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The Pocket Coven
by Amber Lenore, Callie Little
Where magic and mental health meet ✨Join witches Amber Lenore, licensed psychotherapist, and Callie Little, tarot deck creator and author, for weekly wisdom + wilding.Podcast art by Callie Little (@goshcallie)
Episodes
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Storytelling as Invocation
What makes this ancient artform so sacred? In this episode, we discuss Amber's yearlong storytelling apprenticeship and how learning the ways of this folk tradition has impacted her approach to her practice as a witch and human being. On the Patreon extended cut, we go into our thoughts (warning:...
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Living is Grief Work
Callie Little12:09 PM (25 minutes ago)to meWhat is grief and what does it have to do with magic? In this episode, Callie shares about her experiences assisting youth with griefwork at oncology camp, and we dive into the depths and discover the places we must go in order to live this human…
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The Witches' Pilgrimage: A love letter to Solo Travel
An episode on the wild, chaotic magic of solo traveling with intention. In this episode, the resident witches regale the airwaves with tales of their adventures, setbacks, challenges and blessings found on the road, and share about how to plan your own pilgrimage. Patrons get to hear further...
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Seeking The Village Witch
How do we overcome indecision and figure out the unique path of our magic? How can we find out what offerings will actually help our communities? Let's talk about the village witch, what their role is, and how to embody this dynamic and thoughtful archetype. On Patreon, we weave stories of our...
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The Mundane Magic of Manifestation
It's a hot topic, though often misunderstood. So what IS manifestation, how do we do it, and what are the pitfalls? In this episode, we talk about theory, practical application, why and how it works, and as always, give a tarot reading about it all amidst a lot of ridiculous side quests and...
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Love is a Verb: Giving and Receiving
What does it mean to love someone as an action? In this episode, we explore how relationships are a balancing act, and guess what- it all starts with self love. On Pateron, Callie and Amber share their Beltane 2025 festivities and share seasonal suggestions to ritualize the middle of spring....
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The Craft of Poetics
What is poetry and could it be magic? In this episode, we explore how poetry can affect and move through us, what "good" art even is, and how to get started creating when the blank page is a void staring back. On Pateron, Callie shares her six-point process of creation and some practical tips for...
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Wintering with the Cailleach
When in doubt, channel your favorite dark goddess. This episode, we discuss the cold season, tarot for the new year, and dive into some lore about the divine hag herself, the Cailleach. CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST & BEYOND: Stay tuned by following us on Instagram (@pocketcovenpodcast)For extended…
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S.A.D Witch: Anxiety, Burnout, and Care
'Tis the season... To be burnt out! Overwhelmed! Anxious! Depressed! In this episode, we talk about what Seasonal Affective Disorder is, what anxiety is, how these experiences manifest and feel, and also how we can work with them as the intuitive friends they're meant to be. *As always, this...
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Season of The Witch: Magical Movies for Fall
It's cozy season and what better way to enjoy the turning of fall weather than to visit some of the most classic witch movies of our time? In this episode, we share a few favorites of ours along with interesting stories we've learned about them and our classic insights into magic, mental health,...
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The Hero's Journey: All Good Things Must Come to an End
So you've heard the term "the hero's journey" before, but what does it mean? In this episode, we discuss what we've been up to, how summer's coming along, and most importantly we talk about The Fool and their walk through their process all the way to The World-- the end of an era. If you've ever...
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Paganism 102: Folk Magic
A follow-up to our most popular episode of all time, Paganism 101, in this installment we dive into the tradition of folk magic. What is it, what does it look like, and how does it work? And just like every episode, the extended cut can be found on our Patreon where you can get longer episodes…
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The Wand is The Body, Part 2: Moving with Embodiment
Do you struggle to feel connected to your body? We've been there. Or, maybe, we're still there? In the second installment of our two-part series on using your body as a wand, we explore the concept of embodiment and movement, why it's so challenging, and what we can do about it. Grab a glass of...
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The Wand is The Body: Descent of Depression
Depression is exceedingly common, and it can be like living out a curse. It’s exhausting, but what can we learn from this very human experience and how does it relate to a spiritual life? This week, we explore the topic of depression and discuss how our bodies are conduits for intention + action....
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Queering The Triune
There’s gotta be more to life than Maiden, Mother, and Crone, right? We’ve been noticing that there are so many archetypes eliminated from the classic triune and we wanted to discuss expanding the concept to include more modern— and broader— experiences. In this episode, we discuss what else…
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Being New Again: Crack The Egg
~It's been a while!~ In our first episode of season three, we fill you in on what we've been up to as we've been on hiatus, what to expect from us in the future, and we explore the concept of new beginnings and the magic of Beltane.As always, there’s even more goodness to this episode if you…
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Divining Women, Part 1: Relating to The Divine
In this installment of The Pocket Coven, we call forth our magic to present to you DIVINING WOMEN, PART 1! This episode has been in the works for a long time and we decided to dive right into talking about wtf divination even is, how we use it, and why it works. Stay tuned for part 2, because…
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And Solitude is Sacred Too
BABES! WITCHES! HELLO! We know: our absence has been noticeable but here’s the thing: we aren’t going anywhere! Listen in for our some chats about what we’ve been up to, what we’re getting up to, and why solitude is so damn juicy. And scary. And healthy! And… Yikes. How to manage the harder…
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Slut Era (but make it sacred)
We’re BACK, witches! And after a summer of being indulgent with our time and energy, we’re ready to talk about the sacred act of embracing the slut era. As always, there’s even more goodness to this episode if you listen in on Patreon, where we post AD-FREE extended cuts of every single episode...
