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The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 109 - The Wisdom of WoodHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thank you for joining me on today's episode of The Fat Feminist Witch! Today I'm talking about sacred trees in myth and history, and how to incorporate tree magic into your practice. Recommended reading! Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck The Healing Tree by Stephanie Rose Bird The Ancient Magic of Trees by Gregory Michael Brewer The Magic of Trees by Tess Whitehurst Tree Magic by Sandra Kynes Celtic Tree Magic by Danu Forest Beltane Rituals, Recipes...2024-05-011h 04

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 98 - Big Fat Feminist Halloween Special 2022Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! This is technically my Halloween episode, but for many reasons I had to put it off and put it out on November 11th, which happens to be the podcast's birthday! Yay! In this episode I wax poetic about the most infamous, scary, and charismatic figure in all of halloween lore-- the Devil. Why does the devil intrigue us, how does he get to us, and what is his place in modern witchcraft and society? I also talk about...2022-11-1252 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 97 - Kitchen Witchin' with Sarah RobinsonHello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today I'm joined by Sarah Robinson to talk about her new book of magical stories and folklore called KITCHEN WITCH! We talk about magic made in the kitchen, the history of magical food and kitchen witch practices, and of course, the role of women in the history of witches in the kitchen! I also talk about my new book the SPELL JAR BOOK FOR BEGINNERS which is out now! Connect with Sarah online: https://sentiayoga.com/2022-07-3057 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 96 - Moon Prism Power!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today's episode is about the champion of love and justice - Sailor Moon! This episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience, haha! This episode was recorded live on twitter as a fundraiser for my kitty cat Alley - who I am happy to report is doing very well! In the episode I give a quick run down on the story for those unfamiliar, talk about it's affect on me personally, the show's combination of Japanese/Shinto and...2022-02-261h 29

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 95 - Magical CreativityHello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to the first episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast for 2022! Today's topic is CREATIVITY! Magic and art have a whole lot in common, and creative energy can be found in every spell you do! Don't think you're a creative person? Well sorry but you're wrong, and I cannot wait to tell you all the reasons why! Courtney Weber, one of the hosts of That Witch Life also joins to talk a little about their upcoming MINI-CON on March 5th! Early bird tickets are...2022-02-121h 12

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 94 - ZOMBI - A Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast for my annual Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special! Every year at Halloween we examine some of the stories, tropes, and stereotypes that have contributed to the image of the Halloween Witch, the ways we celebrate her and the holiday, and how that image impacts real modern witches. This year we're not talking specifically about witches, but about magical practitioners whose legends and religious beliefs have contributed to our favourite Halloween Horrors. Though most modern zombie movies fit well i...2021-10-291h 29

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 93 - Trick or Treat!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today's episode is the first HALLOWEEN episode of 2021! Today I'm talking about Halloween, and trick or treating in particular, as a truly North American folk holiday! Of course it wouldn't be Halloween without a spooky story, and today I've got the first few chapters of The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury! This is a kid friendly episode with no swear words! Looking for the B-Side with music? It will be available tomorrow, Saturday October 16...2021-10-1557 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 92 - Emotional WisdomHello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! In today's episode I'm talking about my new book, Witchcraft for Emotional Wisdom, and some of the ways witchcraft has helped me through a journey toward mental health and wellness. Witchcraft for Emotional Wisdom comes out September 21st and is currently available to pre-order! >>Pre-Order from Amazon.comPre-Order from Amazon.caPendulum Magic for Emotional Wisdom - Pre-Order Gift!2021-09-0345 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 91 - Eye See YouHello friends! Thank you so much for tuning in today I’m really excited to be back! Today’s episode is an exploration for the eye in magic, be it third or evil, belonging to an Egyptian god or floating atop a glowing pyramid. I’m going to tell you how to diagnose the presence of the evil eye and ways to shake it off, and how to balance the energy of your brow chakra. Are you a big music fan? If you use Spotify to listen to the show look for the version of thi...2021-08-2041 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 89 - Folk Magic with Cory HutchesonI'm not alone in today's episode of the show - I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Cory Hutcheson from the New World Witchery podcast and a great new book by the same name. We talk about his new book, North American folklore, and cory even helps me peel back a few layers from a mysterious local bit of witchy history. Buy New World Witchery from Indigo Buy New World Witchery from IndieBound Listen to my guest appearance on Cory's show New World Witchery from 2018 here Witch Wreaths/Death Crown/ Crown of Feathers Cutting Above the Breath Thank you to my...2021-04-261h 10

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 88 - Confident Cartomancy!Today's (unscripted)episode of The Fat Feminist Witch is all about the symbols and signs that make up the meaning for each tarot card, and how to read without memorizing each one. My go-to tarot books: Madame Pamita's Magical Tarot by Madame Pamita Pathworking the Tarot by Leeza Robertson (read my review!) The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need by Skye Alexander Tarot d'Amour by Kooch Daniels The numerology episode referenced in this episode is Ep. 84 - Magic Numbers for Witches Who Hate numbers Interested in Tarot history? Check out my previous episode on its mysterious origins - Ep. 57 - Tar...2021-03-151h 32

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 87 - Voluptas!Hello my witchy friends and thank you for tuning in to the fat feminist witch podcast! This is episode 87 and is all about PLEASURE. This is a sort of personal episode, and most of what I’m discussing today is kind of a new topic I’m exploring within my own personal practice. “Apuleius, The Golden Ass "Psyche (Soul) was wed to Cupidos (Love) [Eros], and at full term a daughter was born to them. We call her Voluptas (Pleasure) [Hedone]." Thank you to my advertisers for this episode: Better Help - Want to get 10% off your first month of online...2021-03-071h 11

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 86 - Magical Mixology!Hello again my witchy friends, and thank you so much for joining me for the first episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast of 2021! Today's episode is about potions! Tea, coffee, baths, perfumes, and cocktails!Since Valentine's Day is around the corner I share recipes for 3 love potions fromWitchCraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas!I also used Blackthorn's Botanical Brews by Amy Blackthorn and The Mixology of Astrology by Aliza Kelly to help me research this episode. Oil Blends:Coventry Creations - https://www.coventrycreations.comBeaux Magique - ht...2021-02-131h 47

