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Join Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles to discuss magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences.
Leandra Witchwood is a Modern Witch, Priestess, and Master Herbalist dedicated to wortcunning, magick, healing, and spiritual growth. Based in South-Central PA, she founded The Magick Kitchen Blog in 2011, which has evolved to become one of the top 30 podcasts in the religion and spirituality category. She is the host of The Unbound Priestess Podcast. An author of five books on Witchcraft and shadow work, Leandra offers decades of knowledge and experience to guide the magickal community. Using her knowledge as a Vitalist Herbalist, Leandra also hand-blends loose-leaf teas at The Witchwood Teahouse, where she seamlessly marries whimsy with flavor. Leandra offers courses, certification & training programs in the Gardens of the Mystic Program and Rebel Mystic Coven.
✨Join Leandra for an empowering journey into self-discovery and magick. Learn more about what Leandra offers and how you can work with her at https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/
Elyse Welles is a Greek-Egyptian and American earth intuitive Priestess. Initiated in the Faery Tradition & holding an MA focusing on spiritual studies, she is a teacher of the lost Earth Priestess Arts of the Mediterranean, where she hails from. She hosts 3 podcasts, & is an author. Her book on connecting with land spirits was released with Llewellyn in 2025 and a paranormal mystery novel in September 2025. She writes for Witchology and Witch Way Magazine and is the Greece correspondent for the Wild Hunt. She has spoken at conferences such as Hekatefest and the Ancestral Magic Summit. She runs Seeking Numina, facilitating rituals at Greece's sacred sites, & teaches the Path of the Sacred Wild, an earth-based spirituality. Learn more: seekingnumina.com + Instagram @seekingnumina.
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Send a text We’re joined by Patricia Robin Woodruff of The Roots of Slavic Magic to explore what Slavic magic is, and why it’s often misunderstood. From house spirits like the Domovoy to plant lore traditions involving mugwort and mullein, this conversation weaves animism, folklore, and ancestral cosmology into a grounded introduction for modern practitioners. Learn more at https://patriciarobinwoodruff.com/ and explore her book Slavic Deities: Their Worship and Roots here: https...
Send a text In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra and Elyse Welles break down why Imbolc matters on the Wheel of the Year, especially when winter feels heavy and motivation is low. They explore the difference between quarter days (solstices and equinoxes) and the often-misunderstood cross-quarter days, and why these seasonal turning points can be the most supportive when we feel least connected. You’ll also hear the roots of Imbolc as lambing season and its relationship to Ca...
Send a text This time in the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are joined by bestselling author and beloved witchcraft teacher Deborah Blake for a grounded, practical conversation on respectful, responsible deity work for witches and pagans. Together, they explore what changes when deity isn’t “a box you visit,” but part of everyday life, and why cultural context matters when working with ancient pantheons in the modern world. Deborah shares how her upcoming book, Eve...
Send a text A new year invites new rhythms, and the kitchen is one of the most powerful places to begin. In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore how to start — or refresh — a kitchen witchery practice rooted in green magic, balance, and everyday life. They discuss why kitchen witchery and green witchcraft are inseparable paths, how perfection and rigid planning can block magical flow, and why the hearth has always been the energetic heart of t...
1Send a text In this Yuletide episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles are joined by fiber artist and co-host of the Knit a Spell podcast, Katie Rempe, for a deep and soulful conversation about fiber magic, stitch witchery, and ancestral craft. Together they explore knitting, embroidery, mending, sewing, spinning, and textile arts as ancient magical practices — ways of weaving intention, prayer, and protection directly into everyday life. From blood, sweat, and...
Send a text In this cozy Yule edition of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles gather around the stove for a heartwarming, fully intuitive simmer pot ritual. Together they explore how scent, memory, and elemental magic weave into one of witchcraft’s simplest yet most profound seasonal practices. Join them as they build two simmer pots — one on the stove and one in a tiny cast-iron cauldron — sharing the magical correspondences of rosemary, alfalfa, apple, clove, mothe...
Send a text In this thought-provoking episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deep into one of the most urgent topics in modern spirituality — the rise of AI in witchcraft. From spellwriting and herbalism to tarot and dream interpretation, witches everywhere are turning to AI for answers — but at what cost? Leandra and Elyse unpack the hidden dangers of using artificial intelligence for magical work, including misinformation, environmental damage, and th...
Send a text In this landmark episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles sit down with spiritual teacher, psychic healer, and bestselling author George Lizos to explore the modern revival of Hellenic polytheism — the living religion of the ancient Greek gods. George shares his groundbreaking experience performing the first Hellenic polytheist wedding in Cyprus, what it means to practice an evolving ancient faith, and how community, ritual, and activism are ...
