Suburban Witch Lady Podcast

Food is more than fuel, it’s magic. In this episode, Kanani Soleil sits down with kitchen witch Dawn Aurora Hunt to explore the art of cooking with intention. From mindful handwashing to seasonal ingredients and the power of gratitude, they dive into how everyday meals can become deeply spiritual practices. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a self-proclaimed microwave monarch, this conversation breaks down how intention, awareness, and a shift in mindset can transform the way you nourish your body and spirit. Get ready to reconnect with your food, your energy, and the magic already simmering in your kitchen. ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home. BIO Dawn Aurora Hunt, owner and CEO of Cucina Aurora Kitchen Witchery, has been teaching and writing on the topics of Kitchen Witchery and Spiritual Nutrition since 2010, when she started her own company making gourmet foods with a dash of magic and a heaping helping of positive vibes as the main ingredients. With simple ingredients and the power of intention, she teaches people how to cook simple meals in a mindful way to help achieve spiritual goals. Incorporating magic and energy work into food, she has grown her brand to reach people from all faiths and spiritual backgrounds. The author of A Kitchen Witch’s Guide to Recipes for Romance, Kitchen Witchcraft for Beginners, and A Kitchen Witch’s Culinary Oracle Deck, Dawn speaks at events, appears regularly on local TV, and teaches people that good, healthy, and even gluten-free food can be easy to make and wonderful to eat. When she’s not working, writing or cooking she can be found snuggling her two black cats and watching Star Wars with her Husband in their cozy home in Southern New Hampshire.

In this episode, Kanani Soleil is joined by author and folklorist Morgan Daimler to explore the history and modern magic of Beltane, one of the great Irish fire festivals. They dive into the origins of the holiday, the ongoing debate around its timing, and how ancient agricultural traditions have evolved into today’s celebrations. From bonfires and blessings to maypoles and modern adaptations, this conversation separates folklore from fact while honoring both. The episode also touches on the presence of the fair folk during Beltane and the importance of respecting the unseen world, blending scholarship with lived magical practice. Whether you celebrate traditionally or in your own way, this episode is a reminder to reconnect with nature, embrace the season, and maybe keep your luck close. ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home. BIO Morgan Daimler is a prolific author, poet, and educator specializing in Irish folklore, fairy lore, and modern pagan practices. With over 50 published books to her name, she is widely regarded as one of the leading voices on the subject of the Good Folk and their place in both historical tradition and contemporary spirituality. A practicing witch and priestess with a focus on Irish polytheism, Morgan’s work bridges academic research and lived experience, making complex folklore accessible without losing its depth or nuance. She teaches widely on esoteric subjects, is a priestess of the Daoine Maithe and a featured instructor with the Irish Pagan School, where she focuses on preserving and sharing authentic Irish traditions. Through her writing, teaching, and online presence, Morgan continues to inspire practitioners to engage thoughtfully with folklore, respect its cultural roots, and find meaningful ways to incorporate it into modern practice.

What does it really mean to be a witch of your environment? In this episode, Kanani Soleil sits down with author, farmer, and Southern Fried Witch host Seba O’Kiley for a deeply grounded conversation on land-based magic beyond the fantasy of the “witch in the woods.” Together, they unpack what it means to practice where you are, whether that’s an apartment, suburb, or sprawling acreage. From researching the history beneath your feet to honoring land spirits, native ecosystems, and unseen ancestors, Seba shares powerful insights on becoming a “geographical witch” and building a reciprocal relationship with the land. The conversation dives into stewardship over ownership, ethical offerings, rewilding, and the magic of everyday spaces that many overlook. This episode is a reminder that magic isn’t somewhere else waiting for you. It’s already here. You just have to learn how to listen. ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home. BIO Seba O’Kiley is a Southern folk witch, professor of literature, coven teacher, organic farmer, and host of the Southern Fried Witch podcast, where she shares reflections on the lived experience of a deeply rooted, land-based magical practice. Blending scholarship with hands-in-the-dirt wisdom, her work centers on ecology, ancestry, and forging meaningful relationships with the land. She is the author of Farmcraft: An Ecology of Witchfolk, a forthcoming book that offers an honest and intimate exploration of her journey in cultivating a sacred covenant with the land and the spirits that inhabit it. Through her teaching, writing, and practice, Seba encourages witches to step into their role as stewards, not owners, and to find magic exactly where they stand.