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 85 - #WitchReads 2020 Wrap-Up!Hi friends! Thank you for joining me today! It’s a chilly day and gigantic snowflakes are hitting my old windows while the cats snooze nearby and my coffee warms up my hands. It’s a perfect day to curl up with a good book – or 30. Today I'm talking about the books I was fortunate enough to read this year, and the ones I'm most excited about in 2021! Check out all my past book reviews on the blog! WitchReads 2021 Shelf on Goodreads.com 2020's books: Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens by Lilith Dorsey The Magic of Marie Laveau by Denise Alvarad...2020-12-161h 01

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 84 - Magic Numbers for Witches Who Hate NumbersHey friends! Thank you for joining me on this chilly fall Friday the 13th! Today I’m talking about numerology and working with numbers even if you have a math-related learning disability like Dyscalculia, which I have! Even with my issues, Numerology is both shockingly simple, and accurate. I’m also talking about some other uses for numbers in your magical practice outside of the art of numerology. Get your Personal Numerology print-out HERE! The books I used for research are: In Focus Numerology by Sasha Fenton The Ultimate Guide to Numerology by Tania Gabrielle The Numerology Handbook by Tania Gabrie...2020-11-211h 07

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 83 - Divining Love on All Hallow's EveHello friends and thank you so much for tuning in to the show! For today’s episode, we’re going back to a Victorian Halloween tradition – love divinations and apple magic! You can now get signed & spelled copies of my books Green Witchcraft and The Grimoire Journal on my Storenvy shop - HTTP://thefatfeministwitch.storenvy.com Thank you to my advertisers for this episode: Better Help - Want to get 10% off your first month of online counselling through Betterhelp? visit http://betterhelp.com/fatfeministwitch Connect with me! The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch Instagram: FatFeministWi...2020-10-3038 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 82 - Practical Pumpkin Spice MagicHey friends and thank you so much for tuning in to the show! Today’s episode is pumpkin spiced and full of practical magic. I’ll be talking about the magical properties of pumpkins and the spice blend we use to flavour them – ie how magical IS your pumpkin spice latte, really? I’m also talking a bit about Practical Magic! This 90s rom-com is so popular with witches of my generation and the continuation of the series of books on which the movie is based has only dragged us all further and further into the world of the Owens witches...2020-10-1658 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 81 - Moon Magic with Michael Herkes, The Glam Witch!Hey friends! And thank you so much for joining me today – on this beautiful very first day of October! That’s right, it is, officially, the season of the witch! This year’s Halloween season is especially special because the month of October is bookended by these 2 beautiful full moons. Tonight’s full moon is the Harvest moon in the sign of Aries, while on Halloween night we have the supreme pleasure of a blue moon in Taurus. Today I am incredibly excited to welcome in the Season of the Witch with an interview with Michael Herkes, author of The GLAM wit...2020-10-0156 min

Magic MondayEpisode 76 - Special Guest: Paige Vanderbeck, the Fat Feminist WitchYour hosts Tess Whitehurst & Natasha Levinger are so excited to welcome special guest Paige Vanderbeck, author of Green Witchcraft, and The Grimoire Journal and host of the Fat Feminist Witch podcast. Paige shares her lifelong love of plants, how witchcraft connects with the natural world, the importance of body positivity, and more. Plus, Tess & Natasha bring you all your favorite weekly segments, covering topics like trusting your intuition to communicate with those who have passed, connecting to the world around you, being open to your own inherent worthiness, harvest moon magic, and so much more! T...2020-09-281h 18

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 80 - Baneful Bitchcraft: they protec/they attacToday’s topic is magical protection – using spells and rituals to protect your body, home, emotions, psychic self, and friends. This is the second episode in my new series of episodes about baneful bitchcraft – curses, hexes, and taboo magic for revenge and destruction. Protection spells aren’t inherently baneful, of course, but many are used in self-defence. It’s also pretty prudent to cast protection spells on yourself before casting curses or as part of a larger ritual. I've also got a review for Miss Aida's new book - Hoodoo Cleansing and Protection Magic! Thank you to my advertisers for this episod...2020-09-261h 34

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 79 - An Episode About You“This is An Episode About You” said the witch behind the mic. And you were pleased, because you always wanted to hear about yourself on your favourite podcast. Welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch. Today's Welcome to Nightvale parody/appreciation episode features Night Blooming Cereus and Bloodstone as the Sketchy Herb and Magic Rock, a ritual to break ancestral curses, and September tarotscopes using the Welcome to Nightvale Tarot deck. The Grimoire Journal: A Place to Record Spells, Rituals, Recipes, and More is available RIGHT NOW! >Order Here My first book - GREEN WITCHCRAFT: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DISCOVERING THE MAGIC OF...2020-09-0636 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 78 - Baneful BitchcraftHello friends and thank you so much for tuning in today for episode 78 of the show Baneful Bitchcraft, the beginning of a series fo episodes where I talk about the formerly taboo topic of hexes, curses, and magical acts to cause pain or misfortune in the lives of others. Today we’re going to talk a little bit about this type of magic, where it comes from, why it’s used, and finally, how to create a curse or hex for yourself. For your own research: https://www.missaida.com/books.html https://www.livescience.com/20483-black-magic-ancient-curses.html https://www.ancie...2020-08-221h 09

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 77 - Cosmic ConjureGood evening stargazers and thank you so much for joining me today as we talk about what I call cosmic conjure or star magic. This is a branch of magic that draws energy from celestial sources, follows cosmic or astrological seasons and directives, and features spirits and deities of an extra-terrestrial nature. In this episode I'll teach you how to find a star of power and draw down stellar energy, how to work with the fixed stars of antiquity, and their associated terrestrial material magica, and sharing some some star magic spells and rituals I've created over the years. Links an...2020-08-081h 12

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 76 - Skip to My LUGH!Hey witches, thanks for tuning in to episode 76 of the show! Today’s episode, Skip to my Lugh, is all about the August 1st pagan holiday of Lughnasadh, its ancient and mythological Irish roots, and modern themes for celebration. For those who love episodes featuring stories of gods and magical people, I’ve got the tale of Mad Sweeney, made very popular lately thanks to Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. I've also got a new SKETCHY HERB AND MAGIC ROCK FOR YOU! This antique segment from the show is back with the magic of Mulberry and Honey Calcite. The Grimoire Journal...2020-07-3154 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 75 - Your Magical BodyHello friends and thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode of The Fat Feminist Witch all about your magical body! I'm talking about palmistry, magical jewellery and body art, and medical astrology, and how to use these practices to know thyself and make some magic. Visit the YOUR MAGICAL BODY Pinterest board to find more about body magic! Booklist for this episode: Bodies of Subversion by Margot Mifflin Conscious Ink by Lisa Barretta Talk to the Hand by Vernon Mahabel Palmistry Plain and Simple by Sasha Fenton Spiritual Tattoo by John Rush The Tattooed Lady: A History by...2020-07-251h 06

