Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft

4d ago

We’re back recording for the first time since Chicago, and we’re easing ourselves in with a cozy, slightly chaotic Q&A. We dig into some of the most common questions we receive about deity work, crystals, and the practical side of witchcraft. We explore what it really means to begin a relationship with a deity, why research is always the first step, and how reading mythology and history can help you understand the deeper context behind any spiritual connection. We talk about taking deity work off the pedestal, avoiding ego traps, and building practices that feel grounded instead of performative. We also get into modern approaches to offerings, from translating ancient traditions into everyday acts of care to understanding why correspondences like cinnamon and apples show up so often in spellwork. A listener question about moving countries turns into a surprisingly rich conversation about downsizing crystal collections, choosing the stones that matter most, and thinking about your tools in a more intentional way. And yes, somewhere in the mix, we settle the very serious question of which pasta shape we’d ride into battle. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter

Dec 9

What if the most magical crystal in your collection… is the one you’ve been ignoring?This week we’re joined by crystal scholar, museum specialist, and magical science nerd Nicholas Pearson, author of The Witching Stones. Nicholas shares how he accidentally went from music major to museum earth-science expert, and how that twisty path led him to become one of today’s leading voices in crystal magic. We explore the place where science and spirituality don’t just coexist, they amplify each other. And how treating magic like data collection can make your practice more intuitive and more accurate. Nicholas then takes us into the mind-bending world of flint, the “ordinary” stone that literally changed human evolution, birthed early ritual, and forms in liminal spaces beneath the earth. He also reveals the real history of moonstone, the Roman obsession with jet, and the discovery of a Neolithic emerald crown. His take on emerald as a stone of radical self-worth and world-shifting love is one of the most powerful crystal teachings we’ve ever heard. Whether you’re crystal-curious or crystal-obsessed, this episode will completely change how you relate to the mineral kingdom, and why the simplest stones often hold the most magic. Nicholas’ book The Witching Stones is out now, and you can find Nicholas at @theluminouspearl or theluminouspearl.com . As always, we’d love to know your magical moment of the week. This week’s sponsor is Libro.fm: Support your local bookstore and this podcast by grabbing your audiobooks through Libro.fm. If you're a NEW Libro.fm member you can use the code DEMYSTIFY to get three audiobook credits for the price of one when you sign up. Click here to sign up https://tidd.ly/44l9SdQ (*Note: code only works on one credit a month plan and past members are not eligible.) If you're looking for some witchy books to listen to: Our audiobook recs can be found here! Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: ⁠ https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic ⁠ 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter

Dec 2

It’s the finale of our Wheel of the Year series, we’re diving into Mabon aka pagan Friendsgiving and the autumn equinox. We chat about why this sabbat feels like a second, decolonized Thanksgiving: feasting, gratitude, gathering with our people, but without the gross history. We riff on root veggies, delicata squash, Tofurky loyalty, molasses cookies, and apple crisps as actual rituals, not just vibes. We also explore how Mabon is all about balance, slowing down, and abundance that sticks from brown sugar and molasses magic to running in crisp air as moving meditation. Then we get delightfully nerdy about pentacles in the apple core, Persephone’s pomegranate seeds, and how pomegranate juice can stand in for blood in spell work. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter

Nov 25

Ever wished there was a witchy holiday that officially celebrates bread, abundance, and cozy harvest energy? Lughnasadh (also known as Lammas) is the first harvest festival of the Wheel of the Year and the perfect time to lean into corn, carbs, gratitude, and simple seasonal witchcraft. In this episode, we chat about what Lughnasadh represents, why this Sabbat feels like a natural transition from summer into early fall, and how we’re reclaiming bread and joyful eating after years of diet culture messaging. If you’re looking for easy Lughnasadh rituals, modern ways to honor the first harvest, or just want a sacred excuse to enjoy really good bread, you’re in exactly the right place. This episode is sponsored by Chelsee at Conscious Seed, our favorite Astro Herbalist for grounded, practical astrology. Her Digital Astrology Calendar syncs with Google Calendar so you can actually plan with the planets, not get blindsided by them. And her readings? Absolute magic. Use code DEMYSTIFYMAGIC for 15% off at site wide throughout November: www.consciousseedapotheca.com Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter

Nov 18

Feeling the call to reconnect with the sun? In this episode of Demystify Magic, we’re diving into Litha, the height of light, growth, and celebration on the Wheel of the Year. We explore the Holly and Oak King myth, how different cultures have honored the solstice, and how we bring that energy into our own practices. You’ll hear our favorite low-effort rituals for reflection, protection, and gratitude, plus a little hurricane-season magic and reiki for grounding and renewal. We also chat about our go-to Litha correspondences for balancing solar fire with calm, centered energy. Join us as we demystify Litha, celebrate the light, and find joy in the magic of midsummer, whenever it finds you. This episode is sponsored by Chelsee at Conscious Seed, our favorite Astro Herbalist for grounded, practical astrology. Her Digital Astrology Calendar syncs with Google Calendar so you can actually plan with the planets, not get blindsided by them. And her readings? Absolute magic. Use code DEMYSTIFYMAGIC for 15% off at site wide throughout November: www.consciousseedapotheca.com Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter

Nov 11

The Wheel keeps turning, and we’ve reached Beltane, the fiery midpoint between spring and summer. This brings passion, fertility, creativity, and a playful connection to the fair folk as the veil thins once again. In this episode, we share where Beltane comes from (bonfires, maypoles & handfasting) and how it evolved into a celebration of love, pleasure, and the buzzing energy of early summer. We also offer low-effort rituals for you to honor the day. Tune in to celebrate Beltane with lighthearted magic, a little fire, and a lot of fairy energy. Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter

Nov 4

The Wheel keeps turning, and this week we’ve arrived at Ostara, the Spring Equinox, a moment of perfect balance between light and dark, rest and renewal. As the earth wakes up and everything starts to bloom again, we’re diving into the magic of fresh starts, fertile soil, and that buzzy creative energy that always seems to show up this time of year. In this episode, we dig into the origins of Ostara (and her maybe-mythical goddess), how eggs and bunnies hopped from folklore into modern spring celebrations, and our favorite low-effort rituals for the season. From color magic and sunrise meditations to spring cleaning as spellwork and seed-planting for manifestation, we’re covering it all! We also explore the science-meets-spirit side of this sabbat, how rest fuels growth, why mundane chores can shift your energy, and how to use the changing light of the season to get clear on what you’re creating next. Tune in now and step into spring with a sense of balance, renewal, and just the right amount of magic. Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter

Oct 28

Feeling stuck in the February slump? Imbolc might be the spark you’ve been waiting for. This festival of renewal, creativity, and returning light reminds us that winter doesn’t last forever. In this episode of Demystify Magic, we explore the meaning of Imbolc and its roots as a Celtic fire festival honoring the goddess Brigid. We talk about its connection to fertility, livestock, and purification, and even how it inspired Groundhog Day. We also share simple Imbolc rituals and ways to celebrate this turning point between Yule and Ostara, from lighting candles and cleansing your space to setting intentions for what you want to grow in the months ahead. Tune in as we honor Imbolc, the season of soft starts, growing light, and perfectly imperfect magic. Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter