Join us for an inspiring discussion with Madison Murphy Barney, a two-spirit author, doula, and community builder, as she explores the deep wisdom found in mushrooms, navigating life's thresholds, and fostering authentic community care. This episode is a call to reconnect with nature, ancestral knowledge, and each other to create a more sustainable and whole world.

Themes we explore in this conversation:

• The symbolic and spiritual significance of mushrooms in cultivating connection and resilience
• How mushrooms serve as teachers for symbiosis, creativity, and navigating change
• The importance of grief as a portal for transformation and community healing
• Threshold alchemy—supporting life transitions through doula practices for birth, death, divorce, and personal growth
• Reclaiming land, land-based ceremonies, and the power of ancestral rhythms in modern life
• Practical ways to incorporate mushroom wisdom and community practices into daily life
• The role of grief, patience, and slow living in fostering sustainability and community resilience
• How to build community through mundane acts of care and connection

Follow Madison on IG @madisonmurphybarney and Substack ourmedicine.substack.com

Visit her website madisonmurphybarney.com

Madison's current offering: Threshold alchemy: https://madisonmurphybarney.com/threshold-alchemy

Book: Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms https://bookshop.org/p/books/our-ancestors-want-us-to-be-mushrooms-wisdom-for-living-in-balance-with-the-planet-and-each-other-madison-murphy-barney/dfb564cea787111c?ean=9781578639236&next=t

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Danielle Mercurio reads patterns most people can't see; across birth charts, energy fields, spaces, relationships, and business dynamics. A metaphysical and intuitive guide based in Austin, TX, Danielle works at the intersection of astrology, energetic architecture, and pattern recognition; blending astrocartography, feng shui, hypnotherapy, and deep psychic knowing. She hosts The Danielle Mercurio Show, facilitates workshops and retreats, and reaches hundreds of thousands on TikTok and Instagram. She also performs comedy through her one-woman show Does This Make Me Look Spiritual? and Astrology Roasts.

In this episode we dive deep with Danielle and explore:

• Danielle's early fascination with astrology and childhood memories of astrology scrolls
• Navigating family opposition and religious conditioning around metaphysical practices
• The significance of Saturn return in personal growth and awakening
• Transition from traditional career paths to spiritual entrepreneurship
• The role of astrocartography in finding locations aligned with one's energy and purpose
• Understanding and working with planetary transits, including Pluto in Aquarius and Neptune in Aries
• The concept of the Aquarian Age and its impact on individual and collective consciousness
• Practical tips for space clearing, home energy

This episode explores a blend of astrology, energy work, and personal transformation. Dive in with an open mind and curiosity about how cosmic energies can serve your growth.

Follow Danielle on IG @daniellemercurio, Tiktok @daniellemercurio3, & on YouTube @daniellemercurio . Visit her website www.daniellemercurio.com

Danielle's current offerings: Unleashed; https://daniellemercurio.com/fire-horse-activation astrocartography guide: https://daniellemercurio.com/free-astrocartography-guide

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In this episode, Amber Renee shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, shedding shame, and reembodying her divine feminine. We delve into her personal stories of awakening, sexual healing, and embracing her authentic power as a witch, priestess, and leader. Tune in for raw insights on motherhood, spirituality, and how to reclaim your true self in a patriarchal world.

In this episode:

• Amber’s early connection to the unseen realm and her experiences with sexuality from a young age.
• The shame and conditioning around sexuality, witchcraft, and divine feminine energy.
• How physical ailments like pelvic pain and bladder issues are intertwined with suppressed emotions and shame.
• The significance of archetypes like Kali, Lilith, and Mary Magdalene in reclaiming feminine power.
• The journey of awakening to dark feminine aspects such as rage, primal sexuality, and sovereignty.
• Practical ways to talk to children about consent, bodies, and sexuality from a young age.
• The importance of authentic vulnerability in business, relationships, and personal growth.
• Critique of societal conditioning that trains women to be likable and predefined roles for feminine expression.
• Amber’s current work with women leaders, taboo, and the erotic as a creative force.
• The potential for a shift towards a matriarchal society rooted in authenticity and embodied feminine power.

This episode invites you to embrace your shadows, honor your sacred feminine, and step into sovereign power. Share with your community and awaken the collective consciousness!

Follow Amber Renee on IG @theamberrenee and visit her website at missamberrenee.com

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In this episode, Taylar and Amber are joined by Kaytlin Bailey, a passionate sex worker rights advocate, stand up comedian, and notorious old pro. Kaytlin candidly shares personal stories, insights on policy, and her journey through activism for the oldest profession. Your Witches deep dive about the histories, myths, and realities of sex work and witchcraft, exploring their intersections, societal stigmas, and what it truly means to reclaim agency over one's body and story.