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 74 - Making Magic in The BedroomHey witches and thank you so much for tuning in to my first episode in a series I am calling FFW PADS! All about home magic. So hey fat feminist witches, welcome to my pad! Haha. (I've been watching old episodes of CRIBS...) We are all staying home a little more than usual and I recently moved to a new place, so the magic of home and hearth is at the forefront of my mind. Today we’re talking about how to use magic to make the energy of your bedroom more conducive to your intentions or needs, setting up be...2020-07-101h 02

The Fat Feminist WitchInterview 73 - Interview with Gabriela HerstikHey witches! Thanks for tuning in to episode 73 of the podcast, an interview with Gabriela Herstik, author of Inner Witch: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Craft, the High Priestess column in High Times Magazine, and Bewitching The Elements, which came out in April 2020. We talk about her book, elemental magic, and all the things we love about being a witch! Order your copy of Bewitching The Elements from my Bookshop.org store and support the podcast, if you're in the US: Bookshop I have a new book coming out! The Grimoire Journal: A Place to Record Spells, Rituals, Recipes, a...2020-06-251h 06

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 72 - Grimoire 2: Electric BoogalooHey witches and thanks for tuning in to episode 72 of the podcast, lovingly titled Grimoire 2: Electric Boogaloo. Today I’m going into more depth about what to put into your own grimoire and personalizing your practice by writing your own spells, rituals, and recipes. I’m also sharing a little bit about my newest book THE GRIMOIRE JOURNAL which is currently available for pre-order including a Balm that you can make to help you through Mercury Retrograde, which started on June 17th. You can pre-order The Grimoire Journal HERE right now! My first book - GREEN WITCHCRAFT: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DI...2020-06-2549 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 71 - Interview with Nikki Van De Car!Hello all you witches, seekers, and friends of ALL ages! Today's special guest is Nikki Van De Car and we're talking about her new book The Junior Witch's Handbook and making magic with kids and families. This entire episode is FAMILY FRIENDLY and includes music breaks and even some very special magical friends just for the witchy kids at home. I would love it if you all listened together as a family! The Junior Witch's Handbook comes out JUNE 2ND and is currently available for pre-order! Get it from my Bookshop.org store here and support the podcast. I also...2020-05-281h 02

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 70 - Ask The Fat Feminist WitchHello again witches, seekers, and friends and thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of The Fat Feminist Witch. Today I am answering questions from 9 different listeners about magic, astrology, crystals, alchemical symbols, and the afterlife. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted questions! I had SO many more than I could fit into 1 episode, so I will be making my way through them and answering more questions in future episodes! On Thursday May 28th I'll be interviewing Nikki Van De Car about her new book The Junior Witch's Handbook, so all of you who've asked a...2020-05-211h 13

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 69 - SURPRISE! Solitary Witchin'SURPRISE! Hello witches! After a bit of a hiatus while I dealt with the coronavirus and some mental health struggles, I am back with a quick episode about me and the future of the podcast. Thank you so much to all of those who've sent messages asking for updates and about the status of the show. YES, THE FAT FEMINIST WITCH PODCAST IS STILL BEING MADE! Next week I've got a brand new episode where I answer all of YOUR questions! To find out more and submit a question to be answered on the air, head to my website. Special t...2020-05-1435 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 68 - Clear KnowingHello everyone and thank you for tuning in to episode 68 clear knowing – all about the powers of psychic intuition. This method of experiencing psychic phenomena or receiving spiritual messages involves a sudden and unshakable KNOWING. A claircognizant person will suddenly know the answer to a problem, they’ll just know they have to turn right here even though the directions say go straight, they just KNOW when someone is lying and they know it like they know their own name. It’s not a guess, it’s a clear fact that you cannot disbelieve because everything in you is saying THIS IS I...2020-03-1453 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 67 - Muse-icologyHey witches and thank you so much for joining me today for episode 67 of the podcast all about the most potent form of magic – music. Today I’m not only talking about music I like and how it inspires me, but I’m talking magical musical instruments, chakra music, using music for divination and the number 1 most witchy song in the history of time and my personal favourite – I Put a Spell on You. The title of today's episode is inspired by the immortal Prince, and the muses of greek mythology. I made 2 Spotify playlists to help you really get into the...2020-02-2738 min

Witchy Woman PodcastGreen Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck And Witches Get Sick TooGreen Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck OMG! I got to read this book early and I'm going to share my review with you! I share my review of Paige Vanderbeck’s first book, Green Witchcraft; A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond. If you aren’t familiar with her, she is the host of the Fat Feminist Witch Podcast and you should for sure check her out. Here is her site for all kinds of information on her, her podcast, and her new book! https://thefatfeministwitch.com/ Witches Get Sick Too We al...2020-02-2527 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 66 - Fat Feminist Witch Valentine's Day Spectacular!!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, the natural world, and most importantly – looooovvvveeeeee!I’m reviewing Astrology for Real Relationships by Jessica Lanyadoo and Crystal Healing and Sacred Pleasure by Vanessa Cuccia, sharing the epic tale of the love of Eros aka Cupid and Psyche and also discussing what their asteroid counterparts mean in your birth chart. Finally, I’ll b...2020-02-141h 13

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 65 - Hedges, Hearths, and The Herbcrafter's TarotHey friends and thanks so much tuning in to episode 65 – hedges, hearths, and the Herbcrafter's tarot. Today I’ve got a review of the Herbcrafter's tarot, which I also use to deliver your February tarot scopes but first I want to talk a little about witchy media and the pagan sabbat of Imbolc, celebrated February 1st and/or 2nd. We're talking about hedge witches, hearth witches, their differences and similarities, and WACKY PSYCHEDELICS. Plus I've got new tarotscopes for the month of February! Links: It's in the Cards: The Herbcrafter's Tarot Deck Review February 2020 Tarotscopes Hedge Rider vs. Hedge Witch | Pathe...2020-01-311h 00

