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‘Ask A Hag’ is an advice podcast about self-care and witchcraft in the modern world. This podcast is a place where people ask questions and the Hags provide helpful answers using their knowledge as healers and witches.This program is driven by you, our magickal listeners! Contact us with your questions!
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The Hags Halloween Movie Review 3
Its Our third annual Halloween Movie review! This Year Leslie and Alison invite Elizabeth (the creepiest person ever) Sanchez of Horsetheif Jewelry and High Noon in Pittsburgh to share what scares them most, their favorite Halloween candy of course and to talk about their movie pick of the season! Tune in for some heavy breathing, cackling, some scary singing and a really good time! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Mythical Witches
To kick off the Halloween season, the Hags reveal their favorite witches in pop culture and answer your burning questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Together again
Vaccinated and safe to gather, Alison and Leslie are back together for a REAL episode! Laughs and tears, and many heartfelt ideas and feelings are shared with our listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The American Brujerías
The Hags are thrilled to join guest J. Allen Cross once again! This time they are celebrating and discussing his new book "American Brujería" which dives into the American/Mexican folk magic. Together they talk about common magical tools (Florida water, salt, Vick's), Santa Muerte, and candle magic divination. Listen in for our listeners question answered and more haunting stories. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

A glimpse into the world of old magic
In this special episode, Leslie invites Karyn Crisis to speak on her newest book Italian Magic Secret Lives of Women. A must listen episode where we learn about the mysterious "Night School" of magic and the divine La Signora del Gioco and how Italian magic was and is alive in the daily practices of the rural Italian people. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

And the corn cob!?
Leslie and Alison share some uncommon facts and find the stranger things are where they really differ! After lots of laughs they get down to some truly amazing listener questions. Thanks to all of our supporters and listeners! You guys are why we do this! AND WE LOVE IT!!! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Imbolc in the fallow times
What challenges us, what we can forgive ourselves for, what we need to focus on and what lights us up. Witches come together to share their worries and to celebrate their joys. Alison and Leslie are as always supportive of each other and our listeners with their tender hearted questions. Listen in and find community. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Solstice 20202020
The Great Conjunction. The coming of the Age of Aquarius. The Splitting of the Earth. The Return of the Christ. Love Actually, Krampus or White Christmas? Big things this solstice. Alison and Leslie are welcoming Alicia Fronczek of Sova Lumina back to illuminate us on all of it. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

To-go Tassle (top 10 essentials)
The hags invited their dear friend Laura on so they don't have to go first in this fun episode all about their top ten essentials! What favorites can they not live without? What tools do they love? What brings so much joy that its used everyday? What do they hide one of at their parents house just in case of emergency? Listen in to find out! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The 2020 Hag-a-licious Halloween Movie Review! *spoiler alert!*
The 2nd annual Halloween movie review is here. *These reviews have SPOILERS*(but most of the movies are ancient) Kick back and have some laughs, nothing but fun in this one. We have four movies to talk about between all of us. Oh yeah! it was a DOUBLE DATE EPISODE. Alison & Donna/ Jim & Leslie share their favorite scenes and funny movie quotes. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Candy potpouri
Alison and Leslie are lit up about fall, and Samhain, and the thinning veil and the ancestral connection and the candy!!! Witches at their most content! Join in on all the fun and lots of great seasonal questions from our listeners. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Scratch N' Sniff Witch
Today we are so excited to bring J. Allen Cross on to share his areas of expertise as a Mexican-American witch and spirit worker. He schools the hags on curses, being called to action for social justice, and even shares a crazy story about doing spirit work for a troubled family!!! This episode is a strong start to our Halloween season, don't miss it!! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The modern mystics
Today we share the stage with Brandon and Kelley Knight to present their forthcoming book and spell kit and to gain insight into their personal approach. We glean some techniques and get a better feel for the Knights M.O. in their magical dexterity. Listen in as we also tackle a deep trove of listener questions touching on children and magick, flexing our self awareness, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The Wild Musings of Dr. Mustard
Leslie and Alison have more illuminating discussion to share from our time with Alicia Fronczek of Sova Lumina and all three take on your best questions about tincturing plants, hearing spirit voices, too many coincidences, and more! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Google maps is the patriarchy.
The hags have an amazing guest this episode! Alicia Fronczek is a spiritual teacher, healer, priestess, and ritualist. She graces us with her generosity in sharing her wisdom and insight. Leslie and Alison are so excited to spend some time chatting and learning in this very special episode. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Make sure its ascension and not corona!
Lions Gate Portal! When is it? What is it? How do we use it? What can it bring? Alison and Leslie are finally joined with DONNA ON A MIC! to answer your questions about how to love the season, how to be respectful in the cemetery, how to work with ancestors when you are estranged from family and some other really good questions! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The roses
The rose moon, rose magick and the Venus rose all come together to bring us powerful renewal and protection! Alison and Leslie share their intentions and healing spells for our turbulent times before tackling your best questions. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The hag stone holes
Leslie teaches us all about hag stones and Alison talks about Agrimony, her plant ally of the month. Then the hags move on to pet castings and their magickal uses, how to find a lost item, the importance of doing our own spell work and many other excellent listener questions! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

