Best Heathen And The Hedge Podcasts (2024)

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Radical Runes Reminder! 4:28

5M ago4:28

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hey hey! Just popping into your podcast feed to remind you that registration for the last ever live session of Radical Runes closes at midnight on Saturday, February 3rd! You can register here: https://www.sirivincentplouff.com/shop/p/radical-runes-winter-2024 Radical Runes is a six week course in Nordic divination practices using the Elder Futhark…

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S2 E13: Perthro, the Soul, and the Mead 23:41

6M ago23:41

23:41

Perthro is a mysterious rune that means luck, mystery, and the mead. In this episode of the podcast Siri covers the beauty of this rune in a solo-episode. We talk about the different soul parts, and how Perthro is connected with the Hamingja. This rune disappears in the Younger Futhark, which only adds to its mystery. We also discuss the sacred qua…

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RERUN: Divination at the New Year 27:31

7M ago27:31

27:31

Happy Winter Solstice! Have a rerun episode! This episode was originally released on Dec 30 2020. Did you know there's no future tense in Old Norse? It's a huge part of why I (Siri) don't use the runes for predictive reading - instead, I use them for assessing the situation and figuring out what the best path forward is for me or my client. But the…

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S2 E12: Halloween Special! Werewolf Spectacular 1:15:05

8M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Welcome to the 2023 Halloween Werewolf Spectacular! There is a LOT of wolf lore in Nordic mythology and throughout folklore all around the world. I spoke with my friend Matt who has been obsessed with werewolves for most of his life. And at a certain point, doesn’t obsession beget expertise? So I decided to invite him on the podcast for a special w…

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S2 E11: Primstav Poetry with Kari Tauring 58:27

9M ago58:27

58:27

Today I'm sharing a conversation with my mentor Kari Tauring. She is the author of “The Volva Stav Manual,” “The Runes: A Deeper Journey,” and today we’re discussing her newest book: “The Day Begins at Sunset.” This is a collection of poems reflecting on the Primstav, an Old Norse calendar stick that helped people follow the seasons and the Saint D…

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S2 E10: Lessons from the Empress Retrospective 59:33

9M ago59:33

59:33

It's been one year since Cassandra Snow and I published "Lessons from the Empress: A tarot workbook for self-care and creative growth!" In celebration of the book's birthday, I invited a special guest host to interview Cassandra and I. Maria Minnis is a tarot reader and author of the forthcoming "Tarot for the Hard Work: An Archetypal Journey to Co…

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S2 E9: Riding the Hedge with Ren Zapotek 1:33:57

10M ago1:33:57

1:33:57

Ren Zatopek is a heretical, hedgeriding witch of the Ced Tradition with more than fifteen years of experience working full-time as a spiritual guide, healer, and ritualist. She has a special interest in helping folks with exceptional intensity, sensitivity, and creativity explore the deeper, more troubling waters of witchery without losing their sh…

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S2 E8: Eiwaz: a portal to the Underworld 19:14

11M ago19:14

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Eiwaz is the first tree rune in the Elder Futhark. It is a highly toxic tree that is used to both poison and heal, and is thought by many to be the tree that Odin hangs himself on to take up the runes. Learn more about this fascinating rune in today's episode! You can read a transcript of this podcast here: https://www.heathensjourneypod.com/episod…

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S2 Episode 1: Energy Exchange 59:24

11M ago59:24

59:24

Welcome to season 2! We are starting off this season with the important topic of energy exchange! What happens when we allow someone to share in our energy? Where does our energy begin and how does it change and develop? Today we talk all about how energy affected us and development of awareness of energy and how it can beneficial and/or draining t…

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Episode 50: Aliens R Us 38:58

11M ago38:58

38:58

Welcome to the end of season 1! We made 50 episodes and we are so thankful for every listener! Episode 50 we are tackling the popular topic of Aliens, AGAIN! Our government has just recently confirmed extraterrestrial life exists, what does this mean for our planet? Grab a seat and listen to us share our theories and plans for alien invasion! We al…

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S2 E7: Spinning Wyrd with Ryan Smith 1:24:41

11M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

Today on the podcast, Siri is in conversation with Ryan Smith, author of The Way of Fire & Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism, and Spinning Wyrd: Exploring the Nordic Mysteries. Expanding on the progressive ideas and practices in The Way of Fire and Ice, this next-step book teaches you how to tap into the forces of the Nordic cosmos. The g…

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Episode 49: Life Update | Welcome Mariam of Homeostasis Numerology 36:53

12M ago36:53

36:53

We are coming with fresh new perspectives as our newest hedge host Mariam join us for talks about life, magic, and numerology! Get the skinny on how Mariam entered our lives and how she weaseled her way into being our podcast description writer! Today, we catch will catch you up on our lives since you last heard from us and set the tone for the pod…

