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Send us a Text Message.Have you ever stood at the edge of a transformation, the kind that beckons you to shed an old skin and step into a new realm of possibilities? That's where I find myself as I unveil the reinvention of my podcast, an odyssey that weaves the thread that have always been a part of my work. Emotional alchemy has always been and always will be the backbone of what I share so by changing the name of my podcast, I am honoring the seed of the medicine that I've been circling around for over a decade. This podcast is a space where we can explore together, fostering a sense of community as you, my listeners, become co-navigators on this voyage. I'm thrilled to share this growth, eager for the dialogue it will spark, and deeply grateful for the companionship offered by each one of you tuning in. So, I warmly welcome you to subscribe and join in as we move forward on this path of discovery, allowing the raw and real to guide us to a place where professionalism and personal growth are no longer separate entities, but facets of the same transformative journey. Kat HoSoo Lee is a trauma-informed Spiritual Business Mentor and host of The Rooted Business Podcast. She uses the tools of somatic and emotional alchemy to guide soulful entrepreneurs to approach their business as a spiritual practice. This allows them to cultivate businesses that are rooted in conscious values, ethical marketing and purposeful service.Connect with Kat: Book a Free Connection Call Business Alchemist Mentorship Instagram Youtube This podcast is made possible with sound production by Andre Lagace.

Today I am sharing an episode that was recorded a few weeks ago for Amber Kay's Queen of Alchemy Podcast. It was such an honour to connect with her again and we had so much fun talking about all things pleasure practices. I open up about my experience and share about my favourite pleasure practice, sex magick. Free 5 Day Challenge - Revitalized Mom: Nourishing Through Pleasure https://unapologeticmotherhood.com/revitalized-mom/  Queen of Alchemy Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5hjVzDjMOl7wvVirC9VMPm Amber Kay on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amberkay_relationshipalchemist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticjannine/message

We are delighted to present our special guest today, Gary McGrath. Gary is a renowned deep freediver, holding the British National Record and serving as an instructor in this exhilarating sport. In his favorite discipline, monofin (CWT), Gary achieved an astounding record of -112 meters on a single breath. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the summer of 2022 at the prestigious Vertical Blue freediving competition in the Bahamas, often referred to as the Wimbledon of freediving.In this episode, we delve into profound topics.  We engage in an open conversation about mental health issues and depression, subjects rarely discussed among athletes who consistently perform at their peak. Gary's philosophy on deep freediving, characterized by a strong emphasis on safety, has developed over 15 years and is viewed as a lifelong journey. His gradual approach included a leisurely descent to -100 meters to celebrate his 40th birthday last year, preparing his mind for the eventual national record. Now, he stands poised for even greater achievements.Additionally, we provide valuable training insights, including Gary's preferred supplements to maintain peak physical condition during intense training and effective warm-up techniques you can incorporate into your routine.It is our honor to introduce you to Gary, a person we deeply respect, a cherished friend, and a guiding mentor. Gary possesses one of the most resilient mental fortitudes in the world of freediving.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Stefan Randig, a renowned German freediver who has lived in various parts of the world, including Egypt and the Philippines. Stefan previously owned the well-known school "Freedive Panglao" in the Philippines, but sold it before the COVID-19 pandemic and relocated to Dahab, Egypt with his family to focus on teaching, training, and spending time with his loved ones.As an accomplished athlete with multiple German records and an instructor trainer, Stefan recently participated in the Vertical Blue competition and is now training hard to achieve his goal of an 80-meter no fins dive. During our conversation with him in Dahab, we delved into the challenges of balancing family life with the rigorous demands of being a competitive diver and elite athlete. We discussed the necessary level of self-centeredness required for success in athletics and the accompanying feelings of guilt. Stefan's experience can serve as a source of inspiration for any freedivers who are passionate about the sport but also want to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Tune in to the Alchemy Podcast to hear more from Stefan Randig.

