Cauldron Her Daddy

Sarai Johnson and Meredith Holley
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A podcast with modern witches who like to talk about sex, astrology, justice, and magick. Meredith Holley is an astrologer with Fourth Cup Astrology & Sarai Johnson is a sexologist and relationship coach.

  1. 1d ago

    24: Music Magick with Dr. Sarah Grace Hansen

    Music Magick with Dr. arah Grace Hanson Sarai Johnson welcomes Dr. Sarah Grace Hanson—writer of the Substack Substack Shiny Tops and Soda Pops—onto Cauldron Her Daddy to talk about how music transmutes emotion, especially during breakups, and how sharing playlists can be a love language and a communal, almost worship-like experience. Sarah Grace traces her music obsession from a musician father and classical training to discovering 2000s indie rock, building seasonal and monthly playlists inspired by Hanif Abdurraqib, and diving into current favorites like Wednesday and other North Carolina indie twang. They discuss live shows as a meditative, cathartic practice, using loud or sad songs to process feelings, and Sarai’s experience of losing her singing voice and later returning to music after a “serious adult” phase. The conversation also touches on Brandi Carlile, Boygenius, and Sarai’s complicated affection for Taylor Swift. Follow Shiny Tops and Soda Pops here. Find Sarai's Breakup Playlist here. 00:00 Welcome And Breakup Songs 01:12 Music Obsession Origins 02:08 Indie Rock Awakening 03:45 Playlists And Substack 05:37 Summer Listening Picks 07:02 Sharing Music As Magic 08:50 Live Music As Church 11:43 Getting Unstuck With Sound 14:54 Lyrics Abiding And Identity 19:09 Packing Music Away 20:19 Music as Emotional Fuel 20:49 Reopening to New Songs 22:44 Concerts and Arena Magic 24:36 Taylor Swift Confessions 27:21 Streaming Habits and Algorithms 28:51 Ethical Swift Talk 30:39 Wrap Up and Recommendations Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

  2. Aug 11

    23: Ethical Sh*t Talk-- Monogamy Games and Love Island Season 8 (Spoilers Inside!)

    Monogamy Games: Love Island USA S8, Reality TV Romance Rules, and What They Reveal **SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT LOVE ISLAND SEASON 8** Hosts Sarai Johnson and Meredith Holley introduce their podcast and unpack “monogamy games” in reality TV, focusing on Love Island USA Season 8 (with spoilers) while also naming related shows like The Ultimatum, Love Is Blind, Perfect Match, Married at First Sight, and The Bachelor. They explain Love Island’s structure (villa in Fiji, coupling up, bombshells, Casa Amor, audience votes, movie night, and dumping) and discuss how this season felt intensely monogamy-forward, including purity-culture vibes like calling others “lustful.” They critique cast dynamics around Kenzie, Sincere, Melanie, Sol, and others, highlighting double standards, coercion, and how monogamy narratives shape shame and control. The conversation broadens into autonomy, relationship scripts, polyamory as orientation versus choice, and the idea that compliance doesn’t prevent hurt, ending with resources to connect with their work. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:23 Monogamy Games Defined 01:49 Reality Show Lineup 06:06 Love Island Basics 07:06 Lip Sync Entrance 10:21 Season Eight Vibes 12:07 Casa Amor Mechanics 12:53 After Sun And Recaps 14:35 Voting And Drama Cycles 15:26 Meet Bryce And Trinity 16:37 The Kissing Discourse 20:07 Bad Takes And Friend Advice 21:46 Bea Versus Melanie Blowup 27:33 Kenzie Astrology And Casting 29:58 Kenzie Early Couplings 32:09 Casa Amor And Movie Night 37:29 Dylan Meltdown Begins 39:59 Secret Makeout Fallout 41:22 Lustful Accusations 42:48 Purity Culture Rules 43:58 Kenzie Versus Sincere 46:49 Sincere and Sol 49:08 Melanie Control Spiral 51:25 Polyamory Meets Monogamy 54:00 Pluto Soulmate Obsession 56:06 Casa Amor Clash 01:00:12 Movie Night Judgment 01:05:02 Healing Root Wounds 01:07:45 Sovereignty Over Scripts 01:22:31 Be Yourself Anyway 01:24:47 Purity Culture Everywhere 01:27:30 Finding Your Shape 01:29:39 Where to Find Us 01:33:20 Final Takeaways Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

  3. Aug 8

    22: Ethical Sh*t Talk-- Steven Forrest, Racism, and Accountability in the Astrology Community

