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A podcast exploring the lives of extraordinary women throughout history, mythology, and the arts.

Of Witches and Women


    • Mar 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    E031 - Nellie Bly and an Interview with Rissa Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 29:37


    Who was Nellie Bly? How did she change the course of mental illness treatment forever? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women podcast, and enjoy my enlightening interview with Rissa Harper, an amazing mental health expert herself. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches.

    E030 - Gerty Cori, and an Interview with Emma Moulton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 37:55


    In this episode I interview the fascinating and charming Emma Moulton, and tell the story of Nobel Laureate, Gerty Cori.  Find out more in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E029 - Muriel Petioni and an Interview with Dr. Valencia P. Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 44:42


    In this episode, I interview a living angel and oracle of wisdom, Dr. Valencia Walker. I also tell the story of Muriel Petioni, the Matron of Harlem Health. Find out more about these amazing women in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E028 - Marie Laveau and an Interview with Dr. Michelle Gamble

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 36:53


    In this episode, we hear from Dr. Michelle Gamble and I tell the story of the legendary Marie Laveau, who was loved and hated in her lifetime and still today. Why? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase.   Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E027 - The Story of Dr Rebecca Lee, and an Interview with Dr Denise Asafu-Adjei

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 29:16


    Happy Black History month witches! We are kicking off this important month with the story of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black female doctor in the United States. In addition, this episode features an interview with Dr. Denise Asafu-Adjei, an impressive young doctor and member of the Alliance of Black Women Physicians. Check out their impressive stories in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E026 - A Midwife's Tale, and an Interview with Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 28:40


    Who was Martha Ballard? How has she changed history? Find out from Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, Pulitzer and Prize winning historian and author in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase.

    E025 - Women's First Medical Degree, featuring an Interview with medical student Sarah Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 45:30


    The vivacious Sarah Cox talks about representation in medical school and her hopes and fears for the future. Hannah tells the story of the first woman to earn a medical degree and licence. 

    E024 - The First Midwives, featuring an Interview with Midwife Nikki Helms

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 40:15


    Midwife Nikki Helms speaks eloquently about her experiences as a midwife. Plus a little back story about the first midwives in history. Learn more in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter. Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E023 - Where are the Grimoires, Paracelsus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 26:45


    Where are the grimoires, Paracelsus? Who is Paracelsus and why would he have witches grimoires? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Show notes: https://ofwitchesandwomen.com/episode-23-mildred/

    Bonus Minisode - Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 4:40


    Recap of Season 1, Witches and Women of Ancient Greece, and an introduction to Season 2, Witches and Women in Medicine.

    E022 - Madea the Magical

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 20:08


    The best villains are tragic heroes in their own minds. Medea, one of the most powerful sorceresses in Ancient Greece is no different. Learn her story in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E021 - Aerope: a Queen, a Slave, a Martyr?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 27:50


    So little is written about Aerope, the Crete Princess, exiled, then exalted, then murdered.  Mother of the two most powerful kings in Ancient Greece, what is her story? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches.

    E020 - Ariadne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 21:12


    Ariadne started out a princess of Crete and ended up a goddess of handicraft.  How? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase.

    E019 - Thargelia and Aspasia, Spies at War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 22:31


    Thargelia and Aspasia were two real women and excellent spies and politicians from Ancient Greek history who faced off during the attempted Persian Invasion of the Greek city-states.  What are their stories? Listen to Of Witches and Women: A Herstory Podcast to find out! Show notes: www.ofwitchesandwomen.com/19-thargeliaandaspasia

    E018 - Arete and Hypatia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 16:51


    Arete and Hypatia, two of the most influential Greek Philosophers, and one was the very first Christian Witch.  The two lived 1,000 years apart but have so much in common. Listen to their story now!

    017 - Hestia, Help us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 20:01


    Hestia, goddess of the hearth, has a long-lived history and significance and is worshipped even today. Listen to her story now. 

    E016 - Artemis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 39:33


    Artemis, or Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, the Moon, and eternal maidenhood.  Who was she, what did she want, and what did she mean to her worshippers in Ancient Greece and Rome? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Eat like the Goddess of the hunt when you buy from our pod sponsor, Bliksem Biltong and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your order. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches.

