Witchy Wit

Leilani and Kimberlyn welcome back Semira (Episodes 112 and 46) to discuss her brilliantly curated playlist of songs illustrating how the Major Arcana resonates for her. Mentioned in the episode:    0    Fool -  Defying Gravity  1.     Magician-  The Greatest Show, Hugh Jackman/Keala Settle/others 2.     High Priestess -  Ocean, Billie Eilish 3.     Empress -  7 Rings, Ariana Grande 4.     Emperor...

Leilani and Kimberlyn question, explore, and deconstruct the pervasiveness of the Celtic/Nordic Wheel of the Year  and its relationship to the world outside of Northern/Western Europe. Their check-ins :  Kimberlyn is thrilled to complete an intensive museum docent program; Leilani shares her excitement about buying an electric vehicle. Mentioned in the episode:    Gerald Gardner, Ross Nichols, and...

Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss the traditions of celebrating the equinox, of past and present cultures around the world, as well their individual practices and those of their circle. Their check-ins :  Kimberlyn plugs an online list of no/low-cost mental health resources ; and rants about the devaluation of work associated with women; Leilani is “made for retirement!” Mentioned in the episode:    M...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss the joys and challenges of leaving the comforts of home for far-flung places. Their check-ins :  Kimberlyn had an incredibly tender, poignant moment during an online spiral dance; Leilani mourns the dark time of the year as we move into spring. Mentioned in the episode:    Barbara Kingsolver’s poem, “How to be Hopeful.” Get exclusive content and support u...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore both the psychological needs satisfied by birthdays and the magical, metaphorical, and metaphysical aspects of such celebrations. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn is working through the ethical and spiritual implications of training her puppy; Leilani shares her insights about creativity, energy, success, and her dance practice. Mentioned in the episode:    Ra...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they dig into the ways in which religious and spiritual practices can be used to sidestep dealing with difficult truths and looking at what needs to be really seen. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn makes a gift of biodegradable, holographic glitter to Leilani; Leilani shares her adventures as she learns Spanish. Mentioned in the episode:   John Welwood; Ingrid Clayton, Rec...

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore navigating  anxiety as an ingrained part of modern culture while decentering it in their lives.  Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn shares her excitement at being a Canine Companion puppy raiser; Leilani is utilizing contrast therapy—alternating sauna and cold plunges—for her hot flashes and night sweats. Mentioned in the episode:   Canine Companions ; Brené Bro...

Leilani and Kimberlyn are revisited by Kimberly (Ep. 22) as she shares her intricate dance integrating her shamanic, astrology, and witchy practices. Mentioned in the episode:   Michael Harner’s The Foundation for Shamanic Studies ; The Society for Shamanic Practice ; Tom Cowan’s book Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit , Jane Burns , Amantha Murphy’s book The Way of the Seabhean ; T...

Leilani and Kimberlyn share the ways one can find a circle with which a witch can practice—both the old tried and true (“kickin’ it old skool”) and digital-age methods—as well as evaluating what a circle can provide. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn has learned that you can’t make a bulldog do what a bulldog don’t want to do; Leilani creates a personalized medical care spreadsheet and implements the in...

(Recorded July 2025) Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss their reactions to the early stages of the Covid era, how things unfolded over the years, and how their lives and magical practices have been impacted. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn wonders about the connection between anxiety and her scratching; Leilani builds a uniquely constructed retaining wall. Mentioned in the episode: Armin van Buuren, Reinie...

Leilani and Kimberlyn explore—and model—the process of deep listening. Mentioned in the episode: Ally Ang’s poem, “ Let the Moon Wobble” http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.co...

Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss both the science and their personal experiences of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.  Join them for the ride! Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn reacts to reading Stephanie Foo’s book, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma ;  Leilani loves giving gifts to her future self! Mentioned in the episode: Zoe Branch’s poem,  “The Next Big Thing “ ht...

Leilani and Kimberlyn share stats, their favorite episodes, and treasured memories of their fifth year of Witchy Wit. Their check-ins:  Leilani tries to decide what the ‘ideal’ is in assessing the benefits of her medical protocols; Kimberlyn uses technology to evaluate and select her therapist. Mentioned in the episode:   Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score . Get exclusive content and s...

