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The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 9: Our Favorite Witchy FilmsHello Witchy Shift listeners,Today we are bringing you the final episode of Season 2, but we are also bringing you some bittersweet news. With Season 2 coming to a close, The Witchy Shift will be taking an indefinite hiatus. We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all of you who have been tuning in. We’ve had so much fun bringing you a variety of witchy topics and hope you’ve enjoyed The Witchy Shift as much as we have. With that being said, the topic of today’s episode is: Our Favorite Witchy Films! The arc...2025-07-021h 12
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 8: All About MediumshipCo-hosts Heatherleigh and Madeleine welcome Charise back to The Witchy Shift for an in-depth discussion all about Mediumship & Spiritualism.In today’s episode we discuss:-Some uncanny and touching experiences we’ve had with Mediumship and Spirit Communication-The origins of the Ouija Board-Why the Spiritualist Movement became so popular in the mid 1800’s-Keeping your energy protected during a Mediumship session (and how to energetically cleanse yourself afterwards!)-Origin stories and what got us interested in Mediumship in the first place-How to find a...2025-04-081h 07
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 8: All About MediumshipCo-hosts Heatherleigh and Madeleine welcome Charise back to The Witchy Shift for an in-depth discussion all about Mediumship & Spiritualism.In today’s episode we discuss:-Some uncanny and touching experiences we’ve had with Mediumship and Spirit Communication-The origins of the Ouija Board-Why the Spiritualist Movement became so popular in the mid 1800’s-Keeping your energy protected during a Mediumship session (and how to energetically cleanse yourself afterwards!)-Origin stories and what got us interested in Mediumship in the first place. -How to find a...2025-03-281h 07
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 7: Working with DeitiesToday we bring you Season 2, Episode 7 of The Witchy Shift during which Heatherleigh and Madeleine dig into the massive (and sometimes intimidating) world of working with deities. We explore topics such as:-Our personal favorite deities/gods/goddesses and what we love about them-The question of cultural appreciation vs appropriation when exploring deities from cultures other than our own-Considering the shadow side and complexities of deities-AI depictions of Gods and Goddesses-Our recommendations for dipping your toes into working with a deity, god, or g...2025-03-111h 13
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 6: Favorite Magical Books we Read in 2024Today Heatherleigh & Madeleine welcomed special guest V. to talk all things books! Many of us who have a spiritual or magical practice also happen to be bookworms and/or literary witches. In this day & age, there is no shortage of books on all manner of mystical & magical topics. And who among us hasn't enjoyed escaping into a magical world of fiction now and then?In that spirit, V., Heatherleigh, and Madeleine sat down to discuss some of their favorite witchy/magical books from 2024. We hope you enjoy and feel inspired to add some books to y...2025-01-1749 min
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 5: Winter WitcheryToday Heatherleigh and Madeleine return with a very seasonally appropriate episode of The Witchy Shift all about Winter Witchery. Grab a cup of tea and get cozy as we discuss:-Our favorite winter spells-How to make a pomander-Oil lamp magic-Celebrating the winter solstice -The art of gathering and how to host a silent book club-Taking care of oneself during the darkness of winter May this episode bring warmth and magic to your winter and holiday season! 2024-12-121h 14
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 4: Spellwork ToolkitWe’re back today with Season 2, Episode 4 of The Witchy Shift: the Spellwork Toolkit. In this episode, Madeleine is joined by special guest Charise, a Psychic Reader who has been at the Boston Tea Room for 22 years!Together they sat down on a rainy day to talk all things spells and record an episode that they hope be a helpful guide for all those wanting to learn more about spellwork. Madeleine and Charise discuss what a spell is, some memorable experiences they've had doing spellwork, how to do a spell for self-love, favorite tools for...2024-11-2655 min
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 3: Our Favorite Plant MagickWe’re back today with Season 2, Episode 3 of The Witchy Shift! In this episode, Heatherleigh and Madeleine welcome guest JaiJay back for an in-depth conversation about our favorite magickal plants and how we like to utilize them in our spiritual practice. In this episode we discuss the reason carnations are traditionally worn on a first date, a love spell using an apple, the potent symbolism of the pomegranate, protection magic using plants, the ancient plant amaranth, the many uses for mugwort, our favorite plants/herbs to work with, and so much more. Resour...2024-10-041h 05
The Witchy ShiftSeason 2, Episode 2: Lunar & Solar MagicThe Witchy Shift returns for Season 2, Episode 2! In this episode, Heatherleigh and Madeleine welcome guest JaiJay for an in-depth conversation about working with the moon and/or the sun in a spiritual practice.This topic idea was conceived during a conversation between JaiJay and Madeleine, during which Madeleine shared feeling spiritually connected to the moon, where JaiJay expressed feeling more of a pull toward the sun. We discuss the unique energies between the sun and moon and how you might want to incorporate them into your magical practice, spellwork, ritual, or simply how...2024-08-281h 07
The Witchy ShiftFinding Connection in the Magickal CommunityThe Witchy Shift returns for its second season!Hosted by Heatherleigh who you'll recognize from Season 1, plus first-time podcast guest Madeleine. We unpack the difficulty of finding a witchy community, especially when we would sometimes rather stay home in our pajamas! We discuss some tips and tricks to help you overcome fears about heading into the world, the power and beauty of gathering in community, the difficulties of social anxiety, and being open to unexpected adventures. Learn Madeleine's "50/50 cup of tea" rule, and Heatherleigh's suggestions for using magic and spellwork to draw in new friends a...2024-07-1144 min
