Basic Witches

“#BasicallyBlessed” with The Basic Witches

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

It’s the final episode of Basic Witches! This episode is full of lots of tears, nostalgic laughs, and poignant reflections on where the Basic Witches have come from and where they’re going. They swap stories from their favorite episodes, reminisce on how much they’ve changed as human beings, and share a little sneak peek of what the next iteration of Basic Witches will look like.

Today on Basic Witches:

The final Basic Witches Podcast episode!
Reminiscing on Basic Witches history and how far they’ve come
Death, life, and rebirth within creative projects
All the lessons we’ve learned together
What’s to come in the future…

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“Tough Love” with Stasia Patwell

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

If you’re looking to get motivated, this week’s episode is for you! The Basic Witches are joined by the funny and dynamic Stasia Patwell. Mixing fitness with comedy, Stasia is like the human version of an energy drink, speaking her mind no matter what people think. She her story of being depressive and suicidal, to finding her way in life. The ladies chat about how we need to struggle in order to help others, how fitness brings so much more value to your life than just looking good, and why we need to stop complaining and manifest the things we want in life!

Today on Basic Witches:

How Stasia is filling the space where comedy and fitness intersect
Society is falling into the Matrix willingly
Why fitness is so much more than just vanity
Being triggered is sometimes a necessary evil
The lost art of physical and mental fortitude and using your hardships for good

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Website: stasiapatwell.com
Instagram: @stasiapatwell

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“Legally Witchy” with Melinda Lim (The Legal Witch)

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Channel your inner Elle Woods for this week’s episode, because today Rachel and Leah are joined by lawyer AND witch, Melinda Lim! Melinda shares what being “The Legal Witch” means to her, and how she’s embraced integrating her professional legal work with her witchy work. She gives her thoughts on the importance of trademarks and copyright and how they can help you take your power back, why we need to decolonize tarot, and how Legally Blonde helped her get through law school.

Today on Basic Witches:

Why Melinda sees trademarks as sigils
How Melinda brings witchiness into her law practice
Dealing with revenge porn legally
Why social media creates a culture of copycat content
Decolonizing tarot and other traditional practices

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Instagram: @the.melinda.lim

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“Hacking Your Source Code” with Pro-Witch Teddy Longordo

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Ever feel like you’re just floating down the river of culture, with no say and no power about where you’ll end up? Well today on the show, Teddy Longordo, AKA Witchastica, is back to share her wisdom and guidance on how to take back your power amidst a culture of deep social programming. This episode is a big ol’ cauldron, mixing science and witchiness as the ladies unpack the Fibonacci Sequence and how it plays into our everyday lives. And be sure to stay tuned til the end when they flip the script and Teddy gives a reading to the Basic Witches and the collective.

Today on Basic Witches:

Learn why energy is actually a neutral force
The meaning of dragons and snakes and how Teddy is utilizing them
A deep dive into the Fibonacci Sequence and its significance
Why we need those “bad” feelings to remain in equilibrium
How to break out of the programming of the cultural narrative

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Instagram: @witchtastica
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“To Share or Not to Share” with Joslyn Davis

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, the ladies are joined by the fun and vivacious Joslyn Davis! Host, online creator, and former Amazing Race contestant, Joslyn has plenty of crazy stories to tell. The three touch on what it’s like being a public figure, and how they navigate balancing personal privacy with giving their audiences their true, authentic selves. Plus, stay tuned to hear about Joslyn’s possible encounter with an angel, and how her religious upbringing has evolved into the faith she still holds onto today.

Today on Basic Witches:

House flipping antics and blind date adventures
How to balance being authentic with protecting your privacy
Joslyn’s experiences on The Amazing Race
Taking play and pleasure seriously
Joslyn’s run-in with an angel

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Instagram: @joslyndavis
Youtube: Joslyn Davis
Website: joslyndavis.com
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"Confidence and Abundance" with Drew Dorsey

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, the ladies are joined by the vibrant, confident, and hilarious Drew Dorsey! In this fast-paced, fun conversation, the three chat about manifestation, abundance, and what confidence really means (plus how to achieve it for yourself). Plus, the ladies talk about how being Black growing up in a very white, religious community has molded who Drew is today.

Today on Basic Witches:

Why Drew doesn’t like using the term “influencer”
Being a creative and the mental toll it takes
Why Leah, Rachel, and Drew are passionate about being activists for their communities
How to cultivate confidence and abundance in your life

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Instagram: @drew__dorsey
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“Re-Release Follow Your Intuwitchin’” with Mike Glazer

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, we’re turning back the clock and throwing it back to the very first episode of Basic Witches! Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, or are just jumping on board, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen to hear how the ladies have changed, grown, and evolved into the Basic Witches they are today! Revisit as Rachel and Leah chat with Mike about pussy power, therapy, and their own experiences with manifestation. Plus, listen until the end to hear Mike’s magical card pull that answers the very question he’d been wondering.

Today on Basic Witches:

Revisiting the past and seeing how Rachel and Leah have grown and changed
The moment “Intuwitchin’” came to be
How therapy has radically changed their lives
Personal experiences with manifestation
A magical card pull with Mike

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Instagram: @glazerboohoohoo
Twitter: @glazerboohoohoo

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“The Gateway Drag” with Roz Drezfalez

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, the Basic Witches are joined by comedian and ghost story hunter, Roz Drezfalez! Roz shares their stories of starting a podcast about spooky encounters, and what first drew them to ghostly happenings in the first place. The ladies chat about why uncertainty is actually a good thing and often undervalued, how our truth is always changing, and discuss the paranormal movies that shaped them (including Roz’s home movie version of Carrie they made when they were a kid!) Plus, listen to Roz’s story of how they changed from using drag as a tool to hide into a tool for empowerment.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Roz stumbled into ghost stories
Leah’s recent ghostly synchronicity
Experiences of deja vu and spiritual connections
How to distinguish between listening to instincts and being judgemental
Roz’s journey with sobriety and drag

Follow Roz:

Instagram: @rozhernandez
Podcast: Ghosted! by Roz Drezfalez

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“F*ck Yes, And…” with Judi Holler

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, the Basic Witches are joined by high vibe author and keynote speaker, Judi Holler. She shares why she believes improv is more than a mindset, but a lifestyle, and how harnessing the essence of “Yes, And” has set her up for success in her career and life. The ladies bond over their love for improv and comedy, and Judi shares her pro tips for finding motivation that’ll make an actual change in your life, and why she doesn’t believe people pleasing is actually all that bad. Plus, if you’ve never heard of a failure party, you’ll have to listen to find out what they are!

Today on Basic Witches:

How improv has saved Judi’s life
Navigating boundaries on the internet
Why we’re afraid of success
How you can use your goals as boundaries
Overcoming imposter syndrome
How to “Yes, And” your life

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Follow Judi:

Instagram: @judiholler
Website: judiholler.com
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“Flip the Script” with Blake McIver

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, the ladies are joined by Blake McIver! Known for his roles in Full House and The Little Rascals, Blake has a ton of experience growing up in the whirlwind of a world that is Hollywood. So today, he shares stories about what it was like being a child actor, and how he’s made the transition into a career as an adult. Plus, they chat about the Aquarius full moon, and how to check our egos and the stories we tell ourselves.

Today on Basic Witches:

What it was like for Blake being a child actor
How the Aquarius full moon has been treating them
How to transition from acting as a kid to adult
Why growing up in a purity culture hurts everyone
The quiet power of subconscious manifesting

Follow Blake:

Instagram: @blakemciver
Twitter: @BlakeMcIver
Facebook: blakemciverofficial

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“The Maiden, The Mother, and Matilda” with Mara & Anna Wilson

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, the ladies are joined by everybody’s favorite childhood witch! Mara Wilson, star of Matilda, and her sister Anna Wilson, witch extraordinaire, join the ladies on this episode to chat about all things witchiness and wonder! The ladies chat about some fun facts you’ve probably never heard about the filming of Matilda, the untold dramas of Facebook foraging groups, and what the sisters’ enneagram types are. Plus, they share which Matilda characters they feel most connected to, and discuss what happens when we lose our childhood wonder and why.

Today on Basic Witches:

Mara’s experiences and memories filming Matilda
Rachel’s synchronistic childhood connections to Matilda
The ways in which the Wilsons sisters are witchy
Foraging, goddess temples, and female archetypes
What Mara and Anna’s enneagram types are

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Follow Mara and Anna:

Mara’s Instagram: @marawilson
Mara’s Twitter: @MaraWilson
Anna’s comic: ongnightcomic.tumblr.com

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"Don't be Estranja to Laganja" with Laganja Estranja

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show the artist, choreographer, and drag queen, Laganja Estranja, joins the Basic Witches! She shares her story from growing up as a performer, to making it on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and what her artistic career has been like since. The ladies chat about Britney Spears, manifesting wealth, and what it’s like being a creative in a society that doesn’t value art. Plus, learn all about Laganja’s life-changing connection with cannabis, and how that blossomed into activism.

Today on Basic Witches:

What magic means to Laganja
Why the ladies believe Britney Spears is a witch
Being blunt about money and why you shouldn’t be afraid of wealth
Why our culture doesn’t value art
The death and rebirth cycle of being a creative

Follow Laganja:

Instagram: @laganjaestranja
Website: laganjaestranja.com
Check out Laganja’s newest music video Hypeman
Watch Up In Smoke
Patreon: laganjaestranja
TikTok: @theonlylaganjaestranja

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“Get a Psychic Outta This” with Nicole J. Georges

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What would you do if a fun trip to a palm reader turned into a life shattering event? Well today on the show, you’ll learn about just that. Graphic novelist and podcaster Nicole J. Georges shares her crazy experience when a psychic told her that her dad wasn’t actually dead...and turned out to be right. In a story that’s stranger than fiction, Nicole shares the tale and how it turned into both a graphic novel and podcast, and how it’s changed her life since. Plus, the ladies talk all about the validity of psychics, how they interact with animals as spiritual creatures, and where they think the future of art is headed in an increasingly digital world.

Today on Basic Witches:

How a palm reading session turned Nicole’s world upside down
The ladies’ good (and bad) experiences with psychics
Connecting with animals on a spiritual level
What it’s like navigating creating and dating in a digital space
The future of art and digital content and where it’s headed

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Follow Nicole:

Instagram: @nicolejgeorges
Website: nicolejgeorges.com
Listen to Relative Fiction!

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“Mister Mischief” with Sam Reich

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever watched sketch comedy on the internet, you’ve likely seen the work of Sam Reich. CEO of CollegeHumor, and Rachel’s former boss, Sam joins the show to share his experiences pursuing a life of show business, and more! Listen to the three chat about mental health as a creative, seeking spirituality, and what it really means to be alive. Plus, listen till the end to hear Sam’s best advice for all the creatives out there who are following their passion.

Today on Basic Witches:

Why show business involves so much luck
How College Humor became the blueprint for online comedy
Sam’s experience with depression as a creative
Where he aligns spiritually
Why our society is so uncomfortable with death

Follow Sam:

Instagram: @samreich
TikTok: @sam_reich
Twitter: @samreich
Website: samreich.com

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“Let Go and Let Good” with The Basic Witches

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It’s a Basic Witches sleepover! Today on the show, it’s just the ladies, and they have fun catching up and pulling cards for each other and the collective. Hear them chat about what their current mantras are and how it’s serving them energetically, how their enneagram types affect how they show up in the world, and all the wild changes that have been happening under the New Moon!

Today on Basic Witches:

Catching up with the Basic Witches
Rachel’s latest mantras and how they’re impacting her
The synchronicities the ladies have been experiencing lately
Dealing with d*cks
How the New Moon has been affecting them
Leah’s embracing of abundance

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“Cumming Full Circle” with Wyoh Lee

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pro wiggler, circle lover, and witchy artist Wyoh Lee joins the show today! Listen to this trio of witches chat about being a creative, sex magic, and wiggles! Wyoh shares all about her practice of wiggling, what it’s done for her self worth, and why she’s been wiggling for 789 days and counting. Plus, listen to hear about some recent sexual encounters, what it’s like being the black sheep of your family, and the recent Basic Witches photoshoot the three collabed on.

Today on Basic Witches:

What Wyoh’s “wiggles” are and how they’ve become a form of self care
Embracing being the black sheep of the family
Rachel’s recent synchronistic BDSM experiences
How to claim the power of your sexuality
The magical charm of this trio’s friendship

Follow Wyoh:

Instagram @wyohlee
Check out Sex Stories Podcast!
Wyoh’s website

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“This is Why We Art” with Case Watson

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on Basic Witches, singer songwriter Case Watson joins the fun and brings her beautiful voice. She shares about her conservative upbringing and how it affects her and her music, and how she uses songwriting as an outlet for past trauma. Plus, listen to a snippet of an unreleased song that Case sings live just for the coven!

Today on Basic Witches:

How Case’s childhood impacts her songwriting
Taking back your power by turning trauma into art
How Case is manifesting her witchiness with her music
Why forgiveness is not a prerequisite for empathy
Get a sneak peek of Case’s unreleased song!

This show is supported by:

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Follow Case:

Instagram: @thecasewatson
Website: Case Watson
Check out Case's music!
Check out our old episode with Wind Song

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“Hades is Zaddy” with Pro-Witch Angelica S. Cresci

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode goes out to all the Hades! Today on Basic Witches, Angelica S. Cresci joins the ladies to chat all about the god of the dead. She’s here to share all of her knowledge about Hades and why she considers herself a high priestess of the king of the underworld himself. Learn all about how growing up near Salem sparked her fascination with the underworld and more about Greek mythology, including the different levels of the underworld. Give it to us straight-es, Hades!

