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  • Beyond Ayahuasca with Roman Hanis
    Feb 20 2026

    Hello Witches

    In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Roman Hanis, the author of Beyond Ayahuasca for a grounded, honest conversation about ayahuasca.

    Often referred to as the Mother Plant it has become one of the most sought after spiritual experiences in the modern world. Roman’s work invites us to look beyond the visions, beyond the mysticism and into something far more important - integration, nervous system safety, humility and sovereignty.

    Together we explore why peak mystical experiences are not the same as embodied transformation, the difference between insight and real, lived integration and the risks of chasing ceremony after ceremony.

    This conversation is not about romanticising plant medicine but about how true transformation is not found in the ceremony alone but how you choose to live once you return.

    Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive substance and carries significant physical and psychological risks. This episode is for educational and reflective purposes only. If you are considering plant medicine please research thoroughly, seek qualified medical advice and prioritise your safety and mental wellbeing.

    If you are considering an ayahuasca ceremony I highly recommend Roman's book - you may also want to consider the following journal prompts. The book also has a number of exercises you can work through.

    Journal Prompts for Reflection What am I hoping an altered state would give me that I am not currently giving myself?

    Where in my life am I mistaking intensity for growth?

    What would true integration look like in my day-to-day behaviour?

    How can I build nervous system safety before seeking expansion?

    February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into -

    Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held

    The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation.

    The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power

    Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

    Join my online circle as part of The Witches who run with the Wolves tier in The Hedge & Hollow Patreon.

    In this live circle I will guide you through a deep, immersive journey into the forest to meet your Power Animal.

    Through guided meditation you will cross the threshold and encounter an animal energy that is walking beside you at this time. We will look at what medicine, instinct and shadow this particular animal carries and receive personal insight through reflection.

    Following the journey we will pull from my power animal oracle deck, explore the symbolic themes of animals that appear, discuss how to build a relationship with your animal ally and also how to work with their energy within ritual, shadow work and everyday life.

    You may wish to bring with you a journal, pen and perhaps a candle.

    This will be held on Thursday 26th February from 7pm via Zoom - a link will be posted earlier that day. If you cannot make it a replay will be posted the following day. Access available through the Witches who run with the Wolves tier.
    My new zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including -
    Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts
    The Moon and its phases
    Arianrhod
    Angels and the Nine Orders and how to work with them
    Selenite and its properties
    Aurora and the Northern Lights
    Dragons and how to work with them
    The Besom — its lore, magic and how to create and work with your own
    Snowdrops, their folklore and connecting with their deva
    Pagan Pancakes for Imbolc celebration
    Under Celestial Skies is also available as a complete Imbolc Witch Box with spell candles, herbs, incense and an altar print.
    https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

    Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

    Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk


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    1 h et 9 min
  • Morana - Goddess of Winter, Death & Dark Waters
    Feb 12 2026

    In this episode, we meet Morana, the Slavic goddess of winter, death and necessary endings. She governs the season when the land grows quiet, when the sun weakens and when life turns inward. In traditional belief, winter marked a descent toward Nav the realm of the dead and Morana presided over this liminal threshold.

    We explore her role in rites including the burning or drowning of her effigy to symbolically release winter and welcome renewal. We also look at her deeper associations with dark waters, rivers and crossings — spaces long understood as boundaries between worlds. As a goddess of necessary endings Morana speaks to grief, burnout, identity shifts and the pauses that precede transformation.

    Our book review is Beyond Ayahuasca - Unlocking the Evolutionary Science of Indigenous Amazonian Wisdom to access your Highest Potential by Roman Hanis.

    February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into -

    Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held

    The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation.

    The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power

    Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

    Join my New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator
    My new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including -
    Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts
    The Moon and its phases
    Arianrhod
    Angels and the Nine Orders and how to work with them
    Selenite and its properties
    Aurora and the Northern Lights
    Dragons and how to work with them
    The Besom — its lore, magic and how to create and work with your own
    Snowdrops, their folklore and connecting with their deva
    Pagan Pancakes for Imbolc celebration
    Under Celestial Skies is also available as a complete Imbolc Witch Box with spell candles, herbs, incense and an altar print.
    https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

    Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

    Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk


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    42 min
  • Household Lore with Liza Frank
    Feb 2 2026

    Honoured to have had the chance to interview Liza Frank for this episode, the author of the book Household Lore - Folklore, Traditions and Remedies for every room in your home. Find Liza here - https://liza-frank.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/lilithepunk/?hl=en

    Stove Goblin episode of Unexplained referenced - https://www.unexplainedpodcast.com/episodes/2025/12/19/season-09-episode-07-the-stove-goblin

    February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into -

    Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held

    The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation.

