Talk Witchcraft Podcast
"What is a witch?" "How do I practice witchcraft?" "Can I connect to my intuitive power?" "How can I create my dream life?" And the biggest question of all... "Am *I* a witch?"
Welcome to Talk Witchcraft where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Every week, hosts Erica and Maggie Haseman presents witchcraft as a lifestyle as we discover how to merge magic into your daily life. We'll demystify witchy topics like the Tarot, astrology, crystals, herbs, and more as you develop your personal brand of magic.
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Season 6
In this post, we will be discussing the meaning of intuition, why it’s important, whether it can be wrong, and how you can develop your connection with it. You will also learn how it differs from other things like sensing, anxiety and wishful thinking. Get comfy with your beverage of choice and join us in the conversation.
In this post, we will explore one of the most mysterious things about humans: dreams. So, grab a cup of tea and get comfortable because it’s time to discuss, what dreams are, how to remember them, and why you want to learn how to interpret dream symbols.
In this post, I share a brief history of witch craft, I help you understand the archetype of the witch and how to embody that as you practice, and tips for using the tarot in your every day life and magical and medicinal uses of comfrey.
In this post, you will learn about creating a BE / DO / HAVE list each quarter, setting SMART goals, using the energy of the zodiac season to enhance every area of your life, and balancing the external solar energy with the internal lunar energy to succeed.
Season 5
Yule, also known as the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year and a transition point when the sun gains strength again. In this episode, I share some background information about the Wheel of the Year, various stories and lore surrounding Yule traditions, and some ideas for celebrating this wonderful holiday.
In this post, I discuss what spirituality and religion are and how they differ, I help you discover ways to think about what you believe, ways to incorporate them into your daily routines, and how to let go of those that no longer serves you. You will also learn tips for becoming more aware of how to use herbs and the tarot in your every day life.
In this post, I share some ideas to practice witchcraft while at the same time respecting the culture and boundaries of others, I help you understand the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation, and tips for become more in flow with using herbs and the tarot in everyday life.
In this post, I share some easy steps for finding your animal spirit and asking it for guidance, I help you understand how talk about animal spirits respectfully and to honor cultural traditions, and tips for using tarot and herbs in your everyday life.
In this post, I share a method for creating an energy ball, which you can then use to charge and object, send energy to another person, or use in some other way. Additionally, I briefly discuss energy work, grounding and centering. You will also learn the magical and medicinal properties of hops.
You’re in the right place if you want to learn what sex magic is and why you might want to practice it, understand how some cautions to be aware of, and become more connected to your body and your senses to create powerful magic. If you’re not comfortable with this type of content no worries! You are valid and we’ll see you next week.
In this post, I share what shadow work is, where the shadow comes from, why you should do shadow work, especially as a witch. You will also learn about spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity and why understanding your emotions and paying attention to what they are telling you is important.
Samhain (SOW-win) is known as the Witch’s New Year. In this episode I share some background information about the Wheel of the Year, various stories and lore surrounding Samhain traditions, and some ideas for celebrating this wonderful holiday.
In this post, I share five ways to engage in Scorpio Season activities: discover your sexuality and passion, invest your money wisely, transform destructive emotions into love, breathe and release tension, and let go of grudges and resentment. You’ll also learn how to use mugwort as a medicinal and magical herb.
In this post, I share how communication changes based on who you are communicating with. You'll learn about strategies for becoming a better communicator with the people in your life, three ways you speak to yourself, and how communication changes when we cross into the spirit realm.
You might like this post if you want to learn how to invite balance into your life. You'll learn about balancing different areas of your life (work, home, family, friends, spiritual, movement, etc.), balancing the aspects of self (body, mind, spirit), and balancing knowledge and belief.
In this post, I share some information about what an altar is, how our ancestors used them, and how to set up one of your own. You’ll learn about the different types of altars: Spiritual, Secret, Practical, and Outdoor. You’ll also learn how to use dandelion as a medicinal and magical herb and find new ways to practice service magic and fight for social justice
In this post, I share five ways to engage in Libra Season activities: learn to listen to better understand, strengthen partnerships, resolve conflicts, surround yourself with beauty, and reconnect with who you are. You’ll also learn how to use passionflower as a medicinal and magical herb and find new ways to practice service magic and fight for social justice
Season 4
I have been struggling with perfectionism and am still working on getting over it, but I want to share a few tips that have helped me release some of the tension that builds up when perfectionism enters the room. In this post I also share how to deal with criticism, especially as a neurodivergent person.
In this post, you’ll read how service magic is different from practical magic and about using sigils, the Tarot, and practices like binding, hexing, and protection for service magic. You'll also learn about the importance of taking mundane actions and practicing self care.
In this post, I discuss why having a routine can be helpful for staying connected to your witchcraft practice and how to be open to adjustments. I also share some ideas for creating a routine that works for you and your lifestyle and how to organize your life and witchcraft practice.
In this post you’ll learn about five things you can do during Virgo Season: take inventory of your life, give your time and energy to serving others, find a healthy routine, let go of perfectionism, and organize your life. You’ll also learn how to use Lavender as a medicinal and magical herb.
