34: Exploring the Therapeutic and Transformative Aspects of "The Artist's Way"
Episode 34   In this episode of the Bell Witch Podcast, Swailes the Friendly Green Witch and her friend Bex delve into their transformative experiences with "The Artist's Way," a 12-week creative workshop by Julia Cameron. Swailes shares how the program revitalized her creative pursuits, leading to the launch of her podcast. Bex explains the structure and tasks of the program, emphasizing its ...
52m Jun 23, 2024
52m
33: From Floppy Disks to Emoji Spells: The Evolution of Techno Witchcraft
Episode 33   Witching in the 21st Century.  Welcome to another enchanting  Solitary Witch episode of "The Bell Witch Podcast" with Swailes the Friendly Green witch🌿✨ Today, we're diving broomstick-first into the spellbinding world of techno paganism and digital witchcraft. But before we get our cauldrons bubbling, I have a tiny favour to ask. If you love what we do here, please consider show...
43m Jun 09, 2024
43m
32: Folklore of Forget Me Nots
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, witching in the 21st Century.  In this solitary witch episode , Swailes the Friendly Green Witch explores the enchanting world of the forget-me-not flower. She shares its folklore, magical properties, and personal anecdotes, including the humorous misnaming of the flower by some children.  Swailes discusses the flower's significance in dreams, mythology, and...
36m May 27, 2024
36m
The Market Place saved my life
A spontaneous episode from me on something very close to my witchy heart. Please know I do get a bit emotional in this little episode.  Open letter to the people of Leeds (and beyond), For the past 35 years, the team here at The Market Place charity has been offering free, personal mental health support to the young people of this great city. We have had hundreds of thousands of visits from t...
7m May 25, 2024
7m
Witchcraft and Herbalism
Bonus Episode. This delightful spotlight episode of The Bell Witch Podcast is hosted by Lianne Marie, a kitchen with with a love for traditional witchcraft, ethical marketing and tea!  Jammed packed with bitesize witchcraft folklore, herbalism and witching in the 21st Century. You can find Lianne at  Butterflump – Ethical marketing support for small businesses [https://butterflump.com/] But...
19m May 17, 2024
19m
31: The Heathen & His Mead
Episode 31  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- 'Witching in the 21st Century' In this Moot Loot episode we welcome my good friend Chew who is a Heathen. Chew tells us about finding his path, the importance of mead in his spirituality and a couple of medieval folklore stories of Gods like Thor who drank too much!   "Hi I'm Richard Chew, 2nd generation Pagan. I follow the Germanic Heathen path...
1hr 9m May 13, 2024
1hr 9m
30: Spell Work & Candles
Episode 30  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- 'Witching in the 21st Century' In this Moot Loot episode we welcome Sareta of Wax Spiritual. A fabulous new witch shop in the heart of one of the oldest (and definitely haunted) cities in  the UK- Colchester, Essex.  Sareta identifies as a root worker/modern witch who has amazing skills and knowledge on crafting spells, candle magical ways and h...
1hr 21m Apr 29, 2024
1hr 21m
29: Witches, Ghosts & Folklore from the Coast
Episode 29  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- 'Witching in the 21st Century'  At last, here is an overdue Solitary Witch episode from Swailes, and the sister episode to 'Magic of the Sea' a few weeks back. This is a spooky offering from #TBWP inspired by an amazing ghost walk in Robin Hoods Bay back in February 24. Ghost stories, witches and smugglers, hand of glory and cave dwelling boggl...
1hr 6m Apr 14, 2024
1hr 6m
28: Digging into the Origins of Folklore
Episode 28  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. Witching in the 21st Century.  Another amazing Moot Loot for you, from @Folkwitch_ Amy.  Amy is an author, witch, archaeologist and lover of folklore. She uses her knowledge and experience of history to guide her magical practice. Amy has a flair for aesthetically pleasing witchcraft photography as seen on her Instagram which is simply beautiful....
43m Apr 02, 2024
43m
27: Being in the Now
Episode 27 Welcome to another Moot Loot episode from The Bell Witch Podcast- witching in the 21st Century.  This episode comes to you on the Spring Equinox (Ostara) with the  positive theme of wellbeing by practising mindfulness in the moments of stress and worry. My guest Claire speaks to us about her pivotal moment whiles suffering from Long Covid.  Learning the art of Mindfulness enables C...