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Vacation All We Ever Wanted
A quick pop-in to say that we love you, we’re still here, and we’re just resting but will be back soon with more juicy content. Until then, here’s a lil word of love from us to you! CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST: Stay tuned by following us on Instagram (@pocketcovenpodcast) You can also find us on...
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Feral Intuition
The term "feral" has been misunderstood. In this episode, we explore the true meaning of this powerful word and discuss the ways in which we can access our own wildness, get in touch with ourselves, and live a life feral with magic. On Patreon at the witch tier and above, we're exploring even…
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Drama Queens
Have you ever been called "too much?" We have. So what do we do with that? How can magic help us when we feel like the world isn't ready for our muchness? This week, we have an episode we recorded at the time of Ostara while we were on a retreat together at the beautiful Earth Sanctuary in...
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Astrology & Finding Meaning in Nuance ft. Rowan Rain
Today is a special moment for astrology– but what if you don't know the first thing about your chart? Or, what if you want to know more than just a horoscope can tell you? This week, we invite magic user, astrologer, musician, and Ireland-dweller Rowan Rain to the show to discuss the unique…
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Coven Q&A Volume IV
This is our fourth installation in our Q&A series where we ask our global coven what they're dying to know. This week, we invite our Patrons to submit their questions and answer inquiries about using ritual in business, taking a Jungian approach to therapy and witchcraft, managing imposter...
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Wherefore Art Thou, Sympathetic Magic?
Sympathetic Magic is something we were doing for a long time before we knew what it meant. In this week's episode, we explore what it is, how we do it, and the history of this particular kind of magic. Are you a sympathetic witch? On Patreon at the witch tier and above, we discuss materialism...
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The Mother Aspect Unchained ft. MintFaery
The triple goddess is in three parts: Maiden, Mother, and Crone, each carrying with it an abundance of correspondences. But what about those of us who fall outside the traditional identity of "mother?" In this week's episode, we welcome back our friend MintFaery to talk about this glorious aspect...
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Mycelium Mysteries
Like so many others, we were entranced by the Netflix documentary Fantastic Fungi. But there's just so much to know about mushrooms, not to mention what magic they lend to spiritual practice. In this week's episode, we talk about all of the power fungus holds, the woman who made it mainstream…
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Acts of Love and Pleasure
Last week's episode was all about difficult feelings, so we thought it was only natural that this week should be all about conjuring pleasure! To begin with, how do we define pleasure? And once we define it, how do we manifest that in our lives? In episode 53, we use the metaphor of a cauldron to...
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Elements of Pain: The Impact of Complex Trauma
We know that trauma lives in the body, but what does that mean? And on top of that, where else does trauma live? How does it impact our spiritual, physical, energetic lives? In this episode, we look at the effects of complex trauma through the lens of paganism and witchcraft. This episode could…
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The Year of The Lovers
Welcome to 2022, the year of THE LOVERS. The sixth card in the tarot, The Lovers may appear to be about romance at first blush, but we dive into the ways The Lovers really want to influence us and lead us in this new year. What lessons does 2022 have in store for you? Listen in and see what...
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Sigilcraft
This week, we talk about the art of creating sigils: magical symbols to aid in spellwork. Callie shares what she's learned in her sigilcraft certification course and teaches listeners to create their own sigils, and then we dive into the mental health process this helps practitioners with. It's a...
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New Age Bullshxt
As professional new age fools, we are in a community that is rich in wisdom, magic, and unfortunately a lot of problematic behaviors and ways of thinking. This week, we look at some of the red flags you can keep an eye out for in the esoteric realm. In our Patreon exclusive content this week, we...
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Kin Magick: The Ties That Bind
It's holiday time and you know what that means: family. For better or worse, our families are deeply tied to our emotional lives and managing what that can bring up can be tough. This week, we talk about what familial curses are and how to deal with holiday stress. Do you need a little extra…
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The Hedgework of Death
We are so appreciative of the support you've sent in the weeks we've taken off. To hear about what happened, listen in as we discuss what death brings with it-- pain, magic, and otherwise. Listeners this week should note that we discuss potentially upsetting topics such as hospitalization, sudden...
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The Witch's Book
Grimoires, Books of Shadows... Whatever you call them, these tomes are fascinating representations of witchcraft through the ages. But what's the difference between these two terms and do either apply to you? Do neither? In this episode, we discuss the history of these books, posit a new term for...
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First Anniversary Episode ft. YOU!
Wheel one is complete and we talk about the highlights, lowlights, and listen to the beautiful messages you left for us! We tell you all about changes to come this year and just get real squishy about it all. Patrons will hear a very behind-the-scenes look into our experience over the last year…
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Consulting the Oracle ft. Amanda Yates Garcia
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Amanda Yates Garcia, AKA The Oracle of LA, to the podcast in today's episode! This week, we chat about being a public-facing witch— the highs and the lows, the challenges and magic, and how it all affects our mental well-being. Patrons at the Witch tier and...
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An Anatomy of Spellcasting
Obviously, witches are associated with magick and spellcasting. But what IS a spell, how is it made, and how does one perform this mystical practice? In this episode, we talk about what a spell consists of from supplies to ritual, share our opinions on buying and using others' spells, and talk...
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Rolling With Magickal Punches
We'd planned to talk about The VVitch this week, but the universe had other plans... Listen in for a short & sweet episode about dealing with the unexpected. We'll be back this week with a standard length episode! Rate & review us on Apple podcasts, pretty please! Those written reviews help other...
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So You Wanna Be a Sea Witch
What does the ocean mean to you? How do you begin working with the sea as a magical practitioner, even if you're in a landlocked place? In this episode we begin by chatting about what's going on in our individual practices and what that has to do with the element of water and holistic witchcraft....
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The Art of Audacity
Every day, we make choices to be (or not to be!) someone we admire. This episode is all about finding your own path, cutting through impostor syndrome, and claiming your unique path— the path *only* you can claim. Listen in to stories from our lives and how we weave magic and mental health into…
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Coming Out ft. Turner Masland – The Farm Tapes Pt. 2
Coming out is hard work, whether it's coming out as queer or a witch–– or anything else. We are overjoyed to present the second installment of The Farm Tapes featuring our dear friend Turner Masland of Watermoon Farm. This week, we discuss the challenges and beauty of being true to oneself. This...
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Holy Permaculture for Lammas ft. Turner Masland – The Farm Tapes Pt. 1
We are thrilled to present this episode featuring our dear friend Turner Masland of Watermoon Farm! This week, we talk about the beautiful and sacred relationship of tending to the land with intention, awareness, and love in honor of this week's Sabbat, Lammas AKA Lughnasadh. Learn about the…
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Magician's Mini Series: Part 3, Embodying Magick-with-a-K
This is the final installation of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series (if you haven't heard part 1 and 2, give them a listen!), this time all about embodying magick, and the thought leaders who helped modern-day pagans learn the ways of ~olde.~ Let's talk about...
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Magician's Mini Series: Part 2, Hermeticism and Alchemy of Self
This is part two of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series (if you haven't heard part 1, you can find that here!), picking up where we left off last week and discussing the details of wtf alchemy and hermeticism are *and* how these practices affect us on a personal...
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Magician's Mini Series: Part 1, The Esoteric Current
We're back from a break and ready to talk esotericism, mysticism, and where mental health and magick overlap. You can't really talk about witchcraft without talking about these interesting traditions, so let's dive in. This is part one of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's…
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Litha and Genderless Magic
Mercury retrograde tried to foil us yet again but here we are! Litha brings up power, the "masculine" energy of the sun, ~mommy and daddy issues~ and we observe another pagan holiday. We also share some administrative notes about upcoming scheduling! Please tune in to learn about our upcoming...
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Utilizing Mercury Retrograde
For the duration of May 29th til June 22nd, we're in retrograde yet again. It's tempting to blame every miscommunication and misfortune on the planets, but in this episode, we tell you how to utilize those frustrations to better your life instead of allowing them to become the enemy. This week's...
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The Maiden Aspect: Teen Witch Wisdom ft. Kate Williams
... And special guests, Amber's teen witch daughter, Olivia, and her best friend, Mollie. We discuss the mother and crone at length, but what about the maiden? This week, author Kate Williams (of The Babysitters Coven) talks with us about the archetype of the teen witch, the wisdom that young...
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Actualization Through Tarot Grids
The Major Arcana mirrors the Hero's Journey and can be used in developmental psychology to help integrate and heal trauma. In our own tarot practices, we can use tarot grids to achieve some of the same effects. In this episode, we talk about life cycles, utilizing your deck for…
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Where magic and mental health meet ✨Join witches Amber Lenore, licensed psychotherapist, and Callie Little, tarot deck creator and author, for weekly wisdom + wilding.Podcast art by Callie Little (@goshcallie)
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Where magic and mental health meet ✨Join witches Amber Lenore, licensed psychotherapist, and Callie Little, tarot deck creator and author, for weekly wisdom + wilding.Podcast art by Callie Little (@goshcallie)
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