We all come from witches
Our favorite hags share what they've been up to lately and their new favorite snacks before taking on how to manage being an empath, tips on taming savage bar crowds magically, how to strengthen your intuition, and lots of other great topics in our listeners questions! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

I bet you like tassels
Alison and Leslie talk about their favorite stones and what their crystal magick practices are before tackling faerie gardens, mixed ancestry, dream visitations and more of your burning questions. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The Double G Episode
The hags are FaceTiming their way through another quarantined episode focused on having a laugh and answering a bunch of your questions. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The Quarantined Hag Hotline
Leslie and Alison get together via FaceTime to answer as many of your glorious questions as they can cram into an episode. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Mrs. Brown
Leslie and Alison are talking about that damn Corona virus! Alison has committed her life to studying and teaching herbalism and today she shares some of her best tips on well-being, nutrition and how not to be a garbage person in trying times. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Ritual for death and healing
In this episode Leslie shares the joy of her beloved familiar Fonzie, and the sorrow of his death and what she is doing to cope with her grief. If you have ever lost a loved one, you can appreciate how strong she is to be able to share this with all of you. Hear how her magick transmutes loss into growth. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Animism; There's science for that sh*t
Alison and Leslie talk with Laura, who is a massage therapist, doula, herbalist, and hedge witch to talk about dream work, animism, plant magick, and scary aliens Music by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Happy GroundHags Day! PART2
This show was recorded with a LIVE audience in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On February 2nd (02/02/2020) the hags had their first hometown live show to talk all about Imbolc and take questions from the magickal men and women of our community! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Happy GroundHags Day! PART 1
This show was recorded with a LIVE audience in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On February 2nd (02/02/2020) the hags had their first hometown live show to talk all about Imbolc and take questions from the magickal men and women of our community! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Sue, does she do spells?
In this episode Leslie and Alison talk about cleansing and clearing, and the difference between the two. They praise the glory of salt and compare their personal techniques before answering some really good questions! The music used is by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Gently & Compassionately
In welcoming the new year, Alison talks about her top choice for a plant ally of 2020 while Leslie shares her annual new year tarot spread. We discuss body thieves and even get around to answering some of your questions! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

