Join us for a deeply engaging conversation with Elwynn Green (@TheAntleredCrown), a generational hedge witch from England, as he shares his journey from being raised by two powerful witch aunts to becoming a practitioner himself. We explore the often-overlooked magic of everyday life, why imagination is more powerful than visualisation, and how traditional witchcraft asks us to live in the liminal space between the mundane and the mystical, without losing touch with either.
Elwynn discusses the importance of deconstruction before reconstruction in spiritual practice, the animistic spirit within crafted objects, and why taking yourself too seriously can lead to spiritual burnout. We also dive into navigating social media as a spiritual practitioner, the difference between herbalism and wort cunning, and why being "lost" might be the truest state of all. Plus, hear about his forthcoming book Between the Horns: A Book of Liminal Witchcraft and why glass jars might not be the magical containers you think they are.
You can find Elwynn
@theantleredcrown
on Tiktok & Instagram
In this episode of ShamanTalk, Rhonda McCrimmon is joined by author, teacher, and witch Judika Illes, well known for her encyclopedias of spells and magic. Together they explore the hidden threads of witchcraft woven through fairy tales, the importance of protection spells, and how magic shows up in daily life.
Judika shares her origin story, from growing up with a love of books and tarot to becoming one of today’s most recognised writers on magic. She explains why fairy tales hold coded shamanic teachings, why children respond so deeply to archetypal stories, and how spellcasting begins with clarity of intention.
Find Judika:
Judika's website is under maintenance currently - http://judikailles.com/
Instagram - @judikailles
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJudikaIlles/
This episode explores the profound overlaps between witchcraft and shamanism. We discuss how both paths draw from land, rhythm, and story, and why creativity and relationships matter more than strict methods.
You’ll hear how sigils, trance, drumming, and journeying all connect through the body, and why asking why is essential for any living practice.
We delve into themes of safety, boundaries, and responsibility, illustrating how witches and shamans alike utilise these as guiding principles. Ancestors, omens, guides, and symbols all find their place in this conversation, revealing the shared ground between two traditions that help us find a sense of belonging and meaning in the modern world.
Find out more about Laura’s work at lauratempestzakroff.com or follow her on Instagram at @owlkeyme.arts.
CLICK HERE to find out more about The Gathering of the Witches 2025
When a sudden and severe illness confined her to bed, Carrie picked up a paintbrush and began to create. The act gave her comfort and a sense of purpose. She describes how she chose to build a temple to creativity within the limits of her condition. This daily choice continues to shape her life. Beauty, colour, song and small rituals turn her home into a sacred space.
Join author Carrie Schmitt for a FREE live class
Awaken Your Creativity - A Sacred Art-Making Ritual to Begin Your Journey.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 – 6pm PST | 9pm EST
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS
Find Carrie
Instagram, @carrieschmitt
Carrie's new book is available for pre-order now:
Awakening Creativity, A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist
Available on Amazon and other retailers.
In this conversation, we explore creativity as a living relationship. Carrie speaks of it as something you meet with devotion and trust. It responds when you treat it with respect. Skill grows through practice, yet the deeper aim is union with the creative spirit.
Our discussion connects this with the Three Cauldrons. The lower cauldron involves releasing the harsh voices that many of us carry from childhood. In the middle cauldron, you learn steadiness, so that your relationships with both people and your art hold more kindness. The upper cauldron opens to inspiration, the stream of divine illumination. When you move your own self aside for a moment, that stream can flow through with ease.
Words hold power. Carrie speaks of the harm caused when we use language of battle to describe the creative process. Phrases about blocks or resistance set you against yourself. She invites people to speak with care. In her workshops, she asks students to treat themselves and their art with non-violence in word and thought.
