The Science Witch Podcast

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel have a vivid and rich conversation with Walida about Pre-Islamic Paganism, Astrology and how this period of history is important to learn about for all those interested in the Occult. Enku joined us for the Intro/Outro to show our support of Palestine and end the Genocide. Transcripts and show notes can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this special edition of Deity Deep Dives we are releasing on the main RSS feed, Anjel shares some thoughts about the ancient goddess of the spring equinox, Ostara with original music by Ruby! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, the band is back together to talk about AI and its impact on different parts of our society. Enku talks about AI’s impact on academia, Anjel discusses using AI art as a consultant and content creator, and Ruby relates some of the incredible advancement in the use of AI in music. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode to honor Black History month, Anjel and Ruby interview a fellow comrade and witch locally to them, Samuel. In this episode we talk about Samuel’s experience of being a BIPOC queer person in the PNW, with its legacy of white supremacy, and how he still finds strength and great purpose from his ancestors. Show notes and transcripts can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Anjel gets the chance to interview Matthew Remski one of the 3 co-hosts of the Conspirituality Podcast about their book and podcast. Content warning for discussions of cult dynamics, sexual abuse and discussions of the dark sorted past of Yoga. Show notes and transcripts can be found here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Anjel and Ruby talk about New Year’s resolutions, the elements of developing a practice and strategies for implementing and establishing new habits as well as some info about how to make your new intentions for the new year lasting. We discuss some of the research involved with music practice and also talk a bit about the importance of flow state. Show notes and transcripts can be found here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this special episode of our Patreon Mostly Series, Anjel shares their thoughts about the date January 6th, how it heralds the start of Mardi Gras, its significance in early Christian and Pre-Christian mythos, and how it has now become a somber reminder of how close we came to being plunged into fascism. Show Notes and transcripts available on our website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

For our special holiday episode this year, Anjel got to talk to Dara about Yule cat and other winter monsters as well as talk about some of the aspects to modern pagan/heathen Yule celebrations that are part of our holiday traditions that we are making. Patreon Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Twitch Discord Server For Transcripts and Show Notes see our website here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Anjel speaks with Dr. Dug Wingate about the therapeutic use of psilocybin and developing the psilocybin industry in Oregon. In this discussion, we talk about micro-dosing, set, setting and dose philosophy and how psilocybin has the potential to help so many people struggling with mental health issues. Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Twitch Discord Server Show notes and transcripts can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel talk with Jesse Lee Art about their art, mushrooms, politics, and how creatives need to model fungal networks of care to help resource one another. Patreon Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Twitch Discord Server Transcripts and show notes found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Anjel talks with Shane Nelson who was one of the first pagan military chaplains and a licensed therapist who works with veterans with PTSD. In this conversation we talk about trauma, the history of how veterans were able to claim pagan on their dog tags and some interesting astrology discussion towards the end. Transcripts and show notes can be found here. Patreon Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Twitch Discord Server --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this special Samhain Episode, J Allen Cross returns to talk with Anjel about trauma informed paranormal resolution and how having a trauma informed background can be valuable for those investigating paranormal activity. Patreon Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Twitch Discord Server Show notes and transcripts can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Anjel interviews Vincent Higginbotham about his book How Witchcraft Saved My Life and discusses the ways in which witchcraft is adaptive and helps us survive late stage capitalism. Content Warning for some discussions about sexual abuse, homelessness and suicide. Vini is one of the featured guests for So Mote That Con happening Oct 14-15, 2023, the online witch convention hosted by That Witch Life. Get your tickets for the event on sale now, or if you miss it you can have the recording sent to you. Show notes and transcripts can be found here. Patreon Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Twitch Discord Server --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

So Mote That Con 2023 In this episode of Who’s in Bloom, Anjel discusses the lotus flower, its phylogenetics, habitat, and culinary uses and also goes into a digression about how the Lotus is related to Yoga. Content Warning for mentions of sexual abuse, as Anjel shares their connection with Kundalini Yoga and how they are sorting through it’s problematic past to find what still resonates. Lotus 25 interesting Yoga Industry Facts Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat 64: Remembering Guru Jagat: a Panel 36: Guru Jagat’s Pandemic Brandwash (w/Philip Deslippe & Stacie Stukin) 37: Guru Jagat Cultjacks Kundalini Yoga (w/Philip Deslippe & Stacie Stukin) 11: Cults and Disaster Spirituality 3HO.org Yoga and Beer Premka: White Bird in a Golden Cage: My Life with Yogi Bhajan Abuse in Yogi Bhajan's 3HO Kundalini Yoga World Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator Transcripts for this episode can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel interview Amy Blackthorn about her book Protection Magick and discuss the ways that we can employ practical and magical ways to defend ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually. We also talk a bit about plant magick leading into Amy’s new book project. At the end of the episode we discuss the updates to our Patreon including our new Discord Server. Show notes and transcripts can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Anjel interviews founder and owner of April Farms, Janice about her lavender farm and the magick and science of lavender. Before we get to the interview we have a special announcement about our co-host of the podcast. Show notes and transcripts can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

In this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Steve, curator of the Portland Puppet Museum about the science and magick of Puppets. Steve takes us on a world tour of his museum and shares with us some of the ancient stories that puppeteers have been using the craft of puppetry to tell for hundreds of years. At the end of the episode, we talk about our upcoming live events, Trans Telethon taking place in Portland on August 27, 2023. Patreon Kofi Goat and Thistle Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Show notes and transcripts for this episode can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

For this episode, Enku and Anjel interview their long time friend and Transpersonal Astrologer, Rhabb in this rich and dense conversation about Astrology. We discuss why astrology is useful as a personal inquiry tool and how biographical information is articulated in your birth chart. We also make an important announcement at the end of the episode. Show notes and transcripts can be found here. Patreon Kofi Goat and Thistle Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

For this Episode of the Science Witch Podcast, Enku and Anjel interview author, paranormal investigator and witch, J Allen Cross about his books American Brujeria and the Witch’s Guide to the Paranormal. In this conversation, we talk about the different forms of spirits and hauntings that can occur and how trauma is related to paranormal activity. At the end of the episode we round up our summer vacay with some reflection about the last few weeks and Mystic South. Patreon Kofi Goat and Thistle Etsy Store Science Witch Podcast on Apple Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Channel Show notes and transcripts can be found here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

For this episode of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS Feed, Anjel talks about the Southern Magnolia and how it is tied to complicated feelings surrounding their identity as a southern transplant in the PNW. We had an absolutely amazing time at Mystic South this weekend and plan on attending next year. If you like this episode and want to check out more episodes like this, check us out on Patreon. Check out Etsy. Transcripts and show notes for this episode available here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support