Big Crystal Energy Podcast - Crystals, Glamour, and Magic for Liminal Spaces

In this Season 3 anchor episode of Big Crystal Energy , Ashleigh introduces The Season of the Veil and explores what it really means to stand between worlds. The episode opens with a Season 3 manifesto and then dives into: What the veil is (and what it isn’t) Liminal spaces as periods of transition, identity shifts, and becoming What people mean when they say “the veil is thin” Spirit communicatio...

The Crystal Library: Celestite & the Art of Inhabiting Liminal Space  In this intimate episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh shares the story of celestite, the crystal that quietly sparked her spiritual awakening. Rather than focusing on textbook meanings, this episode explores celestite as a touchstone—a stone of grounding, remembrance, and return. Ashleigh reflects on postpartum struggle,...

SEASON 3, EPISODE 3: CAPRICORN SEASON  Episode Description Capricorn season doesn't announce itself—it settles in. Explore the quiet magic of this threshold season and discover why the sea goat is the ultimate liminal being: half land, half sea, moving between structure and intuition. What You'll Learn Why Capricorn lives in the veil between who you were and who you're becoming The...

From childhood obsession with the movie Romancing the Stone to claiming emerald as my crystal of 2026 - this is a deep dive into why emerald is THE stone of magic, vision, and transformation. I explore the geology that reveals the magic, the Emerald Tablet's "as above, so below" teaching, and the medieval legend connecting emerald to both Lucifer's crown and the Holy Grail. Thi...

BIG CRYSTAL ENERGY - SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 Welcome to Season 3! This year, we're stepping through the veil and into liminal space—embracing the in-between, the becoming, the gorgeous uncertainty of transformation. In this episode, I'm sharing the four anchors guiding my 2026: my word of the year (Opulence), crystal of the year (Emerald), color of the year (Red), and tarot card of the year (...

Some moments aren’t about beginning or ending - but about standing quietly in between. ✨💜 In this final Crystal Library episode of 2025, Big Crystal Energy host Ashleigh Bodell invites you to cross the threshold with Amethyst, a crystal long associated with protection, intuition, dreams, and spiritual transition. As the year draws to a close, Ashleigh reflects on growth, change, and the power of...

What if manifestation wasn’t about wishing harder - but about aligning deeper? ✨ In this powerful episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell is joined by her best friend and manifestation queen Stefanie Dingbaum for an honest, energizing conversation about creating a soul-aligned 2026. Together, they break down the real difference between goal-setting and intentional living and why visio...

What if stillness wasn’t weakness - but a quiet form of courage?  In this Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell explores the serene, steady magic of Aquamarine - a crystal long associated with emotional clarity, calm strength, and gentle truth. Recorded on the Winter Solstice, this episode reflects on the contrast between seasonal chaos and the deep wisdom that winter...

As the year turns inward and the longest night arrives, Yule invites us to slow down, rest, and honor the quiet magic of winter.  In this cozy Wheel of the Year episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell guides you through the ancient roots and modern meaning of Yule, the Winter Solstice, and the sacred return of the light. Blending folklore, personal stories, and gentle ritual wisdom, As...

One hundred episodes ago, this podcast began as a quiet nudge - a pull toward crystals, intuition, and something deeper that couldn’t be ignored. ✨ In this milestone 100th episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell reflects on the journey that unfolded when she chose to trust her inner voice. From navigating motherhood and hard seasons to embracing spirituality, magic, and personal trans...

What if Sagittarius season isn’t just about movement and adventure - but about learning when to pause, listen, and aim with intention?  In this expansive episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell - a Sagittarius sun and lifelong seeker - dives into the visionary fire of Sagittarius season. Blending her grounded life in medicine with her love for magic and mysticism, Ashleigh explores the...

What do Cleopatra’s eyeshadow, royal tombs, priestess lore, and personal legacy all have in common?  Lapis Lazuli.  In this moving Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell dives into the mystical world of Lapis Lazuli - the ancient blue stone of intuition, spiritual sight, truth, and memory. Ashleigh shares heartfelt reflections, including a touching tribute to her Aunt...