Today on Basic Witches:

Greek history of Hades and the underworld
How growing up near Salem started Angelica’s interest in spirituality
How to connect with Hades in a safe way
Learn about the different levels of the underworld
Balancing masculine and feminine energies

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Instagram: @angelicascresci
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“Glow with the Flow” with the Cycle Magic Sisters

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today on the show, the Cycle Magic Sisters (Rachel & Angie) hop on to share their wisdom and research about the infradian rhythm, AKA, your hormone cycle! They chat all about hormonal birth control, what their experiences were like getting off the pill, and how it’s empowered them. Plus, listen to learn all about the intricacies of your cycle, how to take back your power of your period, and what the Cycle Magic Sisters believe are the biggest lies you’ve been told about your body.

Today on Basic Witches:

The unique power of each part of your hormonal cycle
Deconstructing common myths about periods
Using the moon to track your rhythm
The science behind birth control and what it does to the body
How to take back your power by taking back your period

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"Yes We Cannabis" with Tommy Chong

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today Tommy Chong, half of the famous comedy duo Cheech & Chong and cannabis rights activist, joins the Basic Witches to talk all about the high life! He shares his many stories, from childhood hardships, to the origins of creating an iconic comedy duo, to befriending the “Wolf of Wall Street” while being incarcerated for his marijuana business.

Today on Basic Witches:

All about Tommy’s history with Cheech and Chong
Navigating bittersweet endings and new beginnings
The dark history of cannabis criminalization
How Tommy has been an activist for marijuana legalization
The lessons his childhood hardships taught him

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“You Grow, Girl!” with Katie Barbaro

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

TW: eating disorders.

If you’re looking for permission to let go and GROW, this episode is for you! Today, Katie Barbaro joins the Basic Witches to discuss her new book, The Fed Up Book, and how finding healing from her eating disorder inspired her to write it. Listen to the ladies talk about the negative effects of diet culture, what it means to live out a life of radical self-compassion, and how to use all the change in your life as a force for good and self-empowerment.

Today on Basic Witches:

How diet culture has affected us all
Leah and Rachel’s personal experiences with disordered eating
What it means to embrace radical self-compassion
What led Katie to writing her book
Using breakups as a force for growth and change

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“The (Rosey) Blair Witch” with Rosey Blair

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Rosey Blair joins the Basic Witches today to chat about diversity in comedy, plus-size representation, and her ups and downs of being an online creator! Listen to the story of her viral tweet that led to a personal run-in with online cancel culture, and how it allowed her to grow and learn. Plus, listen about how she’s seen the power of manifestation firsthand, and why she considers herself a sort of digital witch!

Today on Basic Witches:

Using comedy as a shame destroyer
The lack of diversity in the comedy world
Rosey’s experience with online cancel culture
How to learn and grow from your mistakes with class
The importance of fat representation in media

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“What the Fungi?!?” with Danielle Stevenson

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Holy shiitake, today’s episode is one you won’t wanna skip! Mushroom expert Danielle Stevenson is currently getting her graduates in Environmental Toxicology, and today she shares her knowledge and research about all things fungi! Learn about how mushrooms communicate via the World Wood Web, how they’re being used to treat PTSD, anxiety and even oil spills, and why mushrooms caused so much trouble during the construction of the U.S railroad system that they ended up being banned! She shares how she pairs her witchiness with her love for fungi, and be sure to listen to the end where Danielle makes a case for mushrooms being queer Scorpios!

Today on Basic Witches:

Danielle’s journey of discovering her love for fungi
The complex ways fungi intercommunicates
The magical, multifaceted many uses of mushrooms
How mushrooms are inspiring modern innovation
How Danielle interweaves her love for fungi with her witchiness

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“Turn On Your Witchy Wifi” with Pro-Witch Daniela Arango

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today, Pro-Witch Daniela Arango joins the Basic Witches to share with them (and you!) the wisdom and experiences she’s gained from being a channeller. Learn what your “spiritual wifi” is, and how you can utilize it, how to tap into your higher self, and why the twelfth dimension may just be made entirely up of cats?? Also, stay til the end where Daniela channels a special message specifically for the collective!

Today on Basic Witches:

What is your “spiritual wifi” is and how to tap into it
A dive into alternate dimensions
How our bodies use control and fear as protective instincts
The intersection of your future self and your higher self
A special message for the collective

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“Tough Love & Light” with the Hoodrat Hippie (Pro-Witch Syrena Pendley)

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

TW: sexual assault.

Today’s episode the Basic Witches are joined by Pro-Witch Syrena Pendley (AKA the Hoodrat Hippie) to tell her story of alcoholism, addiction, and finding the light through spirituality and sobriety. She’s here to show why magic isn’t just for white people, chat about her love for the moon, and explain how she’s using kung-fu to empower women.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Syrena’s addiction led her to spirituality
The power of shadow work
How she’s using sex magic to manifest in her life
Using the moon phases to guide and check yourself
Why we need to redirect the conversation around assault
How Syrena is empowering women through self-defense

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“At Least Be Nice” with Kate Willett

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Comedian, actress, and witchy friend of the show, Kate Willet, joins the Basic Witches today to chat about sexuality, comedy, and being in the weird in-between space of quarantine limbo. Listen to her crazy Burning Man story, and hear what she experienced that caused her to believe in the reality and power of manifestation!

Today on Basic Witches:

Spiritual lessons learned from past relationships
The challenges of being a comedian in COVID times
Owning your sexuality and desires
All about fate, manifestation, and astrological archetypes
What being a witch means to Kate

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“Trust the Signs” with Pro-Witch Chris Corsini

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today, none other than Chris Corsini, joins the Basic Witches for an in-depth conversation on spiritual leaps of faith, manifesting abundance, and the importance of bridging the gap between the deaf and spiritual communities. Hear about his how his sudden move to Europe was a lesson in trusting the universe, and how you can follow in his footsteps to manifest your own dreams.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Chris’ work is helping connect the deaf and spiritual communities
Why accessibility is so important in all aspects of life
How his sudden international move was a leap of faith in taking signs from the universe
An in-depth look into his card reads
What it means to manifest abundance into your life

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“Movie Scares & Modern Nightmares” with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today, another female power duo, Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer, join the Basic Witches for a super fun episode that covers everything from seances and identity theft, to being broken up with over tarot cards. The ladies chat about starting their horror film podcast, being female comedians, and their experiences with New York psychics. You don’t wanna miss this vibrant and chatty episode!

Today on Basic Witches:

What sparked Alison and Halle to start a podcast about horror films
What it was like for Alison writing for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Halle’s experiences with premonition dreams
All about Rachel’s crazy seance experience

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“What a Coincidence” with Jonathan Mangum

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Calling all comedy lovers! Well today’s guest, Jonathan Mangum, a former cast member of Who’s Line Is It Anyway?, joins the Basic Witches today to chat about his time on the groundbreaking show, why college probably isn’t worth it, and how he views the supernatural as a skeptical person. From stories about how he used to vomit before each show, to discussing block universe theory, this episode’s got it all!

Today on Basic Witches:

How Jonathan started in improv and what he learned from being on Who’s Line Is It Anyway?
The importance of diversity in improv and comedy
How science and witchcraft are not just compatible, but complimentary
Being a skeptic who still believes in the supernatural

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“So Much to Seance” with Pro-Witches The Eckharts

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pro-Witches Dan and Kat Eckhart join the Basic Witches today to chat all things mediums and seances. They tell their story of how they went from fundamentalist religious backgrounds, to becoming celebrity occultists. Tune in to hear the fascinating history of mediums in the United States (including Abraham Lincoln hosting a seance at the White House?!) and their spookiest stories of freaky things happening during some of their seances.

Today on Basic Witches:

What it means to be a medium in the modern day
How the Eckharts went from Bible college to seance leaders
The art of setting the seance table
How seances are similar to improv
The surprising political and patriarchal history of anti-seance movements

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“Lighting the Feminine Fire” with Pro-Witch Sheila Kelley

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pro-Witch Sheila Kelley is an actress, dancer, and embodiment of all things feminine empowerment. As the founder of the movement practice, S Factor, she’s spent years emancipating women from the wounds and insecurities that keep them from embodying their fullest feminine selves. Listen to her wisdom about the true definition of eroticism, why we need self-touch, and how to embrace your feminine energy.

Today on Basic Witches:

What it means to embody feminine energy
How Sheila teaches women to reclaim autonomy through movement and self-touch
Why our culture is so uncomfortable with eroticism
Rebalancing the masculine and feminine within a patriarchal society

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“Karma’s a Shamanatrix” with Pro-Witch Kristen Von Foxx

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Pro-Witch Kristen Von Foxx is a shamanic healer, soul retriever, and all around spiritual guru with a wild journey. Listen to her stories of growing up in a fundamentalist religion, getting married to a fraud, becoming a dominatrix, all eventually leading her to shamanism. Along with her vast spiritual knowledge, she’s got some wild stories and, ultimately, a heart for helping individuals through Soul Retrieval.

Today on Basic Witches:

The surprising spiritual lessons Kristen learned from being a dominatrix
Her unique journey that led her to shamanism
How to find the beauty in embracing death
The origins of her becoming the “Shamanatrix”

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“Why We Believe Women” with the Basic Witches

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

TW: Sexual assault.

Today, Rachel and Leah get vulnerable share their personal stories of sexual assault. They open up about how they’re still working through the trauma of these experiences, and how being a survivor of assault has shaped their lives.

Today on Basic Witches:

Leah’s story of her experience with Chris D’Elia
Rachel’s story of being attacked in her own home
How our broken justice system fails victims
When it’s appropriate to empathize with perpetrators

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“Big Creatrix Energy” with Pro-Witch Gabriella Rosie

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Pro-Witch Gabriella Rosie joins today’s episode to chat about all things creativity. She brings her magical insight on navigating the life of a creative in the modern day and how we can truly show up in our art. Listen to find out what it means to be a Creatrix and how you can achieve true creative freedom.

Today on Basic Witches:

What it means to be a Creatrix
How to show up in your art
The challenges of social media as a form of artistic expression
Creating for the sake of creating
Practical tips for fellow creatives

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“Shift Happens” with the Basic Witches

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

The Basic Witches are flying solo this episode as they catch up on what’s been going on in their world lately. Listen as they chat about some new life updates, discuss they’re shifting their mindsets when it comes to abundance in their lives, and pull cards for each other.

Today on Basic Witches:

An exciting update from Leah
The lie of scarcity and how to claim abundance for yourself
Trauma around money and finances
What happens when we let lack and fear drive us
The art of “Doubting your doubt”

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“There’s No Business Like Soul Business” with Pro-Witch Moyra Michelle

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Today Pro-Witch Moyra Michelle shares her story of how she went from growing up Catholic in rural Ireland to becoming a spiritual hypnotherapist and soul guide in the States. She brings her wisdom and experience on past lives, spirit guides, and more.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Moyra discovered her spiritual path
How hypnotherapists work as spiritual facilitators
Finding our higher selves
What a Soul Guide is and what they do for us
How our childhood wounds mold us
The potential dangers of spirit attachments

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“Lunar Living” with Pro-Witch Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +0000

Pro-Witch Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, a tarot reader, author, and Moon enthusiast shares her experiences behind her book, “The Moon Book”. She talks feminism, astrology, and the habits she’s currently maintaining to keep her grounded amidst a pandemic.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Sarah made a resource for queer, feminist witches
Reintegration as a path to healing
Being a Highly Sensitive Person
Sarah’s love for the dark moon
How COVID is shifting the way we interact with change
What is the learned cycle of stress and how we overcome it

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"You, Me and Astrology" with Pro-Witch Colin Bedell

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +0000

Colin Bedell, queer Gemini and writer for Cosmopolitan, joins us to chat about all thing astrology! His deep knowledge of astrology paired with his fun, upbeat energy make for a fast-paced and in-depth episode. Listen to hear his insights and be prepared to laugh at his witty, New York spirit.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Colin’s mother sparked his love for astrology
The unique way astrology teaches us about ourselves
Why self-deception is a form of self-defense
Why Colin won’t do readings for his romantic partners
The lost art of asking questions
The problem with how our culture talks about death

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"Let's Get Digital" with Pro-Witch Captolia (The Digital Witch)

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:33:00 +0000

Pro-Witch Captolia, aka The Digital Witch, is a marketing and brand strategist for witchy entrepreneurs. Captolia breaks down brand strategy like knowing the ‘why’ behind what you do so you can begin aligning with your magic! As a devotee of the goddess Hecate, she shares what their connection is like and how it’s helped guide her life.

Today on Basic Witches:

Our digital world - there’s no more “logging off”
When Captolia began identifying as a witch & worshipping the goddess Hecate
How Hecate reveals messages, how to work with her & go into the underworld
The way Captolia experiences time & astral time traveling
Knowing the ‘why’ of your brand & aligning with your magic
Dreams, trauma, & the fear of being seen

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"How Witchcraft Saved My Life" with Pro-Witch Vincent Higginbotham

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:33:00 +0000

Pro-Witch and author of "How Witchcraft Saved My Life,” Vincent Higginbotham shares how magical practices helped him recover from trauma, loneliness, and find self-love.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Vini found witchcraft & what magic means to him
Witchcraft as a connection to source
How Vini has used magic and manifestation to transform his life
Self-love & acceptance after Vini’s suicide attempt
The deities Vini works with
Finding your power and gifts from trauma
Sitting with and healing your shadow

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“This Is Your Wake Up Call” with Pro-Witch Angel Phoenix

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:33:00 +0000

Pro-Witch Angel Phoenix is here to deliver a powerful message about sharing your dreams, your voice, leaning into your intuition, and honoring your body.

