The Witchy Shift

We’re back today with Season 2, Episode 3 of The Witchy Shift! In this episode, Heatherleigh and Madeleine welcome guest JaiJay back for an in-depth conversation about our favorite magickal plants and how we like to utilize them in our spiritual practice. In this episode we discuss the reason carnations are traditionally worn on a first date, a love spell using an apple, the pote

The Witchy Shift returns for Season 2, Episode 2! In this episode, Heatherleigh and Madeleine welcome guest JaiJay for an in-depth conversation about working with the moon and/or the sun in a spiritual practice.This topic idea was conceived during a conversation between JaiJay and Madeleine, during which Madeleine shared feeling spiritually connected to the moon, where JaiJay expre

The Witchy Shift returns for its second season!Hosted by Heatherleigh who you'll recognize from Season 1, plus first-time podcast guest Madeleine. We unpack the difficulty of finding a witchy community, especially when we would sometimes rather stay home in our pajamas! We discuss some tips and tricks to help you overcome fears about heading into the world, the power and beauty of

This episode is our season 1 closer! We are very happy with these 12 episodes and can't wait to bring you more later this year. BUT, we have this last episode to round it out, reflect on the first season, answer some listener emails/questions, and get excited for the future. In this episode we hear from listeners Rizzo and Sam and how The Witchy Shift and Boston Tea Room (our homeb

Branching off of and continuing from our conversation in "The Emperor Wears Fishnets", we sit down to discuss our associations with the feminine divine, gender equity, and even the ways in which we need to grow as individuals in order to help structural and cultural changes along. We discuss ways to step away from patriarchal interpretations of spirituality and in particular Goddes

DeAnnah was able to sit down with two more Boston Tea Room staff members to pick their brains regarding their journey and personal Witchy Shift. John knew he has been surrounded by the metaphysical in some capacity for his entire life. Daniel is coming into his own as magical being and practitioner. They were interviewed separately and yet a very distinct theme became apparent in t

Originally, this episode was slated to be titled "Queering the Tarot" but it evolved- as beautiful conversations do- to include all things metaphysical from queer perspectives. DeAnnah is joined by Orlando and Chet to talk about queerness, the tarot, magick, messiness and safe spaces, and much more. And hey, you don't have to be queer to benefit from this conversation. Accessibilit

In the second half of this installment, we hear from co-hosts DeAnnah and Heatherleigh about their most impactful travels yet. Some were planned, down to the very last detail, while others were complete and total surprises. Traversing the globe can absolutely be part of a spiritual quest, but so a shorter jaunt to a nearby destination. Perhaps the answer to "what is a pilgrimage?"

In this installment, we hear from Vanessa, V., and Jai Jay about traveling while magical, mystical, and spiritual. Being called hither and yon, and sometimes just a short walk from where you are- there are places in the world that can strike a deep spiritual cord. What makes a pilgrimage, a pilgrimage? What's the difference between that and a retreat or a vacation? Is it the intent

When production scheduling goes a little awry and you have to come up with an episode on the fly, look to your surroundings! Luckily we had a Mikey on hand. Mikey is Heatherleigh's dog, emotional support/security pup at Boston Tea Room, and she inspired this episode on Familiars. What is a witch's familiar? Great question. It's a question that may have answers as varied and unique