You’re in the right place if you want to learn how to involve your partner in you practice, understand how love spells work and how to use them, become more in aware of your intuition and how to keep yourself safe
In this post, I share some easy steps for decluttering your home based on the lunar cycle and the zodiac sign, I help you understand how ADHD witches manage tasks that don’t give dopamine rewards, and tips for become more in flow with the everyday upkeep of your home.
In this post, I share what it means to be a proud witch in the modern world and how it connects us to our ancestors. By the end of this post (and especially if you listen to the accompanying podcast) my hope is that you feel proud to be a witch and are committed to helping us change the narrative surrounding this word.
In this post, I share five ways to engage in Leo Season activities: let yourself brag and show off your joys, find the fun in flirting and dating, connect with your creative side, love yourself and be proud, and treat yourself to an indulgence. You’ll also learn how to use Chamomile as a medicinal and magical herb.
In this post, I share some easy steps for cooking magic into your meals everyday. I’ll also help you understand how to create a recipe based on the magical uses of the ingredients. Additionally, you’ll discover tips for maintaining sacred space in your kitchen.
In this post, I share some easy steps for decluttering your home based on the lunar cycle and the zodiac sign, I help you understand how ADHD witches manage tasks that don’t give dopamine rewards, and tips for become more in flow with the everyday upkeep of your home.
You’re in the right place if you want to learn more about how to create a sacred space, understand how and when to cleanse the energy in your environment, and explore the purposes of binding, banishing and warding.
Season 3
Season 2
In this post, I share a little bit from each of the episodes of season 2 from the Talk Witchcraft Podcast. Inside, you will discover links to the show notes for all 10 episodes as well as the key points. Whether you want to refresh your memory or make sure you didn’t miss anything, you don’t want to miss this one.
In this post I share with you three books that changed my life. They influenced how I view the world, myself, and my practice. They taught me how to access my magic and my power. They are HedgeWitch, Women Who Run with Wolves, and, my own book, Practical Magic for Beginner’s.
In this post, I share how to follow the lunar cycle for magical and mundane activities so that you have a bettering have a better understanding of what magic to perform when. I also let you in on all the exciting changes that are coming to Mumbles Academy in 2021.
In this post I’ll talk about witchcraft and using herbs for magical workings and rituals. We’ll cover why herbs are often used in witchcraft, the definition of some words, and finally some ways I like to use herbs in my practice that you can try too.
In this post I talk about witchcraft and using crystals for magical workings and rituals including why crystals are often used in witchcraft, the definition of some words like crystals, rocks, and minerals, and finally how to cleanse and charge crystals for magical use.
In this post I discuss the art of dream interpretation by sharing four different types of dreams. When you remember your dreams and understand the messages they are telling you, you can make choices about your life and learn about yourself.
In this post I share about what glamour magic is, how it works and when to use it. I give your pop culture examples of glamour magic and how glamours work in the real world. I also invited you to join The Mumbleship to go deeper into this conversation and learn more about how to create a glamour.
In this blog post we discuss the way that cultural appropriation emerges in witchcraft and how to avoid it in your own work with the chakras. We learned about each of the seven chakras in the Western version of the chakra system and which ones to tap into for various magical purposes.
In this post, I share a few tips for being more consistent in your witchcraft practice. I also give you permission to allow some inconsistency into your practice and to always do your best, whatever your best is at any given moment. Read to learn about self care and how magic ebbs and flows.
Seven reasons: you’ll see how you’ve grown, understand your own style, have a record of past spells, be able to edit spells to reflect your beliefs, leave a legacy of your practice, have an incredibly valuable resource, and it’s part of the magical process.
I told you what a kitchen witch is: someone who finds joy in the ritual of cooking, collecting ingredients, cleaning up, and eating. I also shared some tips for witches who don’t feel like they can cook well or don’t know how, for making the most out of tight or awkward kitchen spaces, and for managing the energy of a shared kitchen space.
Season 1
We play one listener voicemail on each episode of Talk Witchcraft, with a few exceptions. To send us a voicemail, record a voice memo on your phone and email it to welisten [at] talkwitchcraft [dot] com. Please keep in mind that we only choose voicemails that are two minutes in length or shorter (even if they’re great!).
What we’re looking for in a voicemail
Share from your personal experiences (especially experiences that we could never have) and use that to illuminate the zodiac season or theme in new ways.
Ask questions of Erica and Maggie, so we have an opportunity to respond meaningfully to your voicemail during the podcast.
Use one of these prompts: Is there something happening with you and your life that aligns with the current zodiac season or a Tarot card? How do your experiences show us something new about the magic, something that we haven’t talked about so far?
Send a voicemail even if you’re behind on the podcast. If your voicemail is about a previous episode, zodiac season, or tarot card; that doesn’t mean we won’t choose it!
Tips for recording a great voicemail
Make sure you’re somewhere quiet.
Plan what you’re going to say ahead of time, because two minutes goes quickly.
Opt for talking freely based on a bullet pointed list rather than reading word-for word from a script.
Let us know if you’d prefer to remain anonymous.
In this post, you will learn about what spiritual healing means. You’ll learn about how spiritual healing can be dangerous, in terms of victim blaming, toxic positivity, and other things. Later on you’ll discover some methods and practices for spiritual healing as well.