Today on Basic Witches:

Why you need to share your dreams & visions with others
Prophetic dreams and books of predictions
Women: remembering who you are & waking up to your power
What psychosis really is and the role of creativity
Leaning into your discomfort & sharing your voice
Where are you betraying yourself?
Astrological orgy: What to know about Aquarius season

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“Everything is Temporary; Anything is Possible” with Rachel

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:33:00 +0000

Rachel gets intimate in this solo episode. She rants about the state of the world yet manages to tie it all up in a nice, juicy package of wisdom. Cheers to new beginnings!

Today on Basic Witches:

Rachel’s deepdive into Snowden
Reflections on the state of our world
Finding your power through being an outcast
How Leah & you listeners have helped Rachel through deep trauma
Two card pulls for the collective

Resources:

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2020 Basic Blessings & 2021 (Wo)Manifestations with Leah

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:33:00 +0000

We’re keeping it short and sweet for the first Witchy Wednesday of 2021 and starting off with a reflection from Leah on the crazy year we all had!

Today on Basic Witches:

A short & sweet look back on 2020
28 basic blessings
What Leah wants to manifest in 2021

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28 Basic Blessings

My family and our health
Netflix and all the other streaming services
Cannabis—that its legal
My boyfriend and love in general
Scrabble & poker
Facial oil and skincare masks
Blazen and our IG coven
Rachel
Adele Dazeem (our improv group) & performing
Creativity
Everyone who bought my art this year
The country going blue #Bi45
Incense, essential oils, and good smelling things
All of our Basic Witches sponsors, guests, and team
Organization
My new online shop
Ross (the store, not the Friends character) #NotSponsored #MaybeWeShouldBeThough
Cleaning
Fostering
The mistakes I made (so I don’t need to make them again)
My friends who show me grace and love
Delicious chicken parm #ChickenParmEveryDay
Resiliency
Sunshine on my skin
Shark Tank, The Bachelorette, and trash TV
My body
My voice and being able to speak my truth
You, listening to our show and making the world a better show

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“Bless this Mess” with Mile High Mess

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:33:00 +0000

The last Witchy Wednesday of 2020 is going to be a little messy—which is totally fine, because we’re with Mile High Mess! You know them from their podcast (also a Soul Fire production!): Katy Decker and Shelby Hyde. They’re two awesome, intuitive, skeptical, witchy women. They have an interesting, funny story of how they know each other that you’ll definitely want to hear! Listen to the Mile High Mess podcast and follow them on Instagram @MileHighMessPodcast.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Katy & Shelby know each other
Queerness, thruples & fluid sexuality
Signs, synchronicities & seances
What it means to be a witch… basically

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“Because I Got High… Vibes!” with Pro-Witch Nicole Luna of Highest Good Readings

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Nicole Luna from Highest Good Readings is an intuitive reader, spiritual teacher, and modern witch who uses cannabis in her spiritual practice. We definitely practiced right along with her! Let’s just say this episode is “high-ly” enjoyable… ;) Follow Nicole on Instagram @Highest.Good.Readings and get a reading from her!

Today on Basic Witches:

The spiritual benefits of cannabis
Discerning who channeled messages are for
The similarities between 2020 and a cocoon
Intense release dreams & spooky experiences

Resources:

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“Less Hate, More ‘Nate’” with Natalie Palamides

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Natalie Palamides is an actor, performer, writer, and all-around comedienne who explores the masculine and the femme through her art. Plus, we even talk about conspiracy theories and have a lit card pull at the end! Check out Natalie’s special, Nate - A One Man Show, on Netflix (look out for Leah in the audience!) and follow her on IG @NataliePalamides and Twitter @NatDogKatDog.

Today on Basic Witches:

How Natalie’s Nate character came about
Cyberbullying experiences
The art of crafting a Netflix special
Conspiracy theories & how to fix the world
Connecting with feminine & masculine

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"Free the Ripple" with Pro-Witch The Mystic Empath Taa'Nesha

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Taa’Nesha, the Mystic Empath, is a divine and delightful person. She’s a pro-witch and knows so much about energy healing, color, and chakra magick. Stay tuned to the end to hear the reading she does for the collective. Then visit Taa’Nesha’s website at TheMysticEmpath.com and follow her on Instagram @TheMysticEmpath. #FreeTheRipple!

Today we discuss:

Taa'Nesha’s witchy family history
The nature of empathic abilities and emotional discernment
How to unblock your sacral chakra
The dynamic of the sacral chakra and solar plexus
How Taa'Nesha was called into energy healing
Taa'Nesha’s downloads about the collective

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"The Magic of Making PEN15" with Sam Zvibleman

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Sam Zvibleman is the co-creator, writer, and director of PEN15. If you’re not familiar, it’s the most amazing show on Hulu, so check it out! He’s the sweetest human and a great artist who is embracing the mystery of living in the unknown. We also have a spot-on reading at the end, so stick around for that!

Today we discuss:

The Mandela Effect & how Sam embraced feminine energy
How making PEN15 prompted Sam to reflect on who he was as a teenager
How Sam & Rachel met
“Vendy Wiccany,” the witchy episode of PEN15

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“Sacred Songs of a Sex Trafficking Survivor” with Wind Song

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Wind Song is a musical activist and sex trafficking survivor with SUCH a beautiful soul. Today, you'll hear her story and how she's using her music to heal the world. She even blesses us with a live performance! Follow Wind Song on Instagram @WindSongMovement and stream her music for free at WindSongMovement.org/music.

Today we discuss:

The story behind the name Wind Song
America’s sex trafficking crisis & Wind Song’s survival story
The role mental health rehabilitation has in true justice
Wind Song’s experience with ayahuasca
Using sex magick to make the world better

Resources:

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“Getting Familiar” with Professional Dog Ladies, Sarah Scarboro & Jess Sinclair

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Sarah Scarboro and Jess Sinclair are our favorite professional dog ladies. We talk about the meaning of names and we get “familiar” with familiars. ;) Chatting with our friends about their furry friends + red wine + weed + late night recording = a feel fucking good episode.

Follow Sarah and Jess on Instagram @ProfessionalDogLadies to watch their show on IGTV and get updates on their upcoming podcast! Also follow @SitPlayRescue and visit SitPlayRescue.com.

Today we discuss:

The significance of name meanings
How Basic Witches helped Sarah fully realize her power
The witchy history of familiars & animal discrimination
The spiritual experience of adopting & rescuing animals

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“Magic Theory” with Jon Hsu

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Jon Hsu is a filmmaker, producer, and magician. We talk all about magic, his experience with witchcraft and religion, and the mysteries of the universe. You’re going to love this episode! Follow John on Instagram @JonnyTheMagician and visit MTheoryMagic.com.

Today we discuss:

How the pandemic has impacted the magic scene
Jon’s experience with witchcraft
Why we need to make room for the unexplainable in our lives
Magic, witchcraft, and religion

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"Conjure Your Color Magick" with Pro Witch Sarah Potter

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:33:00 +0000

Sarah Potter is a conjurer of color magick and a writer for Cosmopolitan. We’re basically BFFs already - you’re going to love her! Plus, she’s got a reading for the whole collective at the end. You can connect with Sarah on Instagram @IAmSarahPotter.

Today we discuss:

Why people say nasty things about witches
Sarah’s personal definition of a witch
Psychological responses created by color
The relationship between creativity and color magick
Witchcraft and politics

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“Re-Humanize and Restore” with Pro-Witch Marlee Liss

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Putting the “Liss” in “Bliss”, sacred sensuality coach Marlee Liss has found a way to not only have internal peace after sexual assault, but actually spread bliss and pleasure as well. She’s incredible! Marlee advocated for her assailant’s mental health after she was raped, enacting the first case of Restorative Justice in North America. She shares with us how she healed after sexual assault and obviously Rach cried, and related to this, a LOT! We go from sweating in Mexico, to star signs, to finding your deepest pleasure, even (and especially) after sexual harm. Pussy power comes through in this entire episode, including in the card pull at the very end. Stay safe and feel GOOD, witches! HEX-O-HEX-O

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“Radical Reparenting” with Virginia Hillard

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:33:00 +0000

What’s it going to take to change this world, witches? We spoke with Virginia Hillard and found the answer to be: radical reparenting. We need to reparent ourselves, and reparent the world. We synchronistically recorded the day before Indigenous People Day, and got to celebrate Virginia’s Native American roots through her father, who belongs to the Crow tribe. We talked about the witchiness of Pow Wows, what it was like to be a white girl on visits to the reservation, and all the reservations we have about the current systems of oppression. Get ready to take a “Trip to Hell” with us, and laugh all the way there! Stay safe, witches we love you! Hex O Hex O

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“What’s It Like to Date a Witch?” with Ty Jones & Drew Horton

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:33:00 +0000

You asked for it, and you got it, witches! We partnered up with our partners for this special round table episode where we find out what it’s really like to be a muggle and date a witch. We got into sex magick (*butt* of course), and how to *man*ifest your dream partner. Synchronistically, we recorded this episode on Rach’s re-birthday October 5th, exactly one year after she was attacked. As all four of us were together that fateful night, it was nice to reflect on how much has changed in only twelve months. Stay tuned for Rachel’s book Sex and the Synchronicity coming soon! We hope you love this episode as much as we love our supportive partners!

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“Pop Magick” with Pro-Witch Alex Kazemi

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Witches, you have to understand something: the magick in Alex Kazemi’s book “Pop Magick” is so hot it might set off your smoke alarms (literally). Dive in deep with this pro-witch and cultural deprogrammer. We pondered the world’s shifting reality, how to bend it to your will, and what celebs we’d love to practice magick with. You won’t see us tagging Alex anywhere online because he stays out of the matrix, and you’ll hear why! This episode is like a witchy trip down the simulation rabbit hole with a bunch of wisdom, a spot on card pull for THE WHOLE WORLD, and as per usj a joke or two!

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“Slutty Witch Probs” with Lorrae Jo

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:33:00 +0000

As witches, we can totally say this episode is hot as hell! We’re joined by @sluttygrlprobs creator, coach and queen of sexual empowerment Lorrae Jo for a tantalizing take on squashing shame and sexin’ it up! Rach drops some big news about dropping her panties, Leah’s been busy being all tied up, and Lorrae is simply CRUSHING it on Only Fans! We fantasized about a world where we eradicate shame and bring sex work above ground, empowering young girls and women to live out their own fantasies. We hope it’s not a bother if you get hot and bothered by the end of this sex-magick-filled-good-time of an episode!

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“Intuitive Tarot” with Pro-Witch Queen Tay Tarot

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Queen Tay joined us in the Zoomiverse for a fun, deep, tarot talk! As a Black woman in the very white city of Portland, Tay uses her intuition and witchy powers on the daily as she navigates these troubled times. We learned how she discovered her gifts and how she’s harnessing them for clients on the regular. You’ll feel like you’re at a sleepover laughing with the three of us about modern life, magick, and mayhem. Stay till the end for, you guessed it, an incredibly intuitive tarot reading from the Queen herself!

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“Let’s Talk About Sex (Magick)” with Pro-Witch Brandon Knight

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Brandon Knight is a witch in shining armor, and proud of it! He and his wife, Basic Witches guest Kelley Knight, co-created Spells for the Modern Mystic: A Ritual Guidebook and Spell Casting Kit and Brandon has some serious spellwork under his belt. He has the power to change the energy of any room he’s in, and we felt those good vibes all the way across the Zoomiverse. To Brandon, psychology is the portal into witchcraft. We learned about Gestalt psychology, sex magick tips, and how to harness your unique gifts so you can have healthier relationships. Brandon’s a bloody good husband...who performs a lot of blood magick! In closing, we are graced with a Tarot reading for the coven!

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“It’s Human Design Time!” with Pro-Witch Dylan Earth

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:33:00 +0000

It’s finally Human Design time on Basic Witches! Human Design expert Dylan Earth joins the witches and makes H.D. as clear as HD. As Dylan puts it, Human Design is like a guidebook tailored specifically to your life that can help you with decision making, and strategizing your next moves. Rach joins the 1% for the first (and only) time, Leah’s really projecting this ep, and Dylan keeps his perspective grounded like his surname. In closing, Dylan demo’s his gifts with a Human Design reading for both Leah and Rach. Get out your notebooks and pay attention, you’re about to take H.D. 101!

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“A Parallel Mooniverse” with Pro-Witch Shaheen Miro

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:33:00 +0000

This episode with writer, intuitive reader, and visual artist Shaheen Miro will have you howling at the moon with laughter! You’ll feel like you’re at a sleepover with us, giggling and dishing the deets on crazy spiritual experiences. Shaheen shared some fresh perspective on how to work with the moon, Tarot for all levels, and a peek inside his book Lunar Alchemy. Whether you’re a sun bb or a moon child, enjoy this feel good ep that ends with a reading for YOU!

