The Magick Kitchen Podcast
Leandra Witchwood, Elyse Welles
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. An author of five books on Witchcraft and shadow work, Leandra sues her 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. As a Celtic & Usui Reiki Master and Shadow Work Master, she leads rituals, women’s circles, and workshops. Leandra offers courses and training programs in the Rebel Mystic Community & 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/links-page/
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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S7E12 - Kitchen Witch's Hearth: Transitioning to Autumn + Civil Disobedience with Beck Lawrence
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
09/15/24 • 62 min
In this episode, we dive into the ways we transition into autumn, aka the Season of the Witch, as kitchen witches, the shadow work we do, the way ancestors inform this time, and the fun recipes we love to make! We kick off with a discussion with Beck Lawrence, proprietor of the Serpent's Key in Hanover to share the ways you can get involved to help us help them Legalize Tarot in Pennsylvania! Here are the links to support by signing the petition (GLOBAL support welcome!) and to mail letters to your representatives (PA residents only):
https://www.change.org/p/challenge-the-constitutionality-of-pennsylvania-title-18-section-7104
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October 10 & 11, 2024, join us for Rooted Rituals, Practical Magick for Overwhelmed Witches
Connect with Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen Pantry: a free and paid community where you're invited to a Wheel of the Year Book Club, and a library of bonus episodes with us! Join through either of our private communities: The Rebel Mystic by Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles on Patreon.
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, join the Path of the Sacred Wild, book a tarot reading, shop self-paced courses, read her articles, and view her tours and retreats to Greece at seekingnumina.com.
Follow Leandra @leandrawitchwood on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and find her blog and books at leandrawitchwood.com.
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🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
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S6E8 - Animism and Witchcraft with Author Nathan M. Hall
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
01/21/24 • 86 min
Join Elyse & Leandra as they welcome Nathan M. Hall, Elyse's fellow columnist at the Wild Hunt and debut author of "Path of the Moonlit Hedge: Animistic Witchcraft". We're discussing animism, from the commodification of herbalism, to the partnership-based power dynamic of spirit work, to mushroom magic and the psychedelic revolution of today, to, of course, land spirits and the power of building relationships with them.
Nathan M. Hall can be found as @moonlithedge on Instagram and his book can be purchased here.
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.
Click here for tickets to Elyse's next workshop, "To Cast a Circle: The Basics of Rituals, Spells, and Sacred Space".
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/elysewelles
Join the newsletter: seekingnumina.com
View courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shop
About Your Hosts
Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the Craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work includes Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. Leandra also writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com or www.TheMagickKitchen.com
Elyse Welles is a Greek-Egyptian and American earth intuitive witch and author. An initiate of the eclectic Faery Tradi
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S6E7 - Creativity & Magick with Astrea Taylor
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
01/07/24 • 75 min
In this episode, sit down in the Magick Kitchen with Leandra and Elyse as we welcome Astrea Taylor, author of "Inspiring Creativity Through Magick: How to Ritualize Your Art & Attract the Creative Spirit". We discuss the intersection of creativity and magick, and how as witches we can harness creative energy regardless of talent or audience.
An eclectic pagan witch with over two and a half decades of experience in the witching world, Astrea Taylor is an author of several books including "Modern Witchcraft with the Greek Gods" and "Intuitive Witchcraft". Find her on Instagram @astreataylor, & on Facebook at Astrea Taylor, Author. Learn more at www.astreataylor.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.
Click here for tickets to Elyse's next workshop, "To Cast a Circle: The Basics of Rituals, Spells, and Sacred Space".
Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast by joining at the Initiate tier or higher in Elyse's Magical Living Community. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewelles
Join the newsletter: seekingnumina.com
View courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shop
Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring.
About Your Hosts
Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the Craft. Her t
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S5E4 - Offerings: What, How, Where, and When to Leave Them
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
05/28/23 • 40 min
This week in the Magick Kitchen, we're talking about offerings. They can be an overwhelming step on your magickal path but an important part of deity work. We're giving you the confidence to deepen your relationships with a deity and share ideas for what to leave, how to discard them, and why it shouldn't be complicated.
Sign up for 'Connecting with Land Spirits' here.
Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
Join Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, and more. Get personal guidance from Leandra through Dark Mirror Coaching, Oracle Card Readings, and Spiritual Mentoring.
Join Elyse's Patreon Community here. Join her newsletter at seekingnumina.com for resources and updates on all of her sacred sites, workshops, events, and her debut novel, "Witch on the Juniata River". @seekingnumina on Instagram & Facebook.
About Your Hosts
Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the Craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work includes Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. Leandra also writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com or www.TheMagickKitchen.com
Elyse Welles is an international eclectic witch, writer, and teacher practicing for 10 years. She is the creator of Seeking Numina, where she teaches spirit of place and sacred living through workshops, her online community, personal guidance sessions, and in-person tours of sacred sites in Greece. Join her newsletter and read her witchy articles & poetry here.
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S2E3 - Discernment & Misinformation in the Craft
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
11/14/21 • 53 min
WitchTok, YouTube, social media - are these viable sources of witchcraft education? How do you know the information or person you're following is credible? How do you sort fact from fiction, embellishment, or aesthetic?
In a world where we have more access to witchcraft books and knowledge than ever before, there's a lot to digest. Leandra and Elyse discuss red flags, and how to avoid misinformation, when questing for Craft knowledge online.
Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Leandra Witchwood, Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author. Elyse Welles offers visual meditations and sacred experiences on her YouTube channel, Seeking Numina.