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 64 - Green Witchcraft!Hello, again witches, seekers, and friends and thanks for joining me today! This is another UNSCRIPTED episode of the podcast in which I discuss my first book! Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and beyond will be released on February 25th, 2020! Today I'm talking a bit about the book, how it felt to go from book reviewer to book writer, and I share a sketchy herb, magic rock, and a spell all out of Green Witchcraft. You can pre-order the book on Amazon now! >> https://amzn.to/2MOKWVi 2020-01-1747 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 63 - Witches, Midwives, and... abortionists?Hello friends and thank you so much for tuning in to episode 63 of the podcast. Today’s episode is kind of an extension from an episode I put out last year called Witches, Midwives and Doulas all about the role of midwives, herbalists, and medicine women in the history of witchcraft and women’s rights. Today we’re focusing on another aspect of that role – the abortionist. I’m going to talk a little about attitudes about abortion and conception and how that affected women and witches, and I’ve got some practical information about sketchy herbs and magic rocks and deities...2020-01-1050 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 62 - Auld Lang SyneHey friends and thank you so much for joining me today for my last episode of 2019. Today I’m looking back on some of the topics we covered throughout the year and which ones really stuck with me, new things I’ve tried, and books I read. But I’m also looking forward! I love the new year and the fresh and exciting energy of this half of the Capricorn season. So I’m going to give y’all a sneak peek at some of the super fun stuff I have planned for 2020 at Fat Feminist Witch HQ. I’ve also got taro...2019-12-281h 06

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 61 - Interview with Kathleen BorealisHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. 2019 was the year many of us had to start asking ourselves – “are healing crystals the new blood diamonds?” and honestly? The answer is both confusing and icky. The truth is many mines that produce our loving rose quartz and calming amethyst are anything but! Do our crystals carry the stain of exploitation and environmental destruction? And more importantly, the fuck do we do now? This very special interview with pagan geologist Kathleen Borealis is sponsored by the...2019-12-051h 13

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 60 - Daily Magic + Tarotscopes!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, and most importantly – every single day magic! Today is a mostly unscripted episode where I talk about daily magic, practicing on a regular basis, and how to inject witchcraft into your daily mundane life. In other words - what we put into our practice, and what we get out of it. I've also got brand new T...2019-11-2852 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 59 - Mercury F@%#ing RetrogradeHey friends, thanks so much for tuning in to episode 59, today we’re talking about mercury retrograde and why it messes with our electronics and words, what happens when some of the other planets go retro, and what it means when some of the planets in your birth chart are doing the moon walk! Want a heads up on the retrograde periods for ALL of the planets in 2020? Subscribe to the Planetary Retrograde Cheat Sheet google calendar here - just updated! You'll get alerts when the planets stations direct or retrograde, and always have access to tips to help you co...2019-11-0743 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 58 - The OMENSHello friends and thank you so much for tuning in to episode 58 – THE OMENS. Today we’re talking about Omens - signs and symbols from the universe, synchronicity, and animal messengers. I’ve also got a special Halloween treat since we’re only ONE WEEK AWAY!!! In the tradition of past episodes around Halloween I've got a very special spooky story near the end of today's episode that I'm super excited about! Want to know a little more about Synchronicity and witchcraft? Check out this great article by Mat Auryn. Special thanks to my advertisers BETTER HELP! If you need help with...2019-10-2643 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 57 - TarocchiHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, and most importantly – the arcane art of tarot. Today I'm sharing some of the history of tarot's origins, the ways it's used, different style decks, and distance readings. I review Madame Pamita's Magical Tarot and give it 5 crystal balls, and also talk about fortune-telling with playing cards. The two cards I draw are The Moon and t...2019-10-101h 00

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 56 - Ma'at and the Weighing of Your HeartHey friends and thank you so much for tuning in to episode 56 all about the ancient Egyptian ideals of Ma’at, death rituals, and what happens to our souls in the afterlife. Welcome to October! It’s Halloween season, y’all! Every year in October I pick some element of the archetype of the Halloween witch and talk about how it presents itself in modern witchcraft. This year I went a lil wacky and actually decided to talk about a few things like Death, divination, psychic power and darkness. Today we’re going to start at the end – death. Specifically, what happen...2019-10-0357 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 55 - Social Media MagicHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, and most importantly – social media. I’m going to be talking a little about technology’s place in our practice, spells and rituals you can use to influence your social media presence, and how to find and share esoteric topics in a digital arena. I'd like to thank all of you witches for your patience in waitin...2019-09-201h 02

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 54 - GrimoireHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I'm your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, and most importantly – books! Specifically, of course, witchy books! Not just the modern ones we love to read, or the ancient ones we love to try to interpret, but also the ones we write ourselves - our grimoires, journals, and books of shadows. I talk about some of the histories of magical texts up until the 20th...2019-09-121h 11

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 53 - Interview with Mallorie VaudoiseConnect with Mallorie and learn more about Honoring you Ancestors at her website italianfolkmagic.com and on instagram at @honoringyourancestors Hello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, and most importantly – our ancestors! Thank you so much to Mallorie for reaching out and agreeing to come onto the show! I loved this interview and book and I'm so excited to share it with you...2019-09-051h 02

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 52 - Witch You Better WERK!Hello again witches seekers and friends, and thank you for tuning in to episode 52 – witch you betta WORK. And yes, that is a reference to RuPaul in the 90s. The idea for this episode was suggested by a listener named Ariadne (awesome)! So thank you! Today I’m talking about workplace witchery! Magic you can do at work and that can help you keep the peace with coworkers, talk confidently to employers, attract clients, create sacred space in your office or at your desk and if you work in a witchy industry like tarot reading or maybe even hosting a witc...2019-08-291h 18

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 51 - Laugh Riot!Hello again witches and thank you for tuning in to episode 51 of the fat feminist witch podcast LAUGH RIOT! Today I’m talking about laughter, joy, and humour, and the ways it connects with our spirituality. I’ve got some fun spells and divinations that are sure to bring you back to your innocent days on the playground, and a good old fashioned SKETCHY HERB AND MAGIC ROCK - Dandelion and Dalmatian Stone - to help you squeeze every last ounce of fun out of the remaining weeks of summer! I tell lots of fun and cheesy jokes in this episod...2019-08-0848 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 49 - Interview with Joanna DeVoeHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thank you for tuning in to episode 49 on The Fat Feminist Witch podcast, which is a very special interview with kickass witch and real-live queen Joanna DeVoe! You can find out more about Joanna and all of her work at JoannaDeVoe.com, start your queenly journey with her free 3 day series here, and sign up for the full QUEEN program starting august 1st HERE. Special thanks to the sponsor for this episode CLEVER KIM'S CURIOS! A quick note: Kim is in the process of relocating across the country right now, and as such i...2019-07-291h 21

