Turns Out She's a Witch

We are delighted to have the enchanting and knowledgeable –dare we say geeky of-the-highest-order, Stacey Demarco joining us today as promised for an episode all about the mythos behind the signs of the zodiac. Shannon and Laura were thrilled to spend more time talking with Stacey, journeying through the constellations of the Zodiac, each is layered with interpretation, and in some cases this can...

In the spirit of finding something squirmy to talk about for Halloween, Shannon brings us Irish folklore about Changelings- the creepy type of fairy you wouldn’t want anywhere near your children, for fear they might be swapped out, and left in place of your beloved offspring would now remain this creature whom you would need to care for in fear that if you did not, your real child would suffer. Th...

Joining us today is a VIP guest who we are delighted to have back on the podcast! Fiona Horne is the front-Witch and lead singer of the Australian rock band, Seawitch. She is also a best selling author of 14 books on arcane mysteries and modern Magick. The lyrics of Well of Spells are conjured from her personal ‘Book of Shadows’, and that is exactly what Shannon and Laura get to discuss in fine de...

Join Shannon and Laura as they catch-up on recent life updates before getting down to some awesome Wheel of the Year talk, Beltane and Samhain. Shannon covers how we can work with associated colours, foods, plants, crystals and traditional celebrations to partake in, and rituals to try. For Beltane, Shannon talks in more detail about the tradition of hand fasting, and the legend of The May Queen....

Today we are talking with a very special guest, one who is creating truly healing, inspiring and powerful work. Her current work is The Medicine Spoon Memorial, which we will be delving into today, where she explores ancestral healing, the healing of The Burning Times and how to heal creatively. Caren Thompson is a woman of the land. Exploring and finding her way as an artist, maker and creator. J...

We have a special guest today who is sure to awaken your travel bug! Serene is an Australian writer with a fascination for history, travel, ritual and the myth and magic of ancient places and cultures. She’s written for magazines about news, travel, health, spirituality, entertainment, social and environmental issues, and contributed to international books on history, witchcraft, psychic developme...

Shannon met our next guest while doing Level 2 Sister Circle Facilitator training with Kate Reed, and was really intrigued by her work as a women’s life cycle guide and host of the Dear Mama podcast. When a baby is born, so too is a mother. Both are vulnerable, unsteady and trying to make sense of this new world. Becoming a mother unravels us, and reweaves us. It leaves no woman as it found her. I...

It’s Equinox time baby! In the southern hemisphere we will be experiencing Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara this Friday the 23rd September! On the flip side our cousins in the northern hemisphere will be celebrating Autumn Equinox, also known as Mabon. We dive into this in the 2nd half of the episode, mashing it up for our listeners - no matter what part of the globe you live on you will know...

Shannon and Laura have yet another 'pinch me' guest joining them this episode, Stacey Demarco. Her passion is to make practical magic accessible to everyone and most of all to reconnect people with the power of nature. Author of three best-selling books on earth-based spirituality including the classic 'Witch in the Boardroom', and many stunning oracle decks. Her annual Lunar and Seasonal diary (f...

Today we delve into some witch history, starting off with the Forfar Witches…  This story first came onto my radar as one of my dear cousins lives in Angus, Scotland, which is not far from Forfar. She thought I would be interested & sent me some pictures & a little back story on it! The Forfar Witch Trial is also known as Scotland’s Salem, where locals were tortured, tried, convicted...

Joining us on the podcast today is the Beyoncé of Witches (yes I did say that to her) - the wonderful Lisa Lister! I love her down to earth, no nonsense style - with a definite splash of humour & sass. She is a Witch you would love to share a bottle of wine with & talk about ALL the things… and we have her here today all the way from the UK! Lisa is a bestselling author, artist, well...

Science and Witchcraft, with Kellie Ashton. Shannon and Laura geek out and gush over the talented, intelligent and intriguing witch, Kellie Ashton, creator of Hemlock & Dagger. Her website houses curiosities from all aspects of her wide-reaching interests and talents- from her apothecary to her laboratory, this bona fide scientist talks to us about her love of diaphonisation, ritual, magic, an...