    The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power

    Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

    Join my New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator
    My new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including -
    Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts
    The Moon and its phases
    Arianrhod
    Angels and the Nine Orders and how to work with them
    Selenite and its properties
    Aurora and the Northern Lights
    Dragons and how to work with them
    The Besom — its lore, magic and how to create and work with your own
    Snowdrops, their folklore and connecting with their deva
    Pagan Pancakes for Imbolc celebration
    Under Celestial Skies is also available as a complete Imbolc Witch Box with spell candles, herbs, incense and an altar print.
    https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

    Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

    Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk


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    1 h et 28 min
  • January Witchcraft
    Jan 23 2026

    Join me for our January Witchcraft episode where we will be looking at the year of the horse and its many themes which begins middle of February. This had me thinking on the mythical creature the unicorn, this is a deep dive into their magic, mythology and religious symbolism and how you can work with their energy.

    We also look at the herb mallow and how and why you might wish to work with it in your practice.

    Our book review is Imbolc - Traditional Magic, Recipes and Tales of Saint Brigids Day by Wyrd Books.

    Find the spell referenced here - https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1142?srsltid=AfmBOorzf2txRQ_6WtLiR8GBO5fKyoO1h55fdEfYl6g7Jp8PVAI9y7V2

    Find my new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies here - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

    Join our New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator

    The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow

    Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

    Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk


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    50 min
  • The Wolf Full Moon
    Jan 1 2026

    Join me for a Wolf Full Moon workshop where we look at this full moons many different names, themes, self care during the wolf full moon, the wolf you feed, wolf moon magick, spell work, tarot spreads, shadow work, journal prompts, prayers and affirmations.

    Shamanic playlist referenced - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SbozUwLzchUU3JNh4hk37?si=7fd228e7ef4c475b

    Find my new House witch boxes on my Etsy store The White Witch Company - ideal for New Year house cleanses, first of the month rituals, full or new moon rituals or as new house gift! You can also find my bestselling zines and Witch Boxes here with shipping across the globe - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=dashboard-header

    Join us for The Alchemist month in The Hedge & Hollow - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

    Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk


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    48 min
  • The Book of Raziel
    Dec 18 2025

    Hello Witches

    This episode has been one of my favourites to research and was something I discovered last month whilst working on the Angels theme for my Patreon, The Hedge & Hollow.

    In this episode I explore The Book of Raziel where language, timing, planets, angels and intention were understood as part of a single living system.

    We look at the idea of words as vibration, sacred names and why the Hebrew letters were treated as energetic forces rather than symbols. I talk about how this tradition connects to the 72 Names of God, spell timing, planetary days and the correspondences modern witches still work with, often without realising how old these systems truly are (I know I had no idea!).

    We also touch on the lineage that flows from Raziel through Adam, Enoch, Noah and Solomon and how this current eventually shaped medieval grimoires, Renaissance magic and later systems like the Golden Dawn.

    There are so many future episodes to come off the back of this topic following the thread of King Solomon, The Rosicrucians, The Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley and Boleskine Lodge.

    Keep an eye out for my new House witch boxes dropping on my Etsy store The White Witch Company this week - ideal for New Year house cleanses, first of the month rituals, full or new moon rituals or as new house gift! You can also find my bestselling Yule Zine and Witch Box - Horn & Sickle here with shipping across the globe - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=dashboard-header

    Join us for Snake & Sickle month in The Hedge & Hollow - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

    Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk


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    39 min
  • December Witchcraft
    Dec 11 2025

    Hello Witches

    In today’s episode we journey through December folklore, peeling back the Christian veils to reveal the older stranger magic beneath.

    This episode begins with with St Lucy’s Day. Beneath the saint lies lore entwined with Lilith, Lucifer, witches, trolls and wandering spirits — revealing how this 'festival of light' once belonged to the darkest nights of the year.

    From there, we descend into the symbolism of the sickle — a tool of harvest, severing and fate. We explore its mythic lineage through Morana, Mokosh, Cronus, Saturn, the Grim Reaper and the Druidic priesthood. You will hear about the magical uses of sickles across Europe, their protective and banishing powers and how you might weave this ancient blade into your own witchcraft practice today.

