Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft

This is part 1 of our new deep dive into the Greek pantheon where we are this week exploring the gods of the underworld: Hades, Persephone, and Hecate. We break down their mythology, including the true structure of the underworld, Persephone’s descent and rise to power, and Hecate’s role as the torchbearer and guide between worlds.
We also explore how modern interpretations have reshaped these myths, the themes of shadow work, transformation, and duality, and what these deities represent today. Plus, we share signs that these gods may be reaching out to you and simple ways to begin working with their energy.
If you’re curious about Greek mythology, deity work, or the deeper meaning behind the underworld, this episode is your starting point.
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This week we’re diving into a topic you all have been asking us about for a long time: The Witch Trials. What actually happened during this period in history, and how did thousands of people end up accused of witchcraft?
In this episode, we talk about the massive witch hunts that took place across Europe between the 1400s and 1700s, the myths many of us learned about the Salem Witch Trials, and the social, political, and religious forces that fueled these accusations. We also break down some of the bizarre “tests” used to identify witches and why so many of the people targeted were women, healers, or outsiders in their communities.
To finish off, we talk about why this history still matters and how the idea of a “witch hunt” continues to show up in modern culture today.
Resources Mentioned:
- Heal the Witch Wound: Reclaim Your Magic and Step Into Your Power by Celeste Larson
- How to Kill a Witch: The Patriarchy's Guide to Silencing Women by Zoe Venditozzi, Claire Mitchell - Libro FM link
- Royal Witches: Witchcraft and the Nobility in Fifteenth-Century England by Gemma Hollman
- Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television by Heather Greene
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We're sharing some big news and diving into a topic you’ve been asking about for over a year. Madison announces her upcoming book, The Grief Grimoire (coming fall 2027), and we use it as a starting point to explore the idea of grief magic. Inspired by the loss of Madison’s mentor Linda, the book explores how magic can support us through mourning, remembrance, and connection with those we’ve lost.
We talk about the many forms grief can take, from losing loved ones and pets to grieving relationships, identities, and versions of ourselves. We share personal stories about signs from the other side, creating grief altars, working with psychic senses, and using practices like Reiki to support healing. Most importantly, we explore how remembering the people we’ve lost allows them to continue living through us.
If you’re navigating grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers gentle reflections and magical tools for honoring loss while making space for healing.
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Ever have a week where the vibes are rancid, the tech eats your work, and you start wondering if you slipped into the wrong timeline? Yeah. That’s where we’re starting. This episode is a cozy, chaotic Q&A recorded after a failed first attempt (Mercury retrograde shadow phase, we see you), where we catch up on magic moments, book launch madness, New York reunions, and the very real emotional whiplash of doing big things while the planets are being dramatic.
We answer your questions about deepening your witchcraft practice, exploring divination and cultural traditions, what to do when you’re sick but still witchy, and how to weave magic into your wedding without making it weird for your aunt. We also talk about solo witchy travel, ghost tours, working with Mercury retrograde without putting your life on hold, and the ripple effect this podcast has had on both our lives. It’s practical, personal, and very “do it anyway” energy, because magic doesn’t wait for perfect timing.
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In this week's episode, we’re joined by Nordic witch, rune reader, and author of Queering the Runes, Siri Vincent Plouff, for a deep and delightfully bird-filled dive into runic magic. Siri shares the wild origin story of being claimed by Odin via the infamous “Minneapolis Murder” of crows, how that encounter led them into Heathenry, and what it really means to build a relationship with the runes as living spirits. 

We unpack common misconceptions about Norse culture, hint it is more than just Viking bros and dreads, the impact of Christianization on the myths, and how Hollywood has flattened an incredibly rich and complex spiritual history.

Most importantly, we explore what it means to queer the runes, both as an identity and as a verb. Siri breaks down gender fluidity and performance in Old Norse mythology, Loki’s shapeshifting chaos, Odin’s relationship to feminine magic, and how queering spiritual systems helps us break out of rigid, heteronormative frameworks. We also talk about ethical rune practice, avoiding white supremacist co-optation, and simple low spoon ways to incorporate runes into daily life, including body poses, pocket magic, and protection work. 

Whether you’re rune curious or already in deep, this conversation will expand your understanding of Nordic magic and maybe even your definition of tradition itself.

Find more about Siri below:
Website
Patreon
Heathen's Journey Podcast
Chaos and Cunning Podcast
BlueSky
Instagram
TikTok
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