Opening The Door

A chat with Kalem Turner about fortune telling and his workKalem's websiteOTD website-summer side quest mini readingCunning Folk BookOTD book recs

Hello, I'm back!Summer side quest mini reading

Hello! Listen here to get the details of my OTD break.

A chat with Elyse Welles about how to start working with land spirits, what they are like, and her new book Sacred Wild!Sacred Wild BookElyse's WebsiteElyse's IGOTD websiteOTD book recs

A conversation about spellwork, and pondering lots of big questions about how it all works. Lauren Parker is a fourth generation female breadwinner descended from male charlatans, and thus has grown up to become a very educated liar. Her work focuses on the intersection of class, queerness, and the occult. She’s the author of the poetry collection We Are Now the Thing in the Woods (Bottlecap Press, 2023), Dark Way Down (Animal Heart Press, 2025), and Spells for Success (Simon Element, 2025). She has a newsletter, Do You Want to Do Some Witchcraft?Lauren's websiteGet Spells for SuccessOTD websiteOTD book recs

A spooky episode with Anthony Lightz where we tell stories of black eyed children and talk about what we think they are! OTD websiteAnthony's website

This week I chat with Luke Greensmith, a folklore expert, about portents of doom. We talk about the black dogs of Britain!

Today Emmy is back on the pod to chat with us about working as a death doula and all it entails!  Emmy C-G is a Witch and a trauma-informed Tarot & Akashic Records Guide. She’s a writer who adores making others feel simultaneously comforted and confronted. She is also a Death & Creativity Doula. Emmy's values are self-expression, intuition, and curiosity. She lives to support creatives, misfits, and the morbidly inclined who crave being seen, integrating their shadows, and welcoming transformation. Whether she’s podcasting, writing, or working through snags in a magickal or mundane way (or both for MAXIMUM spice), the end result is the same: Emmy is here to be unabashedly herself and to help others be the most authentic version of themselves.Emmy's websiteEmmy's IG OTD website

A candid conversation with Vanessa (Who What Woo) about being spiritual in a 9-5, leaving a 9-5 to be a spiritual practitioner full time and what stumbling blocks may appear, and how sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is work that 9-5 while embodying your spiritual practices in the moment. Vanessa really brings so much wisdom to this conversation. This conversations presents a realistic look at what can sometimes be an unrealistic social media landscape of people saying they are constantly selling courses and working from the beach.Vanessa's article which we start this conversation withVanessa's IGMystic Wings Gems crystal shopFall Focus mini reading

A conversation with Ariana (the Golden Venusian) about connecting with benevolent ancestors, her spiritual practices, astrology, and tarot.Ariana, also known as The Golden Venusian runs a beautiful spiritual business where she provides clients with a mixture of tarot, oracle, and astrological insight to aid them in working through any blockages they may have. In her  free time, you can catch Ariana laughing at her own jokes, creating amazing art or, her  personal favorite, playing with fire (candle magick).Ariana's websiteAriana's IGOTD websiteThe Psychic Path Podcast on SpotifyThe Psychic Path Podcast on Apple

A conversation with Leigh (Leigh in tune) about embracing the tower moments of life, grounded spirituality, navigating as a spiritual practitioner on the internet.Leigh Sauvageau of Leigh In Tune has been immersed in the world of the metaphysical since childhood, with a lifelong love for the paranormal and unseen. With 18 years of tarot reading experience (and still always learning!), she blends intuition and insight to help you navigate life’s twists and turns. As a Reiki master and energetic sound healer, Leigh brings healing energy and good vibes to those seeking balance and alignment. She is a co-owner of The Inner Light, Myrtle Beach’s newest brick and mortar healing space. She is also a founding member of Three Veils Paranormal, an all-female paranormal investigation team. Leigh’s passion is helping her clients shift the narrative, find their light, and lead passionate and purpose driven lives. Leigh's websiteLeigh's IGOTD websiteOTD book recs

Learn all about your chart ruler in this episode! Krystiana is back and gives us a crash course in understanding our astrological chart rulership. Make sure you know your rising sign before listening to this episode!Krystiana's websiteOTD websiteOTD book recs

Anthony is back on the pod and we're checking in and chatting it up! Plus a very exciting announcement at the end of the episode!Anthony's websiteOTD websiteCrystal give away form!

Reflections about 3 years of hosting Opening the Door! OTD websiteCrystal give away form!

Tips for your mediumship journey with Denise!Denise's websiteOTD websiteClick here for the crystal give away link!OTD book recs

An open conversation about the womb space with Angelica Merritt. This episode is for everyone, because everyone came from a womb! Angelica talks to us about her spiritual journey, herbalism, and tending to the womb space and intuition.Angelica Merritt is an earth steward, herbalist, and author interested in awakening the wild within by exploring the human experience through the esoteric lens in her writing, workshops, and client work. Her book Womb Witch: Herbal Magick for Reproductive Health was published in March '25 with Microcosm Publishing.Angelica's bookAngelica's websiteOTD websiteOTD book recs

Today I chat with Madison! You may know Madison from the hit podcast Demystifing Magic, or from her work at her shop Spell Crafter! We have such a fun conversation that covers everything from candle magic to etsy witches!Madison is one of the owners of Spellcrafter and The Healing Hedge Witch, two family-run metaphysical shops in the Tampa Bay area. A generational witch, she blends inherited wisdom with a modern, approachable practice. She’s also the co-host of Demystify Magic, the podcast where she unpacks spiritual topics in a grounded and approachable way. Madison is passionate about helping others connect with their own magic—whether through ritual tools, community events, or everyday intention.Spellcrafter website: https://shopspellcrafter.com/Demystifying Magic pod: https://demystifymagic.com/blogs/podcast/welcome-to-demystify-magicOTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Deb Bowen! We talk about Deb's spiritual journey, exploring the world with curiosity, and we talk about Deb's new book, Crafting the Wheel of the Year! Preorder Deb's book: https://debbowen.com/crafting-the-wheel-of-the-year/Deb's reading list: https://debbowen.com/resources/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/shop

