Fairy Whispering Podcast

Richard Dadd’s The Fairy Feller’s Master‑Stroke is one of the most intricate, unsettling, and mesmerising fairy paintings ever created — and few people speak about it with more insight and imaginative clarity than Lena Heide Brennand. Lena is a curator, researcher, and host at the Last Tuesday Society and the Viktor Wynd Museum . In this episode, we explore the uncanny brilliance of Dadd’swork, th...

In this mini 'field notes' episode, Claire shares her encounter with hearing mermaid music in a small fishing cove in 2019 and how she used her experience to help a friend to heal a past relationship. Plus, Claire shares some thoughts on connecting with mermaids and other elementals, and mermaid lore! The Heart of Pixieland: West-Country Faeries & TheirHaunts - Release date 13th July!...

Heidi Wedd, herbalist and flower codes practitioner, sharesher deep connection with plants and the fairy realm. She recounts fairy experiences, including an encounter with Hobnob, a pixie who shared insights on clearing stagnant energy. We explore how sound, resonance, and singing candeepen our connection with nature and the elementals. Heidi teaches others to listen to nature and explores themagi...

Tonight, we step into the strange fairy folklore of Pennsylvania. I’m joined by Timothy Renner — host of StrangeFamiliars Podcas t, artist, illustrator, musician, and author—whose work has long explored the shadowed edges of the unseen world. Tim shares stories from his upcoming book, The Keystone Hagstone , in which fairies, Sasquatch, black dogs, and other mysterious beings emerge from deep wood...

In this episode of the Fairy Whispering Podcast , we return to a recording I created in February 2022 and have re-edited and updated.  It is a journey into the wild heart of Dartmoor to follow a trail of folklore, intuition, and personal synchronicity in search the Pixies’ Door . This hidden threshold is said to open into the otherworld at midnight—revealing itself only to those the pixies choose...

✨ Book Announcement My Heart of Pixieland books are now available for Kindle pre‑order on Amazon , with paperback and hardback pre‑orders opening in July . All formats will be published on Monday 13th July . Thank you for supporting this next chapter of my creative work. In this quiet, resonant conversation, we step into the world of ancient sites—places where stone, sky, and story meet. I’m join...

In this evocative archive episode of the  Fairy Whispering Podcast , Claire Casely journeys across the rugged beauty of  Dartmoor  with  Dartmoor Chris  and storyteller  Henry Everett , unearthing the legends, histories, and hidden mysteries in this ancient landscape. Their path leads toward  Venford Falls , where stories of tin mining, folklore, and the supernatural converge. Chris shares how his...

Tonight, we enter the dreaming world—where trees become cathedrals, goddesses walk beside us, and the unseen communicates through symbols and shadows. In this episode, I welcome back Lauren (Ep 50 Elf Wood), who shares an extraordinary dream encounter with the Welsh goddess Branwen.  In the heart of a vast tree cathedral, Branwen appears as protector and guide, offering her strength as Lauren face...

In this uplifting archive episode of the  Fairy Whispering Podcast , Claire Casely wanders through the serene beauty of Dartington Hall Gardens with healer and guide Jeannie Hampshire. Surrounded by ancient trees, carpets of bluebells, and the gentle sounds of nature, Jeannie shares her transformative work with young people through breathwork, sound healing, and her  Life’s First Programme . As th...

In this extraordinary episode of the  Fairy Whispering Podcast , Claire Casely speaks with  Joe , whose life has been threaded with uncanny experiences since childhood. His story begins with vivid dreams of his grandparents dancing beneath an apple tree—dreams that arrived on the eve of their passing—and unfolds into a lifetime of encounters with the unseen. 🌿  Join the Patreon Community ⁠ for ea...

In this haunting updated & remastered archive episode of the  Fairy Whispering Podcast , Claire Casely walks the mist‑laden paths of  Dartmoor with local storyteller and paranormal investigator  David Phillips . Together, they explore the eerie legends surrounding  The Witches Triangle , a landscape shaped by sorrow, folklore, and the lingering presence of the unseen. Their journey leads to th...

In this deeply moving episode of the  Fairy Whispering Podcast , Claire Casely is joined by healer and spiritual guide  Jane Swanston , whose life has been shaped by an early connection to the etheric realm. Jane shares her childhood experiences with the fairies, the intuitive knowing that guided her path, and the profound healing work she now offers through White Rose Healing. Together, Claire an...

