Crone by Design - A Dash of Everything

This week we are diving into creating a garden space a little more witchy.  Attuning our energy and magick into a space that we can bring new life into, creating our sanctuary for peace and grounding.  As well as being able to use herbs and plants for magickal workings.  Sometimes just a little sunshine, fresh air, and dirt on your hands is just the medicine your magick has been needing.  Also jus...

This week we are diving into the Witch’s Sabbat, Litha also known as Midsummer. This year in the Western Hemisphere is on Thursday, June 20th, and Saturday, December, 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. Litha marks the Summer Solstice as well as being the first day of Summer. We will be diving into some history, traditions, and ideas in which you could introduce celebrating Litha in your practice.  T...

This week we are diving into Postpartum Blues, Postpartum Depression (PPD), and Postpartum Psychosis.  These are each different types of issues that can arise after someone gives birth.  Baby blues affect between 50% and 75% of people after delivery. Postpartum depression affects about 1 in 7 new parents and if you've had postpartum depression before, your risk increases to 30% each pregnancy....

This week we are diving into Allyship!  This is a perfect episode bringing light to LGBTQ+, Minority Groups, Disabilities, Marginalized Individuals or Communities, and/or Other Markers of Identity and how you can become a better ally to those around you. Of course, this is not an exhaustive episode, and everything you can do to be the best possible ally in the world.  But to give you a better unde...

This week we are diving into some of the different types of yoga.  WHAT!  Yes, there are many different categories of yoga.  In this episode, we are going to take a closer look into 14 different types which seems like a lot but there are actually a ton more out there.  Yoga has been transformed through the centuries to be adapted and accessible to everyone. To follow me on all of the things, pleas...

This week we are diving into what each of the three trimesters of pregnancy look like and what to expect in general.  Pregnancy is such an interesting event of life and can be frightening and uncomfortable to people who might just need a brief one-on-one.  And this is what this episode is meant to be not a deep dive of everything and anything pregnancy-wise but, a brief overview of the trimesters....

This week we are diving back into the witchy and spiritual realm as we talk about altars and how you can set up your altar for your sacred practice.  To note you do not have to be a witch or a pagan to set up an altar in your space.  You can do so in any kind of spirituality. To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: Budgell, C. A. (2019, Ap...

This week we are diving into Beltane. This year Beltane in the Northern Hemisphere is on Wednesday, May 1st. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is on October 31st. Beltane marks the transition point from Spring to Summer. It falls about halfway between the spring equinox (Ostara) and the coming summer solstice, Litha. To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebyd...

This week we are diving into the Historical Singular They/Them.  It is such a great topic and I am so excited to share with you the research and the very long-reaching history this topic has.  As well as you might also learn a few fun facts about other common words in grammar!  To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: A brief history of sin...

This week we are diving into the History of Herbalism. It is quite interesting to look into the oldest known and still practiced form of medicine and healing. I made a few humbling realizations while in my research and I can’t wait to share those with you. To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: Adelmann, M. (2018, December 19). The herbal...

This week we are diving into another Public Health topic and that is Vasectomy!  I’ve been trying to become inclusive in the topics of health that I discuss and this one is quite an interesting one.  Learn more about one of the most effective forms of birth control for people who have testicles! To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: Mayo...

This week we are diving into the different things you can do to help spring clean your garden to prepare for another successful growing season!  As there is more to spring than just starting seeds a whole bunch of cleaning and preparing more.  To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: 10 Essential Spring Gardening tasks. Proven Winners. (n.d...

This week we are diving into the Witch’s Sabbat, Ostara.  This year in the Western Hemisphere is on Tuesday, March 19th, and Saturday, September, 21st in the Southern Hemisphere.  Ostara is on the Spring Equinox and also the first day of Spring.  We will be diving into some history, traditions, and ideas in which you could introduce celebrating Ostara in your practice. To follow me on all of the t...

This week we are diving into different herbal remedies pertaining to the different types of delivery methods. By what I mean by delivery methods is how herbs are prepared in different ways to treat different ailments, injuries, and physical, and mental health. It is interesting to see how you can use natural plants and herbs in order to help in many different health concerns. To follow me on all o...

This week we are diving into the Language of Flowers and how interesting and lost most of the history is.  As well as how this language can be so easy to confuse but, how beautiful it was to communicate through flowers to pass secret messages between lovers, friends, and even enemies. To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: Floriography: T...

This week we are diving into the Moon, the Moon Phases, and the magick that comes with working with the Moon. This topic is very interesting as I love to work with the moon but, I am very surface-level with working with it.  So, in this episode, we are deep diving into the symbolism, moon magick, and the 8 main moon phases with the magick they bring. To follow me on all of the things, please follo...

This week we are diving into PCOS in a very educational-heavy episode pulling sources from Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Mayo Clinic, and the PCOS Awareness Association. This episode is to act as a way to get this important information out about one of the most common reproductive disorders among women! We dive into what PCOS is, its symptoms, risks, how to become diagnosed, and other important info...

This week we are diving deeper into Herbalism as there is just so much that surrounds herbalism and it can be quite daunting when you first start googling and researching. As there is so much to learn and especially finding what sparks your interests as well! Herbal actions are an essential part of the language used in herbalism! To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://b...

This week we are diving into the Witch's Sabbat, Imbolc. This year it is on Thursday, February 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and Thursday, August 1st in the Southern Hemisphere. Imbolc is the traditional cross-quarter sabbat marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. We will be diving into some history, traditions, and ideas in which you could introduce celebrating I...

This week we are diving into the cozy culture that is Hygge.  We talk about where it originated from and how you can embrace your inner Dane!  How you can create Hygge experiences in your home, by yourself, and/or with loved ones.  To follow me on all of the things, please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: 100%Norway. (2022, December 1). The secret behind the Hygge meaning....

This week we are diving into Endometriosis in a very educational-heavy episode pulling sources from Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and Endometriosis Foundation of America. This episode is to act as a way to get this important information out about one of the most common reproductive disorders among women! We dive into what Endometriosis is, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and other im...

This week we are diving into the 5 Yoga Koshas which reside within our 3 Bodies (gross, subtle, and casual).  In Sanskrit the Koshas are named Annamaya Kosha (food sheath), Pranamaya Kosha (sheath of prana or life), Manomaya Kosha (mind sheath), Vijnanamaya Kosha (knowledge or wisdom sheath), and Anandamaya Kosha (bliss sheath).  We will talk about each Kosha, what they are made up of, and how to...

This week we are diving into rituals that you can add to your practice for the beginning of the month.  A way to cleanse your space, to reset your affirmations for a new month, and to remove stagnant energy.  With these rituals you can reset your home or business for a new beginning for each month.  As each month brings us new challenges and emotions to work through it is appropriate to connect wi...

This week we are diving into the 5 love languages.  You might have heard this topic brought up in casual conversation, such as when people ask what your love language is.  In this episode we are breaking down the 5 love languages and how they become such a pop culture reference now.  How you can better understand your own love language, that of a friend or family member, and even that of a partner...

This week we are diving into Ayurveda, where it came from, and different types of medicines or alternative therapy that is practiced and prescribed by Ayurveda practitioners. Ayurveda then opens our eyes to each of the Doshas that are believed to make up our bodies and constitute our health cycles. To follow me on all of the things please follow the link! https://bio.site/cronebydesign Sources: Ad...