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Welcome to “A Nerdy Book Club,” the podcast where we explore literature and fan-created works. Join our host as we dive deep into books.
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Welcome to The Stillroom's Grimoire, featuring Head Witch, April Eckwielen. Join her around the cauldron to talk spells, tarot, and her spiritual journey into all things witchcraft.
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✨ The White Witch Podcast Welcome to The White Witch Podcast — a hearth-lit corner of the wild where folklore and magick meet under moonlight. Hosted by British witch Carly Rose, this podcast is a cozy, witchy wander through the old ways and the ever-living spirit of the land. Each episode invites you deeper into the world of: 🌿 Witchcraft & spellwork 🌕 Rituals aligned with the moon and the seasons 🕯️ The lore of gods, goddesses, and forgotten folk tales 💎 Crystal magic and energy wisdom 🍄 E ...
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Strange Encounters with Timothy Renner from Strange Familiars
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Witches, I’m beside myself with this one. This week I’m joined by my favourite podcaster of all time — Timothy Renner from the legendary Strange Familiars podcast. If you’ve ever felt the forest watching, if you’ve ever wondered what walks between worlds with you… this conversation is for you. We dive into - 🌲 Bigfoot sightings and their deeply spi…
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In the Forest of Letting Go - A Cord Cutting Meditation
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In the Forest of Letting Go A Cord Cutting Ritual for Release, Renewal & Quiet Power - this connects to the Practical Magic episode released before this. Step softly into the forest. In this sacred space of moss and memory, we gather for a cord cutting ritual—an act of tender release and sovereign reclamation. Whether you’re letting go of an old lo…
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Practical Magic - Curse Breaking, Chocolate Cake & Cord Cutting
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In this enchanting episode, we step into the warm, witchy glow of Practical Magic—a film of sisterhood, spellwork, and soul-deep lessons. Brew a cup of tea (or indulge in a slice of chocolate cake for breakfast) as we unravel the magick woven through the lives of the Owens women. ✨ What’s inside the cauldron - 🍫 Chocolate Cake for Breakfast – Joy a…
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In this episode, we delve into the shadowed mysteries of Algol, the so-called Demon Star — a fixed star long associated with power, danger, transformation, and taboo. Often feared and misunderstood, Algol sits at a potent intersection of myth, astrology, and magic. But what happens when we choose to work with its energy rather than fear it? Join th…
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🔮 Bonus Episode: The Gateway of Algol – The Demon Star In this special bonus episode of The White Witch Podcast, we explore the mythic and magical depths of Algol, the fixed star long feared as a harbinger of chaos—and revered as a portal to power. This episode includes - ✨ An introduction to Algol, also known as the Demon Star ✨ The ancient myths …
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The Handmade Grimoire with Laura Derbyshire
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In this cozy, creative episode, I’m joined by the magical Laura Derbyshire — witch, writer, and creator of The Handmade Grimoire — to talk all things paper, spellcraft, and sacred storytelling. Together, we explore: ✨ What makes a grimoire truly yours 🖋️ The art of crafting your magical book by hand 🌿 How to infuse intention, creativity, and spirit…
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🔑 The Skeleton Key: Unlocking Witchcraft’s Hidden Doors In this episode of The White Witch Podcast, we’re diving deep into the magic of keys in witchcraft — as tools, symbols, portals, and sacred objects. 🗝️✨ We’ll explore: How to work with skeleton keys in your spellwork and rituals Their connection to thresholds, protection, and liminal magic The…
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In this special episode of The White Witch Podcast, I’m joined once again by the incredible Danielle Dulsky — wild word witch, sacred storyteller, and author of the newly released book The Night House. Together we explore the rich terrain of fairy tales, feminine archetypes, and the wild wisdom woven into myth and shadow. We talk about the power of…
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Hello witches In this week’s spell-drenched episode, we’re diving into the lush pink glow of Rose Quartz and the potent protective fire of Dragon’s Blood. Explore the folklore, magical uses, and alchemical balance between tenderness and strength. Whether you’re anointing a candle, crafting a love charm, or shielding your sacred space—these two powe…
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When did you first call yourself a witch? Have you even gotten that far yet? This week, join April as she discusses claiming the title Witch, even if you aren't quite sure you have all of your spell jars in a row. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Join our Facebook Coven: Awaken The With Follow us: @thestillroomfl on all the socials…
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Hello Witches Join me for a discussion with author Halo Quinn around the power of storytelling, how we can use it in our craft, the fae and the faery realm. Dr Halo Quin is a spirit-led witch, storyteller, pagan author, philosopher, singer-songwriter, and a lifelong lover of magic with a PhD in philosophy. They are a devotee of the Faery Queen, a l…
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Hi Witches A follow up meditation for your special day further to The Witch's Birthday episode. For extra witchy content and The Literary Witches Coven my book club find my witchy Patreon here - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink My website - The White…