    Ethical Sh*t Talk: Steven Forrest, Racism, and Accountability in the Astrology Community CW: This episode talks about race and it is two white women talking about race. If you are white, we encourage you to get over triggers you have and listen. If you are not white, you are absolutely welcome, and also we have stuff to learn from you! Hosts Sarai Johnson and Meredith Holley of “Cauldron Her Daddy” discuss racism and power dynamics in spiritual institutions, focusing on astrologer Steven Forrest’s comments on a podcast with Ricky Williams where Forrest used the N-word, made racist statements, and offered revisionist claims about the KKK while noting an ancestor helped found it. They describe community backlash, critiques of Forrest’s initial non-apology, and harassment and DARVO-like defenses from some supporters, emphasizing impact over intent and the need for white people to address racism. They reference broader context of racialized violence, call for following Black astrologers such as Sam Reynolds and Shani Nicole (The Empathic Realist), and note UAC removed Forrest as a speaker after public pressure, with further statements and apologies following. Astrologers to follow (not a complete list, but a start!): https://www.threads.com/@sfreynolds https://www.threads.com/@empathic_realist https://www.threads.com/@ddamascenaa https://www.threads.com/@awesomeevery_day https://www.threads.com/@your_hood_asstrologist https://www.threads.com/@ensoulment.doula https://www.threads.com/@sacredwisemagick https://www.threads.com/@lexieforbescoaching https://www.threads.com/@danidarlingastro https://www.threads.com/@becomingsamcee Me and White Supremacy So, You Want to Talk About Race? Caste Learn from Ashani M'Fuko Learn from Trudi LeBron Learn from Louiza Doran ("Weeze") 00:00 Power Versus Safety 00:40 Podcast Intro And Topic 01:53 Why White People Must Listen 04:06 Recent Racial Violence Context 05:42 Steven Forrest Podcast Setup 06:51 Shadow Work Explained 09:11 The N Word Incident 11:02 KKK Revisionism Fallout 14:00 Humor As A Weapon 16:25 Comparing Slurs And Harm 19:07 Non Apology And Denial 20:34 White Enforcers And Backlash 26:57 Repair Matters More Than Perfect 27:41 Systemic Racism In Astrology 30:00 UAC Conference Stakes 30:53 Big Names Break Silence 33:15 Chani Chris Jessica Respond 37:03 UAC Emails And Board Reactions 38:41 Accountability Versus Intent 39:48 Cancel Culture Teaser 39:54 Cancel Culture Origins 42:26 Racism as Germ Theory 44:21 DARVO and Defensiveness 46:34 Astrology Community Fallout 48:42 Spiritual Gurus and Abuse 52:26 Apologies and Power Dynamics 57:28 Why Slurs Aren’t Equal 01:03:34 Safety Over Feelings 01:05:53 Generations and Cancel Culture 01:11:57 Reparations and Chiron 01:15:36 Resources and Closing Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

  4. Aug 6

    21: Cauldron Reading--Dating and Manipulation

    Avoiding Manipulative Dating Patterns: Tarot, Chakras, Astrology & Human Design Reading (Inner Terrain) On Called and Her Daddy, hosts Sarai Johnson (somatic sexologist/witch) and Meredith Holley (astrologer/human design reader/witch) give their friend Cinnamon Girl an “Inner Terrain” tarot-and-chakra reading blended with astrology and human design to address how to stay open in dating while recognizing and avoiding manipulative, narcissistic dynamics. Sarai pulls tarot and describes chakra landscapes and animal guides (lioness at the root, toucan in the sacral, frog in the solar plexus, black bear at a fiery heart canyon, rabbit in redwoods at the throat, sunglasses at the third eye, lightning in the crown), emphasizing self-trust, celebrating progress, agency, and releasing self-imposed traps. Meredith connects themes to Cinnamon Girl’s chart (Aries–Libra interception, authenticity and anger, partnership boundaries, T-square, current transits and an upcoming second Saturn return) and her human design (generator with emotional authority), highlighting boundaries, believing actions over words, processing emotions without over-rationalizing, and partnering with oneself. Sarai used the Fifth Spirit Tarot deck for this reading. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:15 Cinnamon Girl Question 04:00 Theme Card Six of Wands 06:26 Root Chakra Lioness 09:52 Sacral Jungle Toucan 11:15 Solar Plexus Frog Lovers 13:17 Heart Fire Black Bear 18:35 Throat Redwoods Rabbit 19:57 Third Eye Sunglasses 22:55 Crown Lightning Four Cups 28:45 Trust Your Intuition 32:24 Astrology Interception Aries 37:16 Rage Fear and Signals 39:31 Anger and Racial Stereotypes 40:27 Lightning Anger in Action 42:42 T-Square Power and Boundaries 44:55 Dating Anger and Self Trust 47:37 Transits North Node Spotlight 52:56 Manipulation Neptune and Receipts 56:36 Systemic Racism Dealbreakers 01:00:42 Human Design Emotional Waves 01:08:42 Code Switching and Adaptability 01:15:00 Saturn Return Transformation 01:17:45 Self Dating and Closing Plugs Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

