Witching Out Loud

Tania Yager as a returning guest and multifaceted visual performance artist, writer, holistic educator, shamanic practitioner, and creative director of Twisted Heart Puppet Works.

In this episode, Kristal and Tania Yager explore the Mari Lwyd, a Welsh winter tradition centered on a decorated horse skull, luck visits, and rhyming door battles. Tania shares how she discovered the Mari through synchronicity, ancestry, puppetry, and her creative work, then explains why this living folklore continues to resonate now. They also discuss how to respectfully approach the tradition outside Wales, the difference between a Mari Lwyd and a Mari Beast, and what it means to build, honor, and work magically with a horse skull.

Tania will be on a book tour from October 17th, 2026 to February 5th, 2027. In Washington, join us at these events:

November 14 - 15: Mari Lwyd Creation Workshop at Ashley's Pub in Bremerton

November 19: Book Talk at Holy Water Lounge, sponsored by Salmonberry Books in Port Orchard

November 21: La Befana & Italian Christmas Magic Workshop at the Rosarium in Olympia

December 3: Elka & the Beast Puppet Show at Gastro Pup in Bremerton

December 4: Book Signing at The Dusty Pug in Bremerton

December 5: Krampusnacht in Bremerton

Resources:
The Wild Hunt of Vista
Tania on Facebook
Tanis on Instagram
Register for the Mari Lwyd Workshop
Register for the La Befana Workshop
Get your ticket for the Elka & the Beast puppet show
Buy the book: The Allure of Dark Winter Spirits

Regina Evanovich shows how she reads people through bone patterns, ancestor work, charms, cards, and even the energy shift of holding a snake - and why her approach often lands deeper than a traditional reading.

Kristal and Regina swap stories about intuition, spirit communication, boundaries, and the lived experience that shapes a practice rooted in healing. Regina shares how her path moved from volunteering in a metaphysical shop to bone reading, necromancy, and ancestor work, plus the cultural lineages that inform her approach - from Mexico and the Philippines to Ukraine, Croatia, and beyond.

If you love folk magic, ancestor veneration, death-positive spirituality, or stories about finding your true calling through healing, this conversation will hook you fast. It’s equal parts mystical, practical, funny, and deeply human - and it leaves you with a stronger sense that intuition, tradition, and community still matter.

Perfect for listeners who are drawn to divination, spiritual protection, cross-cultural folk wisdom, and the kind of witchy conversation that feels both grounded and magical.

Resources
Regina on Instagram

Most people are taught to trade their real self for success - and pay for it with burnout, misery, and a life that looks good on paper but feels empty inside. Graham Skidmore says the way out is not more control, but a radical return to your authentic wiring, your gifts, and your connection to something bigger.

Graham is a former Rocket Mortgage executive who built the exact life he was told to want, only to discover it was making him miserable. In this conversation with Kristal, he shares the moment everything cracked open, the healing path that followed, and why he now sees spirituality as the embodiment of the philosophical, magical, and mystical.

Kristal and Graham also get into the tension between the man-made and the divine, the difference between control and cooperation, and why so many people are secretly more gifted than they realize. From clair senses and interspecies communication to the deeper meaning behind restoration, sovereignty, and unconditional love, this episode opens a door to a much bigger way of being human.

If you’ve ever felt boxed in by labels, burned out by the system, or called toward a more intuitive life, this conversation is for you. It’s part permission slip, part wake-up call, and part reminder that your sensitivity may be your greatest strength.

0:24 — Meet Graham Skidmore

4:46 — From Corporate Burnout to Spiritual Awakening

14:15 — Consciousness, Spirituality & Everyday Life

20:54 — Healing, Integration & the Harmony Health Institute

30:08 — Restoration, Personal Truth & Closing Wisdom

Resources

Harmony Health Institute

Graham Skidmore on LinkedIn

Book witchcraft, daily divination, and the art of making every day sacred - Victoria Raschke reveals how books, recipes, and ritual can turn ordinary life into a living magical practice.