Don't let this episode title fool you! Even if you aren't a parent, and aren't planning to become one, this episode is still for you!Shannon tells us amazing stories about connecting with her grandparents on the other side and the signs they have brought through for her, and all about her spiritual awakening. We also talk about what it has been like pursuing spiritual development while raising 3 kids. This episode has something for everyone! Shannon Flynn is a holistic wellness practitioner and intuitive guide who blends Reiki, Breathwork, and Yoga to help clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and calm. With a background in nursing and spiritual training, Shannon uses her intuitive abilities to tune into each person’s unique energy to offer personalized guidance that supports healing, alignment, and transformation. As a mom of three, Shannon also understands the complexities of healing in real life and has a no-nonsense, heart-centered approach to spirituality and wellness. Shannon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonflynnwellnessOTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Sameerah about many things! The common thread is that this is all about navigating spirituality in these modern times we live in. We talk about divine timing, fate & free will, we talk about ancestor work, and we debunk spirituality myths you'll find all over social media.Sameerah Emari is a Psychic Medium, Ancestor Oracle, Writer, and Witch. She has been doing this work for about five years now professionally, but has always had a connection to spirits and energy since she was a child. Over the course of her career, she has connected with over 3,000 people across the world to help them heal their wounds and reclaim their power within themselves. Sameerah has helped people with anything from romantic relationships, familial wounds, connecting to their passed loved ones, finding their purpose and career, and starting their own spiritual journey. She started this work to help people and plans to continue to do so until her spirits tell her it’s time to retire. Sameerah's website: https://www.soulnatured.com/Sameerah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/soulnatured/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Judie about her spiritual journey, manifesting hypnosis, and the summer solstice! Clients call Judie Hurtado their Secret Weapon! She empowers women to confidently take the aligned actions they need to manifest and magnetize their goals, wishes and intentions. As an Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher and Hypnotist with over 17 years of professional experience, she has supported thousands of clients, both online and in-person, through Manifesting Hypnosis, Intuitive Guidance, Rituals, Blessings, and more.  Judie has received extensive training and certifications in various Healing Modalities, including Coaching The Unconscious Mind, and is also a Reiki Master, Certified Intuitive Counselor and Certified Ordained Minister. Judie is a published Health and Wellness Writer and is a contributing author to the best selling book Divinity Speaks: Women Who Tune In and Trust Divine Inspiration.Judie's website: https://www.judiehurtado.com/Summer Solstice Abre Camino Road OpenerJudie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/judiehurtadomystic/#https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I have Carmen from Ninth house travel here to talk to us about using your astrocartography to plan your summer travel! Use that PTO!!Get 10% off a one on one reading with Carmen with the code OTDPOD at checkoutCarmen's website: https://ninthhousetravel.com/Carmen's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ninthhousetravelco/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I walk through how to create a spiritual routine to help you feel a little more embodied and practicing on your spiritual journey! OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today Nathaniel is back on the pod (find him on episode 69 talking about astral travel too) to talk to us about meditating for spiritual flow! What can we do once we're in flow, how do we get there, what are some of the roadblocks to getting into spiritual flow? All answered on this episode!Nathaniels website: https://www.modernmonks.net/Video: https://www.modernmonks.net/mediumship-development-spiritual-flow-meditation/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Kim Mott gives us the scoop on astrocartography! Kim tells us how astrocartography works, the basics of understanding it, and give us tips and tells stories about working and living with her own astrocartography.Kim's website: https://kimmott.com/?i=1OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Michelle about her work, and about 25 mins in we just start musing about the universe and life! So that's what this episode is called. Musings About the Universe. Michelle Coutinho is a transformational guide, ceremonial songstress, and devoted mentor who initiates emerging leaders into full presence with their voice, purpose, and power. She empowers her clients to transmute past pain into embodied wisdom and reclaim their authentic voice as a sacred instrument of healing.Her voice is a multidimensional channel that bypasses the mind and speaks directly to the soul. Each transmission she offers carries the vibration of ancient memory, guiding others into deeper alignment with their heart, power, and path.Each week on Insight Timer, she leads Voice as Vessel—a live vocal ritual where participants are sung open, energetically cleared, and invited home to themselves.Her work rests on two core truths:There is a current of universal love threaded through all religions.. and that we can tune in to it. And everything that happens is for our healing.Michelle's website: https://www.michellecoutinho.com/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today is a solo episode where I give four tips about what to do with the time in between. When you don't quite feel like a beginner yet, but you don't feel advanced either. What's next? What do you do? I share tips in this episode! OTD website:https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Diana about her spiritual journey, Hex Twisting, and more! Diana Rajchel (she/they) is an author, teacher, and experimental scholar of the spiritual. Her publication credits include Urban Magick: A Guide for the City Witch and Hex Twisting: Counter Magick Spells for the Irritated Witch. She believes that spirituality should support your life more than run it. Diana is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher with Where You’re at Yoga and co-owner of Golden Apple Metaphysical, an online metaphysical startup in San Francisco. She specializes in magickal diagnostics and curse-breaking and takes consultations via the Spirited Witch. She has a sense of humor, especially about herself, and she works best with people who can look at themselves and have a loving laugh.Hex Twisting Book linkUrban Magick Book linkDiana's websiteOTD websiteOTD book recs

Today listen in as I chat with Kim Charlson, who works as a semi-conscious trance voice channel with her guide Monty. We also hear from her guide, Monty in this episode too!Kim Charlson is a semi-conscious trance voice channel and works closely with her spirit guide, Monty, to help others connect with higher vibrational perspectives and get actionable insights from the non-physical world. Together they bring grounded clarity, alignment, and ease into the lives of their clients through channeling sessions, their online community, the Vessel & Voice podcast, and teach others how to channel in their courses and group classes.Kim's website:https://www.kimcharlson.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kimcharlsonhttps://www.instagram.com/kimcharlsonFree meet your spirit guides meditation: https://www.kimcharlson.com/connect-with-spirit-guidesOTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Emily about entity removal. But we also talk about a lot more in this episode! We talk about connecting with the spirit of the land you live on, gratitude, shadow and light, and baneful workings and Emily's take on the three fold law.Emily Casillas is a Curandera, Tarot and Candle witch, exorcist & death doula. With 7+ years of experience, she provides healing, guidance and spiritual services to her community. She specializes in entity removal and extreme paranormal activity.Emily's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lovelydarktarot9350Emilys IG: www.instagram.com/lovelydarktarotOTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