    We close with a look at Mothers’ Night (Modranicht) — the Anglo-Saxon celebration honouring ancestral mothers, protective spirits and the deep feminine that presides over midwinter. Also includes some simple, meaningful ways to honour this sacred night in your personal craft.

    Yule playlist mentioned - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX5brL7AUc9UI?si=9976e5a645174dcd

    Find my new Zine Horn & Sickle along with the witch box here on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

    Join us for Snake & Sickle month in The Hedge & Hollow - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en


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    54 min
  • Romany Witchcraft & Old World Folk Magic with The Grey Witch
    Nov 27 2025
    On today’s episode I am joined by Brianna — known online as The Grey Witch — a Romany witch whose craft is rooted deeply in old-world folk magic, land-based practice, and ancestral tradition. Brianna is one of the most authentic witches I have ever had the honour of speaking with. Her connection to the land is fierce and lifelong, and she approaches every aspect of her craft with honesty, integrity and devotion. She does not shy away from difficult conversations, and her willingness to share even a glimpse into her lineage feels incredibly sacred. We begin by exploring how Brianna was taught witchcraft through her family line, including traditional fortune-telling methods passed down through generations. She speaks about crystal ball reading, divination with playing cards, and the ways her ancestors taught her to see, sense and interpret signs. Brianna also shares stories of how she has supported her community — helping farmers with their crops, performing spellwork for those seeking guidance, and calling upon her spiritual court, including a powerful spirit known as The Rider, who she describes in depth. One of my favourite parts of this conversation was hearing how she works with the sickle as a magical tool, both symbolically and practically. We also explore Brianna’s use of animal remains within her craft — a topic she approaches with complete reverence. She works only with animals already sacrificed for food, honouring every part of their body in accordance with ancestral custom. Nothing is taken lightly. Nothing is wasted. Her approach reflects a form of witchcraft that is deeply rooted in reciprocity and respect, far removed from modern farming systems and very aligned with how our ancestors lived in relationship with the land. Another fascinating thread in this episode is how Brianna weaves her Catholic faith through her folk magic. She speaks about saints, spirits and symbols with the same natural ease that many witches speak about herbs or lunar phases. Her practice mirrors the syncretic paths of many folk practitioners throughout history — blending spiritual frameworks with land magic, lineage and personal devotion. Romany witchcraft is a deeply closed and protected practice, and I am profoundly grateful that Brianna chose to share what she could with us. Her openness, wisdom and trust make this a rare and incredibly special conversation. If you would like to explore her work further, please do check out her website and social platforms. She also has a folk magic course coming in 2026 for those who feel called to learn from her. Find Brianna here - https://www.thegreywitch.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thee_grey_witch/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreywitch_official Hallowed Harvest Witch Box - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382208970/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-witch-box Hallowed Harvest Zine - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382236667/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-grimoire NOVEMBER ON PATREON – THE WITCH & THE ANGELIC REALM After the deep descent of Samhain, November arrives like a breath of light. This month we turn our gaze upward toward the radiant realms of the Angels. Angels are not bound by religion. They are frequencies of divine intelligence — messengers of light, guardians of the heart, and allies in both healing and manifestation. Their presence reminds us that even in darkness, light is always near. Throughout November, we will be working with the Angelic Current — inviting clarity, protection and peace into our energy fields as we prepare for winter’s stillness. Expect soft golds, feathers, candlelight and celestial calm as we weave witchcraft with higher guidance. This is a month of softening, listening, and remembering that you are always held in light. Let the angels speak through your intuition, your dreams, and your everyday magic. This month includes – A deep exploration of the Angelic Realm and how witches can work with angels outside of dogma Guided meditation to meet your Guardian Angel Magick and teachings on the seven Archangels Journal prompts to discover your guiding angel Angelic healing practices for aura cleansing and energy renewal A ritual for Angelic Manifestation and opening to miracles A tarot spread for divine guidance A soft celestial-inspired printable poster for your altar or journal By the end of November, you will have – A clear understanding of angelic energies and how to work with them as a witch A strengthened connection with your Guardian Angel Practices for angelic healing, protection and peace Tools for divine manifestation and intuitive guidance A deeper sense of being supported, guided and held as winter approaches Join me for November’s journey – https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink As winter’s quiet deepens, our November circle invites us to rise into the light. This gathering centres on angelic...
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    1 h et 43 min