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 50 - Interview with Fiona Horne!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends and thanks for tuning in to episode 50 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today I've got a brand new interview with Fiona Horne, who I chatted with before about her autobiography The Naked Witch. This time we touch on her NEW book The Art of Witch, and her recent tour through Australia performing spoken word from the new book and playing with her 90s electro-rock band DEF FX. Today’s episode is coming out on this very marvellous moon-day because today July 22nd, Fiona’s first-ever oracle deck is being released in the UK and...2019-07-221h 01

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 48 - F@*k Witches, Get Money!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast episode 48 – Fuck Witches, Get Money! – alternatively titled WITCH BETTER HAVE MY MONEY. It was hard to choose between the two. Today we’re talking about money – not necessarily how to attract money with spells, but about applying a monetary value to psychic and spiritual services. Yes I definitely did talk about John Oliver and this issue on my blog before, you can read that here. Special thanks to the first ever advertiser on The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast - Clever Kim's Curios! Pay attention...2019-06-271h 17

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 47 - Visualization + ImaginationHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, and most importantly – our imagination. In today’s episode I’m talking about that totally ambiguous, but vitally important word in magical practice – VISUALIZATION. Despite it being a core part of the spell casting, magic, or manifestation process many of us still struggle to actually do it. Some people just can’t visualize, right? WRONG. Also, just for...2019-05-301h 08

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 46 - R.I.P. Jimmy HoppaThis episode is in memory of Jimmy Hoppa, my lovely rabbit friend who passed away last month. Today, may 9th 2019, would have been his 9th birthday. 9s symbolize completion and endings, but also moving on to bigger and better things. If he's still got lives to live, I hope they're beautiful. I had originally planned a whole episode about practical magic to do with rabbits or with rabbit energy, but I ended up realizing that's not really what I need. I need to just talk about Jimmy, and how much I loved him and our time together. So that's what th...2019-05-091h 02

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 45 - Dream Magic + CannaWitchesHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thanks for tuning in to episode 45 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast - Dream Magic + CannaWitches! In this episode I discuss dreams and dream magic, how cannabis can affect your dreaming life, some witchy dream symbols and interpretations, and some sketchy herbs and magic rocks to help you do your own dream magic. Amazing mugwort teas from The Forest Witch - the Dark Moon Honey bush is my fave! Lucid dream supplements info from The Lucid Dream Society Big thanks to HERBIVORE BOTANICALS, who sent me their amazing Emerald CBD oil to try a...2019-04-261h 40

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 44 - Spellcasting!Hello witches and thanks for tuning in to episode 44 of the podcast, all about SPELL CASTING! I’m talking about how and why witches cast spells, sharing some stories of my first spell attempts, giving you tips on getting started casting, AND I’ve of course got some book recommendations for those who want to learn more! Download the Spell Casting Record PDF here How to Cast a Circle by Tess Whitehurst My favourite sources of spells: Madame Pamita's "Hoodoo How To" Videos on YouTube The Big Book of Practical Spells: Everyday Magic That Works by Judika Illes Coventry Magic by Jac...2019-04-051h 33

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 43 - Interview with Mallory Kiersten, The Joy GoddessHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thanks for tuning in to Episode 43 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today I'm talking with Mallory Kiersten aka The Joy Goddess, an akashic records reader and teacher, all about her practice, the records, spirit guides and past lives, and what you can learn about yourself by exploring your own records. If you want to learn more about Mallory, book a reading, or start learning how to access your own records you can do that on her website, facebook, and Instagram. The books mentioned in this episode were: How to Read the Akashic Re...2019-03-1456 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 42 - Star GoddessHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast episode 42 STAR GODDESS. Today I'm finishing up this unofficial astrology series from the last few episodes by talking about the asteroids in astrology. Instead of just throwing astro facts at you, I'm telling the stories of the god and goddesses these celestial bodies are named after! This guide on the roman-named asteroids allows you to calculate your own sign, and read a little bit about what that means. Always Astrology I've also got a whole bunch of magic rocks for you, all of wh...2019-03-071h 16

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 41 - SEXXXTROLOGYHAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends and thank you for tuning in to episode 41 of The Fat Feminist Witch, all about SEXXXTROLOGY. Today I’m talking about some the fun and sexy signs in our birth charts, our houses of sex and romance, and using astrology to highlight some of your most alluring qualities. I’m also going to be raving about the book Sextrology by Starsky + Cox, which is affectionately referred to as THE BIBLE by many astrology fans.This episode was inspired in part by Annabel Gat's piece for Broadly abou...2019-02-1457 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 40 - Interview with Aliza EinhornHello again witches seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, and most importantly – ourselves. Today I'm talking with Aliza Einhorn, author of The Little Book of Saturn, which I recently reviewed on thefatfeministwitch.com and in Episode 39. We're talking astrology, birth charts, and the dreaded saturn return. Follow Aliza Online!Website: https://www.moonplutoastrology.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonplutoastrology/Twitter: https://twitter.com/moonpluton...2019-01-311h 13

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 39 - The Psychology of AstrologyHello everyone and thanks for tuning in to episode 39 of The Fat Feminist Witch podcast. Today we’re talking about astrology and how it relates to psychology and the study of your personality, and I’ve got a new book review of shadows for you – The Little book of Saturn by Aliza Einhorn. It's the first episode of 2019 and I'm so excited to be back! Check out my 5 crystal ball review of The Little Book of Saturn on the blog, and get your own copy on Amazon.com, or Amazon.ca. I used the following sources to research today's topic: Hijos de...2019-01-2440 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 38 - Emotional WitchcraftHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thank you for tuning in to episode 38 of the fat feminist witch podcast - which I almost called emotional rescue because I love the rolling stones, but those dudes love money so today we’re talking about EMOTIONAL WITCHCRAFT. We’ll talk about self-care and shadow work, how our emotions affect our magick, and I’m going to review one of my favourite new witch books – LIGHT MAGIC FOR DARK TIMES by Lisa Marie Basile. This episode goes best with a warm blanket, hot cup of tea, and snuggly animal friend. You can read my...2018-11-2251 min