On episode 96 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby cover spring-related topics in the days before the spring equinox on March 20th. They discuss moon bathing, the Hare Moon, perspectives on purification, and ocean magick. They talk about working with the full moon, connecting with different phases, and being vessels for the moon's energy. They oscillate between ancient tales and rites of this time of year and share modern ritual inspiration. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Daily Magic by Judika Iles The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Shoutouts: Release date: 15 March 2023 P-line: ℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 95 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Astrologer and energy healer Juliana McCarthy. They discuss birth chart basics (why are the Sun, Moon, and Rising signs so important?!). They talk about the nodes, Pluto transits, eclipses, retrogrades, Saturn moving into Pisces, and the journey of a Saturn Return. They navigate conversations around astrology as a tool and a language, and the deep importance of myth. Follow Juliana at @EtherealCulture or learn more at EtherealCulture.com. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts: Release date: 8 March 2023 P-line: ℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 94 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Kristin's Homesteading Journey in the Azores. Two witches contemplate what it means to live and work with the land from Kristin's experience moving into an old familial farmhouse. They talk about building a relationship with earth spirits through automatic writing, tending to animals, and what it means to move to a new country. They navigate conversations around "other," responsibility to lineage and stories, and navigating ancestry. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Shoutouts: Release date: 1 March 2023 P-line: ℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 93 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Types of Magick, Part 2. In the second installment of this two-part series, two witches contemplate Ceremonial or High Magick and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. They talk about the influence this belief system had on Wicca and Witchcraft communities, Goddess culture, and the importance of the vibratory formula when casting spells. They also discuss Chaos Magick, the concept of "Nothing is true, everything is permitted," and how this philosophy promotes experimentation, play, and creativity. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions, Richard Smoley Sword of Wisdom: Macgregor Mathers and the Golden Dawn, Ithell Colquhoun Spellbound, Chaweon Koo High Magick, Damien Echols High Magick: A Guide to Cannabis in Ritual and mysticism, Philip Pharber Journal from the Western Mystery Tradition http://www.jwmt.org/v1n5/vibratoryform.html Women of the Golden Dawn, Mary K. Greer Witchcraft, Taschen Robin Rose Bennett https://www.learnreligions.com/chaos-magic-95940 https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1799 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_J._Carroll https://www.reddit.com/r/chaosmagick/comments/10e5849/what_does_chaos_magick_mean_to_you/ https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a35647356/what-is-chaos-magic-in-wandavision/ Shoutouts: The Golden Dawn Aleister Crowley Dion Fortune Pamela Coleman Smith Gerald Gardner Chaweon Koo

On episode 92 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss goddesses of sex and war. In this conversation, they share stories of Inanna, Queen of Heaven, and her descent to and from the Underworld. They discuss Inanna's possible ties to Astarte, Lilith, Venus, and Aphrodite, and the removal of her sacred Huluppu tree. They also talk about the mythology of the winged Isis, and ask each other why sex and death are inextricably linked in these Goddess stories. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: https://www.getty.edu/publications/egypt-classical-world/03/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess https://egyptianmuseum.org/deities-isis https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-egyptian-goddess-isis/ http://www.people.vcu.edu/~djbromle/art-symbolism/student-projects-2001/isis-rasnic.html Trilogy by H.D. https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/ https://www.timelessmyths.com/mythology/inanna/ https://www.learnreligions.com/inanna-goddess-4796590 https://www.worldhistory.org/article/215/inannas-descent-a-sumerian-tale-of-injustice/ When God was a Woman, Merlin Stone Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George Inanna: Queen of Heaven of Earth: Her stories and hymns from Sumer, Diana Wolkstein and Samuel Kramer An Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods, and Goddesses, Judika Illes https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43019/the-mythology-of-beyonces-grammy-performance/ Shoutouts: The Secrets of Isis TV show starring Joanna Cameron The Wicked and the Divine comic book series by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie

On episode 91 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Types of Magick, Part 1. In the first installment of this two-part series, two witches contemplate the history and lore of Green Witchcraft and Elemental Magick. They consider communicating with plants and trees, and the mythologies of Green Witches like Cerridwen, Flora, and Circe. They talk about building a relationship with air, earth, fire, water, and spirit, and reflect on the various entry points into the worlds of Elemental and Green Magick. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Mirrors in the Earth, Asia Suler Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden, by Claudia Müller-Ebeling, Christian Rätsch, Wolf-Dieter Storl Ph.D. Circe, Madeline Miller Bohemian Magic, Veronica Varlow The Night School, Maia Toll “The Pentagram in Witchcraft” by Mya Spalter in Witchcraft by Taschen Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer “FYI: There are Many Types of Witches,” Kerry Ward https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a37681530/types-of-witches/ Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Practices, and Ecstatic States, Thomas Hatsis and Stephen Gray The Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, Robin rose Bennett “Enchanted Woods,” Michelle Mae from Witchcraft by Taschen Shoutouts: Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev Sergius Golowin Episode 37: The Crone

