The Magick Kitchen Podcast

Join Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles to discuss magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. Leandra Witchwood is a Modern Witch, Priestess, and Master Herbalist dedicated to wortcunning, magick, healing, and spiritual growth. Based in South-Central PA, she founded The Magick Kitchen Blog in 2011, which has evolved to become one of the top 30 podcasts in the religion and spirituality category. She is the host of The Unbound Priestess Podcast. An author of five books on Witchcraft and shadow work, Leandra offers decades of knowledge and experience to guide the magickal community. Using her knowledge as a Vitalist Herbalist, Leandra also hand-blends loose-leaf teas at The Witchwood Teahouse, where she seamlessly marries whimsy with flavor. Leandra offers courses, certification & training programs in the Gardens of the Mystic Program and Rebel Mystic Academy. ✨Join Leandra for an empowering journey into self-discovery and magick. Learn more about what Leandra offers and how you can work with her at https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/Elyse Welles is a Greek-Egyptian and American earth intuitive Priestess. Initiated in the Faery Tradition & holding an MA focusing on spiritual studies, she is a teacher of the lost Earth Priestess Arts of the Mediterranean, where she hails from. She hosts 3 podcasts, & is an author. Her book on connecting with land spirits was released with Llewellyn in 2025 and a paranormal mystery novel in September 2025. She writes for Witchology and Witch Way Magazine and is the Greece correspondent for the Wild Hunt. She has spoken at conferences such as Hekatefest and the Ancestral Magic Summit. She runs Seeking Numina, facilitating rituals at Greece's sacred sites, & teaches the Path of the Sacred Wild, an earth-based spirituality. Learn more: seekingnumina.com + Instagram @seekingnumina.

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Jul 7, 2024 • 1h 11min

S7E4 - Tips for the Indoorsy Green Witch: Houseplant Hortocculture with Devin Hunter

Send us a textElyse and Leandra are joined by Devin Hunter, author of 'Houseplant Hortocculture' now available here from Llewellyn. We discuss indoor plant magic and green witchery, and a bit of behind the scenes of how the book came to be. Devin Hunter is the bestselling author of The Witch's Book of Power, The Witch's Book of Spirits, The Witch's Book of Mysteries, the critically acclaimed Modern Witch, and Crystal Magic for the Modern Witch. Initiated into multiple occult orders, Devin is the founder of the Sacred Fires Tradition of Witchcraft and co-founder of the Black Rose Tradition of Witchcraft. He hosts the Modern Witch podcast, recommended by both the AV Club and Glamour, and he's co-owner of Datura Trading Co. Visit him at ModernWitch.com/Devin.FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned witch familiar with the challenges of balancing magick and modern life, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and techniques to reclaim, balance, and manage your energy with ease.Get free access to their workshop HERE!Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in this community in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE. For her full event calendar and offerings, click HERE.Support Elyse's book tour by joining the Magical Living Community! Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos for only $10 a month. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter - FREE GIFT: seekingnumina.com🌙Struggling to find your rhythm on your spiritual and magickal path? You’re not alone. The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation and Certification Program is here to guide you. Each garden invites you into a metaphorical journey where esoteric knowledge unfolds at every turn.The Gardens of the Mystic - https://leandrawitchwood.kartra.com/page/ne62069 Learn more about Leandra & The Witchwood Teahouse at leandrawitchwood.com or here. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina, & join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group with weekly live lessons and readings. Listen to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles, here, and The Cosmic Theater Mystery School here. Sign up for her newsletter + learn more about Elyse's container courses, retreats, and mentorship at seekingnumina.com. Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickK...

May 12, 2024 • 1h 31min

S7E3 - Slavic Witchcraft with Madame Pamita

Send us a textMadame Pamita joins Elyse and Leandra in the Magick Kitchen to discuss Ukrainian witchcraft, its similarities across the Baltic and Balkan states, and how today, during the Ukraine War, folk practices are stronger than ever.Madame Pamita is the author of Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft, coauthor of The Witch's Sun Sign Series: Cancer Witch with Ivo Dominguez Jr, and she runs an online apothecary at parlourofwonders.com. Subscribe here to her YouTube channel for witch tips & tarot readings benefiting Ukrainian households during the War.Resources for Ariella Daly's bee magic: https://www.honeybeewild.com/kindred-bees-2023 Support Elyse's book tour by joining the Magical Living Community! Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos for only $10 a month. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter - FREE GIFT: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopJoin Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in this community in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE. For her full event calendar and offerings, click HERE.🌙Struggling to find your rhythm on your spiritual and magickal path? You’re not alone. The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation and Certification Program is here to guide you. Each garden invites you into a metaphorical journey where esoteric knowledge unfolds at every turn.The Gardens of the Mystic - https://leandrawitchwood.kartra.com/page/ne62069 Learn more about Leandra & The Witchwood Teahouse at leandrawitchwood.com or here. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina, & join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group with weekly live lessons and readings. Listen to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles, here, and The Cosmic Theater Mystery School here. Sign up for her newsletter + learn more about Elyse's container courses, retreats, and mentorship at seekingnumina.com. Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickK...