  5. Jul 29

    20: August 2026 Month Ahead Astrology and Tarot

    August 2026 Forecast: “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Tarot + Astrology (Two Eclipses, Venus in Libra & More) Sarai Johnson and Meredith Holley introduce their podcast Cauldron Her Daddy and share an August 2026 forecast themed “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” dedicated to Bonnie Tyler’s memory. Sarai’s tarot spread—Emperor, Eight of Wands, Hermit, Death, Knight of Wands, Devil, and an overall Two of Pentacles—focuses on building supportive structures, managing overwhelm, accessing inner wisdom, grieving and transforming old patterns, igniting passion-driven change, releasing oppressive systems and inner critics, and maintaining balance. Meredith then outlines key astrology: Lughnasadh (Aug 1), a total solar eclipse in Leo (Aug 12) and a partial lunar eclipse on the Pisces–Virgo axis (Aug 27), plus notable transits including Venus into Libra (Aug 6), Mercury into Leo (Aug 9) then Virgo (Aug 25), Mars into Cancer (Aug 11), long void-of-course Moon periods (Aug 10; Aug 28–29), and Venus beginning its pre-shadow for an October retrograde (Aug 31), emphasizing rest, integrity in relationships, and practical self-care. Check Out the Fifth Spirit Tarot Deck 00:00 Welcome and Theme 00:58 Turn Around Bright Eyes 01:42 Emperor Power Structures 05:37 Fears and Momentum 08:44 Hermit Overwhelm Cycle 11:05 Need You Now Death 15:37 Powder Keg Ignition 18:00 Devil Breaking Chains 22:21 Two of Pentacles Balance 25:38 Astrology August Overview 26:29 Eclipses and Ritual Advice 32:27 Venus Libra Mercury Shift 35:37 Mercury Into Leo 36:57 Mercury Leo Wounds 39:26 Void Moon Reset 40:56 Venus Pluto Romance 43:30 Mars Enters Cancer 47:11 Eclipse Day Shifts 49:30 Big Leo Talk 51:29 August 17 Crosscurrents 55:20 Virgo Season Grounding 01:00:08 Eclipses And Void Moon 01:05:34 Venus Retrograde Preview 01:10:30 Readings And Wrap Up Transits: August 1: Lughnasadh August 3: Chiron stations retrograde in Taurus, and goes back into Aries from September 2026 until April 2027. August 6: Venus goes into Libra at 12:12pm Sun in Leo trines Saturn in Aries 7:44pm Mercury ends post shadow in Cancer at 8:36pm August 9: Mercury goes into Leo at 9:28am Mercury in Leo squares Chiron in Taurus at10:15pm August 10: Moon is void of course all day Venus in Libra trines Pluto in Aquarius 11:08am Venus in Libra opposes Neptune in Aries at 3:01pm August 11: Mars goes into Cancer at 1:30am August 12: Mars in Cancer sextiles Chiron in Taurus at 7:41am NEW MOON ECLIPSE (TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE) IN LEO Mercury in Leo sextiles Uranus in Gemini at 1:47pm August 13: Mercury in Leo sextiles Venus in Libra at 9:22am August 15: Mercury goes conjunct Jupiter in Leo at 4:22am August 17: Mars in Cancer squares Neptune in Aries at 2:52am Mercury in Leo trines Saturn in Aries at 8:26am Venus in Libra sextiles Jupiter in Leo at 9:15am August 21: Venus in Libra opposes Saturn in Aries at 5:43am August 22: The Sun goes into Virgo at 7:18pm August 23: The Sun in Virgo trines Chiron in Taurus at 12:29PM August 25: Mercury goes into Virgo at 4:04am Mercury in Virgo trines Chiron in Taurus at 11:57am August 27: Mercury in Virgo cazimi the Sun at 10:03am FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE partial moon in Pisces, sun in Virgo at 11:45am August 28: Mercury in Virgo squares Uranus in Gemini at 12:24am Hellenistic void of course moon 9:14am-7:37pm on the 29th Sun in Virgo squares Uranus in Gemini at 3:18pm August 31: Venus in Libra starts her pre shadow at 7:45am to go retrograde on October 3, ends post shadow on December 15 Jupiter in Leo trines Saturn in Aries at 3:17pm Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

  6. Jul 22

    19: What is Sexology?

