Your Average Witch Podcast

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We talk with Ivy of Ivy Tuning In about building an eclectic witch practice that honors culture, animals, and personal autonomy without turning spirituality into a guilt trap. The conversation moves from Hecate-inspired roadside rituals to astrology and Reiki, with a steady focus on consent, represent...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We talk with Irish author Geraldine Moorkens Byrne about reclaiming Irish tradition through language, lived practice, and the sound that shapes spellwork. She shares how listening, humming, and careful words can change your magic and your life, then we end with folklore and a collaborative Beltane-sty...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Laura joins me from Tucson to talk about witch identity as something you embody, not a club you earn your way into. We chat about mental health, religious trauma, inclusivity, and the small practical ways you can keep a living practice even when you’re exhausted.  • building community ritual spaces th...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We welcome Leah, a witch and singer from Quebec, to explore identity as a choice, the ethics of modern craft, and how voice can be a healing tool. We share stories of burnout, boundaries, warning dreams, and the power of community to amplify magic and keep us whole. • land acknowledgment for Jojage an...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? You may already be aware of this change, but here it is officially: I'm reducing the number of episodes to one per month. Episodes will go out on the last Tuesday of every month. This is because I've joined the Witch Bitch Amateur Hour! Head over to witchbitchamateurhour.com and check us out...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? This week I'm talking with Eve of Desert Roots Apothecary to unpack everyday witchcraft, reclaim power through simple rituals, and co-create a New Year spell built from ordinary, meaningful items. The talk is candid, practical, and full of permission to do magic that fits a real life. • what bein...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Welcome to season 6!  I sit down with Rachel of Desert Roots Apothecary to talk about authentic witchcraft, tarot that actually lands, and how small, honest rituals fit inside busy lives. We swap stories about bathroom kindness, nerd dinners, and craft a simple spell to reboot New Year resolutions. •...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with author and teacher Sara Mastros to explore the difference between magic and witchcraft, why the word "witch" carries class and power, and how collaboration builds real results. From Solomonic roots to muse rituals and a legendary snow spell, we share tools, stories, and prac...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with tarot reader and witch Kelli Dunaway to talk about reclaiming the word witch, building accessible practice, and how daily rituals anchor a life of service and self-respect. The conversation ranges from lunar alignment to politics, tarot boundaries, and a story on disability that redef...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We sit down with Heather of NVus Alien to talk tarot, shadow work, and the messy magic of the liminal. From feng shui altars and Magdalene archetypes to a time-loop haunting in Oklahoma, we trace how curiosity, sovereignty, and honest pre-work shape lasting change. • Witch as temperament rather than l...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Ten years of spark, craft, and community converge in Arlington, Texas. I sat down with Kacie from Kacie’s Corner to share everything you need to know about the 10th annual DFW Pagan Unity Fest . From a full day of vendors and hands-on learning to a public Yule ritual and a charity raffle for the North...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Three members of the Anahata's Purpose witch community share their personal transformation stories • Charlye reflects on attending three times since 2021 and how it helped integrate her online witch community into physical reality • Kacie describes how Anahata's Purpose helped distinguish be...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Robin and CB, the new owners of The Ninth House shop in Tucson, are building community through their extension called The Eleventh House, a space for gatherings, classes, and healing modalities designed to be inclusive and educational. • The Eleventh House provides a safe gathering space for metaphysi...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? I met and interviewed these witches the first time they attended Anahata's Purpose, and am following up with them five years later. We explore the transformative impact of Anahata's Purpose, and share how this spiritual gathering changed our lives and magical practices. • Anahata's Purp...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Mara Starling, a Welsh witch and author, shares the magic and lore of her culture while exploring how voice, breath, and relationship with the landscape form the foundation of her practice. • The Welsh language has multiple terms for magical practitioners beyond just "witch," including suin...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Dr. Susan Harper, an anthropologist of religion and practicing witch in Iowa, shares her experiences with building magical communities and reclaiming personal power through witchcraft. • Defining witchcraft as reclaiming a word historically used against women while embracing the power of "paying...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Natasha Randolph shares her journey as an eclectic pagan witch, focusing on spiritual hygiene, crystal work, and the importance of intentional practice in witchcraft. She offers practical advice for maintaining energetic boundaries and connecting with both spirits and local witch communities. • Living...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Karena, an empowerment and transformation coach, shares her perspective on witchcraft as resistance against patriarchal systems and a way of honoring our shadow aspects. • Creating daily rituals helps us reclaim our power and stay centered in a chaotic world • Rest is resistance and a powerful form of...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Starla Yilmaz joins us to discuss her journey as a witch, tarot creator, and cross-stitcher, sharing how a divine calling led her to create the Butterfly Wisdom Tarot deck through 21 months of meticulous stitching. • Practicing witchcraft since age 15-16, Starla views it as being conscious of energy a...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum shares insights on working with spirit vessels, building magical community, and developing personal relationships with plants and other magical allies. Drawing from years of experience as a shop owner and festival organizer, he offers a refreshing perspective on conne...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum joins us to explore animism, witchcraft, and the spirits that inhabit everything around us. We dive into what it means to be a witch in today's world, examining the complex relationship between magical practice and capitalism. • Defining what it means to be a wit...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? We dive deep into what it truly means to be a witch with Alyssa Barlow from Blyssfull Magick, exploring the power of authenticity in spiritual practice and the importance of finding your own path. • Alyssa defines herself as an intuitive healer, psychic medium, tarot reader, and Reiki master who helps...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Brett Hollyhead, a Welsh Marches folk witch, shares insights on witchcraft as a practice of liberation, connection to landscape, and challenging oppressive systems. Brett's practice combines Welsh folklore with practical magic while celebrating the liminal identity of the Welsh Marches borderland...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Mike Ditter of The Rusted Rabbit jewelry shares their journey as a witch who views their practice through transmutation, turning metals and minerals into talismans of protection, power, and healing while challenging conventional belief systems and societal expectations. • Embracing witch identity as a...

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Lindsay of the Rusted Rabbit shares her journey from selling rocks as a kid to creating wire-wrapped crystal jewelry and embracing her identity as a witch despite initial imposter syndrome. • Started with chainmail jewelry in 2013 before discovering wire-wrapping and crystals • Embraces being a "...