On episode 90 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Sophie Strand. Sophie is a writer based in New York's Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. In this conversation, Sophie discusses her new book, “The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine.” She also talks about her relationship to tarot and fungi, and shares her perspective on the evolution of stories - including the mythology of Artemis and Dionysus. Learn more about Sophie and her offerings via her website, social media, or Substack newsletter: https://sophiestrand.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cosmogyny/ https://sophiestrand.substack.com/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 89 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the Patron Saint of Outcasts, Wednesday Addams. In this special pop-culture episode, Kristin and Kate contemplate the history of Wednesday's spooky family - including the Addams' appearance in print, sitcoms, movies, and the new Netflix series. They also contemplate the Addams' appeal (despite their refusal to conform), their relationship to witchcraft, and Wednesday as a queer icon. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: The Cultural History of 'The Addams Family' | Arts & Culture| Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cultural-history-addams-family-180973315/ 9 Wednesday Easter Eggs & Hidden Addams Family References You Missed | Teen Vogue https://www.teenvogue.com/story/netflix-wednesday-easter-eggs-and-hidden-addams-family-references-you-missed A Nursery Rhyme from the American Psychiatric Society | The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2000/09/18/a-nursery-rhyme-from-the-american-psychiatric-society#:~:text=%5BMonday%27s%20child%20is%20fair%20of,%2C%20and%20good%20and%20gay.%5D Who Is Wednesday Addams? Wednesday Addams, Explained| The Mary Sue https://www.themarysue.com/who-is-wednesday-addams-wednesday-addams-explained/ https://www.out.com/events/2022/11/10/drag-race-stars-explain-why-wednesday-addams-gay-icon https://gayety.co/jenna-ortega-dishes-on-why-wednesday-addams-is-a-gay-icon https://www.them.us/story/netflix-wednesday-addams-gay https://jezebel.com/maybe-wednesday-addams-is-gay-maybe-her-suitors-are-ju-1849843583 https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25243218/queer-meaning-definition/

On episode 88 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Chaweon Koo. Chaweon Koo is a writer of the intersection of pop culture, the occult, and futurism. Her Tik Tok @chaweonkoo is one of the most popular occult accounts on the platform, and she also interviews some of the most distinguished occultists and witches in the English-speaking world on her YouTube, “Witches & Wine.” In this conversation, Chaweon discusses digital witchcraft, casting spells on the Ethereum blockchain, and tells us about her book “Spellbound: A New Witch's Guide to Crafting the Future.” She also talks about the body as a portable altar, working with demons, and why she wants to be Hecate. Connect with Chaweon via: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chaweonkoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaweonkoo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WitchesWine/featured Buy her book here! https://bookshop.org/p/books/spell-bound-a-new-witch-s-guide-to-crafting-the-future-chaweon-koo/17381967?ean=9781922417640 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Scarlet Imprint “Moon Signs,” Anabelle Gat “The Flowering Wand,” Sophie Strand

On episode 87 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Amanda Yates Garcia. Amanda is an author, witch, and the Oracle of Los Angeles. In this episode, she speaks about being pulled into the underworld, finding her way out, and witchcraft as a lived experience. She also discusses the goddesses Medusa and Cerridwen, and explains why magick is our birthright. Connect with Amanda via her website, Instagram, or by signing up for her Substack newsletter. https://oracleoflosangeles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oracleofla/ https://oracleoflosangeles.com/subscribe/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 86 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Danica Boyce. Danica is a Pagan entrepreneur, writer, educator, and creator of the Fair Folk and Pagan Monastery Podcasts. In this special Winter Solstice conversation, Danica discusses the inspirations behind the Pagan Monastery Project, leaning into virtual communities, and respecting our desires. She also considers her views on Paganism, the magick of the Yuletide season, and shares a ritual for the Twelve Days of Christmas. Connect with Danica Boyce via: The Fair Folk Podcast (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/1G0xL1lgN2quOncVpluIWM?si=c57eeb055b874db8 Pagan Monastery Podcast (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/7xFdHUx1nJqge8Oq9Bs1GY?si=2fda8e2943cc4c50 Instagram: @danicaboyce https://www.instagram.com/danica.boyce/ And if you feel called to answer the Pagan Monastery call for contributors, copy and paste this URL in your browser to sign up for Danica's newsletter and learn more about the quest: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a0e10c46c0a5596e034750 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 85 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview artist and magickal practitioner, Edgar Fabián Frías. Through their art, Edgar emphasizes historical legacies and acts of resistance, resiliency, and radical imagination within the context of Indigenous Futurism, spirituality, play, pedagogy, animism, and queer aesthetics. In this conversation, they speak about the intersections of art and magick, the word ‘mutant,' and the power of being slippery. They also speak about NFTs, validating play, and failure as a sacred part of their practice. Connect with Edgar via their: Website: www.edgarfabianfrias.org Instagram: @edgarfabianfrias YouTube: www.youtube.com/@edgarfabianfrias Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

