Witchcraft in the 21st Century: Green Magic, Ghost Tales and Healing with Swailes - Ep 59

Send a textWitchcraft in the 21st Century: Green Magic, Ghost Tales and Healing with Swailes - Ep 59.Step into the After Dark Archives with Shell as she welcomes Swailes from The Bell Witch Podcast to discuss witchcraft, the paranormal and the realities of living a magically-aligned life. This episode dives straight into real experiences, personal journeys, and the unfiltered truth about balancing the mystical and the everyday.- Swailes’ journey into witchcraft, growing up with a psychic mother and discovering her identity as a green witch- The importance of grounding, mental health and the role of community among witches and spiritual practitioners- Supernatural encounters, including ghost stories, spirit interactions and unexplained phenomena- The ethics and boundaries of practising magic, helping others, and protecting your own energy- Modern challenges, from navigating AI and technology to honouring the legacies of those who’ve passed- Don’t forget to subscribe for more down-to-earth conversations on the weird, the spooky, and everything in between.Chapters00:00 After Dark Archives Podcast09:08 "Hooked on Witches and Wicca"12:29 "Understanding Witchcraft and Healing"17:54 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth22:32 "Ghostly Encounters in Whitby"30:23 "Trust Your Intuition"36:35 "Emma's Realisation Moment"42:04 "Quiet Tension and Strange Sounds"47:15 "Navigating Grief and Presence"52:25 AI Helps Organise and Interpret Ideas58:36 "Too Expensive to Reach"01:00:09 "Rescuing Mice and Voles"01:07:13 "Honouring Spirits Through Stories"01:11:36 "Exploring Shadows: Stay Curious"Connect with Swailes at https://linktr.ee/friendlygreenwitch----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------👻 Welcome to Shell's Spooky Stories!Your one-stop destination for chilling tales, haunted histories, and eerie encounters.📖 NEW RELEASE:Echoes In The Mist - Tales Of A Highland Seer🌎 Now available worldwide on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle!🔗 Get your copy here : https://stan.store/ShellsSpookyStories🎥 Connect with Shell's Spooky Stories:Instagram: @shellsspookystoriesTikTok: @shellsspookystoriesFacebook Page: Shell’s Spooky StoriesX (Twitter): @ShelSpookyStorySupport The Channel and become a Pateron Member 🔗 https://www.patreon.com/c/ShellsSpookyStories👻 NEW MERCH DROP – Dare to Wear the Darkness? 🔥🛒 Grab yours now: http://tee.pub/lic/KYWWeh6ZZ-k👻 Got a story to share? Submit your spooky tale here:🔗 Submit Your Story: https://stan.store/ShellsSpookyStories🎧 Listen to Shell’s Spooky Stories on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4y2ENWIYJWtz8iVXKq7FVI#ScaryStory #HorrorStories #SpookyTales #CreepyStories