Waking Up The Witch

Join us in this heartfelt episode as we dive deep into Paula Kirsch's journey from childhood to becoming an herbalist, psychedelic minister, and community builder in Maine. We explore her experiences growing up amid adversity, her passion for nature's healing gifts, and her inspiring work supporting authentic community spaces and sacred practices. Paula’s story is a testament to resilience, curios...

Eileen March is a spiritual coach, energy healer, podcast host, author, and slow-living witch devoted to helping women reclaim their power, reconnect with their bodies, and re-enchant their everyday lives. With a background in both midwifery and religious studies, Eileen bridges the sacred and the practical, weaving together science, spirit, and soul. Eileen is the founder of My Luminous Life and...

Dana Whitby is the author of The Inner Compass Oracle, a 48-card deck and guidebook designed to help empaths activate their intuition and trust their inner guidance. With a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling, Dana began her career in traditional mental health before a spiritual awakening expanded her work into the mystical realms. She has been reading Tarot and Oracle cards sin...

Join us for an inspiring discussion with Madison Murphy Barney, a two-spirit author, doula, and community builder, as she explores the deep wisdom found in mushrooms, navigating life's thresholds, and fostering authentic community care. This episode is a call to reconnect with nature, ancestral knowledge, and each other to create a more sustainable and whole world. Themes we explore in this conver...

Danielle Mercurio reads patterns most people can't see; across birth charts, energy fields, spaces, relationships, and business dynamics. A metaphysical and intuitive guide based in Austin, TX, Danielle works at the intersection of astrology, energetic architecture, and pattern recognition; blending astrocartography, feng shui, hypnotherapy, and deep psychic knowing. She hosts The Danielle Mercuri...

In this episode, Amber Renee shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, shedding shame, and reembodying her divine feminine. We delve into her personal stories of awakening, sexual healing, and embracing her authentic power as a witch, priestess, and leader. Tune in for raw insights on motherhood, spirituality, and how to reclaim your true self in a patriarchal world. In this episode: Amber’s...

In this episode, Taylar and Amber are joined by Kaytlin Bailey, a passionate sex worker rights advocate, stand up comedian, and notorious old pro. Kaytlin candidly shares personal stories, insights on policy, and her journey through activism for the oldest profession. Your Witches deep dive about the histories, myths, and realities of sex work and witchcraft, exploring their intersections, societa...

In this episode, we explore the profound journey of embracing spiritual practices, debunking societal misconceptions about witches, and the power of community and activism in shaping collective change. Our guest, Maritza Schäfer, shares her inspiring story from growing up in Chile to becoming a witch and activist in California, highlighting how spirituality and activism intertwine. In this episode...

In this heartfelt episode, Stefanie Caponi shares her transformative journey from childhood moves to becoming a renowned astrologer, tarot reader, and author. Dive deep into her story of resilience, shadow work, and embracing the magic within to create a life aligned with true authenticity and purpose. In this episode: Stefanie recounts her early childhood experiences and the significance of movin...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , Amber and Taylar sit down with Sadie Olson for a juicy, joy-filled conversation about confidence, magic, and letting your inner witch have some fun. Sadie shares her journey from growing up Catholic to fully embracing her identity as a witch and psychic medium—one shaped by travel, healing, and deep trust in divine timing. From sacred sites across the globe to th...

What if connecting with Spirit was less fear… and more fun? This week on Waking Up The Witch, we’re joined by Barbra Banner, a psychic evidential trance medium who said yes to her gifts later in life—and never looked back. Barbra shares how Spirit shows up through laughter, love, and unmistakable signs, reminding us that the veil is thinner (and friendlier) than we think. We talk about reincarnati...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , Amber and Taylar sit down with the powerful Danielle Crease , a personal trainer and breathwork coach whose story is rooted in survival, embodiment, and radical self-trust. Danielle shares her journey from a challenging childhood in Miami to a life-altering near-death experience caused by a boating accident—an initiation that cracked her open and reshaped everyth...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , Amber and Taylar welcome Mike Mayes , also known as the Blue Collar Astrologer , for a raw and real conversation about authenticity, astrology, and carving your own path. Mike shares stories from his upbringing in Louisville, Kentucky—shaped by contrasting parental influences, punk rock energy, skate culture, and a father involved in a motorcycle gang. His early...

In this unedited episode, Taylar & Amber reflect on the past year, sharing personal highs and lows, business achievements, and future goals. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing personal life with business, the joy of community support, and the excitement of upcoming projects. They also discuss the importance of authenticity, the impact of planetary shifts, and the significa...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , we sit down with the one of Taylar's bestie - Jessi Utley , whose life story is woven with resilience, compassion, and a whole lot of heart. From growing up in Illinois to stepping into her calling as a nurse practitioner, Jessi takes us on a journey through the moments that shaped her including the messy, the magical, and everything in between. She opens up abou...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , we sit down with the radiant Morgan Blackman , a holistic wealth coach who weaves financial wisdom with spiritual grounding in the most magical, empowering way. Morgan shares her story of growing up in a Caribbean immigrant family in Toronto—where money was often a source of stress—and how those early experiences shaped her desire to help others heal their relati...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , Amber and Taylar sit down with the luminous Hope Allen , a holistic aesthetician whose healing journey is as powerful as the work she now offers the world. Hope opens up about her complicated childhood, the ache of family estrangement, and the resilience it took to rebuild her life from the inside out. Through her story, we explore how grief can carve new pathway...

This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with the incredible Samantha Turpin—therapist and death doula—to unravel the layers of grief, legacy, and the great mystery of what happens when we leave this realm. Samantha shares her path into end-of-life work, the supernatural experiences that shaped her journey, and why embracing mortality can actually bring us closer to our power, o...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , Amber and Taylar welcome back our dear friend Jaxon , who returns to share his fascinating journey from leaving Mormonism to stepping fully into his path as a professional dream worker. Together, we wander through the dream realm—exploring how our subconscious speaks in symbols, how lucid dreaming can expand our spiritual awareness, and how our nighttime visions...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , Amber and Taylar sit down with the luminous Lora Cheadle ~ Betrayal Recovery Expert, spiritual channel, and trauma-aware coach ~ for a deeply healing conversation on betrayal, transformation, and reclaiming your power. Once a corporate attorney, Lora’s journey through personal betrayal became the initiation that guided her into her truth as a spiritual teacher an...

This week on Waking Up The Witch , Amber and Taylar sit down with the radiant Zania, host of the Retrospective Paths podcast, for a soul-nourishing conversation on healing, growth, and the magic of storytelling. Zania opens up about her journey through postpartum depression, the lessons she’s gathered along her healing path, and the inspiration that sparked her own podcast. Together, we explore th...

Enjoy this bonus episode of Waking Up The Witch on Unexplained Oregon Podcast! Welcome to Unexplained Oregon, where the dark, mysterious, and mystical collide. Hosted by Christine and Kim, we dive into Oregon’s most chilling true crime stories, unsolved mysteries, and the supernatural phenomena that make the Pacific Northwest a haven for the unexplained. But this isn’t just a true crime podcast--t...

TW: SA, Child Abuse 💛If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse please call ( 800)-656-4673 or visit www.rainn.org In this deeply vulnerable and powerful episode, our host Amber opens her heart and shares the first chapter of her story—the moments that shaped her, the wounds she carried, and the path that began her awakening. From a childhood marked by challenge and heartache to the...

TW: SA, Child Abuse 💛If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse please call ( 800)-656-4673 or visit www.rainn.org In this deeply vulnerable and powerful episode, our host Amber opens her heart and shares the first chapter of her story—the moments that shaped her, the wounds she carried, and the path that began her awakening. From a childhood marked by challenge and heartache to the...

✨ Way Back Wednesday ✨ We’re taking it back to the archives, babes! This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite past episodes while we pause to focus on what we're brewing up behind the scenes. Whether you missed it the first time or you’re here for a little nostalgic magic, enjoy this trip down memory lane with us. 🌙🔮 ENJOY 💫 In this episode of Waking Up The Witch, we embark on a captiva...