After a break from recording this year I have been so touched by the amount of messages I have received asking when the podcast will be returning. Today's episode will give you all the juicy details about the transformation this podcast is about to undergo. It is the end of the journey for the Dissected Woman Podcast but I am so thrilled to announce that the Art of Alchemy Podcast will emerge this Thursday. I can't wait for you to hear the first episode. Join me on instagram to find out more about what is going on in my world:http://www.instagram.com/natasha.degrunwald

Why is it important to know yourself? How can this knowledge help you in life? Today's episode dives into this topic in an empowering way! Listen in for more details and to learn how knowing more about who you are and what brings you joy can be a powerful way to: - Love yourself - Reduce self-criticism and judgement - Live a more authentic, fulfilling, and joyful life In Kumbay'all episode 51 Amanda has a great conversation with Lauren Ivy about the power of getting to know yourself better, including topics like: - Human design and how it can help you - Things to consider if you're evaluating making a change in your life - The power of the pause - How to tap into your body for wisdom - Lauren's meditation practice (after 20 years of experimenting!) - How to journal to expand awareness About Lauren: Lauren Ivy is an Empowerment & Authenticity Coach and is the owner of Open to Alchemy. She helps clients feel more free and fulfilled using a variety of self-discovery modalities including Human Design, Energy Alignment and Intuitive Guidance. She helps clients get the clarity they need with identifying their gifts, what brings them joy, and how they can align with their purpose and step into the truest, fullest possibility for themselves. Lauren is also the host of the Open to Alchemy podcast. If you enjoyed this episode please share it, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. We love hearing from you and we appreciate your support! hello@kumbayallpodcast.com - Let us know what you thought of this episode! Open to Alchemy - learn more about Lauren and how to work with her Open to Alchemy Podcast - check out Lauren's podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) Renew Pelvic Health - Amanda's practice in Atlanta, GA @renewpelvichealth on Instagram or Facebook Progressive Pelvic Education - online courses on pelvic health @progressive.pelvic.ed on Instagram or Facebook

On episode 83 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby continue their Mythological Creatures Series with an episode on the Mermaid and the Sidhe. In this conversation, they discuss the Rusalky, the Siren's Song, and the Merfolk's enchanted comb. They also talk about the Sidhe, including the Banshee, Washing Woman at the Ford, Cat Sidhe, and other faerie creatures from the Celtic Otherworld. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen "Shapeshifter Series: The Rusulky" - TamedWild.com Blog "Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods" by Madame Pamita Lusty Ladies: Mermaids in the Medieval Church by Patricia Radford http://homepage.eircom.net/~archaeology/three/mermaid.htm INSIGHT Magazine - Mermaids (eircom.net) "Women's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects" by Barbara Walker "Shadows of the Goddess - The Mermaid" by Scarlett deMason https://serena-mare.livejournal.com/3818.html "Mermaids: Myths, Legends and Lore" by Skye Alexander "The Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd "A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids" by Margot Datz "Magickal Mermaids and Water Creatures" by DJ Conway Annals of Ulster and the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters

On episode 82 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby begin a new series on mythological creatures. In the first installment of this series, two witches discuss the Unicorn and the Phoenix. They talk about the Unicorn's mystique, desire for peace, and its magickal horn. They consider the Phoenix's relationship to the sun, destruction, transformation, and rebirth. They share Unicorn tales, Phoenix stories, and consider the immortality of these ancient beings. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Red Book of Animal Stories" by Andrew Lang "Breverton's Phantasmagoria: A Compendium of Monsters, Myths, & Legends" by Terry Breverton "A Dictionary of Symbols" by J.E. Cirlot "Mara: The Nightmare Legend" by Alexandra Bittner https://alexandrabittner.com/mara-the-nightmare-legend/ Tamed Wild Blog - Animal Symbology, The Phoenix https://tamedwild.com/a/blog/animal-symbology-the-phoenix https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/t-magazine/unicorns-culture-myth.html https://www.wired.com/2015/02/fantastically-wrong-unicorn/ https://www.thecut.com/2019/08/sarah-laskow-unicorn-history-book-qa.html "The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle "The Unicorn Chronicles" by Bruce Coville “The Natural History of Unicorns” by Chris Lavers Shoutouts:

On episode 81 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk with Madame Pamita. Madame Pamita is a Ukrainian diaspora witch, teacher, author, candle maker, spellcaster, and tarot reader. In this episode, Madame Pamita discusses the role of a storyteller and the inspirations behind her book, “Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods.” She also talks about crones, crossroads, mortar and pestles, initiations, motankas, and the history of embroidery in magick and ritual. Learn more about Madame Pamita and her offerings via: ParlourofWonders.com WitchcraftWorkshops.com YouTube: youtube.com/madamepamita Instagram: @madamepamita Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita Shoutouts:

