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The Pocket Coven

Amber Lenore, Callie Little

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Where magic and mental health meet ✨ Join witches Amber Lenore, licensed psychotherapist, and Callie Little, tarot deck creator and author, for weekly wisdom + wilding. Podcast art by Callie Little (@goshcallie) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pocketcoven/support
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Volume 1 - The first 999 episodes featuring the best new music by Female Indie Artists and Female-Fronted Bands in all genres hand-picked by Bree Noble. Women of Substance Radio has provided a platform for female Indie talent since 2007 and was transitioned into a Podcast in 2014. Each show features 10 - 15 songs and Host Beth Matthew provides interesting tidbits about the artists.
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~It's been a while!~ In our first episode of season three, we fill you in on what we've been up to as we've been on hiatus, what to expect from us in the future, and we explore the concept of new beginnings and the magic of Beltane.As always, there’s even more goodness to this episode if you listen in on Patreon, where we post the extended cuts of …
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In this installment of The Pocket Coven, we call forth our magic to present to you DIVINING WOMEN, PART 1! This episode has been in the works for a long time and we decided to dive right into talking about wtf divination even is, how we use it, and why it works. Stay tuned for part 2, because it’s just too juicy for a single episode. As always, the…
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BABES! WITCHES! HELLO! We know: our absence has been noticeable but here’s the thing: we aren’t going anywhere! Listen in for our some chats about what we’ve been up to, what we’re getting up to, and why solitude is so damn juicy. And scary. And healthy! And… Yikes. How to manage the harder parts. If you have a hard time facing the deep, dark shado…
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We’re BACK, witches! And after a summer of being indulgent with our time and energy, we’re ready to talk about the sacred act of embracing the slut era. As always, there’s even more goodness to this episode if you listen in on Patreon, where we post AD-FREE extended cuts of every single episode just for members of the Patreon coven. This time aroun…
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A quick pop-in to say that we love you, we’re still here, and we’re just resting but will be back soon with more juicy content. Until then, here’s a lil word of love from us to you! CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST: Stay tuned by following us on Instagram (@pocketcovenpodcast) You can also find us on Facebook. Podcast artwork by the incomparable EJ Landsma…
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The term "feral" has been misunderstood. In this episode, we explore the true meaning of this powerful word and discuss the ways in which we can access our own wildness, get in touch with ourselves, and live a life feral with magic. On Patreon at the witch tier and above, we're exploring even more! Unlock an extended cut of this episode as well as …
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Have you ever been called "too much?" We have. So what do we do with that? How can magic help us when we feel like the world isn't ready for our muchness? This week, we have an episode we recorded at the time of Ostara while we were on a retreat together at the beautiful Earth Sanctuary in Washington state. Listen in as we share some personal refle…
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Today is a special moment for astrology– but what if you don't know the first thing about your chart? Or, what if you want to know more than just a horoscope can tell you? This week, we invite magic user, astrologer, musician, and Ireland-dweller Rowan Rain to the show to discuss the unique transit happening in the stars as well as talk about the n…
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This is our fourth installation in our Q&A series where we ask our global coven what they're dying to know. This week, we invite our Patrons to submit their questions and answer inquiries about using ritual in business, taking a Jungian approach to therapy and witchcraft, managing imposter syndrome, and we also make a big announcement! On Patreon a…
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Sympathetic Magic is something we were doing for a long time before we knew what it meant. In this week's episode, we explore what it is, how we do it, and the history of this particular kind of magic. Are you a sympathetic witch? On Patreon at the witch tier and above, we discuss materialism within witchcraft. How do we feel about spending money o…
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The triple goddess is in three parts: Maiden, Mother, and Crone, each carrying with it an abundance of correspondences. But what about those of us who fall outside the traditional identity of "mother?" In this week's episode, we welcome back our friend MintFaery to talk about this glorious aspect and all the challenging parts that can come with it.…
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Like so many others, we were entranced by the Netflix documentary Fantastic Fungi. But there's just so much to know about mushrooms, not to mention what magic they lend to spiritual practice. In this week's episode, we talk about all of the power fungus holds, the woman who made it mainstream, and what mental health aspects are connected to those "…
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Last week's episode was all about difficult feelings, so we thought it was only natural that this week should be all about conjuring pleasure! To begin with, how do we define pleasure? And once we define it, how do we manifest that in our lives? In episode 53, we use the metaphor of a cauldron to illustrate some extremely grounded mental health pot…
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We know that trauma lives in the body, but what does that mean? And on top of that, where else does trauma live? How does it impact our spiritual, physical, energetic lives? In this episode, we look at the effects of complex trauma through the lens of paganism and witchcraft. This episode could be difficult or triggering for folks like ourselves wh…
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Welcome to 2022, the year of THE LOVERS. The sixth card in the tarot, The Lovers may appear to be about romance at first blush, but we dive into the ways The Lovers really want to influence us and lead us in this new year. What lessons does 2022 have in store for you? Listen in and see what messages await! We also have an extremely special bonus ep…
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This week, we talk about the art of creating sigils: magical symbols to aid in spellwork. Callie shares what she's learned in her sigilcraft certification course and teaches listeners to create their own sigils, and then we dive into the mental health process this helps practitioners with. It's a juicy how-to episode, and we know y'all LOVE a how-t…
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As professional new age fools, we are in a community that is rich in wisdom, magic, and unfortunately a lot of problematic behaviors and ways of thinking. This week, we look at some of the red flags you can keep an eye out for in the esoteric realm. In our Patreon exclusive content this week, we generate our own new age bullshxt-oscopes for each ot…
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It's holiday time and you know what that means: family. For better or worse, our families are deeply tied to our emotional lives and managing what that can bring up can be tough. This week, we talk about what familial curses are and how to deal with holiday stress. Do you need a little extra boost to your skill set before hanging with your relative…
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We are so appreciative of the support you've sent in the weeks we've taken off. To hear about what happened, listen in as we discuss what death brings with it-- pain, magic, and otherwise. Listeners this week should note that we discuss potentially upsetting topics such as hospitalization, sudden death, and grief. If this isn't the episode for you,…
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Grimoires, Books of Shadows... Whatever you call them, these tomes are fascinating representations of witchcraft through the ages. But what's the difference between these two terms and do either apply to you? Do neither? In this episode, we discuss the history of these books, posit a new term for these texts, and discuss why using a written record …
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Wheel one is complete and we talk about the highlights, lowlights, and listen to the beautiful messages you left for us! We tell you all about changes to come this year and just get real squishy about it all. Patrons will hear a very behind-the-scenes look into our experience over the last year and some of our most personal thoughts about achieving…
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We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Amanda Yates Garcia, AKA The Oracle of LA, to the podcast in today's episode! This week, we chat about being a public-facing witch— the highs and the lows, the challenges and magic, and how it all affects our mental well-being. Patrons at the Witch tier and above get an exclusive private chat where we get a bit…
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Obviously, witches are associated with magick and spellcasting. But what IS a spell, how is it made, and how does one perform this mystical practice? In this episode, we talk about what a spell consists of from supplies to ritual, share our opinions on buying and using others' spells, and talk about why it all works on a psychological level. You do…
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We'd planned to talk about The VVitch this week, but the universe had other plans... Listen in for a short & sweet episode about dealing with the unexpected. We'll be back this week with a standard length episode! Rate & review us on Apple podcasts, pretty please! Those written reviews help other like-minded weirdos find us and enjoy the magic alon…
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What does the ocean mean to you? How do you begin working with the sea as a magical practitioner, even if you're in a landlocked place? In this episode we begin by chatting about what's going on in our individual practices and what that has to do with the element of water and holistic witchcraft. We move on to practical information and advice on ho…
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Every day, we make choices to be (or not to be!) someone we admire. This episode is all about finding your own path, cutting through impostor syndrome, and claiming your unique path— the path *only* you can claim. Listen in to stories from our lives and how we weave magic and mental health into our beliefs the self. Over on Patreon this week, we ta…
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Coming out is hard work, whether it's coming out as queer or a witch–– or anything else. We are overjoyed to present the second installment of The Farm Tapes featuring our dear friend Turner Masland of Watermoon Farm. This week, we discuss the challenges and beauty of being true to oneself. This week on Patreon, listen in for the second half of the…
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We are thrilled to present this episode featuring our dear friend Turner Masland of Watermoon Farm! This week, we talk about the beautiful and sacred relationship of tending to the land with intention, awareness, and love in honor of this week's Sabbat, Lammas AKA Lughnasadh. Learn about the twelve principles of permaculture and what it's truly all…
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This is the final installation of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series (if you haven't heard part 1 and 2, give them a listen!), this time all about embodying magick, and the thought leaders who helped modern-day pagans learn the ways of ~olde.~ Let's talk about privilege, embodiment, Crowley's impact, and our spicy, s…
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This is part two of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series (if you haven't heard part 1, you can find that here!), picking up where we left off last week and discussing the details of wtf alchemy and hermeticism are *and* how these practices affect us on a personal level. In this week's bonus content, we discuss how to h…
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We're back from a break and ready to talk esotericism, mysticism, and where mental health and magick overlap. You can't really talk about witchcraft without talking about these interesting traditions, so let's dive in. This is part one of a three-part project we're doing called The Magician's Mini Series, beginning with a look at the concepts above…
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Mercury retrograde tried to foil us yet again but here we are! Litha brings up power, the "masculine" energy of the sun, ~mommy and daddy issues~ and we observe another pagan holiday. We also share some administrative notes about upcoming scheduling! Please tune in to learn about our upcoming shifts. *This episode is dedicated to Emma and Dan of th…
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For the duration of May 29th til June 22nd, we're in retrograde yet again. It's tempting to blame every miscommunication and misfortune on the planets, but in this episode, we tell you how to utilize those frustrations to better your life instead of allowing them to become the enemy. This week's bonus content includes a nice juicy thought that may …
