The BILFPOD (Boss I'd Like To Follow) takes a deep dive into the lives and 'drives' of others. This weekly show, hosted by Mara Dorne, features unfiltered conversations with business leaders, influencers, and BILF's in their own accord. Branded segments such as "BILF Breakdown" "What's in your BILF bag, and many more that will keep you entertained, inspired and bring on allll the feels- LIVE from our studio- in 6 inch heels! Anyone who says business ins't fun has obviously never listened to ...
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A practical witchcraft podcast hosted by Bree NicGarran, author of Grovedaughter Witchery. Every month, join Bree for a discussion of secular witchcraft, with plenty of tips for witching on a budget, finding good resources, furthering your magical education, and keeping your common sense superpowers strong. We’ll also delve into the history of witches and witchcraft, and witches in folklore and literature, and how those ideas influence what it means to be a witch in the modern day.
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Ep. 056 - Kitchen Witchery with Dawn Hunt of Cucina Aurora
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1:23:54Let’s head into the virtual studio and cook up something magical! This month, Bree sits down with Dawn Hunt of Cucina Aurora and the Conversational Witchcraft Podcast to talk kitchen witchery, everyday food magic, and the importance of nourishing your heart as well as feeding your stomach. (And check out her Kitchen Witch’s Oracle Deck on CucinaAur…
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Threading Her Legacy: Layana Aguilar on The Bold Stitch of Culture, Style & Purpose
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35:20In this episode of BILFPod, we sit down with the dynamic Layana Aguilar—renowned fashion designer, Project Runway alumna, and visionary educator. Layana shares her inspiring journey from her Brazilian roots to the global fashion stage, highlighting how her heritage influences her designs and her commitment to empowering the next generation through …
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BILFPod x Dr. Michael Newman Beyond the Mirror: Redefining Beauty, Healing, and Confidence
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41:38In this bold and unfiltered episode, Mara connects with award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. Michael K. Newman—Beverly Hills’ go-to expert in breast reconstruction, confidence restoration, and next-gen cosmetic procedures. Voted one of LA’s top doctors and frequently featured in national media, Dr. Newman is changing the narrative around plastic surge…
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Next Gen BILF Unlocked: Jacquelene Tsiouklas on Confidence, Content, & Creating Impact
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47:56In this episode of BILFpod, we sit down with Jacquelene Tsiouklas—certified personal trainer, content creator, and former elite soccer player—who’s redefining what it means to be strong, on and off the field. Don’t let her age fool you—Jacquelene is the definition of a next-generation BILF: bold, intentional, and leading with purpose. Her journey f…
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Ep. 055 - Fact-Checking In Witchcraft Spaces with Daylina Miller
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1:27:48Our quest to sharpen those critical thinking skills returns with a lesson from none other than Daylina Miller, NPR journalist, LGBTQ+ activist, and CritWitchCon veteran. We chat about fact-checking in witchcraft spaces, red flags to watch out for, how to vet resources, and where to go to find good information in a world full of AI, SEO, and an endl…
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Cards, Chaos & the Comeback: Todd Speciale on Making Sales—and Life—Great Again
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54:55In this powerful episode of BILFPod, Mara Dorne sits down with Todd Speciale—motivational speaker, best-selling author, sales trainer, and CEO of Make Sales Great Again. Known for his no-fluff mindset and commitment to integrity-driven strategies, Todd gets real about the struggles that shaped him and the bold decisions that built his empire. Tap i…
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In this powerful episode of BILFpod, host Mara Dorne sits down with the fierce and fearless Keni Silva — international model turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and certified divorce coach — to unpack what it really means to rewrite your narrative and lead with purpose. From the glam of global runways to the growth that came through life’s unexpec…
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From Content to Capital: Scott Clary on Building Real influence
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1:09:33In this powerhouse episode, Mara Dorne sits down with Scott d Clary- Entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Success Story podcast- for a deep dive into the creator economy, personal branding, and what it really takes to win long-term. With millions of followers and partnerships with giants like Hubspot and LinkedIn, Scott brings next level insight…
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Aligned & Unstoppable: Natasha Graziano on Mindset, Manifestation, & Mastery
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30:33In this dynamic episode of BILFPod, host Mara Dorne sits down with the unstoppable Natasha Graziano recognized by Forbes as the #1 Female Motivational Speaker under 40 and named a top female mindset coach by Business Insider Natasha brings the heat with her raw story of transformation—from hitting rock bottom to building a global brand rooted in pu…
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Awaken The Real You: Shaman Derek - Path to Peace, Purpose, and Authenticity
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34:20EPISODE 3 Shaman Durek — Awaken the Real You: Path to Peace, Purpose, & Authenticity | BILFPod with Mara Dorne In this soul-shifting episode of BILFPod, Mara Dorne sits down with the powerful and unapologetic Shaman Durek—a 6th-generation shaman, best-selling author of Spirit Hacking, and spiritual advisor to A-list creatives, royals, and visionari…
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Building An Empire: Cynthia Bailey On Business, Beauty and Bravery
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30:57In this episode of the BILF Podcast, we sit down with the multi-talented Cynthia Bailey—-supermodel, actress, entrepreneur, and reality TV star. Known for her iconic role on *The Real Housewives of Atlanta,Cynthia opens up about her journey from the runway to building a thriving business empire. Cynthia shares invaluable insights into her career ev…
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Spring has sprung at HexPos Central, but no matter what the weather looks like outside, there are dozens of species of plants to discover in your local biome. Grab your basket and field guide and take a walk through this month's study exercise, where you'll learn to observe, identify, and find magical uses for local flora. (Listen to the end for co…
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The Power Of Relentless Commitment | Setema Gali
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53:48Success isn’t about talent—it’s about relentless commitment. In this episode of the BILF Podcast, I sit down with Setema Gali, a Super Bowl Champion turned elite coach and entrepreneur, to talk about what it *really* takes to win in business and life. We dive into: ✅ The mindset shifts that separate the elite from the average ✅ Why commitment—not j…
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On the heels of last month’s discussion about astrology and forecasting, Bree introduces a fun and easy project for building your craft and honing your divination skills - creating your own personalized set of runes. Stay safe and Happy Witching! Cited Title: The Real Witches’ Book of Spells & Rituals, Kate West, Llewellyn Publications, 2003. Visit…
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Ep. 052 - Mercury's In The Microwave with Alisha Abdelilah of Soul Riot LLC
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1:38:15The pod gets cosmic as Alisha Abdelilah of Soul Riot LLC joins the chat to talk about her approach to astrology - a refreshingly down-to-earth attitude that focuses on personal gifts and self-improvement, rather than the nebulous woo-speak of pop horoscopes. This month, we’re blaming it ALL on the retrograde! Follow Soul Riot on Instagram or sign u…
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Ep. 051 - Weather Witching with Marci the StormBornWitch
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1:02:35As so many of us are watching the weather reports with no small amount of anxiety, I sat down with my good buddy Marci (aka StormBornWitch from tumblr) to talk about her particular brand of weather magic and how a weather witch gets things down in a biome that looks very little like the one upon which the ubiquitous Wheel of the Year is based. Foll…
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Holiday Break Episode - Fall Feast Recipes
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19:34Seasons Greetings, witches! Due to some ongoing home repair issues here at Podcast Central, I haven't been able to prepare an episode for this December. My sincere apologies and please be assured that the topic WILL be covered in a future episode. While we wait for a working furnace and a new roof, please enjoy this holiday bonus episode from the v…
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Ep. 050 - Exploring the Ogham with Mara Levy
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1:08:45Sometimes you make a new friend and they share something that really gets your brain going! So this month, Bree welcomes Mara Levy to the virtual studio for a discussion about ogham - its’ history and meaning and use in both ancient and modern magic. (Perennial notetakers will want to have pencils handy when we talk about the kennings!) Visit Mara …
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Ep. 049 - Satanic Panic? In MY Witchcraft Community? (with Trae Dorn)
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1:42:40(It's more likely than you think....) Welcome back, witches! We’re diving back into things with another classic collaboration between your friendly neighborhood Witchstorian and everyone’s favorite curmudgeon and host of BS-Free Witchcraft, Trae Dorn. Feeling the weight of our years just a LITTLE bit, we sit down to discuss the stubborn traces of S…
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Ep. 048 - Land Healing with Dana O'Driscoll
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1:08:14Multi-talented author, artist, permaculturist, and head of the AODA Dana O’Driscoll drops by the virtual studio to discuss her newest book, “Land Healing: Physical, Metaphysical, and Ritual Practices for Healing the Earth.” Among the topics discussed are processes and procedures for connecting with the land spirits where you live, what’s in a crane…
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Ep. 047 - What My Granny (Weatherwax) Taught Me feat. Lozzie Stardust
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1:44:32Lozzie’s back, friends and neighbors! And this month, we’re sitting down to talk about everybody’s favorite coven - the Witches of Lancre, from Discworld. Longtime fans of the show have heard the works of Sir Terry Pratchet (RIP) and the wisdom of Granny Weatherwax quoted many times on the show, but what other lessons might the Lancre coven have fo…
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Ep. 46 - Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything, 4th Anniversary Special
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1:24:25It’s the fourth anniversary special and somebody turned Bree and Lozzie loose on another piece of occult history! This month, your intrepid host and everyone’s favorite horrible goose sit down in the virtual studio to discuss the history and tenets of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. And to the surprise of absolutely no one, things go off the…
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Returning once more to the topic of protection magic, this month we’re delving a little deeper into the topic of wards and warding. Bree shares some insight on the methods and concepts that she’s developed and discovered over the years, and shares a Witchcraft 201 level primer on some slightly more advanced warding techniques. (If you haven’t heard…
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Ep. 044 - THE LAST WITCH with Annika Hylmö
