dialogue designed to help the spiritually homeless navigate the landscape of woo. Are you curious about spiritually but worry about falling into a cult?

Who hosts The Skeptical Shaman?

The Skeptical Shaman is hosted by Rachel White. The show has published 129 episodes to date.

What has The Skeptical Shaman covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Living with the Chaos Monster, with Laura Oxendine (Part 2)" (17 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Living with the Chaos Monster, with Laura Oxendine (Part 1)" (10 October 2026, 44 minutes), and "Doing Energy Work with The Baltic B*tch, with Lisa Amato (Part 2)" (3 October 2026, 38 minutes).

How often does The Skeptical Shaman publish?

The Skeptical Shaman publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 129 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Skeptical Shaman?

Booking probability for The Skeptical Shaman is 50%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Skeptical Shaman requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Skeptical Shaman's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Skeptical Shaman?

The strongest fits for The Skeptical Shaman are Religion & Faith. The Skeptical Shaman has a religion audience.

About the host

Rachel White hosts The Skeptical Shaman, a religion show with 129 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #10

    Living with the Chaos Monster, with Laura Oxendine (Part 2)

    Oct 17, 202643 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here with the second half of our exploration of The Chaos Monster: THE Villain Era that sparked this whole Villain Era series, courtesy of artist and small business...

  • Episode #9

    Living with the Chaos Monster, with Laura Oxendine (Part 1)

    Oct 10, 202644 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here with The Chaos Monster: THE Villain Era that sparked this whole Villain Era series, courtesy of artist and small business owner Laura Oxendine! Laura's Chaos...

  • Episode #8

    Doing Energy Work with The Baltic B*tch, with Lisa Amato (Part 2)

    Oct 3, 202638 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and our newest Villain Era alter ego, The Baltic B*tch, is brought to us by the incredible Lisa Amato, energy worker and all-around badass shamanic practitioner...

  • Episode #7

    Doing Energy Work with The Baltic B*tch, with Lisa Amato (Part 1)

    Sep 26, 202634 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and our newest Villain Era alter ego, The Baltic B*tch, is brought to us by the incredible Lisa Amato, energy worker and all-around badass shamanic practitioner...

  • Episode #6

    Navigating Liminality with Veilwalker, with Celina Ceja Geisler (Part 2)

    Sep 19, 202642 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and our newest Villain Era alter ego, Veilwalker, is brought to us by the incredible Celina Ceja Geisler of The Essence of the Moon YouTube channel. In this...

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  • Episode #5

    Navigating Liminality with Veilwalker, with Celina Ceja Geisler (Part 1)

    Sep 12, 202640 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and our newest Villain Era alter ego, Veilwalker, is brought to us by the incredible Celina Ceja Geisler of The Essence of the Moon YouTube channel. In this first...

  • Episode #4

    Fighting Back Against the Satanic Hive, with Billy Purgatory (Part 2)

    Sep 5, 202638 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and this second half of our two-part episode highlights the undeniable creative and spiritual power of a well-defined Alter Ego. Jesse James, aka Billy Purgatory...

  • Episode #3

    Fighting Back Against the Satanic Hive, with Billy Purgatory (Part 1)

    Aug 29, 202639 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and this second, two-part episode highlights the undeniable creative and spiritual power of a well-defined Alter Ego. Jesse James, aka Billy Purgatory, literally...

  • Episode #2

    The Business of Woo Doesn't Need to be a Drag, with Bishamon Boheme (part 2)

    Aug 22, 202645 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and the second half of our first episode sets the tone for exploring our collective Villain Era. This season is all about embracing the reality that, despite your...

  • Episode #1

    The Business of Woo Doesn't Need to be a Drag, with Bishamon Boheme

    Aug 15, 202645 minS12

    The 12th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast is here, and this first episode sets the tone for exploring our collective Villain Era. This season is all about embracing the reality that, despite your very best efforts...

  • The Skeptical Shaman

    How to be Witch and Famous, with Cardsy B

    Jul 4, 202653 min

    In this tenth episode of the 11th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend of the show and fellow podcaster Cardsy B, aka Rebecca Szymczak (of Hex and the City...

  • Episode #9

    The Magic of Becoming Your Psychic Self, with Teresa Johnson

    Jun 27, 20261h 6mS11

    In this ninth episode of the 11th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with client, friend, and newly-anointed psychic channel Teresa Johnson all about the strange, strange...

  • Episode #8

    The Beginner's Guide to Planetary Magic, with Sam "The SkyGuy"

    Jun 20, 20261h 20mS11

    In this eighth episode of the 11th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend of the show and astrologer extraordinaire Sam "The SkyGuy" all about planetary magic...

  • Episode #7

    Navigating Spiritual Nuance in an Ideological Jungle, with Natalie Fehlner

    Jun 13, 20261h 9mS11

    In this seventh episode of the 11th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with friend of the show and Skeptical Shaman podcast editor Natalie Fehlner (of Sidhe) all about...

  • Episode #6

    Synchronicity and Serendipity, with Review Raffle Winner Alyson Ogimachi

    Jun 6, 20261h 5mS11

    <p>In this sixth episode of the 11th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Review Raffle winner and *as luck would have it* experienced animal healer and communicator...

  • Episode #5

    Green Acres Is The Place To Be, with Caitlin Gonzales

    May 30, 20261h 29mS11

    <p>In this fifth episode of the 11th season of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Caitlin Gonzales, newly spiritually awakened friend of the fae and rural Louisiana...

  • Episode #4

    The Rocky Road to Spiritual Awakening, with Emily P.

    May 23, 20261h 9mS11

    <p>In this fourth episode of Season 11 of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with long-time client (and fellow Chicagoan) Emily P. (of House of Lir), a lifelong psychic finally...

  • Episode #3

    Is AI the Devil?, with Jesse James and Jennifer Hotes

    May 16, 20261h 23mS11

    <p>In this third episode of Season 11 of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Jesse James Freeman and Jennifer Hotes of the Is AI The Devil? and the Curious Cat Podcasts all...

  • Episode #2

    Time to Tell Your Story, with Renee Puvvada

    May 9, 20261h 9mS11

    <p>In this second episode of Season 11 of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Renee Puvvada (of Smoking Hot Books) about the writerly window of opportunity being presented by...

  • Episode #1

    It's all in the Stars, with Gabrielle Celeste

    May 2, 20261h 9mS11

    <p>In this inaugural episode of Season 11 of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Gabrielle Celeste (of Agua Astrology), combining their superpowers to form some kind of Chinese...

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