Hello again my witchy friends, and thanks for tuning in to today's episode of The Fat Feminist Witch! Today’s episode is a little different, because it’s actually the first episode of a new show I’ve created called The Hedonic Tone, all about the goddess Voluptas, hedonism, and magical pleasure. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rbpX2HMeV8fmy4xS7fzZt?si=wF06ttIASIyHFVCtGgHKvQ This is a show with … Continue reading Episode 108 – The Hedonic Tone
We are not always dealt the gentlest cards in life. Sometimes we’re dealt a very difficult hand. At some point all of us will be confronted by life’s inevitable tough passages: the loss of loved ones, a health crisis or illness, the endless thrum of national and global tragedies—as well as the empty nest, the … Continue reading The Cards You’re Dealt and the Weiser Tarot Journal by Theresa Reed | Book Review of Shadows
Hello again witches, seekers, and friends and thanks for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch! Today I'm joined by Gabriela Herstik - my favourite love goddess worshipping sacred slut! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cMyOnVP4qL8mY8TIismEi?si=tjG8GfpwQy-MYd1rnFjd0w We're talking about working with the goddess, sex and love magic, and magical ways to subvert the patriarchy - all as outlined in her … Continue reading Episode 107 – Goddess Energy with Gabriela Herstik
In this introduction to the Goddess across time and cultures, and Her many expressions of myth and magick, Gabriela Herstik guides us toward connecting to the Goddess in ourselves and establishing a relationship with Her that is personal, empowering, and transformative. Goddess Energy covers topics including: the history of the Goddess, Her role in modern society, and why it’s imperative … Continue reading Goddess Energy by Gabriela Herstik | Book Review of Shadows
Thank you so much everyone for joining me today on the Fat Feminist Witch Podcast. This week I have a really exciting DOUBLE FEATURE! I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview two of the stars of COVEN, a new documentary about modern witchcraft that premiered in January on the CBC! https://youtu.be/WiSbityHv5E?si=A5UgB3_NPGPcGH8- Episode 105 … Continue reading Episodes 105 & 106 – A Double Feature with Andra Zlatescu and Laura Hokstad of COVEN!
Hello my witchy friends, and thank you for tuning in to my first episode of 2024! Today I'm talking about darkness, dark goddesses, and death-centered witchcraft. I know, off to a cheery start!
Blood Sex Magic by Bri Luna is more than a book of magic, it's a book of life.
Step into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls.Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There … Continue reading Book Review of Shadows: The Fright Before Christmas by Jeff Belanger
An alluring and inspiring tarot deck guided by the heart in honor of the Divine Feminine, by the popular author of Inner Witch.Whether you are new to the tarot or a longtime enthusiast, this radiant 78-card deck and companion book are for anyone who wants to empower themselves through a deeper relationship with the Goddess of … Continue reading It’s in The Cards: Goddess of Love Tarot Deck Review
Happy Halloween my witchy friends! In this year's halloween special I'm talking about real and fictional books bound in human skin, and the origins of grimoires and other historical spell books. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UpyxPGW1yc7aRfLZWVOQV?si=zKJUFB-YSXut8hBcDESsLA Megan Rosenbloom, the author of Dark Archives, is also a death-positive activist and one of the founders of the Order of the Good … Continue reading Episode 103 – Grim Grinning Grimoires ( Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special 2023!)
Hello again my witchy friends! In this episode of The Fat Feminist Witch we are talking about whimsigothic fashion and design and how and why fashion can signal the arrival of witches in society... and how they can use it to make magic and communicate with each other. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GQ5Nx6ZSvMSmvM7sNCUx6?si=xVb7bQcAS7GSbk8j6iH7BQ If you want real vintage plus … Continue reading Episode 102 – American Whimsigothic
Hello again witches, seekers, and friends! Today's episode of The Fat Feminist Witch is brought to you by the letter B for BARBIE! I am talking about the movie, doll magic, making poppets and voodoo dolls, and what Barbie means to me as a former "Barbie Girl". Listen on Spotify! Read my recent blog post … Continue reading Episode 101 – This Barbie is a Witch!
I've come to really look forward to Pantone's Color of the Year selections. 2022's color was Very Peri, an absolutely wild and original dark periwinkle blue that I cannot get enough of. The most interesting thing about Very Peri is that it's a colour they created, that didn't really exist anywhere else before. Colour is … Continue reading Shades of Magic: Extra-Spectral Magenta
HELLO AGAIN MY WITCHY FRIENDS! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vG6yIeQE94esznSpsWpS7?si=GtAjmVyhQiWgLnhXfqOaHg It's the summer solstice and I am so pleased to celebrate that with episode 100 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, which is (hopefully) back for good! In this episode I share a difficult experience I had last month, re-introduce myself and share a bit about who I am, … Continue reading Episode 100 – Emotional Wisdom Part 2!