Victoria Raschke has built a practice that is equal parts dusty archives, kitchen magic, ancestor work, and modern witchcraft. In this conversation, the author of A Witch's Book of Days shares how she turned a lifelong obsession with books into a spiritual path, why bibliography and bibliomancy belong in the same sentence, and how she learned to trust the odd, meandering path that makes her practice uniquely hers.

Discover how Victoria reads old books for guidance, why household manuals can be powerful magical tools, and how she creates daily rituals that are simple enough to survive real life. She also opens up about moving from Christian roots to Dianic Wicca, finding her way through Forest's Edge animist witchcraft, and the ongoing balance of honoring multiple traditions without flattening her own identity.

Perfect for witches, seekers, book lovers, kitchen magic devotees, and anyone who wants a more grounded, sustainable way to make the everyday feel enchanted.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Rashke
• 03:20 Antiquarian Practice in Witchcraft
• 06:20 Magical Path and Spiritual Practice
• 11:16 Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Spiritual Practices
• 25:55 Incorporating Cooking into Spiritual Practice

Connect with Victoria

WitchLit Podcast

VictoriaRaschke.com

BlueSky

Kristal talks with Eric Morley, founder of Krampus Bremerton and creator of Krampus America, about how a childhood fascination with magic, horror, and folklore eventually became a public-facing Krampus tradition that now draws thousands. Eric shares how Krampus became both a personal practice and a community project, and why he sees folklore as a way to connect people across politics, identity, and belief.

This episode moves from Eric’s path out of Mormonism into witchcraft, to the story of how a one-off Krampus costume in Bremerton grew into a major annual festival and national network. Along the way, Kristal and Eric dig into ritual, grounding, elemental magic, ancestry, and the power of keeping tradition alive while making it your own.

How to Connect with Eric

Krampus Bremerton

Krampus America

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

In this episode, Tracey Phelps shares how her journey from dysregulation to mastery led her to integrate HeartMath techniques with spirituality, helping us improve nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and self-awareness. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by today's chaos, this conversation offers practical tools to cultivate inner peace and magic.

Timestamps

Resources

• HeartMath Institute
• HeartMath emWave and Inner Balance devices
• Wild Earth Living community
• Skool platform for intentional communities
• The Yogabadi College for breathwork

Dive into the ancient world of runes with this episode featuring Tania Yager, who explores how these ancient symbols hold deep spiritual and divinatory power. Whether you're new to runes or seeking to deepen your connection, this episode offers practical insights into vocalizing runes, their history, and their role in modern witchcraft.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and Tania Jaeger's background

02:16 - The mystery and ancient significance of runes

04:30 - What are runes? An overview of their history and use

06:28 - The Eddas and their role in Norse mythology

09:00 - How historical and Christian influences shape our understanding of runes

12:01 - Personal connection and journey into rune practice

14:01 - Incorporating runes into meditative and trance work

16:30 - The power of vocalizing runes (Rune Galdr) and making sound sacred

20:13 - Using runes in art, craft, and everyday objects for protection and blessing

24:22 - Debunking misconceptions: Racist associations and cultural misappropriation

32:26 - Environmental and cultural variations in rune meanings

37:03 - Tania’s personal favorite rune—Raido—and its life and spiritual symbolism

40:28 - The art of vocalizing runes and practical tips for beginners

45:16 - The healing and energetic power of singing and sound in rune work

50:23 - Resources for learning pronunciation, including music and online sources

55:20 - Creating your own rune chants, songs, and personal invocations

58:19 - Sharing Tania’s rune song with a powerful vocal introduction

62:49 - The grounding and energetic benefits of vocalizing runes before ritual work

66:26 - Upcoming projects: puppet plays, book tours, and creative collaborations

Connect with Tania

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website

Uncover the mysteries of folklore, divination, and the magic woven into everyday life in this enchanting episode featuring folklorist and witch Icy Sedgwick. Dive into the history and cultural significance behind divination practices like cheese readings, bone casting, and interpreting plant energies—plus, discover how folklore reveals hidden truths about ourselves and the world around us. Icy shares her insights on how to approach folklore with a skeptical yet respectful eye, and why understanding the biases of historical accounts is crucial for modern practitioners.