In this episode, Kanani sits down with artist, author, and traditional witch Laura Tempest Zakroff to explore the magic of sigil witchery. Together they break down what sigils are, how intention and symbolism shape their power, and why anyone can create meaningful magical marks, regardless of artistic skill. Laura shares how her background in art naturally evolved into a magical practice, offers practical advice for crafting your own sigils, and explains the difference between personal sigils and the shared community sigils she creates for collective causes. From magical creativity to the importance of discernment in a social media driven world, this conversation is a thoughtful look at how simple symbols can carry powerful intention. ___________________________________________ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. ___________________________________________ SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at Cucina Aurora Website! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home. BIO Laura Tempest Zakroff (she/they) is a professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch based in New England. Laura is the author of several bestselling Llewellyn books including Weave the Liminal, Sigil Witchery, Visual Alchemy, and Anatomy of a Witch, as well as the artist and author of the Sigil Witchery Oracle, Anatomy of a Witch Oracle, The Liminal Spirits Oracle. Laura edited The New Aradia: A Witch’s Handbook to Magical Resistance, The Gorgon's Guide to Magical Resistance, and Serpents of Circe: A Manual to Magical Resilience from Revelore Press. Laura is the creative force behind several community events and teaches workshops online and worldwide.

Every March, the world turns green. Shamrocks, parades, and bold claims about a saint who “drove the snakes out of Ireland.” But what’s the real story behind Saint Patrick — and why does it matter to modern witches? In this episode, Kanani Soleil sits down with Irish author and educator Lora O’Brien to separate history from propaganda. Was Patrick truly responsible for converting Ireland? Did he banish snakes? Or was his legend shaped by centuries of church politics and nationalist mythmaking? Together, they unpack the historical sources, the role of colonization, the truth about druids, and how modern pagans can approach St. Patrick’s Day with awareness instead of reaction. This isn’t about canceling a holiday. It’s about context, culture, and who gets to control the story. Be thoughtful. Be aware. And maybe crack a history book before sharing that meme. 🍀 You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at cucinaaurora.com! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home. BIO Rev. Lora O’Brien, MA, is a native Irish Draoi (pron. Dree), author, and educator who has been walking a Pagan path for over thirty years. She serves as a priest of the Mórrígan, weaving lived spiritual practice with solid historical research. As former manager of the sacred landscape of Cruachán/Rathcroghan in County Roscommon, Lora brings a rare, land rooted insight into Ireland’s pre-Christian past and its ongoing presence. Now based in County Waterford, she co-founded the Irish Pagan School, the Ogham Academy, and the Morrigan Academy, creating accessible learning across all her platforms for more than 75,000 students around the world. With a Masters in Irish Regional History, and 8 published books on Irish witchcraft, folklore, and spirituality, Lora specialises in stripping away nationalist myth and Christian propaganda to get at what the sources actually say. A Word From Lora: “If you enjoyed this conversation and you are feeling the pull of Ireland’s magic beyond the tourist shamrocks and saint stories, be sure to follow us anywhere at The Irish Pagan School - and here are two simple ways to go deeper with me personally. First, grab my free PDF guide, Daily Spiritual Practices in Irish Paganism for Busy Lives, at https://irishpagan.school/practice. It gives you clear, no nonsense ways to build an Irish rooted spiritual practice at home, even if you are exhausted, neurospicy, or just trying to keep life together. Second, if you would like regular, practical magic in your inbox, you can sign up for my Simple Irish Spells newsletter at https://irishpagan.school/spells (there's a paid subscription and a free version). You will get straightforward, culturally grounded Irish witchcraft practices, short lessons, and spell ideas that respect the land, the people, and the tradition, without any new age fakelore.”

This week, Kanani Soleil sits down with J. Allen Cross, psychic medium and author of The Witch’s Guide to the Paranormal, to talk about what really happens in haunted homes. J. Allen shares how his abilities emerged in childhood, what it’s like growing up “turned on” psychically, and how he found purpose working with paranormal investigation teams across the Pacific Northwest. Together, Kanani and J. Allen dive into ethics in psychic work, why surprise readings are a terrible idea, and how compassion should always lead communication with the dead. They also break down the four types of hauntings, how to tell if the spirit in your house is harmful or harmless, and why setting boundaries with spirits is just as important as setting them with the living. From dream communication to poltergeist energy and trauma manifestations, this conversation explores the intersection of magic, mediumship, and emotional responsibility. If you’ve ever wondered whether your home is haunted, or how to handle it safely and ethically, this episode is your field guide. You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com You can pre-order my book:"Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac: Practicing Magic in Suburbia" direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in October this year. SPONSORS Make magic delicious with olive oils, coffees, risoottos and more at cucinaaurora.com! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. Witchsey.com is a curated marketplace filled with independent magical makers and practitioners. We’re talking ritual tools, crystals, tarot decks, spell kits, sacred art, and offerings created by real witches who care deeply about what they’re crafting.Support witches. Support small makers. Support magic that feels like home. BIO J. Allen Cross is an American folk magician, author, and educator best known for his practical, accessible approach to traditional witchcraft and Appalachian conjure. Blending folklore, spirit work, and hands on craft, Cross focuses on demystifying magic while honoring its cultural roots. His work often emphasizes hearth magic, protection, ancestor reverence, and the power of everyday ritual. He is the author of The Witch’s Guide to the Paranormal and American Brujeria, books that explore folk magic traditions through a modern lens while maintaining respect for lineage and lived experience. Through writing, workshops, and digital content, Cross has built a reputation for grounded spirituality that balances skepticism with belief. He encourages practitioners to engage critically with sources, question sensationalism, and cultivate relationships with land and spirit through direct experience. Cross’s practice is rooted in American folk traditions, particularly those influenced by Appalachian and Southern conjure. His teachings frequently highlight the importance of regional magic, oral history, and the preservation of working class spiritual customs. Rather than framing witchcraft as aesthetic or performative, he centers it as a living, breathing tradition shaped by community, necessity, and resilience. In addition to his published works, Cross is widely recognized for his educational presence online, where he discusses folklore, hauntings, spirit work, and magical ethics with a calm, research informed tone. His approach bridges the gap between paranormal curiosity and serious magical practice, making traditional craft approachable for modern seekers while maintaining deep respect for its historical foundations. Order The Witch’s Guide to the Paranormal here