Episode Description On episode 80 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the relationship between psychedelic states and witchcraft. They talk about magickal elixirs, like those given to initiates of the Eleusinian Mysteries, and Circe's ‘love filters.' They consider magic mushrooms, mandrake, poppy flowers, LSD, and how these substances played a role in journeying, dreamwork, and divination. They talk about Isis, Hecate, Inanna, Demeter, Persephone, Asclepius, Maria Sabina, St. Nick, and reflect on the connection between ergot (a psychoactive fungus) and the Salem Witch Trials. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Plants of the Gods” by Richard Evan Schultes, Albert Hofman, and Christian Ratsch “Witchcraft Medicine” by Claudia Muller Ebeling, Christian Ratsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl “Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Spirit Plants, Magical Practices, and Ecstatic States” by Thomas Hatsis "The Witch's Ointment" by Thomas Hatsis "Pharmako Gnosis: Plant Teachers and the Poison Path" by Dale Pendell "Maria Sabina: Selections (Poets for the Millennium)," Volume 2 by Maria Sabina and Jerome Rothenberg “Mushrooms and Mankind” by James Arthur “Missing Witches” by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens “Psychedelics & Witchcraft: Deliriants, Soporifics, & Folklore.” Tripsitter.com, 2022 “Why Do Witches Ride Brooms?” via The Atlantic Merry Jane John Rush via LiveScience Dr. Linnda Caporael from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute HistoricMysteries.com Heriberto Yepez Hieroglyphica, sive, de sacris Aegyptiorvm aliarvmqve gentivm listeris commentari (1575 manuscript)

On episode 79 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss protection spells and curses, and where these types of magick intersect. They reflect on rituals designed to bind, ward, glamour, or render the practitioner invisible. They also talk about curse tablets, the Evil Eye, enchanted poppets, witch bottles, and talismans designed to shield or hex. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Witchcraft: The Library of Esoterica by Taschen and Jess Hundley Pat Devin, The Covenant of the Goddess "Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky​ “The Magic of the Horseshoe” by Folklorist Rober Means Lawrence, 1898. “Ozark Magic and Folklore” by Vance Randolph Shoutouts: The Craft Baba Yaga Medusa

On episode 78 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Poetry Witch Annie Finch for a special Samhain surprise. In this conversation, Annie discusses the crossroads of poetry and Witchcraft, diving deep into meter's power, language, and spells. Together, they talk about the importance of feminism and reproductive rights and explore the ancient history of matricultures. She also shares a special Samhain poem for this sacred time of the year. You can learn more about Annie and her offerings through her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter. https://anniefinch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepoetrywitch/ https://www.facebook.com/anniefinchpoet Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Hecate's Liminal Rites: A Study of the rituals, magic and symbols of the torch-bearing Triple Goddess of the Crossroads The Odyssey by Homer https://anniefinch.com/a-blessing-on-the-poets/ https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/53066/samhain

On episode 77 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and heathen visionary Danielle Dulsky. In this conversation, Danielle discusses ancestral storytelling and the importance of finding guiding myths during times of uncertainty. She also reminisces on the dark months, word witchery as a form of oracular divination, and the inspirations behind her new book, “The Holy Wild Grimoire.” Learn more about Danielle and her offerings via her website, Instagram, Facebook, or by signing up for her newsletter. DanielleDulsky.com @wildwolfwoman Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Book recommendations: “The Holy Wild Grimoire” by Danielle Dulsky “Mirrors in the Earth” by Asia Suler “Stag Cult” by Dr. Martin Shaw “Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods” by Madame Pamita “The Night School: Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human” by Maia Toll “The Power of Breathwork” by Jennifer Patterson “Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper” by Kristin Lisenby & Caitlyn Barone “Spiral Dance” by Starhawk “Drawing Down the Moon” by Margot Adler Also books by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Robin Rose Bennett, Tamora Pierce, Bruce Coville, and Gail Carson Levine

On episode 76 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew speak with paranormal investigator and liminal being Amanda Paulson. With over 12 years of experience, Amanda travels the country as a solo investigator and shares her adventures on her social media platform, Pretty Fn Spooky. In this conversation, Amanda discusses the intersections between the natural and spirit worlds and the different lenses through which to view paranormal phenomena. Amanda also shares some stories of her recent travels, including the Paris Catacombs, a haunted garden, and a crop circle museum. Learn more about Amanda by visiting her website, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Website: PrettyFnSpooky.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyfnspooky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandadpaulson Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandadpaulson Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Shoutouts: Death is With Me - Documentary