00.01 – Welcome and introduction to Carrie Schmitt and her book Awakening Creativity
02.15 – A blessing to open the conversation
03.11 – Carrie’s origin story and the sudden illness that changed her life
06.07 – Painting in bed and the sense of a creative spirit as companion
09.39 – Choosing a temple over a prison, daily beauty as practice
13.00 – Redefining what it means to be an artist
18.04 – Creativity as spirit and links with the Three Cauldrons and imbas forosnai
19.32 – Words as power, why battle language harms the creative self
22.07 – Battle in Celtic tradition and the balance of masculine and feminine
25.27 – Working with creativity as a force rather than against it
28.34 – Acceptance and surrender in the creative process
29.23 – Creativity scars and how to heal them through new stories
34.17 – Creativity as sacred ritual, the Vade Mecum journal, and pilgrimage
39.25 – Collective creativity and community practice
40.55 – The significance of the nine temples in the book
42.46 – Ancestors, embodied wisdom and epigenetics
55.25 – The morning menu, starting each day with joy and play
01.00.41 – Community and family as support for the creative spirit
01.01.30 – Closing reflections on a world where creativity is restored to its place
01.06.09 – Practical details on Carrie’s free class and where to find her work
A warm, frank blether with Geo, the Glasgow-based witch behind the social media phenomenon in the witchcraft space, @thatglasgowwitch.
We swap origin stories as we come to Scottish folk magic from wildly different labels (Witchcraft and Shamanism)... but perhaps not so different after all.
We discuss the importance of saining practice, ethics, social media growth, and why numbers mean nothing without context.
We explore the rule of three, closed practice, and how to build a living Scottish folk practice rooted in land, relationship, and care. You leave with simple ways to start where you live, reduce harm, and trust your own path.
You can find Geo on Instagram & TikTok - @thatglasgowwitch
00:01 welcome back, why this season restarts now
01:30 two paths to Scottish folk magic, shamanism and witchcraft
10:40 sharing online, pace, boundaries, and energy
15:20 numbers, reach, and what matters in practice
23:10 altar time, no content plan, follow practice not metrics
31:00 tools and animal materials, reverence, plastics, and trade offs
36:40 the rule of three, karma, and justice work
43:20 second sight and seership, yesterday, today, and tomorrow
46:50 closed practice in Scotland, broken lines and living craft
56:10 white sage, juniper, and buying local, grow, gather, or source well
1:04:10 choice without shame, reduce harm where you are
1:12:20 where to find Geo, workshops, calendar, and notes on scammers
In this conversation, Rhonda and her daughter Eve (23) discuss their experiences with narcissism in their family and the impact it had on their mental health. They also explore their different spiritualities and how they have found healing and growth. The conversation highlights the importance of self-reflection, taking responsibility for one's actions, and the power of love and acceptance in overcoming challenges. Despite their differences, Rhonda and Eve have built a stronger relationship and supported each other on their respective journeys.
Takeaways
Narcissism can have a profound impact on mental health and relationships within a family.
Recognizing and taking responsibility for one's narcissistic traits is an important step towards healing and personal growth.
Spirituality can play a significant role in the healing process, and different paths can lead to the same destination.
Building a supportive and inclusive family environment allows individual spiritual exploration and growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:24 Mental Health Struggles and Coping Mechanisms
05:16 Narcissism in the Family
06:16 Lack of Parental Support and Emotional Maturity
08:36 Effects of Narcissism on the Family Dynamic
10:21 Realizing the Narcissistic Parenting
12:16 Journey of Healing and Breaking Family Curses
14:39 Recognizing Narcissistic Traits in Oneself
15:35 Healing Journey and Relationship with Siblings
16:35 Spirituality and Christianity
27:55 Using Psalms as an Oracle Deck
42:10 Best and Worst Traits in Each Other
47:15 Conclusion
In this fascinating episode of Shaman Talk, we dive deep into the world of herbal medicine and shamanism with our guest, Wendy Dooner. A medical herbalist and shamanic practitioner, Wendy shares her unique journey into these two intertwined fields.
Find out if your shamanic gifts need a retune! You might know you had gifts as a child, but family, culture, and society caused you to shove them down and/or switch them off. Familiar? Then this episode is for you.
