Two Crones and a Microphone

A labyrinth is not a maze. There are no dead ends. No tricks. No wrong turns. Just one winding path inward, and one path back out again. In Episode 78, we talk about labyrinths as ancient tools for meditation, intuition, healing, sacred geometry, Earth wisdom, ceremony, and community. We share stories from Chartres Cathedral, Alaska, retreat centers, finger labyrinths, portable labyrinths, and a 1...

In this episode of 2 Crones and a Microphone , Linda, Betty, and Sally welcome Libby Clarke: podcast producer, designer, artist, teacher, seminarian, and lifelong grower. The conversation begins in Libby’s New Jersey yard, once a lawn and now a small food forest, and opens into something much larger: gardening as spiritual practice, relationship with place, food sovereignty, humility, seed saving,...

What can Victory Gardens teach us today? In this episode of Two Crones and a Microphone, we explore the remarkable history of Victory Gardens and the growing movement toward community gardening, food resilience, and heritage seeds. From stories of grandparents who canned vegetables for winter to modern community gardens that donate fresh produce to local food banks, we discuss how growing food con...

Grief is one of the few universal human experiences, and yet many of us are taught to carry it quietly and alone. In Episode 75 of Two Crones and a Microphone , we welcome back grief educator and spiritual teacher Charlotte Starfire for a deeply honest conversation about loss, healing, ritual, and transformation. Charlotte shares the story behind her upcoming chakra-based grief deck, Grief and Gra...

What does courage actually look like? Not just heroic moments. Sometimes courage is: • getting out of bed after loss • walking into a room where you know no one • rebuilding your life after divorce or grief • retiring and asking, “Who am I now?” • taking one small step forward while afraid In Episode 74 of Two Crones and a Microphone, we talk about courage as “the heart of the matter” — and how in...

Ever ignored your gut… and regretted it? We’ve all been there. In this episode, we share real stories, hard lessons, and practical ways to trust what you already know. Your intuition isn’t missing. It’s waiting. #intuition #innerknowing #trustyourgut #mindfulnesspractice #spiritualgrowth #selftrust #emotionalawareness #groundingpractice #intuitiveliving #healingjourney #natureconnection #personald...

Your intuition isn’t something you have to earn—it’s something you remember. In this episode, we talk about how intuition shows up in everyday life, why many of us were taught to ignore it, and how to begin building a simple, grounded practice to reconnect with your inner knowing. Start small. Sit in silence. Listen to your body. Write things down. Then do something radical—trust what you hear. Th...

Grief is everywhere. We just don’t talk about it. In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Starfire to explore what it means to live after loss—especially the kind of loss no one prepares you for. What actually helps someone in grief?  It’s simpler than most people think. “The best thing you can do is let someone talk about the person they love.” Simple. Difficult. Essential. Listen to Podcast...

Episode 70 is a continuation of our conversation on acts of kindness, but we go deeper: what is kindness, really, and how do you practice it without getting rolled over? We talk about everyday kindnesses, being kinder to yourself, setting clear boundaries with toxic behavior, and why community helps you keep the practice going when the world feels loud, mean, or just plain exhausting. Listen where...

The world feels loud.  Anxiety is contagious. In Podcast 69, we talk about coping strategies that actually work — from “shields up” protection to the basket of love and light, to the simple power of one small act of kindness. Try this today:  Do one unexpected kindness — and notice what shifts in you. Podcast 69: Random Acts of Kindness Two Crones and a Microphone Listen now. #TwoCronesAndAMicroph...

In this episode, Sally and Betty reflect on the people who shaped them—teachers, friends, family, and loved ones who have crossed over. They share simple practices for honoring those relationships through gratitude, ritual, and everyday kindness, even in difficult times. The conversation also returns to a grounding practice often shared by Linda: when something can’t be resolved, place it in the b...

Part Two of a Two-Part Interview with Author Ariel Sarullo In Podcast 67 (Part 2), we welcome back author Ariel Sarullo to talk about her life in Japan and her behind-the-scenes work at an animation company. Ariel explains what “anime” means, how Studio Ghibli helped spark her love of Japanese storytelling, and what it really takes to relocate and build a life in another country. She also gives a...

Part One of a Two-Part Interview with Author Ariel Sarullo A small town never forgets. It just waits. In Podcast 66, Part One of our two-part conversation with author Ariel Sarullo, we explore her debut novel The Wild Rose Alliance —a quiet mystery about late coming-of-age, inherited stories, and the long shadow the past casts over the present. This episode is about: Small towns and buried truth B...