In this episode:

• Kaytlin shares her origin story and the surreal experience of disclosing her sex work to her family
• The evolution of sex work laws from the 19th century to today, including Nevada's unique model
• How criminalization fosters violence and stigma, and examples from countries like New Zealand and Belgium
• The deep historical links between witches and sex workers, rooted in repression and rebellion
• Strategies for allies: how to create safe spaces and support sex worker advocacy endeavors
• The importance of storytelling, media, and community organizing in shifting societal perceptions
• Insights on self-care practices from Kaytlin, including hydration, body work, and self-compassion
• A powerful card pull from the Tarot: The Empress — embodying divine feminine energy, power, and nurturing

This episode encourages a radical rethinking of societal narratives about sexuality and empowerment, reminding us that safety, consent, and community are the pathways to liberation. Let’s shed shame, embrace knowledge, and support those leading the charge.

Follow Kaytlin on IG @kaytlinbailey | Follow Old Pros on IG @oldprosonline and visit her website at oldprosonline.org/

You can listen to Kaytlin's podcast The Oldest Profession Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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In this episode, we explore the profound journey of embracing spiritual practices, debunking societal misconceptions about witches, and the power of community and activism in shaping collective change. Our guest, Maritza Schäfer, shares her inspiring story from growing up in Chile to becoming a witch and activist in California, highlighting how spirituality and activism intertwine.

In this episode:

• Maritza's childhood in Chile under a dictatorship and her early connection to witchcraft
• Navigating societal perceptions of witches in Latin America versus the US
• The paradox of being deeply spiritual and scientifically trained, and how that shapes her worldview
• The importance of community, collective action, and helping others in activism
• How embracing self-expression through witchcraft empowers personal and collective growth
• The role of storytelling and consciousness in changing public opinion and dismantling societal illusions
• Practical ways to reconnect with your innate magic and integrate it into everyday life
• The activism and spiritual tools offered through Bruja School
• The significance of owning your full power as a witch and healer in challenging systems of oppression

This episode merges spirituality, activism, and personal empowerment—aimed at inspiring you to recognize and own your magic while taking tangible steps toward collective justice.

Follow Maritza on IG @maritza.a.schafer and visit her website at brujaschool.com

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In this heartfelt episode, Stefanie Caponi shares her transformative journey from childhood moves to becoming a renowned astrologer, tarot reader, and author. Dive deep into her story of resilience, shadow work, and embracing the magic within to create a life aligned with true authenticity and purpose.

In this episode:

• Stefanie recounts her early childhood experiences and the significance of moving during formative years
• How her intuitive side and Catholic upbringing blended into her spiritual awakening
• Her journey into tarot, art, and building a successful deck and book empire
• Lessons learned from relationship challenges, motherhood, and spiritual rebirths
• Practical insights on trusting the universe, surrendering control, and the power of community
• Visualize success with a collective card pull for 2026 and what energetics we are stepping into

Stefanie emphasizes that everyone's journey involves spirals—moments of chaos leading to awakening. Her story encourages trusting the process, honoring cycles, and knowing that your unfolding is precisely aligned with your highest good. Whether exploring tarot, astrology, or motherhood, her insights serve as a reminder that transformation is a continuous, sacred dance.

Follow Stefanie on IG @moonvoidtarot and visit her website at moonvoidtarot.com

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This week on Waking Up The Witch, Amber and Taylar sit down with Sadie Olson for a juicy, joy-filled conversation about confidence, magic, and letting your inner witch have some fun.

Sadie shares her journey from growing up Catholic to fully embracing her identity as a witch and psychic medium—one shaped by travel, healing, and deep trust in divine timing. From sacred sites across the globe to the everyday rituals that anchor her, this episode is an invitation to loosen your grip, follow your intuition, and let play be part of your spiritual practice.

We talk manifestation, nervous system regulation, business confidence, and what Sadie calls “spiritual puberty”—that moment when your soul outgrows the old rules and asks for more. This conversation is full of practical tools, honest reflections, and a reminder that joy is not a distraction from the work… it is the work.

✨ Themes We Explore

• Growing up Catholic and questioning spiritual identity
• Blending energy work, intuition, and natural healing
• Travel as initiation: Bali, India, Korea & beyond
• Stepping into witchcraft and mediumship
• Manifestation tools like scripting, EFT tapping, and intuition activation
• Confidence, vulnerability, and showing up online
• Building community through Hot Witch University
• Regulating the nervous system while expanding belief
• Embracing big dreams, playfulness, and divine timing

Follow Sadie on IG @iamsadieolson and visit her website at hotwitchuniverse.com

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What if connecting with Spirit was less fear… and more fun?

This week on Waking Up The Witch, we’re joined by Barbra Banner, a psychic evidential trance medium who said yes to her gifts later in life—and never looked back. Barbra shares how Spirit shows up through laughter, love, and unmistakable signs, reminding us that the veil is thinner (and friendlier) than we think.

We talk about reincarnation, soul evolution, and the healing that happens when messages from loved ones come through exactly when we need them. This episode is full of warmth, humor, and those "did that just happen?" moments that make you question everything you thought you knew about the afterlife.

If you’ve ever felt watched over, received a sign you couldn’t explain, or sensed a loved one nearby—this one’s for you. 🌙✨

Follow Barbra on IG @bannermedium13 and TikTok @barbrabanner13 and visit her website at bannermedium.com

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