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Why We Keep Looking Up: The Aurora Effect
In times of uncertainty, whether socially, politically, and/or emotionally, people look for frameworks that make internal experience feel legible. Astrology and celestial language offer something powerful: pattern without confrontation. Explanation without blame. Meaning without demand.
Cerissa Leese
6 days ago3 min read


The Heat Is On
What we experience when extreme weather arrives is a collective disorientation: fear, urgency, helplessness, and a scramble for narrative meaning. This pattern—reactive, emotionally driven, and story-hungry—is far older than modern climate discourse. It is ancestral.
Cerissa Leese
Jan 143 min read


Empire, Fear, and Myth
Witch hunts were never about witches. They were about fear looking for a body. When societies face instability such as economic strain, environmental disruption, or political unrest, they search for meaning quickly. And when meaning is rushed, it becomes myth. When myth is repeated enough, it becomes doctrine. When doctrine is enforced, it becomes control.
That pattern did not die with the gallows.
Cerissa Leese
Jan 73 min read


Why So Many People Are Turning Toward Witchcraft Right Now
Something is happening right now. And it isn’t about aesthetics, trends, or social media algorithms, even though those are where it’s most visible. It’s about disorientation.
Cerissa Leese
Dec 31, 20253 min read


Before the Word "Witch" Ever Existed
The witch trials didn't create the witch. They created the word as a weapon. Centuries of systematic persecution built on fear, power, and the deliberate targeting of women who refused to forget what they knew.
Cerissa Leese
Dec 24, 20252 min read


When Belief Becomes Dangerous: A Brief History of Religious Persecution
Religious persecution is not just a historical event. It is a recurring response to difference.
Understanding this history matters because it helps us recognize when fear is being recycled and when ancient anxieties are dressed up as modern concern. It reminds us that resilience often looks quiet, ordinary, and adaptive rather than defiant.
Cerissa Leese
Dec 17, 20253 min read


About That Meme… and the Truth Beneath It
Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, both, or neither, the darkest nights of the year belong to everyone.
Cerissa Leese
Dec 9, 20253 min read


The First Witch: Pre-Accusation Magic
Before the word witch ever existed, there were women and men who listened more closely than others. Not to spirits, not to omens, not to imagined forces—but to the land, to the body, to the breath of the seasons. They lived in a world without clocks or electric noise, without the hum that keeps the modern mind distracted.
Cerissa Leese
Dec 6, 20254 min read


I never meant to show the witch side of myself so openly
consider this an invitation: remember what you’ve always known. Trust your instincts. Weave magic into your days, whether by candlelight or in the soil beneath your nails. Break bread with the old ways that never truly left us, and carry them forward—in the small moments, in the wild ones, in the quiet revolutions of the heart. Let the old ways rise again.
Cerissa Leese
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Alcohol + Hair = ?
It wasn't until I became a mom that I really honed in on just how much alcohol is considered a way of life for us moms (ever heard of "mommy juice?"). And then once I came back from maternity leave I had other moms asking me what my nightly drink of choice was...because mom life is HARD work so we must need something to take the edge off, right?
Cerissa Leese
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Life Lessons from a Hairstylist
In the last several years our political climate has gotten so extremely polarized. It's easy to take "sides." I've seen friends no longer be friends due to differing political views. Throughout all of this I kept thinking to myself, what is it I'm not getting?
Cerissa Leese
Jun 18, 20253 min read


More Than Just A Hairstylist
Everyone knows that when you find your forever stylist it's about so much more than just hair. We're a little bit like friends, but not quite. We're a little bit like therapists, but not quite. We have the ability to listen, commiserate, and help you look like the best version of yourself.
Cerissa Leese
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Recipe: Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
Years ago, before I knew what I was actually allergic/sensitive to, I had to go on a pretty extreme elimination diet. No eggs, no dairy, no gluten to name a few. Which made birthday cakes near impossible! I tried every vegan and gluten free cake I could find, from store bought to recipes, and this is what I came up with. It's moist, rich, and oh-so-chocolatey! The best part is, it's also customizeable based on your dietary preferences. This is how I make it!
Cerissa Leese
May 20, 20251 min read


The Power of a Simple Swap: Whole Grains & Long-Term Wellness
Preventative nutrition isn’t about extremes—it’s about awareness.And awareness creates choice.
By choosing foods that actually support your body instead of depleting it, you’re not just eating better. You’re living better.
Cerissa Leese
May 14, 20252 min read


Recipe: Mashed Chickpea Sandwich
I love egg salad. Like LOVE. Unfortunately, eggs don't like me so much. I found out a few years ago that I have a mild allergy to eggs, and since then I've kept them at a minimum. Which means, no egg salad. I've experimented with so many "substitutes," but this mashed chickpea sandwich tastes like the real deal. It's SO good and even more nutritious than the egg salad (win-win!).
Cerissa Leese
May 7, 20251 min read


Recipe: Avocado Chicken Salad
With warmer weather right around the corner, I always tend to crave salads. This one came about one day when I just threw together some ingredients I had in the house. Since then, it's become a staple in my warm weather meals! Even my avocado-hating husband enjoys it!
Cerissa Leese
Apr 30, 20251 min read


Discover the Benefits of Shopping at the Farmer's Market
Shopping at the farmer’s market is one of the simplest and most empowering ways to support your long-term health. It's a practical step toward preventative nutrition, low-tox living, and eating with intention—and bonus: it tastes incredible.
Cerissa Leese
Apr 29, 20253 min read


My Journey from Hairstylist to Nutrition Coach: Why I Chose Prevention Over Prediction
When you learn to nourish your body intentionally, you change your future.
And that’s what prevention really is: the radical belief that you have a say in your health story.
Cerissa Leese
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Unlocking the Power of 5–6 Small Meals a Day
Eating 5–6 small meals a day isn't just a nutrition hack—it’s a form of preventative care. It helps reduce inflammation, balance hormones, fuel recovery, and protect your long-term health.
Cerissa Leese
Apr 22, 20253 min read


Recipe: White Bean Chili
This is one of my favorite meals. It's nutritious, filling, and so tasty! The best part though is that it's quick and easy to make! Just throw it all in the crock pot and go about your day. You'll come home to the most delicious smelling kitchen, your belly won't be able to help but rumble.
Cerissa Leese
Apr 22, 20251 min read
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