On episode 75 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist Jennifer Patterson. A trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and grief worker, Jennifer uses plants, breath, and words to explore survivorhood and healing. In this conversation, they consider Datura as crossroads medicine and our desire to work with poisonous plants. They also talk about Hecate, existing in the Underworld, and Jennifer's private practice Corpus Ritual. Jennifer has monthly virtual workshops as well as an herbal shop online. Consider signing up for her workshop 'Breathwork for Grief' on October 27th - sliding scale available. Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @corpusritual or her website CorpusRitual.com. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "The Power of Breathwork: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing" by Jennifer Patterson "Queering Sexual Violence" by Jennifer Patterson Shoutouts:

On episode 74 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview author and herbalist, Asia Suler. Asia is an earth intuitive and the guide behind One Willow Apothecaries— an online hub for learning, healing, and connecting with the living world. In this episode, they talk about animism and why cultivating boundaries is an act of self-compassion. They also share some stories from Asia's new book, “Mirrors in the Earth.” Connect with Asia: OneWillowApothecaries.com Instagram: @asiasuler Purchase “Mirrors in the Earth”: https://onewillowapothecaries.com/mirrors-in-the-earth/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

No one is exempt from carrying some kind of emotional baggage and trauma. The odds that you were raised without some kind of trauma are nearly impossible. Trauma doesn't look the same for everyone, and so it isn't necessarily a result of being raised in a dysfunctional home.   “I don't think you can think your way through healing, I think you have to feel your way through it.” -Trish Law  Many people are brought up in quiet, loving families and still carry emotional baggage and trauma with them into their adult life. It's so important that you release those stuck emotions you've been holding onto, and that maybe you're not even aware of.  It's such an honor to have Trish Law join me on today's episode. She is such an incredible life coach and breathwork teacher. She's a solopreneur and host of The Alchemy Podcast. Through transformational breathwork, Trish has helped me have some of the biggest emotional releases I have ever experienced. In this episode, Trish shares:  Her experience with learning to trust her body after severe panic attacks  Healthy coping techniques she used to “manage” and mask emotional blocks  The power of breathwork to release stuck emotions and trauma  How to responsibly manage the ego without killing the ego  Trisha does an incredible job articulating exactly why transformational breathwork is able to unlock deep levels of trauma in ways that affect our nervous system and helps our energy move more freely as we continue to do the work.  “This circular breathwork, this transformational breathwork, literally addresses trauma, that's what it's designed to do, so it goes right to the source of a lot of our suffering.”-Trish Law  If trauma is really a separation from self as Trish explains it, then you owe it to yourself and to the people you love to heal. As she says, it's not a process you'll be able to think your way through, you're going to have to feel you way through to the other side of healing and emotional release that you deserve.  Connect with Trish Law:  Website: https://trishlawcoaching.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrishlaw/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 73 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview writer and artist Jessica Hundley. As the visionary and editor behind Taschen's Library of Esoterica, a book series exploring the visual history of Tarot, Astrology, Witchcraft, Plant Magick and esoteric traditions, Jessica discusses her role as storyteller and seeker. Together, they talk about community, inspiration, and bringing forgotten things back into the light. Connect with Jessica Hundley: Website: JessicaHundley.com Instagram: @jesshundley Learn more about the Library of Esoterica: Website: Taschen.com Instagram: @thelibraryofesoterica Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 72 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby contemplate Mabon and the second harvest. They talk about fields of grain, and grain's connection to tarot, astrology, and harvesttime folklore. They also discuss spider mythology, soil-centric folk magic, and what it means to be a Dirt Witch. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: https://oi.uchicago.edu/sites/oi.uchicago.edu/files/uploads/shared/docs/saoc54_4th.pdf Ozark Folk Magic by Brandon Weston A Dictionary of Symbols, J.E. Cirlot

On episode 71 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby talk nostalgia magick with artist and witch, Caitlyn Barone. Known online as @flowerchildarts, Caitlyn is the co-creator of Pointy Hat Press, an independent publishing house exploring Paganism and Witchcraft through a modern lens. She is also the co-creator and illustrator behind Little Witch Books, a “children's” book series for witches of all ages. In this episode, they discuss the value of play, nostalgia as a muse, and how to connect with our inner Little Witch. How to connect with Caitlyn: Follow her on instagram: @flowerchildarts Pre-order Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper: LittleWitchBooks.com Learn more about Little Witch and Pointy Hat Press: @littlewitchbooks @pointyhatpress Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 70 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby are joined by the Tamed Wild astrologer and shadow work coach Marisa Cottrill, @allmyancestors. Together they talk about Leo season on the horizon, and reflect on the ways to work with Leo's energy and fiery, confident nature. They also discuss shadow work, learning to connect with your own seasons, Lion's Gate Portal, and other celestial themes for summer. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

