The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks

Moot Loot Episode of #TBWP Hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch The show has naturally evolved over time with a fresh new vibe and this episode’s theme is Poisonous Plants by The Wiccan Lady- Louise Bloomer based in Leeds.

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((DISCLAIMER- swear words, brief mentions of witch trial killings, people dying from poisons)

With special thanks to TheWiccanLady.co.uk
Music by Geoff Hardy
Made on Zencaster.   

This is a new chapter episode where the show takes on a fresh vibe.  The show has naturally evolved  over time and the theme is aptly named ......MANIFEST!  Hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch

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((DISCLAIMER- swear words, brief mentions of depression in childhood and USA gun shooting) 

Mentioned in this episode-

Poem from @es.poetry.4u, 11.11, Manifesting tips, Roxie Nafousie 'MANIFEST' . Susan Greg Life coach, Cult Mother Tarot Reader. 

Direct sound bite with thanks by The Official Madam Adam on Instagram. Music by Geoff Hardy

Made on Zencaster. 

#witchcraft #pagan #wiccan #spirituality #documentary  #lifestyle #manifesting 

WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 10! 

To celebrate this very special milestone, we have our 2nd guest speaker on- Beverley Thornton, a talented pagan photographer. Beverley talks to us about her spiritual journey and pagan /witch representation in photography throughout  history.  From the male gaze “Hags and Slags” to photographing the lovely pagan community of today. 

it is a good one, this one! so pour yourself a drink and listen to The Bell Witch Podcast where we bring you magical content from the perspective of two northern witches with kids in the 21st Century. 

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GUEST SPEAKER @beverleythornton 

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Mentioned in this episode- 

Bone Down Leeds

LS16 Makers Market at High Farm public house

Reiki in the Cosy Caravan at Left Bank,  Burley Park, Leeds

Aspects of the Goddess 

5 Rhythms Dancing 

W.I.T.C.H- Women's International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell.

Frances F Denny- Major Arcana. 2020. Portraits of contemporary American witches.

William Mortenson - the early Hollywood photographer.
Biography- American Grotesque.

Virgil Apger- Iconic photo of Wicked Witch of the West from Wizard of Oz

Photos of Eleanor Ray Bone, Doreen Valiente, Stewart and Janet Farrar from 50s/60s/70s

Ana Mendieta- Earth Body Works.

Mary Beth Edelson.

Siri Kaur- She Tells All. Shopfronts and practitioners from LA Occult shops 2019

Starhawk - influential feminist with who wrote Spiral Dance. Shes in Denny's book of portraits.
Gerald Gardner

WITCH- the political protest group with changing members and different things the acronym stood for. Demonstrations as performance art wearing cloaks and pointed hats.- Aka Women Inspired to Tell Their Collective History.

#photography #witchcraft #magic #wicca #pagan #parenting 

in this episode we speak about one of our favourite topics ever - camping! What witches do at camps, festivals, community, family camping and when it sucks! 

We believe our show is a fun mix of practical magic, poetry, shoutouts and giggles as The Bell Witches reunite for episode 9!
Pour yourself a brew. Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents. 

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Mentioned in this episode- 

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival- https://www.tewkesburymedievalfestival.co.uk/

The Sustainability show- https://www.sustainabilityshow.co.uk/manchester-2023

My Green Pod- https://www.mygreenpod.com/about-us/

Cloud Gardener- https://cloudgardeneruk.co.uk/

Nearly Wild Camping Club- https://nearlywildcamping.org/

Witchfest- https://witchfest.net/

Books-
Ronald Hutton- Queens of the Wild
The Human Planet: how we created the Anthropocene
Simon McGarth- Camping With Kids 

#paganism #witches #parenting #camping #magic #witchcraft #nature 

This is a very special one in which we have our first solitary  presented episode hosted by The Friendly Green Witch, Swailes.  

What are Magic of Gatherings? Fresh from her roaming Swailes chats about grass root camping,  shamanic drum journeying, rituals, sand mandalas and horse box saunas! As well as the usual practical magic tips and witchy shoutouts.
Pour yourself a drink and come hear what its like to live in the wonderful witchy world. 

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Mentioned in this episode-
The Way of the Buzzard- https://thewayofthebuzzard.co.uk/

Lime Tree Farm-  https://sentospa.blogspot.com/p/about-us.htmlrth and Sky | North Yorkshire

Out to Play Festival- Creative Intentions- https://creative-intentions.org/

Creating Circles course- https://www.sallygolightly.co.uk/creating-circles/

Sento Spa- https://sentospa.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html

Bring your Baby Tea and Tarot- https://www.instagram.com/p/CuPvqPsMTSX/

Books-  A Spell Book for the seasons by Tudorbeth
Sacred Circles by Robin Deen Carnes and Sally Craig

We have been covering the four elementals in witchcraft, and this is the final one of the set- beautiful Earth.  This is a very special episode in which we have our first ever guest speaker- Lisa Cutcliffe of Edulis wild foods who introduces us to the joy of foraging for food and magic.
This episode is full to the brim of useful practical pagan associated activities that can be fun for adults and children alike. We bring you more table tennis tips, recall Leeds’s gothic past times and recite an Earth themed poem by Swailes.  
Pour yourself a glass of aqua. Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents. 

