Magick & Alchemy

Tamed Wild
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Magick & Alchemy by Tamed Wild is an enchanting podcast for modern-day witches and the earth-spirited. Join hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew each week as they discuss witchcraft, divination, mythology, and all things magick and alchemy.

  1. JAN 7

    Episode 169: Creative Magic with the Missing Witches

    In episode 169 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby welcome back Amy Torok and Risa Dickens! Also known as the Missing Witches. Amy and Risa are old friends, creative collaborators, curious crafters, big cacklers, howlers at the moon, grumpy old crones, and a couple of perpetual baby Witches living, writing, recording, and making magic out in the woods on unceded Anishinaabe territory in Quebec, Canada. In this conversation, Amy and Risa discuss community and collaboration as essential to our creativity. They talk about the power of music, sharing songs, and spells for the collective. They discuss claiming our creative magic, community outreach, giving back, and strengthening networks of support in a magical sense. To connect with Amy and Risa, follow @missingwitches on social media and join their community, the Missing Witches Coven. Listen to the Missing Witches podcast, and find their books and oracle deck at MissingWitches.com. Sources & Shoutouts: Tethered: An Anthology of Magic - Tamed Wild Substack The Crossroads: Sacred Stories & the Dark Moon Edgar Fabian Frias New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Capitalist Tools for Resistance and Re-enchantment, Amy Torok and Risa Dickens If you want to join the Magick & Alchemy dance party, here are the songs we mentioned listening to on repeat: Make Your Own Kind of Music, Cass Elliott My Way is Cloudy, Jake Blount & Mali Obomsawin feat. Joe Rainey Old Tape, Lucius feat. Adam Granduciel Sympathy Magic, Florence and the Machine Don’t Fight it, Feel it, Primal Scream Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    1h 27m

  2. 12/24/2025

    Episode 168: Polish Folk Magic with Joanna Tarnawska

    In episode 168 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby interview Joanna Tarnawska. Joanna is an animist, folk practitioner, writer, and psychologist residing in the mountains of Lower Silesia, Poland.  In this conversation, they dive deep into Polish folk magic. Guided by Joanna, listeners explore her homeland, her ancestors' teachings, how she came to folk magic, and her new book, Polish Folk Magic: Ancestral Lore & Traditions of the West Slavs. They also discuss the diaspora traditions of Polish heritage and a new perspective on the beloved and fierce Baba Yaga.  To learn more about Joanna, visit her website and Patreon, follow her online @polish.folk.witch, and order her latest book, Polish Folk Magic. Sources & Shoutouts: Polish Folk Magic: Ancestral Lore & Traditions of the West Slavs, Joanna Tarnawska Episode 164: To Die For, Gravestone Recipe’s with Rosie Grant Episode 81: An Interview with Madam Pamita  Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    1h 5m

  3. 12/10/2025

    Episode 167: The Number of the Beast

    In episode 167 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew return to the realm of sacred numbers in search of 666, the Number of the Beast. In this conversation, Kate and Kristin share lore and superstitions surrounding this number, highlighting its connection to mystery and solar magick. They consider pre-Christian mythologies, in which 666 was not a symbol of sin but a symbol of the sun. They contemplate 666 in art and magical communities and its evolution through pop culture. Sources & Shoutouts: Beltane Retreat The Moon in Carolina podcast Muse Mail Tenth House Rising - Ritualizing Demeter Oracle of the Hecatean Path Oracle The Moon in Carolina, Episode 35: Psychic Abilities with Kristin Lisenby Episode 155: Sacred Numbers Episode 93: Types of Magick, pt. 2 Episode 88: An Interview with Chaweon Koo Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, John Ayto “666, the Beast, and the Sun-King: An Esoteric Biblical Exploration,” Michelle Hayman “The number of the beast is 666,” William Blake Iron Maiden, Number of the Beast Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock & Roll, Peter Bebergal  Fountain of the Fallen Angel, Atlas Obscura “Why are we so fascinated by the number 666?” Mike Rampton “What Is Hexakosioihexeko Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    39 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    Episode 166: Magic Maker with Pam Grossman

    In episode 166 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Pam Grossman. Pam is a writer, curator, and teacher of magical practice and history. She is also the host of the internationally beloved podcast, The Witch Wave. In this conversation, Pam considers creativity as magic and magic as creativity. She talks about the archetype of the magician and working with the God Hermes as a guide for her new book, Magic Maker: The Enchanted Path to Creativity. Together, three witches celebrate this new book and talk about casting its spell. They also discuss creating with their younger selves, the rituals of writing and word witchery, and how to enchant the sharing of our work. To learn more and connect with Pam, look for her online @phantasmaphile, buy her books on her website pamgrossman.com, and listen to her on the Witch Wave wherever you get your podcasts! Sources & Shoutouts: Magick & Alchemy book list - download here! Robin Rose Bennett Normandy Ellis, “Awakening Osiris” Lynda Barry Rosarium Blends Occult Humanities Conference Jinkx Monsoon Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    1h 23m

