Join us as we continue our herb feature series with this episode all about fennel. Jody offers a collective reading and Natalie introduces the discussion by sharing flavor profile, the edible parts of the plant, and its medicinal properties. Learn about the spiritual aspects of fennel, including its use in protection rituals. We also share a new botanical brew, a tea blend made with fennel seeds. 

In this episode, we're diving deep into a single plant, Calendula, as we introduce a new podcast concept. Our idea is to research, write personal stories, and present on one herb or plant, providing a more well-rounded understanding. Listen as we chat about one of Jody's favorite herbs and share a new botanical brew, Petals + Peaches. 

It's June of 2024 and Mystical Blossoms is getting ready to move! The team has been busy preparing, but we wanted to take a break to talk about what's been happening behind the scenes. In this episode, we're sharing our vision for the new space and answering some of the most-asked questions. We're feeling excited and can't wait until the complete reimagining and grand re-opening of our giftshop and mystical tea bar. 

In this episode we explore the wild, fun, exciting, and often complex world of dating and relationships. We share personal stories, including our 'red flags' and 'green flags'. We talk about helpful practices for understanding what matters to you in relationships and how to share those needs with potential partners. All three of us have explored online dating and we share what worked, what didn't, and tips for staying safe. Romantic relationships are a dynamic part of our lived experience and when we understand ourselves, they can become much easier to navigate. 

This episode we dive deeper into the topic of angel numbers and their significance. Last episode we talked about the ethereal support team we have in angels, guides, and saints and we wanted to talk more about the ways they communicate. We share themes of the angel numbers 111-999, a special Tipsy Witch Drink, and a delicious treat from a first-time local feature, Maria's Mom's Italian Bakery. 

Life can sometimes feel lonely; however, we believe that we are never truly alone. Each person has a team of ethereal support in angels, guides, and saints.  In this episode, we talk about our understanding of the differences between these three beings. Jody introduces some of the major archangels, including Gabriel and Michael. Your team wants you to ask for support, so we talk about ways to engage and to ask for signs. Listen as we share our stories and our faith in the magic of angels, guides. and saints.

As we move into a new year, a season often marked with messages about change, we're thinking less about resolutions and more about intentions. We are powerful and capable of affecting change in our lives and it doesn't have to be motivated by guilt or shame. We create rituals in community — Jody offers a tarot reading for the collective and we share a Tipsy Witch Cocktail featuring Mezcal and celery soda. Listen and learn how to set intentions for yourself throughout the year, to check in with your desires, and to be okay with what you need shifting over time. 

Books Mentioned: 

Slow Drinks by Danny Childs 

With the holiday approaching, grief is something that comes up for many of us. This episode, we share personal experiences of love and loss. We talk about tools for managing the waves of heavy emotions that come with the ending of relationships, with death, and with mourning aspects of the self. Knowing that everyone grieves differently means it's important to meet yourself where you're at and with softness. There are ways to memorialize the dead and rituals for integrating grief. We talk about food as a way of doing this, with recipe headstones, herbs or 'dumb' suppers. This episode includes a collective reading by Jody and our newest Tipsy Witch Mocktail made with our Cool + Calm tea blend. 

This episode is all about ghost stories. We start with a tarot reading for the collective by Jody and explain the differences between ghosts and spirits. We talk about connecting with the spirit realm and share our own personal experiences. This means ancestor work and also protection rituals. We talk about the importance of cleansing with herbs and intention for the home and personal items, especially antiques. Lots of conversations on this topic are about whether or not ghosts exist, but here we believe, and we ain't afraid! 

This episode is all about dreaming! We explore herbs and rituals for supporting a restful night's sleep, since the key component to a rich dreamworld is REM sleep. Touching on the science and moving into more spiritual work, this episode covers everything from the brain to lucid dreaming techniques. Learn practices for working with dreams to nurture self-exploration, past-life recall, and even premonitions. This episode begins with a tarot reading for the collective by Jody and features a seasonal Tipsy Witch mocktail with pumpkin puree and spices. 

Books Mentioned: 

The Complete Book of Dreams by Stephanie Gailing 
The Inner World of Night Dreams by Marc J. Gian
Italian Folk Magic by Mary-Grace Fahrun
The Awake Dreamer by Samantha Fey
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill