by Shannon Knight
Hey there! I'm Shannon - a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who also happens to love tarot. Each episode I work to demystify tarot and explore its connections to mental and emotional health while implementing its inherently helpful tools to better understand ourselves and those around us. Join me as I unravel common struggles related to our behavior, thought patterns, emotions, and relationships while pulling cards to facilitate growth and to help create the life and relationships we all desire.
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April 13, 2025
<p>This week on<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/"> <strong>The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast</strong></a>, I’m continuing my monthly Tarot Therapy series by exploring a topic I’ve been wanting to discuss for ages: How <strong>tarot and witchcraft</strong> function as <strong>Psychodrama</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Specifically, I explore how tarot and witchcraft can be understood and practiced through the lens of psychodrama, a powerful therapeutic method developed by Dr. Jacob Moreno. Psychodrama is essentially theater for the psyche. It’s an embodied way of working with emotion, memory, and healing through role play, creativity, and storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever lit a candle for someone you love, pulled a tarot card that made your stomach drop, or cried while drawing a protection sigil - then you’ve already engaged in psychodrama.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share why I believe tarot and magick aren’t just symbolic or ritualistic, but active, expressive healing tools. I talk about how tarot spreads become psyche-inspired stages, how tarot becomes characters, and how we can use these practices to externalize our inner world in ways that go beyond talk therapy.</p><p><br></p><p>I also walk you through a guided psychodrama-inspired tarot practice using a technique called the soliloquy - a beautiful, embodied way to give voice to something you’ve been holding inside.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>✨ In this episode, I talk about:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What psychodrama is and how it relates to tarot and ritual</p></li><li><p>Why embodiment and symbolism matter for emotional healing</p></li><li><p>How to turn your tarot spread into a living story</p></li><li><p>A guided soliloquy-style tarot activity to help you release what’s been unspoken</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside</strong><a href="https://ttd-symposium.circle.so/checkout/symposium"><strong> The Symposium</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This helps more people discover the show and is a great way to support my work <3</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/symposium-sign-up"> <u>The Symposium</u></a>!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/"><u> www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Tarot Diagnosis on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetarotdiagnosis/"><u> @TheTarotDiagnosis</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of<a href="http://www.deepresonancesound.com/"><u> Deep Resonance Sound</u></a></p><p>Contact: [email protected]</p><p>Music by Timmoor from Pixabay</p>
April 6, 2025
<p>This week on<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> <strong>The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast</strong></a> I’m exploring a delicate identity that many people carry without ever naming: <strong>the wounded caretaker</strong>. Inspired by a <strong>social media trend</strong> that says, “I probably just needed a hug, so I became a therapist,” this episode takes a deep dive into the lifelong emotional patterns that develop when we’re asked to care for others before we’re ready…and before we've been cared for ourselves.<strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I unpack the concept of <strong>parentification</strong> - when a child is placed in the role of caretaker, whether emotionally or physically, and what that does to their developing sense of self. Through the archetype of the <strong>Queen of Pentacles</strong>, we examine how this card (often celebrated for her nurturing energy) can also hold shadow traits of burnout, over-functioning, and self-neglect. I explore how tarot archetypes like the <strong>Ten of Wands, Page of Cups, Six of Pentacles, The Devil,</strong> and <strong>The Star</strong> offer a rich map for understanding the cycle of exhaustion, grief, and hidden hopes of those who were taught to meet everyone else’s needs and neglect their own.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>I also bring in psychological research and frameworks like <strong>Internal Family Systems </strong>(IFS) and <strong>attachment theory</strong> to illustrate how the identity of the helper often masks a quiet desperation to be held, seen, and nurtured. This episode is dedicated to those of you who have always been the “strong one,” the “go-to” person, or the “emotional rock” and who might be quietly wondering: But when will someone take care of me?</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>And just a quick note before we dive in: the phrase “we’re all wounded healers” is often attributed to Carl Jung, who did explore the idea that healing often stems from our own pain. That said, the exact quote has been credited to several different folks over time. The first time I heard it was back in 2009, when I was taking classes to become a certified domestic violence counselor, and honestly, it was one of the most validating phrases I had ever heard. It gave me permission to keep moving forward in the healing profession, knowing that I didn’t need to be fully healed to help others. That nuance really sits at the heart of today’s conversation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>✨ If you’ve ever felt resentful after giving too much, struggled to ask for help, or found your sense of worth tangled up in how useful you are to others, this episode will speak directly to that wound. I also offer journal prompts, card pulls, and strategies to help you begin the healing process…so you can learn to care for yourself with the same devotion you've shown others.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>💔 Remember, you’re not selfish for having needs. You’re human. And it’s time to include yourself in the circle of care.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Deck Used: </strong>Joie de Vivre</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Study Referenced:</strong> Hooper, Lisa. (2008). Defining and Understanding Parentification: Implications for All Counselors. Alabama Counseling Association Journal. 34. 34-43.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside</strong><a href="https://ttd-symposium.circle.so/checkout/symposium" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong> The Symposium</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This helps more people discover the show and is a great way to support my work <3</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Have a topic you’d like to hear about? We’re always interested in hearing your suggestions!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/submit-a-question" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Click here</a> to submit a topic!</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/symposium-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> The Symposium</a>!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Tarot Diagnosis on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetarotdiagnosis/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @TheTarotDiagnosis</a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of<a href="http://www.deepresonancesound.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Deep Resonance Sound</a></p><p>Contact: [email protected]</p><p>Music by Timmoor from Pixabay</p>
March 30, 2025
<p>This week on<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/"> <u></u>The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast<u></u></a>, I’m discussing a tender and often overlooked habit many of us carry: over-explaining. In this episode, I explore the psychological roots of this behavior through the lens of the Page of Swords, an archetype that is curious, alert, and sometimes altered by experiences of gaslighting or a lack of conflict resolution.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll unpack how early experiences with unresolved conflict or emotional invalidation can lead us to constantly seek clarity, not just for understanding and being understood, but also for safety. I explore how the Page of Swords becomes the internal part of us that can't rest until everything has been said just right, and how that habit, while protective, can also be exhausting.</p><p><br></p><p>From there, we journey through the Swords court to see how our communication style evolves over time: from the anxious explaining of the Page, to the defensive urgency of the Knight, the discerning clarity of the Queen, and finally the peaceful detachment of the King. Each archetype offers insight into how we can move from over-explaining to grounded self-trust.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever sent a “just to clarify…” text, stayed up all night replaying a conversation (hello Nine of Swords), or struggled with the need to be understood perfectly, this episode is for you. I also share practical strategies and tarot prompts to support your healing, self-reflection, and emotional regulation.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Tune in for a heartfelt, validating, and empowering exploration of communication, trauma responses, and the healing journey from the Page to King of Swords.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside<a href="https://ttd-symposium.circle.so/checkout/symposium"><u> The Symposium</u></a>!</p><p><br></p><p>If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to us on. It really is a HUGE help to us and allows more people to see our podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>Have a topic you’d like to hear about? We’re always interested in hearing your suggestions!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/submit-a-question"><u> Click here</u></a> to submit a topic!</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/symposium-sign-up"> <u>The Symposium</u></a>!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/"><u> www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Tarot Diagnosis on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetarotdiagnosis/"><u> @TheTarotDiagnosis</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of<a href="http://www.deepresonancesound.com/"><u> Deep Resonance Sound</u></a></p><p>Contact: [email protected]</p><p>Music by Timmoor from Pixabay</p>
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