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Hello lovelies! Ever wondered what it’s like to be admitted to the hospital during Covid-19, but not because of the virus? This week’s episode provides one small window into the experience.
I’m diving into some sweet philosophical ponderings this week with Alan Watt’s “Nature, Man, and Woman”. This slender volume is packed with illuminating ideas about the nature of humanity. The selection I chose, from the chapter “The World as Ecstasy”, explores humankind’s propensity to move away from feeling, particularly from feeling pain. So often, we tend to withdraw not just from discomfort, but from the ability to feel discomfort. In this avoidance we start to withdraw from our very humanity. Hope you dig it!
Gather round the cauldron, lovelies! Today’s episode explores, very briefly, some connections between Christianity, Witchcraft, and death, and my thoughts on these subjects. I talk about Jesus as the end of the myth of redemptive violence, witchcraft as a source of resurrection, my experience as ‘the morbid one’, and more.
Gather round the campfire, lovelies, for a new episode of Squeaky Reads! This week I read from a life changing piece of work, The Gifts of Imperfection by the incredible Brene Brown. If you haven’t heard of Brene, go. Now. Look her up. Or even better, check out the link to a brilliant little cartoon below, then come back and listen to this episode!
This week’s episode marks the end of our Ritual 101 series. In case you missed any of those episodes, be sure to check them out. I go over grounding, centering, casting a circle, and calling in support for your ritual. And this final episode explores how to end a ritual, and the importance of gratitude, rhythms, and space.
Gather round the campfire, loves, for a new episode of Squeaky Reads! This week I twist my tongue around Lewis Carrol’s “Jabberwocky (thanks for the nec @ninjatasic!), and debut an untitled piece of my own work. CW this poem contains references to Covid-19.
In this episode I explore calling in supportive spirits to assist us in our rituals and daily lives. I look at the types of spirits you might call upon (ancestors, spirit guides, and deities) as well as ways to honor them post-ritual. I also talk a bit about cultural appropriation, a breakthrough experience I had in Peru, and the power of returning to our roots.
Hello lovelies! I hope this finds you well and relatively sane. That’s about where it finds me! This week on Squeaky Reads, I bring to your ears a few of my faves, and a recommendation from a Witches and Wine Book Club member!
For your listening pleasure I present two poems from an anthology called Staying Alive that did, indeed, save my life. Take heart, my loves, in this wild time with comforting words and well-spun metaphors.
In today’s episode I explore casting a circle! This is a fundamental element of a magic and witchcraft practice, as it sets the stage for the work. There are so many ways to cast a circle. I talk about my three favorites, as well as why circles are important, and a bit about building your own practice based on internal messages.
In this episode I start reading one of my favorite poems, Song of Myself, by Walt Whitman. I hope you enjoy!
Today marks the first of a four part series on ritual basics. If you’ve never practiced before, or you’re looking for a brush up on some basics, or you’re just curious what all this whole practicing magic entails, this is a good place to start! I’ll be talking about cleansing, grounding and centering in this week’s episode: why you do it, how to do it, and a bevy of options to fit your circumstances. I hope you enjoy the show, and I’d love to hear from you!
oday's mini episode is the last in a three part series covering my experience at PodFest 2020. In this episode I talk about the Payoff--what did I really get out of my trip to Florida? It goes deeper than information gathered at the panels, and means more than even the beautiful relationships that were planted. Come listen! This one's for everyone.
Maret Jonsdotter was the first victim in Sweden's 7 year witch hunts, also known as The Great Noise. In this episode I recount her story, as well as some of the factors surrounding what happened with her and others who lost their lives to hysteria. It's a cautionary tale, perfectly fit for these maddened times we're moving through.
Gather round the cauldron lovelies! I have a little episode here about my experience at PodFest, particularly with the some of the panels I attended. Now, this episode isn't just for podcasters! There's a lot of stuff I learned that is applicable (and I apply it to) living a healthy, connected, interested and interesting life. So take a listen!
Gather round the cauldron, lovelies! This is a special episode, the first of three, looking back at my experience at Podest2020. This week I talk a little about the people I met, the familial vibe I got, and the connections we can all make. I hope you enjoy!
This week’s episode featured a very special interview with Steven Anderson of Metal Mysterium: Astrology & Art, Beautifully Interwoven. My first interview on Squeaky’s Cauldron!
Steven visited us to share some information about the upcoming Vernal Equinox, that shift from winter into spring for those of us on the Northern hemisphere, which will take place on March 19th this year, in just under a week!
Gather round the cauldron, lovelies; it's time for another episode! In this one I talk about the RAIN meditation/emotion processing technique. I was recently introduced to this powerful method of navigating intense and uncomfortable emotions. I've already used it a handful of times in the last few days, and found some softness where before I felt constriction and sharp edges.
Gather round the cauldron, lovelies! This week has been full of twists and turns in the health realm, and it brought me to the startling (but it shouldn't be) realization that healing isn't linear! It goes up and down and in and out and is a constant cycle of growth and discovery--and apparent setbacks. But when we learn to embrace the difference faces and move with the process, we can let go of some of the suffering, some of the confusion, and some of the mistrust.
Gather round the cauldron lovelies, for a special episode! Today I'll be talking about the subject I know best--me! For this episode I give a brief history of my life, where I've come, major influences, and why I've gotten to where I am today. I hope this episode will give you all a little insight into who I am, and the ground on which I'm walking. Maybe you'll hear a little bit of yourself in my story!