What happens when fashion, art, and magic collide? You get Cassie -  The Spooky Mama, a creator whose wearable art is as powerful as it is playful.  In this heartfelt and witchy episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with Cassie to explore how alternative style, spooky aesthetics, and polymer clay alchemy can help us express who we truly are. From her journey out of traditio...

What if abundance wasn’t just about money, but about clarity, confidence, and the fire that moves you forward? ✨🔥 In this glittering Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell takes you deep into the world of Pyrite - a stone that blends childlike wonder with structured, grounded fire. Often mislabeled as “fool’s gold,” Pyrite reveals itself here as a crystal of true emp...

Looking for the perfect magical gifts this holiday season - without buying from big box stores?  In this enchanting holiday special of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell reveals her Witchy Wish List 2025, featuring her favorite small businesses, indie artists, mystical makers, and magical shops (including gems from legendary Salem!). If you’ve been searching for unique, intentional, and spir...

What does Malachite have in common with gothic storytelling, emotional transformation, and deep earth wisdom?  In this hypnotic Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell unravels the layered magic of Malachite - a stone of protection, emotional honesty, and metamorphosis. Inspired by the swirling green dress from Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein , Ashleigh...

What if tarot wasn’t something you memorize - but something you talk to ? In this magical episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell welcomes her first-ever tarot guest, Samantha Rose Hicks - author of Talking with the Tarot: Conversations with Your 78 New Best Friends. A grief alchemist, intuitive teacher, and crystal expert, Samantha shares her vibrant, no-fear approach to tarot that ma...

Think you know Rose Quartz? Think again.  In this eye-opening Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell breaks the mold and takes you far beyond the usual “Stone of Love” narrative. Through the story of her own lavender rose quartz sphere, Ashleigh invites you to rediscover this iconic crystal through your intuition, your relationship, and your lived experience. Explore R...

What happens when two magical friends follow the call of New Orleans and find freedom in the shadows? In this soulful episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell and her lifelong friend Sarah reflect on their mystical pilgrimage to the Anne Rice Celebration of Life and the Endless Nights Vampire Ball. Between laughter, tears, and gothic glamour, they share powerful insights about friendshi...

Is Black Tourmaline really about protection - or have we misunderstood its true power?  In this thought-provoking Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell redefines one of the most popular stones in the metaphysical world. Going beyond superstition, Ashleigh blends science, spirituality, and personal experience to demonstrate that Black Tourmaline’s true magic lies not i...

What if every ending was just the beginning of your next transformation?  In this Big Crystal Energy deep dive, host Ashleigh Bodell explores the intense, mystical energy of Scorpio Season - a time of death, rebirth, and profound renewal. Drawing inspiration from the myth of Persephone, the Phoenix, and her own shadow-season experiences, Ashleigh reveals how to work with this energy through crysta...

What does it mean to burn, transform, and rise again - stone by stone, spell by spell? In this shadow-drenched Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell takes you deep into the world of Garnet, the legendary Vampire Stone . Straight from her mystical adventures in New Orleans, Ashleigh unpacks how Garnet mirrors the sacred cycle of life, death, and rebirth - where hunger...

What exactly is Samhain, and why do witches call it the Witch’s New Year ? 🍂✨ In this special Wheel of the Year kickoff episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell takes you on a journey through the magic, mystery, and meaning of Samhain - the time when the veil thins, shadows rise, and transformation begins. From humorous Halloween chaos at home to deeply personal reflections on growth,...

Why has Bloodstone been known for centuries as the Witch’s Stone of Courage and Protection ?  In this mystical Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell explores the ancient origins and enduring power of Bloodstone - a crystal once treasured by warriors, healers, and witches. Discover its sacred history through Egyptian and Roman temples, medieval legends, and its timeles...

Nothing has more big crystal energy than a crystal ball - and this is the episode I've been dreaming of making since starting this podcast. Join me as we explore scrying, one of humanity's oldest and most powerful divination practices. We'll journey through thousands of years of history, from ancient Egyptian priests gazing into pools of ink to Renaissance scholar John Dee and his l...