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The Magick Kitchen PodcastWhy Imbolc Matters: Candlemas, Brigid, and the HearthSend us a textIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra and Elyse Welles break down why Imbolc matters on the Wheel of the Year, especially when winter feels heavy and motivation is low. They explore the difference between quarter days (solstices and equinoxes) and the often-misunderstood cross-quarter days, and why these seasonal turning points can be the most supportive when we feel least connected.You’ll also hear the roots of Imbolc as lambing season and its relationship to Candlemas, plus the he...
2026-02-0244 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastRespectful Deity Work: Culture, Consent, and Trust with Deborah BlakeSend us a textThis time in the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are joined by bestselling author and beloved witchcraft teacher Deborah Blake for a grounded, practical conversation on respectful, responsible deity work for witches and pagans.Together, they explore what changes when deity isn’t “a box you visit,” but part of everyday life, and why cultural context matters when working with ancient pantheons in the modern world. Deborah shares how her upcoming book, Everyday Witch’s Book of Deities (out in April and currentl...
2026-01-181h 15The Magick Kitchen PodcastHow to Begin a Kitchen Witchery PracticeSend us a textA new year invites new rhythms, and the kitchen is one of the most powerful places to begin. In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore how to start — or refresh — a kitchen witchery practice rooted in green magic, balance, and everyday life.They discuss why kitchen witchery and green witchcraft are inseparable paths, how perfection and rigid planning can block magical flow, and why the hearth has always been the energetic heart of the home. From cooking with seasonal ingredients to working with...
2026-01-0458 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastFiber Magic & Stitch Witchery: Knitting, Ancestral Craft, and Enchanted ThreadSend us a textIn this Yuletide episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are joined by fiber artist and co-host of the Knit a Spell podcast, Katie Rempe, for a deep and soulful conversation about fiber magic, stitch witchery, and ancestral craft.Together they explore knitting, embroidery, mending, sewing, spinning, and textile arts as ancient magical practices — ways of weaving intention, prayer, and protection directly into everyday life. From blood, sweat, and tears stitched into garments, to repetitive motion as me...
2025-12-2147 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastKitchen Witches’ Hearth: Yule Simmer Pot Magic & Year-End GratitudeSend us a textIn this cozy Yule edition of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles gather around the stove for a heartwarming, fully intuitive simmer pot ritual. Together they explore how scent, memory, and elemental magic weave into one of witchcraft’s simplest yet most profound seasonal practices.Join them as they build two simmer pots — one on the stove and one in a tiny cast-iron cauldron — sharing the magical correspondences of rosemary, alfalfa, apple, clove, motherwort, lavender, bay, nutmeg, and more. Along the way, they r...
2025-12-0734 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastThe Dangers of AI in Witchcraft: Protecting Your Practice and IntuitionSend us a textIn this thought-provoking episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deep into one of the most urgent topics in modern spirituality — the rise of AI in witchcraft. From spellwriting and herbalism to tarot and dream interpretation, witches everywhere are turning to AI for answers — but at what cost?Leandra and Elyse unpack the hidden dangers of using artificial intelligence for magical work, including misinformation, environmental damage, and the loss of personal intuition. They explore how AI erodes discernment, repl...
2025-11-2341 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastReviving the Ancient Gods: Hellenic Polytheism with George LizosSend us a textIn this landmark episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles sit down with spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and bestselling author George Lizos to explore the modern revival of Hellenic polytheism — the living religion of the ancient Greek gods.George shares his groundbreaking experience performing the first Hellenic polytheist wedding in Cyprus, what it means to practice an evolving ancient faith, and how community, ritual, and activism are helping restore sacred traditions to modern life. Together, they di...
2025-11-091h 07The Magick Kitchen PodcastThe Magick of Glamour: How to Enchant, Protect, and Empower Your PresenceSend a textIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deep into the art of glamour magick — the subtle witchcraft of presence, confidence, and energetic influence. From enchanted lip balms and veiling practices to invisibility glamours and divine self-expression, this conversation redefines what it means to “put on your power.”You’ll hear stories of real-life glamours — from Marilyn Monroe’s transformation to modern magical veiling — and learn how to enchant your daily rituals for protection, confidence, and clarity. Whether you’re cloakin...
2025-10-2639 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastKitchen Witch’s Hearth: Protective Pickled Onions & Everyday MagickSend us a textThis time we’re really in the kitchen. Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles invite you into a cozy, hands-on “Kitchen Witch’s Hearth” session to make quick pickled red onions two ways—while weaving intention, protection, and cleansing into every step. From knife skills and jar-charging to stirring deosil and widdershins, you’ll hear how intuitive cooking becomes spellcraft, why onions and garlic are powerhouse allies, and how ingredients like vinegar, caraway, and even a lemon-and-salt ward can support energetic hygiene. It’s tactile, candid, a little teary (thanks, onions), and full of practical witc...
2025-09-2836 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastReclaiming Your Shadow with Tenae StewartSend us a textIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Tenae Stewart, the Witch of Lupine Hollow — cottage witch, astrologer, spiritual coach, and author. Together they dive into the mysteries of shadow work, exploring how we can reclaim the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away, release shame, and step into deeper empowerment.This is a cozy and candid conversation between friends who share stories, insights, and wisdom about the ways shadow work shapes our magic, our communities, and...
2025-09-1450 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastKitchen Witch Apple Crisp & Magickal Spices – Magick Kitchen HearthSend us a textJoin hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles in this special “Kitchen Witch’s Hearth” episode, where they take listeners straight into the heart of their craft — the kitchen. This cozy cooking session celebrates the magic of everyday ingredients. As they prepare a simple apple crisp with plums and oats, the witches discuss why using up seasonal produce is an act of gratitude to the land. They reveal the pentagram hidden inside a cross-cut apple and explain how this five-pointed star connects to the five elements. Each spice carries meaning: cinnamon...
2025-08-3125 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastWeather Magick: How to Work with Spirits of Storm, Wind, and SkySend us a textIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the art of weather magick—from calling in clouds as a child to co-creating with storm spirits as an experienced witch. Learn how to ethically connect with the elements, work with weather deities and nature spirits, and build a reciprocal relationship with land and sky. Whether you're new to elemental magick or deepening your practice, this soulful conversation will inspire you to re-enchant your connection with nature.☁️ Includes:Ethical considerations of weather magickHow to build relationships with e...
