The Neutral Wisdom Podcast

Friends provide crucial emotional support, help us cope with stress, celebrate good times, and offer a sense of belonging, which is vital for our mental and physical well-being; essentially, friends help us feel less alone and more connected to others, improving our overall happiness and quality of life. But what contributes to friendship? What brings people together, and, more importantly, why do...

What’s In a Name? Maybe, it is an opportunity to be another person; to embrace one’s “Is To Be”; Maybe, one chooses a new name to compliment one’s Satanic Identity.  Your name is part of your identity; it is deeply personal. Likewise, hearing a strong name immediately gives an impression about the person attached to it. On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley...

Stepping into the unknown can be scary and uncertain; it's natural for us to seek safety and security, but real growth often happens when we challenge ourselves and take risks. Stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing uncertainty can lead to personal development and a deeper sense of accomplishment. However, our brains hate risk! When faced with situations that involve risk or unce...

The World Health Organization defines Mental Health as: “A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.”  While the definition of mental health itself has remined constant, attitudes towards it have changed greatly over the last few decades. Mental Health Awareness has replace...

Seduction is mostly seen as negative by society; it is temptation and enticement to cause someone to do something they normally would not and is usually (but not always) sexual in nature. Satanists, on the other hand, see seduction as an art! It is the art of charming someone - male or female - by appealing to the senses.  However you look at it, seduction is the working of Lesser Magic (conscious...

Everyone has daily rituals – no matter how small or mundane – which they use to bring a sense of order and control to their lives. To quote Magus Peter H. Gilmore: " Rituals enhance productivity, offer solace, create focus, and most importantly assist as potent means towards catharsis of emotional states that might linger and hinder one from moving towards one’s chosen goals.”   On this episo...

‘ Caveat emptor, quia ignorare non debuit quod jus alienum emit, ’: Latin, which translates to: “Let a purchaser beware, for he ought not to be ignorant of the nature of the property which he is buying from another party.” Knowledge and learning are the base principles of Caveat Emptor , as this is how we exercise our due diligence before entering into a transaction; we must educate ourselves abou...

Glossophobia: a very common phobia, affecting up to 75% of the world’s population. People with this condition may avoid speaking in public, as they typically experience fear and anxiety when speaking in front of a group of people. So how does one deal with this fear? And how does one capture and hold the attention of an audience when public speaking? Welcome to Season 2 of The Neutral Wisdom Podca...

Just a little "bonus episode" of the Neutral Wisdom Podcast to tie Season 1 and Season 2 together! Meet our new staffer, Mr. Jack Hades, voiceover maestro extraordinaire! Jack will providing all of the voiceovers for the podcast starting in Season 2! Give this bonus episode a listen and learn a little more about the show's new talent! Support the show Ever Forward! www.neutralwisdom...

Much has been written in Church of Satan Canon about Greater Magic and Ritual; it is encouraged that all Satanists engage in ritual at least once, and many have in some form or another. But what about the new Satanist, or the one who has avoided Greater Magic and Ritual altogether? Is there a "right" way or a "wrong" way to perform a ritual? Do we really need everything in our...

Parenting: the process of raising children and providing them with protection and care in order to ensure their healthy development into adulthood. But what about the Satanic parent? Are there any responsibilities we have as Satanic parents, such as teaching our children about who we are and what we believe? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley welcomes Sat...

Tarot Card readings and divination... Where does the Satanist stand with regard to “fortune telling”? Where does the insight and the messaging come from?  Does the Satanist believe that the divination of cards is supernormal? Supernatural?  On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley discusses Tarot and divination and is joined by Church of Satan Reverend and Taro...

"The Mortality Wall": we all hit it at some point in life; the awareness of the inevitability of our own death. Not as simple as existential dread, where one frets about the meaning of life; the Mortality Wall is where we realize it is all going to end. And there is nothing we can do about it. On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley discusses dealing...

What have you accomplished in your life thus far? What mark will you leave on the world, other than contributing to the carbon footprint and eventually taking up space in some forgotten graveyard somewhere? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley discusses Way of the Warlock #5 and the subject of personal creativity with special guest Citizen Frankie Hollywood...

What is the Warlock Archetype and how does it drive who you are and what you do? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley welcomes Church of Satan Magister Dr Robert Johnson, author of "The Satanic Warlock", to discuss Warlock Archetypes and becoming your true self. This episode is not just for the gents! Everyone can benefit from true wisdom by a gen...

How do you maintain your authentic self in an environment where this is not exactly encouraged? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley welcomes Church of Satan Reverend Jeff Bowling to discuss individuality and self expression in a conformist environment. Support the show Ever Forward! www.neutralwisdom.ca  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6...

On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley discusses chivalry for the modern Warlock, and is joined by a very special guest, the inimitable "Miz Wiz"! Support the show Ever Forward! www.neutralwisdom.ca  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563476112294 www.instagram.com/neutral_wisdom

On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley welcomes Satanic Warlock Gerry Denis, owner of the Warlock Emporium, and discusses style and accessories for the modern Warlock. Support the show Ever Forward! www.neutralwisdom.ca  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563476112294 www.instagram.com/neutral_wisdom

On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley introduces the podcast and provides a brief background on the origins of the Neutral Wisdom blog and plans for future projects.  Support the show Ever Forward! www.neutralwisdom.ca  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563476112294 www.instagram.com/neutral_wisdom