Shannon and Laura were absolutely thrilled when Jane agreed to once again visit our Zoom room and record another powerful and potent episode. Jane has recently released ‘Blood Rites- The Spiritual Practice of Menstruation’, which we talk about. Jane speaks to us about Peri Menopause, and how we can navigate this time. We also explore the concept of ‘The Wounded Sisterhood’, and how we work towards...

A Wheel of the Year episode that caters both our Northern Hemisphere friends- and those closer to home here in the Southern Hemisphere. Join Shannon and Laura as they talk about all things Imbolc and Lammas. They cover the main themes of each festivity- associated colours, crystals and herbs we may like to place on our altar, and work with at these times of the year. We also talk about traditional...

Our next guest is a qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist, Iridologist, and proud Aboriginal woman. She is a mother who is passionate about supporting individuals to deeply understand their body’s unique wisdom so they can thrive and feel their best. Within her work she weaves clinical insights with the ancient wisdom of plant medicines to deliver a deep healing experience which will bring the body b...

Spurred on from a recent chat during our monthly Patreon Live, Shannon has been reading up on sleep paralysis, and has found some pretty intriguing medical, mystical and magical info to chat about. Divine Tool of the Week- Jewellery! Visit Shannon's, and Asha Moon's websites below www.shannon-cotterill.squarespace.com www.ashamoon.squarespace.com Support Turns Out Network Here Have a witchy questi...

This episode was inspired by seeing some truly weird shit online & being utterly intrigued by it all! Some amazing sites for all sorts of witchy history are on Instagram - The Witching Museum, and The Museum of magic & witchcraft. A lot of these charms involved body parts of some sort, hence our 'magical body parts' episode! We have researched a few each to share with you today - so grab a cuppa,...

Said to be the Father and Mother of modern witchcraft, in todays episode we talk about the lives & legacies of Gerald Gardener & Doreen Valiante, the founders of Wicca. We discuss their respective early years, their work together, the Ardanes (which also caused a rift between them), and the Wiccan Rede. If you are a Witch you should certainly know some history about these 2 important figures in mo...

Tune into the first episode of a 2 part series on people who paved the way for modern witchcraft & Wicca. If you are into witchcraft then you have surely heard the name Aleister Crowley? We delve into his early years, boundary pushing lifestyle, The Law of Thelema, Boleskin House in Scotland and some demon summoning... along with a connection to Led Zeppelin! Our Divine Tool of the Week : Bay Leav...

With this episode it brings us full circle in the Wheel of the Year on the Turns Out She's a Witch! Today we delve into Winter Solstice, also known as Yule or Mid Winter It happens each year for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere around the 20th - 23rd June, and for our cousins in the North around the 21st / 22nd December, so right around Christmas time where so many pagan traditions & symboli...

Shannon and Laura are very fortunate to have snagged some time talking with Sarah Wilder- who is an internationally published Author & Illustrator with HayHouse International, a coveted jewellery designer and creative business woman with an online community of over 10 000 women across more than 50 countries who are currently working with or wearing her creations. This creatrix fuses her skills and...

We are so excited to welcome back a special guest who absolutely loved connecting with. Lucy joins Shannon and Laura in what is a most insightful, deep, and inspiring discussion on Lucy's book, Creatrix, and how we can all massage a little more creativity into our being. Lucy also offers some beautiful readings from her book, enchanting, and inspiring- and incredibly candid- you can see why 'We Lo...

Our last interview with this special guest was so full of fun, inspiring information and magic we just HAD to invite him back on the podcast again! He is a professional astrology & tarot reader and has been practicing modern witchcraft for over 20 years. As a devotee to the goddess Lilith, he anchors his practice with the use of glamour, love, moon, and sex magic. The author of many books, he has...

What is a familiar? Is it different to a pet? Well, yes, and no, you see it really depends on the level of connection that you have with said animal. Shannon turns to a recent favourite book of hers- 'Witchcraft. The Library of esoterica' to help out with the historical roots, and definition of Familiars. Laura and Shannon then take turns to discuss more of the 'familiar familiars', so to speak. T...

Rhiannon established her online business, The Spiritual Toolbox, in 2016. She has become a trusted source of ethically produced metaphysical items, witchcraft tools, and practitioner made products. She is a qualified metaphysical practitioner, aromatherapist and astrologer, and someone who is absolutely brimming with esoteric wisdom. We wind up talking about scrying, sex magic and processes she fo...