1hr 14m Mar 19, 2024
1hr 14m
26: The Spirit of Cacao
Episode 26 This is an early Moot Loot from The Bell Witch Podcast, in which Shane from The Jasper Cacao Project speaks to us about his love for this magical plant.  Affiliate Link- Shop | The Jasper Cacao Project [https://www.jaspercacao.com/shop/?affiliate=2714] *EVERY TIME YOU RATE A SHOW A PODCASTER DOES A LITTLE DANCE* Fancy being a guest or suggest a topic? Email Swailes on thebellwitc...
1hr 1m Mar 12, 2024
1hr 1m
25: Magic of the Sea
Episode 25 This is a special Solitary Witch episode as its The Bell Witch Podcast's 1st Podiversery! There is a little celebration.  Swailes is passionate about the beautiful coast. Speaking from the perspective of a sea witch on all things magical ocean from personal coastal stories to nautical folklore and how Sailors are a superstitious bunch!  Podcast Pals goes out to the lovely Kieran o...
55m Mar 05, 2024
55m
Air Meditation
welcome to the  2nd instalment of the element meditation Series. Join Swailes the Friendly Green Witch as she walks you through a calming meditation to help you ground in the chaos of life. This air element visualisation will help you relax though connecting with the lifting element of air in which you will fly. Made with love and magic. Please support #tbwp on Patreon https://www.patreon.com...
14m Mar 03, 2024
14m
24: Beauty in the Macabre
Episode 24 In this episode we have a fabulous Moot Loot guest- Cile of The Pretty Unusual Shop on  Instagram. This episode takes on the dark art of taxidermy and how to find beauty in death, how to clean bones and the magic included in the making.  Disclaimer- slight swearing, it gets gross so avoid eating whiles you listen!  *PLEASE RATE THIS PODCAST* Fancy being a guest or suggest a topic...
53m Feb 20, 2024
53m
23: The Witches' Altar
Episode 23 Solitary Witch episode - Altar walkthrough  Swailes speaks about how she keeps a positive mindset even in the pouring rain and also covers her love of altar set ups and talks us through her Imbolc Altar space. Podcast Pals- check out the fantastic new podcast 'Wellbeing Witches' https://open.spotify.com/show/1pvzXwePzAqnwuTWHMuW3d?si=197d8bdc42594bc5 Disclaimer- slight swearing ...
39m Feb 05, 2024
39m
The Bell Witch Podcast official trailer
Welcome to The Bell Witch podcast [trailer] A show that covers the infamous legend of The historic Bell Witch haunting of the Southern United States. In the 19th century the Bell family of Northwest Robinson Country experienced terrifying poltergeist activity… Hang on a second. No, no, no. That's the wrong Bell Witch! This is a podcast about being a witchy pagan in the 21st century. Airing b...
2m Feb 01, 2024
2m
22: Witch in the Woods
Episode 22  In this episode we have a Moot Loot guest Sarah Parker of The Forgotten Forest. Can you imagine having your very own witch biz in the woods? Sarah is a gifted witch and shamanic healer who shares her story setting up shop, and her new spiritual adventures of 2024. Swailes also has her very first Patreon subscriber shout out and reflections on the last episode 'My Psychic Mum'  Dis...
50m Jan 22, 2024
50m
21: My Psychic Mum
Episode 21 . The first episode of 2024, AKA year 8. This offering from Swailes the Friendly Green Witch is a seriously personal episode in which she retells the story of her youth growing up with a spiritual mum. Alison Swailes was a fantastic tarot slinging psychic medium who predicted her daughter's life with precision, and there was many strange things that went on as she grew up with a psy...
51m Jan 08, 2024
51m
Earth Meditation
A gift episode. Join Swailes the Friendly Green Witch as she walks you through a calming meditation to help you ground in the chaos of life. This tree visualisation will help you relax though connecting with the bark of a  mystical tree in the forest.  Made with love and magic. Please support #tbwp on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheBellWitchPodcast #meditation #tree #visulisation #witchc...
11m Dec 24, 2023
11m
Yuletide Bonus Episode
Greetings Witches and Beautiful Souls  Here is a bonus episode from Swailes The Friendly Green Witch and Louise The Wiccan Lady. A easy breezy conversational episode talking Yuletide history and plans between two witchy friends.  Please rate and review The Bell Witch Podcast  Blessed Be  The Friendly Green Witch of #TBWP https://linktr.ee/friendlygreenwitch?utm_source=linktree_profile_shar...