Apr 28, 2024 • 1h 12min

S7E2 - Finding Ancestral Veneration Practices that Work for You ft. Ben Stimpson

Send us a textThis week, Elyse and Leandra are joined by Ben Stimpson, author of Ancestral Whispers, an incredible book (perhaps the definitive one) on ancestor work. The veil is thin at Beltaine, as it is Samhain in the southern hemisphere, so May is a great time to connect to your ancestors joyfully. If you've been wanting to connect, this is the time to reach out! Ben Stimpson (He/They/Them) is a therapist, lecturer, student, and spiritual director. Ben has developed courses on various topics, including ancestor veneration, the power of story, and folklore. When not working with clients or writing, Ben is engaged with his areas of study: religious studies, medieval and classical studies, folklore, and spirituality. Get his books here and find him on Instagram @benstimpsonauthor.FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned witch familiar with the challenges of balancing magick and modern life, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and techniques to reclaim, balance, and manage your energy with ease.Get free access to their workshop HERE!Tickets for Elyse's next workshop: Of Leaf and Stone: Guide to Green Magic. Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE. For her full event calendar and offerings, click HERE.Support Elyse's book tour by joining the Magical Living Community! Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos for o🌙Struggling to find your rhythm on your spiritual and magickal path? You’re not alone. The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation and Certification Program is here to guide you. Each garden invites you into a metaphorical journey where esoteric knowledge unfolds at every turn.The Gardens of the Mystic - https://leandrawitchwood.kartra.com/page/ne62069 Learn more about Leandra & The Witchwood Teahouse at leandrawitchwood.com or here. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina, & join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group with weekly live lessons and readings. Listen to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles, here, and The Cosmic Theater Mystery School here. Sign up for her newsletter + learn more about Elyse's container courses, retreats, and mentorship at seekingnumina.com. Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickK...

Apr 14, 2024 • 53min

S7E1 - At the Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Plant Allies

Send us a textElyse and Leandra invite you to join us at the kitchen witch's hearth, a new seasonal series in which we share tips for the kitchen witch. We kick off season seven with Plant Allies, perfect for spring: how to meet them and incorporate them into cooking and other kitchen witchery.FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned witch familiar with the challenges of balancing magick and modern life, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and techniques to reclaim, balance, and manage your energy with ease.Get free access to their workshop HERE! FREE GIFT from Elyse: Full-color Energy Protection Workbook! seekingnumina.com/birthday Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE. For her full event calendar and offerings, click HERE.Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos by joining at the Initiate tier or higher in Elyse's Magical Living Community. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopConnect with Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen Pantry: a free and paid community where you're invited to a library of Table Talk bonus episodes with us! Join through either of our private communities: The Rebel Mystic by Leandra Witchwood and Magickal Living with Elyse Welles.Follow Elyse 🌙Struggling to find your rhythm on your spiritual and magickal path? You’re not alone. The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation and Certification Program is here to guide you. Each garden invites you into a metaphorical journey where esoteric knowledge unfolds at every turn.The Gardens of the Mystic - https://leandrawitchwood.kartra.com/page/ne62069 Learn more about Leandra & The Witchwood Teahouse at leandrawitchwood.com or here. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina, & join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group with weekly live lessons and readings. Listen to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles, here, and The Cosmic Theater Mystery School here. Sign up for her newsletter + learn more about Elyse's container courses, retreats, and mentorship at seekingnumina.com. Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickK...

Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 1min

S6E13 - Growing Up with the Land Spirits: Obeah & Multicultural Magic with Emma Kathryn

Send us a textThis week, we're joined in the Magick Kitchen by Emma Kathryn, author of "Season Songs" and "Witch Life." Emma talks with Leandra and Elyse about the way land spirits and folk practices can ground us in ourselves, especially when we come from a multicultural background. She talks about her time growing up playing in the wilds and how that informed her practice and life's journey. Keep up with Emma here at emmakathrynwildwitchcraft.com. FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned witch familiar with the challenges of balancing magick and life, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and techniques to reclaim, balance, and manage your energy with ease.Get free access to their workshop HERE!Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in this community in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE. For her full event calendar and offerings, click HERE.Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos by joining at the Initiate tier or higher in Elyse's Magical Living Community. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shop🌙Struggling to find your rhythm on your spiritual and magickal path? You’re not alone. The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation and Certification Program is here to guide you. Each garden invites you into a metaphorical journey where esoteric knowledge unfolds at every turn.The Gardens of the Mystic - https://leandrawitchwood.kartra.com/page/ne62069 Learn more about Leandra & The Witchwood Teahouse at leandrawitchwood.com or here. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina, & join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group with weekly live lessons and readings. Listen to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles, here, and The Cosmic Theater Mystery School here. Sign up for her newsletter + learn more about Elyse's container courses, retreats, and mentorship at seekingnumina.com. Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickK...

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 5min

S6E12 - Get the Most Out of Aries Season with Diotima Mantinea

Send us a textWe're talking about Aries season and how all of us, no matter how much we've got in our chart, can harness the power of Aries season and make the most of the bustle of Spring. Diotima Mantinea has over 50 years of astrology experience and is the recent co-author of Aries Witch, part of the Witch's Sun Sign series. Connect with her at uraniaswell.com FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned witch familiar with the challenges of balancing magick and life, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and techniques to reclaim, balance, and manage your energy with ease.Get free access to their workshop HERE!Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos by joining at the Initiate tier or higher in Elyse's Magical Living Community. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopJoin Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. In this community, Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE.🌙Struggling to find your rhythm on your spiritual and magickal path? You’re not alone. The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation and Certification Program is here to guide you. Each garden invites you into a metaphorical journey where esoteric knowledge unfolds at every turn.The Gardens of the Mystic - https://leandrawitchwood.kartra.com/page/ne62069 Learn more about Leandra & The Witchwood Teahouse at leandrawitchwood.com or here. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina, & join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group with weekly live lessons and readings. Listen to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles, here, and The Cosmic Theater Mystery School here. Sign up for her newsletter + learn more about Elyse's container courses, retreats, and mentorship at seekingnumina.com. Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickK...

Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 23min

S6E11 - Understanding Astrology & the Importance of Community with Ivo Dominguez, Jr

Send us a textPull up a chair in the Magick Kitchen as we sit down with Ivo Dominguez, Jr. With over 45 years in the Craft, Ivo shares stories and perspectives of the trends and changes over his life. He explores the astrological impact and explanations of the ebb and flow of many topics: the solitary vs. initiatory approaches to magick, community ritual and public engagement, and more. We talked about astrology and got some perspectives only Ivo could give us. Ivo Domínguez, Jr. is a visionary and a practitioner of various esoteric disciplines. He has been active in Wicca and the Pagan community since 1978 and teaching since 1982. Ivo was a founding member, of the first coven of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel a Wiccan Tradition where he currently serves as one of its Elders. The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel is a Wiccan syncretic tradition that draws inspiration from Astrology, Qabala, the Western Magickal Tradition, and the folk religions of Europe. He has taught at many conventions/conferences across the United States and abroad.~~~FREE Course, Energy Mastery & Hygiene. Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed for modern witches like you. Led by Leandra Witchwood, a seasoned witch familiar with the challenges of balancing magick and life, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and techniques to reclaim, balance, and manage your energy with ease.Get free access to their workshop HERE! Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. In this community, Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE. Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos by joining at the Initiate tier or higher in Elyse's Magical Living Community. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter: seekingnumina.comView courses here: 🌙Struggling to find your rhythm on your spiritual and magickal path? You’re not alone. The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation and Certification Program is here to guide you. Each garden invites you into a metaphorical journey where esoteric knowledge unfolds at every turn.The Gardens of the Mystic - https://leandrawitchwood.kartra.com/page/ne62069 Learn more about Leandra & The Witchwood Teahouse at leandrawitchwood.com or here. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina, & join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group with weekly live lessons and readings. Listen to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles, here, and The Cosmic Theater Mystery School here. Sign up for her newsletter + learn more about Elyse's container courses, retreats, and mentorship at seekingnumina.com. Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickK...

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