WitchingAround

A podcast exploring and celebrating modern Paganism

Sacred Earth Activism with Jonathan

Raegan talks to returning guest Jonathan (of Heron Drums) about the intersection of Paganism and Environmental Activism, and what we can do to protect our sacred sites. Follow Sacred Earth Activism on Instagram @sacredearthactivism Follow Witching Around on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast

09-02
40:46

Hedgewitchery with Joanna van der Hoeven

Jenny returns to celebrate the launch of Season 3 with Raegan! This month, they chat with author Joanna van der Hoeven about hedgewitchery and hedge druidry, along with challenges being faced in modern witchcraft. Follow Joanna on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube by searching "Joanna van der Hoeven" Books/authors referenced: Hedgewitch by Rae Beth Nigel Pearson Hedgerow Medicine by Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal

08-02
52:05

The Way Through the Woods with Rebecca Beattie

Fan favourite Rebecca Beattie returns to talk about her latest book: The Way Through The Woods, taking inspiration from the natural world to tackle life's greatest challenges. Follow the podcast on Spotify, @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook, @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram or email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com to let us know how you've been Witching Around this month. Featured tarot deck: The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua, Instagram handle @athene_arcana

07-02
31:14

Practical Magic: Taking Notice

How do we maintain our connection to nature in a world where we're stuck inside or bound to tech? Join Raegan this month to look at ways to maintain that connection and look ahead to July. If you have any themes or topics to share, please email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram (@witchingaroundpodcast) and Facebook (@AWitchsPodcast)

06-18
10:58

American Folk Magic with Taren S

Raegan talks to Taren S, author of Conjuring Dirt and Hoodoo in the Psalms, about her experiences of American Folk Magic and growing up in a community magic tradition. Featuring some interjections from Cassie the cat and Baby Shanti! Referenced works/authors: New World Witchery by Cory Hutcheson, Professor Ronald Hutton and Dr Angela Puca Contact Raegan at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com or follow @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook. How have you been Witching Around?

06-02
37:29

Visually Impaired Witchcraft with Christina

Witching Around welcomes its first Listener Guest: Christina! She talks to Raegan about her experience as a visually impaired witch and how that affects the way she practices the craft and participates in the wider Pagan community. They also chat about general magical tips like enchanting jewellery and ways to focus the mind in meditation. App mentioned: Picture This Decks mentioned: The Gaia Deck and The Witching Hour Oracle Deck Follow Witching Around on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and Facebook @AWitchsPodcast and you can contact Raegan at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com

05-02
30:02

Ritual Drumming with Heron Drums

This month, Raegan talks to Jonathan from Heron Drums about using drumming in rituals, the ceremony of birthing drums and honouring the spirits of the land. Contains drumming by Jonathan Follow Jonathan on Instagram @herondrumsuk Follow Witching Around on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast or email witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com How have you been witching around this month?

04-02
47:02

Magical Herbalism with Bianca Kemp

Raegan talks to Bianca Kemp of Burgrune about working with herbs, responsible foraging and the infamous Black Thumb Syndrome. Follow Bianca on Instagram @the_magickal_herbalist You can follow the podcast at @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram and @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook or contact Raegan at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com

03-02
43:14

Staying on the Path with Raegan and Jenny

This month, Raegan and Jenny share their tips and tricks to keeping the magic alive day to day. Find us on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast and on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast You can also email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com The broom lore blog post Jenny referenced is: https://farmerish.net/a-ramble-through-broom-lore/

02-02
58:07

Fire Magic with Oona MacFarlane

Jenny and Raegan kick off 2024 with a chat with everyone's favourite maestro of the Firewalk, Oona MacFarlane. They explore Oona's journey and transformation with the element of fire and different ways one can work with fire magic, even if you can't light a match just yet. You can find Oona and Celtic Fire at www.celticfire.co.uk or by searching Celtic Fire on Facebook and Instagram. You can also learn more about the Tir Na Nog wellbeing centre at https://tirnanog.co.uk/ Don't forget to follow the podcast on Facebook @AWitchsPodcast or on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast or you can email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com. Tell us what you like about the show or, more importantly, how have you been Witching Around?