0:01 Welcome and Introduction

3:11 Icy's Folklore Journey

6:30 Folklore's Impact on Magic

18:55 Nature and Animism

24:36 Divination Origins

39:29 Exploring Local Folklore

44:23 Love Magic Ethics

46:47 Closing Thoughts

• Icy’s website: IcySedgewick.com
• Icy’s podcast: Fabulous Folklore
• Twitter/X: @IcySedgewick (less active but present)
• Instagram & Blue Sky: @IcySedgewick

Get ready to dive into a heartfelt and magickal journey with Sunshine Witchski, a psychic medium, soul healer, and the pink-haired sober witch. In this episode, we explore the intersection of sobriety and witchcraft, sharing powerful stories, practical tips, and how to reconnect with your innate magic after addiction. Whether you're in recovery or simply curious about how magick can support healing, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Takeaways

• We discuss the importance of trust in your intuition and how sobriety amplifies psychic gifts
• Practical magickal tips for developing courage, especially in recovery, using solar plexus and gemstone work
• How to build recovery circles and create sacred community for witches in recovery
• The significance of deprogramming religious conditioning and embracing personal faith and connection
• Resources for online communities, retreats, and tools to support your journey of magick and recovery
• Sunshine's upcoming projects, including sober witch retreats and creative camp experiences emphasizing play and joy

Chapters

00:00 - Introducing Sunshine Witchski and her magickal journey
03:26 - Sunshine explains her transformation from drinking to sober witchcraft
07:11 - The shift from reactive magic to intentional craft
10:45 - Navigating the spiritual space without numbing: Lessons learned
16:03 - Recognizing addiction as a demon and externalizing it through magick
22:00 - Creating safe, inclusive recovery circles for witches
28:47 - Sunshine shares her upcoming retreats, camps, and community projects
36:26 - How to connect online with Sunshine and her work
48:21 - Practical witch tips: Spell work around courage, gemstones for healing, and personal rituals
50:23 - Closing thoughts: Embracing joy, play, and responsibility in magickal recovery

Connect with Sunshine
Official website: Sober Witch

• Sober Witch App

• Instagram: @soberwitchlife

Get ready to dive deep into the powerful stories and magickal insights shared by Storm Faerywolf, a seasoned witch, author, and proud modern warlock. This episode explores the transformative power of names—both personal and magical—and how reclaiming language can energize your practice and identity. Join us for a candid conversation about tradition, innovation, and the joyous chaos of witchy authenticity.

Takeaways

• Reclaiming the term 'Warlock' as a male witch
• The Anderson Faery tradition and its gender-neutral approach to witchcraft Magical names represent a deeper, aspirational part of oneself.
• The power and purpose in choosing your magickal name and identity.

Resources
Home — Storm Faerywolf: Author • Teacher • Warlock
Datura Trading Co.
Home - Modern Witch University
Black Rose Witchcraft - Modern Witch University
The Wild Hunt - Modern Pagan News & Perspectives

Witch Power Daily - Modern Witch

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Storm Faerywolf & his magickal journey

02:09 - Opening invocation inspired by Storm's book, setting tone for magick

07:47 - Personal stories: reclaiming the term "warlock" and its historical context

12:31 - Exploring gender neutrality in Witchcraft & the Faery tradition

19:36 - The origins of the Anderson Faery tradition & its lineage

29:27 - Practical magic: choosing names, creating sigils, and making magic words

43:13 - How to harness your spoken words as magical triggers

49:26 - Using ritual names for community, coven, and personal work

55:17 - Crafting and protecting digital spaces & energies

58:37 - Upcoming books, projects, and ways to connect with Storm Faerywolf

63:02 - Energy work, intuition, and science’s role in modern witchcraft

66:33 - Shadow work, evolution, and embracing discomfort as growth