A Very Merry Winter Solstice!
Leslie and Alison get extra jolly with seasonal spirit and share their favorite solstice rituals, 12 days practices, and musical favorites to help us enjoy the blessed yule. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Ask-an-Anne Part 2
Alison and Leslie are so proud to bring Anne, a practicing shaman, to our listeners to help explain what the work she does is all about. Anne was incredibly generous with her time and shared so much knowledge so we split the episode in half. Part one is getting to know Anne and learning about shamanism and part two will wrap that up and Anne sticks around to help answer your questions! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Ask-an-Anne Part 1
Alison and Leslie are so proud to bring Anne, a practicing shaman, to our listeners to help explain what the work she does is all about. Anne was incredibly generous with her time and shared so much knowledge so we split the episode in half. Part one is getting to know Anne and learning about shamanism and part two will wrap that up and Anne sticks around to help answer your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Was Jesus from space?
Alison and Leslie discuss the blending of different religions into magic folks daily practice and if it is possible to be a christian and a witch? Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Halloween Bonus Episode!
Leslie and Alison love this time of year so much we had to give it one extra episode. They discuss Samhain tradition and origin as well as their modern practice of making offerings, consecration and divination during this auspicious time. We also share our own scary stories and take questions! What more could you ask!? Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The Hags Halloween Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**
Alison and Leslie invite their dear friend, fellow witch, and magical movie aficionado Adrienne Rozzi to discuss their top three movies for this years Samhain celebration! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

It's the season of the witch
Leslie and Alison discuss witch lore (some true and some false), sing a little Billy Joel, and dole out their true hag wisdom. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

The diety of Mabon; Alice Cooper
Alison and Leslie discuss the second of the three autumnal holidays, Mabon and all of the FERTILITY AND ABUNDANCE that comes with it. Then take some brilliant and exciting questions from the community! Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

ponytail! 1980's!
Leslie and Alison focus on answering your questions, but still manage to get off topic enough to share their sage personal wisdoms. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Energetic fungus
Alison and Leslie share tips for tiny rituals. Leslie is organizing her one woman festival "ShoeBurn 2019" and they discuss the magic of number 8 on our eighth episode before taking your questions. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

There's no kinkiness in the ancestral realm
This Episode is completely devoted to getting your questions answered! We are so grateful for your questions, and we want more, so we'd better answer as many as we can, right? Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) Additional music in this episode is also by Heidi. Thank you you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

What does that dick mean to you?
Leslie and Alison talk all about Divination! They discuss many different modalities, how to adopt one into your practice and the fine art of taking your own advice before answering your awesome questions. Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud). Additional music by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

I say aah·tha·may
This episode is all about a witches tool kit! Alison and Leslie discuss their favorite tools and how to utilize your own powers within. Whats in your broom closet? Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com and music also provided by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Some Kind of Herbal Infusion
Leslie and Alison discuss the festivities and rituals that come with the summer solstice, astrologically emotional impacts, and summer time plant allies before taking some great questions from you fine folks and our first letter from a class of 7th graders in Idaho! music by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com and Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Bon Jovi Ouija
Alison and Leslie Explain Dark moon/Shadow work and finding ways to incorporate the phases of the moon into your life. They answer some great questions from the community, and tell a scary Ouija board story! CONTACT US: send us your ouija board stories, and click the links below to ask us! Ask A Hag: https://www.askahagpodcast.com/ Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com (you can listen to her on Spotify or soundcloud) in this episode we also hear "Winner" from In/Out by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Tony Stark Technique
Leslie and Alison discuss their daily rituals, spell work, common magic, and peeing in jars before taking questions. CONTACT US: send us your questions Ask A Hag: https://www.askahagpodcast.com/ Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com In this episode we also hear "Back Float" from In/Out by Evan Wood https://evanwood.bandcamp.com/releases --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support

Hot Sex Holiday
In this maiden episode of Ask A Hag we meet our Hosts Alison and Leslie and they get a chance to ask each other some questions before going on to answer some questions they get from friends, family and the witchy community. Bonus! Some great facts about trees that may be inappropriate for young listeners. CONTACT US!!! Use the link below to ask us your question! Ask A Hag: https://www.askahagpodcast.com/ Our intro music is "Theres a Spell" by Heidi Elva https://heidi-elva.com In this episode also by Heidi Elva is "Oh love please take me far away" which you can find on https://soundcloud.com/heidielva As mentioned in this episode here are some of our favorite instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/oldeways/ https://www.instagram.com/hauswitch/ https://www.instagram.com/witchwavepod/ https://www.instagram.com/thehoodwitch/ https://www.instagram.com/thetrapwitch/ https://www.instagram.com/mysticmamma/ https://www.instagram.com/money.witch/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/askahag/support