The Magick Kitchen Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Check out the Magick Kitchen Podcast Digital Course Bundle: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/courses Join Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's new book, "From the Witch's Shadow", is available now, buy here. Join Elyse's Patreon Community here, for exclusive benefits, gifts, resources, and early access. Join her newsletter at seekingn...

Send us Fan Mail What's the difference between a sun sign and a moon sign? Should I be terrified of my saturn return? how important is our sign compatibility in my relationship? Leandra and Elyse interview Alli Jordan, astrologer and astrocartographer. We talk about what your chart really means and the deeper ways astrology can really help you understand your life. Alli Jordan is the host of...

Send us Fan Mail What does a kitchen witch do? How does a kitchen witch start and end their day? Elyse & Leandra take you through their routines and daily life in the sacred space of the kitchen, sharing their favorite recipes, activities, and habits. Check out the Magick Kitchen Podcast Digital Course Bundle: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/courses Join Elyse's Patreon Community fo...

Send us Fan Mail Leandra & Elyse get heavy this week talking about the collective witch wounds: the betrayal of women (and all those with wombs) by other women. We get into the depth of the patriarchal hierarchy of the drive for women to compete with each other, and how we can - and need to - step up and embrace sisterhood. We need to heal our witch wounds and stop inflicting them. It's t...

Send us Fan Mail Can every moment be magical? Elyse and Leandra discuss how the answer to this can be a simple "yes", even when things are hard. A sacred life is about finding meaning in what we do and observe; being intentional in our actions; and creating change for ourselves and our lives: when we acknowledge the sacred moments in our daily lives, even the undesirable, boring, or hurt...

Send us Fan Mail As witches, sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves, our magic, and our time, leading to burnout. Elyse and Leandra discuss the signs and red flags of magickal burnout, how to prevent it before it starts, and strategies for moving through it when it hits. Find the link to the Magick Kitchen Podcast Class Bundle here: https://cerridwensgrove.teachable.com/courses More about...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Elyse and Leandra explain their takes on confusing contradictions we hear in vague spiritual phrases - such as "don't pour from an empty cup" vs. "fill your own cup", or "find a good teacher to manage your spiritual awakening" to "you never need a teacher". We hear all kinds of things about fear and ego, but what does i...

Send us Fan Mail We often second-guess ourselves when deciphering symbols and signals from Spirit, Deity, and the Divine. How do we know it's not in our head? Or that we're not just hearing or seeing what we want to? Leandra & Elyse discuss their take on understanding our communications from Deity. Click here to view Cerridwen's Grove courses from Leandra & Elyse. Click here...

Send us Fan Mail Elyse & Leandra discuss their take on magickal consent, when its needed, and cord cutting as a vital empowerment practice in protecting your own energy. Elyse walks you through a cord cutting meditation. For more of her meditations visit her YouTube channel Seeking Numina by clicking here. Click here to view Cerridwen's Grove courses from Leandra & Elyse. Visit www.se...

Send us Fan Mail Are Wicca and Witchcraft the same thing? Is magick selfish? What rules do witches follow? Elyse & Leandra discuss some of the big misconceptions of witchcraft they've encountered and been asked about over the years, and invite you to send your questions and comments to magickkitchenpodcast@gmail.com for future episode discussions. Leandra's new book, "From the W...

Send us Fan Mail Leandra & Elyse are joined by Damien Echols and Lorri Davis to discuss their new book, "Ritual: An Essential Grimoire." We get into the nature of reality, the importance of breathing, the power of nature, and the experiences of healing and growth that come with ritualizing your life every day. This conversation was powerful and moving to have, and we hope you enjoy l...

Send us Fan Mail In the season 3 premiere, Elyse & Leandra discuss different types of sacred space, both indoors and outdoors. We discuss altars, and what you might want to include on them, and how to make them more covert for shared spaces.  And we invite you to share pictures of your altar spaces on social media with the hashtag, #magickkitchenpodcast or email them to magickkitchenpodcast@gm...