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Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work is mainly focused on Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. In addition to running her metaphysical store in Downtown York, PA, blog & podcast, Leandra writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com or www.TheMagickKitchen.com
Elyse Welles connects you to the spirit of place from anywhere on the globe. With Seeking Numina, her YouTube channel, she writes and records meditations, ambient/ASMR, and immersive history videos on location at spiritual sites around the world. https://youtube.com/channel/UCSvJ6wp4btgUstR-81RbLXQ Follow her travels on Facebook and Instagram @seekingnumina . Seeking Numina meditations can also be found on your favorite podcasting apps, SoundCloud, and www.seekingnumina.com .
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S1E13 - The Witch's Path: Keep an Open Mind
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
07/12/21 • 41 min
The path of witchcraft is never a straight line - keeping an open mind will help you get the most out of your journey. This episode we discuss how we keep an open mind, and the importance of reacting with empathy towards yourself and others.
Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Leandra Witchwood, Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author. Elyse Welles offers visual meditations and sacred experiences on her YouTube channel, Seeking Numina.
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Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work is mainly focused on Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. In addition to running her metaphysical store in Downtown York, PA, blog & podcast, Leandra writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com or www.TheMagickKitchen.com
Elyse Welles connects you to the spirit of place from anywhere on the globe. With Seeking Numina, her YouTube channel, she writes and records meditations, ambient/ASMR, and immersive history videos on location at spiritual sites around the world. https://youtube.com/channel/UCSvJ6wp4btgUstR-81RbLXQ Follow her travels on Facebook and Instagram @seekingnumina . Seeking Numina meditations can also be found on your favorite podcasting apps, SoundCloud, and www.seekingnumina.com .
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S1E5 - Imbolc: Ideas for Honoring Yourself and the Season
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
01/31/21 • 20 min
In this episode, we discuss the significance of Imbolc, ways to celebrate, and how you can care for yourself during this in-between stage of transition.
Links & Recipes:
http://www.themagickkitchen.com/?s=imbolc
http://www.themagickkitchen.com/mixed-berry-sheet-pancakes/
Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work is mainly focused on Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. In addition to running her metaphysical store in Downtown York, PA, blog & podcast, Leandra writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com or www.TheMagickKitchen.com
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S2E9 - Why Your Magick Doesn't Work
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
02/06/22 • 44 min
You've prepared the spell and everything seems right. Why isn't it working? Leandra and Elyse discuss using your energy compass, battling imposter syndrome, the importance of active work outside of the spell, preparing your environment, and other factors surrounding our use of magick that make the spell, working, or intent successful - and what you can do to improve effectiveness.
Leandra is joined by Elyse Welles as they discuss Magick, food, herbs, tea, rituals, and more. This is where Witches come together to talk about our interests and experiences. The Magick Kitchen Podcast is an extension of The Magick Kitchen Blog created by Leandra Witchwood, Herbalist, Tea Witch, Shadow Witch, Occultist, Blogger & Author. Elyse Welles offers visual meditations and sacred experiences on her YouTube channel, Seeking Numina.
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Leandra Witchwood has 25+ years of working knowledge in the craft. Her training began with Ceremonial Magick evolving into a more organic free-form style of Witchcraft. Her work is mainly focused on Magickal Herbalism, Tea Magick, Shadow Work, and Kitchen Witchery. In addition to running her metaphysical store in Downtown York, PA, blog & podcast, Leandra writes books on Witchcraft. Learn more at www.LeandraWitchwood.com or www.TheMagickKitchen.com
Elyse Welles connects you to the spirit of place from anywhere on the globe. With Seeking Numina, her YouTube channel, she writes and records meditations, ambient/ASMR, and immersive history videos on location at spiritual sites around the world. https://youtube.com/channel/UCSvJ6wp4btgUstR-81RbLXQ Follow her travels on Facebook and Instagram @seekingnumina . Seeking Numina meditations can also be found on your favorite podcasting apps, SoundCloud, and www.seekingnumina.com .
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S6E12 - Get the Most Out of Aries Season with Diotima Mantinea
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
03/17/24 • 64 min
We'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/elysewelles
Join the newsletter: seekingnumina.com
View courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shop
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.
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
S8E5 - What Deity Work is ACTUALLY Like + The Truth About Hell vs. Hades with Jamie Waggoner
The Magick Kitchen Podcast
12/08/24 • 79 min
Celebrating Our 100th Episode!
Jamie Waggoner is a Pagan priestess, philosopher, writer, and teacher. She cofounded the Way of Weaver, a gender-inclusive program of magical inquiry, social justice, and community building. Jamie has studied folklore, mythology, and the occult for more than twenty years and has been a devotee of Hades since 2016. Visit her at JamieWaggoner.com
🌙Join Leandra for LIVE rituals, group mentoring, events, and more.
Coming in January 2025, The Gardens of the Mystic Initiation Program.
Join the waitlist HERE - https://www.leandrawitchwood.com/links-page/
Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and join Seekers of the Sacred Wild, a free Facebook group for weekly live lessons and readings.
Sign up for her newsletter, and learn more about upcoming container courses, retreats and mentorship options at seekingnumina.com.
Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast
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How many episodes does The Magick Kitchen Podcast have?
The Magick Kitchen Podcast currently has 98 episodes available.
What topics does The Magick Kitchen Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Magick, Spirituality, Witch, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Witchcraft and Paganism.
What is the most popular episode on The Magick Kitchen Podcast?
The episode title 'S6E13 - Growing Up with the Land Spirits: Obeah & Multicultural Magic with Emma Kathryn' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Magick Kitchen Podcast?
The average episode length on The Magick Kitchen Podcast is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Magick Kitchen Podcast released?
Episodes of The Magick Kitchen Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast?
The first episode of The Magick Kitchen Podcast was released on Dec 6, 2020.
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