That Pagan Mom

By LiveLaughLore

Parenting, Paganism, and Podcast. Oh my.

My house is messy but my kid and ancestors are fed, and the altar is clean. That's all I can ask for... right?

Wrong. I want the world, and I want it for you... more

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How many episodes does That Pagan Mom have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

That Pagan Mom episodes:

April 03, 2024 Wheel of The Year Bonus Series - Ostara
This Big Wheel keeps turning and I am here to talk to y'all about it!
This episode has it all:
Books
Rabbits
Ecobricks
Erika coming clean about how she has no idea how to pronounce Eostre.
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Bede - The Reckoning of Time
Jacob Grimm - Deutsche Mythologie (Teutonic Mythology)
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Flora & the First Day of Spring by Kathleen Converse and Hanna Sultanova
Yasmin the Gardener by Saadia Faruqi and Hatem Aly
Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations by Laura Purdie Salas and Micha Archer
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Spring Equinox Pinterest Folder
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49min
March 24, 2024 Episode 9 - Corned Beef & Watermelon Emojis
Watermelon emojis for Palestine.
Corned beef for Irish American heritage.
Calls for a ceasefire because genocide is wrong and never again is now.
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Contact the White House directly to demand a ceasefire.
Go here to get the contact information for your government representatives.
Jewish Voices for Peace - Call for Ceasefire
Action Network - Call of Ceasefire
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Saint Patrick's Confessio
The Myth and Truth of Saint Patrick
Post on Morgan Daimler's blog Living Liminally from 2012
...more
27min
March 16, 2024 Episode 8 - Paper Chain Gang
In this episode, I discuss creating family traditions and building a community with the people inside your home (kids, parents, in-laws, that one feral Aunt...everybody).
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That Pagan Mom Patreon!
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Special thank you to Halloween Eve for the following book recommendations!
Waterfire Saga - Deep Blue (first book) webpage
Emily Windsnap Series website
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Moon Dust Press
Everyday Heathenry blog
...more
54min
March 06, 2024 Episode 7 - Ephraim Longstocking: The King We Didn't Vote For.
Captain Longstocking is kinda a turd, but Pippi? She's amazing. So get you something to drink and settle in cause this episode is a fantastic voyage.
⁠Pinterest - Pippi Longstocking folder⁠
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⁠IKEA website⁠
⁠New Scandinavian Cooking - Norwegian pancakes recipe⁠
⁠Learn about Fika!⁠
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⁠Kindness Rocks Project⁠
⁠Painted Rocks App⁠
⁠Let's Roam App⁠
⁠iNaturalist - Seek App⁠
⁠Geocaching App⁠
...more
55min
February 29, 2024 Episode 6 - Wanna Come to My Mermaid Party?
This episode is about Mami Wata and a small portion of what that name means. So get some water and settle in because these episodes keep getting longer...
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Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity.
Academia page for Dr. Wehmeyer
Techdren - Technology for Children

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Bodyscripts: Mami Wata, Diaspora, and Circum-Atlantic Performance by Dr. Elyan J Hill on Academia

Video Talk Dancing Altars given by Dr. Elyan J Hill at Harvard Divinity School on February 22nd, 2023
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Mamai Wata Wikipedia
Yemaya Wikipedia
Oshun Wikipedia
Lwa and Order - La Sirene
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Mermaid Kenzie, Protector of the Deeps by Charlotte Watson Sherman
Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
Mermaid Days series by Kyle Lukoff & Kat Uno
Skin of the Sea & Soul of the Deep by Natasha Bowen
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Mermaid Party Pinterest Folder
The Mermaid Parade Webside
Mermaid Parade Pictures on Brooklyn Vegan
Get the Libby App
...more
46min
February 22, 2024 Episode 5 - Mawu Asked For Help and You Can Too.
This episode is about Mawu-Lisa, Ayida-Weddo, and the February full moon.
I touch base on LGBTQIA2S+ issues and the importance of showing up for and protecting our kids; and remind us all that it is okay to seek help. Yes, even for you.
Below is a list of links for crisis hotlines - both call and text - in the United States and internationally.
988 help line
Crisis text line for the U.S.
Crisis text lines for Canada, Ireland, and the U.K.
List of Help Lines on PFLAG website - not just for the LGBTQIA2S community
International crisis help lines listed on the psychology today website - this list covers a lot of countries so please check to see if they yours
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Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity.
Dr. Wehmeyer's Academia page
Techdren - Technology for Children
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Mawu - Wikipedia page
Journeying to the Goddess - Goddess Mawu
Ayida-Weddo - Wikipedia page
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57min
February 14, 2024 Episode 4 - All Hail the Cosmic Librarian
Anansi, the trickster spider, weaves tales of wit and wisdom.
Spinning webs of laughter and learning for all who stop and listen.