2025-07-2054 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastSacred Community as a Spiritual Container for Transformation - (S9E6)Send us a textIn this heart-opening episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles reunite in person to share powerful insights on building spiritual community through retreats, mentorship, and sacred containers. From immersive pilgrimages to Earth Priestess initiations, they explore how online and in-person spiritual spaces can transform your path. Tune in for stories from Delphi, riverside rituals, guidance on finding the right teacher, and tips for navigating spiritual groups with discernment. Whether you're seeking deeper connection, curious about witchcraft communities, or considering your next spiritual retreat, this episode offers grounding and inspiration.
2025-06-2242 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastHexing the Patriarchy & Reclaiming Hearth Power with Irisanya Moon (S9E5)Send us a textIn this firelit episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome back priestess, author, and Reclaiming witch Irisanya Moon to explore the transformative power of the hearth, community care, and magic rooted in radical love.Together, we invoke Hestia, goddess of the sacred flame and communal spaces, and discuss how her wisdom guides us to dismantle patriarchal systems, cultivate inclusive circles, and hold space with intention. From magical activism and daily spiritual practice to co-creating with deities and embracing discomfort as growth—this is...
2025-06-0852 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastSummer Rituals & Kitchen Witchcraft | Magick Kitchen Podcast (S9E4)Send us a textIncludes a Free Summer Ritual Recipe from Leandra!Summer brings expansion, warmth, and connection—and in this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore how to align your spiritual practice with the rhythm of the season.We dive into the magic of moonlight gardens, seasonal herbs, and kitchen witchcraft, and reflect on the divine child archetype, inner child healing, and mermaid-inspired embodiment. You’ll learn how to work with summer plant allies like calendula, rose...
2025-05-2543 min
Cosmic Theater Mystery SchoolCentralia, PA & Listening to the Wisdom of the Land"tell us your weirdest *paranormal* story" This week Megan shares her inspired adventure to Centralia, Pa, a town that has been slowly emptied and no longer has a zipcode as the underground coal fires which began in 1962 have continued to burn underground. While the location itself may not have brought what was expected, Megan expresses the power of following creative inspiration and being open to the messages of the journey. This transitions into Elyse and Megan discussing the importance of listening to the land and the innate connection to native wisdom regarding the importance of living in al...
2025-02-1143 minCosmic Theater Mystery SchoolHaunted Objects & Manifestations of Deity"tell us your weirdest *paranormal* story" In this episode we address a question that Megan received from a guest at a shamanic journey about what happens to haunted objects if you burn them. Elyse and Megan discuss considering where the object or energy initiated, how our own beliefs and fears effect the experience, and how best to clear or cleanse it based on the object and its intended use. We then explore the manifestation of deities and goddesses. What came first, the being or the belief? Can a story gain enough power to manifest into our real...
2025-01-2840 minCosmic Theater Mystery SchoolPoltergeist & Sacred Rage"tell us your weirdest *paranormal* story" Emotions are energy and need to be moved and expressed. When there is no channel for this energy to flow it may collect in our minds, body, or physical space. This is part of what may instigate experiences of paranormal and poltergeist activity and leads to why this type of disruptive activity is most common for those in times of stress, transition, and high emotion. For example, we may hear more stories effecting those in teenage years, moving into a new space, career, or other life stressor. The spirit world can r...
2025-01-1431 min
Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places PodcastS1E9 - How to Actually 'Use' the Land in RitualHave you ever stood on sacred ground or felt a deep pull to connect with the land while out in nature? In this episode, Elyse Welles shares practical guidance on how to intentionally work with the land in a way that honors its energy and spirit.You’ll learn:✨ How to call in the elements (a practice rooted in ancient traditions).✨ Elyse’s personal ritual steps, including calling the quarters, leaving offerings, and meditating.✨ Ways to connect with the spirits of the land and maintain that connection even after you’ve left.✨ The importance of...
2025-01-1328 minCosmic Theater Mystery SchoolDragon Energy, Land Spirits, & Egregores"tell us your weirdest *paranormal* story" Elyse shares her powerful encounter with dragon energy in Delphi, Greece, and we explore the way spirit of place manifests and reaches out to connect when you make the pilgrimage. Its about the conscious engagement and presence with the journey, large or small, the wisdom unfolds in the process. Megan Plummer is a natural intuitive medium and energyworker with 15 years of paranormal investigative experience. A dreamworker and Aka Dua Adept, Megan explores the symbolic language that both spirit and our own subconscious use to convey messages across time and...
2024-12-1759 minSeeking Numina: The Sacred Places PodcastS1 E7 - Expat Life and the Multicultural Numina of BahrainIn this deeply personal episode, Elyse takes us on a journey through her multicultural upbringing, sharing childhood memories from Pennsylvania and her family's travels. She opens up about her time living in the small desert nation , Bahrain, where the land felt spiritually empty and unfamiliar.Elyse reflects on how she coped with homesickness and longing, including her unexpected discovery of astral travel, long before she knew what it was. She recalls visiting beloved places from afar, finding solace in the unseen connections that tether us to home.She also shares the powerful story of Bahrain's...
2024-12-1627 minSeeking Numina: The Sacred Places PodcastS1E6 - Ancestors of Place - Where to Actually Meet Your AncestorsWelcome back to the Seeking Numina podcast! In this episode, Elyse teaches you where you can meet and connect with your own ancestors. They're not only found through your blood line, but in your very own backyard. Elyse shares a story about her experience with land spirits while studying abroad at Oxford. This will really open your mind and your eyes to your own ancestors!Do you have experiences with your ancestors? Where have you met them and connected with them? Email me and let me know! (elyse@seekingnumina.com)Order my books to support...
2024-12-0224 minCosmic Theater Mystery SchoolElection Reflection & Working with Ancestor Wisdom"tell us your weirdest *paranormal* story"We reflect on the news of the election and the ways in which we can support ourselves and our community through our spirit work. As we move through scorpio season and transitional times, working with and gaining strength and wisdom from our ancestors and our spiritual practice can be a lifeline. Elyse shares ways you can open communication with your own ancestors after we reflect on the power of facilitating that space through our seance and spirit walk events.Megan Plummer is a natural intuitive , medium, and energyworker with 15...
2024-11-1935 minSeeking Numina: The Sacred Places PodcastS1E5 - Delphi's Wisdom and Sacred Cyprus with George LizosWelcome to Seeking Numina's first interview episode! Elyse is thrilled to chat with George Lizos all about sacred sites and his journey that led him to write his newest book, "Ancient Manifestation Secrets: Working with the 7 Laws of the Universe to Manifest Your Life and Purpose". Together, George and Elyse share their experiences with practicing rituals in and around Greece and how they discover sacred spaces.Have you ever had a transformative experience at a sacred site? Share your stories in the comments!Check out all George has to offer you on your journey through...
2024-11-1821 minCosmic Theater Mystery SchoolParanormal Investigation, Dreamwork, & Elyse's Scariest Night"tell us your weirdest *paranormal* story" This episode we open our first fan mail! We discuss how spirit may use dreams to communicate information, how we approach paranormal investigations, and the ways that energy collects and manifests to create ghost and egregore activity. Elyse shares one of her scariest paranormal experiences that inspired a major portion of her upcoming paranormal fiction novel, What the Water Remembers, releasing fall 2025. Megan Plummer is a natural intuitive witch, medium, and energyworker with 15 years of paranormal investigative experience. A dreamworker and Aka Dua Adept, Megan explores the symbolic language tha...
2024-11-0557 minSeeking Numina: The Sacred Places PodcastS1E2 - How Spirit-led Travel Actually WorksWelcome to episode 2 of the Seeking Numina Podcast! In this episode, Elyse tells you all about the different kinds of spirits that may call you to different lands. Learn about deities, land spirits, and the ancestors of the life you are living as Elyse shares stories and teaches you how to trust if you are being called to travel and visit another land. She also shares how to turn shorter, simpler trips into spirit-led travel! Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics d...
2024-10-0726 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS7E12 - Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Transitioning to Autumn + Civil Disobedience with Beck LawrenceSend us a textIn this episode, we dive into the ways we transition into autumn, aka the Season of the Witch, as kitchen witches, the shadow work we do, the way ancestors inform this time, and the fun recipes we love to make! We kick off with a discussion with Beck Lawrence, proprietor of the Serpent's Key in Hanover to share the ways you can get involved to help us help them Legalize Tarot in Pennsylvania! Here are the links to support by signing the petition (GLOBAL support welcome!) and to mail...
2024-09-151h 02Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places PodcastWelcome to Seeking Numina with Elyse WellesSeeking Numina with Elyse Welles is a podcast experience inviting you to connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold.Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place from Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost European Earth Priestess Arts.New...
2024-09-0901 minCosmic Theater Mystery SchoolReleasing Fear of the Spirit World"tell us your weirdest *paranormal* story"Megan and Elyse welcome you to the Cosmic Theater Mystery School! We share our first experiences of the paranormal world as it reveals itself in many people's childhoods and share examples of how all of our relationships with ghosts and spirits can evolve over time as we find the bravery to engage.Megan Plummer is a natural intuitive witch, medium, and energyworker with 15 years of paranormal investigative experience. A dreamworker and Aka Dua Adept, Megan explores the symbolic language that both spirit and our own subconscious use to...
2024-08-2741 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS7E1 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Plant AlliesSend us a textElyse and Leandra invite you to join us at the kitchen witch's hearth, a new seasonal series in which we share tips for the kitchen witch. We kick off season seven with Plant Allies, perfect for spring: how to meet them and incorporate them into cooking and other kitchen witchery.FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned witch familiar with the challenges of balancing magick and modern life, this workshop will equip...
2024-04-1453 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E10 - Hex Your Ex: Revenge Spells & Breakup MagicSend us a textThis time in the Magick Kitchen, we're thinking about the challenges of baneful magic in matters of the heart. We're looking at every angle so you can make the right decision about using magic after a breakup to empower you forward on your path.This is part 2 of a Valentine's Day series on love magick, following part 1: S6E9 - Love Magick Explained.FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned...
2024-02-181h 04The Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E6 - Christmas with a Druid: Yuletide Tarot & Druidry with Kristoffer HughesSend us a textHave a seat in the Magick Kitchen this Christmas with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Kristoffer Hughes, creator of the Yuletide tarot and author of the Book of Druidry. Hear our personal tarot readings with the Yuletide tarot deck, and learn more about Druidry from the Chief Druid of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales himself. Kristoffer is a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker. Learn more about Kristoffer Hughes and the...
2023-12-241h 03The Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E5.5 - BONUS Yuletide Episode: A Secret History of Christmas Baking with Linda RaedischSend us a textA Blessed Yule to all! A Secret History of Christmas Baking was such a delightful read, we had to fit this in as a bonus episode for the Yuletide season! This week in the Magick Kitchen we're sitting down with Linda Raedisch, a culinary historian and author. Learn more about Linda and buy her books, including her debut novel also released in 2023, Turn Left at the Mooncrow Skeleton, and her bestseller The Old Magic of Christmas, here.Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast by joining at the Initiate tier...
2023-12-171h 11The Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E5 - Bruja Curandera & Brujeria: Mexican Magic with Wendy Mata, BrujaSend us a textJoin Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen while we welcome Wendy Mata, a bruja (Mexican witch) and owner of Bruja Power Botanica. She discusses her cultural approach to magic, the true power of the energy we can send with our magic, and the ways we can connect to our culture through magic and witchcraft.Wendy is an author, generational bruja (witch), healer, world traveler, and initiated shaman. Learn more here on her website.Purchase the Yule Bundle with Wendy, Elyse, and Leandra's content, PLUS 55+ other resources, here: ...
2023-12-101h 13The Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E4 - The Empowerment of Hoodoo with expert Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani, author of "Conjuring the Calabash"Send us a textThis time in the Magick Kitchen, we're delving into Hoodoo with Priestess Mawiyah Kai El-Jamah Bomani. 8th Generation Witch, Egun Medium, and a Priestess of OYA in the Yoruba system of spirituality, Bomani introduces us to hoodoo as not just a spirituality, but a practice of empowerment. From sex magic to kitchen spells and beyond, our conversation covers it all. Conjuring the Calabash is available now.Learn more here and follow Mawiyah @mawiyahbomani on FB and Insta.Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, a...
