Episode 44.  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. Your gateway to "Witching in the 21st Century". In this episode our host Swailes the FGW delves into the topic of witch ladders as a traditional magical tool. Swailes shares her personal experiences with creating and using witch ladders, emphasizing their significance in meditation and magical work. She provides historical context, recounting the discovery of a witch ladder in 1878 Somerset and its folklore. The episode combines personal...

Welcome to a bonus Bell Witch episode celebrating the season of the Crone with the Samhain blend from the West Yorkshire based tea company- The Tea Tonic. theteatonic.com [https://theteatonic.com/] In this episode we run through the magical and healing properties of the listed herbal ingredients- Lavender,  Hawthorn, Mugwart, Rooibos, oat straw and orange peel. This is a  gorgeous tea blend made in Leeds, ideal for ancestorial spell work and ritual.  teatonic (@theteatonic) • Instagram...

Episode 43 Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- "Witching in the 21st Century'  This is the very special October Finale of the Month of Moot Loots, in which Swailes has brought you weekly episodes with fabulous witchy guests  to celebrate the Spooky Season.   In this episode Swailes the Friendly Green Witch, converses with guest Hannah Graves aka The Cult Mother, who is a pro Tarot reader and magical lass who refers to herself as a "gobby internet witch" Together  they explore the challenges...

Episode 42. Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- Witching in the 21st Century. Part of the Darkcast Network Family.  In this episode Swailes the Friendly Green Witch converses with Sarah Parkes, a conscious parenting and living coach. Part of the "MootLoot" series for October, the episode explores parenting, witchcraft, and emotional co-regulation in relationships, especially between parents and children. They discuss the challenges of parenting, the influence of past experiences on parenting...

 Bonus Episode from The Bell Witch Podcast  In this delightful midweek offering host Swailes Friendly Green Witch chats with Fiona from "Lino Folk," a project focused on lino cutting and printing. Released during the spooky season, the episode explores Fiona's artistic journey, inspired by folklore and witchcraft. They discuss the history of witches, folklore elements like the Hand of Glory and Mother Shipton, and the creative process behind Fiona's artwork. Swailes also shares exciting...

Episode 41 Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. Witching in the 21st Century.  Proudly part of the Darkcast Network family  Please rate and share this podcast, them starts really do help the podcast to shine!  To celebrate Spooky Season and Samhain, TBWP is having a Moot Loot bonanza! One episode a week for the month of October... This witch is on it! (Goddess help me) In this episode, the host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch reconnects with Lucinda of The Libraintuitive, and her lovely...

 This Episode is dedicated to Emma Nicholson-Cable, a beautiful soul we lost in Feb 2024. Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. Witching in the 21st Century. Ep.40 This Moot Loot episode is a wholesome interview tackling the subject of grief, loss, adaptation and transformation. Host Swailes aka Friendly Green Witch, welcomes Angela Booth, owner and therapist of The Crystal Booth in Horsforth, Leeds. Angela shares her profound journey of healing after her mother's death in 2010, which led her...

Episode 39  The Bell Witch Podcast. Witching in the 21st Century  EVERY REVIEW/RATING YOU GIVE HELPS THE SHOW TO GROW  Welcome to another fabulous Moot Loot. In this episode of the Bell Witch Podcast, the host Swailes the Friendly Green Witch welcomes her first international guest -Annamarie Green, a licensed clinical therapist and professional intuitive. Anna discusses her unique approach to therapy, blending psychology, psychotherapy, and intuitive energy work. She shares her personal...

Summer 2024  BONUS EPISODE - Mum & Daughter Collaboration.  Bedtime Story Podcast episodes 5-9 Part1- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yi22qY0p24uYEL7Wqmbt9?si=13a2ecdba71142ec  Available as 10 minuet segments at  The Adventures of Lilly Thystle and her Flower Dragon | Podcasts [https://www.podcasts.com/the-adventures-of-lilly-thystle-and-her-flower-dragon] We invite you to come on an enchanting quest to find friends in unexpected places! Experience the magic of courage and...

