Every Witch Way

What's this? A second episode in the same week??? Yes! Dana felt bad about missing last week's episode, so she wanted to give all of you wonderful listeners a double tap this week. And the subject is on mindfulness, what it is, and what it means to other people. Tell us, dear listener: what does minfulness mean to you?

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Sources:

What is Mindfulness? - Mindful

Mindfulness Definition | What Is Mindfulness (berkeley.edu)

Mindfulness (apa.org)

How to Practice Mindfulness, According to Experts (prevention.com)

What is mindfulness? : r/Mindfulness (reddit.com)

We're talking about a tangy little dude in today's episode. Alpinia galanga, AKA greater galangal, AKA Low John, AKA Court Case Root. This plant has the rhizome to back its talk up, iffen ya know what I mean?

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Sources:

Alpinia galanga - Plant Finder (missouribotanicalgarden.org)

Galangal Root: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects (healthline.com)

Alpinia galanga - Wikipedia

(PDF) Alpinia galangal-An important medicinal plant: A review (researchgate.net)

Galangal and Ginger Root: What Are the Differences and Health Benefits of Each? (medicinenet.com)

Galangal: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Uses In Ayurveda, Recipes, Side Effects (netmeds.com)

Herbal Magick: Galangal Or Little John Root | Lilith Dorsey (patheos.com)

Ritual Herbs - Galangal Root - Rite of Ritual

GALANGAL ROOT ORGANIC | Star Child

Galangal Root whole (Little John) - Smudge Metaphysical

Galangal Little John Root – Yeyeo Botanica

Hello, friends! Due to some medical issues, there will be no episode this week. I apologize for the late notice, but there will be an episode next week.

Episode 50 is here!!! *cue the horns of celebration* This week, we're talking about the history of herbalism, where to get some information on education courses and certifications, and some personal perspectives from Dana on why herbalism is important.

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Sources:

Traditional medicine has a long history of contributing to conventional medicine and continues to hold promise (who.int)

The History of Herbalism: Folklore – WishGarden Herbs

Historical review of medicinal plants’ usage - PMC (nih.gov)

Herbal History (theherbalacademy.com)

Herb and Spice History (psu.edu)

Herbal Medicine - Herbal Medicine - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)

Herbal medicine Information | Mount Sinai - New York

And 'The Big Book of Herbal Medicine' by Tina Sams

You know 'em, you love 'em. We're talking about the elements: air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. We've got a little bit of worldly philosophy before we get right into the nitty-gritty of the episode, the sandwich meat, if you will. And then we finish it off with some safety tips, because we don't want anyone or any fur babies getting hurt if we can help it.

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Sources: The Untamed Witch & Path of the Witch by Lidia Pradas; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; Grimoire for the Green Witch by Ann Moura;

The Four Elements (mun.ca)

Mexica Four Directions | Aztec 4 Directions (sixthsunridaz.com)

Classical element - Wikipedia

Another manic Monday means another episode of EWWP! What are we talking about today?

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Sources: The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces by Anjou Kiernan; The Path of the Witch by Lidia Pradas; Witchcraft: A Modern Guide by Alestrel Evergreen; The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spell and Spellcraft by Aurora Greenbough and Cathy Jewell;

altar | Etymology of altar by etymonline

Altar | Religious Ceremonies & Symbolism | Britannica

How were personal altars used in ancient Pagan traditions? - Paganism, Religion, Science, The Wild Hunt, TWH Features, Uncovering the Past, Witchcraft

Lararium (vroma.org)

How to Set Up An Altar - The Spirit Nest Guide

• Just in time for Lughnasadh/Lammas! Pachamama is an earth fertility goddess who comes from the Andean culture down in South America. She is one of many earth deities known to man and has survived even the Spanish colonization of South America. Pachamana is still worshiped and venerated today in Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia, and northern Argentina.

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• Sources: Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes;

https://mythlok.com/pachamama/

https://thegoddessgarden.com/pachamama/

https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/pachamama-meaning

https://www.perurail.com/blog-en/day-of-mother-earth-pachamama-raymi/#:~:text=Pachamama%20Raymi%20which%20means%20%E2%80%9CFestival,families%20for%20all%20the%20year.

• In the canals of south Mexico City rests an island that features hundreds of dolls hanging from trees, building structures, bushes, and any other place imaginable. These dolls, which are in varying degrees of decay, are said to watch visitors who come to the island. Offerings are brought to appease the dolls, as well as to ask for blessings and miracles. But what's the history of this island? What's the legend that has made this place such a popular tourist attraction? Listener beware; you're in for a scare...

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• Sources:

https://isladelasmunecas.com/

https://nuevaescuelamexicana.org/leyenda-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-para-imprimir/#google_vignette

https://amadomexico.com/los-misterios-de-la-isla-de-las-munecas-en-xochimilco/

https://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/anthpubs/ucb/text/kas025-014.pdf

https://www.nga.gov/features/slideshows/dolls-from-the-index-of-american-design.html#slide_1

https://charlottesydimby.fr/blogs/news/the-history-of-dolls

https://www.etymonline.com/word/doll

In honor of the first-year anniversary - pod-birth, if you will - I wanted to do something special for me and for you, my wonderful listeners who have given me so much support. I went to Jen at Sacred Moon Circle Apothecary (SMCA) for a Spirit Communication session. Trigger warning: what is discussed in this special episode is very personal and delves into topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

This week, we've got a unique stone to talk about. Terahertz was invented around 2012 by Japanese scientists to help protect the body from harmful radiation and pollutants. It's a stone that shares the same frequency as the Earth herself.

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Sources:

Terahertz: Complete Guide (Updated 2024) | Healing Crystals Co.

Terahertz Stone Meaning, Benefits & Practical Uses: An Insider Guide — Fierce Lynx Designs

Discover the Magic of Terahertz Stone: Meaning, Uses & Benefits (crystalstones.com)