Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
von Molly Donlan, Madison Lillian
- wöchentlichErscheinungsrhythmus
- 46 mintypische Länge
- vor 4 Tagenletzte Folge
Looking for a witchy podcast that blends science, spirituality, and ADHD realness? ✨ *Demystify Magic* is your cozy corner for low-effort rituals and accessible witchcraft that calms your nervous system, not fries it. Hosted by besties Molly Donlan (Reiki Master + author of *Mundane Magic*) and Madison Lillian (psychic teacher + metaphysical shop owner), we dive into tarot, energy healing, and the science of magic—all with humor, warmth, and zero gatekeeping. Ever asked: Can anyone do witchcraft? How does Reiki work? What do I do with crystals? This pod’s for you, bestie—subscribe now!🪄💫
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Digital Protection Magic: Energetic Wards, Emoji Sigils and Freezer Spells
The internet can be a scary place, especially when you're putting yourself out there and making your magic visible. So how do you protect your energy online without shrinking yourself or letting the haters win? We're diving into social medi
Haunted Dolls, Ghost Cats and Signs From the Other Side: Your Spooky Stories
What do you do when a ghost knocks a switchblade out of your dad’s hand? Or when the haunted doll you were warned about starts playing Frère Jacques in the middle of the night? For Samhain, we’re reading your real ghost stories in our Liste
Warding 101: Simple Witchcraft Rituals to Protect Your Energy and Set Boundaries
Ever wish you could put a little magical “keep out” sign around your energy, your home or the people you love? That’s where wards come in! We’re diving into the world of protection magic and sharing all the ways we use wards in our everyday
Protection Magic for Your Home: Wards, Crystals, Herbs & More
Do you actually need to protect your home like it’s magical Fort Knox? Probably not. We’re kicking off our protection magic series by talking about all the ways we protect our homes without making it a whole scary thing. We get into plant w
Unfiltered Witchy Q&A: Baneful Magic, Tarot, Ancestors & Fighting the Gods
What happens when you hand us your witchiest questions and give us a microphone? Apparently, we start talking about hexes, dating as a witch, and which gods we think we could take in a fight. In this Q&A episode, we’re chatting about our fa
The Truth About Moldavite: Meaning, Myths & Real Stories
You asked for it, and we’re finally going there… Moldavite! In the first instalment of Demysties Share, we’re sharing our personal experiences with one of the internet’s most talked-about stones and reacting to your wild Moldavite stories.
Butt Sugar: The Story Our Patreon Can’t Stop Talking About [ACOMAM UNLOCKED]
You’ve heard us talk about butt sugar. You may have wondered what on earth we were talking about. Well, the time has finally come. After our original episode mysteriously disappeared, we’re bringing one of our most talked-about and beloved
The Dark Origins of Starseeds: Racism, Antisemitism and New Age Spirituality
What if a belief you’ve seen all over New Age spirituality has a history you’ve never been told? This week we’re diving deep into the origins of Starseeds and following the trail from Lemuria and Theosophy to William Dudley Pelley and the i
Eclipse Season Survivors: Our Magic Moments & Messy Weeks
We're back with a post-eclipse debrief! This week we're catching up on magic moments (hello, protein coffee), celebrating the grand opening of Molly’s Saco Sanctuary Reiki studio, and sharing Madison’s wedding plan update as an alternative
Ragnarök in Norse Mythology: Balder’s Death and Heimdall’s Warning
What happens when the Norse gods know the end of the world is coming, but there’s nothing they can do to stop it? We’re diving into Ragnarök through the stories of two very different deities: Balder, god of light, beauty and joy, and Heimda
Freya and Loki: The Outsiders of Norse Mythology Explained
What happens when love, beauty, war, magic and chaos collide in Norse mythology? In this episode, we’re diving into Freya and Loki, two figures who both exist on the edges of the worlds they inhabit. We explore Freya as the powerful goddess
Thor and Tyr Explained: Working With Norse Gods of Protection and Justice
What does protection look like when you can’t simply fight your way through the problem? In this episode of our Norse Pantheon series, we explore Thor and Tyr, two powerful Norse gods of protection who approach it in very different ways. We
Odin and Frigg: Norse Gods of Knowledge, Fate and Magic Explained
We’re kicking off our Norse Pantheon series with Odin and Frigg, two incredibly powerful deities with very different relationships to knowledge, magic and fate. We dive into Odin, the All-Father and god of wisdom, war, poetry and runes, inc
The Science of EFT Tapping: How Tapping Really Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety With Jacqui Acree