Greetings Witches and beautiful souls  "Its me birthday!"  In this bonus podcast episode of The Bell Witch Podcast, Swailes the Friendly Green Witch celebrates her birthday and shares her excitement about attending the "Festival of the Unexplained", which will feature discussions on aliens, spiritualism, ghosts, and cryptids. Home - Festival Of The Unexplained - Tickets [https://www.festivaloftheunexplained.com/] TBWP also introduces a new sponsor, Whimsy Goth Markets. An alternative...

Episode 38  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast  Witching in the 21st Century  After a summer break, Swailes the Friendly Green Witch is tackling a large topic, 'is witchcraft Dangerous?' Tackling  the greatest misconceptions about witchcraft by sharing personal experiences and reflecting on The Burning Times historical insights. The episode delves into the societal perceptions and historical treatment of witchcraft, highlighting the patriarchal influences and misconceptions that have...

 Summer 2024  BONUS EPISODE - Mum & Daughter Collaboration.  Bedtime Story Podcast episodes 1-4 Available as 10 minuet segments at  The Adventures of Lilly Thystle and her Flower Dragon | Podcasts [https://www.podcasts.com/the-adventures-of-lilly-thystle-and-her-flower-dragon] We invite you to come on an enchanting quest to find friends in unexpected places! Experience the magic of courage and connection in our new  podcast. Follow Lilly as she discovers the true meaning of...

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast - Witching in the 21st Century  In this special bonus podcast episode, where the host Swailes recounts their exhilarating ghost hunt experience in Bramhall, near Otley in Leeds, on January 5, 2024. They describe the historic setting of Bramhall Village Hall and the activities they engaged in, such as table tipping and using ghost-detecting gadgets. The host shares personal reflections, noting the joy and excitement of connecting with spirits, including...

  Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast "Witching in the 21st Century" In episode 36  host Swailes, AKA "Friendly green Witch," delves into the fascinating world of snakes in folklore and their magical associations within witchcraft and paganism. Swailes shares personal anecdotes about their experiences as a snake owner, emphasizing the emotional connections formed with their pets.  The episode explores cultural perceptions of snakes, contrasting negative portrayals in media and mythology with...

Episode 35 Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast, witching in the 21st Century. In this Moot Loot episode of the Bell Witch Podcast, we are joined by Swailes, Friendly Green Witch hailing from Leeds, who engages in an enlightening discussion with Yasmin Rose, a coach dedicated to guiding healers and spiritual women. Swailes opens up about her recent experience with kundalini activation, sharing the profound journey she underwent. Yasmin, with her extensive knowledge, elaborates on the concept...

The 3rd element of the  gift episode 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 fire element visualisation will help you relax though connecting with the flame of a bonfire in the deep forest. Made with love and magic. Please support #tbwp on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheBellWitchPodcast #meditation #fire #visualisation #witchcraft #spirituality #visualise    Music by NaturesEye of Pixabay 

Sorry witches, it appears my saving of Podcast episode didn't save very well, (blaming the full moon) Instead of editing the whole lot and re uploading,  I have slapped it on as a Bonus ! I am ecstatic to win this award from Pagans of the North. Please buy a printed copy if you can to support the witchy magazine that is entirely run by volunteers . www.pagansofthenorth.co.uk Photograph by Beverley Thornton 

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 therapeutic benefits. They address the book's dated and privileged perspective, advocating for...

A wildcard move from Swailes... Get Pip Scroobius, AKA 'The Podfather'  Pro poet, rapper and host of Distraction Pieces on The Bell Witch Podcast!  LINK https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/get-scroobius-pip-on-air PIPS LINK FOR THE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN  http://kck.st/3X17MxY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPOER IN THIS MAGICAL LIFE Key words  spoken word poet, rapper, Distraction Pieces, witching, mental health, reiki session, crystals, professional podcaster, collaboration, passion,...

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 showing your support by voting for us in the British Podcast Awards. Your votes are like magical pixie...

Episode 32 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 its historical use in medicine and wartime correspondence. She connects the flower to...

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 tens of thousands of young people and from the feedback we have received over the years, we know we...