Listen in on the discussion as Kimberlyn and Leilani ‘lift the curtain” and actually plan a ritual LIVE! Their check-ins:   Leilani shows Kimberlyn the products from her summer pottery class; Kimberlyn and Leilani enjoy drinking the last bit of a spring equinox beverage spell. Mentioned in the episode: Barbara Kingsolver's poem, “How to be Hopeful” from How to Fly (In Ten Thousand Easy Lesson...

Join Kimberlyn and Leilani as they dive into the astronomical, witchy, and individual effects of the equinox as well as they ways in which they “rest in balance.” Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn muses on the ways in which her witchy circles show their reverence to her as an ‘Elder;’  Leilani takes us on her cooking adventures and culinary growth. Mentioned in the episode: Marie Summerwood's “Equ...

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the ways in which they use therapy for growth, change, and healing. Their check-ins:   Leilani shares the highs and lows of competitive dance; Kimberlyn shares the emotional highs of watching puppies graduate as service dogs. Mentioned in the episode: Andrea Faye Gibson’s poem, “What Can’t be Taken” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.c...

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the intersection of technology and paganism in their lives and witchy circles.. Their check-ins:   Leilani unveils how her brilliant, peek-a-boo rainbow hair color allows her to feel more like herself; Kimberlyn shares how her favorite erasable pen also comes in rainbow colors. Mentioned in the episode: The New York Times Wirecutter ;  an AI-written poem, “Digital Ech...

Kimberlyn and Leilani share their individual origin stories, as well as the origin of the podcast. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn shares her love of yard work in spite of its demands as she gets older; Leilani reports on her progress as she ends her summer Intro to Ceramics course. Mentioned in the episode: SageWoman magazine ;  Z Budapest; Marianne Williamson; Diana Helmuth’s The Witching Year: A Me...

Kimberlyn and Leilani (and their guest, Leilani’s sister Semira) share their reactions to Diana Helmuth’s The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft.   Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn loves Miley Cyrus’s NYT interview ; Leilani reflects upon how walking the Camino in 2024 has helped her develop a feeling of self reliance, which she’s applying to personally building a ret...

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss their experiences with and thoughts about protest and activism. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn commemorates Juneteenth; Leilani strategizes decorating her living room. Mentioned in the episode: National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee ; Maya Angelou’s “A BRAVE AND STARTLING TRUTH;”  San Antonio No Kings Protest ; Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon:...

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss what it means to cultivate meaningful work at work, at home, in relationships, and in their spiritual practice. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn re-experiences EFT as an healing modality; Leilani practices non-attachment through throwing ceramics elementally. Mentioned in the episode:  Brené Brown’s Gifts of Imperfection ; Patrick Buggy’s 10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Livi...

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the ways in which tarot helps them to understand life’s beginnings and endings. Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn looks forward to fostering a puppy through the Canine Companions program; Leilani looks forward to a summer learning to throw ceramics. Mentioned in the episode:   Rider Waite Colman-Smith Wheel of Fortune ; Modern Witch Wheel of Fortune ; Rebecca Campbell’s po...

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss the ways in which we don’t listen well, as well as the ways in which we can listen to really connect. Their check-ins:   Leilani sees Brené Brown live!!   Kimberlyn compares the experience of visiting her primary care doctor vs. the incredibly positive experience of being seen and listened by the physician’s assistant. Mentioned in the episode :  Mindtools Active List...

Kimberlyn and Leilani consider the ramifications of de-centering men and the multidimensionality of centering oneself. Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn discusses her poor sleep hygiene; Leilani shares gratitude for her witchy-ness.  Mentioned in the episode :  Charlie Taylor, Decentering Men ; Lyz Lenz, This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life ; Mieke Beth Thomeer, Corinne Re...

Kimberlyn and Leilani dive into the challenges and huge potential benefits of exploring the Enneagram. Their check-ins:   Kimberlyn is joyous after a visit from a family member; Leilani has a new, fun addition to her wardrobe.  Mentioned in the episode :  Don Richard Riso’s and Russ Hudson’s book, T he Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine P...