  5. 11/12/2025

    Episode 165: Naturally, The Herbalist's Guide to Health and Transformation with Rachelle Robinett

    In episode 165 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Rachelle Robinett. Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG), is a writer, herbalist, educator, and life-long naturalist. She’s the founder of multidisciplinary companies dedicated to the art and science of natural wellness. Combining traditional medicine and current health insights with an understanding of individual behavior modification, Rachelle has provided accessible plant-based healing to countless people. In this conversation, Rachelle guides listeners to connect with the magical plant world and claim the title of herbalist for themselves. She speaks about the potency of writing, habits, and rituals, and discusses the relationship between plants and pleasure. She shares the history of herbalism, how such a wide-reaching practice has been deemed "alternative," the roots of the "happy hour," and the kinship between herbalists and witches.  To learn more about Rachelle, visit her website here: https://www.rachellerobinett.com/ Sources & Shoutouts: Naturally: The Herbalist's Guide to Health and Transformation  Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    1h 26m

  6. 10/29/2025

    Episode 164: To Die For, Gravestone Recipes with Rosie Grant

    In episode 164 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Rosie Grant. Rosie Grant is the creator behind @GhostlyArchive on TikTok and Instagram, where she researches and re-creates recipes found on gravestones. In this conversation, Rosie guides listeners through archival work in the sacred setting of the cemetery. She speaks about the potency of working with family recipes and stories. She invites everyone into the kitchen to her altar of ancestor veneration, and talks about rituals and practices to honor the beloved dead and embrace death as inevitable magic.  To learn more about Rosie, visit https://www.ghostlyarchive.com/gravestone-recipes and follow her on Instagram here.  Sources & Shoutouts: Green Wood Cemetery  Congressional Cemetery The Philosophical Research Society The Order of the Good Death Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    1h 6m

  7. 10/15/2025

    Episode 163: Something in the Woods Loves You with Jarod Anderson

    In episode 163 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby interview Jarod Anderson. Jarod is a nature writer, podcaster, poet, and erstwhile academic. In this conversation, Jarod invites listeners into the church of the forest, where the priests and clergy are heron, stick bugs, and squirrels. He offers us perspectives on poetry, on brain weather, and what magic means to him, as well as shares some rituals for helping you remember that you too, are nature.  To learn more about Jarod, visit JarodKAnderson.com and follow him on Instagram @thecryptionaturalist and Substack. Check out all of his books and writings here. Sources & Shoutouts: Episode 133: Women of Tarot with Cat Willett Episode 78: Annie Finch Episode 90: Sophie Strand W. B Yeats, “A Vision” Emily Lygren David Baker, “Whalefall” Susanna Clark, “Piranesi”   Louise Gluck H.D Aracelis Girmay Alice Notley Diane Di Prima Mary Oliver Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    1h 11m

  8. 10/01/2025

    Episode 162: Word Witch with Kate Belew

    In episode 162 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, Kristin Lisenby and Shelby Bundy interview Kate Belew. Kate Belew is an author, poet, and Witch whose work exists at the crossroads of creativity and magic. Inspired by a shared love of word witchery and books, Kristin, Shelby, and Kate discuss the intersections of ritual and creativity, and the importance of giving ourselves permission to follow our dreams. They consider creative ancestors, altars of language, and the younger self as a muse. They also discuss Kate’s upcoming book, Witch Witch:  How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You. To connect with Kate, follow her on Instagram @k8belew and subscribe to Word Witch on Substack. Sign up for her newsletter at KateBelew.com, and pre-order Word Witch online or from your local bookshop. Sources & Shoutouts: Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It, Emily Hauser Kristin Hannah Jennifer Saint Emily Dickinson’s Envelope Poems Women Who Run With the Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estes Mysteries of the Dark Moon, Demetra George Barbara G. Walker The Love Witch J.E. Cirlot, Dictionary of Symbols The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Manly P. Hall Brando Skyhorse Marie Howe Monica Furlong Tamara Pearce The Baby-sitter’s Club, Ann M. Martin The Saddle Club, Bonnie Bryant Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series, Carolyn Keene Christopher Pike R.L. Stine Witchcraft For Wayward Girls, Grady Hendrix Brian Froud Take Back the Magic, Perdita Finn The Unwritten, Christina Campo Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio

    1h 9m
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Magick & Alchemy by Tamed Wild is an enchanting podcast for modern-day witches and the earth-spirited. Join hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew each week as they discuss witchcraft, divination, mythology, and all things magick and alchemy.

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  • Creator
    Tamed Wild
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Magick & Alchemy
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    Magick & Alchemy

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