Paige Vanderbeck

The Fat Feminist Witch

Religion EN ↓ 112 episodes

The podcast where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand waving! We’ll be examining witchcraft and spirituality from a modern, fat, feminist perspective; with a cauldron full of sass.

Author

Paige Vanderbeck

Category

Religion

Podcast website

thefatfeministwitch.ca

Latest episode

Sep 19, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 91 - Eye See You 20.08.2021

Hello friends! Thank you so much for tuning in today I’m really excited to be back! Today’s episode is an exploration for the eye in magic, be it third or evil, belonging to an Egyptian god or floating atop a glowing pyramid. I’m going to tell you how to diagnose the presence of the evil eye and ways to shake it off, and how to balance the energy of your brow chakra. Are you a big music fan? If yo...

Episode 89 - Folk Magic with Cory Hutcheson 26.04.2021

I'm not alone in today's episode of the show - I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Cory Hutcheson from the New World Witchery podcast and a great new book by the same name. We talk about his new book, North American folklore, and cory even helps me peel back a few layers from a mysterious local bit of witchy history.    Buy New World Witchery from Indigo Buy New World Witchery from IndieBo...

Episode 88 - Confident Cartomancy! 15.03.2021

Today's (unscripted)episode of The Fat Feminist Witch is all about the symbols and signs that make up the meaning for each tarot card, and how to read without memorizing each one.  My go-to tarot books: Madame Pamita's Magical Tarot by Madame Pamita Pathworking the Tarot by Leeza Robertson (read my review!) The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need by Skye Alexander  Tarot d'Amour by Kooch Daniels   Th...

Episode 87 - Voluptas! 07.03.2021

Hello my witchy friends and thank you for tuning in to the fat feminist witch podcast! This is episode 87 and is all about PLEASURE. This is a sort of personal episode, and most of what I’m discussing today is kind of a new topic I’m exploring within my own personal practice. “Apuleius, The Golden Ass "Psyche (Soul) was wed to Cupidos (Love) [Eros], and at full term a daughter was born to them. We...

Episode 86 - Magical Mixology! 13.02.2021

Hello again my witchy friends, and thank you so much for joining me for the first episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast of 2021!  Today's episode is about potions! Tea, coffee, baths, perfumes, and cocktails! Since Valentine's Day is around the corner I share recipes for 3 love potions from WitchCraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas ! I also used Blackthorn's Botanical Brews by Amy...

Episode 85 - #WitchReads 2020 Wrap-Up! 16.12.2020

Hi friends! Thank you for joining me today! It’s a chilly day and gigantic snowflakes are hitting my old windows while the cats snooze nearby and my coffee warms up my hands. It’s a perfect day to curl up with a good book – or 30. Today I'm talking about the books I was fortunate enough to read this year, and the ones I'm most excited about in 2021! Check out all my past book reviews on the blog!...

Episode 84 - Magic Numbers for Witches Who Hate Numbers 21.11.2020

Hey friends! Thank you for joining me on this chilly fall Friday the 13th! Today I’m talking about numerology and working with numbers even if you have a math-related learning disability like Dyscalculia, which I have! Even with my issues, Numerology is both shockingly simple, and accurate. I’m also talking about some other uses for numbers in your magical practice outside of the art of numerology...

Episode 83 - Divining Love on All Hallow's Eve 30.10.2020

Hello friends and thank you so much for tuning in to the show! For today’s episode, we’re going back to a Victorian Halloween tradition – love divinations and apple magic! You can now get signed & spelled copies of my books Green Witchcraft and The Grimoire Journal on my Storenvy shop - HTTP://thefatfeministwitch.storenvy.com Thank you to my advertisers for this episode: Better Help - Want to get...

Episode 82 - Practical Pumpkin Spice Magic 16.10.2020

Hey friends and thank you so much for tuning in to the show! Today’s episode is pumpkin spiced and full of practical magic. I’ll be talking about the magical properties of pumpkins and the spice blend we use to flavour them – ie how magical IS your pumpkin spice latte, really? I’m also talking a bit about Practical Magic! This 90s rom-com is so popular with witches of my generation and the continu...

Episode 81 - Moon Magic with Michael Herkes, The Glam Witch! 01.10.2020

Hey friends! And thank you so much for joining me today – on this beautiful very first day of October! That’s right, it is, officially, the season of the witch! This year’s Halloween season is especially special because the month of October is bookended by these 2 beautiful full moons. Tonight’s full moon is the Harvest moon in the sign of Aries, while on Halloween night we have the supreme pleasu...

Episode 80 - Baneful Bitchcraft: they protec/they attac 25.09.2020

Today’s topic is magical protection – using spells and rituals to protect your body, home, emotions, psychic self, and friends. This is the second episode in my new series of episodes about baneful bitchcraft – curses, hexes, and taboo magic for revenge and destruction. Protection spells aren’t inherently baneful, of course, but many are used in self-defence. It’s also pretty prudent to cast prote...

Episode 79 - An Episode About You 05.09.2020

“This is An Episode About You” said the witch behind the mic. And you were pleased, because you always wanted to hear about yourself on your favourite podcast. Welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch. Today's Welcome to Nightvale parody/appreciation episode features Night Blooming Cereus and Bloodstone as the Sketchy Herb and Magic Rock, a ritual to break ancestral curses, and September tarotscopes...

