In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates interviews Isabella Ferrari, a holistic coach and founder of GreenWitchCom. Isabella shares her personal transformation journey from being a high school student to studying and practicing meditation at a Buddhist monastery, where she learned the importance of slow living and deep meditation. She discusses her unique blend of Buddhism and witchcraft, emphasizing the power of herbalism and its benefits for women's health. Isabella also highlights the significance of community building through witchy retreats, navigating spirituality with social media content creation, and chats briefly about the concept of quantum healing, which aligns energy to manifest desires. This conversation is rich with insights on self-discovery, empowerment, and holistic practices.

More about Isabella:Isabella is the founder of greenwitchcom, a women’s coach, author, and content creator whose work centers on somatic healing, spiritual empowerment, and the reclamation of the word “witch.” With nearly three years of training and practice in a Buddhist monastery, her approach is rooted in mindfulness, embodiment, and ancient wisdom traditions. Isabella supports women in reconnecting with their intuition, power, and sacred purpose through her writing, courses, and online community.

If you'd like to hear more from Isabella, she can be found at: Www.pennythewitch.com or on instagram at: https://instagram.com/greenwitchcom/

She offers a Summer Solstice Retreat in Scotland, Samhain Retreat in Italy, and the Witch School, an Online Course.

Thank you Isabella for your time, patience, and grace as we dealt with several technical issues!

00:00 Introduction to Isabella Ferrari

08:13 Journey to the Buddhist Monastery

13:56 Life Lessons from Monastic Living

20:14 The Intersection of Buddhism and Witchcraft

25:50 Understanding Herbalism and Its Benefits

34:06 Herbal Remedies vs. Pharmaceuticals

35:59 Womb Healing and Herbalism

39:13 Creative Uses of Herbs

41:47 Witchcraft and Community Retreats

44:50 Redefining Witchcraft

50:10 Building a Community Online

53:01 Navigating Criticism and Authenticity

57:52 Quantum Healing Explained