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Join me for this weeks episode of the podcast looking at some different ways you may wish to celebrate your birthday. On this episode we have a witchy birthday plan you might wish to try, birthday journal prompts, a birthday wish spell, creating a vision board for your next year on this earth, birthday crystals for birth month and star sign and I a…
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Who would've know that such beautiful sculptures would have such a terrifying back story? Join April as she chats about the rabbit hole she went down learning about the significance and lore of the Kelpies. Shop The Stillroom: www,thestillroomfl.com Follow us @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok.…
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Bookshops & Bonedust: Legends & Lattes Series
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Polly discusses the book Bookshops and Bonedust from the Legends and Lattes Series <3
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A follow up bonus meditation episode further to todays episode with Rachel Roberts - The Wolf and The Wolf Goddess. Don't forget to check that out first! x A journey of self-discovery, intuition, and empowerment for the new moon, meeting the wolf and clarifying that we wish to release and our intentions for the new cycle For extra witchy content an…
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An interview with best selling author Rachel Roberts, the best-selling author of 'Lupa. She-Wolf of Rome, Mother of Destiny', as well as 'Wolf. Embody your Inner Wolf' and 'Pantheon. The Romans'. As well as a writer and historian, she is also a sacred dance teacher and empowerment and flower essence coach. Rachel is the creatrix of Wolf Woman Risin…
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The Head Witch's Travels: The Poison Garden
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Tucked in the corner of the massive and beautiful Alnwick Garden, is the world's most deadliest garden. Yup, everything in there can kill you. This week, April talks about her visit to the Poison Garden and its interesting history , lore and how it can all be incorporated into one's practice. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Us @th…
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Hello Witches Blessed Ostara! Join me to talk about butterflies and their connection to witches along with their spiritual symbolism, we look at the crystal green aventurine and why you might wish to work with it and finish up with an Ostara tale called Hunting the Dawn. Amendment - Apologies I said that Aristotle is a Roman philosopher and I meant…
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A family's history, breathtaking masonry, Masonic influence, murder, energetic lines, portals and pagan symbolism make up this week's episode. Join April as she chats about her tour and experiences inside the 579 year old chapel and what a profound impact it had on her. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com…
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Hi Witches This episode is a look at the witch wounds origins, how it may affect you and ways to heal it to fully step into your power. Website referenced - https://magebymoonlight.com/author/magebymoonlight/ Our book review is The Women's Circle by Anoushka Florence - Podcast episode referenced - https://beccapiastrelli.com/anoushka-florence/ For …
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April just got back from Edinburgh and has so much to tell you! Here's a sneak peek of episodes to come. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow Us: @thestillroomfl on all the socials
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Hi Witches Join me on todays episode for an interview with the talented witchcraft author Rachel Patterson who is the author of thirty one books on the craft!. Alongside this she hosts the wonderful Pagan Portals podcast and is the publicist for Moon Books who publish the Pagan Portals series and authors such as Mhara Starling, Morgan Daimler, Rave…
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This week on the podcast, April explores the transformative energy of The Death card. Far from a symbol of doom, this powerful card represents endings, new beginnings, and deep personal growth. Take a listen as she unpacks its meaning, clears up common misconceptions, and shares how to embrace change with confidence and clarity.…
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Hi Witches Join me on the podcast to talk crossroads witchcraft. We get into everything from Hekate to Hermes to Papa Legba, from corpse roads to cul-de-sacs, a ton on hoodoo and hedge witchery, the Roman crossroads festival dedicated to the spririts that roam there, vampires, fairy dogs, fae, demons and the devil. Types of crossroads - https://pin…
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In today's episode we discuss "Dark Heir" is a gripping fantasy novel that weaves together elements of magic, mystery, and adventure. Set in a world where ancient powers stir and long-hidden secrets resurface, the story follows a group of unlikely heroes as they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about their past and the dark forces …
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This week on the podcast, April dives into the mysteries of The Hanged Man. Exploring its themes of surrender, perspective shifts, and spiritual growth, she unpacks how this card challenges us to embrace stillness and trust the process. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us: @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Threads an…
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Hi Witches Join me for a chat with the Mandi Em, author of Witchcraft Therapy, Feral Self-Care, Happy Witch and Shadow Work for Hot Messes. We talk ayahuasca, mushrooms and the fae, shadow work and self care. This episode also includes a book review on the book Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix. TRIGGER WARNING - this book review discus…
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We are going back to the basics and back to making our way through the major arcana. This week, April talks about the Justice card and all about keeping the scales in balance.