In this episode, Kanani Soleil sits down with author, astrologer, and glamour magic expert Michael Herkes, aka The Glam Witch, for a grounded and refreshing conversation about love magic, manifestation, and why spells fall apart when we try to skip the real work. Together, they unpack the myths around love spells, Valentine’s Day pressure, and the belief that magic should replace effort or healing. Michael shares personal stories, love spells gone wrong, and his Manifestation Reality Check, covering energetic budgets, the Netflix trap, and why magic works through alignment and action, not shortcuts. This episode reframes love magic as self love, discernment, and becoming the person your magic is trying to call in. If manifestation culture has ever left you frustrated or disappointed, this episode offers clarity, honesty, and a much needed dose of magical realism. ✨ You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com Pre-order my book, Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac here! SPONSORS - Yummy and cozy comfort foods, olive oils and coffees are waiting for you. Make magic delicious at cucinaaurora.com! Suburban Witch Lady listeners save 10% off products (excluding subscriptions) with coupon code WITCHLADY. BIO: Michael Herkes, known as The Glam Witch®, is a celebrated author, astrologer, intuitive stylist, and modern witch based in Chicago. With over 20 years of experience in witchcraft and spirituality, he redefines glamour magic as a transformative force for self-discovery and empowerment. Michael expertly blends beauty, fashion, and mystical arts to inspire others to harness their inner power. As an authority on glamour magic, he offers magical makeovers using astrology, tarot, and intuitive styling for personalized transformations. His background in fashion and beauty, including work with Glamour Shots and designer Jennafer Grace, positions style as a tool of magic. Michael's books, such as The GLAM Witch, Glamcraft, and Glamstrology, integrate modern witchcraft with beauty and glamour. Featured in Bustle and People.com, he speaks at events like New York Comic Con. Through workshops and sessions, Michael elevates the power of love and glamour, embodying divine feminine energy.

This week on Suburban Witch Lady, Kanani is joined by longtime friend, fellow witch, and acclaimed author Courtney Weber for a deeply personal and surprisingly funny conversation about Brigid, devotion, and the complicated beauty of hearth and home. From prophetic dreams and broken promises to priestess initiations, unexpected pregnancies, and the reality of mother goddesses who protect as fiercely as they nurture, this episode explores Brigid not as a soft symbol but as a living, demanding presence. Courtney shares the winding path that led her to write her first book, how Brigid reshaped her life when she resisted the call, and why mystery matters more than certainty in Celtic spirituality. Together, they unpack Imbolc as a season of hope, milk, fire, and rebirth, offering practical ways to honor Brigid at home through ritual, hospitality, and intention. You can order Courtney Weber’s book: Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess online and at many local bookstores! You can join my Patreon for additional photos, video clips, full episode recordings and more! You can also find me on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and my website: suburbanwitchlady.com Pre-order my book, Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac here! Bio: Courtney Weber is a Witch, award-winning author, Tarot adviser, and influencer. She is the author of Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess; Tarot for One: The Art of Reading for Yourself; The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might; Hekate: Goddess of Witches and Sacred Tears: A Witch’s Guide To Grief. Courtney has been featured in Maxim, Huffington Post, Vice, and the Thom Hartmann Show. IG and TikTok: @courtneyaweber. Visit her online at www.courtneyaweber.com.

Kanani and Jessica explore the themes of New Year's resolutions, the intersection of witchcraft and pop culture, and the portrayal of witches in media. They discuss how these narratives reflect societal views on women and power, the historical context of witchcraft persecution, and the significance of collective belief in shaping modern witchcraft practices. The dialogue emphasizes the fluidity of witchcraft as both a practice and a form of spirituality, encouraging a deeper understanding of its representation in contemporary culture. Jessica Mason lives near Portland, Oregon with her wife, daughter, and corgi. She has studied opera, practiced law, and has worked as a fandom journalist and podcaster, among many varied careers. But first and foremost she has always been a storyteller. When she manages to stop writing, she enjoys gardening, travel, music, and witchcraft. She is passionate about stories of all kind and loves to discuss and create them. Find her on social media: @ByJessicaMason Pre-order my book, Witchcraft in the Cul-de-Sac, here!