Episode 78 - Baneful Bitchcraft 22.08.2020

Hello friends and thank you so much for tuning in today for episode 78 of the show Baneful Bitchcraft, the beginning of a series fo episodes where I talk about the formerly taboo topic of hexes, curses, and magical acts to cause pain or misfortune in the lives of others. Today we’re going to talk a little bit about this type of magic, where it comes from, why it’s used, and finally, how to create...

Episode 77 - Cosmic Conjure 08.08.2020

Good evening stargazers and thank you so much for joining me today as we talk about what I call cosmic conjure or star magic. This is a branch of magic that draws energy from celestial sources, follows cosmic or astrological seasons and directives, and features spirits and deities of an extra-terrestrial nature. In this episode I'll teach you how to find a star of power and draw down stellar energ...

Episode 76 - Skip to My LUGH! 31.07.2020

Hey witches, thanks for tuning in to episode 76 of the show! Today’s episode, Skip to my Lugh, is all about the August 1st pagan holiday of Lughnasadh, its ancient and mythological Irish roots, and modern themes for celebration. For those who love episodes featuring stories of gods and magical people, I’ve got the tale of Mad Sweeney, made very popular lately thanks to Neil Gaiman’s American Gods....

Episode 75 - Your Magical Body 25.07.2020

Hello friends and thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode of The Fat Feminist Witch all about your magical body! I'm talking about palmistry, magical jewellery and body art, and medical astrology, and how to use these practices to know thyself and make some magic.    Visit the YOUR MAGICAL BODY Pinterest board to find more about body magic!   Booklist for this episode: Bodies of Subvers...

Episode 74 - Making Magic in The Bedroom 10.07.2020

Hey witches and thank you so much for tuning in to my first episode in a series I am calling FFW PADS! All about home magic. So hey fat feminist witches, welcome to my pad! Haha. (I've been watching old episodes of CRIBS...) We are all staying home a little more than usual and I recently moved to a new place, so the magic of home and hearth is at the forefront of my mind. Today we’re talking about...

Interview 73 - Interview with Gabriela Herstik 25.06.2020

Hey witches! Thanks for tuning in to episode 73 of the podcast, an interview with Gabriela Herstik, author of Inner Witch: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Craft, the High Priestess column in High Times Magazine, and Bewitching The Elements, which came out in April 2020. We talk about her book, elemental magic, and all the things we love about being a witch! Order your copy of Bewitching The Elements...

Episode 72 - Grimoire 2: Electric Boogaloo 25.06.2020

Hey witches and thanks for tuning in to episode 72 of the podcast, lovingly titled Grimoire 2: Electric Boogaloo.  Today I’m going into more depth about what to put into your own grimoire and personalizing your practice by writing your own spells, rituals, and recipes. I’m also sharing a little bit about my newest book THE GRIMOIRE JOURNAL which is currently available for pre-order including a Bal...

Episode 71 - Interview with Nikki Van De Car! 28.05.2020

Hello all you witches, seekers, and friends of ALL ages! Today's special guest is Nikki Van De Car and we're talking about her new book The Junior Witch's Handbook and making magic with kids and families. This entire episode is FAMILY FRIENDLY and includes music breaks and even some very special magical friends just for the witchy kids at home. I would love it if you all listened together as a fam...

Episode 70 - Ask The Fat Feminist Witch 21.05.2020

Hello again witches, seekers, and friends and thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of The Fat Feminist Witch. Today I am answering questions from 9 different listeners about magic, astrology, crystals, alchemical symbols, and the afterlife.  Thank you so much to everyone who submitted questions! I had SO many more than I could fit into 1 episode, so I will be making my way through them...

Episode 69 - SURPRISE! Solitary Witchin' 14.05.2020

SURPRISE! Hello witches! After a bit of a hiatus while I dealt with the coronavirus and some mental health struggles, I am back with a quick episode about me and the future of the podcast.  Thank you so much to all of those who've sent messages asking for updates and about the status of the show. YES, THE FAT FEMINIST WITCH PODCAST IS STILL BEING MADE! Next week I've got a brand new episode where...

Episode 68 - Clear Knowing 14.03.2020

Hello everyone and thank you for tuning in to episode 68 clear knowing – all about the powers of psychic intuition. This method of experiencing psychic phenomena or receiving spiritual messages involves a sudden and unshakable KNOWING. A claircognizant person will suddenly know the answer to a problem, they’ll just know they have to turn right here even though the directions say go straight, they...

Episode 67 - Muse-icology 27.02.2020

Hey witches and thank you so much for joining me today for episode 67 of the podcast all about the most potent form of magic – music. Today I’m not only talking about music I like and how it inspires me, but I’m talking magical musical instruments, chakra music, using music for divination and the number 1 most witchy song in the history of time and my personal favourite – I Put a Spell on You. The...

Episode 66 - Fat Feminist Witch Valentine's Day Spectacular!! 14.02.2020

Hello again witches, seekers, and friends, and welcome to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving. I’m your host, Paige, and together we are going to explore magic and spirituality, social justice, the psychic realm, the natural world, and most importantly – looooovvvveeeeee! I’m reviewing Astrology for Real Relationships by Jessica Lanyadoo a...

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