Meet my next guest on The Nourished Soul Podcast Intuitive Business Coach, Lauren Ivy @open.to.alchemy  Lauren is the Founder of Open to Alchemy & host of the Open to Alchemy Podcast. After a successful career in Advertising, Lauren discovered the magic of Human Design. She now works with aspiring and current entrepreneurs to fully embody their CEO vibes in a way that feels energetically aligned. Lauren describes her role as a practitioner that helps people combine their passion and purpose to create a sustainable, soul-fulfilling business, side hustle or practitioner service.  Find Lauren here: https://opentoalchemy.com/

On episode 69 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast (the last episode in Season Two!), hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the magick of portals. They talk about the Summer Solstice as a portal and the possibility of portals in our magickal practice. They also reflect on bodies of water, plants, crossroads, and the moon as portals, and how to work with these spaces. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “From Afar it is an Island” by Bruno Munari “Of Oak, Ash, and Thorn” by D.J. Conway Shoutouts: Lao-Tse Marisa Cottrill

On episode 68 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss divination with books and the magick of stories. They talk about bibliomancy, aleuromancy, and crafting a channeled writing practice. They also reflect on solar deities and share some summer goddess tales, including those of Aine, Aurora, and Brighid. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “Crafting Magick with Pen and Ink” by Susan Peznecker "The God Mercury" by Kate Belew https://tamedwild.com/a/blog/the-god-mercury The Goddess Guidance Oracle Deck and Guidebook by Doreen Virtue

On episode 67 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Shelby Bundy and Danielle Fried. Shelby and Danielle are the hosts of the Witchy Business Podcast and the women behind the curtain at Tamed Wild. In this episode, they reflect on how Tamed Wild began, where it's going, and what they've learned through working in the business sector of spirituality. They talk about being seen on social media and finding witchy friends, as well as what they have planned for the upcoming summer break. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 66 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss fire magick. They talk about hearth goddesses, candle spells, and fire scrying. They consider fire's relationship to boundaries, alchemy, and mythical being, the salamander. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “A Dictionary of Symbols,” J.E. Circlot “Mermaids, Sylphs, Gnomes,and Salamanders: Dialogues with the Kings and Queens of Nature,” William R. Mistele Hearth Witches Article: https://magickandalchemy.com/goddess-series-the-hearth-witches/ Leonardo Da Vinci Paracelsus Shoutouts: Maia Toll @prettyfnspooky

On episode 65 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss lunar gardening and plant allies for the Summer Solstice. They reflect on the garden as an altar, gardening as spellwork, and why people might tend to their plants based on the phase of the moon. They also talk about tree magick, bee folklore, and other symbols of the season. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Monty Waldin, “Biodynamic Gardening” Colleen English, “Telling the Bees” Kate Belew, “Animal Symbology: The Horse” https://magickandalchemy.com/animal-symbology-the-horse/ Shoutouts: Ram Dass, "Be Here Now"

On episode 64 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss handfasting and Pagan wedding rituals. They explore the symbolism behind binding lovers' hands, June marriages, and the expression, ‘tying the knot.' They also talk about handfasting in pop culture, blacksmith priests, and why ‘jumping the broom' isn't just for newlyweds. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Robin Rose Bennet, "Healing Magic" GretnaGreen.com Llewellyn Sabbat Series Books, "Beltane" Shoutouts: Kat Maeir, “Engeretic Herbalism” Max Porter, “Grief is a Thing With Feathers” Alice Hoffman, “The Red Garden” Christopher Pike, “Witch”

On episode 63 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby ask the Witch Wide Web: Who is a Witch? What is Magick? And, what is Witchcraft? They discuss these questions, along with a few others, like ‘How do you deal with wishes that don't manifest,” additionally, “tips for blessings when moving into a new home,” and “how do I join a witchy community as in in-the-closet Witch in a small, southern town.” Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: “High Magick,” Damien Echols “Angels and Archangels,” Damien Echols

On episode 62 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss the archetypal mother. To expand on a previous episode from the first season, Kate and Kristin explore the Great Mother's relationship to drumming, vultures, and the Underworld. They also talk about Saintcraft as a form of magick, and discuss the iconography and veneration of the Virgin Mary and The Madonnas. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: "When the Drummers were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm" by Layne Redmond "A Dictionary of Symbols" by J.E. Cirlot Saintcraft Workshop, Dakota St. Clare, Catland Books