After 7 amazing, wonderful, magical years ranting, raving, and wand-waving as The Fat Feminist Witch, I have decided to hang up my pointed hat and shift my focus toward my health and independence. In my final episode I talk about what the show, and all of you, have meant to me over the years. I … Continue reading Episode 99 – The End
The eldest child of the beloved Addams clan is finally striking out on her own with a new show and it's...yeah, it's cool I guess. Netflix's Wednesday, directed by goth superstar Tim Burton, has some lovely visuals, great styling, and a completely half-assed storyline that make this show a one-time watch for me. I'm a … Continue reading Witch Flix: Wednesday
Color, Form and Magic hardcover book & the Prism Oracle. Photo from ChronicleBooks.com I've got a double dose of colour magic for you witches today! Nicole Pivirotto is digital designer and art director who regularly combines art and colour magic in both her professional work and personal spiritual practice, which lead her to write a … Continue reading Book and Deck Review Combo: Color, Form, and Magic & Prism Oracle by Nicole Pivirotto
The latest episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast is now available wherever you listen to your favourite shows! https://open.spotify.com/episode/25ry7ApcsiGJlyopjAY9Y9?si=nMiZWGayTzq7zLzKcYQdrA Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! This is technically my Halloween episode, but for many reasons I had to put it off … Continue reading Episode 98 – Very Fat Feminist Halloween/Anniversary Special 2022
I've got 4 new designs on my TeePublic shop today that you can get on tee shirts, hoodies, notebooks, coffee cups, stickers, and a lot more! (Like, so much. Pillows! Wall art! Laptop cases!) This batch isn't specific to the podcast and instead feature artwork with a magical theme. The tees all go up to … Continue reading New Designs on Tee Public!
It's been quite some time since I reviewed a new tarot or oracle deck and I'm both excited and nervous for this one, in truth, because I still don't know how I feel about it. There's a lot to love about this deck, mainly the artwork which is vibrant, stunning, and creative. The idea behind … Continue reading It’s In the Cards: Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck Review
One of my favourite manifestations of colour magic is in the reading and analysis of our own personal aura. The human aura is a strong electro-magnetic field, and an extension of our energies, be it strong or weak, fair or otherwise, light and bright or dull and dense. It is a band of energy that … Continue reading Shades of Magic: Aura Colours
Hello my witchy friends! I am thrilled to announce a new title to add to your shelves - THE SPELL JAR BOOK FOR BEGINNERS! Embrace the enchanting world of spell jars!Spell jars have been used as powerful spiritual tools since the days of ancient Mesopotamia—and now you can learn to harness their power. This beginner’s … Continue reading Introducing: the Spell Jar Book for Beginners!
There are some colours you see absolutely everywhere, no matter what. On any given day if you leave your house you will no doubt see green SOMEWHERE- a tree, some grass, a leaf, a recycle bin, a wine bottle. Even in the middle of the desert, the middle of the ocean, or deep in the … Continue reading Shades of Magic: Very Periwinkle Blue
Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today's episode is about the champion of love and justice - Sailor Moon! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZpIHkroeYbVoKagjInmba?si=J3qr1VM-Sdu_v1kof00jMg This episode of The Fat Feminist Witch was recorded in front of a live virtual audience! Moon Prism Power was recorded live … Continue reading Ep. 96 – Moon Prism Power!
On January 30th I recorded a live version of The Fat Feminist Witch all about Sailor Moon's effect on modern witches- ok mainly on me- and some real-life correspondences for those who want to work this story into their practice. This was a fundraiser to help me cover Alley's medical bills and I'm happy to … Continue reading Contribute to the next episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast!
A stunningly illustrated oracle deck featuring 52 of hip-hop’s most influential queens (from Lauryn Hill to Megan Thee Stallion) serving as compass points for spiritual growth and portals to guidance and meditation—from the author of God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-HopThe fifty-two artists included—from MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, and Lil’ … Continue reading Hip Hop Queens Oracle Deck Review – 🃏🃏🃏🃏/5!
Join me on Sunday January 30th for a live episode of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! In this fun and nostalgic episode I’ll be talking about a character and story that had a big impact on my belief in and pursuit of magic— Sailor Moon! Get my SAILOR MOON WAS A WITCH! design from TeePublic! … Continue reading The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast LIVE – Moon Prism Power! 🌙
Mercury's first retrograde period of 2022 is upon us! From January 14th to February the 3rd Mercury, the planet of communication and technology, will be moving in reverse-- astrologically speaking. None of the planets actually suddenly go backwards in their orbit around the sun, but from our position on earth it can appear that way … Continue reading Planets Retrograde in January 2022 – #MercuryRetrograde
It's the beginning of a brand new year and time for me to think about the kinds of things I want to learn and experience this year, the things I want to leave in 2021, and where I'm going to go looking for magic. In a bizarre bit of irony, over the last 2 years … Continue reading 6 Witch Reads for 2022!
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Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast for my annual Very Fat Feminist Halloween Special! https://open.spotify.com/episode/29B0P3WezS3JAR9yH1VtoG?si=MZu7KjqjQeantCNrkacohg Every year at Halloween we examine some of the stories, tropes, and stereotypes that have contributed to the image of the Halloween Witch, the ways we celebrate … Continue reading Episode 94 – ZOMBI – A Very fat feminist halloween Special!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rlLS5CJdccE21t2MD9xTN?si=DwZrNeHIQ8ioKKscetSBYQ Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today's episode is the first HALLOWEEN episode of 2021! Today I'm talking about Halloween, and trick or treating in particular, as a truly North American folk holiday! Of course it wouldn't be Halloween without a … Continue reading Episode 93 B-SIDE – Trick or Treat!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kCeNQlZoX6bN0gWFfw4Sy?si=yHrKiM3GT-ypb1PHT4inUQ Hello again witches, seekers, and friends - and thank you for tuning in to The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast! Today's episode is the first HALLOWEEN episode of 2021! Today I'm talking about Halloween, and trick or treating in particular, as a truly North American folk holiday! Of course it wouldn't be Halloween without a … Continue reading Episode 93 – Trick or Treat!
Paige Vanderbeck, The Fat Feminist Witch 