The Fat Feminist WitchVery Fat Feminist Halloween Special vol. 3 #HowRealWitchesDoHAPPY HALLOWEEN, WITCHES! Thanks for tuning in to this year’s Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special in which we discuss the stereotypes and archetypes associated with witches that always seem to pop up at Halloween. In this episode I talk about the #HowRealWitchesDo: Witchcraft Without a Filter (Updated!) photo challenge and how amazing all of the entries were! It was amazing to see how different every entry from every witch was. How different everyone’s practice is. How many tools witches use, and how those witches who don’t use any tools make magick! I narrow in on 3 witch tools with ver...2018-11-021h 27

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 36 - Grounded in Reality #HowRealWitchesDoHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thank for tuning in to episode 36 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. Today's episode, Grounded in Reality is all about the instagram witch, ways that science and magic can and do come together, and how to inject your highly witchy spiritual energy into this very logic-driven and tech-based reality. We also consider a very important question - is magick real? If you want to participate in my Witchcraft Without a Filter challenge check out the details on my website, and then use t...2018-10-0444 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 35 - The Magick of AngerHello again witches, seekers, and friends and thanks for tuning in to episode 35 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving and wand waving. Today's episode is all about everyone's not-so-favourite emotion - ANGER. Where it comes from, why we get angry, and why you shouldn't just banish your anger, but use it as a potent source of magickal power. For example, I am angry at myself for continuously saying this is episode number 34 all the way through this thing, but c'est la vie! Thanks to Cory at New World Witchery for having...2018-09-2048 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 34 - Witches, Midwives, and DoulasHello witches, seekers, and friends! Thanks for tuning in to episode 34 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving! Today we're talking about a profession and mission that's common in witchy and pagan circles - midwifery, doulas, and birth work. Is Midwifery witchcraft? Why are there so many witchy and pagan doulas? When did that happen? I'll talk a bit about the history of the european witch trials and how many of those persecuted were accused of possessing the power to heal through natural remedies and ... satanic witchcraft? How the rise...2018-08-171h 02

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 33 - #FATPHOBIA!Hello again witches, seekers and friends, and thanks for tning in to episode 33 of the fat feminist witch podcast, the show where I do a little ranting raving and wand waving. I am your host, Paige the fat feminist witch, broadcasting from not so sunny southerwestern ontario, and today we are talking about FATPHOBIA! CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE OF THE FAT FEMINIST WITCH: I will be discussing some personal experiences with fatphobia that I've encountered lately, and some of it is upsetting. If you've ever struggled with disordered eating or other issues with weight, food, medical malpractice associated with...2018-06-201h 17

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 32 - Chakras Plain & SimpleHello again, witches seekers and friends, and thanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast - the show where I do a little ranting, raving, and wand waving. Today I'm talking all about CHAKRAS. Where they come from, what they are, what they do, and why you should care haha. I'll also be reviewing chakras Plain & Simple by Sasha Fenton, and I've got a great new sketchy herb and magick rock for you. This is going to be a great episode for all of you who are new to spiritual practice, or maybe who haven't updated theirs in a...2018-05-231h 02

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 31 - Resurrecting Bad Ass Old Witches and Magickal FashionistasHello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thanks for tuning in to episode 30 of The Fat Feminist Witch podcast! Today I'm talking about magickal fashion and dressing with intention, Laurie Cabot and the sage advice she posts daily to her twitter feed, and Magical Fashionista by Tess Whitehurst! Head to the blog and find out why I gave Magical Fashionista 🔮🔮🔮🔮/5. Definitely follow @LaurieCabot, the official witch of Salem, Massachusetts, on twitter and check out her daily advice. For today, March 21st, 2018 she says: "MARCH 21st Wear Green, paint symbols on your left arm for healing, cook in a copper pot" SO BREAK OUT...2018-03-2152 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 30 - #WitchNBitch: Witch, Ya Basic!Hello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thanks for tuning in to episode 30 of the fat feminist witch podcast! I am your host Paige, The Fat Feminist Witch, and today I'll be talking about Basic Witches, Sluts, Feminists, and people who just straight up hate fun. This is a witch n bitch episode which means I've also taken a poll from witches online around the world about one of today's topics - do you have to practice magic to be a witch? Today's episode was inspired by the book BASIC WITCHES by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman, which caused a b...2018-03-071h 00

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 29 - Interview with Fiona Horne, The Naked Witch!Thanks for tuning in to the very first episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast for 2018! I am so so excited to be back and even more excited to be talking with today's guest - Fiona Horne. You other 90s and early 2000s wiccans might remember Fiona from her books on witchcraft like WITCH: A MAGICAL JOURNEY (which just got a re-release!) or WITCHIN: A HANDBOOK FOR TEEN WITCHES (my personal fave) or even as the lead singer of electrorock group DEF FX. Whether or not you recognize her name you'll love hearing Fiona's amazing life story both in this...2018-02-2157 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 28 - A Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special vol. 2HAPPY HALLOWEEN, WITCHES! Last Halloween I talked about the myths, legends, and pop culture that contributed to the over-all image of the halloween witch, this year we're talking about another aspect of halloween - communicating with the dead. This episode is all about talking to ghosts and spirits, and treading the veil between the worlds in the vein of Victorian spiritualism. I'm talking about the art and history of the halloween seance, a new sketchy herbs and magick rock to help you communicate with the dead, a new Book Review of Shadows featuring The Weiser Book of Occult Detectives, and I...2017-10-3158 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 27 - Black Cat Magick!Happy Friday the 13th, witches and seekers! In honour of today's very special spooky energy, this episode is all about the greatest good luck and bad luck symbol of all time - the black cat!I talk a little about why black cats are considered bad luck, and also how to attract and work with your own feline familiar! Check out Feisty Feline Familiars on the blog and share pictures of your own magicakl cat (black or not!) with me on Facebook, insta, and twitter today. I'll be sharing every pic and post I find! The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress...2017-10-1341 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 26 - Interview with Sarah Potter, The Good Witch of the Art WorldHello and thanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Sarah Potter, also known as "The Good Witch of the Art World" and the curator of SEASON OF THE WITCH, an art show happening RIGHT NOW at the Seligmann Centre in Sugarloaf, New York. We talk about season of the witch, creating and curating art with intention, and being the good witch of the art world. Be sure to check out http://sarahpotterprojects.com for more information about Sarah and her business, and find her on instagram and tw...2017-08-311h 00

