The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Witchcraft for Magical Folks

This episode is dedicated to Jenny Tollinton of PosiTone Changing Perceptions https://www.youtube.com/@positonechangingperception3372
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast "Witching in the 21st Century"
In this episode, host and Friendly Green Witch of Leeds- Swailes, chats to Katharine of Orangeblossom Oldways about the upcoming Healing Alternatives Festival held in the heart of Ilkley, West Yorkshire on April 11-12. Katharine tells us about the festival and why she holds it dear, as well as folklore tales of the local landscape of Ilkley which is a supernatural spiritual hotspot!

As our host Swailes is an official affiliate (swish) she will be attending all weekend with a brand new shiny field mic with a view of creating the very first Vox Pox style episode of TBWP, capturing the wholesome essence of this fabulous community driven event in real-time!
More info here- https://discoverilkley.co.uk/event/ilkley-healing-alternatives-festival-spring-2026/

Buy tickets here- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ilkley-healing-alternatives-festival-tickets-1226073802749

Follow Orangeblossom Oldways here- https://www.instagram.com/orangeblossomoldways/

Connect here- https://linktr.ee/orangeblossomoldways
Are you planning on attending the festival? it would be great to connect and get a selfie with TBWP magical ears! 
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Witches, witchy podcast, Bell Witch, witchcraft, folklore, stories, mythical, Ilkley, Otley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, English podcast, spells, magic, magick, alternative therapy, holistic, reiki, healing, light language, sound bath, wicca, pagans, vox pox, spells, crystals, talks, workshops, tarot, oracle, birth, mothers, babies, women, feminism, matriarchy, red tent, drumming, shamanic, shaman, journeying, local, weekend, stalls, interviews, chatty pod, green witch, love, community, cacao, ceremony

In this solitary witch episode, Swailes merendas through the lovely folklore of the seasonal flower- the daffodil. Join the host for folklore telling's, witch tips and pleasant poetry in this springtime episode. 
Dont forget to vote TBWP in the Golden Lobes Listener Awards- linktree.com/friendlygreenwitch.
Sources -
https://www.learnreligions.com/daffodil-magic-legends-and-folklore-4000607
https://thebennetts23.medium.com/the-daffodil-story-dc0aa7055dc6
https://www.appleyardflowers.com/flowerdiaries/daffodil-facts/
https://www.rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiration/plants-we-love/daffodils-art-myth-folklore
https://plantcaretoday.com/daffodils-myths-legends.html
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Podcast Pals- 
The Guilty and the Ghostly Podcast
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Folklore, lore, British, spring time, Ostara, magic, witchcraft, spring equinox, easter, herbalism, magick, plants, flowers, plant magic, herbal, earth, spirituality, solitary witch, history, flora, bees, countryside, spells, Leeds, UK, England, mythology, tales, chatty witch, green witch, craft, altar, wicca, pagan, paganism.

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, 'Witching in the 21st Century'
Exploring the Enchantment of Everyday Stones: From the humble Flint to enchanting Emerald.
In this 'Moot Loot' episode of The Bell Witch Podcast host Swailes interviews Nicholas Pearson, an author and renowned expert on crystals, stones, and fossils. Nicholas shares his lifelong passion for rocks, his journey from childhood collector to prolific author, and the inspiration behind his new book, "The Witching Stones." The conversation explores the history, folklore, and magic of humble stones like flint and hag stones, as well as precious gems. Nicholas emphasizes the spiritual and practical value of everyday stones, debunks crystal myths, and discusses his work in both academia and the metaphysical community.
"I’ve been pursuing my love of all things related to crystals, rocks, minerals, and gemstones for the past three decades. Combining my background in mineral science with my love of healing, spirituality, and folklore, I strive to illustrate how and why crystals can change our lives. My books and classes help bridge the scientific with the spiritual, the philosophical with the practical, the mundane with the mystical. I want to empower you to take your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being into your own hands, with information you can trust"
Connect with Nicolas- https://theluminouspearl.com/
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crystals, gemstones, Nicholas Pearson, crystal healing, fossil enthusiast, mineral collection, ancient stones, lore, The Witching Stones, crystal books, geology, mythology, spirituality, folklore, magic, hag stones, flint, quartz, amber, jet, earth sciences, occult, witchcraft, spiritual catalysts, moldavite, healing stones, rock collecting, ammonites, dactylorhiza, Whitby, snake stones, folklore of stones, spiritual practices, metaphysics, body-mind-spirit, healing rituals, earth magic, crystals for witches, curatorial work, Gillespie Museum, mineral collection, natural history, magical properties of stones, rock history, spiritual energy, scientific perspectives on crystals, cultural significance of stones, magic, wizard-of-oz, mum life, friendly green witch, Leeds, west Yorkshire, east Yorkshire, coastline, ocean, sea, uk, Britain

