The Witchy Shift

Branching off of and continuing from our conversation in "The Emperor Wears Fishnets", we sit down to discuss our associations with the feminine divine, gender equity, and even the ways in which we need to grow as individuals in order to help structural and cultural changes along.  We discuss ways to step away from patriarchal interpretations of spirituality and in particular Goddess work. We look at how stepping away fro...

DeAnnah was able to sit down with two more Boston Tea Room staff members to pick their brains regarding their journey and personal Witchy Shift. John knew he has been surrounded by the metaphysical in some capacity for his entire life. Daniel is coming into his own as magical being and practitioner. They were interviewed separately and yet a very distinct theme became apparent in this session and that is no matter where you are on ...

Originally, this episode was slated to be titled "Queering the Tarot" but it evolved- as beautiful conversations do- to include all things metaphysical from queer perspectives. DeAnnah is joined by Orlando and Chet to talk about queerness, the tarot, magick,  messiness and safe spaces, and much more. And hey, you don't have to be queer to benefit from this conversation.  Accessibility, equity, and personal sovereignt...

In the second half of this installment, we hear from co-hosts DeAnnah and Heatherleigh about  their most impactful travels yet. Some were planned, down to the very last detail,  while others were complete and total surprises.  Traversing the globe can absolutely be part of a spiritual quest, but so a shorter jaunt to a nearby destination. Perhaps the answer to "what is a pilgrimage?" lies much more in the exchange be...

In this installment, we hear from Vanessa, V., and Jai Jay about traveling while magical, mystical, and spiritual. Being called hither and yon, and sometimes just a short walk from where you are- there are places in the world that can strike a deep spiritual cord. 
What makes a pilgrimage, a pilgrimage? What's the difference between that and a retreat or a vacation? Is it the intention or the outcome? How does one even beg...

When production scheduling goes a little awry and you have to come up with an episode on the fly, look to your surroundings! Luckily we had a Mikey on hand. Mikey is Heatherleigh's dog, emotional support/security pup at Boston Tea Room, and she inspired this episode on Familiars. 

What is a witch's familiar? Great question. It's a question that may have answers as varied and unique as the people asking.  We ...

Just in time for Halloween, Heatherleigh and DeAnnah read submitted stories from Boston Tea Room staff and share some of their own personal, eerie experiences for a seasonally appropriate treat! 

Content warning: one of the stories in the episode contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you love needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 800-273-TALK (8255) for peer to peer support,  dial 988...