Bonus Episode: Pandemic and Eclipse Magick with Damon Stang

June, 2020 is full of eclipses and we are delighted to welcome back Damon Stang, who is going to tell us all about them! He also shares the spirit of NYC in the midst of the pandemic and what kind of Magick the residents are brewing (whether they know it or not!). We all share our Dark and New Moon stories, and Kanani reviews “The Watcher In The Woods.” Check out the NEW merch at our Etsy store and remember to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform!

Our Guest Today

Damon Stang is a scholar of comparative folk magic and the cultural significance of ritual in contemporary cultures. He is a practitioner of Traditional European Witchcraft in both the pre Christian and modern lineages. He resides in Brooklyn. Damon Stang’s work has been covered in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The New York Post, Elle Magazine, and Newsweek Magazine.

Connect with Damon:
Business phone: (347) 422-7580
Instagram – @revertstar
Facebook – damon.stang

Resource List

Our previous episode with Damon (House Cleansings)
“The Dark Moon Download” by Theresa Reed
“What is the Dark Moon?” By Theresa Reed
Sigil Magick with Laura Tempest Zakroff
New Moon Astrology by Jan Spiller
Nine Sacred Herbs of Odin
Greek Magickal Papyri
“We’re Here” playlist
Farmer’s Almanac re: Eclipses
The Radical Faeries
The Watcher in the Woods (film)

Episode 34: The Untraditional Witch With Paige Vanderbeck-The Fat Feminist Witch

Have we met our doppelgänger??? If so, it’s Paige Vanderbeck of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, who joins us to talk about walking an untraditional Witchcraft path. Spoiler alert: this episode is full of rabbit holes, which include the intangible in Witchcraft, speaking with Spirits, crossing “The Quarantine Line,” and Sasquatch. Also, Hilary is mad because Courtney and Kanani won’t let her open her birthday presents early. Audio transcript to follow. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform! Have you checked out our Etsy store?

Our Guest Today

Paige Vanderbeck has been the host of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast since 2015, but rode into witchcraft on the Wiccan wave of the 90s. Despite being a total Capricorn, she’s always entertained the mystical and unbelievable and has made the search for it her life’s purpose. She’s written and spoken about modern witchcraft, fat acceptance, and feminism on her own website, Medium, Revelist, The Dot, Flare; and on the New World Witchery, Magick and Mediums, Cannabis Act, and Hippie Witch podcasts. She trained as a doula with toLabor in NYC, studied history and humanities at Douglas College in British Columbia, and graduated from the Tourism and Travel program at St. Clair College in Ontario. Paige lives in Windsor, Ontario, Canada with her cat Clover, a betta named Fish, and a house full of ghosts. Visit her online at thefatfeministwitch.com

Resource List

The Fat Feminist Witch
Fat Feminist Witch Podcast at Podbean
Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck
That Witch Life Etsy Store
Detroit Conjure Festival
Paganicon
Boston Tea Room
“Bigfoot and Lightning Bug” on Toasted Sister Podcast
Sasquatch Field Guide
The Natural Psychic by Ellen Dugan

Bonus Episode: Final Rites With Tomás Prower

Content warning: Death, dying, and mortuary practices.
We are delighted to have Tomás Prower return to talk with us about changes in dying, death rites, and the funeral industry in light of the pandemic…along with what hasn’t changed at all. We discuss icky facts about the mortuary process and the importance of advance directives. Other topics include explaining unprecedented events to children, spirit messages in birds, Spotify coping lists, and pants wetting. Also, you’re invited to Hilary’s online birthday party! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform and be sure to check out our Etsy store! Audio transcript to follow.

Our Guest Today

Tomás Prower is a graduate of the University of California: Santa Barbara with degrees in Global Socioeconomics and Latin American Studies. Born and raised in Southern California, his fluency in English, French, and Spanish gave him the opportunity work for the French Government as a cultural liaison throughout South America with extended assignments in Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, and the Amazon jungle. Since then, he has been the External Relations Director for the American Red Cross, LGBT+ Programs Director for entertainment productions in Los Angeles, and a licensed mortuary professional in California and Nevada. Currently, Tomás resides in his hometown of L.A. as a writer and author of popular fiction and non-fiction works.