2023-11-261h 22The Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E3 - Experiential Witchcraft, Mentorship & Building an Intuitive Practice ft. Jamie Della, author of "Box of Magick"Send us a textJoin Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen as we welcome Jamie Della, author of Box of Magick. We're discussing the role of mentorship and how it inspires a magical path, and how witchcraft is an experiential practice that guides us to form an intuitive practice. Learn more about Jamie at jamiedella.com and follow Jamie @jamiedellawrites on FB and Insta. Join Elyse's Magical Living Community: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin her newsletter: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopJoin Leandra in The...
2023-11-121h 21The Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E2 - Blood & Bone: Using Dark MagickSend us a textIn this episode, we're going into the side of darker magic for Samhain and discussing the aspects of witchcraft and magical ingredients that might make the modern witch squeamish. Content warning: blood, menstrual blood, urine, bone magic, and discussions of using animal parts and spirits ethically in your magic.This episode is the final of three episodes of our Samhain spooktacular: three themed episodes in which we look within and tackle the shadow work of the collective consciousness: the witch wound, witch wars, and the dark side of witchcraft....
2023-10-2948 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS6E1 - Witch Wars: Competition vs. Collaboration in the Spiritual CommunitySend us a textThis episode dives into witch wars, the complicated and frustrating side effect of the witch wound. The patriarchy tries to pit witches against each other, but Elyse and Leandra are here to explore how we can lift each other up and collaborate instead of compete in the witchcraft and paganism community.This episode is the second in three episodes of our Samhain spooktacular: three themed episodes in which we look within and tackle the shadow work of the collective consciousness: the witch wound, witch wars, and the dark side of witchcraft.
2023-10-1542 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E13 FINALE - Healing the Witch Wound with Celeste LarsenSend us a textLeandra and Elyse welcome Celeste Larsen, author of Healing the Witch Wound, to discuss the memory of the collective consciousness of Witch Trials and oppressive sexism to uncover how we can begin to heal our own witch wounds and find true empowerment on our spiritual paths. This episode kicks off our Samhain spooktacular: three themed episodes in which we look within and tackle the shadow work of the collective consciousness: the witch wound, witch wars, and the dark side of witchcraft. Purchase Heal the Witch Wound here. Follow Celeste a...
2023-10-0144 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E12 - Witchcraft in the WorkplaceSend us a textIn this episode, Leandra and Elyse discuss the covert ways you can use witchcraft in your mundane life to make your workplace more bearable!Get Leandra's Two Weeks Notice spell by signing up for the Broom Closet, our free community space: https://the-rebel-mystic.circle.so/c/the-broom-closet-free-space/Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring.Tickets for Elyse's next workshop, Intuitive Tarot, here. Join Elyse's newsletter a...
2023-09-171h 00The Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E11 - Science and Spirituality: Crystals, Quantum Physics, & Healthy Skepticism with Nicholas PearsonSend us a textIn this episode, Elyse and Leandra are joined by author Nicholas Pearson, discussing entrainment, quantum physics, and more as he explains the scientific approaches we can apply to our use of crystals, flower essences, and expanding our magical practice as a whole. Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly 30 years. As one of the leading voices in crystal healing today, he offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with crystals. The author of several books, including...
2023-09-0353 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E10 - How Has Witchcraft Changed Your Life? Listener-Led Episode!Send us a textIn our first listener-led episode, Leandra and Elyse share responses from dozens of listeners on how witchcraft has changed your life. We are so grateful to all the contributors who submitted their thoughts! Thank you for sharing your amazing stories with us and our listeners. Tickets for Elyse's next workshop, Meeting Deity, are here. Join Elyse's newsletter at seekingnumina.com and support her book tour here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopJoin Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra...
2023-08-2040 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E9 - Changing Paths: Christianity, Judaism, & Coming to Witchcraft with Author Yvonne AburrowSend us a textJoin Elyse in an interview with author Yvonne Aburrow where they talk the ins and outs, and complications surrounding, coming to witchcraft and finding your own spiritual path within it. Yvonne has been a Pagan since 1985 and a Wiccan since 1991. They have an MA in Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities from Bath Spa University (UK), and moved to Cambridge, Ontario, Canada in May 2018. They have written four books on mythology and folklore. Their most recent books are “Changing Paths” (2023), “Dark Mirror: the inner work of witchcraft” (2020), “The Night Journey: witchcraft as transformation” (2020), and “All acts...
2023-08-061h 20The Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E8 - Is Personal Gnosis Valid?Send us a textElyse & Leandra explore personal gnosis: what it is, where it's valid, and how to include it in your experiences of deity, magick, and the Craft. Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring. Join Elyse's newsletter here at seekingnumina.com and check out her new Patreon shop to support her book tour here at patreon.com/elysewelles/shop Tickets for Elyse's next workshop, Meeting Deity here.
2023-07-2348 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E7 - Animal Harm in WitchcraftSend us a textElyse & Leandra investigate the difficult topic and historical precedence of animal harm in witchcraft. We look at how modern witchcraft has changed the relationship witches have with energy, and discuss moral consequences of animal harm in light of recent conversations on social media. We also look at the usage of animals in magick in potentially more ethical ways, like feathers, found bones, or whiskers.Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Re...
2023-07-0941 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E6 - Symbolism & Folklore in WitchcraftSend us a textThis time in the Magick Kitchen, Leandra and Elyse dive into archetypes, symbolism, and their basis in folklore, and how to read those signs and incorporate them on your path.Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring. Elyse's next workshop, Spirit-led Travel: Connecting to New Spirits of Place & Land is July 22nd. Tickets are available here. Join Elyse's Patreon Community here. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina...
2023-06-2555 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E5 - The Language of Witchcraft: Terminology & PhrasesSend us a text"Perfect love and perfect trust"; "blessed be"; "Wiccan Rede"; "Charge of the Goddess". These are terms we hear with no explanation, but when you're new to the Craft they can be overwhelming. In this episode, Leandra and Elyse explore the meanings of these terms and more.Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcastJoin Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle...