01-02
49:22

Witchfest International with Jenny and Raegan

Join Raegan and Jenny as they discuss the events of Witchfest International 2023: their favourite talks, traders and highlights of the day. Don't forget to join the conversation on Spotify, Instagram (@witchingaroundpodcast) and Facebook (@AWitchsPodcast) or email (witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com). How have you been Witching Around? If you have been affected by the fundamentalist protestors who picketed outside Witchfest International, please report your incident(s) to the Met Police on 101 or report online at https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/

12-02
48:21

Pagan Parenting with Paul and Amy Wilson

Raegan flies solo this month and talks to academic Paul Wilson and jewellery maker/indie dyer Amy Wilson about their experience growing up in non-Pagan faiths and how it influences how they raise their two children. Featuring some guest interjections from Cassie and Taliesin the cats and Baby Shanti. You can follow Amy at From the Cauldron on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. You can follow Witching Around @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and Twitter and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram. You can also email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com, we love fanmail!

11-02
43:05

Water Witchcraft with Jess Howard

Jenny and Raegan (and Goose) are joined by author Jess Howard, to talk about her Pagan Portals book Water Witchcraft and dive into practical tips on how to incorporate water magic into your practice. Jess can be found on Instagram @thecottagemysticwitch Follow Witching Around on Facebook and X @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram @witchingaroundpodcast You can also email us at witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com

10-02
51:04

Falling Through the Tree of Life with Jane Meredith

Raegan and Jenny speak to renowned author and teacher Jane Meredith about her latest book "Falling Through the Tree of Life: Embodied Kabbalah" as well as reflecting on her writing processes and her work with the Dark Goddess. Jane Meredith can be found at www.janemeredith.com and @JaneMeredithAuthor on Facebook and Instagram Also check out www.worldwidewitchcamp.com Follow Witching Around at @AWitchsPodcast on Facebook and Twitter and @witchingaroundpodcast on Instagram. You can contact us directly on witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com

09-02
52:14

Merging History with Modern Practice with Rachel Roberts

This month, Jenny and Raegan talk to academic, author and dance teacher Rachel S Roberts about her path and how she brings her research into how she practises her faith. There's also an inevitable divergence into spiritual dance and how the principles can connect to all paths. You can find Rachel on Facebook and Instagram under @underthedancingtree, @wolfwomanrising on Facebook and Youtube and @wolfwomanrisingofficial on Instagram Don't forget to follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter (@AWitchsPodcast) and Instagram (@witchingaroundpodcast), and you can now contact us directly by emailing witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com

08-02
55:35

Gods and Goddesses of England with Rachel Patterson

Jenny and Raegan (and Cassie) have a conversation with author and "cocktail witch" Rachel Patterson about her latest book "Gods and Goddesses of England" and how knowing about local deities can inform our practice. Pagan Portals: Gods and Goddesses of England is published by Moon Books and will be available to buy from 30th June 2023. You can learn more about Rachel at www.rachelpatterson.co.uk Follow Witching Around on Facebook and Twitter by following @AWitchsPodcast and on Instagram by following @witchingaroundpodcast You can contact Raegan and Jenny via the Witching Around socials or by emailing witchingaroundpodcast@gmail.com

07-02
32:39

Live from Witchfest Midlands 2023

Raegan and Jenny reflect on their experience at Witchfest Midlands and other Witchfest events, featuring interviews with fellow speakers as well as attendees talking about why they attend and what tips they have for fellow witches. Many thanks to our interviewees: Mhara, Moira, Tatja, Diane, Cristina, Susan, Mickey, Tanya and Pauline. And special (unplanned) guests, Cassie the cat and Toddler Shanti. Book your Witchfest International tickets at www.witchfest.net

06-02
43:26

The Neurodivergent Witch with Debi Gregory

This month, Jenny and Raegan talk to author and activist Debi Gregory about being neurodivergent and how the Pagan community needs to work with invisible (and visible) disabilities. Debi can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and you can follow the work of Pagan Aid on the same platforms. Don't forget to purchase your tickets for Witchfest Midlands!

05-02
48:02

Are Our Pets Our Familiars? With Laura Daligan

Raegan and Jenny chat with Laura Daligan about the folklore, history and modern practice surrounding witch's familiars. Tune in for controversial opinions, funny stories and some appetising ways of fetching milk!  Follow Laura Daligan @lauraredwitch on Instagram, visit her website www.lauradaligan.com or find her videos on YouTube

03-02
51:36

Light in the Darkness with Paul Wilson

This month, Jenny and Raegan chat with academic and podcaster Paul Wilson about pre-Christian Britain and traditions surrounding Christmas and New Year. Happy 2023 one and all!

01-02
50:07

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