33m Dec 19, 2023
33m
20: Planets in Astrology
This episode of #TBWP hosted by Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. We welcome Anna Betts of AB Cosmic Astrology. Anna who has been a practitioner for over 20 years shares her knowledge on Astrological planets and their characteristics. Its full to the brim with information on all things cosmic. Podcaster Pals shoutout goes to Hannah and Garry of The Eye Opener Society Podcast - https://open.spo...
49m Dec 12, 2023
49m
19: Witchfest & The Seax
 #TBWP hosted by Swailes the Friendly Green Witch In this episode update you on my moldervite life impact, my amazing experience volunteering at Witchfest International and the impressive raffle prise I won.... A replica of The Seax of Berghoff and its history With special thanks to  Witchfest - https://witchfest.net/ Witching Around Podcast- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchinga...
42m Dec 05, 2023
42m
18: The Wolf
Moot Loot episode #TBWP hosted by Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. This episode's Moot Loot guest is the lovely Rachel Sara Roberts of Wolf Woman Rising. A  priestess and published author with a love of Lupa the She Wolf  and a fantastic guest. There is howling! *PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW* Fancy being a guest or suggest a topic? Email thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com Produced with love and ma...
53m Nov 21, 2023
53m
17: Ouija & The Sceptic Witch
Solitary Witch episode of #TBWP hosted by Swailes the Friendly Green Witch. This one is from a different perspective to usual one. As we cover the topic of The Philip Experiment,  Ouija Board and its history, and how ghosts may work from a sceptical point of view.   Special thanks to BBC Uncanny, Danny Robins and Dr Ciarán O'keeffe *PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW* Fancy being a guest or sugges...
49m Nov 07, 2023
49m
16: October Special
Welcome to this very strange and unusual  episode of The Bell Witch Podcast, in which we celebrate the beautiful month of October.  Recorded on Friday the 13th.  3 witches come together and chat about this spooky month of the year where the vail becomes the thinnest. A range of topics covered form 'unlucky 13', Samhain history, Halloween traditions and ghost stories galore!  Disclaimer- It gets...
57m Oct 24, 2023
57m
15: Trigger Magic
Solitary Witch Episode of #TBWP Hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch. Shorter show on the art of Trigger Magic.  www.pagansofthenorth.co.uk Special thanks to The Wiccan Lady- Louise Bloomer and Canny Crystals. *EVERY TIME YOU  RATE/REVIEW/FOLLOW A PODCASTER DOES A LITTLE HAPPY DANCE* Fancy being a guest or suggest a topic? Email thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com Produced with love and ...
34m Oct 10, 2023
34m
Remembering the Sycamore Gap Tree
A  small episode offering from me to commemorate the beautiful Sycamore Gap Tree of Northumberland.   Special thanks to @Pulvers.apothecary on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pulvers.apothecary/ Sources  https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2023-09-28/what-is-sycamore-gap-history-of-famous-robin-hood-tree-deliberately-felled https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/live-tree-sycamore-gap-f...
8m Sep 28, 2023
8m
14: Northern Witches
Moot Loot Episode of #TBWP hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch.  In this episode I interview Quinn Green the creative director of Pagans of the North online Magazine and I also as share my floatation therapy experience.  EVERY TIME YOU  RATE/REVIEW/FOLLOW A PODCASTER DOES A LITTLE HAPPY DANCE Fancy being a guest speaker or suggest a topic? Email thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com  Produce...
49m Sep 26, 2023
49m
13: Reiki Healing
Solitery Witch Episode of #TBWP Hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch. The show has naturally evolved over time with a fresh new vibe and this  solo episode takes a brief look at Reiki and its history, Swailes and her practice and there's a review on the Disney Pixar's Elementals. EVERY TIME YOU  RATE/REVIEW/FOLLOW A PODCASTER DOES A LITTLE HAPPY DANCE Fancy being a guest or suggest a ...
42m Sep 12, 2023
42m
12: Poisonous Plants
Moot Loot Episode of #TBWP Hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch The show has naturally evolved over time with a fresh new vibe and this episode's theme is Poisonous Plants by The Wiccan Lady- Louise Bloomer based in Leeds. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Fancy being a guest or suggest a topic? Email thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com  Produced with love and magic by @Thefriendlygreenwitch Fo...
57m Aug 29, 2023
57m
11: Manifest
This is a new chapter episode where the show takes on a fresh vibe.  The show has naturally evolved  over time and the theme is aptly named ......MANIFEST!  Hosted by Swailes The Friendly Green Witch PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Fancy being a guest or suggest a topic? Email thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com  Produced with love and magic by @Thefriendlygreenwitch  Follow TBWP on Instagram  @the_b...