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Hello Witches This weeks episode was supposed to be an interview with a wonderful witchy author however we had some huge sound issues and as a result the interview was unlistenable. In its place, until we can re-record I have put together a look at the willow tree and the frog, their associations to witchcraft and lore. Our book review is House of …
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Adding more layers to make something extra delicious doesn't stop at the bakery. Join April as she discussing all of the different layers we can add to our spell and ritual work to make it more meanigful and potent. Follow us: @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com…
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Hi Witches Blessed Imbolc or Lammas dependent on where you are! Join me on todays episode - our book review is for The Woodsmoke Womens Book of Spells written by Rachel Greenlaw. The book we are reading for The Literary Witches Coven in February and March is Morgan is my Name - Sophie Keetch. For the book club The Literary Witches Coven and extra w…
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There is a lot going on astrologically this week and one event is the New Moon. Join April as she talks about the theme of this New Moon and shares some easy working you can do to tap into the energy. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us on all social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Blue Sky) @thestillroomfl…
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Hi Witches Join me for an interview with Shannon Wild discussing her craft and new music - we touch on animism, Pan, initiations on the Isle of Avalon and alchemising pain and rage into creative endeavours. Shannon Pearl is a neo-folk musician and witch-pop pioneer from the Northeast of England. Trained as a Priestess and named a Sacred Sound Carri…
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Hello Witches Join me on this episode for a look at A look at the Gateway to Transformation, a celestial event taking place on January 25th 2025 and how and why you might wish to work with the energy of this planetary alignment. We also look at the crystal Moldavite and its many properties and come back to earth to look at grounding and how it can …
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You know that feeling you get when a certain song is played, you're in a good mood or you just know what will add a little extra kick to a project? Well the same can be put into your spellwork or rituals. Join April as she talks about using music and other things to pump up the energy in your practice. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Fol…
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Hello Witches Join me on this episode where I am joined by Becky Lovatt. Becky is a storyteller at heart, passionate about how we can use various spiritual and healing modalities to help bring about more self awareness and peace through the stories of our lives, our history and the stars above. Specialising in Human Design, Astrology, Astrocartogra…
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Happy New Year! In this episode, April talks about her re-dedication ritual she did to honor her practice and how it helped her decide her path moving forward. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @thestillroomfl
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Dive into the world of Sarah J. Maas' “Kingdom of Ash” in this podcast episode. Find us: Website, Tik Tok, Instagram, Tumblr
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Hi Witches Join me for a festive episode with two tales for Yule - our first is all about a Christmas witch, the second is a spooky tale of an enchanted talisman! La Befana and the Royal Child of Light - a retelling from The Return of the Light by Carolyn McVickar Edwards and The Monkeys Paw by W W Jacobs Witches who run with the Wolves - Launches …
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Hi Witches Join me on this Yule special looking at the magickal properties and folklore of holly and how and why you might wish to work with it in spell and ritual work. We also talk about the holly king, yule recipes, rituals and a yule tarot spread. Our book review is Telling the Seasons - Stories, Celebrations and Folklore Around the Year writte…
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Hello Witches A look at two of my favourite plants Juniper & Mistletoe, their folklore and magickal properties and how you can work with them in spell or ritual work. Our book review today is The Wild Wool Shepherdess - Weave the Ancient Path. Reignite your Feminine Fire by Elizabeth Kneafsey. Links referenced are - working with our hands - https:/…
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The Head Witch is back from her travels and does she have an interesting story to tell! Join April as she touches on plans to wrap up the year, some cool things she purchased and her cemetery visit that turned into a scavenger hunt. Shop The Stillroom: www.thestillroomfl.com Follow us: @thestillroomfl on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.…
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Hi Witches Join me on todays episode looking at the festival of Faunalia and the goat as a power animal, their folklore and working with goat energy. Our book review today is Withered Hill by David Barnett Website referenced - https://historyandarchaeologyonline.com/the-faunalia-rustica-pacifying-the-god-of-the-wild-wood/ Find my witchy Patreon her…
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Hi Witches On todays episode I am joined by our witch next door Kim talking all about the magick and folklore of Glastonbury, Mary Magdalene, The Virgin Mary, Hekate, Mistletoe, the Crossroads and other dimensions. Books referenced are - The Lost Lands by Lucy Cavendish, The Mermaids Journal by Lucy Cavendish, The Hearth Witchs Compendium & The Hea…
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Join me on todays episode where I am speaking with Courtley all about her witchcraft practice. Courtley is the host of the wonderful podcast The Mind, Body, Spirit podcast, link below if you wish to check it out where Courtley covers all manner of witchy, spiritual and supernatural topics. On this episode we talk witchlings, household and ancestral…
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Hi Witches Join me on this episode looking at sacred cacao, why you might wish to work with it, its history, benefits and solitary and group rituals. Our book review is Britains Ghosts - A Spine Chilling Tour of our Most Haunted Places. Websites referenced - https://soulliftcacao.com/blogs/news/alleviating-concerns-about-cultural-appropriation-of-c…
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