Resource List

Morbid Magic by Tomás Prower
Hilary’s Birthday Invite!
That Witch Life Etsy Shop
Courtney’s Super-Sad Spotify Playlist

You’re Invited!

Hey friends and family of That Witch Life! Hilary is turning 40!!!

You are invited to a virtual party on Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. PST!

Join Courtney and Kanani in celebrating Hilary. Courtney will read Hilary’s Tarot, and she’ll open presents from us both. We’ll chat a little Witchcraft and even do some Q&A with the guests and yes, the Screaming Goat will make an appearance.

Email us at thatwitchlifepodcast@gmail.com to RSVP. We’ll circulate the Zoom link on Thursday morning!

***ASL Provided!***

Sorry!!!

Hey Witchkin! Yesterday, those of you who follow our blog just got 45 emails in a row. We were doing some website updates and something got tripped. Sorry about that! You can blame Kanani. That’s what we normally do. Thanks for your patience!

Episode 33: Bealtaine and Pendulums With Thorne Davis

It’s a different kind of Bealtaine for all of us! Your favorite Witches discuss how to celebrate the festive Sabbat while still practicing social distancing. Special guest Thorne Davis joins us to discuss suggestions for a solo-Bealtaine and shares how the pandemic has affected the deaf and hard of hearing communities. They also give us a 101 on working with pendulums. Kanani reviews “The Wicker Man” and may never forgive Courtney, ever. ASL interpretation provided by Mel DeLeon and Grace Totherow.

Audio Transcript Download

Our Guest Today

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Thorne Davis was born and raised native to the Pacific Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Thorne’s pronouns are they/them and he/him. Their family of origin was hearing and religious and their parents divorced when they were young (a whole other story there!). They grew up with all the “isms”: homophobia, etc, among many things. Born deaf, Thorne grew up bilingual in both Sign Language and English. They first came out around 22 to 23 years old, at the same time as they were questioning a lot related to spirituality and religion. During the beginning of the middle of their Saturn return, their innate magic woke up in some pretty major ways and there was no turning back. Thorne’s first steps were Tarot and then onwards to different paths, modalities, etc. There is a constant journey of unfolding and discovery of self and who they are. Thorne is a Gemini sun, Leo rising, and Cancer moon creature person. Several of their identity layers are Super Fae, As They Come, Witchy Magical, Queer, Queer AF, Poly-hearted, Gender-fluid, Trans Masculine, Two Spirit, Walk Between, Pansexual, and so on. Thorne is a total Astro nerd among other things, too. They’re active in a couple of community intersecting spaces, including the Queer and Deaf communities. Email Thorne or follow them on Instagram. Their website is www.spiritoracle.com.

Resource List

“The Folklore of May Day/Bealtaine” by Shane Broderick
Bealtaine On Your Own
The Wicker Man
The Secret of Moonacre
That Witch Life Etsy Store

Bonus Episode: Ask A Witchlet-A Conversation With A 9 Year Old Witch

Hey, guess what? This is an episode you can listen to with your kiddos because we watch our language and everything! Today, Kanani’s daughter Soleil joins us to discuss introducing your children to Witchcraft. She answers listener questions including, what is it like to be a child Witch? How does a child practice Magick? What can children do when teased or bullied for being Witches? Other topics include working through grief, prank calls, and Greyhound bus horror stories.
Transcript to follow.

Our Guest Today

Long before she was born, Soleil made herself known to both her mother (Kanani) and her Auntie Coco (Courtney) via various messages and encounters. Born in Portland OR , Soleil has grown up in an environment with spiritual activity that has sometimes has scared her. She is interested in learning about meditation, Magick and the Fair Folk. At 9 years old, she has had ghost and fairy encounters and is learning how to react to these sightings. She is currently a BPSA Scout, learning about nature and conservation. She is also interested in soccer, dance, crafts and listening to music. Her favorite phrase is “stay strong and be calm.” #mymomwon’tletmeoninsta

Resource List

Cori Taylor Obituary
Pagan Parenting
Growing Up Pagan: A Workbook for Wiccan Families
Raising Witches: Teaching The Wiccan Faith To Children
Family Coven: Birthing Hereditary Witchcraft
Sunfest
Halloweentown at St. Helen’s, OR.
If The Broom Fits (they carry Soleil’s Relaxation spell!)