38m Aug 15, 2023
38m
10: Picturing Pagans
WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 10!  To celebrate this very special milestone, we have our 2nd guest speaker on- Beverley Thornton, a talented pagan photographer. Beverley talks to us about her spiritual journey and pagan /witch representation in photography throughout  history.  From the male gaze "Hags and Slags" to photographing the lovely pagan community of today.  it is a good one, this one! so po...
48m Aug 01, 2023
48m
9: The Essence of Camping
in this episode we speak about one of our favourite topics ever - camping! What witches do at camps, festivals, community, family camping and when it sucks!  We believe our show is a fun mix of practical magic, poetry, shoutouts and giggles as The Bell Witches reunite for episode 9! Pour yourself a brew. Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents.  Follow u...
45m Jul 17, 2023
45m
8: Magical Gatherings
This is a very special one in which we have our first solitary  presented episode hosted by The Friendly Green Witch, Swailes.   What are Magic of Gatherings? Fresh from her roaming Swailes chats about grass root camping,  shamanic drum journeying, rituals, sand mandalas and horse box saunas! As well as the usual practical magic tips and witchy shoutouts. Pour yourself a drink and come hear w...
38m Jul 04, 2023
38m
7: Earth Element
We have been covering the four elementals in witchcraft, and this is the final one of the set- beautiful Earth.  This is a very special episode in which we have our first ever guest speaker- Lisa Cutcliffe of Edulis wild foods who introduces us to the joy of foraging for food and magic. This episode is full to the brim of useful practical pagan associated activities that can be fun for adults a...
52m Jun 20, 2023
52m
6: Air Element
The next 4 episodes will focus on the four elementals in witchcraft, the third one being Air.  We chat about our plans, how tricky the elemental of air actually is, how we can connect with it with children and using air in breath work and meditation. Jodie geeks out on the tarot associations and Swailes shares a spell and her poetry.  Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as w...
51m Jun 07, 2023
51m
5: Water Element
 The next 4 episodes will focus on the four elementals in witchcraft, the second one being Water. We chat about retreats, pendulums, the water element around our children and how to honour this beautiful element that we often take for granted. This episode flows like the chosen theme and covers a range of aqua associated activities from water painting to bin dipping! Swailes talks of her favo...
53m May 18, 2023
53m
4: Fire Element
The next 4 episodes will focus on the 4 elementals in witchcraft, the first one being Fire. We chat about the ghosts we met at Grave Encounters event, the fire element around our children and how to safely involve them in our magical practices in pagan parenting.  People do not have enough fire in their lives in the 21st century and we want to change that!  We introduce our new Tennis Table T...
51m May 04, 2023
51m
3: The Crone
 In our 3rd episode we speak about the Crone aspect of the Triple Moon Goddess archetype 'Mother, Maiden and Crone'. Discover what the Crone aspect may be like in later life, the Crones we know personally and our fears and hopes on aging. In this episode we chat about our Easter week, new pets, and announce our very first competition!  Have a laugh hearing about Swailes finding secret stuff in ...
39m Apr 12, 2023
39m
2: The Mother
In our 2nd episode, we introduce the Mother energy of the Triple Moon Goddess archetype 'Mother Maiden and Crone'. Discover the Maiden aspect as we talk about her in our personal witchy lives.  In this episode we chat about how to conversate with the spirits, discover how our Swailes discovered she was a witch, bath time magic and Jodie shares her insight on creating aromatherapy salts.  Pour...
1hr Mar 29, 2023
1hr
1: The Maiden
In our 1st episode, we introduce the Maiden energy of the Triple Moon Goddess archetype 'Mother Maiden and Crone'. Discover the Maiden aspect as we talk about her in our personal witchy lives.  Childhood memories, imaginary dragons, sigils, and desert island witch tools (to threaten the elementals with perhaps?)  and Swailes shares the recipe for her gorgeous Magic Goddess Biscuits!  Pour your...
44m Mar 15, 2023
44m
The Pilot episode
Witching in the 21st Century  In our pilot episode, we introduce ourselves, talk about life as it relates to our practices; from being Pagan party animals, tea cupboards and altars, tent life and nude camping, to fairies, 90's gameshows, and even John Barley Corn's massive dong of hot rocks.   Pour yourself a brew or a glass of mead, come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we ...
26m Mar 03, 2023
26m