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The Magick Kitchen Podcast
by Leandra Witchwood, Elyse Welles
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 fo
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Prosperity Spells, Wealth & the Evil Eye with Judika Illes
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be prosperous, and how can witchcraft help us cultivate lasting prosperity rather than constantly chasing money? In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome bestselling author and occult scholar Judika…
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Mushroom Wisdom & Right Relationship with Madison Murphy Barney
Send us Fan Mail What can mushrooms teach us about being human—and about finding our way back into relationship with the world around us? In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome author and doula Madison Murphy Barney to explore the ideas behind…
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Solitary Witchcraft, Community & Finding Your People
Send us Fan Mail Can you practice witchcraft alone without becoming isolated? In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the balance between solitary witchcraft and spiritual community. They talk about why a solitary practice can be deeply meaningful...
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Plant Spirit Medicine & Psychedelics with Coby Michael
Send us Fan Mail What changes when psychoactive and poisonous plants are approached as spirits and ceremonial allies rather than simply substances? In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome occult herbalist and author Coby Michael for a candid...
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Divination, Omens & Animism with Joanna Farrar
Send us Fan Mail What happens when divination moves beyond the tarot table and into relationship with the living world? In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Joanna Farrar, author of The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with...
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Lunar Magic & Manifesting by the Moon with Jen Sankey
Send us Fan Mail How can working with the moon help you slow down, listen to yourself, and create meaningful change? In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome author and professional witch Jen Sankey to explore lunar magic and her book Manifesting…
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ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergent Witchcraft with Jenny C. Bell
Send us Fan Mail What does witchcraft look like when your mind needs movement, novelty, flexibility, or a different way into spiritual practice? Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome Jenny C. Bell, author of Divergent Witchcraft: An Inclusive Approach to Making Magic, for an honest and…
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Everyday Kitchen Witchery for the Practicing Witch
Send us Fan Mail What does kitchen witchery look like once it becomes second nature? In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the lived reality of an advanced kitchen witch practice. They talk about working with fresh ingredients, blessing food,...
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Spiritual Protection with Ivo Dominguez Jr
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome returning guest Ivo Dominguez Jr for a practical, thoughtful conversation on protection magic. Together, they explore spiritual immunity, cleansing, shielding, warding, miasma, sacred space,...
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Divine Feminine Healing in a Patriarchal World
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the patriarchal wounding of the divine feminine and what it actually means to reclaim feminine power in a world built on imbalance. This conversation goes far beyond gender binaries and into...
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Protection Magic: Boundaries, Cord Cutting & Baneful Magick
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles dive deeper into protection magic and the ethical nuance of baneful magick. This is not a fear-driven conversation about cursing for revenge. It is a grounded discussion about boundaries, spiritual...
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Tarot Chimera, Symbolist Art, and Magic with Nitasia Rowland
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Elyse Welles is joined by Nitasia Rowland to explore Tarot Chimera, the Symbolist art of Odilon Redon, and the living relationship between art and magic. Together they discuss the Symbolist movement, the dreamlike and spiritual...
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Protection Magic for Witches: Shielding, Warding, and Psychic Protection
Send us Fan Mail What is protection magic, and does it actually work? In this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the foundations of protection magic, including psychic protection, shielding, warding, energy boundaries, and protecting your home. They...
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Reading Tarot Differently with Laura Tempest Zakroff
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome back Laura Tempest Zakroff to talk about their new book, Tarot by Tempest, and they approach to reading tarot through pattern, rhythm, imagery, and elemental relationships. Together, they...
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Why Cultural Attribution Matters in Witchcraft
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to practice with respect when we borrow from folklore, deity work, and traditions outside our own direct lineage? In this episode, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles explore the importance of cultural attribution in witchcraft and why naming the roots of…
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AI Spells, Bots, and WitchTok: Practicing Beyond the Scroll
Send us Fan Mail Is TikTok ruining witchcraft? In this episode of Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles talk candidly about WitchTok, discernment, and what happens when inexperienced witches end up teaching other beginners. They unpack the “keeping up with the Joneses”…
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Word Witchery and the Poetry Priestess Path with Katie Ness
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, we’re joined by Katie Ness, a witch and priestess whose practice weaves goddess devotion, ancestral connection, and folk magic through the living art of poetry. We talk about “word witchery” as a spiritual path, how listening and...
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Slavic Folklore & Animism with Robin Woodruff
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Why Imbolc Matters: Candlemas, Brigid, and the Hearth
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Respectful Deity Work: Culture, Consent, and Trust with Deborah Blake
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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How to Begin a Kitchen Witchery Practice
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Fiber Magic & Stitch Witchery: Knitting, Ancestral Craft, and Enchanted Thread
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Kitchen Witches’ Hearth: Yule Simmer Pot Magic & Year-End Gratitude
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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The Dangers of AI in Witchcraft: Protecting Your Practice and Intuition
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Reviving the Ancient Gods: Hellenic Polytheism with George Lizos
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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The Magick of Glamour: How to Enchant, Protect, and Empower Your Presence
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Sex, Death & the Body as Temple: Somatic Witchcraft with Melissa Gutierrez
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Kitchen Witch’s Hearth: Protective Pickled Onions & Everyday Magick
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Reclaiming Your Shadow with Tenae Stewart
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Kitchen Witch Apple Crisp & Magickal Spices – Magick Kitchen Hearth
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Living Mayan Magic & Decolonizing the Occult with Solomon Pakal
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Lion's Gate Portal Magic: Harnessing Leo Energy in Witchcraft
Send us Fan Mail 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,...