In this episode I chat about and explore the idea of the people in our lives, our friends, family, and life partners not being on the exact same spiritual path as us. Is it ok? Spoiler alert! Yeah I think it's ok! OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Erin Brown who takes us through what the Schumann Resonance is, how it was discovered, and how we can work with it!Erin Brown seamlessly blends her extensive background in the medical field with her innate gifts as an intuitive card reader and energetic channel. With over 25 years of experience as both a practitioner and educator, holding degrees in psychology and healthcare education, Erin's journey took a transformative turn in December of 2020 amidst health challenges. Now, as a full-time content creator on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram (@consciouslyerin), she shares her wisdom with a global audience. Through her popular series "Professor Brown Breaks it Down," airing every Monday at 1 pm CST on YouTube, Erin offers interactive lectures that bridge the realms of metaphysical and physical medicine.Erin's website: https://consciouschrysalis.net/Erin's IG: @consciouslyerinOTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Listen in as I chat with Heather Waxman about 3 misconceptions about healing! As always, Heather brings so much knowledge, compassion, and good perspective to this episode!3 misconceptions we talk about:You heal a pattern once and it’s doneTime heals all woundsHealing means never feeling pain againHeather Waxman is a therapist, breathwork facilitator, and author of Your True Nature Oracle. She earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. Through an artful and dynamic blend of therapeutic support, spiritual counsel, and somatic practices, Heather supports individuals, couples, and families navigating major life transitions, seasons of change, and cycles of death-and-rebirth to come home to their true nature. She works with people 1:1 both in-person and virtually through her private coaching practice, in groups through her community breathwork ceremonies, and works part-time as a therapist at Causeway Collaborative in Westport, Connecticut.Heather's website: https://www.heatherwaxman.com/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

Today I chat with Kalem Turner about palm reading! He shares lots of palm reading tips, palm reading history, and stories from his time reading palms over the years.  Kalem Turner is an Astrologer, Tarot Reader, Fortune Teller and Scotland's number 1 palm reader who offers Divination readings & teaching both in person & online. Kalem's website: https://www.kalemturner.com/Kalem's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kalemturner/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

Today I chat with Iva. Iva gives us insight into living life intuitively and authentically by connecting with your higher self!Iva is a Soul Alignment Mentor passionate to support entrepreneurs, mothers & spiritual seekers with inner healing, self empowerment & soul alignment. Iva believes everyone has the power to live authentically & intuitively.  Iva specializes in emotional & spiritual support & wellbeing. She supports clients with connecting to their own intuition and Higher Self/Inner Being/Soul to receive guidance & clarity from within. She believes we all have the answers within us and just need to learn how to listen. She is passionate about supporting people to connect deeper to themselves and feel empowered to live life their unique way. Iva's IG: @ivaoftheheartOTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

Today I chat with Angelica about her journey with deity work and glamour magick! Angelica Cresci is an occult educator, tarot reader, and Hades Priestess living in Salem, MA. She hosts the Diaries of a Witch Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to demistifying magick. Angelica's website: https://www.angelicacresci.com/Angelica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelicascresci/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Hana and we talk about spell casting and spell crafting! Hana talks about her personal experience with crafting and casting effective spells.Hana’s goal is to make Witchcraft and alternative spirituality fun, informative and accessible to all. She runs a course on Psychic Divination, and blogs about Witchcraft and Astrology with pop culture references to fandoms such as Disney. She hosts the podcast ‘Witch Talks' interviewing key Witches in the community, has a thriving Youtube channel with content from Spellcrafting, Tarot tutorials, Witchcraft basics and even details her own journey from Pentecostal Christian to proud Witch.Hana's website: https://www.suburbanwitchery.com/Hana's IG: https://www.instagram.com/suburban_witchery/OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Emma Kathryn who brings fantastic insight into a wide range of magical topics including folk practices, witchcraft, and connecting with nature.Emma Kathryn is an animist witch, obeah woman and is also initiated into Vodou, a blend that reflects her heritage. She lives in Nottinghamshire, UK where she reads tarot and weaves magic. Emma is also an author, and has several books including her latest, Season Songs: Rediscovering the Magic in the Cycles of NatureEmma's website:https://emmakathrynwildwitchcraft.com/Emma's IG:https://www.instagram.com/emmakathrynwildwitch/?hl=enEmma's Season Songs book:https://bookshop.org/a/98195/9780738771175OTD website:https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