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1:24:58Bree is joined in the virtual studio by Annika Hylmö, documentarian and director of the forthcoming film THE LAST WITCH. The film tells the story of a Massachusetts middle school Civics class and their campaign to secure exoneration for the last unpardoned victim of the Salem witch trials, Elizabeth Johnson Jr. It’s a poignant story about history, …
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(Sorry for the lateness of the episode, there were some technical difficulties to fix and a very sick Producer Penny to care for, but thankfully both are all better now. Thank you for your patience!) This month, we delve into the concept of familiars and familiar spirits, both in the context of folklore and witch trials, and what the term means to …
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There’s been a slight delay with the main episode this month due to technical issues, so I hope you enjoy these two powder recipes, one for attracting romance and desire, the other for repelling it. The recipes for Come Hither Powder and Get Thee Hence Powder can be found in Pestlework, now available on Amazon and in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. Ma…
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Ep. 042 - Extended Warren Tea with Jenn the Ouija Girl and Lorelei Rivers
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1:48:25Happy New Year, witches! While we’re recovering from the mad rush of the holiday season, I’m sitting down with returning friend of the show Jenn the Ouija Girl and new pal from the tumblrverse Lorelei Rivers to both drink AND the spill the tea on those ghost-hunting grifters we all love to despise, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Discussions about the care…
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Ep. 041 - Holiday Folklore Frights with Ana Mor
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59:16BAH HUMBUG! The annual onslaught of holiday music has begun, we’re all up to our necks in consumerism, and the glitter is EVERYWHERE. Thankfully, there’s refuge from the mad rush here on Hex Positive, where I cozy up with my CritWitchCon buddy Ana Mor to talk about fun and witchy folklore from the holiday season! Most of the stories come from Catho…
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Ep. 040 - Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything (CritWitchCon 2023)
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44:47Here it is - the episode you’ve all been waiting for! CritWitchCon 2023 was an absolute blast and Lozzie and I made the most of it with another LIVE episode of The Stardust Sessions. And as you may have inferred, the title of said panel was, “Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything.” We each picked a topic which is taken for granted as Gospel Truth by cert…
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Ep. 039 - "We Are The Queerdos, Mister" with Murphy Lawless
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2:24:04There’s a chill in the breeze, the leaves are turning, the pumpkins are grinning, it’s time for SPOOKY SEASON! Accordingly, I’ve brewed up a special surprise for all my witches and horror fans out there. This month’s episode is a crossover with Queerdo Babes From The Horror Pod-O-Rama, hosted by the absolutely fabulous Murphy Lawless. We sat down f…
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BONUS - One Chat Room, Fulla Crit Witches (CritWitchCon 2023 Preview)
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31:18What do you get when you throw four witches with ADHD and a tendency to infodump into one chat room and give them an assignment? Utter chaos, of course. But somewhere along the way, they also produce a pretty damn good sneak peek at the upcoming Critical Thinking Witch Convention! Join Bree, Lozzie, Amethyst, and Ana Mor for this madcap ramble / ev…
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Ep. 038 - Creating Your Personal Grimoire
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41:55Since magic and writing first existed together, there have been books of magic. Grimoires and other mystical tomes dot the historical record, from illuminated manuscripts to beloved props of modern pop culture. For the modern witch, a grimoire is as much a personal reference guide as it is a self-written textbook of the craft. This month, we’ll dis…
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Ep. 037 - Cleaning, Cleansing, and Magical Germophobia
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29:22Cleansing is one of the most frequently-employed types of magic in the modern witchcraft community. Every time you turn around, you’ll see references to cleansing because of an auspicious occasion or recent castings or a particular celestial event or just because The Vibes Are Off. What we’re only beginning to see discussed is the practical aspect …
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Ep. 036 - Margaret Effing Murray with Trae Dorn
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1:33:07Margaret Murray was a celebrated author, historian, folklorist, Egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist, first-wave feminist, and the first woman to be appointed to the position of lecturer in archaeology in the UK. So why so we get so annoyed whenever her name is mentioned in conversations about witchcraft? Well, it all has to do with a book M…
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Ep. 035 - Money Magic (or Why I'm Not A Rich Witch)
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30:13Prosperity spells are some of the most commonly-found types of magical workings to be found in modern witchcraft and in the historical record. So why aren’t witches absolutely rolling in dough? And how do you make sure your magical windfall doesn’t come with unwanted consequences? As it turns out, mostly by keeping things simple. Pride Witch Market…
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Ep. 034 - Building Your Witchcraft Library
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42:51A well-read witch is a happy witch. But how does one go about building a personal library to support their craft? Let’s talk about it! (And if you'd like to add any of my books to your library, you can visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop!) Hex Positive is now on YouTube! Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for past episodes …
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Sometimes, a witch just needs a break. Let’s all take a moment to go touch some grass...and talk about what that means. (Thank you for sticking with me through the hiatus!) Oddities Witch Market Sunday, April 2 2023, 12n-6pm Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave Facebook Event Page Check my Wordpress for full show notes, as well as show notes for p…