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Episode 48: Energetic Protection 34:31

1y ago34:31

34:31

Welcome to another episode of Heathen and the Hedge, we have so much to discuss this week and its all about energy vampires, imbalanced energy, and how to protect yourself from attacks and siphoning. Like many of us, I know a lot of you have found yourselves feeling as though interactions and certain people seem to drain you or cause you to change …

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Episode 47: Elemental Connections 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

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It's Wednesday and we are back with a witchy topic of elements and how they connect to us in our lives and magic. This episode is all about what elements we connect to and don't, what role they play in your magic, what ways that they can be used, and how they translate in your zodiac! We both have a heavy heart for the planet and the connection to …

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Episode 46: BDSM & Magical Boundaries with Jam 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

54:29

Well Well it is another Witchy Wednesday and this week we are talking all things spicy about BDSM and the boundaries that one must create energetically when involved in both magic and sex play. Jam is a versed magical being with knowledge in astrology, Lenormand Tarot, as well as BDSM play! We ask questions relating to boundaries, ritual magic, con…

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Episode 45: Breaking Generational Cycles & The New Moon in Aquarius 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

46:19

Welcome back to Heathen and the Hedge! Today we decided to talk about generational patterns and cycles that in many ways have lead to that self development which we have used to grow in our magic and to connect with our ancestral paths. We also talk about how you can use this New Moon with your own cycle breaking goals. With a new moon in Aquarius …

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Episode 44: Find your Spiritual Leaders 56:21

1+ y ago56:21

56:21

Hey everyone , surprise! We are coming with a Magical Monday Message, this episode is about how to find a legit spiritual guide or mentor! When it comes to finding resources and community in your spiritual journey it can be challenging to find leaders who are genuine with their intentions and energy. There have been many times we have met amazing s…

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Episode 43: Making Ancestral Connections 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Welcome back to another Witchy Wednesday friends. We are talking about ancestral connection and how to start making one. As well as altar items, our journey, and what we have learned in this journey to connect with our roots and spirit guides. We both just came into ancestral practices within the last year and along the way we have made strong rout…

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Episode 42: After Life 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

39:46

Welcome to another Witchy Wednesday! We are back with a new episode that is not so witchy but more so our outlook on life after death as witchy people! We all go through phases of dwelling on the scary thought of "death", and many of us have our own opinions on what we think the after life will be like. We share our thoughts as kids, teens, and adu…

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Episode 41: Astrology with Airy Fairy Tarot 1:24:56

1+ y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Happy witchy Wednesday! We are back with a new episode talking all about astrology. Joining us today is Fairlight of Airy Fairy Tarot and today she is sharing with us astrology houses, placements, and how those relate to your life! We share our signs, some of our characteristics based on our charts, and what those mean for astrology based thinking!…

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S2 E6: Death and activism with Tomás Prower 1:08:10

1+ y ago1:08:10

1:08:10

I am honored to have Tomás Prower as a guest on the podcast this week. When I started planning this season, I knew that I wanted to bring Tomás on. Tomás Prower is a graduate of the University of California: Santa Barbara with degrees in Global Socioeconomics and Latin American Studies. With fluency in English, French, and Spanish, he has worked fo…

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S2 E5: Jera: Harvesting for the future, and fallow years of rest 23:36

2y ago23:36

23:36

In an episode that I didn't plan I swear, Siri discusses harvest festivals and the rune Jera. To Siri, Jera is not just about the year, but it is related to earth itself. This is a rune of appreciation of the gifts of nature, as well as of cultivation. The shape of the rune - two v’s turned on their side and intertwining - speaks to me of cycles. T…

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S2 E4: Isa: frozen memory and sacred pause 25:10

2y ago25:10

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Isa represents Ice: That which is frozen. It is a barrier. It is water that has become so still, it has been made solid. Ice is one of the elements that signaled the birth of our world. "Ice is hard and without motion. It constrains the movement of waters, but those who try to walk on it may find themselves moving out of control." - Diana Paxson, "…

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S2 E2: Nauthiz: the fire of need 22:09

2y ago22:09

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After the storm, we must rebuild. After Hagalaz comes Nauthiz. In this episode, Siri explores the ways that the Nauthiz rune reveals what is truly necessary in our lives. Nauthiz, need-fire, rune of potential and action and making choices to get ourselves out of the direst of circumstances. Here is a YouTube video I found that provides a really nic…

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S2 E1: Hel Beckons Us into the Underworld 30:37

