Episode Details

Hello Witches

In this episode, I’m joined by Molly Donlan, author of Mundane Magick and host of the Demystifying Magic podcast for a conversation that bridges science, psychology and practical witchcraft.

We explore how magic does not sit in opposition to science but can be understood through psychological, neurological and behavioural frameworks.

Molly shares how her own magical practice transformed her mental health and why ritual can be particularly supportive for neurodiverse minds especially when it comes to task initiation, executive function and reducing resistance to everyday life.

This is a grounded conversation about making witchcraft livable, accessible and genuinely helpful. In this episode we look at why science and witchcraft are not at odds, the psychological explanations for spellwork and ritual, how magical framing supports executive functioning and task initiation, the relationship between productivity and wellbeing, why small, intentional rituals can be more powerful than elaborate ceremonies, ADHD-friendly magical mind hacks that reduce resistance, the serious depth behind cozy witchcraft, using spell work for everyday tasks including Full Moon chore charts and how energy healing your space shifts your internal and external environment.

The tarot deck reviewed is The Book of Aradia Tarot - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4420217393/announcingthe-book-of-aradia-tarot?ref=shop_home_feat_2&frs=1&logging_key=08999d0fed80fbb95271a2501377e4a99c2ea68e%3A4420217393

February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into -

Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held

The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation.

The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power

Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

Join my online circle as part of The Witches who run with the Wolves tier in The Hedge & Hollow Patreon.

In this live circle I will guide you through a deep, immersive journey into the forest to meet your Power Animal.

Through guided meditation you will cross the threshold and encounter an animal energy that is walking beside you at this time. We will look at what medicine, instinct and shadow this particular animal carries and receive personal insight through reflection.

Following the journey we will pull from my power animal oracle deck, explore the symbolic themes of animals that appear, discuss how to build a relationship with your animal ally and also how to work with their energy within ritual, shadow work and everyday life.

You may wish to bring with you a journal, pen and perhaps a candle.

This will be held on Thursday 26th February from 7pm via Zoom - a link will be posted earlier that day. If you cannot make it a replay will be posted the following day. Access available through the Witches who run with the Wolves tier.
My new zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including -
Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts
The Moon and its phases
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