2023-06-1140 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E4 - Offerings: What, How, Where, and When to Leave ThemSend us a textThis week in the Magick Kitchen, we're talking about offerings. They can be an overwhelming step on your magickal path but an important part of deity work. We're giving you the confidence to deepen your relationships with a deity and share ideas for what to leave, how to discard them, and why it shouldn't be complicated.Sign up for 'Connecting with Land Spirits' here.Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcastJoin Leandra in The...
2023-05-2840 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E3 - Prosperity Magick & An Abundance Mindset in WitchcraftSend us a textIn this episode, Leandra and Elyse bridge the magick and the mundane, challenging you to look at your mindset around money, and what it takes for prosperity magick to actually change your life. We give you exercises, spells, and a sneak peak into Leandra's newest course, Prosperity Magick, available on her Rebel Mystic Academy. View our recipe for a Prosperity Spell Jar free when you join our free community space, the Broom Closet.Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal...
2023-05-1459 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E2 - What to Feed a Witch: Conscious Cooking & Ethical ConsumptionSend us a textWhat do you feed a witch?! In this episode, Leandra and Elyse discuss how important the energy exchange of what we put into our bodies is and how we can embody (pun intended!) our values and morals as nature-based practitioners when we engage with food.Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcastJoin Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card...
2023-04-3052 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS5E1 - Witch CraftingSend us a textIn this episode, we're sharing recipes and how-tos for DIY crafts for your Craft! We talk about the way creativity can enhance our spiritual connection to our ancestors, deity, and more. And we're breaking down the patriarchy-led fear of not being talented "enough": we're empowering you to remove that barrier and get crafty!Join Elyse's Patreon Community here. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for resources and updates on all of her sacred sites, projects, workshops, events, and her debut novel, "Witch on the Juniata River". @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook.
2023-04-1645 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E13 - Pagan Parenting with Kore RavenseaSend us a textIn the season 4 finale, Leandra and Elyse are joined by Kore Ravensea, a Gardenerian Wiccan High Priestess and author of pagan children's books. We discuss coming out of the broom closet as a pagan parent, how to navigate public school and conservative communities, and the ways pagan parenting has opened up and changed in the past 20 years. Follow Kore on Instagram @oftheseawitch & find her book here.Join Elyse's Patreon Community here. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for resources and updates on all of her sacred sites, projects, workshops, events...
2023-04-0239 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E12 - Spirit of Place: Connecting to Land SpiritsSend us a textJoin Elyse & Leandra in exploring the often-overlooked spiritual concepts of genius loci, numina, and spirit of place. In this episode, we discuss how you can connect to local land spirits -- and why you should. Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for every day magickal living. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for resources and updates on all of her sacred sites, projects, workshops, events, and her debut novel, "Witch on the Juniata River". @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook.Join Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's book, "From the Witch's S...
2023-03-1957 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E11 - Realigning Your Spiritual PathSend us a textLeandra and Elyse discuss the signs of misalignment, how to catch them early, and strategies to get your spiritual path back on track.Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for every day magickal living. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for resources and updates on all of her sacred sites, projects, workshops, events, and her debut novel, "Witch on the Juniata River". @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook.Join Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's book, "From the Witch's Shadow", is available here. @leandrawitchwood on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.A...
2023-03-0549 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E10 - Magickal Living: Making Your Spiritual Path a PrioritySend us a textMagickal living is more accessible than you might expect. Elyse and Leandra dive into the ways they have learned to live a magickal life every day and empower you to begin to do the same. Embracing a steadfast spiritual practice isn't a one-size-fits-all experience. It's not about mechanically repeating rituals or scrolling through social media. The void you feel within is much more complex. Your journey is unique. Crafting a consistent magickal and spiritual practice tailored to YOU shouldn't feel like an impossible puzzle. Join us as we discover way...
2023-02-1940 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E9 - Cursing, Banishing, Hexing, Oh My! Execration Magick with Expert & Author S. ConnollySend us a textWelcome to "the dark side" of magick. Today we're answering the big question: is cursing safe? Our guest is S. Connolly, an American author of over 50 books about Daemonolatry and magick. She has almost 40 years experience in Goetia and grimoiric magick as well as traditional craft. She belongs to several traditional Daemonolatry groups and one order where she serves as an HLP. Follow her on Instagram: @ofsadrianna, Facebook and online at http://www.sjreisner.com/ and http://www.demonolatry.org/.Join Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's book, "From the...
2023-02-0559 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E8 - Is Working with Spirit Safe?Send us a textLeandra and Elyse allay your fears of the spirit world. We're exploring all definitions of "spirit": ghosts, spirit guides, deities, land spirits, elementals, and more. And we share our experiences with working with spirit in all types of ways, and debunk some common fears of spiritual connection.Continue the ConversationJoin us both in the Magick Kitchen Pantry: a free and paid community where you're invited to record bimonthly Table Talk bonus episodes with us! Join through the link above or through either of our p...
2023-01-2244 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E7 - Scammers & Fake WitchesSend us a textWe're sharing our tips for discernment on social media. After fake accounts impersonated Elyse and scammed some of you, our valuable, dearest listeners, we decided to dive deep into how to tell the difference between real accounts and fake ones, and the kinds of messages to look out for in your inbox to know its a scam. Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for exclusive downloadable guides, articles and rituals for Sabbats and full and new moons, weekly journal prompts, and more. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for resources and updates...
2023-01-0858 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E6 - A Lonely Witch on ChristmasSend us a textChristmas can be a conflicting and challenging day for witches with a Christian upbringing. Leandra and Elyse are here to keep you company, and remind you that celebrating with family today should never make you feel guilty: guilt is never a part of witchcraft. We also explore the pagan roots of many Christmas activities, and empower you to tweak and create witchier holiday traditions. Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for exclusive downloadable guides, articles and rituals for Sabbats and full and new moons, weekly journal prompts, and more. Join her newsletter a...
2022-12-2536 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E5 - Aspects of the GoddessSend us a textThis episode takes you beyond maiden, mother, and crone, and explores the many faces the Goddess might appear to you with, from the Primordial to the Dark and more. Dive deep into the ways the Goddess can guide us, and what your experience with her can be.Join Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's book, "From the Witch's Shadow", is available now, buy here.Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for exclusive downloadable guides, articles and rituals for Sabbats and full and new moons, weekly journal prompts, and more. Join...