Feeling rage about the world around you? It's sacred and you can use it to help create inspired action! Today listen in as I chat with Brialle. Brialle brings so much wisdom to teach how to start moving through that sacred rage, helplessness, and other feelings that come along with being alive in 2025. Brialle is a breathwork alchemist, somatic coach, and wellness educator committed to helping change makers lead with greater ease and joy. As a former burnt-out social worker turned healer, Brialle intimately knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed by compassion fatigue, struggling to slow down and rest out of fear that the causes you care about will suffer. After a decade of decolonizing from grind culture, learning to listen to the language of her body, and guiding hundreds of others to do the same– she's a big believer that personal transformation is integral to collective liberation and teaches about the importance of radical self-care for sustainable advocacy. Being guided by Brialle, you can expect to dive deep to release repressed emotions and years of pain held in the body, and moments later be dancing and laughing to reclaim your joy and sovereignty. Brialle's website: https://bewellwithbrialle.com/ OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

Need a quick way to ground, cleanse, and bring your power and energy back to yourself! Listen along!

Join me for a quick chat about the end of season survey results!

Listen as I chat with Anthony Lightz about the spiritual resolutions that listeners submitted!

Listen as I chat with Tim Rayborn about the spooky lore that surrounds christmas and winter! Tim Rayborn is an acclaimed and prolific writer of books on many different topics. He has written nearly fifty books for eight publishers about music, the arts, history, the paranormal, mythology, how-to books, and several other topics. In addition, he works as a ghost writer, editor, and book coach. He lived in England for nearly seven years and has a PhD from the University of Leeds. He’s also an internationally acclaimed musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments, including medieval instrument reconstructions and folk instruments from Northern Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East. He has appeared on over forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, and to Canada and Australia. His recent books include The Scary Book of Christmas Lore, Northern Mythology, The Scary Book of Valentine’s Day Lore, and Sip and Sensibility: An Inspired Literary Cocktail Collection. Tim's Christmas Lore Book: https://bookshop.org/a/98195/9781646434527 Tim's website: https://timrayborn.com/books/ OTD end of the year survey: https://forms.gle/E5QWSFUVHrxLiR9C8 OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

This week I chat with Kristina about: her journey with grief and discovering mediumship working with spirit guides embodyment practices getting out in nature! Kristina Cosmic Butterfly is a yoga teacher and psychic medium. She was catapulted onto her spiritual path in 2018 following the traumatic death of her partner. Without any prior psychic skills, she decided to learn mediumship as a way to stay connected to the other side, and in doing so found her calling as a healer. Kristina’s approach is casual with a lighthearted sense of humor. She specializes in working with Spirit Guides to deliver practical advice and teaches others on how to connect, transform, and empower themselves. Kristina is passionate about sharing the importance of balancing the spiritual and the physical, living an embodied life, and connecting to nature. Take the season-end survey! : https://forms.gle/rgM19aNL3BDSSo9w5 Kristina's website: https://kristinacosmicbutterfly.com/ Kristina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_cosmicbutterfly/ OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