A silly bonus episode sharing the audio I used to get my witchy ass into the Best Blooper Award! 
The Bell Witch Podcast has successfully been nominated for- Best Blooper and Best Artwork category! woo
But I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE
vote TBWP for the listener awards here- https://podlifeawards.com/vote/the-listeners-lobe-tgl20262
USING THIS LINK- https://audioboom.com/channels/5166795-the-bell-witch-podcast-magic-witchcraft
Get yer tickets here- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearful/2093036
PLEASE HELP ME WIN A SHINY WHIMSICALE TROPHIE 
thank you for being here xx
Swailes FGW xxxxx
00.00- Intro pipes and sheep baaaa
00.10- Alexa intrusions
 00.28- Words that wont come
00.40- Dog Herbalist be like 'can you shush?'
01.00- Alexa putting kids to bed.
01.14 - Pop witch be like 'can ya shut up?!' 
01.30- Thought evaporated from the kitchen witch
01.53- Tongue wont untie 
02.00- Some nonsense about elephant grass
02.14- 'anti-me-bockle'
02. 23- Merry charismas from the housephone 
02.30- utter confusion
02.46- Mudwalk herbs
03.00- No scripts 
03.07- 'Araragan'
03.18- That  tea blend no one can say 
03.28- Sam hain 
03,34- Doorbell wants in the pod
03.48- Phone got jealous of the doorbell and also wants in 
03.57- Broken mouth peace 
04.09- Deep and meaningful end quote! 
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Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- 'Witching in the 21st Century'
In this 'Solitary Witch' episode of The Bell Witch Podcast, Swailes the Friendly Green Witch of Leeds England, celebrates Ostara AKA the Spring Equinox. She explores the folklore, mythology, and pagan/wiccan history of the sabat as well as the goddess Eostre. Swailes shares a magical story inspired by Ukrainian legend, and discusses the symbolism of hares, eggs, and spring renewal. Swailes offers practical rituals, altar ideas, and natural egg-dyeing tips, while highlighting the evolution of Ostara in modern witchcraft. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the season’s energy of balance, growth, and transformation, and to celebrate the awakening earth with creativity and intention, sprinkled with a little bit of Yorkshire humour!
Online Sources-
Pooka / Púca in Irish Folklore - Legends in Irish Mythology

All About Ostara, the Spring Equinox

Suggestions for Setting Up an Ostara Altar

Ostara: How to Celebrate the Spring Equinox | The Pagan Grimoire

(99+) Academia.edu

Book Sources
-Llewellyn's Sabat Essentials: Ostara Rituals, Recipes and Law for the Spring Equinox 
-The Wiccan Year by Judy Ann Nock 
-Sacred Animals by Gordon MacLellan
-Magical Beasts by Marie Bruce
-Britons Folklore Year by Mark Norman
Podcast Pals
Yorkshire Ghost Tours
Witch Way Next? Podcast 
Demystify Magic episode on Gerald Gardener 
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