In today’s episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Molly Donlan — cohost of Demystify Magic and author of
Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch’s Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done (released February 17, 2026 on the new moon).

Molly shares her journey from self-described skeptic to practicing witch, including her years working with survivors of sexual violence and how that experience shaped her understanding of healing, agency, and the nervous system.

Together we explore the heart of Mundane Magic: why powerful ritual doesn’t have to be elaborate, how everyday routines can become magical anchors, and how to build a practice that supports your life instead of adding more pressure to it.

This episode is for anyone who wants spirituality that feels real, sustainable, and actually doable — even with a busy life and a sink full of dishes.

In This Episode

• From skeptic to witch: Molly’s path into magic
• Trauma work, burnout, and the nervous system connection
• Why mindfulness was the gateway to magical practice
• The origin of Mundane Magic
• Making daily chores part of your spiritual practice
• ADHD-friendly magic and motivation
• Why aesthetic perfection isn’t required for powerful ritual
• Using what you already have instead of buying more tools3
• The community-built sections of the book (including the famous dust bunnies)
• The “mundane magic witch” identity (and a touch of glamour witch energy)
• Morning coffee sigils and micro-rituals
• Clear quartz and working with crystal frequency
• Favorite reads, travel, and magical items

Memorable Quotes

• “You are the magic.”
• “If it doesn’t bring you joy, it should at least help you get through the other things you have to do.”
• “In this economy? Use what you have.”
• “Your practice doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.”
• “Clear quartz, always.”

Resources & Links

Molly Donlan
Website: mollydonlan.com

Instagram: Instagram

Podcast: Demystify Magic; https://open.spotify.com/show/5oLmISqAAsVOQDMSJ0R10W?si=224fc89978ef4ab2

Book: Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done: Donlan, Molly: 9780593980347: Amazon.com: Books

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The Crystal Library: Rutilated Quartz | Lunar New Year & the Year of the Fire Horse

Happy Lunar New Year and welcome back to The Crystal Library.
This episode airs on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year—a powerful energetic threshold where one cycle closes and another begins.

Today, Ashleigh explores Rutilated Quartz, a crystal threaded with light and direction, and why it is the perfect ally as we transition out of the Year of the Snake and into the bold, fast-moving Year of the Fire Horse.

🔮 In This Episode:

• What the Lunar New Year represents and why it’s a true energetic reset
• Leaving the introspective, shadow-focused Year of the Snake
• Entering the Year of the Fire Horse: movement, courage, visibility, and momentum
• The science of Rutilated Quartz and its golden rutile inclusions
• Historical lore, symbolism, and spiritual meaning of this crystal
• How Rutilated Quartz supports breakthrough healing, creativity, and manifestation
• Why this stone helps channel Fire Horse energy without burnout
• Psychic protection, emotional release, and support for healers and space-holders
• How to work with Rutilated Quartz for intention setting and aligned action

Drawing from Crystal Basics and The Crystal Bible, this episode weaves together crystal wisdom, Lunar New Year traditions, and practical ways to move forward with clarity and purpose.

🌑 Reflection Prompts:

• What momentum am I ready for now?
• What thread am I being asked to follow?
• Where do I need focused courage instead of hesitation?

May this Lunar New Year bring focused fire, aligned manifestation, and energy that moves with intention.

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In this special episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Kim Charlson, the voice channel behind **Vessel & Voice—and a trans-channel who works closely with her guide, Monty.

This conversation is intentionally intuitive and wide-ranging: how Kim first spontaneously voice-channeled, what “channeling” actually means (hint: it’s broader than most people realize), why crystals are powerful training tools for discernment, and how to approach the non-physical with groundedness, safety, and sovereignty.

If you’ve been curious about spirit guides, energetic boundaries, or what a channeling session really looks like behind the scenes—this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What voice channeling is (and how it differs from broader forms of channeling)
• Kim’s first spontaneous channeling experience—and the validation that confirmed it was real
• Why many people are “channeling” more often than they think (especially intuitive crystal people)
• Using crystals as stable energy anchors to build discernment and psychic vocabulary
  • Kim shares crystals she worked with early on, including citrine and Isua stone
• “Light” vs “dark” energetic aesthetics—without the morality overlay (and why preference isn’t “bad”)
• When someone might seek channeling: practical guidance, bigger spiritual questions, new perspective
• The foundations of safe channeling: grounding, nervous system safety, opening energetic centers
• Why movement can be grounding (including ADHD-friendly approaches) and why there’s no one “right” method
• Important nuance: not everyone should channel, especially if dissociation is part of someone’s mental health picture
• Green flags vs red flags in channeled guidance
  • Empowering guidance vs “fear + shoulds + control” energy
• Kim’s channeling process with Monty: invocation, verification, Q&A style sessions, and “human tending”
• The “iracular experience”: when the energy of what you receive shifts you—beyond logic or explanation
• Kim’s personal story: from marketing agency hustle, burnout, and a major health crisis… to energy healing and channeling
• Why it’s never “too late” to begin: your path can open at any age—and often does

Mentioned in the episode:

• Opening the Door (where Ashleigh first heard Kim)
• Crystals for training/grounding + discernment: citrine, quartz, Isua stone, impactite, petrified palm root, labradorite, smoky quartz (and more)

Connect with Kim:

• Podcast: Vessel & Voice (audio + video on YouTube)
• Social: @KimCharlson (most platforms)
• Free “Meet Your Spirit Guides” meditation + mini channeled course on bravery at: kimcharlson.com

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Please message me with any questions or comments.
bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com