Today I chat with Katie Turner, a therapist who specializes in spiritual awakenings about how to help spot the differences between a spiritual awakening and a mental health concern. This is an important topic that isn't addressed very often in the spiritual community and I think it's important to have an open conversation about it. Katie Turner is a Registered Psychologist, speaker and the founder of Katie Turner Psychology Inc. and the author of F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity. Katie believes in a holistic approach to healing. She has studied a wide range of Western psychological approaches and Eastern healing techniques. Katie is passionate about helping her clients to heal the past, find more peace in the present and to create their best possible future. Her mission is to bring together the science of psychology to the practice of spirituality. She offers consultation services, sessions, workshops and resources for organizations and modern-day spiritual seekers. Take the year end survey!: https://forms.gle/UXjgXKar9p7KJhVKA Katie's website: https://katieturnerpsychology.com/ Katie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/katieturnerpsychology/ Katie's book: https://katieturnerpsychology.com/book OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/shop

Today I chat with Brigit who walks us through using Tarot to help create a soul aligned life! Brigit Esselmont is an intuitive entrepreneur and best-selling author of Everyday Tarot and Intuitive Manifesting, as well as the founder of Biddy Tarot, a seven-figure business that has empowered millions worldwide to trust their intuition and access their inner power. Her mission is to bring Tarot into the mainstream as a modern, intuitive tool for purpose-driven individuals, helping them live life to their fullest potential—no crystal balls required. Brigit’s expertise has been featured in outlets like Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, and the Being Boss podcast. With over a decade in business, she’s also a Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnosis and has appeared on stages across the US and Australia. When she’s not teaching or coaching, Brigit enjoys life on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, with her husband and two daughters. Biddy Tarot website: https://biddytarot.com/ OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/shop Submit your spiritual resolution! : https://forms.gle/FyWespr95U44Jh1W9 Take the season-end survey!: https://forms.gle/dL8nN8myv5E11Ytd7

It's the final folklore episode of the month! This week listen in as I chat with Elyse Welles (seeking numina). Elyse tells us folklore tales of nymphs and cryptids. This is a fun one! We chat about how connected folklore is to the land, and about Elyse's work too! Elyse's website: https://www.seekingnumina.com/ Elyse's IG: https://www.instagram.com/seekingnumina/ Elyse's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@seekingnumina OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/ OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

Today I chat with Brett Hollyhead about folklore of the Welsh Marches. I had so much fun chatting with Brett about giants, fairies, cryptids and time slips! Brett Hollyhead, also known as 'The Witch of Salopia', is a practicing Welsh Marches Folk Witch, author, workshop leader and a public speaker at regular Pagan events throughout the United Kingdom. He's a member of the Cylch y Sarffes Goch Coven (Circle of the Red Serpent) alongside Mhara Starling and Moss Matthey. He's also a member of OBOD and a Guardian of the Doreen Valiente Foundation. He is also an avid tasseomancer and Pole dance instructor. Brett's IG: https://www.instagram.com/witch_of_salopia/ Brett's book: Pagan Portals Sabrina-Discovering the Goddess of the River: https://bookshop.org/a/98195/9781803418070 OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/ OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor

This week listen to stories fantastically told by Ayden from the podcast, Susto! Ayden is a fantastic story teller and we have a great conversation around these stories about La Llorona, La Lechusa, and more. Susto's website: https://www.sustopodcast.com/ Susto's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sustopodcast/ OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/

Today I'm exploring Nordic Folklore, specifically the Draugr with Siri! We also chat about folk witchcraft and witchcraft through history. Siri Vincent Plouff is an author, Nordic witch, writer, and teacher. Their first book was co-authored with Cassandra Snow and it is called "Lessons from the Empress: a tarot workbook for self-care and creative growth." They are a professional rune and tarot reader, and are the host of the Heathen's Journey Podcast. Their podcast is dedicated to creating space to learn about heathenry from an antiracist, queer perspective. Siri also teaches a wide variety of classes frequently - classes about witchcraft, runes, and tarot. Siri's new book, queering the runes: https://bookshop.org/a/98195/9781578638376 Siri's website: https://www.sirivincentplouff.com/ Siri's IG: https://www.instagram.com/siri.vincent.plouff/# OTD website: https://www.openingthedoorpodcast.com/ OTD book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/openingthedoor