Witchy Wit

Leilani and Kimberlyn share the ways one can find a circle with which a witch can practice—both the old tried and true (“kickin’ it old skool”) and digital-age methods—as well as evaluating what a circle can provide. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn has learned that you can’t make a bulldog do what a bulldog don’t want to do; Leilani creates a personalized medical care spreadsheet and implements the insights she’s gained through its data. Mentioned in the episode: Kate Baer’s poem, “Second Coming.” http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

(Recorded July 2025) Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss their reactions to the early stages of the Covid era, how things unfolded over the years, and how their lives and magical practices have been impacted. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn wonders about the connection between anxiety and her scratching; Leilani builds a uniquely constructed retaining wall. Mentioned in the episode: Armin van Buuren, Reinier Zonneveld, and Roland Clark’s song, “We Can Dance Again.” http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Leilani and Kimberlyn explore—and model—the process of deep listening. Mentioned in the episode: Ally Ang’s poem, “ Let the Moon Wobble” http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss both the science and their personal experiences of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Join them for the ride! Their check-ins: Kimberlyn reacts to reading Stephanie Foo’s book, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma ; Leilani loves giving gifts to her future self! Mentioned in the episode: Zoe Branch’s poem, “The Next Big Thing “ http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Leilani and Kimberlyn share stats, their favorite episodes, and treasured memories of their fifth year of Witchy Wit. Their check-ins: Leilani tries to decide what the ‘ideal’ is in assessing the benefits of her medical protocols; Kimberlyn uses technology to evaluate and select her therapist. Mentioned in the episode: Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score . Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Listen in on the discussion as Kimberlyn and Leilani ‘lift the curtain” and actually plan a ritual LIVE! Their check-ins: Leilani shows Kimberlyn the products from her summer pottery class; Kimberlyn and Leilani enjoy drinking the last bit of a spring equinox beverage spell. Mentioned in the episode: Barbara Kingsolver's poem, “How to be Hopeful” from How to Fly (In Ten Thousand Easy Lessons) ; Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Join Kimberlyn and Leilani as they dive into the astronomical, witchy, and individual effects of the equinox as well as they ways in which they “rest in balance.” Their check-ins: Kimberlyn muses on the ways in which her witchy circles show their reverence to her as an ‘Elder;’ Leilani takes us on her cooking adventures and culinary growth. Mentioned in the episode: Marie Summerwood's “Equinox Chant,” Edward Hays’ poem, “O sacred season of Autumn, be my teacher.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the ways in which they use therapy for growth, change, and healing. Their check-ins: Leilani shares the highs and lows of competitive dance; Kimberlyn shares the emotional highs of watching puppies graduate as service dogs. Mentioned in the episode: Andrea Faye Gibson’s poem, “What Can’t be Taken” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the intersection of technology and paganism in their lives and witchy circles.. Their check-ins: Leilani unveils how her brilliant, peek-a-boo rainbow hair color allows her to feel more like herself; Kimberlyn shares how her favorite erasable pen also comes in rainbow colors. Mentioned in the episode: The New York Times Wirecutter ; an AI-written poem, “Digital Echoes, Sacred Traces” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani share their individual origin stories, as well as the origin of the podcast. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn shares her love of yard work in spite of its demands as she gets older; Leilani reports on her progress as she ends her summer Intro to Ceramics course. Mentioned in the episode: SageWoman magazine ; Z Budapest; Marianne Williamson; Diana Helmuth’s The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft ; Carl McColman’s When Someone You Love is Wiccan: A Guide to Witchcraft and Paganism for Concerned Friends, Nervous Parents, and Curious Coworkers ; Jaweria Balochh’s poem “A Beautiful Human Being.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani (and their guest, Leilani’s sister Semira) share their reactions to Diana Helmuth’s The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn loves Miley Cyrus’s NYT interview ; Leilani reflects upon how walking the Camino in 2024 has helped her develop a feeling of self reliance, which she’s applying to personally building a retaining wall in her yard. Mentioned in the episode: Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival, Stonehenge Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss their experiences with and thoughts about protest and activism. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn commemorates Juneteenth; Leilani strategizes decorating her living room. Mentioned in the episode: National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee ; Maya Angelou’s “A BRAVE AND STARTLING TRUTH;” San Antonio No Kings Protest ; Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss what it means to cultivate meaningful work at work, at home, in relationships, and in their spiritual practice. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn re-experiences EFT as an healing modality; Leilani practices non-attachment through throwing ceramics elementally. Mentioned in the episode: Brené Brown’s Gifts of Imperfection ; Patrick Buggy’s 10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living (An Actionable Guide) ; Rose Cook’s, “A Poem for Someone Who is Juggling Her Life” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the ways in which tarot helps them to understand life’s beginnings and endings. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn looks forward to fostering a puppy through the Canine Companions program; Leilani looks forward to a summer learning to throw ceramics. Mentioned in the episode: Rider Waite Colman-Smith Wheel of Fortune ; Modern Witch Wheel of Fortune ; Rebecca Campbell’s poem, “Morning.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss the ways in which we don’t listen well, as well as the ways in which we can listen to really connect. Their check-ins: Leilani sees Brené Brown live!! Kimberlyn compares the experience of visiting her primary care doctor vs. the incredibly positive experience of being seen and listened by the physician’s assistant. Mentioned in the episode : Mindtools Active Listening ; The Institute for Habits of Mind ; Jessie Swick’s poem, “Please Just Listen.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani consider the ramifications of de-centering men and the multidimensionality of centering oneself. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn discusses her poor sleep hygiene; Leilani shares gratitude for her witchy-ness. Mentioned in the episode : Charlie Taylor, Decentering Men ; Lyz Lenz, This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life ; Mieke Beth Thomeer, Corinne Reczek, “Happiness and Sexual Minority Status;” Rebecca Campbell’s poem, “Half One Thing, Half the Next” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani dive into the challenges and huge potential benefits of exploring the Enneagram. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn is joyous after a visit from a family member; Leilani has a new, fun addition to her wardrobe. Mentioned in the episode : Don Richard Riso’s and Russ Hudson’s book, T he Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types ; Chichi Agorom’s book, The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry ; Rebecca Campbell's poem, "Anchor Your Soul in Your Body so You Can Withstand the Coming Winds." Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss the living room as a public space and how it functions as both a mundane and magical area. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn shares about her weight loss and the toll it is playing on her wardrobe and her emotional balance; Leilani’s thoughts about the witchiness of sourdough. Mentioned in the episode : Stephanie Mills sings “Home” from The Wiz. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani discuss their disappointment in discovering the seamy underbelly of celebrity, privilege, and power. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn’s New Year tarot spread gives her valuable insight for 2025; Leilani’s handstand intensive is a valuable opportunity for skill development and learning from stronger members in the group. Mentioned in the episode : Neil Gaiman, Justin Baldoni, C. S. Lewis, KSC Hatch’s poem, Feet of Clay . Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the societally disruptive aspect of resisting Grind Culture through rest. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn muses about condiments; Leilani struggles with the joys and problems of sharing an electric blanket with her partner. Mentioned in the episode : Tricia Hersey’s Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani explore the uses of tarot in looking forward to the upcoming year. Their check-ins: Leilani embraces her age; Kimberlyn has grown more relaxed about her vision boarding. Mentioned in the episode : Angeles Arrien, The Tarot Handbook , Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s poem, The Year Cards: Thoth and Rider-Waite-Smith Hermit ; Sirian Starseed Reflection ; Modern Witch Hermit ; Thoth and Rider-Waite-Smith Sun ; Sirian Starseed Solar Deity ; Modern Witch Sun Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani share their reactions to seeing Wicked and their thoughts about what is really going on behind the curtain. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn loves the expansive feel at the beginning of her winter break, though the ‘slow time’ between semesters goes too quickly; Leilani has rediscovered her love of audiobooks, particularly the way in which they make reading more accessible for so many people. Mentioned in the episode : Melody Beattie’s Codependent No More ; Gregory Maguire’s Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West ; the musicals Chicago and The Color Purple ; Amanda Gorman’s Do Us Good . Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani share some of the things they've enjoyed while recording one hundred episodes of Witchy Wit . Their check-ins: Kimberlyn develops a deeper understanding of another side of ‘pretty privilege;’ Leilani feels deeply about endings and the cyclical nature of life. Mentioned in the episode : Episodes: 34 Music and the Body ; 42 Witchy Ethics and Politics , part 2 Oliver Burkeman, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals ; Mark Nepo, Adrift. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani weigh in on online stories of witchy issues and relationships. Their check-ins: Kimberlyn shares the aspects of long-distance driving with a companion; Leilani gives a shout out to the humorous sides of the internet. Mentioned in the episode : r/TwoHotTakes , r/relationship_advice , r/AmItheAsshole , Anne Sexton’s poem, The Witches Life. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)

Kimberlyn and Leilani reveal their thoughts about the bathroom as a magickal place of nurturing, self-reflection, and clearing . Their check-ins: Leilani devises her wardrobe ‘silhouette’; Kimberlyn finds no joy with online streaming platforms and goes old school by watching Yellowstone on DVDs borrowed from the public library. Mentioned in the episode : Whitney Hanson, A Poem from the Bathroom Floor. Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb Google Podcast: Witchy Wit (google.com)