TL;DR
Purpose isn’t always a straight line—and maybe that’s the point. This guide shares:
Why fate and free will aren’t opposites—they’re collaborators.
How Larissa’s journey from Kansas to ancestral healing unfolded step by step.
Why radical approval (not judgment) is the key to transformation.
Practical steps to create a spirit-guided, sustainable business.
Would you have walked your path if you knew about before you walked it?
Do you follow the feeling of something greater (and maybe not understand the feeling)? We talk about the “meandering path” with Larisa Noonan.
Larisa Noonan grew up afraid of burning in Hell. Now she spends her days supporting witchy healers, many of whom grew up as she did, in fundamentalist Christian homes. As an Existential Kink shadow work coach, ancestral healer, and ritualist, Larisa is passionate about using her skills in service of helping witchy healers create Spirit-Guided businesses. Larisa’s ancestors were from France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands via Ukraine. She lives with her husband and son on the ancestral homelands of the Q’lispe (Kalispel) tribe in Sandpoint, ID. She no longer fears burning in Hell.
Check her out on her website: larisanoonan.com
Introduction: Fate or Free Will?
We love certainty. We crave blueprints. But what if your career isn’t about following a map—and more about following breadcrumbs? Episode 25 of The Clarity Shift dives deep with Larissa Noonan, an ancestral healing practitioner and witchy healer mentor, into how fate, intuition, and radical acceptance shape our paths.
“I didn’t have a clear vision. I just followed what lit me up—and trusted the next step.”
Part 1: The Book That Sparked a Paradigm Shift
Larissa’s pivotal read? Grandfather by Tom Brown Jr.
Tells the story of an Apache scout and the role of humans as stewards of nature.
Reframed her sense of purpose: humans aren’t parasites—we’re collaborators with the natural world.
Sparked her animist worldview: seeing trees, waters, and mountains as alive and relational.
Lesson: Purpose often arrives through resonance—not logic.
Part 2: Radical Approval—The Existential Kink Effect
Another game-changer? Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott.
Introduced the concept of radical approval—embracing every part of yourself, even the messy bits.
Larissa became a certified coach in this method, using tools like the Deepest Fear Inventory:
Write: “I absolutely refuse to [desired outcome] because I have deep fear that…” (20 times).
Repeat for 14 days.
Burn the pages as ritual.
Why it works: Shame keeps patterns stuck. Approval sets them free.
Part 3: From Resistance to Ritual—Walking the Witchy Path
Larissa didn’t grow up in a world that embraced ritual. Raised in a fundamentalist evangelical community, she feared anything “witchy.”
Started with bodywork (orthobionomy)—trauma-informed, nonviolent, awareness-based.
Gradually integrated nature connection, animism, and ancestral healing.
First ancestor ritual triggered chaos—then clarity: boundaries matter (call in the well ones, not everyone).
Reframe: Resistance isn’t failure—it’s often the doorway to transformation.
Part 4: Fate Meets Free Will in Business
Today, Larissa helps witchy healers create spirit-guided businesses that sustain both soul and income:
Combines ancestral healing + shadow work + entrepreneurship.
Offers programs like The Guided Mystery Mind for healers navigating liminal spaces.
Core question: How do we give our gifts sustainably while staying aligned with spirit?
Truth: The old business playbook doesn’t fit. We’re writing new rules—rooted in intuition, adaptability, and collaboration with the unseen.
Part 5: Practical Steps to Create a Spirit-Guided Career
1) Follow What Lights You Up
Even if it feels irrational. Breadcrumbs lead to breakthroughs.
2) Practice Radical Approval
Stop shaming your shadows. Celebrate them—they hold keys to freedom.
3) Connect with Your Ancestors
Start small: light a candle with intention. Set boundaries. Call in the well ones.
4) Build Flexibility Into Your Business
Structure matters—but so does flow. Leave space for spirit-led pivots.
FAQs
Q: Is my career fated?
Not entirely—but fate often whispers through intuition and synchronicity.
Q: What is a witchy healer?
Someone on a healing path who collaborates with the unseen—through nature, ritual, or energy work.
Q: How do I start ancestral healing safely?
Begin with boundaries: call in well ancestors only. Work with a guide if possible.
Reflection Prompts
Where am I resisting what I secretly desire?
What breadcrumbs keep showing up in my life?
How can I practice radical approval today?
Final Word
Fate isn’t a rigid script—it’s a conversation. When you combine radical approval, ancestral connection, and spirit-guided action, you stop chasing certainty and start creating magic. Your career isn’t just work—it’s a living ritual.
You’ve got this. 🌙✨