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“Step One: Self-Love” with Pro-Witch Yassmin Fate

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0000

It’s a whole lotta love in this episode. We’re talkin’ self-love, baby! Leah brought on her confidence & self-love coach, pro-witch Yassamin Fate and the conversation was certainly fated to be a good one. We got deep into self-love, Deepak Chopra, shared our favorite wisdom from coaches over the years, and talked about Tony Robbins, including the controversy surrounding him. Rach realized capitalism is the root of our self-hate epidemic and Leah shared insights from the 21-day abundance meditations she’s been doing. From money, to chakras, to a darkly comforting card pull, we know you’ll (self)-love this episode!

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“What’s Your Arche-type?” with Pro-Witch Sarah Midnight

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Character Archetypologist and pro-witch Sarah Midnight joined us for another episode from inside Quarantine and outside of our minds. Sarah describes herself as “a guide to the WooCurious” and she walked us through what her Archetype readings look like. Turns out Leah’s a “Dreamer”, Rach is an “Artist”, and Sarah’s the Canadian answering all our basic questions like “Will life ever feel normal again?!?” She’s got a psychology degree, a crystal biz she started at age 13, and a Tarot reading in store for all of YOU, so stay till the end! And stay safe out there, witches.

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“Do Less, Be More” with Jessica Michelle Singleton

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0000

We had a blast with thoughtful comedian and cohost of the “Two Filthy Nerds” podcast, Jessica Michelle Singleton. Thanks to this witchy nerd, we ran a full breakdown of the psychology behind Harry Potter and why so many people fall in love with it. We get to hear about Jessica’s journey at a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat, and how doing less has led her to *being* more. Rach & Jessica relate to the discomfort of perfectionism and we have a laugh about how *perfectly* chaotic our world is. Jessica is a riot and we know this episode will be full of signs, wisdom, and LOL’s for you.

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“What the Heal?!” with Pro-Witch Katina Kontarakis

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Pro-Witch and certified functional nutritionist Katina Kontarakis joins us for an episode that’ll have you savoring every soundbite. We talk about food, eating disorders, and the (unfortunately) very common phenomenon of using control over food as a way to cope with trauma. Katina is an open book and graciously shares her healing story with us, shit talk and all...literally. She comes from a lineage of Brujas and gives us the goosebumps with her witchy stories, aura reading, and Reiki realness! In closing Rach & Leah pull a very opportunistic card that’ll be sure to offer you some gold.

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“My Third Eye Saw the Sign” with Pro-Witch Christina Rice

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Get ready for things to be synchronistic AF in this amazing conversation with this No BS Business & Manifestation Mentor and host of the “Wellness Realness” podcast, Christina Rice. We chat about the thinning of the veil, synchronicities, angel numbers, and how we’re all getting a ton of signs lately. We know that whenever you listen to this, you will too. Christina tells Leah and Rachel about her personal journey into wellness, spirituality, and re-wiring the brain. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Christina a *lit* card pull that will leave you feelin’ goooood!

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“Life is A-Maze-ing” with Paul Roberson

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Paul Roberson is not “just” a writer, he’s also the stardust of a long lineage of Black American heroes, and believes his purpose here is to make others recognize their own beauty. You’ll hear his sweet soul resonate through your speakers as we talk about the maze of life, the repeating history in the United States, and how to stay cool when your mind gets fired up. Whether you use a journal or a typewriter like Paul, this episode should serve as a reminder to write it out, witch! We joke about games we play, both literally and figuratively, and wrap it all up with a card reading that will hopefully open some doors for everyone listening. Enjoy!

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“Fly, Dragon, Fly” with Pro-Witch Theodora Longordo

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:33:00 +0000

We are joined by The Dragon Mystic herself, Theodora Longordo, for an episode that definitely slays*. “Teddy” has lived all over the country, sometimes in a house, sometimes out of a van, always practicing and teaching magic. We got the lowdown on how she flies high on her dragons in the Other Worlds when she’s astral projecting. As usual we asked the basic questions so you don’t have to, like: can you be harmed while astral projecting? How do you do that anyways? And, can you make a sandwich while you’re “out there”? Fire up your device and stay tuned to the end for a whole new type of reading. Anyone fancy some bibliomancy?

*No dragons were harmed in the making of this episode.

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“Worth the Fight” with Matt Simpson

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:33:00 +0000

The moment Matt Simpson mentioned that he thinks we’d function much better in a Matriarchy we *knew* we needed to have this fellow Soulfire podcast host on our show. It was no surprise to learn Matt is also on a mission to change the world, in his case, for veterans with PTSD. As his book and pod are titled, Matt believes his goals to help vets are “Worth the Fight” and he is spreading the word on how psychedelics can aid in healing PTSD. In particular, we got to hear about Ayahuasca and the powerful change it can bring. We won’t apologize for going deep in this convo, which also means going high: to the top of the patriarchy where the systemic Trauma all starts. We wrap things up with a card reading from Leah’s hot new b-day deck!

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“HooDoo’s and Don’ts” with Pro-Witch Aunt Carla

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Aunt Carla, or as you know her on Instagram @MarieLizzeau, is a Self-Help Professional Witch, High Priestess of The Queen Up Club Mystery School, and one of the smiliest guests we’ve ever had! Listening to this ep you’ll feel like you are over at your Auntie’s house sipping hot cocoa and listening to history stories, except this time you’re learning the *TRUTH*! We acknowledge the ugly roots of America, and the unsightly roots on Rachel’s head, and how important it is to make reparations. You’ll hear the in’s and out’s of using HooDoo magic for *surviving* as the slaves did, and how Aunt Carla is transforming the folk magic into a tool for *thriving* in the modern age. Plus we tackle the million dollar question: is HooDoo for everyone, and if not, who-do and who-don’t?” In closing our Queen guest pulls an oh-so-positive Tarot and Oracle spread for the collective!

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“Trans-itional Time” with Becker Grumet

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:33:00 +0000

We are so grateful to have a friend like Mx. Becker Grumet. They are a non-binary trans-masculine person fighting for Black Lives Matter, Black Trans Lives Matter, and advocating for the LGBTQIAP communities, all while writing & producing hilarious Musicals such as the acclaimed “Weed Shop”. As you’ll hear on this episode, we met Becker when they went by their birth name and had long hair. It was an honor to get to interview them on the ins and outs of top surgery, hormone therapy, decisions like chopping their hair off and saying, “Ta ta!” to their ta-ta’s. Life can’t be broken down into 1’s and 0’s, so it’s only fitting that people are non-binary as well; it’s all a spectrum. As three privileged white people having this conversation our hope is that we can inspire other white folks to have the difficult conversations with their loved ones on race, voting, and the importance of activism in 2020 and beyond. We end with a card pull on the blossoming of a new world!

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“Bright Future” with Sparkle Sterling

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Sparkle Sterling can shine through anything, and it’s one of the *many* things we love about her. She’s an actor, writer, model, activist, mother, and the list goes on - the woman is a Goddess! Sparkle chats with Leah and Rachel about the very earthly struggles of being a woman, especially a black woman raising a black son, dreamt up colorful futures we’d like to see, and got deep in laughter and thought, as per usj. Witches, it’s time to make money moves, so listen in for our manifesting tips, how to harness that pu$$y power, and enjoy the scary good card reading at the end of this episode. Witches, it’s time for our bright future. (Hi, Mr./Ms. FBI agent, we know you’re listening!)

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“The Modern Mystic” with Pro-Witch Kelley Knight

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 07:33:00 +0000

We hope this episode reaches your ears in good health and safety, dear listeners. A few weeks ago we talked with Pro-Witch Kelley Knight, global author and the bad-ass owner of The Modern Mystic shop in Atlanta, GA. As you’ll hear, we recorded this episode amidst pandemic protests and before the tragedy of George Floyd, but we hope the wise words within the hour can provide inspiration and comfort for you now. You’ll learn about Kelley’s psychic awakening, spirit guides from the movie Transformers, and how to instantly heal yourself and how to be more responsive, less reactive. In closing, Kelley (@modernmystic_shop) gives us a spot-on Tarot reading for the collective.

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“Witches Unite & Fight” with Pro-Witch Rebecca Leib

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Fellow comedian and Pro-Witch Rebecca Leib joins us for an episode recorded amidst chaos. As Los Angeles burns around us as we delve into the long history - since Day 1 - of oppression in America. Witches are here to fight for equality and we’re no strangers to burning things down. We stand with Black Lives Matter and urge you to spread the word and do what you can to add magic to the cause. As if reality isn’t currently haunting enough, we hear some legit ghost stories, totally accurate Tarot tales, and we get two cents from a Grandma ghost. We are aware that we are white and privileged, which is why it is important that we use that privilege to fight with our brothers and sisters of all races, genders, and sexualities. Let’s make America a safe, inclusive, respectful melting pot, er, cauldron*. In closing, Rebecca (@rebeccaleib) reassures us with an inspiring Tarot spread you won’t want to miss. Sending big love to you all.

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BONUS: “Coffee & Card Pulls” // Join our Full Moon Circle!

Fri, 29 May 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Listen in on a previously recorded Zoom chat with some of our listeners, facilitated by Kelli Tennant! About a month ago, we spent our morning with y’all for coffee and card pulls, which of course, opened up many transformative conversations. AND! Be sure to sign up for our upcoming virtual Strawberry Full Moon Circle happening over Zoom on June 5th at 5:55pm PST! There is limited availability - ONLY 20 SPOTS! To secure your spot, go to www.leahknauer.com/basicwitchesmerch.

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“Pause-itivity” with Pro-Witch Nikki Van De Car

Wed, 27 May 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Aloha, witches! Leah and Rachel sit with knit maven and author of “The Junior Witch’s Handbook”, Nikki Van De Car, as she beams in from oh-so-healing Hawaii. Though Nikki doesn’t consider herself a Pro-Witch, and you’ll hear why, she’s managed to manifest her dream house, sense spirits in the great outdoors, and writes books on witchcraft for both kids and adults! We hear about how to use crystals for stress management, as well as simple ways we can find positivity in the pause. We talk about growth-mindset, the power of meditation, and hot fiery Pele. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Nikki (@nikkivandecar) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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“Spilling the Tea” with Pro-Witches Sandra Mariah Wright & Leanne Marrama

Wed, 20 May 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Talking to Sandra and Leanne from Salem felt like chatting with the *real* Hocus Pocus witches, except they’re nice and not sucking the souls out of children. Sandra lives in a century-old family estate on Gallows Hill and Leanne comes from a lineage of broom makers - so yeah, it doesn’t get more Salem than that. Grab your witches’ brew and sip along with us to do your own tea reading! All you need is loose-leaf tea and a white plate to tip your cup onto when you’re done. We get into real Salem witch ghost stories, the Book of Shadows, how your rituals are like speed-dialing the Gods & Goddesses, and the importance of being a brutally honest witch. In closing, Rach spills the tea on Leah’s computer.

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“Peace by Peace” with Margaret Cho

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:44:00 +0000

You read that right. Margaret Cho is on the show and we knew it - she’s a witch! It was the highest honor to sit “with” Margaret and chat about witches, magical powers, and honoring the dead. She’s a hero for women, for LGBTQIA activism, and for healing humanity through laughter and Tonglen. Margaret advises you to eat your heart out on garbage, aim for less productivity, and send Grindr to your dead loved ones if they need some D on the other side. Margaret tells Leah and Rachel about past lives, how all art is spiritual work, and, duh, The Masked Singer. The woman behind the Poodle mask is a Goddess-damn icon and we can’t wait for you to absorb her big heartedness and swagger. In closing, Leah and Rach give Margaret a Goddess Oracle card reading.

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Basic Witches Q&A!

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:33:00 +0000

In this episode, the witches answer your questions you asked us on Instagram! From our first manifestation spells, to which Goddess we most connect with, to talking about our eventual Basic Witches retreat - we answer it all! We love you! xo

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“From Isolation to Transformation” with Dr. Annette Ilg

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:11:00 +0000

She may not be a witch doctor, but Dr. Annette Ilg is an ER and ICU doctor who’s a basic witch at heart. We get the report straight from the front lines on the war against COVID-19 and what it’s really like for doctors and nurses right now. Dr. Annette answers our questions on mask protocol, near-future outlook, and what we can do to help healthcare workers. It’s a wild time we’re living in, and we are forever grateful to people like Annette for helping the ill. We’re all experiencing massive *change* and *transformation* and we hope this episode and card pull help to remind you that you’re not alone, even though hopefully you’re isolated. We love you!

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“Rebirth the Earth” with Pro-Witch Jenn Chandler

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:33:00 +0000

As Pro-Witch and psychic medium Jenn Chandler sees it, everything is perfectly imperfect in its’ perfect way. So, that must apply for our imperfect audio on our first episode recorded on Zoom, right? Truly, we know this episode will leave you inspired and give the messages you need - from astral projection advice, a glimpse behind the veil seen by Jenn, or simply a reminder that gifts come from experiencing darkness. We’re here to remind you that we are only in the *illusion* of being trapped, and are being called to go even deeper within ourselves. In closing, Jenn (xojenniferjordanxo) gives us all a reading meant for whenever you may be listening to this. Now keep your third eye peeled for signs from the Universe today :)

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“WTF is QHHT?” with Pro-Witch Jeroen de Wit

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:33:00 +0000

The witches sat down with Netherlands-native and level 3 QHHT practitioner Jeroen de Wit for an in-depth chat to find out WTF QHHT is. Whether you feel like a fresh source baby, or you have many past lives behind you, Quantum Hypnotic Healing Technique may have many ways to help. Jeroen shared with Leah and Rachel some visions his clients have reported seeing, how to “hand the phone” to Spirits for direct answers, and the real effects of inter-galactic jet-lag. We learn about past life regression history, alien DNA, and how time is a construct. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Jeroen (@jeroenislove) a Goddess Oracle card reading that is sure to give you a *sunny* outlook.