Send a text In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deep into the art of glamour magick — the subtle witchcraft of presence, confidence, and energetic influence. From enchanted lip balms and veiling practices to invisibility glamours and divine self-expression, this conversation redefines what it means to “put on your power.” You’ll hear stories of real-life glamours — from Marilyn Monroe’s transformation to modern magical veiling — and learn how...
Send a text When the veil thins, the body becomes the first altar. In this candid, unfiltered conversation, somatic coach, witch, and trauma-informed Domme Melissa Gutierrez joins Leandra and Elyse to demystify somatics and show how movement reshapes mind, emotions, and (yes) magick. We explore the twin currents of sex magick and death work—how they naturally braid together in healing, grief, and rebirth—and why ethical containers, consent, and nervous-system literacy matter for real transfor...
Send a text This time we’re really in the kitchen. Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles invite you into a cozy, hands-on “Kitchen Witch’s Hearth” session to make quick pickled red onions two ways—while weaving intention, protection, and cleansing into every step. From knife skills and jar-charging to stirring deosil and widdershins, you’ll hear how intuitive cooking becomes spellcraft, why onions and garlic are powerhouse allies, and how ingredients like vinegar, caraway, and even a lemon-and-s...
Send a text In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Tenae Stewart, the Witch of Lupine Hollow — cottage witch, astrologer, spiritual coach, and author. Together they dive into the mysteries of shadow work, exploring how we can reclaim the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away, release shame, and step into deeper empowerment. This is a cozy and candid conversation between friends who share stories, insights, and wisdom about the ways shado...
Send a text Join hosts Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles in this special “Kitchen Witch’s Hearth” episode, where they take listeners straight into the heart of their craft — the kitchen. This cozy cooking session celebrates the magic of everyday ingredients. As they prepare a simple apple crisp with plums and oats, the witches discuss why using up seasonal produce is an act of gratitude to the land. They reveal the pentagram hidden inside a cross-cut apple and explain how this five-pointed s...
Send a text The Magick Kitchen Podcast welcomes occult practitioner and historian Solomon Pickle for an in-depth exploration of living Mayan traditions, decolonizing magical practice, and the importance of historical context in the craft. From ancient Mesoamerican cosmology and cyclical time to the dangers of pseudo-archaeology, Solomon shares how his lineage and research are shaping a new, authentic approach to Mayan magic. Elyse and Leandra join him in comparing global revival movements, un...
Send a text Join The Magick Kitchen Podcast as we explore the mystical Lion's Gate Portal – a powerful cosmic alignment of Sirius and the Leo sun. Perfect for beginner witches, this episode illuminates what the Lion's Gate is in simple terms. It offers ritual tips, shadow work guidance, decodes symbols like the Blue Ray and number 8, and helps you harness Leo energy for transformation. Support the Podcast! 🔮 The Witch’s Reset - A Five-Day Audio Program to Clear the Noise and Transform Your P...
Send a text In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the art of weather magick—from calling in clouds as a child to co-creating with storm spirits as an experienced witch. Learn how to ethically connect with the elements, work with weather deities and nature spirits, and build a reciprocal relationship with land and sky. Whether you're new to elemental magick or deepening your practice, this soulful conversation will inspire you to re-enchant y...
Send a text In this episode we are joined by Angelica Merritt, author of 'Womb Witch', the first and only inclusive book on menstrual cycles and connecting to them on a spiritual level. A trained herbalist, her work is holistically engaged with the ways we can connect to our cycles. Learn more about Angelica and purchase Womb Witch here. Support the Podcast! 🔮 The Witch’s Reset - A Five-Day Audio Program to Clear the Noise and Transform Your Practice. Join HERE- https://leandrawitchwood.com/...
Send a text In this heart-opening episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles reunite in person to share powerful insights on building spiritual community through retreats, mentorship, and sacred containers. From immersive pilgrimages to Earth Priestess initiations, they explore how online and in-person spiritual spaces can transform your path. Tune in for stories from Delphi, riverside rituals, guidance on finding the right teacher, and tips for navigating spiri...
Send a text In this firelit episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome back priestess, author, and Reclaiming witch Irisanya Moon to explore the transformative power of the hearth, community care, and magic rooted in radical love. Together, we invoke Hestia, goddess of the sacred flame and communal spaces, and discuss how her wisdom guides us to dismantle patriarchal systems, cultivate inclusive circles, and hold space with intention. From magical activi...
Send a text Includes a Free Summer Ritual Recipe from Leandra! Summer brings expansion, warmth, and connection—and in this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore how to align your spiritual practice with the rhythm of the season. We dive into the magic of moonlight gardens, seasonal herbs, and kitchen witchcraft, and reflect on the divine child archetype, inner child healing, and mermaid-inspired embodiment. You’ll learn how to work with summer plant...
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