2022-12-1148 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E3 - Witchy Community Etiquette: Calling Out vs. Calling InSend us a textJoin Leandra and Elyse as they discuss the importance of calling in during discussions in our community. It's hard not to get defensive when presented with ideas or practices that you don't agree with. Sometimes you might see someone doing something in their practice of witchcraft that is explicitly wrong, dangerous, or wasteful. But should you call them out? What is your goal by calling that person out? To make yourself feel superior... or to help them grow and change their behavior? Is what offended you even worth being offended over? Maybe it's...
2022-11-1350 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E2 - Interview with Amy Blackthorn (Part 2)Send us a textThis Samhain, talk ghosts and grounding with Elyse, Leandra, and Amy. Join Leandra and Elyse for part two of our conversation in the Magick Kitchen with Amy Blackthorn, intuitive witch and bestselling author of books like Blackthorn's Botanical Magic, Blackthorn's Protection Magic, and her new book, Botanical Wellness. This second half of our interview gets a bit personal as we dive into trance work and past lives, and the sometimes traumatic side effects those experiences can bring. We talk about the Spirit of Place, and what makes Delaware so incredibly grounding. We...
2022-10-301h 04The Magick Kitchen PodcastS4E1 - Interview with Amy Blackthorn (Part 1)Send us a textJoin Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen with Amy Blackthorn, intuitive witch and bestselling author of books like Blackthorn's Botanical Magic, Blackthorn's Protection Magic, and her new book, Botanical Wellness. We discuss the timeliness of Amy's books and how she stays on the pulse of magic and reality. We get into the balance between mundane life and following the spiritual path, and using magic as a support through everything from trauma to chronic illness. We talk about the broom closet, magickal tools you do or don't need, cultural differences in witchcraft, and s...
2022-10-1654 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E13 - Nature's Wrath: Putting Nature FirstSend us a textNew normals of extreme weather are here to stay. The planet is hotter than it was a generation ago; natural disasters are more dangerous and numerous than ever. So what do we do about it as witches? Putting nature first is the uniting link between everyone’s path. No matter what you call yourself: witch, spiritual person, pagan, honoree of the Old Ways… we all respect nature first and foremost. Elyse and Leandra discuss how important it is to be always asking the question as witches, “how is what I’m doing ef...
2022-10-0234 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E12 - Does Witchcraft Have to Be Expensive?Send us a textCheck out the Magick Kitchen Podcast Digital Course Bundle: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/coursesJoin Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's new book, "From the Witch's Shadow", is available now, buy here.Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for exclusive benefits, gifts, resources, and early access. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for updates.About the PodcastLeandra Witchwood is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about...
2022-09-1842 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E11 - Astrology and Astrocartography with Alli JordanSend us a textWhat's the difference between a sun sign and a moon sign? Should I be terrified of my saturn return? how important is our sign compatibility in my relationship? Leandra and Elyse interview Alli Jordan, astrologer and astrocartographer. We talk about what your chart really means and the deeper ways astrology can really help you understand your life. Alli Jordan is the host of Mystic and Holistic Podcast, listen on your favorite podcast apps. Follow Alli @alstrologyreports and @mysticandholisticpod on Instagram, and check out her links to book a session....
2022-09-0443 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E10 - A Day in the Life of a Kitchen WitchSend us a textWhat does a kitchen witch do? How does a kitchen witch start and end their day? Elyse & Leandra take you through their routines and daily life in the sacred space of the kitchen, sharing their favorite recipes, activities, and habits.Check out the Magick Kitchen Podcast Digital Course Bundle: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/coursesJoin Elyse's Patreon Community for exclusive benefits, gifts, resources, and early access. And follow her on Instagram and Facebook @seekingnumina for updates on her witchy mystery novel, "Witch on the Juniata River"! More...
2022-08-2149 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E9 - Sisterhood, Patriarchy & the Witch WoundSend us a textLeandra & Elyse get heavy this week talking about the collective witch wounds: the betrayal of women (and all those with wombs) by other women. We get into the depth of the patriarchal hierarchy of the drive for women to compete with each other, and how we can - and need to - step up and embrace sisterhood. We need to heal our witch wounds and stop inflicting them. It's time to band together and move forward.Check out the Magick Kitchen Podcast Digital Course Bundle: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/courses
2022-08-0749 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E8 - Incoporating the Sacred Into Daily LifeSend us a textCan every moment be magical? Elyse and Leandra discuss how the answer to this can be a simple "yes", even when things are hard. A sacred life is about finding meaning in what we do and observe; being intentional in our actions; and creating change for ourselves and our lives: when we acknowledge the sacred moments in our daily lives, even the undesirable, boring, or hurtful experiences, we bring our magic into every moment of our life. Elyse' course, Manifesting a Spiritual Life takes these concepts further. It is included in...
2022-07-2447 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E7 - Magickal BurnoutSend us a textAs witches, sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves, our magic, and our time, leading to burnout. Elyse and Leandra discuss the signs and red flags of magickal burnout, how to prevent it before it starts, and strategies for moving through it when it hits.Find the link to the Magick Kitchen Podcast Class Bundle here: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/coursesMore about Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here.Join Elyse's Spirit-first Community on Patreon for exclusive benefits and gifts. Click here for Elyse's YouTube channel and...
2022-07-1030 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E6 - Contradictions in Spiritual TeachingsSend us a textIn this episode, Elyse and Leandra explain their takes on confusing contradictions we hear in vague spiritual phrases - such as "don't pour from an empty cup" vs. "fill your own cup", or "find a good teacher to manage your spiritual awakening" to "you never need a teacher". We hear all kinds of things about fear and ego, but what does it mean? Join us in discussing the wisdoms (or not) in popular spiritual teachings.TRIGGER WARNING: Short mention of sexual assault at 52 minutes.Find the link to the...
2022-06-261h 01The Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E5 - Is Deity Reaching Out to You?Send us a textWe often second-guess ourselves when deciphering symbols and signals from Spirit, Deity, and the Divine. How do we know it's not in our head? Or that we're not just hearing or seeing what we want to? Leandra & Elyse discuss their take on understanding our communications from Deity. Click here to view Cerridwen's Grove courses from Leandra & Elyse. Click here for Elyse's YouTube channel and visit www.seekingnumina.com for more or to sign up for her newsletter.More about Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here.Leandra's...