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 25 - Glamour Magic with Deborah CastellanoThanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! This week I'm joined by Deborah Castellano, author of GLAMOUR MAGIC: THE WITCHCRAFT REVOLUTION TO GET WHAT YOU WANT, and we're talking glamour, revolution, and world domination! You can get your copy of Glamour Magic on Amazon or from Llewellyn, and check out Deb's website and blog Charmed Finishing School for more of her writing, online classes, and a shop! The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch Instagram: FatFeministWitch Pinterest: FatFemnistWitch As always the opening and closing track is Back To The 90s (Douglas M...2017-08-171h 04

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 24 - Get Back to Your Roots with the #30DaysMagicalRoots Challenge!Thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where I do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving... and interviewing! Today I've got Nicole and Michelle on the show, the creators of the #30DaysMagicalRootsChallenge hosted by Plentiful Earth. We talk about the challenge, why it's important to develop a daily practice, and how encouraging the online witch community is! Since these two witches found each other through the #WiccanChat weekly discussions on twitter, you should check them both out there! Find Nicole at @witchingmoon13, Michelle at @NorthwestWitch and of course @Plentiful_Earth! Head to http://plentifulearth.co...2017-07-3130 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 23 - NEW Interview with Andi Grace!Thanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Andi Grace from Witch Cabinet is back on the show this week to talk about Hawthorn Heart, her popular online course in magical boundaries. We also talk about being an online entrepreneur, dealing with drastic life changes, asserting difficult boundaries and puppies! There's still time for you to sign up for Hawthorn Heart! Go to http://witchcabinet.com or http://facebook.com/witchcabinet to sign up in tiem for the New Moon! The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch Instagram: FatFeministWitch Pinterest: FatFemnistWitch As...2017-07-2256 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 22 - #WitchNBitch: How White Witches Talk About Black MagickThanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today I'm talking about how out-dated and racially insensitive some of the common language of witchcraft and paganism can be - especially when witches who are white talk about the magickal traditions of witches who are black. This is a special new kind of episode on the show called a #WitchNBitch episode - that means I scoured the internet (not really) for the wonderful opinions of smart witches who might be better equipped to talk about how some racist terms and language makes them feel. This is a topic I...2017-06-0759 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 21 - Interview with Andi GraceThanks for tuning in to another episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today I'm interviewing Andi Grace, regular contributor at Little Red Tarot and curator of We Believe You: Femmes Surviving Toxic Masculinity, a multi-media zine featuring stories, essays and works of art from femmes and women living in a patriarchal society. We also talk a little about magical boundaries, and being willing to take care of yourself and your own healing. Find out more about Andi and get your own copy of We Believe You at her website witchcabinet.com. If you like The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, w...2017-05-041h 06

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 20 - Interview with Lilith DorseyThanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Pdcast, the show that examines witchcraft and spirituality from a modern, activist lens. Today I'm talking with Lilith Dorsey, voodoo priestess and magickal consultant, about her new book Love Magic, which was published by Weiser Books last year.Lilith and I discuss common issues with love magic as well as some of the great things about it, a few of the requests she's had for love magic from clients, the music of love and magick, and how white practitioners and witches can approach African diaspora spiritualities with a little more...2017-02-211h 20

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 19 - Interview with Natalie ZamanThanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Podcast, today I'm doing my ranting, raving, and wand-waving with Natalie Zaman, author of Magical Destinations of the Northeast: Sacred Sites, Occult Oddities, and Magical Monuments! We talk about her book and how she chose some of the sites, her first experiences with magical destinations in her home state of New Jersey, being a responsible magical traveler, graveyard souvenirs, magical colouring books and not one, but TWO old episodes of the Simpsons. Even though I know you're a superfan and you already listened to my review of the book right here on...2017-02-011h 15

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 18 - Book Review of Shadows: Magical Destinations of the NortheastThanks for tuning in to the first stand-alone Book Review of Shadows episode of 2017. I announced the new format in my previous episode, so if you're confused about this.... the truth IS out there. Today I'm reviewing Magical Destinations of the Northeast: Sacred Sites, Occult Oddities, and Magical Monuments by The Wandering Witch, Natalie Zaman. This book is the perfect combination of Travel Guide and Grimoire, and for this reason it recieved 5 crystal balls out of 5! To find out why you can read my full review on my blog here or just listen to the episode, jeeze. The next full-length...2017-01-1912 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 17: Goodbye, 2016! Hello, Understanding!Thank you for tuning in to this special New Year's Eve episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where I do a little ranting, raving and wand-waving. Today I'm waving my wand in a disapproving tone at ableism in the metaphysical community, and 2016 in general. I talk about "chronic positivity" and it's negative impact on mental illness, and how the stigma of actually feeling anything less than positive is keeping sick people sicker. I also correct some of the mistakes I've made this year, and pledge to move into 2017 with more understanding. I also review the Coloring Book...2017-01-0154 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 16 - A Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special!HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Tonight is Halloween, AKA the greatest day ever! In this very special and spooky episode of the podcast I'm talking about some of the super fun myths and legends associated with the Halloweeniest version of the witch! I cover why brooms fly, green skin, twitching noses and in Sketchy Herbs and Magic Rocks I talk about magical uses for REAL Eye of Newt and the walls of the Emerald City! I also read my favourite spooky story - The Green Ribbon! This episode is full of some good old fashioned halloween fun. If you can, please consider contributing t...2016-11-0136 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 15 - Interview with Lasara Firefox Allen Part 2Part 2 of my interview with Jailbreaking the Goddess: A Radical Revisioning of Feminist Spirituality author Lasara Firefox Allen. In this part of the interview we talk a little bit more about some of the faces of the goddess in her new model, and how people have reacted to them, a little bit about how to apply the five-fold goddess model to upcoming Lughnasadh celebrations, and the hexing of the Stanford Rapist. If you can, please consider contributing to the podcast through ym new crowdfunding site over at Patreon. The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter...2016-07-1646 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 14 - Interview with Lasara Firefox Allen Part 1Thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! This week I had the opportunity to interview author Lasar Firefox Allen about Jailbreaking the Goddess: A Radical Revisioning of Feminist Spirituality which launches today, July 8th! In part 1 we discuss how Lasara is feeling about the launch and how to deal with haters as a feminist personality, trans exclusionary pagans and pagan spaces and gender identity*, cultural appropriation and ethical practices for pagan events and ritual. Be sure to also check out my review of Jailbreaking the Goddess over on my blog, and pick up a copy from...2016-07-081h 00