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“Womb Warrior” with Pro-Witch Angel Phoenix Gallo

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:33:00 +0000

We are joined by Womb Warrior and wordsmith, Pro-Witch Angel Phoenix Gallo, for our most goosebump-inducing episode ever. We swear to the Goddesses all the answers to life seemed to come through in our erotic, exhilarating, and inspiring convo. Leah and Rachel talk with Angel about honoring our masculine and feminine energies, bloody magic, turning pain into pleasure, and gettin’ that p*ssy power on m*thafckn fleek. We talk about the Madonna vs. Whore complex, mid-wives being the O.G. witch, and Angel’s mission to make you love your S.E.L.F. Listen up and feel good, witches! In closing, Angel (@the_angela_gallo) pulled a card for us from her deck “The Revolution of Self-Reverence” and it’s real juicy.

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BONUS COVID Update From Our Quarantine Quarters

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:55:00 +0000

Breathing is more important than ever with the Coronavirus pandemic, so we are glad we took a breath (in the form of two weeks of the most intense self-care of our lives) before recording this update.

We share with you how we’re coping in these crazy times, and as always we are sending our love to you. Stay home, if you can, and stay safe.

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"There’s a Tap for That!" with Pro-Witch Brad Yates

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:33:00 +0000

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and you bet that includes non-threatening "your Dad's best friend" types like Brad Yates! We are so glad divine timing allowed us to record with Brad before locking down for COVID-19. Brad has helped millions of people through his hundreds of free online EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) videos. Learn how to take a daily energy-shower, the brain science behind political manipulation, and how everything is energy. Listen, tap along, enjoy, and then utilize Brad's library of tapping vids for any ailment or negative cognition. Whatever it is, there's a tap for that! In closing, Leah and Rachel give Brad (@tapwithbrad) a Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"Lifelong Learning" with Sky Cowans

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:33:00 +0000

With pandemonium spreading over the COVID-19 pandemic, it feels divine to release this episode all about our own innate healing power: mindset. Sky Cowans originally featured us in her Modern Witchcraft video (link below), and now it was our turn to ask the questions. As someone whose job it is to learn and try and better her life, Sky did not disappoint in her answers on the healing power of the mind, experimental science, and the beauty of being a lifelong learner. We explore the topics of hypnosis, overcoming eating disorders, and our gateway drug to all things wellness - yoga! From crazy healing stories to kooky scam compassion, there's something for everyone in this ep. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Sky (@skycowans) a Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"Focus Pocus" with Ashley Rickards

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:33:00 +0000

It's no surprise that Ashley Rickards (MTV's Awkward), an actor with such large range, could talk deeply with us witches. Ashley is a crystal-slinger with a history of horse therapy and a disdain for things that make humans feel separate from one another. We talk about healing in hiding, Mercury Retrograde, how SEXY consent is, and the gifts we can mine out of T/trauma. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Ashley (@ashleyrickards) a Goddess Oracle Card reading. And for the record, she'd like someone to throw her a surprise birthday party.

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"Listen to Your Kishkas" with Jackie Tohn - LIVE!

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:33:00 +0000

Jackie Tohn (Netflix's GLOW) lit up the stage of The Comedy Store with us on this live episode! She shared an original song, legit crazy ex stories, and how she's learned to listen to her "kishkas” - music to our ears! Leah and Rachel chat with Jackie about "the sads", Transcendental Meditation, and the power of speaking kindly to yourself. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Jackie (@jackietohn) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"The Second Cumming" with Pro-Witch Jamie Lee Finch

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:33:00 +0000

Sexuality & embodiment coach and self-proclaimed sex witch Jamie Lee Finch is putting the "vibe" in "vibrator". She is using erotic energy and solo sex magick to turn the patriarchy against itself. Swoon! We talk about inclusion of the marginalized, investing in yourself to become a rich witch, and how being a-orgasmic is a-okay. Pump up your pleasure and listen in as Leah and Rachel talk with Jamie about magical masturbation, Christ consciousness, and how to get into your body & take your pleasure back! In closing, we give Jamie (@iamjamieleefinch) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Oh My Guides!" with Pro-Witch Haley Cole

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:33:00 +0000

Go towards the light! The Golden Light, that is. In the Comedy Store coven we have Pro Witch and Golden Light Intuitive, Haley Cole! Haley gives Leah & Rach each a reading and is able to identify many goddesses on their teams, and we are Guide Squad Deep, y'all! Haley also gives a special reading for YOU for whenever you happen to be listening to this. We chat about astral projection, the latest scoop on Jesus, and how to meditate to meet your own guides! In closing, we give Haley Cole (@iamhaleycole) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Yoga to Cope" with Kala MacDonald

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:33:00 +0000

If you're reading this, stop. Take a deep breath in, and audibly exhale as you let something go. We *know* that felt ahh-mazing because we did a lot of breathwork with "Yoga to Cope" founder Kala MacDonald! She graciously shared her story with us of how two major Traumas in her life led to her yoga practice and her non-profit. We chat about Taylor Swift, the effects of Trauma, how time is a construct, and Kala gives the yogi perspective of death - we guarantee this episode will *stretch* your mind. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Kala (@yogatocope/@yogawkala) a Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"Man of Magic" with Pro-Witch Mystic Dylan

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:33:00 +0000

Like magic - poof! - we got the proof that "witch" is a gender-neutral term and boys ARE witches, too! Mystic Dylan joins the Basic Witches in the studio and this eclectic witch shared so much Goddess wisdom with us. From ancient witch dildos to vegan ritual sacrifices, we really cover the "then & now" of the craft. We chat practical tips for practical magic, the power behind purifying bubble baths, and we pay tribute to the first female entrepreneurs: witches & hoes. In closing, Mystic Dylan (@mysticdylanofficial) reads Leah's palm and gives Rachel a bone reading.

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"Pu$$y is God" with Adrienne Airhart

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:33:00 +0000

*Trigger warning: We discuss rape, abuse, and trauma in this episode.* The witches get deep with comedian and warrior badass queen, Adrienne Airhart, who has Wiccan roots and witchy powers to boot. From the depths of the darkness, where the three of us have all been, we relay the real work we've done in order to choose happiness. We chat about vaping, divorce, our first orgasm stories, and how to take your power back after abuse/trauma. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Adrienne (@craydrienne) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Self-Kara" with Kara Connolly

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:33:00 +0000

This episode will be music to your ears - quite literally - as Leah and Rachel bring singer/songwriter Kara Connolly into the coven. She blesses us with two live acoustic songs and a whole lot of witchy wisdom. Kara is healing herself and others with her empowerment through experience and song, and we got a peek behind the song-writing curtain for you. We chat hilarious horror stories of running into exes, ghost animal encounters, plant medicine downloads, how Nice Guys are hot AF, and the magic of "doing the work". In closing, Leah and Rachel give Kara (@karaconnolly) a very *fruitful* Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"2020 Astrological Forecast" with Pro-Witch Sarah Paasch

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:33:00 +0000

Witches! You won't need 20/20 hindsight this year, because we've got the foresight into 2020! Astrologer and intuitive life-coach Sarah Paasch is back in the studio and she's not holding back! Sarah looked to the stars and told us like it is - 2019 was hard AF and while 2020 isn't "lightening up", it will bring much growth and major manifestations. We chat about alignment, re-shaping the "mask-uline", conscious uncoupling, and how to "put the book down" to go within. And in true #Basic fashion, we also go through the astrological signs of all the "Friends" characters. In closing, Leah and Rachel give this Goddess (@Sarah_Paasch) a very spot-on Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"BYOB (Be Your Own Boss)" with Delanie Fischer

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:12:57 +0000

Co-host of the Self-Helpless podcast Delanie Fischer joins Leah and Rachel in the Comedy Store coven, and our convo was very self-helpful! We dove deep about burnout, breaking bad habits, and how to nurture a better employee/boss relationship within yourself. We're puttin' the "werk" in "self-werk", y'all! For 2020, Delanie wants to have a daily wellness practice, Leah wants more of worrying less, and Rach is all about boss moves only. And yes, chiiilllll, the three of us even give our current Netflix recommendations (#Basic). Whether it's money goals, clearing your plate, or taking a leap of faith in your career, this ep is all about doing what *you* actually want. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Delanie (@delaniefischer) a Goddess Oracle Card reading that's about inVESTAing in yourself.

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"Emotion 'n Motion Potion" with Molly Tarlov

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:33:00 +0000

Molly Tarlov of MTV's "Awkward" joins us for an episode that is anything but awkward. Life's a ride and timing - or rather the surrender to timing - is everything. We walk through releasing 2019 and bringing in a magical 2020 while trusting our forward momentum. It's all about motion and e-motion as Leah, Rach, and Molly chat about how to ease anxiety, organic cosmic love stories, "failures" leading to better things, psychic dreams, and magic classes. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Molly (@mollytarlov) a beautiful Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Accepting Your Anxiety" with Courtenay Hameister

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:33:00 +0000

The Witches sat down with author & pessimism-enthusiast Courtenay Hameister ("Okay Fine Whatever") for an enthralling discussion on how to mine light from the darkness in life. By accepting our anxiety/mental illness, learning how to best manage it, and adapting a "No F*cks Given" attitude, we can survive AND thrive. Leah & Rachel talk with Courtenay (@wisenheimer_pdx) about OCD, introversion/extroversion, getting out of comfort zones, and making your own magic. In closing, Courtenay shares a crazy psychic story and we give her a crazy psychic card pull!

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"Self-Lovin' Coven" with Erin Darling Torralva

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Fresh out the oven! It's a hot episode with actress/comedian & host of the “Hot Pizza Ass” podcast, Erin Darling Torralva! We get the deep-dish on how to do what you want, *eat* what you want, and *choose* to love yourself. Without getting cheesy, we talk about our personal experiences with eating disorders, body positivity, self-worth tied to body image, and how to make conscious choices towards change and self-love. By the last slice of the episode, we unravel the power of an authentic apology (shout-out to Eve Ensler!). In closing, Leah and Rachel give Erin (@dahhhhling) a Goddess Oracle Card reading that totally honors her *body* of work.

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"The Beauty in Break-Ups" with Pro-Witch Ashley Bledsoe

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:33:00 +0000

This episode starts with a celebration of a mutual friend of Leah, Rachel, and Pro-Witch guest Ashley: Molly! And the focus on feeling good doesn't stop there. Divorce and break-up coach Ashley Bledsoe sits down with us to talk about break-ups, the power of language, grieving loss of comfort, rage rooms, anger as a life force, and Goddess hours. PS Did you know "Abracadabra" literally means "with my words I create"?! This episode will leave you equipped to process rage, to learn and *unlearn*, and teach you how to get excited about things coming to an end. In closing, we give Ashley (@ashley_bledsoe_) a Goddess Oracle card reading. Abracadabra, witches!

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"Opening the Akashic Records" with Pro-Witch Myla Ivers

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Pro-Witch Myla Ivers is a multi-hyphenate of all things spiritual: yoga, meditation, breathwork, Reiki, and her favorite - the Akashic Records. Myla opens Leah & Rachel's records for an on-air reading that is sure to serve as a healing for listeners as well! We dove into what Myla (@master_your_magic) refers to as "Marie Kondo for your chakras", the art of stillness, prophecy dreams, the feminine divine uprising, and how your diet can affect your intuition skillz. We laugh, we cry, and we learn a lot - for the [Akashic] record.

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"Getting Better at Life" with Pro-Witch Angie Ilg

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Sister, sister! Leah and Rachel are joined by Pro-Witch, life coach, and Rachel's sister, Angie "the Angel" Ilg. We've talked about her a lot on the pod, and now we're getting the wisdom straight from the source! Angie shares her expertise on emotions & how to enjoy the experience of them, owning your feminine super powers, sisterhood, and how to create your Heaven on Earth. We get real on eating disorders, depression & anxiety, OCD, Saturn Returns, and simply getting better at life. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Angie (@angieilg) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Channeling for Dummies" with Pro-Witch Bill Philipps

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Tune your channel, raise your vibe, and get ready to start seeing signs from the other side! We get the big skinny on how to be a medium between realms from psychic-medium and author Bill Philipps. This opera-singer-turned-psychic-medium speaks to angels and has the voice of one. Bill walks Leah & Rachel through the day in the life of a medium, and chat blessings in disguise, toilet magick, and how to channel with the other side through intention and surrender. As Bill puts it, there is no heaven, and hell is the Earth-plane we already live in - so we might as well enjoy it while we're here! In closing, Leah and Rachel give Bill (@billphilipps) a Goddess Oracle card reading that's sure to reach you in divine timing.