The Witchy ShiftBack to BasicsThis episode is our season 1 closer! We are very happy with these 12 episodes and can't wait to bring you more later this year. BUT, we have this last episode to round it out, reflect on the first season, answer some listener emails/questions, and get excited for the future. In this episode we hear from listeners Rizzo and Sam and how The Witchy Shift and Boston Tea Room (our homebase) have been woven into each of their witchy and spiritual journeys. We also discuss answers to some common questions we all may have floating in our heads f...2023-04-071h 18
The Witchy ShiftGender and the GoddessBranching off of and continuing from our conversation in "The Emperor Wears Fishnets", we sit down to discuss our associations with the feminine divine, gender equity, and even the ways in which we need to grow as individuals in order to help structural and cultural changes along. We discuss ways to step away from patriarchal interpretations of spirituality and in particular Goddess work. We look at how stepping away from gender essentialism and dissecting society's rules, which are all pretend (a reminder from Chet), can enable us each to have a full, dynamic relationship to the feminine divine that i...2023-03-031h 21
The Witchy ShiftStaff Session # 2DeAnnah was able to sit down with two more Boston Tea Room staff members to pick their brains regarding their journey and personal Witchy Shift. John knew he has been surrounded by the metaphysical in some capacity for his entire life. Daniel is coming into his own as magical being and practitioner. They were interviewed separately and yet a very distinct theme became apparent in this session and that is no matter where you are on your journey, no matter what you feel yourself called to, no matter what kind of knowledge or lore or rationale or cognitive understanding...2023-02-1745 min
The Witchy ShiftThe Emperor Wears FishnetsOriginally, this episode was slated to be titled "Queering the Tarot" but it evolved- as beautiful conversations do- to include all things metaphysical from queer perspectives. DeAnnah is joined by Orlando and Chet to talk about queerness, the tarot, magick, messiness and safe spaces, and much more. And hey, you don't have to be queer to benefit from this conversation. Accessibility, equity, and personal sovereignty impact all people. As a loving reminder, Queerness is not a monolith. Your personhood is dynamic. Many truths can exist simultaneously. May we all come to embrace our multiplicities. The Emperor can, in f...2023-01-2057 min
The Witchy ShiftThe Power of Pilgrimage Part 2In the second half of this installment, we hear from co-hosts DeAnnah and Heatherleigh about their most impactful travels yet. Some were planned, down to the very last detail, while others were complete and total surprises. Traversing the globe can absolutely be part of a spiritual quest, but so a shorter jaunt to a nearby destination. Perhaps the answer to "what is a pilgrimage?" lies much more in the exchange between intentions becoming experiences and the impact that comes from it. Perhaps...Whether you're searching for answers, a piece of yourself, or following where intuition and Spir...2023-01-0646 min
The Witchy ShiftThe Power of Pilgrimage Part 1In this installment, we hear from Vanessa, V., and Jai Jay about traveling while magical, mystical, and spiritual. Being called hither and yon, and sometimes just a short walk from where you are- there are places in the world that can strike a deep spiritual cord. What makes a pilgrimage, a pilgrimage? What's the difference between that and a retreat or a vacation? Is it the intention or the outcome? How does one even begin to go on a pilgrimage? We explore all that and more. Whether you're searching for answers, a piece of yourself, or fo...2022-12-231h 03
The Witchy ShiftWitches' FamiliarsWhen production scheduling goes a little awry and you have to come up with an episode on the fly, look to your surroundings! Luckily we had a Mikey on hand. Mikey is Heatherleigh's dog, emotional support/security pup at Boston Tea Room, and she inspired this episode on Familiars. What is a witch's familiar? Great question. It's a question that may have answers as varied and unique as the people asking. We reference Raven Grimassi's book "The Witch's Familiar" as a source. In full transparency, none of us have read it. I bet we will now. 2022-12-091h 07
The Witchy ShiftTarot Talk pt 2It's the second part of our Tarot Talk episode in which we (DeAnnah, Heatherleigh, and Kelly) continue to talk about...TAROT! In this part, we pick up where we left off- finishing our stories and then we move into our deck collections, our favorite decks, most unique decks. Decks, decks, and more decks! We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.comor follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift2022-11-2549 min
The Witchy ShiftTarot Talk pt 1 DeAnnah, Heatherleigh, and Kelly sit down to talk tarot. In part 1 of Tarot Talk, we discuss our work as professional tarot readers, a bit about each of our beginnings and how we ended up where we are. Stay tuned for the second part of the episode coming shortly! We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.comor follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift2022-11-1150 min
The Witchy ShiftEpisode 3: Stories of Adjacent SpiritsJust in time for Halloween, Heatherleigh and DeAnnah read submitted stories from Boston Tea Room staff and share some of their own personal, eerie experiences for a seasonally appropriate treat! Content warning: one of the stories in the episode contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you love needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 800-273-TALK (8255) for peer to peer support, dial 988 to speak with a trained crisis counselor, or text NAMI to 741-741We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.comor follow us...2022-10-281h 18
The Witchy ShiftEpisode 2: Staff Session #1DeAnnah sits down with her friends and colleagues at Boston Tea Room to talk about their personal shifts. Somehow we all came to exist under the same roof as magick-makers of one kind or another. Orlando, Jai Jay, and Carly each share their unique journeys and advice for anyone making their own shifts. We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.comor follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift2022-10-1455 min
The Witchy ShiftEpisode 1: Origin StoriesHosts, Heatherleigh and DeAnnah, sit down with V. (The Tarot BFF) to discuss our individual origin stories and personal witchy-shifts as professional magick makers, witches, and psychic readers and how we came to be under the same roof at Boston Tea Room- which has its own unique origin story! We want to hear from you! Email us at TheWitchyShift@gmail.comor follow us on Instagram @TheWitchyShift2022-09-221h 20