Are you constantly busy, numbing emotions, or avoiding joy? Do you find yourself healing just to cope with trauma rather than to truly live? In this enlightening episode of Shaman Talk, Rhonda McCrimmon explores the often-overlooked concept of healing for the purpose of joy, not just trauma management.
Rhonda delves into the common traps we fall into—like busyness and emotional numbness—that prevent us from experiencing joy. She sheds light on how these avoidance tactics are not only unhealthy but also rob us of our emotional and spiritual vitality.
Rhonda discusses the concept of "glimmers" of joy, those fleeting moments that offer a pathway back to a joyful existence. Through shamanic practices and spiritual wisdom, learn how to navigate your way back to a life filled with joy, purpose, and emotional freedom.
Do you ever feel like your need to be understood by others is draining your personal power? Are you caught in a cycle of justice sensitivity that leaves you emotionally exhausted? If so, this episode of Shaman Talk is for you.
Join Rhonda McCrimmon as she delves deep into the emotional and spiritual aspects of needing external validation. Explore the roots of this need, often embedded in childhood trauma and societal conditioning, and discover how it can manifest as a draining sense of injustice in your adult life.
But it's not all doom and gloom! Rhonda shares transformative shamanic and spiritual practices that can help you reclaim your personal power.
Are you feeling stuck on your healing journey? Do you find yourself intellectualizing your experiences or chasing spiritual highs? In this eye-opening episode of Shaman Talk, Rhonda McCrimmon explores the concept of the Four Healing Quadrants—Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, and Mental—and why it's crucial to address all of them for a balanced, effective healing journey.
Rhonda dives deep into the common pitfalls many encounter when focusing too much on one healing aspect. Whether it's the allure of spiritual highs or the trap of intellectualizing your journey, Rhonda offers shamanic insights into how these imbalances can stall your progress... plus ways to correct these imbalances.
In this transformative episode of ShamanTalk, your host Rhonda, a Celtic Seer & Shaman, takes you on a soul-stirring journey into the world of boundaries—those sacred guardians that protect not just our physical and emotional spaces, but our spiritual essence as well.
Have you ever felt lost, disconnected, or resentful, not knowing that the absence of clear boundaries was the unseen barrier to your healing? Rhonda shares her personal journey from misunderstanding boundaries to embracing them as everyday opportunities for self-honor and growth.
We delve deep into the concept of the "Middle Cauldron" in Celtic Shamanism, exploring how lack of boundaries can disrupt this emotional and spiritual core. Learn the difference between boundaries and non-boundaries and why the latter can be the silent killer in relationships.
Discover practical tips on how to set and communicate boundaries with clarity and compassion. Whether you're dealing with a trusted friend or someone who continually crosses your boundaries, this episode equips you with the tools you need.
By the end of this episode, you'll understand that boundaries are not barriers but bridges to deeper understanding, respect, and love. They are the key to a consciously connected spiritual life, empowering you and those around you to thrive in authenticity, love, and respect.
Tune in to unlock the transformative power of boundaries and take a significant step forward in your spiritual journey. Don't forget to subscribe and reach out with your thoughts and questions on Instagram @centreforshamanism.
Join us, as we explore how embracing boundaries can be your pathway back to your roots and forward into a life of greater spiritual connection and fulfillment.
If you love this podcast, do me a favour and subscribe! According to the vision of a Celtic Poet and prophet from the 7th century, the root of a Celtic person's physical, spiritual & emotional health comes from their three Cauldron Power Centres.
Similar to the Eastern traditions of Chakras and Dantien, the relative positions of these cauldrons within each person determine their overall spiritual, emotional and physical health.
Within each of these cauldrons, you ferment, cook, boil, & brew like an ancient alchemist so you can bring to the light, nourish and sustain the life force gifted to you at birth.
The Celts believed a person must activate all three cauldrons to live a whole, connected, meaningful life. Tune in to this podcast to find out more and begin your Cauldrons path!