Special thank you to Dr. Wehmeyer for all of his help with the stories featured in each of February's episodes.
Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity.

Dr. Wehmeyer's Academia page
Techdren is a great organization and you should check them out!
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Jamaica Anansi Stories compiled by Martha Warren Beckwith
Wikipedia page with popular Anansi stories
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Amazon link for the Anansi stories done by Rabbit Ears and Listening Library - CHECK YOUR LIBRARY BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ANYTHING.

Anansi and the Golden Pot - read aloud by Taiye Selasi - YouTube story
Anansi Goes to Lunch - YouTube story
Anansi and the Melon - YouTube story

Anansi Series by Eric A Kimmel - Goodreads page
Anansi Crafts Pinterest Board - That Pagan Mom
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30min
February 06, 2024 Episode 3 - Are you there Mbombo? It's me, Erika.
Come with me and you'll be in a world that was vomited into creation...
This episode is about Mbombo, child labor, and Black History Month.
Special thank you to Dr. Wehmeyer for all of his help with the stories featured in each of February's episodes.
Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity.
His Academia page can be found here.
Techdren is the organization I mentioned briefly while thanking Dr. Wehmeyer in the episode.
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COTECCO Project Information
CECC hearing on child labor and forced labor in the DRC
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Bumba Vomits Up The Universe - Oxford Reference
Mbomba Story - Wikipedia
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Irish Slave Myth - Wikipedia
Irish Slave Myth - Bunk History
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33min
January 30, 2024 Wheel of The Year Bonus Series - Imbolc
This Big Wheel keeps turning and I am here to talk to you all about it!
In this episode I ramble a bit (a lot) about Imbolc, Groundhog Day, and how much I adore my bestie.
So grab a beverage and join me for some Wheel of The Year talk!
Warning: I swear.
None of the links below are affiliate links.

Academia Page for Dr. Annie C. Humphrey.
Pinterest board of WoTY/Sabbat craft ideas.
Groundhog Day Live Stream - starts at 6 am eastern on Friday, Feb 2nd, 2024.
Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website - they have a shop!
OBOD website - search 'Brigid' for more info about the Goddess & Saint!
Pooka Pages
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39min
January 23, 2024 Episode 2 - OMG The Moon Told Me It Thinks You're Cute
In this episode, I talk about the Full Moon in Leo on Jan 25th, 2024, outline an all-ages self-love ritual, and give some book recommendations. Please check below for links to the books as well as the Libby app and The Farmer's Almanac.
Also, heads up as always...there is swearing.

The Libby app by Overdrive is, by far, my most used app. It does everything that Kindle and Audible do but...wait for it...it's free.
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
A Full Moon is Rising by Marilyn Singer and Julia Cairns
Full Moon Lore by Ellen Wahi and Ashley Stewart - this is an Amazon link because I couldn't find a website for the book. This is NOT an affiliated link.
Isadora Moon books by Harriet Muncaster
What the Farmer's Almanac says about the January Full Moon.

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24min

FAQs about That Pagan Mom:

How many episodes does That Pagan Mom have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.