2y ago30:37

30:37

Welcome back to the Heathen’s Journey Podcast! Siri took some time off to recalibrate and think through the direction of the podcast. We’re back now, in seasons! Each season we will be focusing on a major theme within heathenry and the runes. This season, we’re covering the second aett of the Elder Futhark through the lens of an Underworld Journey.…

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S2E3: Radical Underworlds with Lex Ritchie 1:00:18

2y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Lex Ritchie returns to the podcast to talk about all things Underworld with Siri. They share wisdom from their wealth of knowledge about the Underwolrd, tell a queered version of the Persephone myth, and talk about the Underworld as a threat to capitalism. Lex Ritchie is a tarot reader and folk magician weaving spells for liberation, living in the …

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BONUS episode: Talking Black Books with Aidan Wachter 1:35:12

2y ago1:35:12

1:35:12

Aidan Wachter has been actively involved in magical practice since the 1980’s. His work reflects a wide ranging, eclectic, and non-dogmatic approach with influences from many paths including witchcraft, folk magic, and chaos magic. His books focus on the practice of the craft as a learnable set of skills that can be developed rather than innate tal…

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Episode 40: The New Moon & Neptune 50:00

2y ago50:00

50:00

Welcome back to another Witchy Wednesday, we know its been a while but we have missed you all and the podcast! We are so glad to be back, and today we are bringing you all the information about the moon! Our current moon is New Moon in Cancer, and moving into Leo with a conjunction in Neptune! This may all sound like a bunch of nonsense but in this…

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Episode 38: Spiritual Blockages 37:31

2y ago37:31

37:31

We are coming back with another Witchy Wednesday and we are talking about spiritual and magical blockages that can occur for a number of reasons and ways we can improve and increase our relationship with ourselves and our magic. Thank you for joining us, and enjoy our new content. Enjoying our content? Please connect with us on our online communiti…

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Episode 37: Book of Shadows 29:55

2y ago29:55

29:55

Welcome back, we have missed you! We have a new Witchy Wednesday discussing the importance of a Book of Shadows, the uses, the pros and cons, and the ways we can benefit from having one as practitioners of magic! Enjoying our content? Please connect with us on our online communities for questions, topic polls, and podcast updates. Find us on Facebo…

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Episode 36: Christianity - Magic or Miracle? 53:26

2y ago53:26

53:26

This witchy Wednesday is about the traces of witchcraft and magic in Christianity. We question ourselves about the existence of magic in our history and the obvious mentions of witchcraft in Bible stories. We talk about our beliefs, and how our journey with christianity led to paths in witchcraft. Enjoying our content? Please connect with us on our…

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Episode 35: Finding Spirituality 1:21:10

2y ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Todays episode features a life long friend of Shay! Christian is visiting from our hometown and she has a interesting topic for us today! Finding your spirituality. We talk today about how to handle life shifts when it comes to your beliefs, how to be open with your family, and we are asking Christian many questions about her faith and her journey …

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Episode 33: Hidden Nazi's in South America 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

Well well well, what we have here is a Freaky Friday you won't believe! We recently stumbled upon information and could not believe that Nazi's were still actively practicing and actively terrorizing German camps in South America! We share the story of Paul Schäfer, who was one of the grossest German preacher and social worker who was anything but …

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Episode 32: The Magic of the Moon 27:12

2+ y ago27:12

27:12

Join us for Witchy Wednesday as we talk about moon magic! The kinds of spells and energies that the moon can correspond with is amazing. We share our experience, the phases and crystals, as well as the kinds of spells and ways to connect with lunar energy. Enjoying our content? Please connect with us on our online communities for questions, topic p…

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Episode 30: The Simpsons Predictions 41:47

2+ y ago41:47

41:47

This episode of Freaky Friday is all about the Simpsons and their show predictions throughout the show! It is fascinating to think that a show has been running for 35 years and has had many coincidental real life situations that have really happened! We talk about 10 predictions and ask many questions about the Simpson Predictions, the characters, …

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Episode 29: Tools of the Craft 54:15

2+ y ago54:15

54:15

Welcome to Witch Wednesday, this week we share our top 10 tools list for practicing Witchcraft. The most intimidating part of starting this path can be the sorting of information, and where to start in your ritual practices. We share many tips on where to buy tools, how to use them, and the ways we study our craft path. Whether you are just startin…

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Episode 28: Left a good job in the city... 56:55

2+ y ago56:55

56:55

Today's Mundane Monday topic is all about Entrepreneurship and Family life Balance! We have been pursuing small business lifestyle for a few years now and we have had many lessons, learning curves, and mistakes we have had to learn from along the way! We share today how to start a business, pros and cons, the family benefits and cons, and the why o…

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Episode 27: Loved Him to Pieces 29:53