    What is Sexology? On Cauldron Her Daddy, hosts Sarai Johnson (somatic sexologist and witch) and Meredith Holley (astrologer, human design reader, and witch) explain what sexology is and how somatic sexology differs from clinical sexology and sexological bodywork. Sarai describes her coaching approach—focused on nervous system regulation, embodiment, self-trust, consent, communication, and releasing shame—rather than diagnosis or therapy. They discuss how purity culture and rape culture shape sexuality through gendered scripts, how mismatch and rejection affect relationships, and why “normal” amounts of sex and cultural standards can obscure real needs and boundaries. Sarai emphasizes sovereignty, exploring gender/sexuality/relationship styles (including monogamy, polyamory, and relationship anarchy), and seeing relationships as flexible rather than a sunk-cost obligation. They close with ways to work with Sarai (saraijohnson.com) and Meredith (fourthcupastrology.com). 00:00 Welcome and Topic 00:54 What Sexology Is 03:51 Shame and Pleasure 11:49 Consent and Communication 16:31 Rejection and Mismatch 24:12 Somatic Self Trust 28:59 How Sessions Work 36:20 Purity Culture Defined 45:40 Consent and Cultural Myths 48:58 Apps Versus Real Life 50:50 Identity As Spectrums 56:48 Demisexual Attraction Stories 01:00:07 Sexuality And Liberation 01:05:40 Polyamory And Relationship Anarchy 01:12:06 Normal Is A Construct 01:18:34 Knowing What You Want 01:23:36 Sex As Healing Work 01:27:31 Is Sexology Right For You 01:31:02 Next Steps And Resources Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

  7. Jul 15

    18: Cauldron Reading-- Recovery After Major Change

    Cauldron Reading: Recovering After Major Change In this episode, the Sarai and Meredith provide a reading for Diana, who just went through major transits with Uranus in Taurus. Diana discusses childhood health issues that were not taken seriously and the experience of masking (and unmasking) with neurodivergence. Sarai provides a tarot card reading, using the Fifth Spirit Tarot Deck, and Meredith reads Diana's human design and natal chart to answer questions about how to recover from major shakeups as Uranus has moved from Taurus to Gemini. If you would like to be considered for having your chart and energy read on the podcast, visit fourthcupastrology.com and scroll down to submit your question! 00:00 Rest and Recovery 06:37 Driven Ambition 06:49 Listen to Your Body 06:57 Let Go of Constant Doing Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

  8. Jul 8

    17: Ethical Shit Talk--Jenny Mollen and Toxic Boymom Culture

    Ethical Shit Talk: Boy Mom Culture, Jenny Mollen Backlash & Parenting Without Enmeshment On Cauldron and Her Daddy, Sarai Johnson and Meredith Holley discuss the backlash to Jenny Mollen’s Mother’s Day writing and a photo captioned “Your eldest son is the most toxic man you’ll ever date,” examining how “boy mom” and “girl dad” culture can normalize misogyny, gender essentialism, and parent-child enmeshment. They argue that joking about dating a child and competing with a child’s girlfriend crosses boundaries, can echo grooming dynamics, and reflects emotional dependence on children for validation. They contrast this with accountable parenting: respecting children’s sovereignty, teaching consent and privacy, modeling repair after conflict, and supporting adolescents’ relationships without projecting adult needs. They also touch on divorce, grief, generational trauma, and resources for support via Sarai’s coaching and Meredith’s astrology/human design readings. 00:00 Welcome and premise 00:27 Ethical shit talk rules 01:45 Who is Jenny Mollen 02:51 Jason Biggs battery 06:00 The viral boy mom post 07:35 Disturbing vs funny 10:46 Purity culture parallels 14:54 Boy mom enmeshment 18:17 Misogyny and male approval 20:38 Gender essentialism critique 22:32 Backlash and grooming concerns 30:40 Trauma cycles and nuance 33:30 Jenny responds to backlash 37:54 Kids aren't your healing 40:31 Boundaries Break Cycles 43:07 Emotional Incest Dynamics 52:01 Consent Talks By Age 58:35 Repair After Rupture 01:08:04 Grief Divorce And Support 01:13:57 Astrology Transits And Wrap Work with Meredith: fourthcupastrology.com Work with Sarai: saraijohnson.com

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A podcast with modern witches who like to talk about sex, astrology, justice, and magick. Meredith Holley is an astrologer with Fourth Cup Astrology & Sarai Johnson is a sexologist and relationship coach.

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  • Creator
    Sarai Johnson and Meredith Holley
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 null All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    Cauldron Her Daddy

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