Welcome to the new season of the Fairy Whispering podcast, In this trailer, my guest, Jane, describes a transitional moment when she felt called to a quiet corner of a local woodland, where she encountered a faerie. This episode is an inspiring story of healing, spirituality, and hope, inviting listeners to trust their inner knowing and reconnect with the magic that moves just beyond the veil. To...

The new season of Fairy Whispering is on its way, and this trailer marks the opening of the path. A fresh chapter of folklore, faerie encounters, and West Country magic begins on Sunday 22nd March, when the doors to my Fairy Whispering Patreon Community will open and patrons will receive early access to the first episode. This season has been crafted with a renewed sense of sovereignty, depth, and...

Join host Claire Casely for a special Samhain episode of the Fairy Whispering podcast, as she chats with poet and storyteller Sally, about the magic of nature, ancient traditions, and spiritual connections. Discover Sally's new collection, *The Little Book of Solstice Poems*, inspired by the winter solstice and her adventures in the natural world. Together, they explore encounters with unseen...

In this episode, I’m joined again by Matt Thompson, a historian and dedicated folklore researcher based in the picturesque fishing village of Newlyn, Cornwall. Listen to episode 78 where Matt shares some of the rich folklore of Newlyn, Mousehole and Paul.   This time, we’ll be exploring some of the stories of mermaids, sea monsters and ghosts from the area. We recorded this episode in two separate...

In this spine-tingling Halloween special of the Fairy Whispering Podcast, I share a collection of eerie ghost stories narrated by my father, Steve. Gather around as we delve into the haunting tales of the Haunted Cottage, the Stickman, the Roadside Phantom, and the Boy in the Tunnel—each a chilling reminder of the unseen world that lurks beyond our perception. My father recounts his experiences wi...

Join fairyologist Meri Dixon on the Fairy Whispering Podcast as she explores the fascinating world of fairies. From childhood encounters to historical beliefs from Anglo-Saxon times to today, Meri discusses how fairies reflect human fears, desires, and our connection to nature. She highlights the Fairy Investigation Society and the Fairy Census, showing that belief in fairies remains alive and mea...

In our latest episode, we explore the enchanting world of fairies and nature spirits with my friend Sally, who shares her captivating stories of profound experiences on Dartmoor. As she recounts her journey, listeners are invited to discover the mystical connections between humanity and the little beings that inhabit our natural world. Sally, an experienced dowser, now in her 80s, has believed in...

In the latest episode of the Fairy Whispering podcast, I welcome Melissa Larose, a PhD student from the University of Aberdeen. Melissa shares her experiences, insights and passion for researching faerie belief and folklore.  Melissa describes her encounters with a brownie—an impish yet helpful fairy—living in her flat. Melissa discusses how, despite modern scepticism, many people still adhere to...

Discover the magic of nature and healing in our latest episode! Join us as Lisette shares her journey of finding a sacred woodland and connecting with the fairy realm. Perfect for those seeking inspiration and a deeper connection to the earth. Listen now! Access my free ‘Awaken Your Fairy Heart’ course:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBg6kuhg-po1Se-KA9cuUC8LMx-nVGw8a&si=YD4rYpRq8n0deBZV  ...

In this magical episode of the Fairy Whispering Podcast, I’m thrilled to dive into the world of sound art and opera with the talented Lucinda Guy. Lucinda's latest creation, inspired by Robert Herrick’s 17th-century poem "The Fairy Temple," is set to premiere at Tête à Tête, the UK's leading festival of new opera, on Tuesday, September 23rd at the Cockpit Theatre in London. Lucin...

In this episode of the Fairy Whispering Podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Anastasia, host of the Goblin Kwain podcast (and my co-host on What the Fairy? Podcast). Together, we explore the magical realms of the paranormal and share our experiences with faerie folk and otherworldly beings. Anastasia recounts her spooky childhood encounter with the ghostly figure of a melancholy man, who...

In this captivating episode of the Fairy Whispering Podcast, I chat with Matt Thompson, a historian and folklore researcher, from the fishing village of Newlyn in Cornwall.  Matt shares the story of the Newlyn Rosebud Project, which commemorates the voyage of Rosebud PZ87 from Newlyn to London in 1937, hoping to save Newlyn homes from demolition. The project was founded by his partner, Maryjane, a...

In this enchanting episode of the Fairy Whispering Podcast, we welcome Dawn Ceirw Serenwen, an Earth keeper from Glastonbury, to explore the mystical connections between humans and the fairy realm. Dawn shares her transformative journey from studying physics to embracing earth-based spirituality, revealing how her deep yearning for connection led her to the magical beings of Avalon. Dawn's viv...