Discovering My Inner Witch in the English Countryside

This summer, while driving through the woods in the English countryside, my 4-year-old nephew piped up from the back seat, saying, “Ohhh, I bet there’s witches in these woods.” His innocent comment struck me, and I found myself wondering, Should I tell him I’m a witch?

It’s a question that, oddly enough, I’ve asked myself too. For years, I would deflect, saying, “I might do some witchy things, but no, I’m not a witch.” Just as I used to resist the label “healer” and preferred “energy worker,” I’ve often felt discomfort around titles that come with deeply ingrained societal perceptions.

Labels and Preconceived Notions

Our language is filled with terms that carry cultural weight, shaping how we see ourselves and others. Words like “witch” or “healer” spark images in our minds that can feel comfortable or uncomfortable, depending on our upbringing and beliefs.

After many years, I’ve embraced the term “healer” as a way to describe my work, even if I still see myself as an energy guide rather than someone who “heals” others.
My role is to support people in releasing what blocks their energy.
But this resistance I felt toward certain words made me reflect: If I’m okay with “healer,” what’s holding me back from claiming “witch”?

What Does It Mean to Be a Witch?

When you hear the word “witch,” what image comes to mind?
Perhaps it’s a pointy hat, a broom, and a hunched figure with a warty nose. Halloween has immortalized this caricature. But I recently saw a post that reframed this image: in the days of the witch trials, women who were called “witches” were often healers, herbalists, or wise women. Before their persecution, they likely looked like any other woman in their village, until they were beaten and broken to fit the image of someone to be feared.

These women were simply people who dared to live differently; those who understood nature, who used herbs for healing, who were connected to the earth and the cycles of life. Sitting here with my herbal tea, I can feel my resistance loosening.

Embracing My Inner Witch

So, am I a witch? I’m a healer who believes in inner work, who loves magic, and who has a deep connection to nature. I live in a caravan in an orchard, I don’t rely on traditional medicine, and I’m about to launch a herbal tea business with my husband. Motherwort tea, in particular, has been life-changing for my perimenopause.

These are all parts of me. And maybe, they are also what people might call “witchy.”

The Truth About “Witch”

The label “witch” has long been linked with dark stereotypes—control, harm, and self-gain. But if we define a witch as someone who channels life’s natural magic, who heals with intention, and who lives outside societal norms, then that stereotype doesn’t hold.

 Remember, history taught us to fear witches, not the ones who burned them.

At its core, language is powerful. Words carry different meanings based on culture and conditioning. But we each get to choose what we believe and how we define ourselves. To me, being a witch could mean simply embracing wisdom, healing, and connection to nature.

So, Am I a Witch?

I’ve always struggled with labels, but looking at what “witch” can represent, I think I’ll lean into it. Because in many ways, I already am.

Explore Your Inner Magic

If you’re feeling called to explore your own spiritual path and connect deeply with yourself, I invite you to join my membership, The Energy Reset Circle.

In November and December, we’re diving into practical spirituality; creating balance during this busy season through alignment and magic, not society’s “shoulds.”

Each Sunday, I guide members through a simple practice or focus, followed by a group meditation and energy healing session. We meet at 4pm EST/9pm GMT, with replays sent out afterward, so you’re aligned for the week ahead, as well as supported in the group’s What’s App Chat..

End the year by reclaiming yourself. The Energy Reset Circle is here to hold space for your journey, so you know you’re not alone.