On Episode 61 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss wind and weather magick, feather folklore, and messages from birds this Beltane season. They speak about working with the directions of the wind in rituals, and how to connect with the messages and stories from birds. They also discuss folklore and the history of wind and sailing, windchimes, feather divination, synchronicity, Turkey Vultures, Mourning Doves, Robins, and Starlings. Learn more here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250024114/whenwomenwerebirds https://www.cryptonaturalist.com/ https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-wild-unknown-animal-spirit-deck-and-guidebook-official-keepsake-box-set-kim-krans?variant=32116807761954 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Release date: 27 April 2022 P-line: ℗ Tamed Wild

On Episode 60 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss Cannabis in magick and ritual. They speak about the history of the plant, both celebrated and persecuted, and how to connect with the spirit of Cannabis. They also discuss trickster energy, a few ideas for rituals and magick, the potential overlap between witch hunts and drug laws, and the role of Cannabis in ancient ceremonies. Learn more about Cannabis Magick here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Witchcraft-Medicine/Claudia-Muller-Ebeling/9780892819713 https://tamedwild.com/products/high-magick https://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/ancient-history-of-cannabis-use/ Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Release date: 13 April 2022 P-line: ℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 59 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Val of Woodspell Apothecary. Val is an herbalist, moon gardener, and artist living in Michigan's northwoods on unceded Anishinaabek land. She is the owner of Woodspell Apothecary where she offers potent plant tonics and herbal goods for those who wish to bridge the practical and magical healing aspects of plant medicine. Together they discuss bitters, listening to the plants and herbalism for spring, the folklore and magick of Michigan, and how to begin a journey with the natural world. Learn more about Val and Woodspell Apothecary here: https://www.woodspells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/woodspell.apothecary/?hl=en https://www.woodspells.com/healers-moon Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Release date: 23 March 2022 P-line: ℗ Tamed Wild

On episode 58 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby discuss fairy folklore. They speak about Queen Mab, the Cottingley Fairies, and how to work with belief in fairies. They also share a few fairy tales and consider the Fae Folk's relationship to shapeshifting, animals, and witches. Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio. Sources: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Book, “The Coming of the Fairies,” The Cottingley Fairies - Historic UK (historic-uk.com) Storytime: The She-Wolf – Magick & Alchemy https://magickandalchemy.com/storytime-the-she-wolf/ Queen Mab of the Faeries – Magick & Alchemy https://magickandalchemy.com/queen-mab-of-the-faeries/

On episode 57 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Dr. Bobby Klein. This episode is in honor and memory of Dr. Bobby Klein's work. Dr. Bobby Klein was a clinical psychologist, spiritual and psychological educator, writer, and intuitive Life Path Counselor. He began his long career as a pop icon photographer in the 60's working with legends of the era including Janis Joplin and the Doors and earned international renown by spearheading the West's introduction to mysticism and Eastern philosophy. In this episode they discuss dreamwork, coming to wholeness and the authentic self, the divination tool, the I Ching, and connecting with intuition. Rest in peace and power, Bobby, In Lak'ech Ala K'in (I am the other you). Learn more about Dr. Bobby Klein: https://www.bobbyklein.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3DPUNLrIcyYIKk39tM3BBz?si=1f3bb9b80b11437e https://www.instagram.com/bobbykleinofficial/?hl=en https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Ching-hardcover-Bobby-Margaret/dp/0578831910/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 56 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with Amy Torok and Risa Dickens. Amy and Risa are witches, podcasters, authors, and the creators behind the Missing Witches project. They discuss magick as resistance work, amplifying marginalized voices, and witch aesthetic as a portal. They share their plans for the Spring Equinox and why calling in new ways of thinking is a potent spell, no matter the season. Learn more about the Missing Witches: Website: www.missingwitches.com Instagram: @missingwitches Patreon: www.patreon.com/MissingWitches Buy the Missing Witches book! www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/659307/missing-witches-by-risa-dickens/9781623175726 Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 55 of the Magick & Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby speak with AJA Daashuur, The Spirit Guide Coach. AJA is a life coach, medium, and creator of the Spirit House Collective. In this episode, AJA shares what she has learned from doing this sacred work, including, what is a spirit guide? What is their purpose? And how can we communicate with them? She also reflects on why she began talking with spirits and shares a message from her guides in real-time. To learn more about AJA and her work: Website: www.thespiritguidecoach.com Instagram: @thespiritguidecoach Patreon: www.patreon.com/thespiritguidecoach Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.

On episode 54 of the Magick and Alchemy Podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew interview fellow witch, Liza Fenster. Liza is a professional tarot reader and energetic healer. In this episode, Liza talks about her relationship to planetary magick, curiosity, and the ebb of flow of our magickal practice. She also contemplates the Lover's archetype and why she believes our heart's desire is a reflection of our highest self. Learn more about Liza and her offerings via her social media or website. Instagram: @crow.mother Website: www.thecrowmother.com Email: Liza@thecrowmother.com Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio.