Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft

We’re answering your nosiest questions in this episode, from what we wish we’d known before starting the podcast to how we handle disagreements, set boundaries around certain topics, and how our magical practices have evolved over the years. We also chat about our birth charts, the least glamorous parts of running a business, and why some spiritual experiences are better kept private. Plus, there’...

Consider this your sneak peek into what's over on our Patreon!! We started 'Yap Island', our brand new weekly Love Island USA recap series, where we'll be sharing our unfiltered reactions, making wildly early predictions, and overanalyzing every recoupling, red flag, and villa romance. If you love reality TV and chaotic commentary, you're going to feel right at home. We can&#39...

Have you ever looked at your spiritual practice and realized it looks completely different than it did a year ago? We're catching up on what our practices look like right now from astrology forecasts, tarot readings, and Buddhism to hot Pilates, community, and navigating spiritual imposter syndrome.  We share what's grounding us in this season of life, the practices we're leaning into,...

What if the most magical phase of the moon isn't about manifesting more, but about learning to do less? So many spiritual practices focus on setting intentions and taking action, the waning moon offers something equally important: a chance to slow down, reflect, and integrate what you've learned. We chat about why rest can feel so uncomfortable, especially for high achievers, and how worki...

Most moon magic conversations focus on the New Moon and Full Moon, but what about the phase in between? In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked Waxing Moon and explore why this season of growth, momentum, and becoming may be where the real magic happens.  We chat about how the Waxing Moon supports manifestation, we share practical ways to work with Waxing Moon energy through low-effort...

What can we expect from the second half of 2026? Astrologer Chelsee Joel is back to explore the major astrological themes shaping the months ahead, including eclipse season, Mercury retrogrades, Uranus in Gemini, and the cosmic shifts redefining confidence, self-trust, and personal sovereignty. Chelsee shares why chaos is not something to fear but a necessary part of growth and transformation, how...

In this cozy, chaos-filled episode, we’re diving into the magic of crafting by hand and why creativity can feel so healing. We talk about how knitting, crochet, journaling, and other repetitive crafts can help regulate the nervous system, create “flow states,” and even become a form of low-effort spellwork. We also share how we personally infuse intention into handmade pieces, work with color magi...

What if your creative process could feel more magical and a lot less overwhelming? We’re sharing the low effort rituals that help us move through writer’s block, self-doubt, and creative burnout while writing our books. From library writing dates and airport inspiration to tarot spreads, Reiki, simmer pots, creativity candles, and “little bags of rocks,” we’re diving into the spiritual practices t...

Madison is officially engaged, so naturally we had to dedicate an episode to all things witchy weddings, magical marriage rituals, and intentional relationship practices. In this episode, we share the story behind the proposal, why Madison is leaning toward an elopement, and all the ways we’d incorporate magic into a wedding celebration. We talk about handfasting, ancestor altars, wedding sigils,...

Have you ever used a pendulum and wondered if you were just moving it yourself? In this re-run from the archives, we revisit one of our most iconic and chaotic episodes all about pendulums, how they work, why they are so powerful, and the science that actually backs them up. We break down the role of micro-movements and the subconscious mind, showing that pendulums are not just mystical tools but...

If you've ever been curious about Reiki but your inner skeptic won't let you fully lean in, this podcast is for you. I'm Molly Donlan, Reiki Master Teacher, bestselling author of Mundane Magic, and a former skeptic who spent nine years working with survivors of sexual violence before chronic pain, anxiety, and burnout sent me searching for answers my doctors couldn't give me. Reiki...

A hearse taxi, a harmonica soundtrack, and a reminder that nothing in your business is actually urgent. This episode covers more ground than expected. In this Q&A, we talk about managing stress as a witchy business owner, setting boundaries that protect your nervous system, and the mindset shift that makes everything feel more sustainable. We also share a real-life manifestation story about fi...

This is the final episode of our Greek Pantheon series (sad times), we explore the deities who exist on the edges of Olympus. Those who challenge, disrupt, or quietly sustain. We dive into Dionysus, god of sacred chaos, release, and creative freedom, and Hestia, goddess of the hearth, home, and stillness. Then we explore powerful “wild card” figures: Nyx, the primordial force of night. Circe, the...

Power isn’t always pretty and neither are the gods who wield it. In our fifth episode of the Greek Pantheon series, we dive into one of the messiest corners with Zeus, Ares, and Hephaestus. This is a conversation about power in all its forms. Toxic authority, sacred anger, and the kind of creativity that’s born from rejection. We explore the father wound, what happens when power is abused or suppr...

In episode four of our Greek Pantheon series, we explore the gods of nature, the wild, and the cycles of life: Artemis, Demeter, and Poseidon. We dive into Artemis as the fierce protector of autonomy and boundaries, Demeter as the embodiment of grief, abundance, and seasonal cycles, and Poseidon as the ruler of emotional depth and the unseen forces beneath the surface. This conversation goes beyon...

This is part 3 of the Greek Pantheon Series. We are exploring Athena, Hermes, and Apollo, three deities that represent different ways of knowing. From strategic intelligence with Athena to intuitive messages and synchronicities with Hermes to truth and illumination with Apollo, we break down how each energy shows up in mythology and modern spiritual practice. We explore Greek concepts of knowledge...

Part 2 of our Greek pantheon deep dive explores the gods of love, beauty, and desire: Aphrodite, Eros, and Hera. Love in Greek mythology is complex, layered, and sometimes chaotic. We break down the six Greek types of love, from passionate desire, to deep friendship and long-term commitment, and explore how each deity represents a different aspect of love. You will learn the myths behind Aphrodite...

This is part 1 of our new deep dive into the Greek pantheon where we are this week exploring the gods of the underworld: Hades, Persephone, and Hecate. We break down their mythology, including the true structure of the underworld, Persephone’s descent and rise to power, and Hecate’s role as the torchbearer and guide between worlds. We also explore how modern interpretations have reshaped these myt...

This week we’re diving into a topic you all have been asking us about for a long time: The Witch Trials. What actually happened during this period in history, and how did thousands of people end up accused of witchcraft? In this episode, we talk about the massive witch hunts that took place across Europe between the 1400s and 1700s, the myths many of us learned about the Salem Witch Trials, and th...

We're sharing some big news and diving into a topic you’ve been asking about for over a year. Madison announces her upcoming book, The Grief Grimoire (coming fall 2027), and we use it as a starting point to explore the idea of grief magic. Inspired by the loss of Madison’s mentor Linda, the book explores how magic can support us through mourning, remembrance, and connection with those we’ve lo...

Ever have a week where the vibes are rancid, the tech eats your work, and you start wondering if you slipped into the wrong timeline? Yeah. That’s where we’re starting. This episode is a cozy, chaotic Q&A recorded after a failed first attempt (Mercury retrograde shadow phase, we see you), where we catch up on magic moments, book launch madness, New York reunions, and the very real emotional wh...

In this week's episode, we’re joined by Nordic witch, rune reader, and author of Queering the Runes, Siri Vincent Plouff, for a deep and delightfully bird-filled dive into runic magic. Siri shares the wild origin story of being claimed by Odin via the infamous “Minneapolis Murder” of crows, how that encounter led them into Heathenry, and what it really means to build a relationship with the ru...

If everything feels a little unhinged right now, emotionally tender, energetically loud, and slightly chaotic for no clear reason, welcome to eclipse season. This week, we’re pulling an episode from the archives because honestly, past us nailed it. Eclipse energy has a way of shaking things loose, amplifying feelings, and turning everyday life into a bit of a cosmic tornado, and we talk candidly a...

Now this is a special sneak peek episode of Demystify Magic, Molly shares the first 10 minutes of her debut book, Mundane Magic. Woohoo!! Hear Chapter One as she explains why lowering the bar on your spiritual practice makes it more sustainable and more effective. From “two minutes a day” magic to nervous system science and escaping all-or-nothing habits, this preview gives you a sprinkling of wha...

Love is in the air… but we’re not here to hex your ex. This Valentine’s Day, we’re breaking down ethical love spells, how to call in aligned love without manipulating anyone’s free will. We talk about why focusing on attributes, not a specific person, changes everything, how standards are the real magic, and Madison shares her 100-qualities list method plus the candle spell that helped her meet he...