2022-06-1236 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E4 - Magickal Consent & Cord CuttingSend us a textElyse & Leandra discuss their take on magickal consent, when its needed, and cord cutting as a vital empowerment practice in protecting your own energy. Elyse walks you through a cord cutting meditation. For more of her meditations visit her YouTube channel Seeking Numina by clicking here.Click here to view Cerridwen's Grove courses from Leandra & Elyse.Visit www.seekingnumina.com for more of Elyse's published works and to sign up for her newsletter.More about Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here.Leandra's new book, "From the...
2022-05-2930 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E3 - Witchy MisconceptionsSend us a textAre Wicca and Witchcraft the same thing? Is magick selfish? What rules do witches follow? Elyse & Leandra discuss some of the big misconceptions of witchcraft they've encountered and been asked about over the years, and invite you to send your questions and comments to magickkitchenpodcast@gmail.com for future episode discussions.Leandra's new book, "From the Witch's Shadow", is available now.Episodes Referenced: S1E11: Educating Yourself in Paganism & Witchcraft S2E6: Finding Your Witchy IdentityS2E11: Coven LifeS3E1: Altars & Sacred Spaces...
2022-05-1552 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E2 - Interview with Damien Echols & Lorri Davis on "Ritual"Send us a textLeandra & Elyse are joined by Damien Echols and Lorri Davis to discuss their new book, "Ritual: An Essential Grimoire." We get into the nature of reality, the importance of breathing, the power of nature, and the experiences of healing and growth that come with ritualizing your life every day. This conversation was powerful and moving to have, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed meeting Damien and Lorri. Duncan Trussell is definitely right when he says Damien and Lorri are "two of the coolest people you will...
2022-05-0153 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS3E1 - Altars & Sacred Spaces at HomeSend us a textIn the season 3 premiere, Elyse & Leandra discuss different types of sacred space, both indoors and outdoors. We discuss altars, and what you might want to include on them, and how to make them more covert for shared spaces. And we invite you to share pictures of your altar spaces on social media with the hashtag, #magickkitchenpodcast or email them to magickkitchenpodcast@gmail.com.Do you have questions for Leandra & Elyse? Email them at magickkitchenpodcast@gmail.com for a chance for them to be answered on the show!About the P...
2022-04-1731 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E13 - Energy Vampires & Shielding Your EnergySend us a textHow do I recognize energy vampires? Is it selfish to protect my energy? How do I do that, especially when I'm at work or have to be around a lot of people? In the season 2 finale, Elyse and Leandra discuss how empaths can be targets by energy vampires, that energy vampires aren't bad people, and that we have a right to protect our energy. They share their tips and strategies for shielding energy, from sun gazing to sigils.For more tips on shielding and energy protection, receive a free, full-color downloadable...
2022-04-0327 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E12 - Death & Dying: A Pagan PerspectiveSend us a textAs pagans, we can find comfort in our beliefs about energy and our connections to the Earth. Reflecting on and processing death is paramount in this time of loss, and Leandra and Elyse discuss the various perspectives of paganism on grief, and share some ideas for how to connect with those who pass and have passed, as well as your options for funerary rights. Leandra and Elyse also announce their online courses and coaching offerings on Cerridwen’s Grove Collective, Leandra’s new online school now open for enrollment. Leandra’s Cour...
2022-03-2036 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E11 - Coven LifeSend us a textWhat are the benefits of being in a coven? Does it mean you no longer practice solitary? My beliefs are so personal, how can I work with a group? Leandra and Elyse discuss the experiences of doing magick with a group, the ways being in a coven and being solitary do not have to be mutually exclusive, and the varying levels of participation and structure that covens can have.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together...
2022-03-0624 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E10 - Unhealthy Extremes: Respecting Our Roots in the Golden Age of WitchcraftSend us a textWe are in the Golden Age of Witchcraft, with more access to information on witchcraft and the Old Ways than ever before, but somehow, this has lead to some extreme reactions to the past. Leandra & Elyse discuss why we shouldn't fall for the temptation of extremism and judgment of our ancestors of the Craft. Older authors and ideas seem outdated to our modern lens, but those who laid the groundwork are still worth exploring and researching for your own context and understanding of how we got to where we are today. L...
2022-02-2029 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E9 - Why Your Magick Doesn't WorkSend us a textYou've prepared the spell and everything seems right. Why isn't it working? Leandra and Elyse discuss using your energy compass, battling imposter syndrome, the importance of active work outside of the spell, preparing your environment, and other factors surrounding our use of magick that make the spell, working, or intent successful - and what you can do to improve effectiveness.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick K...
2022-02-0644 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E8 - Personal Histories: Lineages and Our Connections to the PastSend us a textLeandra and Elyse discuss their lineages and training in the Craft in a personal and provocative episode. Dive into the history of the constantly-changing definition of what modern witchcraft looks like, and feel empowered to explore the background of your own knowledge.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Leandra Witchwood, Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow W...
2022-01-2334 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E7 - Working with ElementalsSend us a textWhat are elementals? How are they different than simply 'elements'? How can I deepen my relationship with them? Elyse and Leandra discuss who these beings are in each element - from Dryads to Gnomes, and Dragons to Djinn - and what working with them feels and looks like.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by...
2022-01-0939 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E6 - Finding You Witchy IdentitySend us a textDo I need to “look like a witch”? How do I label my witchcraft? Witchcraft is more than an aesthetic - it is blood and bone, active learning, and putting your knowledge into practice. This time in the Magick Kitchen, we talk about finding our identity, picking or rejecting labels, and the limitless potential of our paths as witches who are loudly out of the broom closet, secret and solitary, or somewhere in between. Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is w...
2021-12-2635 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E5 - Midwinter Musings: Working in the DarkSend us a textWhat do I want to leave behind in the old year as I start a fresh calendar? What brought me fulfillment this year? Leandra and Elyse share their tips for using the dark months for introspection, reflection, and goal setting - assessing where we want to put our energy in the coming calendar year. Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of T...