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"Better Together" with Weed & Grub (Mike Glazer & Mary-Jane Gibson)

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Our first-ever returning guests come back as a duo for double the fun! It's bad-ass "Weed & Grub" podcast co-hosts Mary-Jane Gibson and Michael Glazer. Leah and Rachel cozied up with them to get totally open & honest about Trauma, leveling up in life, asking for help, and - of course - sex magick. You'll get a lot out of this episode from learning to love pessimists where they're at, how to capitalize on free moon water, or just enjoy the most Tampa story you've ever heard. TLDR: Life is like a finger trap - relax & let go. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Weed & Grub (@weedandgrub) a peaceful Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Basic Vampires" with Candice King & Kayla Ewell

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Vampires, and witches, and podcasts - oh my! "Directionally Challenged" co-hosts and stars of the CW's "Vampire Diaries", Candice King & Kayla Ewell join the witches for a totally magical episode. We've got big laughs and pretty cries for you as we chat astral projection, soundbaths, how trauma heightens psychic powers, and what it's like raising daughters during this Divine Feminine Uprising. Candice & Kayla may not believe vampires exist, but they do share real-life ghost stories and spot-on psychic predictions with us. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Candice and Kayla (@candicekayla) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"DIY Witchcraft" with Lia Taylor

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Ohm-M-G, witches. Artist and DIY witch herself, Lia Taylor, sits down with Leah & Rachel to get witchy. You may recognize some of Lia's work on the Basic Witches stickers and merch, and she witch*crafts* the cutest potions & witch bottles! We discuss life's unpredictability, the 11 Laws of Satanism, using glamour magick to pick out clothes, and coffee spells. Lia tells us how she carved out time & space for witchcraft by letting things be easy & creating intuitive spells throughout her days. And it doesn't get more basic than this - Lia teaches us that the spices and ingredients in your PSL are perfect for spells! In closing, Leah and Rachel give Lia a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Magical Mornings" with Pro-Witch Stephanie Dawn Elizabeth

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Magic and mantras and manifesting - oh, my! Leah and Rachel get witchy with intuition & manifestation mentor, Pro-Witch Stephanie Dawn Elizabeth. Listen in for a wise, feel-good episode about love, darkness, cold hard intuitive messages and how to hear them, and we leak the formula for success: patience + trust = surrender. We chat about shadow work, "soaking in the fall", and allowing yourself to feel ALL the feels - not *just* the good ones. In closing, Rachel and Leah give Stephanie (@stephaniedawnelizabeth) an INSANE Goddess Oracle card-reading!! Get ready for your next level magic life, witches.

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"Cycles & Self-Care" with Rachel "Wolfie" Wolfson

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:33:00 +0000

*Weed* love to introduce you to comedian, marijuana activist, and host of the "Chronic Relief" podcast, Rachel "Wolfie" Wolfson. This self-care Queen managed to figure out what works for her brain/body health and she speaks so eloquently about maintaining it. Leah, Rachel, and Wolfie chat about saying "no" & living with FOMO, replacing pharmaceuticals with weed, becoming your own best friend, honoring your cycle & the many cycles of life, and maybe even seeing the positive in your ex. (Maybe.) In closing, Leah and Rachel give Rachel (@wolfiecomedy) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Keepin' It Real" with Conner Moore

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Things get real with personal development coach & host of "The Realness" podcast Conner Moore! He may have perfect bone structure, but his upbringing and life have been far from perfect. Conner chats with Leah and Rachel about accepting the darkness within instead of shaming it, challenging toxic masculinity, and embracing others exactly where they are without judgement. From magic mushrooms, to the ultra-intelligent Iowaska plant, to being naked and blind-folded beating a pillow until he collapsed in somatic therapy - this man has tried it all. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Conner (@connerwanders) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Seeing Stars" with Pro-Witch Heidi Rose Robbins

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:33:00 +0000

It was written in the stars to have Pro Witch & astrologist Heidi Rose Robbins on the pod and this witch answered all our astro inquiries and read our birth charts! Listen in to learn the actual meaning of your 3 main signs, how much does Mercury Retrograde really f*ck things up, and what do the stars have to say about our current political climate? Plus, we "trine" to get simple breakdowns of complex astrological phenomenons. We're singing our way into the Age of Aquarius as Heidi assures us that "there's *always* hope". In closing, Leah and Rachel give Heidi (@heidiroserobbins) a hot & passionate Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Level UP!" with Pro Witch Kat Trimarco

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Spiritual psychology and sex & relationship coach *and* author of "Self-Approved", Kat Trimarco, knows first-hand that once you see the pattern, you're not the pattern. She broke her pattern, got sober, and leveled up by being her f*cking self and she knows everyone is capable of the same. Like her book, this episode is jam-packed with helpful reminders about rock bottoms, the beauty of failure, erotic blueprints, the importance of embodiment, and making loving space for "negative" emotions. Get ready to level up, witches. In closing, Leah and Rach give Kat (@kat_trimarco) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Expect a Miracle" with Echo Kellum - LIVE!

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:33:00 +0000

We popped ALL the cherries at our first-ever LIVE show with Arrow star, Echo Kellum! Recorded live at The Comedy Store in front of an audience, you'll feel like you're there with us as we chat losing our virginities, superstitions, how boys can be witches too, and why Echo chose his beard over organized religion. Please hexcuse some audio issues - we're practicing imperfection. We chat having sex with AI robots, going towards fear, and social media cleanses. In closing, we give Echo (@echokells) a Goddess Oracle Card reading. By the end of the ep, we hope you'll have learned to get off your phone, do good karma spells, and have the confidence of a straight white male. Heck! Maybe even expect a miracle...

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"The Witches' Brew" with Angelica Kelly

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Open your mind and a bottle of kombucha, if ya got one! Or make your own by learning from the the DIY Kombucha Kween herself, Angelica Kelly of “YouBrew Kombucha” on YouTube! Leah and Rachel chat with Angelica about the benefits of meditation, letting go of expectations and perfectionism, the “Mother” scoby, and staying open-minded to opportunities. Listen in on how Angelica “accidentally” gained 30K subscribers and how you can too, by simply being an amateur at whatever drives your curiosi-tea. Cheers to feminine “Mother” energy, Philappino witchcraft, and taking your brain to the gym! In closing, Leah and Rach give Angelica (@angellykelly) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Exploring the Youniverse" with Ramin Nazer

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Close your eyes and take a trip inside your mind with us... a journey through the YOUniverse within yourself! Psychedelic and thought-provoking artist/comedian Ramin Nazer came to the pod and blew our minds! We're talkin' downloads from aliens, synchronicities from surrendering, manifesting, going "digital", evolving towards love, and burning all the 2D lines we think of as "reality"! Thank Goddess that Ramin has a positive outlook with his bright predictions of the future. This episode is packed with hopeful realizations, big laughs, and debates of whether we're mostly flesh or consciousness. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Ramin (@raminnazer) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Find Your Inner 'Hmm'" with RJ Aguiar

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Queer aspiring comic, unapologetic Insta-thot, and an O.G. YouTuber, R.J. Aguiar is a witch who doesn't hold back. We sing our way - literally - through this episode tracing witchcraft back to its roots and into today. Laugh along with us through joyous convos on masculine/feminine, freaky candle magic, divorce, working through the shadow self, and a whole lot of harmony. TLDR? We're all one, witches. In closing, Leah and Rach give RJ (@damnitrj) a Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"Taking the Third Door" with Alex Banayan

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Knock, knock, knock - who's behind door #3? It's our long sought-after guest and author of The Third Door, Alex Banayan! This man has interviewed incredible people like Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Jane Goodall, Maya Angelou, but now the tables have turned. We manifested Alex into the studio to chat manifesting via the Third Door, vulnerability, "doing the work", sexual harassment, healing, the importance of gratitude, and asking for WTF you want! Oh my Goddess, you are going to love this episode. In closing, Rachel and Leah give Alex (@alexbanayan) a Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"Posession Session" with Pro-Witch Rachel "R.H." Stavis

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:33:00 +0000

We all "have our demons", but Pro-Witch RH Stavis (Cosmpolitan, Newsweek, NPR) is an exorcist working to rid people and spaces of unwanted "attachments". Rachel is able to see entities with her eyes plain as day, and also gets visited by some spooky ones at night. She has to take her self-care to the next level and explains why everyone needs to do the work to keep their vibrations high - because possession is way more common than you think! Leah, Rach, and R.H. chat exorcisms, healing mama trauma, the eight main kinds of demons, roommates from Hell, and how the dead just won't SHUT. UP! In closing, Leah and Rach give RH (@rhstavis) a Goddess Oracle reading.

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"Get Him To The Date!" with Daliya Karnofsky

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Dating coach and host of the "Not Your Therapist" podcast, Daliya Karnofsky, is going to teach you how to swipe *right*, so you can find an amazing partner! Leah and Rachel get the dish from Daliya about dating to discover, how it's HOT to be treated well, monogamy, and how dating should be fun - PLUS she gives some solid dating profile tips! In closing, Leah and Rachel give Daliya (@daliyakarnofsky) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Chosen Family" with Reed Brice

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:33:00 +0000

We are so grateful for comedian & trans man Reed Brice for opening up and sharing his transition story with us. Reed aims to speak openly and publicly so that other trans people can live their lives and not need to constantly explain themselves. Reed chats with Leah and Rachel about the spiritual journey of going through a second puberty, top surgery, coming out after the 2016 election, experiencing both male AND female orgasms, and finding his chosen family - and he does it all with honesty and humor. Listen in as Reed tells us how he was *found* in trans-lation. In closing, Leah and Rach give Reed (@thatdangdingus) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Breakdown to Breakthrough" with Kelli Tennant

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:33:00 +0000

From sports broadcasting to hosting her spiritual pod “Ceremony Wellness”, Kelli Tennant is living proof of the concept “breakdown to breakthrough”. She’s overcome chronic illness and bravely transitioned out of a career wrought with toxic masculinity with grace, asking herself the tough questions, and truly finding her voice. And wouldn’t ya know it - finding her voice also reinvigorated her sexuality! Leah and Rachel chat with Kelli about crystals and masturbating, sex more than once a day, and the perfect harmony of the 2nd and 5th chakras. We get the scoop on Ayahuasca plant medicine and all of its benefits. Plus, Kelli gives us a virtual tour of a “soul home”! In closing, we give Kelli (@kellimtennant) maybe our CRAZIEST CARD-PULL YET!

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"Tapped-In to the Vortex" with Pro-Witch Gala Darling

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Witches, we can sh*t talk it all we want but this time we gotta have gratitude for the ‘gram… because it brought us PRO WITCH and boss-queen Gala Darling. This witch is on a mission to make women filthy rich so they can save the world! She’s an intuitive money-making boss who is totally tapped-in to the Vortex - quite literally. Gala breaks down tapping (also called Emotional Freedom Technique “EFT” therapy), which is basically acupuncture without needles, to break down energetic blocks and create the life we want and deserve. We chat authenticity, recovering from eating disorders, abundance thinking, how to go towards fear, and the importance of having FUN - personally and professionally. In closing, we have a wild THREE-WAY CARD PULL with Gala (@galadarling) and she gives us our own personalized tapping session, so be sure to do that along with us!

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"It's Gettin' Hot in Here" with Josh Willis

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:33:00 +0000

You’re getting warmer… warmer… warm-AH! TOO HOT. WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE. J/K, but not J/K - we are seriously running out of time to prevent the worst catastrophes of global warming. Space dude, oceanographer, and NASA climate scientist at JPL, Josh Willis tells it like it is, while remaining optimistic that if we act now, we can possibly “stop the car” from driving off the cliff. We *dive* in and learn about ocean, the “frat boy” of weather patterns, fake news on climate change, and get a special performance from Climate Elvis! We urge you to call your policy makers about global warming and we talk about how to do just that. This episode is entertaining, educational, and jaw-dropping. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Josh (@omgnasa) the Mother of all Goddess Card readings.

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"Leggo My Ego" with Rachel LaForce

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Call it fate, call it karma, call it anything but random that actor/writer/comedian Rachel LaForce ended up in The Comedy Store studio for the most real-talk talk. You'll be uplifted as we talk about lifting yourself up out of depression, how to be your own parent, and unlock the hustle vs. flow balance. LaForce is a force to be reckoned with, tackling self-care and creating alter ego characters with zero ego. We'll chat "Tracey", mood rings, actual angry birds, asking for what you want, and we have a whole lotta laughs. In closing, Leah and Rach give Rachel (@RachelLaForce) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"You're Doing Enough" with Becky Robinson

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Touring comic Becky Robinson (Wild 'N Out, Punchline) and her slew of hilarious characters will give you LOLz for dayz. From crushes on gymnastic coaches to avoiding crutches by switching sports, Becky looks at the positive side of life's tumbles. We talk about the scary sexy future and what virtual life may be like, cusp signs, the Lana Del Rey Gemini/Cancer scandal, bouncing boobs, burlesque performers, and ghosts who tunnel their way into trouble-making. In closing, Rachel and Leah give Becky (@beckyrobinson) a Goddess Oracle Card reading that you will *truly love*.

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"The Spirits of The Store" with Pro-Witch Brittany Leigh

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:33:00 +0000

We finally got to do a reading of The (notoriously haunted) Comedy Store, and boy were there a lot of spirits in store! Leah and Rachel get witchy with fourth-generation Psychic Medium Brittany Leigh (www.lightofthephoenix.com/tarot/) as our guide to the other side. Brittany channeled multiple beings from beyond and then shared with us what it's like being clairvoyant and how living/eating clean can improve your psychic abilities! Single or not, you might consider getting steamy with a spirit once you hear Brit's ghost sex stories! Don't worry - no morning after(life) pill needed. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Brittany (@BrittanyLeighTarot) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Let It Be Easy" with Sarah-Violet Bliss

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Call off the search - we found her! It's co-creator, writer, and director of TBS' "Search Party", Sarah-Violet Bliss! This chill witch sits down with Leah and Rach to chat about how easy and lax she lets her witchery be, clairvoyance and clairaudience, cord-clearing vs. cord-cutting, yoga scams, our higher selves, and how we've all realized that nice guys are HOT. Not to mention, Sarah tells us a triple-verified spo0o0oky ghost story! In closing, Leah and Rachel give Sarah-Violet (@svbliss) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Bet Big on Yourself" with Eddie Furth & Ryan Pigg

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Co-creators of Netflix's new "Historical Roasts with Jeff Ross" Eddie Furth and Ryan Pigg believe they had a hit TV show from the very inception of their idea. They walk us through the day-by-day journey that led to a dream coming true. From having a grandmother who survived the death camps in the Holocaust to then getting to roast Hitler (played by none other than Gilbert Gottfried), our first-ever dude duo sees and appreciates how dreams are built by dedication, focus, and "killing your darlings". We talk the science of intuition, how becoming more 'you' makes your goals come true, and how good 'ol gratitude can go a long way. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Eddie (@iameddiefurth) and Ryan (@ryanpig) a spot-on quadruple card pull!