2+ y ago29:53

29:53

Welcome to the most Freakiest of our Fridays yet! Today we are discussing a case that just happened this year in Wisconsin with a woman by the name of Taylor Schabusiness..We are telling you what we know about her, the victim, the events leading up to this gruesome crime, and the details we can't share will be on our Patreon tonight at 8pm MST. Tun…

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Episode 26: Every Witch Way 36:07

2+ y ago36:07

36:07

This Witchy Wednesday we are tackling the popular issue that have arisen having to do with inclusivity. Our discussion today is on the Gender Roles and Heteronormative practices that still present themselves in the Witchcraft community. We talk about the ways to include more gender fluidity, excluding lifestyle from our spiritual practices, and how…

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Episode 25: Asking 21 Questions 1:00:21

2+ y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Welcome back for another Mundane Monday where we are asking the 21 perfect first date/ breaking the ice questions! We are having some fun today and just getting to know more about each other or more like reminding each other of funny things like our favorite books, our favorite seasons, movies that make us happy, and just hilarious and off the wall…

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Episode 24: The Legend of the Leprechaun 29:47

2+ y ago29:47

29:47

Are you feeling lucky? Well today is your lucky day, for the spirit St. Patricks this past week we are talking about Leprechauns! Today on this Freaky Friday episode we discuss the origin stories, the historical depictions, and the 20th century pop culture image we know of them as today! We discuss where some of these legends came from, and what we…

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Episode 23: Which Witch? 39:50

2+ y ago39:50

39:50

Witchy Wednesday is all about the types of witchcraft and how to find your method of practice! We talk about how we learned our paths, resources we used to gain knowledge, and our experiences with many types of witchery and its forms. In this episode we share why being a witch doesn't mean you have to choose a specific title, nor do the pressures o…

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Episode 22: American Dream or American Scheme? 43:47

2+ y ago43:47

43:47

Join us for another Mundane Monday, we are discussing the supposed American Dream! So many of us have grown up with the skewed ideal of success, college, the "American Dream" concept of family, marriage, and house buying! Today is all about what it is like to be the odd ball out who doesn't agree with the social norms, or being seen as the "Black s…

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Episode 21: The Manson Family 47:34

2+ y ago47:34

47:34

Freaky Friday wouldn't be freaky without some cult topics! Today we are talking about Charles Manson and the following he built that lead to multiple brutal murders. The Manson family is the famous cult of Charles Manson that was formed in the late 60's/early 70's and started with love , peace, and community but ended in lies, murder, and life sent…

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Episode 29: New World Witchery with Cory Hutcheson 1:16:48

2+ y ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Cory Thomas Hutcheson is the cohost of the popular podcasts New World Witchery, Chasing Foxfire, and Myth-Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast, and author of the book New World Witchery: A Trove of American Folk Magic. He has a doctorate in American Studies with specializations in folklore, religion, and ethnicity from Penn State. He is a cont…

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Episode 20: Astrology and Angel Mediums (Interview 1) 40:00

2+ y ago40:00

40:00

Todays Witchy Wednesday episode is on Mediumship with our special guest Nancy Hayes - from Astrology and Angel Mediums! We are discussing how to identify your Clares, communicating with ancestors, ways to strengthen your practices, and sharing our experiences with spirits from the other realms! Enjoying our content? Please connect with us on our on…

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Episode 19: Meet the Parents 1:19:58

2+ y ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Welcome back to the Heathen and the Hedge, today we are discussing our journey and experience as parents! We are sharing funny parenting stories, our birth story, what challenges we have faced as parents, and the lessons we have learned as parents! Our daughter has taught us many things, and we are hilariously retelling our parenting woes! Enjoying…

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Episode 18: Paranormal Activity 31:52

2+ y ago31:52

31:52

Welcome to another episode of Freaky Friday. Today we are talking about hauntings and all of its parts including demons, ghost, and paranormal entities! On this is episode we share with you our beliefs, our theories, our paranormal experiences, and myths we have heard! Hear some of our favorite movie depictions of ghost, our future ghost plans, and…

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Episode 17: Herbal Magic 53:00

2+ y ago53:00

53:00

Join us on todays Witchy Wednesday for our talk about herbs. We dive into how we learned herbs, why we use them in our practice and the uses and correspondence with some herbs! Herbal magic helps many in their healing and their practice, and when used correctly you can use many herbal remedies in your spellworkings. Below is the list of recommended…

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Episode 16: Hot Wings and Hot Questions 1:12:13

2+ y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Join us for a HOT ONE in this episode of Mundane Monday, we are eating hot wings while answering our top 15 relationship questions! We have a line up of some spicy hot sauces ranging from habanero to Carolina reaper while we ask each other funny, embarrassing, and truthful questions about each other and our relationship! We share our past experienc…

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