The Magick Kitchen Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode takes you beyond maiden, mother, and crone, and explores the many faces the Goddess might appear to you with, from the Primordial to the Dark and more. Dive deep into the ways the Goddess can guide us, and what your experience with her can be. Join Leandra's Rebel Mystic Community here. Leandra's book, "From the Witch's Shadow", is available n...

Send us Fan Mail Join Leandra & Elyse as they talk different types of shamanism from Celtic to creative; spirit guides and shamanic journeys for healing and guidance; and the not-so-complicated exploration of shamanism and cultural appropriation with Rhonda McCrimmon, creator of the Centre for Shamanism. Rhonda McCrimmon is a Celtic Seer & Shaman from Scotland focusing on creating shamanic...

Send us Fan Mail Join Leandra and Elyse as they discuss the importance of calling in during discussions in our community. It's hard not to get defensive when presented with ideas or practices that you don't agree with. Sometimes you might see someone doing something in their practice of witchcraft that is explicitly wrong, dangerous, or wasteful. But should you call them out? What is you...

Send us Fan Mail This Samhain, talk ghosts and grounding with Elyse, Leandra, and Amy. Join Leandra and Elyse for part two of our conversation in the Magick Kitchen with Amy Blackthorn, intuitive witch and bestselling author of books like Blackthorn's Botanical Magic, Blackthorn's Protection Magic, and her new book, Botanical Wellness. This second half of our interview gets a bit persona...

Send us Fan Mail Join Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen with Amy Blackthorn, intuitive witch and bestselling author of books like Blackthorn's Botanical Magic, Blackthorn's Protection Magic, and her new book, Botanical Wellness. We discuss the timeliness of Amy's books and how she stays on the pulse of magic and reality. We get into the balance between mundane life and followi...

Send us Fan Mail New normals of extreme weather are here to stay. The planet is hotter than it was a generation ago; natural disasters are more dangerous and numerous than ever. So what do we do about it as witches? Putting nature first is the uniting link between everyone’s path. No matter what you call yourself: witch, spiritual person, pagan, honoree of the Old Ways… we all respect nature first...

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...