Menopause is not a moment. It’s a season. For many of us, it’s a long one. In today’s episode, we talk about the emotions that can show up when fertility ends, how family dynamics can shift, and why empathy for yourself is not optional. We also share tools that helped us through the changes, from simple supports to bigger interventions, plus resources you can use right away. Full episode is up now...

Sally guides a short mindfulness practice using the five senses—simple, grounding, and doable anywhere. This reset helps calm fight-or-flight, quiet racing thoughts, and bring you back into your body. Practice includes: • Deep breathing • Five things you see • Four things you feel • Three things you hear • Two things you smell • One thing you taste Use this anytime life starts spinning faster than...

Author and spiritualist Theresa Varela joins Two Crones and a Microphone to share a live oracle-card reading and explore how our gifts, ancestors, and inner guidance help us walk with courage and compassion. Podcast homepage: https://twocronesandamicrophone.com Theresa Varela official site: https://www.theresavarela.com Blog / monthly oracle messages: https://www.theresavarela.com/blog Theresa Var...

The world feels locked in the red ray—force, threat, intimidation. Our mentor, Oh Shinnáh, taught that a shift is underway toward the violet ray—compassion, balance, repair. The goal isn’t to erase strength. It is to transmute it. In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday we name the teaching, honor the line of wild, wise women who kept it alive—from Hildegard to Mary Magdalene—and offer four practices you...

With guest Jen Ragonese, we name the whack-a-mole of symptoms, talk frankly about desire and dryness, and share what helps in the messy middle—movement, herbal supports, and finding a clinician who listens. Watch and share your questions or what’s helped you. Tell us what you think! We love to hear from you! Support the show Remember, wisdom knows no age, and our crones are here to inspire and emp...

Corn, beans, and squash—the ancient “Three Sisters”—show us how harmony grows from diversity. Join the Crones as they explore Taos Pueblo’s living wisdom, share stories from Oh Shinnáh, and reflect on how we can build community like the Three Sisters do: side by side, rooted in care. Listen to learn: – What the Three Sisters planting method teaches about resilience – How Indigenous wisdom inspires...

This week’s Wisdom Wednesday is a little different — we’ve brewed up a special extended long-form reflection: Fire Cider: Intention for Strength in the Dark Season. We also wanted to make sure that our podcast listeners could enjoy our Wisdom Wednesday posts a few more times than usual! Join Linda Shreve as she walks us through the recipe, the ritual, and the reminder that healing isn’t only in th...

Reading opens doors; calm helps kids walk through them. Reading specialist Jen Ragonese shares why literacy is “the key to everything,” how a one-minute breath and “luminous roots” steady students before high-stakes tests, and what high expectations look like in underserved classrooms. This episode sits inside our Season 4 frame—Seeking the Wild Woman—where courage is practical and daily.  If you’...

Our 60th episode! Air is not a metaphor. It’s the medium. In this kickoff to our Wild Woman season, we get practical about breath, voice, and time in nature—how they shift stress, clarity, and courage. We also talk anthem-as-activism (Casablanca), hummingbirds as teachers, and why humming or chanting counts as a real practice. What you’ll hear: “Inhale prayer, exhale intention”: a simple daily rit...

Two Crones & a Microphone turns four today!   Year four. Still wild! This year we’re Seeking the Wild Woman —through seasons and elements, garden and fireside, ancestors and art, bead-making, rosary practice, ritual, movement, and more.   Kickoff bonus: a “back-to-school” episode with Jen , a fiercely independent educator who defies norms and builds community from the inside. We’re bringing mo...

Welcome back to Two Crones and a Microphone . We’re stepping into Season Four—beginning our fourth year of conversations, laughter, and deep dives into the mysteries of living well in this wild, beautiful world. And on Friday, September 5, we’ll mark our fourth anniversary of podcasting together. Three years behind us, a brand-new year ahead—that’s a lot of tea, a lot of storytelling, and a lot of...

This summer, each Crone is sharing her favorite episode—and Linda’s pick is a luminous one: “Glimmering” (Ep 27). Join Betty, Linda, and Sally as they explore the quiet magic of noticing, the power of presence, and the sacred glimmers that guide us through change. If you’re seeking grounded wisdom and gentle encouragement for the season you’re in, this one’s for you. Support us for $3/month and ge...