    E015 - Styx

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 17:04


    The River Styx was far more than a simple river.  She was a Goddess with raw, untamed, and immense power.  Learn more about her impact in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E014 - Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 14:05


    Nemesis is not the goddess we expect would expect her to be.  Find out who she is and what she meant to the people of Ancient Greece in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast, a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for witchy merchandise and the Grimoire Gallery for contemporary artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, Our bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E013 - Athena

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 18:26


    All good things must come to an end, but who was the one and only goddess powerful enough to end Zeus?  And what did she do with that power?  Learn more by listening to the episode. Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for salty merch and the Grimoire Gallery for beautiful artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, Our bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches.

    E012 - The Tenth Muse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 18:07


    The Muses were goddesses of legend.  But one real, live woman was so skilled, she was crowned an honorary muse in Ancient Greece. Learn her story by listening to the episode. Thank you for listening. Please leave us a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well!  Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for TEAM SAPPHO TEES and the Grimoire Gallery for beautiful artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, Our bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E011 - Demeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 23:27


    The world is in chaos.  We need balance, life, growth, vitality.  Who did the people of Ancient Greece look to in times such as these? Learn more by listening to the episode. Thank you for listening. Please leave us a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well!  Check out our sponsor, Man on A Mountain to learn more about Mother Earth.  Check out the shop for salty merch and the Grimoire Gallery for beautiful artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, Our bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by SHH Media, LLC

    E010 - Circe, Sorceress and Bacon Aficionado

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 14:34


    Some people eat the rich, some people transform men into pigs, two guesses which type of person Circe is. Learn more by listening to the episode. Thank you for listening. Please leave us a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well!  Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for salty merch and the Grimoire Gallery for beautiful artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, Our bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches.

    E009 - Persephone, Queen of the Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 19:21


    Persephone really can have it all, queen of the flowers and queen of hell.  Beat that Hera. Learn more by listening to the episode. Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for salty merch and the Grimoire Gallery for beautiful artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, Our bi-weekly newsletter.  Sign up below!

    E008 - Aphrodite Loves... Herself

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 18:36


    Ahh, the goddess of love and beauty.  A queen to make all your dreams and fantasies come true, and it turns out, Aphrodite did answer many of her worshippers' prayers, so attentive... when receiving attention. Visit ofwitchesandwomen.com for show notes and merchandise.

    E007 - Medusa's Tale to Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 16:30


    Medusa, the original man eater... or man-turn-to-stone-er... or whatever.  Slain by the hero Peruses, for her crimes against Athena and Poseidon, but what really happened?  Because this story does not add up. Learn more by listening to the episode. Visit our website ofwitchesandwomen.com for show notes and merchandise.

    E006 - Agnodice, The First Woman Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 15:37


    This week, we explore Agnodice, a real Greek woman who is credited as the first female doctor. For show notes and merchandise, visit our website at ofwitchesandwomen.com.

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    E005 - Hera and Leto

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 20:55


    This week, we explore the legend of Hera and Leto within Greek Mythology. For show notes and merchandise, visit our website at ofwitchesandwomen.com.

    E004 - Hecate, the Witch Goddess

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 21:10


    This week, we explore the deep story of Hecate, the Goddess of Witchcraft, and how important she was to so many different cultures and traditions. Visit ofwitchesandwomen.com for show notes and merchandise.

    E003 - Pandora and the Blame Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 17:27


    On this week's episode, we explore Pandora and her role in the creation of man. For show notes and merchandise, visit our website at ofwitchesandwomen.com.

    E002 - Gaia, The First

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 16:35


    This episode tells the story of Gaia or Mother Earth.  Gaia was the very first primordial deity to emerge from the chaotic void and created earth with her body, for her children, grandchildren and beyond to live on.  Check out the shop for salty merch and the Grimoire Gallery for beautiful artwork.  Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, our bi-weekly newsletter.

    E001 - History or Myth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 22:08


    In our first episode, we explore the overall history of the Greek civilization, and where the line is between history and mythology. Check out ofwitchesandwomen.com for show notes and merchandise.

    Season 1 Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 2:45


    Find out what we are going to be covering in our first full-length season of the podcast! ofwitchesandwomen.com

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