Send us Fan Mail How do I recognize energy vampires? Is it selfish to protect my energy? How do I do that, especially when I'm at work or have to be around a lot of people? In the season 2 finale, Elyse and Leandra discuss how empaths can be targets by energy vampires, that energy vampires aren't bad people, and that we have a right to protect our energy. They share their tips and strate...

Send us Fan Mail As pagans, we can find comfort in our beliefs about energy and our connections to the Earth. Reflecting on and processing death is paramount in this time of loss, and Leandra and Elyse discuss the various perspectives of paganism on grief, and share some ideas for how to connect with those who pass and have passed, as well as your options for funerary rights. Leandra and Elyse als...

Send us Fan Mail What are the benefits of being in a coven? Does it mean you no longer practice solitary? My beliefs are so personal, how can I work with a group? Leandra and Elyse discuss the experiences of doing magick with a group, the ways being in a coven and being solitary do not have to be mutually exclusive, and the varying levels of participation and structure that covens can have. Leandr...

Send us Fan Mail We are in the Golden Age of Witchcraft, with more access to information on witchcraft and the Old Ways than ever before, but somehow, this has lead to some extreme reactions to the past. Leandra & Elyse discuss why we shouldn't fall for the temptation of extremism and judgment of our ancestors of the Craft. Older authors and ideas seem outdated to our modern lens, but tho...

Send us Fan Mail You've prepared the spell and everything seems right. Why isn't it working? Leandra and Elyse discuss using your energy compass, battling imposter syndrome,  the importance of active work outside of the spell, preparing your environment, and other factors surrounding our use of magick that make the spell, working, or intent successful - and what you can do to improve eff...

Send us Fan Mail Leandra and Elyse discuss their lineages and training in the Craft in a personal and provocative episode.  Dive into the history of the constantly-changing definition of what modern witchcraft looks like, and feel empowered to explore the background of your own knowledge. Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where W...

Send us Fan Mail What are elementals? How are they different than simply 'elements'? How can I deepen my relationship with them? Elyse and Leandra discuss who these beings are in each element - from Dryads to Gnomes, and Dragons to Djinn - and what working with them feels and looks like. Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This i...

Send us Fan Mail Do I need to “look like a witch”? How do I label my witchcraft? Witchcraft is more than an aesthetic - it is blood and bone, active learning, and putting your knowledge into practice. This time in the Magick Kitchen, we talk about finding our identity, picking or rejecting labels, and the limitless potential of our paths as witches who are loudly out of the broom closet, secret an...

Send us Fan Mail What do I want to leave behind in the old year as I start a fresh calendar? What brought me fulfillment this year? Leandra and Elyse share their tips for using the dark months for introspection, reflection, and goal setting - assessing where we want to put our energy in the coming calendar year.  Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals,...

Send us Fan Mail Experiencing deity is complicated and hard to explain. Is it my imagination? Do I even want a relationship with the divine? What does that even mean? Leandra and Elyse discuss what it means to build a relationship with deity, and debunk some of the common myths around deity in pagan practice. "Meeting Deity" Meditation by Seeking Numina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0...

Send us Fan Mail WitchTok, YouTube, social media - are these viable sources of witchcraft education? How do you know the information or person you're following is credible? How do you sort fact from fiction, embellishment, or aesthetic? In a world where we have more access to witchcraft books and knowledge than ever before, there's a lot to digest. Leandra and Elyse discuss red flags, an...

Send us Fan Mail Leandra and Elyse are joined by Leandra’s co-leaders in Indigo Hearth Coven, Erin Shrader and Stacey Tolbert to discuss the benefits of working shadow work with a group, and discussing how shadow work deepens our work as a witch and a coven, as well as some ideas for working the shadow at Samhain. Erin and Stacey are co-owners of Symmetry Holistic Collective with Leandra Witchwood...

Send us Fan Mail Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are back. Join us as we kick off season 2,  with a 2-part personal discussion on shadow work and its validity on the witch’s path. In part one we discuss how shadow work is done in unity with love and light, not against it.  The shadow is in all of us unavoidably; work with it, it cannot be ignored. ~~~~ Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they...