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Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - Deuteronomy and Daemonologie (BONUS)
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1:07:21Just one more hiatus episode to go! This month, we’re wrapping up our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of his literary exploits, from commissioning an approved English translation of the Bible to pamphlets on how to hunt witches and rule a country effectively. Learn how one man’s personal demons and some really poor…
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Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - The North Berwick Witch Trials (BONUS)
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52:02This month on our hiatus presentation of "Stardust Sessions," we’re continuing with our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of the North Berwick Witch Trials. We did our best to keep it light and not get too far into the more gruesome elements, but it was a very grim series of events that still echo in the history of S…
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Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - King James, the Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boy'd (BONUS)
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36:02In this special hiatus presentation of my Patreon series "Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust and Bree NicGarran," we’re fulfilling a promise made in our inaugural episode and having a go at King James the Sixth of Scotland and the First of England. Same guy, weird title, and as the scholars called him - the Wisest Fool in Christendom. Or as Loz…
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BONUS - Stardust Sessions LIVE! (Crit Witch Con 2022)
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43:56While you're all patiently riding out the podcast hiatus, here's a little treat to tide you over! Earlier this year, Lozzie and I were panelists at the Critical Thinking Witch Collective online convention and we did a LIVE run of Stardust Sessions during our joint session on modern witchcraft, with special guest moderator Lee Curtis-Rogers of Do Th…
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Every so often, a witch's work needs to be done in secret, and we must be cunning and full of tricks in order to make sure our magics are not discovered until they've had a chance to work. Borrow a bit of that guile with The Fox's Gift, from the pages of The Sisters Grimmoire. (For more fairytale spells, you can purchase a copy on Amazon or from my…
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Volunteer educators are the backbone of the witchcraft community. That can be a huge boon to newer witches, but it can also cause problems when needless gatekeeping or misinformation start to become too prevalent. In this episode, I’ve set out to clarify a few things about what it means to be a volunteer educator, what it takes to be a guide and a …
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Break out your potion kits - it's time to make some Home Blessing Powder! From the pages of Pestlework, this powder is suitable for any spells you wish to cast around your dwelling which deal with the wellbeing, safety, and happiness of the homestead and those who live there. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accou…
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Ep. 031 - Witching with ADHD with Lozzie Stardust
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1:44:43This month, I wanted to talk about a subject near and dear to my own heart - what it’s like to be a witch with ADHD. I invited my good buddy and everyone’s favorite horrible goose, Lozzie Stardust, to join me for the discussion. Buuuut since we’re both in the club, things went off the rails pretty quickly. (We regret nothing. 😅) So we wound up havi…
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Sometimes the mirror doesn't show us what we want to see. So here's a spell inspired by a much-beloved fairy tale to help increase beauty and self-confidence. And it fits easily into your daily routine! And remember, darlings - you're already gorgeous. If others can't see it, that's THEIR problem. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my bo…
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Ep. 030 - Atheist Witchcraft and Placebo Magic with Sedna Woo
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1:12:14We all joke about the irony of polytheistic witches being called “godless,” but what happens when your craft is quite literally without deities or spirituality of any kind? I sat down with YouTube’s own Sedna Woo to find out. The answer is both simpler and much deeper than you might expect. (Spoiler: I’m totally adding open label placebos to my own…
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BONUS The Stardust Sessions, Ep. 01 - Grace Sherwood
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1:04:25Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Stardust Sessions! In this Patreon-exclusive series, I'll be partnering with my good buddy and fellow Witchstorian Lozzie Stardust to dive into the fascinating events and people surrounding the history of witches and witchcraft. We'll talk about a whole lot of interesting things, maybe have a bit of a laugh, …
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Hope you're all feeling crafty this month, because we're making a Witches' Ladder! Grab your yarn, craft feathers, and bells, and get ready to make an early-warning system for trouble of all sorts. Another classic from The Sisters Grimmoire, Vol I. Visit the Willow Wings Witch Shop to purchase my books and homemade accoutrements for your craft! Che…
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Ep. 029 - Outgrowing Our Cocoons with Trae Dorn
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1:31:45Happy Podcastiversary! Hex Positive is officially two years old and I thought I'd celebrate with an important discussion about growth. We all start out with ideas and impressions that we must unlearn, re-examine, and correct over time. This constant cycle of critical thinking and re-evaluation in response to new information is a normal and necessar…
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