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Mentioned in this episode-

Edulis Wild Food- https://www.eduliswildfood.co.uk/

Wheat and Chaff- https://linktr.ee/Wheatandchaff

Sally Golightly- https://www.sallygolightly.co.uk/

Mud and Bloom- https://www.mudandbloom.com/

Den of Delirium- https://www.facebook.com/denofdelirium

Leeds Festival of Gothica- https://www.facebook.com/LeedsFestivalofGothica/

Ellen Cannon Reed- https://www.fellowshipofisiscentral.com/ellen-cannon-reed---a-priestess-remembered

Conscious Crystal Armley-  https://www.consciouscrystal.co.uk/

RSPB- https://www.rspb.org.uk

#WITCHCRAFT #PAGAN #PARENTING #DOCUMENTARY #FORAGING #MAGIC #LIFESTYLE #WICCAN

The next 4 episodes will focus on the four elementals in witchcraft, the third one being Air. 

We chat about our plans, how tricky the elemental of air actually is, how we can connect with it with children and using air in breath work and meditation. Jodie geeks out on the tarot associations and Swailes shares a spell and her poetry.

 Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents.
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Mentioned in this episode-

Conscious Crystal Armley- https://www.consciouscrystal.co.uk/The Crystal Booth, Yeadon- https://www.thecrystalbooth.co.uk/

Brahmakumaris Leeds- https://brahmakumaris.uk/
Box breathing- https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-box-breathing

Spooks  of Haworth- https://spooks.co.uk/

Re Vibe your Zen- https://www.revibeyourzen.com/

 The next 4 episodes will focus on the four elementals in witchcraft, the second one being Water. We chat about retreats, pendulums, the water element around our children and how to honour this beautiful element that we often take for granted. This episode flows like the chosen theme and covers a range of aqua associated activities from water painting to bin dipping!

Swailes talks of her favourite life memories with the element present, including her experience in a floatation tank and her waterbirth,  ending the episode with a water spell and a poem. 

Pour yourself a glass of refreshing aqua and come sit with us two Northern witchy mums as we natter about our pagan parenting life.  

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DISCLAIMER: There is swearing and we don't always stay on topic, but everyone loves an unexpected adventure! #witchcraft #spiritual #alternativeparenting #paganparenting #celebratingthesabbats

Mentioned in this episode-
Mother Shiptons Cave- https://www.mothershipton.co.uk/
Glennie Kindrid- http://glenniekindred.co.uk/
Scott Cunningham- https://www.learnreligions.com/about-scott-cunningham-2562615
Cold Water therapy- https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-water-therapy
Boston Spa- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Spa
Floatation tank therapy- https://infinityfloat.co.uk/
The Beck stones- https://www.thereluctantexplorers.com/ilkley-the-beck-stone
The Wiccan Lady- https://www.thewiccanlady.co.uk/
ES Poetry- https://www.instagram.com/es.poetry.4u/

The next 4 episodes will focus on the 4 elementals in witchcraft, the first one being Fire. We chat about the ghosts we met at Grave Encounters event, the fire element around our children and how to safely involve them in our magical practices in pagan parenting.  People do not have enough fire in their lives in the 21st century and we want to change that! 

We introduce our new Tennis Table Tips, and stay tuned for a special easter egg at the end!
Pour yourself a brew or a glass of mead, come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents. 

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DISCLAIMER: There is swearing and we don't always stay on topic, but everyone loves an unexpected adventure! #witchcraft #spiritual #alternativeparenting #paganparenting #celebratingthesabbats

Mentioned in this episode-
Thornborough Henge - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/thornborough-henges/
Beltane sabbat https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/paganism/holydays/beltane_1.shtml
Skull Duggery Ceamics- https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SkullduggeryCeramics
The Craft Craven-
Kraul Fire Bowl- https://myriadonline.co.uk/kraul-fire-bowl-p-39349
ES Poetry- https://www.instagram.com/es.poetry.4u/
Hex Tarot- https://www.instagram.com/hex_tarot/

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 In our 3rd episode we speak about the Crone aspect of the Triple Moon Goddess archetype ‘Mother, Maiden and Crone’. Discover what the Crone aspect may be like in later life, the Crones we know personally and our fears and hopes on aging.
In this episode we chat about our Easter week, new pets, and announce our very first competition!  Have a laugh hearing about Swailes finding secret stuff in her late mothers house and enjoy this episodes crafty tip about how to make a therapeutic yarn mandala for your magic practice. 

Pour yourself a brew or a glass of mead, come sit with us two northern birds and have a giggle as we go off on tangents. Expect laughter, soothing Yorkshire Mum sofa chat vibes. 

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DISCLAIMER: There is swearing and we don't always stay on topic, but everyone loves an unexpected adventure!#witchcraft #spiritual #alternativeparenting #paganparenting #celebratingthesabbats #wicca #motherhood #parenting #wiccan #folkmagic #tarot #divination  

Mentioned in this episode
The Oldways Oracle - https://www.nomeart.com/

Half Moon Market Leeds- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-half-moon-market-at-the-key-club-tickets-570712505467

Yarn Mandala- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yarn-Mandalas-Beginners-Beyond-meditation/dp/144630910X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LQUXGOH1NK8Q&keywords=yarn+mandala+book&qid=1681317528&sprefix=yarn+mandala%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

Thornborough Henge - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/thornborough-henges/