This week the Semi-Woo duo sits down with self-proclaimed witch Jen Siomacco in a classic woo woo episode. In addition to casting spells and whipping up potions Jen heads up Catalyst Wedding Magazine which caters to "feminists, the LGBTQ community and woke folk." We discuss the real origins of the Salem witch trials, cultural appropriation of spiritual practices and why Jen will never again put a hex on a living being!

Over the last few weeks, Semi-Woo co-host Heather went through the toughest 10 days of her life. She attended a 10-day silent Vipannasa meditation retreat and feels like a completely new person. Tune to in find out how 3 whole days of noticing your breath on the top of your lip with yield the same results as an intense plant medicine ceremony. Heather now knows what it feels like to experience one's self as a truly vibrational being on a sub-atomic level!

Today's podcast is interesting, inspiring and very eye-opening. What does it mean to be a sex worker in the world today? We sit down with Family in Woo and long time friend J. Leigh to discuss sex worker rights and the fight for fair representation in the current atmosphere of human rights advocacy on a broader scope. Laugh, back us up with an amen and expand in this rousing Semi-Woo episode (we promise this ain't your grandmas podcast!)

You're a Feminist and you want to work to further the cause and keep food on table, but how? Enter Feminist Camp. In this week's episode we sit down with activist, photographer and all-around super woman Carly Romeo. As Director of Feminist Camp her work empowers feminists to find their place and build their skills, "translating theory into action."

 Enjoy this laughter-filled episode that includes Carly’s take on where we’re headed in our global pursuit of equality.

Today podcaster and science-loving comedian Shane Mauss joins the 'Woo. If you’ve ever wondered what 100 DMT trips will do to your mind and your waking life, Shane is your dude. He’s spent the last few years touring with his psychedelic comedy show which is “part stand-up, part funny stories of experiences, and part Ted Talk.” He also runs weekly science podcast, Here We Are. Has all of our reality has been dreamed up by our ancestors sitting around a campfire? You’ll find out in this trippy epis

Another classic "Heather and Amanda" episode of Semi-Woo featuring Heather's recent relationship and a plant-medicine-induced breakup. What happens when you mix powerful weed oil into a nice, warm soup? Well, it may just give you insight into your relationship, your job, where your money is being spent and how to heal all of these areas of your life. Tune in to hear all of the insights on this week's episode.

Semi-Woo is broadcasting from Gaia Sagrada Plant Medicine Retreat Center in southern Ecuador. Amanda sits down in the Goddess Temple with one of her fellow work exchangers, Manuel Bourget. Manuel started his journey with Ayahuasca 3 years ago in Costa Rica. Since his first ceremony, he has learned what it means to have an open heart, how to grow in confidence and what the energy force that drives all life is.

In episode 1 of Season 2, we discussed Amanda's personal journey all over Mexico & Jamaica. Today, we get an in-depth look at her time as a teacher & facilitator at MycoMeditations Mushroom Retreat. This "Psychedelic Specialists Retreat" featured comedian Shane Mauss, psychedelic researcher Katherine Maclean, Ph.D. and art integration healer Eileen Hall. The 10-day retreat was magical, transformational and a whole lot of fun. Listen in to all the mystical details, mon! Semiwoo.com

This week Heather and Amanda are joined by best friend Sarah Perry for a stimulating round table discussion on online dating. We share our different juicy stories, perspectives, cautionary tales and hopes for the future of responsible, conscious relationships in this rousing episode you won't want to miss!