This Podcast is a Ritual

Today is November 30, 2021. This marks not only the 7 year anniversary of my original ritual to become a wizard, but also the 3 year anniversary of This Podcast is a Ritual! Huzzah! For this celebratory podcast episode, we'll explore a place out of time. So grab some headphones, get comfortable, and get lost in the echoes of your own magnificent mind. Huge shoutout to longtime friend of the wizard Kevin Leong-Pelrine, aka New Age and Chill, for supplying the incredible backing track. Check out his other tunes on Instagram @newageandchill

Champion slam poet and activist, Anthony McPherson, steps into the ritual circle to share some words about the way we use words, in poetry, politics, and everyday life. Tune into McPherson's frequency at: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcphersonpoetry Join the ritual at: https://www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Former academic turned fortune teller Camelia Elias, author of the "Read Like the Devil" series on cartomancy, joins the ritual to talk about how Japanese war manuals influence her approach to reading tarot. Tune into Camelia's vibrations at: http://www.cameliaelias.com/ Join the ritual at: https://www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

My fellow Kentuckiana wizard, Tahj Mullins, the Wizard of Art, joins the ritual to talk about the magic of creativity. Tune into Tahj's vibrations at: https://www.instagram.com/thewizardof_art/ Join the ritual: https://www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Dive deep into the turbulent bowels of the Internet with journalist Ryan Broderick, creator of my favorite newsletter Garbage Day, as we untangle what the heck the Internet really is right now. Tune into Ryan's vibrations at: https://www.garbageday.email/ Join the ritual at: https://www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Good news everyone! I quit my day job to a full-time wizard. This episode celebrates this major milestone and the launch of my new hypnotherapy business, Change Your Mind, by exploring the fascinating connections between hypnosis and magic. Learn more about my hypnosis business at: https://www.changeyourmindky.com/ Join the ritual's magic at: https://www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

My grandfather joins the ritual to share more thoughts about buildings and life in the second part of this two part series featuring my grandparents. This was a great conversation about perspective and problem solving. And check out the paired episode: How to Discover Your History (w/ my Grandma Marion): https://soundcloud.com/thispodcastisaritual/how-to-discover-your-history-w-my-grandma-marion

My grandmother joins the ritual to share some wisdom in the first of this two part series featuring my grandparents. I know I'm biased because she's my grandma, but I swear this is a really great interview I think you'll get a lot out of! And check out the paired episode: How to Be Patient (w/ my Grandpa Les): https://soundcloud.com/thispodcastisaritual/how-to-be-patientw-my-grandpa-les

Majo John Madden is a storyteller, dancer, poet, writer, teacher, coach, consultant, facilitator... and a genuinely cool dude who I helped get his van back on the road. Join us for an illuminating conversation on spiritual emergencies and awakenings and how to set boundaries with divine beings. Tune into Majo's magic at: https://healingvalidations.com/ Join the ritual at: https://www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Dr. Sara Lewis, professor of contemplative psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology at Naropa University, joins the ritual to discuss her paper, "Ayahuasca and Spiritual Crisis," and the difficult side of psychedelic experiences. Tune into Dr. Lewis' vibrations at: https://naropa.academia.edu/SaraLewis Read "Ayahuasca and Spiritual Crisis" at: https://www.academia.edu/1806911/Ayahuasca_and_Spiritual_Crisis Join the ritual: https://www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual