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

How can one crystal connect you to the stars and to your ancestors? In this Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell explores the celestial world of Astrophyllite, a rare mineral known as the gateway to the stars . With its golden starbursts and cosmic shimmer, Astrophyllite bridges science and spirit, helping you expand intuition, awaken transformation, and honor ancest...

What does it really mean to be a modern witch in today’s world? 🕯️✨ In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell opens up about her personal journey - from growing up in a traditional religious home to embracing her truth as a crystal-loving, spell-casting, magic-making witch. Through stories of transformation, healing, and rediscovery, Ashleigh breaks down...

Why do witches and healers turn to Spiderweb Jasper when they need grounding, protection, and connection?  In this Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell weaves through the mystical world of Spiderweb Jasper - a stone known for balancing chaos with calm and reminding us of the invisible threads that link all things. Explore its rich history, magical symbolism, and ritu...

What if every stone - lint, fossil, emerald, or quartz - carried a hidden story of magic and transformation? 🔮 In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell welcomes Nicholas Pearson, renowned crystal teacher and author of The Witching Stones, for a journey into the ancient and mystical world of crystals. Together, they explore where science meets spellwork, uncovering how humanity’...

What gives Moss Agate its powerful reputation as the crystal of growth and grounding ? 🌿✨ In this Crystal Library episode of Big Crystal Energy, host Ashleigh Bodell explores how this mossy green talisman bridges the mystical and the earthly. Discover the ancient folklore that tied Moss Agate to fertility, farmers’ prosperity, and fey realms and how modern healers use it for emotional balance, a...

In today’s episode, Ashleigh Bodell sits down with a true expert on spirit boards: John Kozik, founder of the Salem Witchboard Museum and passionate collector of all things Ouija. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating and surprising history behind talking boards, from their origins in the spiritualist movement to the cultural phenomenon of the Ouija brand. John shares behind-the-scenes sto...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library!  In this episode, Ashleigh Bodell dives deep into the mystique and controversy surrounding one of the crystal world's most legendary stones - Moldavite. Known for its cosmic origins and reputation as a catalyst for rapid transformation, Moldavite is both revered and feared throughout metaphysical circles. Ashleigh explores the stone’s wild origin...

In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell invites you to step into the graceful and harmonious world of Libra season. Ashleigh shares her personal journey through eclipse season, recounts the joys of longstanding friendships, and celebrates the energy of balance, beauty, and fairness that Libra brings to our lives. Get comfortable and grab a crystal (or a cup of tea!) as Ashleigh delves deep into Libr...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library!  In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell opens the doors to the Crystal Library for a special exploration of Serpentine, known as the Snake Stone of shadow and transformation. Perfectly timed for the season of the witch, Ashleigh delves into Serpentine’s mysterious origins, ancient goddess lore, and its powerful associations with protection, rebirth, and...

In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell takes her listeners to her powerful and transformative journey through a Salem retreat. Having spent years balancing her medical career and family life with her ever-evolving spiritual explorations, Ashleigh offers a candid look into what it was like to travel solo, embrace personal growth, and connect deeply with a community of like-minded women. Through colo...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library!  In this episode, Ashleigh returns fresh from her transformative Salem retreat - stay tuned for a special breakdown soon and dives deep into the fiery world of Carnelian, her go-to crystal for courage, vitality, and passion, especially during the witchy vibes of spooky season.  Explore Carnelian’s rich history, spanning from ancient Egypt to medieval E...

In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with Ava Morgyn, author of darkly magical, witchy, gothic novels that stir the soul and spark the imagination. Together, they dive deep into Ava’s newest novel, The Bane Witch - which is also this month’s Big Crystal Energy Book Club pick. You'll hear all about the inspiration behind the Bane Witch’s poisonous family lineage, the power of rage,...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library! In this enchanting episode, host Ashleigh Bodell transports us to the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, as she records on the road during a magical autumn retreat. This week’s focus is Jet- a deeply protective and ancestral stone steeped in witchy folklore and Victorian mourning rituals. Ashleigh dives into Jet’s fascinating history, its links to the real...

In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell - your favorite kooky, spooky guide - invites listeners to fully embrace what she calls the "Season of the Witch." As autumn approaches, Ashleigh dives into what makes this time of year feel so magical, from the shift in energy and the thinning of the veil, to her own nostalgic Halloween memories and current witchy plans (including a much-anticipated...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library!  In today’s episode of the Crystal Library, your host Ashleigh Bodell kicks off the magical "Season of the Witch" series—a journey into the darker, more mysterious side of the mineral kingdom. This week, we’re exploring Nuummite, often called the Witch’s Stone or Sorcerer’s Stone, renowned for its powerful role in shadow work, spellcraft, and...

In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell invites listeners to embrace the practical magic of Virgo season- a time for grounding, organization, and sacred daily rituals. Ashleigh shares her personal journey transitioning from the high-energy vibes of Leo season and a powerhouse women’s conference to preparing for a soul-nourishing retreat in Salem.  She explores the mythological roots and spiritual co...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library!  In this week’s bite-sized trip into the Crystal Library, host Ashleigh Bodell dives into the cool, calming world of Amazonite—a stone known for its soothing river-like energy and legendary tales. Discover Amazonite’s fascinating history, from its ancient connection to Egyptian royalty and warrior women of legend to quirky Russian folklore and its repu...

Welcome back to the Big Crystal Energy Podcast! In this special episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with her podcasting bestie, Stefanie Dingbaum from the Next Level You Podcast, for a truly magical recap recorded live from the Powerhouse Women Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Imagine over 600 heart-centered women gathering to build businesses, make an impact, and rewrite the rules—and Ashle...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library!  In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell unlocks the mysteries of fluorite—a fan favorite known for its dazzling colors and potent magical properties. Get ready to journey through the stone’s fascinating history, from ancient Roman legends to modern-day witchy uses. Ashleigh breaks down the science behind fluorite’s structure, explores its physical and m...

Welcome back, magical friends! In this episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast, host Ashleigh Bodell invites us to step into the vibrant radiance of Leo season. Ashleigh shares a soul-baring update on her own journey of personal expansion, authenticity, and embracing the magic that makes each of us unique—even when it feels a little “out there.” She dives deep into what Leo energy is all about:...

Welcome to the series The Crystal Library!  In this episode, Ashleigh Bodell dives deep into the radiant world of Blue Apatite, a strikingly vivid stone celebrated for its ties to manifestation, dreamwork, and honest self-expression. Ashleigh explores Blue Apatite's fascinating geological roots, its connection to the animal kingdom, and the energetic ways it stirs our souls into motion.  You&...

In this powerful episode, host Ashleigh Bodell welcomes special guest Stefanie Dingbaum - therapist, clarity coach, and fellow podcaster for an inspiring conversation all about manifestation, aligned action, and believing in the magic of synchronicity. Stefanie shares her deeply personal and moving story of manifesting her baby boy after a seven-year fertility journey - a story filled with surrend...

Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library!  In this episode, your host Ashleigh guides you into the enchanting world of Citrine - the golden stone of abundance, self-worth, and solar-powered confidence. Ashleigh shares Citrine’s captivating history, from ancient civilizations to its modern reputation as the “merchant stone” for attracting wealth and success.  You’ll hear all about its place in...

In this episode, Ashleigh Bodell sits down with the inspiring Jenny C. Bell—spiritual witch, Reiki master, meditation teacher, and the creative force behind Our Coven and the Cozy Coven Chats podcast. Jenny shares the magical journey behind her new book, Spirit Crystals: Discover Your Crystal Guide for Healing and Empowerment. But this isn’t just your usual crystal guide; Jenny’s approach invites...

The Crystal Library: Sunstone | Radiance, Confidence & Creative Fire Ready to step back into your light? In this episode of The Crystal Library , we’re basking in the empowering glow of Sunstone —a crystal that helps recharge joy, confidence, and creative spark. If you’ve been running on low spiritual batteries, Sunstone might be the warm patch of sunlight your soul’s been craving. We’ll explo...