Episode 32: Fairies with Morgan Daimler

Kanani’s fangirling reaches record-breaking proportions on this one as we’re discussing her very favorite topic…The Good Folk! Author Morgan Daimler joins us for a fascinating discussion on Fairy lore and helps us explore a big question among modern Witches: Can you (or should you…) work with Fairies in Magick? We share our own experiences with The Good Folk, offer suggestions for the upcoming New Moon, and discuss why Peter Pan is actually the worst. Don’t forget! We are donating 10% of our April sales to The Pride Foundation’s COVID-19 response. This includes retail and wholesale items. Also, leave us a review on Applecasts, and let us know what you think of the show!

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Our Guest Today

Morgan Daimler is a witch who follows a path inspired by the Irish Fairy Faith. A wandering priestess of the aos sidhe, Morgan teaches classes on Irish myth, fairies, and related subjects around the United States and online as well as having a Youtube channel focused on fairylore. Morgan’s writing has appeared in many different magazines and anthologies; they are also the author of a variety of books including the urban fantasy/paranormal romance series Between the Worlds, and through Moon Books Pagan Portals Fairy Witchcraft, Fairies: A Guide to the Celtic Fair Folk, and A New Dictionary of Fairies.

Resource List

Morgan’s blogs:
Living Liminally
Irish-American Witchcraft

Morgan’s YouTube Channel
Fairies: A Guide To the Celtic Fair Folk by Morgan Daimler
A New Dictionary of Fairies by Morgan Daimler
The Good People: New Fairylore Essays by Peter Narvaez
The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz
Meeting the Other Crowd: The Fairy Stories of Hidden Ireland by Eddie Lenihan
Eddie Lenihan–YouTube
Motherfoclóir Podcast
Story Archeology Podcast
The Irish Pagan School
Elf Queens And Holy Friars by Robert Firth Green
The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns, and Faeries by Robert Kirk
The Secret Lives of Elves, and Faeries (fiction) by John Matthews
Fairy Faith Documentary
Fae Propaganda Department

Bonus Episode: Sigil Magick In The Pandemic With Laura Tempest Zakroff

What day is it…lunch? As your favorite Witches navigate loss, grief, and more social isolation, we are delighted to welcome Laura Tempest Zakroff, who shows us how to use sigils Magick, and how they can be especially helpful during the pandemic. She also introduces us to our new favorite catch-phrase, “Stop doing Magickal triage!” We answer listener questions (“What is an analytical Witch to do?” “Does an accurate psychic have religious bias?”) and discuss the cause we are supporting right now. Digressions include Rhode Island vampires, secret passageways, and century-old letters from a lovestruck girl named Velma.

Audio Transcript Download

Our Guest Today

Laura Tempest Zakroff is a professional artist, author, dancer, designer, and Modern Traditional Witch. She is the author of the best-selling books Weave the Liminal and Sigil Witchery, as well as The Witch’s Cauldron, and the co-author of The Witch’s Altar. Laura blogs for Patheos and Witches & Pagans, contributes to The Witches’ Almanac, Ltd, and edited The New Aradia: A Witch’s Handbook to Magical Resistance. Her first oracle deck, The Liminal Spirits Oracle, will be available in Spring 2020. Visit her at www.LauraTempestZakroff.com.

Resource List

“A Modern Traditional Witch” Blog
The “Needs Met” Sigil
Sigil Witchery
That Witch Life Etsy Store
Pride Foundation
Mercy Brown
Avalon Tangles

Spellcard Packages And Help Those In Need!

Do you love our spell cards? They love you, too!

Your hosts, Kanani, Courtney or Hilary, wrote 9 original spells for you to practice and enjoy at home. Now, you can buy the whole set! Each set includes one That Witch Life Podcast 3″ sticker and the 9 different spell cards. All items are mailed out with a return address of T.W.L. to ensure no one knows your witchy business if you don’t want them to.

Witch Yourself AND Help People In Need!

The Pride Foundation has developed a COVID-19 task force, supporting LGBTQIA+ persons affected by the pandemic. For the entire month of April, That Witch Life will be donating 10% of sales to this important cause. This includes our retail and wholesale merchandise.