What if you could stop spiralling, calm your nervous system and actually create some space between something happening and your reaction to it? In this episode, we’re joined by EFT practitioner Jacqui Acree to talk all things EFT tapping, n
Lughnasadh Rituals: Easy Ways to Celebrate the First Harvest [RERUN]
This week we’re pulling an episode from the archives. We are chatting all things Lughnasadh, the first harvest festival of the Wheel of the Year. From baking bread and carving sigils into dough to creating offerings and practising gratitude
What Is a Grimoire? History, Myths & How to Make Your Own
What even is a grimoire? Does it have to be leather-bound, handwritten, and passed down through generations? (Spoiler: absolutely not.) This week, we're diving into the history of grimoires, Book of Shadows, and magical journals, exploring
Why This Tarot Reader Is Suing Pennsylvania Over an 1861 Law with Beck Ravenswood
What happens when a tarot reader is told they could face jail time simply for doing their job? We’re joined by Beck Ravenswood, witch, tarot reader, and owner of The Serpent’s Key, to talk about the 1861 Pennsylvania law that makes fortune
Q&A: Our Biggest Podcast Mistakes, Magic Evolution & ADHD Business Life
We’re answering your nosiest questions in this episode, from what we wish we’d known before starting the podcast to how we handle disagreements, set boundaries around certain topics, and how our magical practices have evolved over the years
[BONUS]Yap Island Ep 1: Love Island Predictions and First Coupling Recap
Consider this your sneak peek into what's over on our Patreon!! We started 'Yap Island', our brand new weekly Love Island USA recap series, where we'll be sharing our unfiltered reactions, making wildly early predictions, and overanalyzing
The Spiritual Practices We're Actually Doing Right Now
Have you ever looked at your spiritual practice and realized it looks completely different than it did a year ago? We're catching up on what our practices look like right now from astrology forecasts, tarot readings, and Buddhism to hot Pil
Low-Effort Rituals for the Waning Moon
What if the most magical phase of the moon isn't about manifesting more, but about learning to do less? So many spiritual practices focus on setting intentions and taking action, the waning moon offers something equally important: a chance
Low-Effort Rituals for the Waxing Moon
Most moon magic conversations focus on the New Moon and Full Moon, but what about the phase in between? In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked Waxing Moon and explore why this season of growth, momentum, and becoming may be wher
Your Mid-Year Astrology Forecast: What the Rest of 2026 Has in Store With Chelsee Joel
What can we expect from the second half of 2026? Astrologer Chelsee Joel is back to explore the major astrological themes shaping the months ahead, including eclipse season, Mercury retrogrades, Uranus in Gemini, and the cosmic shifts redef
Low Effort Craft Magic to Calm Your Nervous System & Strengthen Your Connection to Spirit
In this cozy, chaos-filled episode, we’re diving into the magic of crafting by hand and why creativity can feel so healing. We talk about how knitting, crochet, journaling, and other repetitive crafts can help regulate the nervous system, c
Low Effort Magic for Writers & Creatives
What if your creative process could feel more magical and a lot less overwhelming? We’re sharing the low effort rituals that help us move through writer’s block, self-doubt, and creative burnout while writing our books. From library writing
Witchcraft for Your Wedding: Sigils, Crystals & Centerpieces
Madison is officially engaged, so naturally we had to dedicate an episode to all things witchy weddings, magical marriage rituals, and intentional relationship practices. In this episode, we share the story behind the proposal, why Madison
The Science of Pendulums: Why Your “Intuition Tool” Actually Works [RERUN]
Have you ever used a pendulum and wondered if you were just moving it yourself? In this re-run from the archives, we revisit one of our most iconic and chaotic episodes all about pendulums, how they work, why they are so powerful, and the s
The Science of Reiki Podcast by Molly Donlan
If you've ever been curious about Reiki but your inner skeptic won't let you fully lean in, this podcast is for you. I'm Molly Donlan, Reiki Master Teacher, bestselling author of Mundane Magic, and a former skeptic who spent nine years work
Q&A: Witchy Business Stress, Nervous System Tools & the “Nothing Is Urgent” Mindset
A hearse taxi, a harmonica soundtrack, and a reminder that nothing in your business is actually urgent. This episode covers more ground than expected. In this Q&A, we talk about managing stress as a witchy business owner, setting boundaries
The Outsiders of Olympus: Dionysus, Hestia & the Gods Who Don’t Fit In
This is the final episode of our Greek Pantheon series (sad times), we explore the deities who exist on the edges of Olympus. Those who challenge, disrupt, or quietly sustain. We dive into Dionysus, god of sacred chaos, release, and creativ
