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performative spirituality
Performative spirituality refers to the public display of spiritual or esoteric practices primarily for social validation, aesthetic appeal, or audience engagement, often lacking internal conviction or lived practice.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche critiques the commodification of witchcraft and occult practice on social media, where spiritual aesthetics become divorced from genuine work. The show examines how online performance culture can trivialize serious magical practice while also exploring the tension between authentic spiritual expression and its necessary visibility in digital spaces.
Episodes (3)
Closing Clapback: 'I See the Board' Finale
A powerful spoken-word/poetic finale episode where Psyche delivers a scathing critique of manipulation, false alliances, and performative spirituality, culminating in a declaration of clarity and self-empowerment.
EP.011
Ring Light Hex
A spoken word performance piece addressing online harassment and social media manipulation through occult and witchcraft imagery.
SMH2
Psyche performs an extended spoken word/sung piece about betrayal, manipulation, and being discarded by someone who used him for optics and advantage, followed by a fragmented monologue discussing coordinated strikes against his channel, Eastern Star and Freemasonry connections, and alleged conspiracies.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside performative spirituality
cult dynamicsCult dynamics refer to the social, psychological, and power structures that emerge within closed groups organized around a charismatic leader, shared ideology, or ritual practice—often characterized by intense devotion, isolation, and control mechanisms.channel strikescontent monetizationContent monetization is the practice of converting audience engagement and viewership into revenue through ads, sponsorships, donations, and platform algorithms.social media manipulationSocial media manipulation refers to the deliberate use of online platforms to deceive, harass, or control individuals through coordinated campaigns, algorithmic exploitation, or psychological tactics. It encompasses trolling, coordinated harassment, misinformation, and the weaponization of digital spaces against vulnerable users.occult imageryOccult imagery encompasses symbols, iconography, and visual motifs drawn from esoteric traditions, witchcraft, alchemy, and supernatural aesthetics—often used as artistic or communicative tools in contemporary culture.
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