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  • Autumn unhurried

    As we bid farewell to summer and welcome in the autumn season, I've allowed myself the time and space to do so gently. Consumerism around fall makeovers, home decor and overpriced pumpkin spiced coffee has inspired me to find my own rhythm this year. I've been traversing the hedgerows instead of the shops, appreciating the abundance in nature, noting the blessings I already have and slipping into the new season in my own way. Join me as I make a rosehip syrup with my children, a spiced sugar scrub for simple self care and share delicious recipes and dinner ideas that will put us all in an autumnal mood.  So as the leaves turn and the season shifts, let's welcome autumn in. With a little more intention, a little less consumption and an appreciation for what we already have.

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    36 min
  • Blackberries & surprising discoveries

    Join me as I soak up the last glorious days of late summer. I've been foraging in the hedgerows and this led me to discover the astonishing history, folklore, magic and medicinal qualities of our most promiscuous of wild berries, the blackberry. This journey took some bizarre turns, revealing the dark secrets of Sleeping Beauty and how the number 9 has it's own unique magic, hiding in plain sight. I'll also be sharing some cosy book recommendations, cooking inspiration, health insights and surprising discoveries about how our mind and body are truly connected. 

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    47 min
  • Wildflowers & Motherhood

    Join me as I revel in midsummer's energy, visit a friend and her magical home and enjoy reiki with some peace and quiet. I'll also give you an honest and deeply personal account of my motherhood experience. I welcome you into my life behind the microphone, share my personal style of gentle parenting, how I handle tantrums and stay sane with two small children. I open up about my current identity crisis about being a stay at home mum, my post natal ptsd and of course share the joys this lifestyle brings. It wouldn't be a summer episode without talk of wildflowers, a delicious recipe and anecdotes about life at home, so I hope you enjoy coming along for the ride.

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    Wealthy Witches Membership
    Sheena's Substack
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    Witch Wavelength Podcast
    Books and Oracle Deck
    Sheena's band Morrigans Path
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Spring bluebells & some shocking news

    Join me for some bluebell folklore, book recommendations, a spot of escapism and an update with some shocking news that blew up my mental health! I also share tips and tricks for spiritual spring cleaning, a spring detox and my toolkit for an energetic reset.

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    Book Recommendations:

    The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris

    The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane & Jackie Morris

    Spring Is The Only Season by Simon Barnes

    Rewild Yourself: 23 Spellbinding Ways To Make Nature More Visible

    The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton

    The Chestnut Springs series (books 1 to 5) by Elsie Silver

    The Rosehill Series (books 1 to 4) by Elsie Siver


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    44 min
  • Slow Living

    Slow Living - what do these words mean to you? For me it's about cultivating a mindset not an aesthetic. Join me as I share how slow living has reshaped life, my perspective and softened the way I interact with myself and the outside world. Slow Living isn't just about romanticising your life, it’s about slowing down long enough to notice what you truly value and enjoy, and how to bring more of this into your life. If a calmer, joyful and more fulfilling way of life appeals to you, you don't need to wait, you can start right now.

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    37 min
  • Slow & Steady January

    Feeling the winter blues? Beat them with me as I utilise my SAD toolkit to keep the blues at bay. In this uplifting episode I'll give you my slow living tips and tricks for winter self care. Join me as I seek out the little joys and make homelife as cosy as possible. Take a peek inside my winter wardrobe, I’ll share my daily routines, plus tweaks I've made to align my body, mind and home with the season.

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    Book Recommendations:

    The Gifts of Winter by Dr. Stephanie Fitzgerald

    At home, A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson

    The Grail Maiden by Sheena Cundy


    Mentions:

    For All The Women by Donna Ashworth

    Words to Live By (journal) by Donna Ashworth

    Period Power by Maisie Hill

    Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley 

    The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst

    Wintering by Katherine May

    Morgan is my Name by Sophie Keetch 


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    39 min
  • Christmas & festive folklore

    Merry Christmas everyone! Join me for a cosy chat, my tips and tricks for the season and an exploration of our festive traditions. Have you ever wondered why we send Christmas cards or kiss under the mistletoe? Where did Father Christmas come from? What are the quirky stories behind our favourite carols and did our Christmas tree originate from pagan sacrifice? Find out in this festive episode of Rooted by Nature.

    Book recommendations:

    The Book of Christmas by Christopher Winn

    Merry Midwinter by Gillian Monks

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    35 min
  • Festive Nesting

    Snuggle up and get cosy with me, as I share delicious recipes, get ahead tips & tricks and my favourite podcast and books for the festive season. I shine a light on seasonal overwhelm, making moments of calm and my plans to prevent boxing day burn out.

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    Postage address for Father Christmas:
    Father Christmas, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ                                              Deadline 10/12/2025

    Recommendations:

    The Calm Christmas Podcast

    Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton 

    Nigel Slater’s Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater

    Christmas at River Cottage by Lucy Brazier

    Merry Midwinter by Gillian Monks

    Hettie Nettle’s Handbook for Hedgewitches by Claire Barker

    Grail Maiden by Sheena Cundy

    The Book of Christmas: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Festive Traditions by Christopher Winn

    Recipes:

    Nigella Lawson’s Linzer cookies

    Toffee Popcorn: ⅓ cup of popping corn, golden syrup, butter & brown sugar

    Festive ham: 1kg of boneless gammon, fresh water, bay leaves, pimento berries, black peppercorns, juniper berries, star anise, cinnamon sticks, crushed cardamom pods, coriander seeds, nutmeg, apple slices and orange peel.


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    35 min
  • Pumpkin Spice

    Pumpkin spice and all things nice, welcome to the cosy season! Join me as I take my children on pumpkin themed adventures, bake delicious autumnal treats and curl up under blankets, drinking pumpkin spiced lattes and reading good books by candlelight.

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    Recommendations:

    A Wilder Way, How Gardens Grow Us by Poppy Okatcha 

    Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales (book 3) by Heather Fawcett

    Rewitched & Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood 

    Tolkien film released 2019 (currently on Disney)

    Celebrity Traitors, UK 2025 (currently on BBC iPlayer)

    Jamie Oliver's Pumpkin Pie recipe



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    34 min
  • Tea with a kitchen witch

    Join me for a cosy chat over tea with Kitchen Witch, Rachel Patterson. Rachel has penned over 30 witchcraft books and runs an online kitchen witch school, among many other magical endeavours. We discuss deities, finding magic in the mundane and how to connect with the land under our feet and the energy in our homes. We delve into personal relationships, how unique our lives and beliefs can be, and how interwoven nature connection and spirituality truly are.

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    Rachel’s links:

    Website: https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk/

    Books: https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk/my-books

    Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kitchenwitchuk

    Podcast: https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk/podcast

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    56 min

About Rooted by Nature

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I’m Samantha Sear, a podcaster, homemaker and stay-at-home-mum. In this podcast I explore the magic and wonders of the natural world. I give tips and insights on aligning with the seasons,…

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