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 13 - Hexing Rapists, Movie Magic, Sketchy Solstice!Thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today I'm talking about the recent mass hexing of Brock Turner and I have a message for all of the jerks who decided to publicly shame the sexual assault survivors who felt empowered by hexing a rapist. I also introduce a new segment called SILVER SCREEN SPELLCRAFT in which I review the magic and spells in witchy movies and tv and how to do those spells in real life. I start with iconic teen witch cult classic THE CRAFT, which came out 20 years ago now (barf). Your SKETCHY HERB...2016-06-2142 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 12 - Not Every Goddess Has a Sacred WombHello again, and thanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch podcast. Today I'm talking about motherhood and it's position as some sort of archaic status symbol for women within paganism and I fully attack the Triple Goddess paradigm and talk about how it's doing just as much harm as it is good. I talk about my latest review of The Spiritual Feminist, but due to it's low rating I don't really re-review it. You can read my review on the blog right here. I also have a new SKETCHY HERB AND MAGIC ROCK for you guys to check...2016-05-1935 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 11 - The Business of Being PaganHello again everybody, and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast. I know it's been a little while since the last episode, but once you hear my new intro music, wacky sound effects and a solid 10 minutes of me begging for money you'll understand why. After I finish telling you how badly I want you to consider becoming a contributor to the podcast either through my Podbean Crowdfunding page, by shopping at any of my affiliates, or by buying my cool stuff from my Etsy Store- we talk about prosperity and pagan business. The episode focuses...2016-04-291h 05

The Fat Feminist Witch(NOT AVAILABLE) Bad Ass Old Witches and Magickal FashionistasHello again and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where I do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I am your host, Paige, The Fat Feminist Witch and this is the second time I recorded this episode today because the first time my thumb slipped and deleted the first recording. I know. ANYWAYS today I'm talking about my recent challenge to live my life according to the daily advice Laurie Cabot posts to her twitter account, and how it affected me and my magic. I talk about the value in...2016-03-1600 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 9 - B.R.O.S and Cons with Special Guest Jose C.The podcast where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand waving! We’ll be examining witchcraft and paganism from a modern, fat, feminist perspective; which might mean peeking into spirituality's broom closets and unearthing some skeletons. Featuring topics such as author interviews, magickal ethics, social justice, witchcraft around the world, the law, books and buds – all expertly delivered by Paige, The Fat Feminist Witch.2016-03-0443 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 8 - Readin' and Weedin'After the very long and well researched previous episode of the podcast, I decided to take it a little easy and talk about some current events here in Windsor. First I review a new book - Legacy of Magick by Ellen Dugan. Ms. Dugan is an incredibly popular pagan non-fiction author and it shines through in her fun, romantic and witchy fiction series. Today Windsor's Higher Limits vapour lounge was featured in an article for high times, which was then featured in an article in the Windsor Star about that article. How cool is that? It's another episode about Cannabis t...2016-02-0525 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 7- Godless Heathens!Today we're talking about secular witchcraft and how not to get discouraged by your lack of "Faith".Most resources and books that deal with witchcraft approach it from a religious standpoint, but what if you don't really think you're talking to the ancient god of thunder? Are you a failure of a witch? I certainly don't think so. The podcast will now be published every other week, to avoid burnout and to allow me to write better blog posts - which you can find on my new website at http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com!I also introduce a new regular feature...2016-01-2045 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 6 - Going Analogue for Mercury Retrograde! The Fat Feminist Witch is back! I'm a year older, a bit fatter (I love turkey!) and my house is covered in confetti. Happy 2016! Mercury Retrograde is back! Boo! Hiss!Today we talk about things you can do for the next 3 weeks that are actually improved by Mercury Retrograde energy! Go analogue, slow down, take extra time to be prepared and don't sweat the small stuff. I'm also introducing a fun new project we can all do during mercury retrograde to keep us sane and come out of of MRX with something beautiful. Read...2016-01-0500 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 5 - The Wiccan History LessonToday I discuss witchcraft's more modern history - specifically Wicca's origins - and the disturbing trend of perpetuating wiccan mythology as real history! From the mythology of The Burning Times, to Gerald Gardner and the invention of Wicca, to Doreen Valiente's cateye glasses, the Lady Liberty League, Wiccan Prisoners, Silver Ravenwolf, and even The Craft, we're exploring the real history of Witchcraft in the 20th century. The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch Instagram: FatFeministWitch Pinterest: FatFemnistWitch FatFeministWitch@gmail.com Happy Holidays to all of my listeners!2015-12-1831 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 4 - My Big Fat New Year's Resolutions!Inspired by both Sarai Walker's new novel DIETLAND and the blog post 7 Fierce Fat Girl Resolutions by Chrystal Bougon on Curvy Girl Lingerie I am making fat positive resolutions for 2016! In addition to continuing my struggle to mourn and let go of the skinny version of myself I've always held on to, I'm going to wear a very special dress, ask for a seat belt extender on a plane, find a doctor who doesn't suck and even be nicer to myself and others! It's a nondenominational holiday miracle! This episodes features my very special friend, cursing, for the first...2015-12-1100 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 3 - Weed, Women & WitchesOn the 3rd episode of The Fat Feminist Witch podcast we're talking about how women have dominated the legal cannabis industry, how there aren't enough rad female stoners for me to idolize, how odd it is that witchcraft has become so sober and how you can incorporate cannabis into your witchcraft. I also talk about this awesome piece of orgonite that has a hemp leaf in place of a quartz crystal! The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch Instagram: FatFeministWitch Pinterest: FatFemnistWitch 2015-11-2730 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 2 - Witchy WanderingHello again and welcome to the second episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast. Today I talk about witchy travel, pagan pilgrimage, worldwide sites of magic and why you should never seek out real witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts during the month of October. The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch Instagram: FatFeministWitch Pinterest: FatFemnistWitch 2015-11-2031 min

The Fat Feminist WitchEpisode 1 - Introductory Awkwardness!Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! I am your lovely(trust me) host, Paige, from the great white north and I will be talking to you about fat activism, feminism and witchcraft, and how those three things come together. This episode is jut a quickie where I introduce myself and explain where I came from and how I landed on this idea.I made extensive use of "uh" and "um" in this episode, and will try in the future to limit this. The Blog: http://thefatfeministwitch.wordpress.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch ...2015-11-1211 min