2021-12-1237 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E4 - Meeting Deity: Having a Relationship with the DivineSend us a textExperiencing deity is complicated and hard to explain. Is it my imagination? Do I even want a relationship with the divine? What does that even mean? Leandra and Elyse discuss what it means to build a relationship with deity, and debunk some of the common myths around deity in pagan practice."Meeting Deity" Meditation by Seeking Numina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00qSCh_rcfQ&list=PLccla4UbCLIlxWUu94lUQWYFIkZ2y9PFo&index=7&ab_channel=SeekingNumina Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals...
2021-11-281h 03The Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E3 - Discernment & Misinformation in the CraftSend us a textWitchTok, YouTube, social media - are these viable sources of witchcraft education? How do you know the information or person you're following is credible? How do you sort fact from fiction, embellishment, or aesthetic? In a world where we have more access to witchcraft books and knowledge than ever before, there's a lot to digest. Leandra and Elyse discuss red flags, and how to avoid misinformation, when questing for Craft knowledge online.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This...
2021-11-1453 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E2 - A Coven’s Perspective: Shadow Work within Witchcraft (Pt. 2)Send us a textLeandra and Elyse are joined by Leandra’s co-leaders in Indigo Hearth Coven, Erin Shrader and Stacey Tolbert to discuss the benefits of working shadow work with a group, and discussing how shadow work deepens our work as a witch and a coven, as well as some ideas for working the shadow at Samhain.Erin and Stacey are co-owners of Symmetry Holistic Collective with Leandra Witchwood. You can find them in their York City storefront hosting Witch Talks and running fun community events. http://symmetryholisticcollective.com/ and @symmetrycollective on Instagram and Fa...
2021-10-3153 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS2E1 - Shadow Work Within Witchcraft (Pt. 1)Send us a textLeandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are back. Join us as we kick off season 2, with a 2-part personal discussion on shadow work and its validity on the witch’s path. In part one we discuss how shadow work is done in unity with love and light, not against it. The shadow is in all of us unavoidably; work with it, it cannot be ignored.~~~~Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and...
2021-10-1733 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E14 - Finding your Values and Setting BoundariesSend us a textKnowing your values affects how you show up in the world, and helps you set boundaries. In the season 1 finale of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, we discuss how to assess and - more importantly - act on your values. We explore setting boundaries in your relationships, in your Craft, and within yourself. We will return for season 2! Blessed Be! Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences...
2021-08-0856 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E13 - The Witch's Path: Keep an Open MindSend us a textThe path of witchcraft is never a straight line - keeping an open mind will help you get the most out of your journey. This episode we discuss how we keep an open mind, and the importance of reacting with empathy towards yourself and others.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Leandra Witchwood, Herbalist...
2021-07-1241 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E12 - Practicing What You Learn in the CraftSend us a textYou’ve done your research, you have read, listened and watched, but are feeling timid to start practicing, or try a new practice. Sound familiar? We don’t call it “having” witchcraft, we call it practicing the Craft for a reason! Leandra and Elyse share their thoughts and tips on getting started, the importance of practicing, and how practice changes and evolves with your path.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interest...
2021-06-2722 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E11 - Educating Yourself in Paganism & WitchcraftSend us a textHow do I educate myself in paganism? What should I look for in a teacher? How do I avoid toxic environments? Leandra and Elyse share their experiences and provide helpful tips for educating themselves in pagan practices.https://www.themagickkitchen.com/advice-for-beginners/ https://www.mandragoramagika.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-J_h3UEtNdtT5MMTjprPBr7SkGeMSOak6XiRdGUakWwrEP01Kc4bRhYgwww.darksomemoon.comhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/736232.Inanna_Lady_of_Largest_Hearthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/694184.Celtic_Wicca?from_search=true&from_srp=tr...
2021-06-1352 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E10 - Energy Hygiene: Cleansing, Purifying, and Clearing Energy in Your SpaceSend us a textHow do I clean the energy in my home? What’s the difference between cleansing, purifying, and clearing energy? Can I only use sage? Why can’t I say smudging? What is saining? Leandra and Elyse answer these questions and share their tips for keeping an energetically vibrant space.Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by L...
2021-05-3041 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E9 - Living a Mystical Life, Interview with Ellen DionnaSend us a textIn this episode, Elyse Welles and Leandra Witchwood discuss the importance of living a mystical life. We talk with Ellen Dionna about the Susquehanna Mystery School, the Divine Feminine, and Shamanism. https://susquehannamysteryschool.org/Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Leandra Witchwood, Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author. Elyse Welles offers visual m...
2021-03-2843 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E8 - Ostara: Rebirth & New BeginningsSend us a textLeandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are in the Magick Kitchen this week discussing Ostara - the equinox, the return of spring. We share our practices and our perspective on how to make the most of this time of rebirth and new beginnings in your Craft.Episode Links: http://www.themagickkitchen.com/?s=ostaraLeandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension...
2021-03-1422 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E7 - Candle Magick BasicsSend us a textThis week in the Magick Kitchen, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles discuss the benefits of Candle Magick and different ways to engage with candles in your practice._______________Episode Links:Handmade Candles - Wild Moon & Co., https://www.wildmoonandco.com/Practical Candle Magick -The Magick Kitchen, https://www.themagickkitchen.com/practical-candle-magick/The Witch's Alphabet, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theban_alphabetCustom Candle Images, https://youtu.be/cYDpshig2sYLeandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals...
2021-02-2848 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E6 - Witchy Self-Love and Self-CareSend us a textIn the spirit of the holiday of love, today we’re exploring witchy self-love. Join Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles as we share our ideas for using your Craft to send love to yourself physically, spiritually, and mentally. Show Links - http://www.themagickkitchen.com/the-magick-of-self-care/ Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Lean...
2021-02-1449 minThe Magick Kitchen PodcastS1E4 - Depression, Anxiety, Stress & How They Affect Your CraftSend us a textJoin us as we dig into the realm of stress, anxiety & depression. Together, we will share with you a variety of perspectives, tips, and techniques for creating a more productive and balanced practice.I would like to welcome Elyse Welles to the podcast. Elyse comes from the Spiral Sojourn coven, the sister coven to my own Indio Hearth Coven. Before joining Spiral Sojourn she spent many years as a solitary practitioner. Elyse brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show. **We apologize for the intermittent microphone...
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