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"Ups and Downs" with Tori Piskin

Wed, 29 May 2019 10:33:00 +0000

Life is like an elevator - lots of ups and downs - just don't get stuck in one like comedian Tori Piskin did. But, if you do, she gives us tips in this episode on what to do! Despite the lows, Tori finds the highs, happiness, and humor in life. Leah and Rachel chat with Tori about dating in NYC vs. LA, fingers in butts, Skype psychics, manifesting, the power of positive thinking, and some freaky full moon behavior! In closing, we give Tori (@toripiskin) a Goddess Oracle Card reading. Listen up and hop on this crazy elevator ride with us!

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"Believe Build Become" with Natacha Hildebrand

Wed, 22 May 2019 10:33:00 +0000

A rising tides lifts all ships, and Natacha "Tach" Hildebrand could darn well be the captain of all those ships. She didn't just work her way from the ground up - she quite literally did it from the basement up. Now VP and GM of AllBright, Tach is a strong female force connecting women at all levels (fellas, too!). We talk about "Mudita", the Power of Three... women in leadership positions!, and the power of teaching boys and men it's okay to feel all the feels. This episode is packed with synchronicities, realness, and inspo, so listen up and then *act*! We need as many enlightened people connecting as possible! In closing, Leah and Rachel give Natacha a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"The Circles of Life" with Pro-Witch Maja D'Aoust

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:33:00 +0000

This is a big one. Like, life and death big. If you ask Pro-Witch Maja D'Aoust (www.witchofthedawn.com), there are no endings and beginnings, no life and death - simply a changing of forms. Maja schools us on alchemy, the Ouroboros (the snake eating itself), growing up Pagan, the I-Ching, and seeing the never-ending circles of life. This smart witch is anti-manifest, anti-abundance, and a total centrist, so enjoy this change of pace! In closing, we end with a very well-rounded card pull using the power of three.

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"The Power of No" with Neel Nanda

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:00:00 +0000

No doubt about it, stand-up comic Neel Nanda (Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Adam Devine's House Party) is a delight and total proof that failure leads to success. Hear how he *respectfully* rebelled against his religion... one burger at a time. Leah and Rachel chat with Neel about how small steps, consistency, and good karma will lead to your dreams coming true. Neel also shares a spo0o0oky Ouija board story! In closing, Leah and Rach give Neel (@neelnanda) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Fill Your Cup" with Greg Santos

Wed, 01 May 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Actor, comedian, Cuban, and America's sweetheart (wait, sorry, that's Jen Aniston) - it's Greg Santos gettin' basic with the Witches! [Palo] Santos schools us on Santeros (the dark arts), crystals for warts, talismans, and other Cuban traditions - or as he calls them, "magical superstitions". We talk about manifestation, "rollover goals", filling your own cup so you can find love, and literally filling a cup for your loved ones in the afterlife. Thank the Goddesses, Greg is helping men unlearn machismo and totally supports Leah & Rachel's BPE. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Greg (@gregsantos) a Goddess Oracle Card reading that's sure to transform you.

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"Do the Work" with Alex "On the Mic" Gervasi

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Alex on the *other side of* the mic! iHeart Radio/KissFM DJ & Jersey girl of your dreams, Alex "on the Mic" Gervasi, gives us (and you!) free therapy in this episode talking about ghosting, "mosting", and how to stay coasting. We discuss these two villains in the Wild West of modern dating and how ultimately if you are doing the emotional work, you'll be okay. Yee-haw! We chat with Alex about body positivity, dispelling anxiety, how sexual freedom would heal many of our world's problems, and how more people need therapy. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Alex (@alexonthemic) a Goddess Oracle Card reading. Sit back, soak in all the good, and grab a glass of vino to sip with us in a BW first! Cheers, witch!

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"Real Magic" with Ben Seidman

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Trickster, pick-pocketer, illusionist - call him what you want, but at least he's honest about being a liar! It's *real* magician and comedian Ben Seidman in the studio! We examine the tricks of the trade in Ben's world of magic, as well as our witchy world. Ben dishes on working with Criss Angel, Penn & Teller, the powerful magic of gratitude, and Leah and Rach tell Ben about a recent Vegas *trip* they had that will make your mind freak. In closing, Rachel and Leah give Ben (@benseidman) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Numerology for Dummies" with Pro Witch Josh Siegel

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Leah and Rachel are joined by Pro-Witch numerologist, Josh Siegel, for an in-depth look at the numbers that make-up the (illusion of) the world around us. Taking a therapeutic approach, Josh uses the ancient science of numerology to call-out learning patterns and even DNA coding that may be keeping you stuck in your own Matrix. We dive into numbers in nature, human behavior, and why we are naturally drawn to certain "characters" in our lives. Josh gives Leah an in-depth numerology reading and in return, Leah and Rachel give Josh a more than fairly accurate Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Go Big or Go Home" with Jake Adams

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Can you have it all? Rachel and Leah sit down with stand-up comedian/writer Jake Adams and talk about the pros & cons of comfortability, how to find motivation in tragedy, and we all share which store we're banned from due to shop-lifting. Oops! We talk float tanks, forced self-care, Jake tells his personal journey with his father going to jail, and Leah spills about shooting Kevin Smith's movie and how persistence pays off. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Jake (@jakemadams3) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Own Your Worth" with Lola Langusta

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

La-la-la-la-Lola Langusta: DJ, creator of Stoned Fox, empress, and little-did-she-know-it green witch joins us for a chill yet profound episode. Keep a pen and journal handy as we talk about how to shape your future goals, releasing the past (it’s an illusion, anyways), and yeah, we may go on some tangents cuz we smoked some Lowell’s :) Lola enlightens us on shedding your ego, following your dream like there’s “no choice”, claiming your worth, and how to be your own hero. In closing, Rachel and Leah give the bud-Queen Lola (@lolalangusta) a blossoming Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Social Suicide Girl" with Lindsey Jennings

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Suicide Girl Lindsey Jennings is a tatted-up, self-help game strong, non-conforming bad-ass chick. Lindsey lets us in on what it actually means to be a "Suicide Girl" and talks with Leah and Rach about social suicide, The Artists' Way, how us women refuse to make ourselves smaller anymore, and how nudity no longer means career suicide. Laugh along as we talk burning bibles, wedding dresses, and societal norms. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Lindsey (@lindseyjenningz) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Sex and the Synchroni-City" with Pro Witch Gabriela Herstik

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Gabriela Herstik: author of "Inner Witch", sexual empowerment queen, Satanic Feminist, boss WITCH. With Venus as her guide, no one knows better than Gaby that owning your true desires and honoring your sexual pleasure can allow you to womanifest your dreams. In this mega-empowering episode, we chat about sex magick, nipple piercings before first kisses, how receiving is an active practice, and Satanic doo-wop bands (?!!). In closing, Gaby (@gabyherstik) pulls her own Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"It's Christi, Witch" with Christi Chiello

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:06:31 +0000

From the mean streets of NYC, comedian Christi Chiello (JFL New Face, "It's Christi, Bitch") gets witchy with us in another super feel-good episode! Christi tells us how she's defined her own custom *Christi*anity and we chat about the importance of how you speak to yourself, scheduling downtime for yourself, and how to quiet negative talk in your head. This episode is servin' up laughs with a big scoop of self-love and body positivity! In closing, Leah and Rach give Christi (@christichiello) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Manifest Mindset" with Frank Castillo

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Claaaasic Frank! Frank “The Champ” Castillo (Comedy Central’s "Roast Battle" Season 2 winner & stand-up comic) puff-puff-laughs with us for this super feel-good episode. Frank realizes his mom is, like, definitely a witch and we all realize our “fun” aunts/uncles are, like, definitely stoners. We dig into Mexican magic, how Frank's mom believes more in tarot cards than she does him, how Frank’s mindset manifested his Roast Battle win, and we all agree on the true key to success: just being a gosh-darn good person. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Frank a very specific Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Flip the Money Script" with Gaby Dunn

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Leah & Rach get woo-woo talkin’ about moo-moo-lah with author/comedian Gaby Dunn (BuzzFeed, Bad with Money podcast). Sh*t gets real as we discuss student loan debt becoming a national crisis, the challenges of breaking out of being broke, manifesting money, financial abuse, and how to re-write your ‘money script’. We try to find a positive spin, but not gonna lie, money is a Devil you should know. Leah talks about the times (yes, plural) she’s been scammed, Rach updates us on her sexual healing retreat, and Gaby lets us in on which country to run off to to avoid taxes (half jk). In closing, Leah & Rachel give Gaby (@gabyroad) a wise Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Astrology for Dummies" with Pro Witch Sarah Paasch

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000

You. Are. Welcome. Witches. This episode with the mega-gifted astrologer & Pro-Witch Sarah Paasch is a gift for your ears and your soul. Leah, Rach, and Sarah sync up in a metaphysical “red-tent” to let all their wisdom flow! You will *finally* understand Mercury retrograde, why you should welcome its confusion (FYI: “confusion preceeds clarity”), and Sarah breaks down birth charts for these basic witches. Leah preps for her Saturn Return, Rach preps for her sexual healing retreat, and Sarah (@sarah_paasch) shares how the stars were her gateway drug in going from a pharmacist to a psychic in her spiritual “coming out” story. In closing, the three women pull one Goddess Card reading to rule them all.

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"Let Go and Let Love" with Ashley Iaconetti

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Can I steal you for a sec to listen to this ep? Boss-queen Ashley Iaconetti (The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, and host of the "I Don't Get It" podcast) gets witchy with us and we're talkin' 'bout lurrrve, baby! In this episode, we get real about the importance of emotional honesty, love baths & spells, how Ashley manifested her fiancé Jared into her life, how The Bachelor editors pick who to make look crazy, and Leah tells Ashley about the time a notorious Bachelor hit on her. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Ashley (@ashleyiaconetti) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"The Soul Sisterhood" with Teela LaRoux

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Of course we have the beautiful inside-and-out model Teela LaRoux on the pod for a refreshing talk about the beauty of nature, the feminine, and Mother Nature herself. We don't know if it was the Super Blood Wolf Moon/Lunar Eclipse in the air or if we're simply in total alignment, but our synchronicities are off the charts! Teela tells us about manifesting with oil, why the French do everything better, what it's like being a bad-ass tattoo-clad model, and how healing is not a straight line. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Teela (@teelalaroux) a Goddess Oracle Card reading that she receives with grace.

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"EpicEpicurean" with EpicLloyd

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

We get dark in the most light-hearted way with comedian Lloyd "EpicLloyd" Ahlquist ("Epic Rap Battles of History" on YouTube) as we dive into life, death, and how we humans get caught up in the Paradox of Choice. We chat with the self-described "Epicurean" about how men are like taxis, how Lloyd got duped by a psychic, and why Leah can never date a guy named "Ryan". In closing, Leah and Rachel give EpicLloyd (@theepiclloyd) a Goddess Oracle Card reading and the future is lookin' bright.

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"Blackbird, Fly" with Pro Witch Kira von Sutra

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Watch out, ladies and gents - we got a spooky b*tch in the stu, Pro Witch Kira von Sutra! Not shy of the occult, Kira shares with us what it's like to serve a dark Pagan goddess. In her case: the Morrigan. We learn the truth about fairies, touch on psychic mindmelds, and the new discoveries behind Quantum Entanglement. Also, Kira tells us all about the demon that lived in her house! Keep your mouth shut so that demons won't enter through you, but keep your ears open for Kira's Tarot tips for beginners. In closing, Kira (@kiravonsutra) gives both Rachel and Leah a tarot card reading!