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Weather Magick: How to Work with Spirits of Storm, Wind, and Sky
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Everyone Can Be a Womb Witch: Understanding Our Cycles for Magic and Health with Angelica Merritt
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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Sacred Community as a Spiritual Container for Transformation - (S9E6)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Hexing the Patriarchy & Reclaiming Hearth Power with Irisanya Moon (S9E5)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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Summer Rituals & Kitchen Witchcraft | Magick Kitchen Podcast (S9E4)
Send us Fan Mail 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...
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S9E3 - Walking the Poison Path with Coby Michael
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast, we journey into the enigmatic realm of the Poison Path with Coby Michael, esteemed author of The Poison Path Herbal. Coby unveils the esoteric traditions of working with potent plant allies—those often shrouded in mystery and...
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S9E2 - Sacred Plant Magic with Amy Blackthorn
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leandra and Elyse welcome their friend and renowned herbalist Amy Blackthorn to the Magick Kitchen to dive into Amy’s new book, Blackthorn’s Book of Sacred Plant Magic, exploring how to build deeper spiritual connections with plant spirits through therapeutic...
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S9E1 - The Witch's Allies: Animal Familiars, Fetches, and the Truth About Working with Familiars with Dodie Graham McKay
Send us Fan Mail In the season 9 premiere, Elyse and Leandra sit down in the magick kitchen with Dodie Graham McKay, author of 'The Witch's Ally', an incredible book on working with familiars. You'll learn that familiars aren't always animals, and in fact, historically, animals aren't the most...
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S8E13 - Queer Rites of Passage and Daring to Be Visible in The Queer Community with Enfys J Book
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Elyse gets real with a bit of a bolder coming out conversation with Enfys J Book, bestselling author of Queer Qabalah and their newest book, Queer Rites. We discuss the importance of rites of passage, almost lost from our modern world, and how important they are…
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S8E12 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Honoring the Season of Spring & Ways to Celebrate the Equinox/Ostara
Send us Fan Mail In this episode... its time to welcome... SPRING! Leandra and Elyse share recipes and reflections on how best to embrace this time of year. Click here for Leandra's Tea Party ☕ and Ostara recipes. 🥚 Elyse is hosting a Spring Equinox Retreat in Havre de Grace, MD! Make and take...
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S8E11 - Divine Dirt: A Direct Relationship with Land in Magic with Charity Bedell
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Elyse & Leandra chat with Charity Bedell, author of 'Divine Dirt'. We discuss the importance of bringing the land into our lives through magic and ritual with dirt, and why this magickal ingredient is not to be overlooked. Charity L. Bedell, also known as Loona...
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S8E10 - Why Witches Shouldn't Be Poor with Pamela Chen
Send us Fan Mail This time in the Magick Kitchen, its time to talk about the elephant in the room: witches shouldn't be poor. In this episode, Leandra and Elyse are joined by Pamela Chen, author of 'Wealth Witchery', coming April 2025. We talk about her Four Realms approach to wealth witchery…
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S8E9 - Decolonizing Mythology Through the Myths of Inanna and Tiamat
Send us Fan Mail And now for something completely different: Storytime! But first, we're getting cerebral. In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Elyse and Leandra share their perspectives on decolonizing mythology. We discuss the truth about working with deities, and the reality of...
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S8E8 - Magickal Self Defense for a New Administration with Nicholas Pearson
Send us Fan Mail This time in the Magick Kitchen we are welcoming back the amazing and wise Nicholas Pearson. We tackle the difficulty of this inauguration and the challenges we might be facing, and provide solutions and ideas for empowerment through it all. Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in...
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S8E7 - OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! + Lilith Dorsey Saves the World
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Leandra and Elyse celebrate 100 episodes! We look back at the guests we've had, give you some behind the scenes of how it all began, and tell you our plans moving forward. Our guest is Lilith Dorsey. Lilith hails from many magickal traditions, including...
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S8E6 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Finding Winter's Warmth + Recipes for Your Pets
Send us Fan Mail In this Winter installment of our seasonal series, At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth, we are discussing how we really feel about the season that offers its challenges, what the Christmas Spirit really means, and sharing our favorite recipes: for humans AND your animal companions.…
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S8E5 - What Deity Work is ACTUALLY Like + The Truth About Hell vs. Hades with Jamie Waggoner
Send us Fan Mail Celebrating Our 100th Episode! Jamie Waggoner is a Pagan priestess, philosopher, writer, and teacher. She cofounded the Way of Weaver, a gender-inclusive program of magical inquiry, social justice, and community building. Jamie has studied folklore, mythology, and the occult for...
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S8E4 - Ozark Mountain Magic with Brandon Weston
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, join Elyse in an interview with Brandon Weston, author of Granny Thornapple's Book of Charms and Ozark Folk Magic. Brandon Weston (Fayetteville, AR) is a healer, writer, and folklorist who owns and operates Ozark Healing Traditions, an online collective of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 fo
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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...
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