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... And special guests, Amber's teen witch daughter, Olivia, and her best friend, Mollie. We discuss the mother and crone at length, but what about the maiden? This week, author Kate Williams (of The Babysitters Coven) talks with us about the archetype of the teen witch, the wisdom that young mystics and pagans have to share with the world, and why…
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The Major Arcana mirrors the Hero's Journey and can be used in developmental psychology to help integrate and heal trauma. In our own tarot practices, we can use tarot grids to achieve some of the same effects. In this episode, we talk about life cycles, utilizing your deck for self-actualization, and the integration of the past, present, and futur…
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The universe wants to know if you can come out and play? This week, award-winning oracle deck creatrix and mystic Mellissae Lucia talks with us about saying YES to life and how embracing our inner child— and adolescent— is a key ingredient in the grieving process. Connect with Mellissae via her website, Instagram, or Etsy, and find her award-winnin…
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You've consulted the sphinxes we today we bestow upon you our goofy-ass responses. This week, we cover questions about finding witchy community, apps and podcasts for witches, book recommendations, how to identify a patron deity, and of course you know we get into some fun tangents. Toward the end of the episode, we discuss free and accessible opti…
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We are thrilled and honored to be joined this week by Canadian witches Risa Dickens and Amy Torok, the hosts of the podcast and eponymously titled (gorgeous!) book Missing Witches! In our meandering conversation, we talk about the magic of place, identity, and the impact of ancestors. Join us on Patreon at the Witch tier or above for this week's bo…
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In times of light, like Spring, it's actually pretty easy to feel extra tender. Because the light's shining on us, and that's... Vulnerable. Sabbats are the perfect time to tune into the cycle of life, the balance of dark and light, and this one in particular is a beautiful moment for reflecting on the ways you shine— and the ways you might struggl…
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Happiest Earth Day, witches! What even is a Pagan? It sounds like a word that weird girl in middle school would have used to describe herself, and, as the adult versions of the weird girl, we're here to fill you in on all the details. In short, it's a belief system related to the earth, but there's so much more we have to say about it all. Join us …
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When you think of the word "worship," what comes to mind? This week, we talk to self-love empress Cordelia Rose Black about the deep shadow work of Self Worship and Self Domming— and it turns out that it's probably not what you think it might be. Listen in for a talk about how to start praying to the altar of the self and why it might just be the m…
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Boundaries are the space where we can respectfully, consensually love one another. So why THE F are they so hard to set? This week, we dive into why we can feel so angry and resistant when it comes to saying "no," how you can heal your relationship with your own boundaries, and why it might just make all your relationships even better. Join us on P…
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Are witches inherently Satan worshippers? Short answer: Nope! In this episode, we discuss the 2019 documentary Hail, Satan? which explores the Satanic Temple's beliefs, the religious structure of Christian America, and why witches and Satanists are always conflated with one another and also evil. What do we get, as a whole, out of equating people t…
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Dualism is the belief that there are two halves to any given piece of the universe— light vs. shadow, life vs. death, and so on. Non-dualism tells us that though every coin may have two sides, there is but one coin. This week, we discuss Carl Jung's work on dualism and how it applies to the esoteric world, as well as ways to work on integrating dua…
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Anger gets a bad rap. This week, we were absolutely honored to speak with Seryna Myers, transformational coach and author of the fresh-off-the-presses book Sacred Anger. In our chat, we talked about what anger really is, the struggles of integrating it as an emotion whether it's your first impulse or it's *never* an impulse, and the magic power of …
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It's the time of year when we're all waking up, coming back to life, and finally blossoming after a long winter's rest. We start off this week by talking about what Ostara is (hint: it's not the same as Easter, but it's also *not not* Easter?), who the goddess Eostre is, and wtf is up with bunnies laying eggs. Of course, as with every episode, we a…
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Creativity flows through us the same as blood, so why is it so often difficult to claim for ourselves? In this episode, we discuss the blocks that can get in the way of our access to our inner artists and witches (same thing) and how to overcome that nagging inner critic. We also talk about our first-ever book club and how you can join us! For the …
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What witch— or even muggle— doesn't want to lucid dream? This week, we chat with 30-year veteran lucid dreamer MintFaery. Mint is known for their YouTube channel where they have over 110,000 subscribers— us included— and share all kinds of stories and instructional information about the great wide world of witchcraft. They share the story of how th…
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The ability to shed one's skin and swim between realms is selkie magic. Let's look into not only the mythology of these primordial creatures but also the magnetic pull of symbolism and myth itself. This week, Callie surprises Amber who shares some of her favorite selkie stories, why she returns to the sea time and again— and she shares some of her …
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We are SO excited to welcome the two other members of THE Pocket Coven to the show— it's our first episode with our covenmates EJ Landsman and Quinn Brenfleck! (We just keep breaking records for our longest episodes yet!) This week, we dive into the divinity of transformation and how we can utilize our own unique magics to create a more sacred life…
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