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"Light it Up & Burn it Down" with Mary Jane Gibson

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Writer/performer and co-host of Weed & Grub podcast Mary Jane Gibson is a highlarious Goddess who radiates with love, laughter, and warmth. Do you believe there is a beyond, or is it just in our brains? As Leah puts it so profoundly, perhaps they are one in the same. We get fiery talking about Burning Man, astrology, WikiFeet, and what happens to us after we die. Oh, and we were blazin' it up, so you're welcome for all the highdeas on the Universe. In closing, Leah and Rach give Mary Jane (@thisismaryjane_) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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BONUS: Basic Blessings of 2018

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

As 2018 comes to a close, here is our gift to you, the true gift that keeps on giving: gratitude! This special *BONUS* episode is a Basic Blessings compilation of everything Leah, Rachel, and their incredible guests have been grateful for in 2018. What have YOU been grateful for? Let us know on IG @BasicWitchesPod! See you in 2019, witches. xo

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"Getting Uncomfortable" with Darren Bousman

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Lores and legends, secret societies, and the real-life occult… these are a few of Darren Bousman's favorite things! Roast some marshmallows ‘cause Darren has some spooky stories that’ll make you feel like we’re sitting around a campfire! From his big break directing Saw II, III, and IV to life as a father, we dive deep into the darkness of demons and the light of magic. We know that we don’t know anything and each Leah, Rach, and Darren profess that the power of life lies in staying out of your comfort zone. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Darren a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Everything is Always Working Out for Me" with Natasha Estrada

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Your favorite baby witches are joined by mama witch/comedian/burlesque dancer/musician/QUEEN, Natasha Estrada for one of our most feel-good eps yet. Quite literally, we talk about feeling yourself physically and emotionally. We take a trip talking about psychedelics, ritual baths, the art of Tapping, and the hippie Canadian commune Natasha was raised in. Leah gets caught having sex, Natasha is crushing hard on Danny Devito, Rach continues opening up about being open, and guess what? They’re all proud of it. In closing, Rach and Leah give Natasha (@natashaestrada) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"The Angels and the A-List" with Santina Muha

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Remember how we used to be able to watch a movie and *not* feel bad about being “unproductive”? Hilarious actor/writer Santina Muha tells us what she learned from being hospitalized for months as a kid: it’s okay to slow down and just color! Leah totally gets it ‘cuz rehab was like her summer camp. This episode is all about The Secret and the stars! From Santina crossing over and talking to God after a near-death accident, to manifesting meeting her #1 celebrity crush, to finding the parallels of fame and life in a wheelchair. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Santina (@santinamuha) a rare *TRIPLE* Goddess Oracle Card Reading you won’t believe yet can’t deny!

Note: Unbeknownst to us, we had a microphone issue so Rach is a little hard to hear, but we promise it is a good convo! Please still love us. Please? PLEEEEASE!!

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"Unconditional Love" with Morgan Jay

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Your fav bb witches are joined by sexy self-love practicing stand-up comic & singer/songwriter Morgan Jay. After he serenades us (Swoon City!), we break-down his broody, brash, and hilarious lyrics and the moments in his life that inspired them. Rach and Leah chat with Morgan about the importance of dressing well as self-care, the after(life)-effects of ghosting, and we get a much-delayed update on Leah's (ex*) lover. In closing, Leah and Rachel give Morgan (@morganjay) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Sickness and Self-Worth" with Stephanie Mickus

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000

'Tis the season... flu season! And how appropriate you'll hear Rachel's cough drop for the entire episode, so you're welcome for those ASMR tingles! Synchronistically, Leah and Rach are joined by writer Stephanie Mickus who grew up with serious Crohn's disease, has been in and out of hospitals, and even went on a Make-A-Wish patronage to holy water. We chat about how sickness can affect your self-worth, EDMR therapy, Pocket Mantras, visceral organ manipulation, Radical Aliveness Core Energetics therapy, and of course, her movie she wrote, "Hope Springs Eternal" (streaming now on Netflix!!). In closing, we give Stephanie (@smickable) a Goddess Oracle Card reading... until an evil spirit intervenes and puts a stop to it.

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"Healing Hands" with Natasha Chandel

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Leah and Rachel kick it in the stu with actor/writer and host of the Kinda Dating podcast, Natasha Chandel, for another enlightening episode. In this ep, we myth-bust the Salem Witch Trials, learn about Natasha's healing hands, how #MeToo has improved the "casting couch" culture in India, and Rachel's body gets possessed!!!! ...by the flu. Natasha tells us you know everything you need to know about a partner in Week One... but of course, we'll pretend we didn't hear that and just cruise past those red flags. Oopsies! In closing, Leah gives Natasha (@natashachandel) a Goddess Oracle Card reading where we get revisited by a very *focused* (and clearly persistent) Goddess.

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"Discerning Polyamory" with Eli Olsberg

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Stand-up comedian and poly proponent Eli Olsberg joins us and opens the box on all things open-relationships! Eli gives us the scoop on compersion, birth charts, AstroMemes, and where he found the best cosmic dating advice: in a tweet. Rach asks Eli for advice on when to disclose her openness to a new lover and Leah sticks up for monogamy - she wants to find "The One", while Rach and Eli want "The One, The Two, The Three..." In closing, Rachel and Leah give Eli (@eliolsberg) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Witchcraft = Wisdom" with Pro-Witch Amanda Yates Garcia (The Oracle of Los Angeles)

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 18:52:36 +0000

Manifestation Nation! Leah lets us in on how she manifested a part in Kevin Smith's movie and recently finally got to meet him (!!) and Rach manifested exactly what she asked for just days after a BW full moon sigil magic ceremony. Leah and Rachel are then joined by super-Pro Witch Amanda Yates Garcia (aka The Oracle of Los Angeles). She's got resting witch face and nothin' but knowledge! We chat about the Divine Feminine Uprising, receiving gifts from the beyond, the difference between male & female marijuana plants, the power of being present, and how women's wombs are basically a WiFi network. (Password: Cramps1!) In closing, Amanda gives herself a speed read Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"ClitSit & the Magic of Sexual Healing" with Pro Witch Aidi Kansas

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Aidi Kansas schools us on the psychic/sexual connections, quantum healing, and the movement she’s started called #ClitSit. Turns out your “school slut” was for sure a feminist hero, you can have energy orgasms, and we find out the reason you might “P.E.A.” yourself over a new crush. Aidi gives us a recipe to manifestation through something called “clitabis” - 1 part weed, a dash of meditation, and a whole lotta holding your…self *wink*. In closing, we give Aidi a Goddess Oracle Card reading that is *sPoOkiLy* accurate. // Also, check our insta for a witchy GIVEAWAY brought to you by Witch Baby Soap!

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"New You, New York" with Chelsea Gehr

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Leah and Rachel get witchy with boss make-up artist and SkinnedCare founder Chelsea Gehr before she moves to NYC to work with the best in the biz and, obvi, meet her future hubby. We chat about attachment styles in adult relationships and how staying with those that disrespect us, we’re actually disrespecting ourselves. Chels wants to move away from LA dating, Rach wants to get on Raya, and Leah finally decides to sever ties with her emotionally unavailable lover. If only we could just MANifest a perfect guy! In closing, we give Chelsea (@mermaidpuss) a Goddess Oracle Card reading and, witchily enough, she and her goddess are wearing almost the exact same thing.

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"Let's Be B*tches" with Dani Fernandez

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Dani Fernandez (comedian/host with some real Bruja blood in her!) joins us as we shed some tears for swipe culture, learn what it’s like to be attracted to nice guys (say what?!), and realize it’s time for more male allies to help in women’s fight for respect. Woof! Leah and Rach are both heart-tired regarding the #MeToo movement and from being *trick*-or-treated into dates disguised as business meetings. In closing, we give Dani (@msdanifernandez) a Goddess Oracle Card reading where one of our fav Goddesses makes a comeback to encourage her.

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"Dance It Out" with Box of Beats (Brandon Martinez)

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

In a Basic Witches first, Rach and Leah are accidentally totally stoned, but still manage to converse about the power of music, the long-game of creative careers, and the magical unknown with our guest, the insanely talented beatboxer/live-looper, Box of Beats (Brandon Martinez). B.O.B. (not the one that believes the Earth is flat) tells us how surrendering to life makes magic happen and that no one is ever supposed to understand this ish. The mega-musican blesses us with his dope AF beatboxing, but in closing, we bless him with a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

*Warning: Do not listen to this sitting down or driving because you will want to DANCE YOUR FACE OFF.*

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"Cuddling" with Pro Witch Christina Hepburn

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Just call out her name, and you know wherever you are, she’ll come cuddlin’: it’s Pro Witch and Pro Cuddler, Christina Hepburn! From Christina’s cuddle sesh with The Hill’s Speidi (yes, that Speidi) to corn making hornets work for them (yaaas, corn!), we’ve got the birds and the bees covered in this episode. We'll learn about “heart hugs”, “dry willies”, and how spooning is like, sooo mainstream. After Christina, Rachel, and Leah’s on-air hand orgy, they chat about consent as it applies to cuddling and how if our society was more comfortable with touch, men & women could be better platonic friends. In closing, Christina (@chrihepburn) gets a very peaceful Goddess Oracle Card reading. You're gonna heal - er, hear* - all about it!

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"21st Century Gentleman" with Tayo Rockson

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000

TedX speaker Tayo Rockson, who happens to be a Scorpio/Ravenclaw like Rach, joins us as we discuss masculinity, femininity, the 5 houses of health, and how boys need to cry!!! Tayo enlightens us on his journey from boyhood to manhood and learning how to navigate his own emotions in an over-masculine world. Tayo's 21st Century Gentleman manifesto is officially on Rachel & Leah's “required reading list” for future lovers - so read up, boys & girls. In closing, Tayo (@tayorockson) is very bold to let Rachel and Leah give him a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"The Magical Unknown" with Alison Rich

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Alison Rich: Harvard grad, actor/writer, and… Scientology tourist? In this hot hot ep, we dive into the magic of not knowing, intuitive eating, and Rach & Leah each define what being a “witch” means to them. After being “dream-adjacent” at a little show called Saturday Night Live, Alison walks us through her journey of getting and losing that job and yet, it was all for her maximum benefit. And don’t worry - we finally revisit Rachel’s break-up and she somehow ends up passing along some good, tangible dating advice! In closing, Rachel & Leah give Alison (@alisonrich123) a Goddess Oracle Card reading.

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"Kali Girl" with Hayley Marie Norman

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Hayley Marie Norman (actress/comedian, host on Access Hollywood) gets witchy with us as we talk sex magik, vintage masturbation, and crystals for your vajeen. Hayley is a clairvoyant badass vegan boss bish who has dinners with icons and dishes exclusively to Basic Witches about everyone’s new favorite Royal. Plus, she tells the story of how her dog dying led her to her future husband… and then manifested its way back as her cat. In closing, we have Hayley (@hipslipsandfingertips) give herself her own Goddess Oracle Card reading. Welcome to Access Hayleywood!

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"Sick Tricks in Sick Places" with Andrew Michaan

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Come and chill out with surfer/skater Andrew Michaan (comedian/writer/actor), brah. Leah got stood up in Portland, but we're preeetty sure people have had sex there. Andrew enlightens us about Cargo cults, Burning Man, the road rules of the ocean, and we dissect how social media has affected all of us - negatively and positively. In closing, Rachel and Leah give chill-skeptic Andrew (@andrewmichaan) a Goddess Oracle Card reading. Do they make a believer out of him? Only one way to find out!

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"Just be a Human Being" with Oscar Montoya

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Remember getting your heart broken? Yeah, that sucked, right? Leah, Rachel, and Oscar Montoya (comedian/actor/UCB performer) dish all about dating, relationships, and (the inevitable) break-ups in one of the most intimate chats yet. Rach finally meets a guy at Trader Joe’s, but she may need to return him for store credit. Oscar manifests the f out of a sexual fantasy you won’t want to miss (!!) and gives his best dating advice. In closing, Oscar (@ozzymo) gets SHOOK by his Goddess Oracle card reading.

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"Don't Be Tarot-fied" with Pro Witch Lindsay O'Brien

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 11:00:00 +0000

We just some cute widdle baby Basic Witches, but Mama Witch Lindsay O’Brien (tarot card reader) is on this week's episode to enlighten the heavens out of us. We discover that vacations are the death card of relationships, past lovers are just farts in the wind, and ghosts will try to steal your Lush products. Both Rachel and Leah cry during this episode, so be sure to hear their OMG-try-not-to-bawl voices. Leah’s tarot-fied of the LA dating scene, but Lindsay (@aliendsay) gives her a reading to shine light on her barking dog.

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“Gryffindor in the Streets, Slytherin in the Sheets” with Kelsey Darragh

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Rach discovers she’s a unicorn when it comes to three-way partnerships, Leah’s for sure a confirmed stoner, and guest Kelsey Darragh (BuzzFeed) gives them her own reading… of a different kind of magic. Also, tune in to find out where you can finally get your hands on alcoholic butter beer… kind of. In closing, Kelsey (@KelseyDarragh) gets an Oracle Goddess Card reading.

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"Follow Your Intu-witchin'" with Mike Glazer

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0000

We have a CRAZY accurate card reading for our first episode! Rach and Leah take Mike Glazer (writer/comedian, BuzzFeed’s High Guys) from being spooked to feeling alive! Together we discover Monster Energy’s inherent tie to hyper-masculinity, and then Leah and Rach share (maybe too much?) about the personalities of their respective... "areas". In closing, Rachel and Leah give Mike (@glazerboohoohoo) a Goddess Oracle Card reading!

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“Oh, The Places You’ll Go” with Kasey Koop

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Leah poo-poo's religions that don’t allow jewelry, Rachel poo-poo's Nebraska for who knows why, and guest Kasey Koop (writer/comedian/stripper) educates the poo-poo out of us on life as a sex worker. In this episode, we strip apart society, norms, legislature, and discuss the divine feminine uprising. In closing, Kasey (@KaseyKoop) gets an Oracle Goddess Card reading.

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“MOAN-ing” with Emma Koenig

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Our sexiest episode yet! (But don’t worry, Rach still talks about her break-up.) Leah used to be in an Abstinence is Kool club but now raves about her bone-buddy. Oh, they grow up so fast. Rachel looks for her dream guy in a grocery store, and guest Emma Koenig (author of “MOAN: Anonymous Essays on Female Orgasm”) blesses us with her sex & dating wisdom. In closing, Emma (@emjuko) gets her Oracle Goddess Card reading.

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2020 Basic Blessings & 2021 (Wo)Manifestations with Leah

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