Big Crystal Energy Podcast - Crystals, Glamour, and Magic for Liminal Spaces

Ashleigh Bodell

Big Crystal Energy Podcast 🎙️✨ Welcome to Big Crystal Energy—the witchcraft and crystals podcast for people living between worlds. Hosted by Ashleigh Bodell, an Orthopedic Physician Assistant and practicing witch, this show teaches you how to integrate magic, tarot, astrology, and energy work into your everyday life. Season 3: Season of the Veil explores liminal space, transformation, and the power of the in-between. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or crystal-curious, you'll find deep dives into: ✨ Crystal healing & metaphysical properties ✨ Tarot & oracle card readings ✨ Witchcraft practices & pagan traditions ✨ Manifestation & energy work ✨ Astrology & the Wheel of the Year ✨ Occult wisdom & mystical living Through conversations with healers, spiritual guides, and magic-makers—plus solo episodes on everything from glamour magic to seasonal rituals—Ashleigh shows you how to be fully magical AND fully professional. Perfect for witches, spiritual seekers, crystal lovers, and anyone ready to embrace their power in the liminal. 🔮 Tune in, trust your intuition, and step through the veil.

  1. 20H AGO

    Beltane: Fire Festivals, Fairy Lore & How to Celebrate the May Day Sabbat

    The Wheel of the Year keeps turning, and in this episode of Big Crystal Energy, we step into the bright, fiery threshold of Beltane. Ashleigh shares the history and modern meaning of this sacred spring festival, from the ancient Gaelic fire celebrations to the maypole traditions, fertility symbolism, and the sense of life force fully coming alive in the natural world. This is the season of passion, creativity, abundance, vitality, and blooming into what is ready to come forth. In this episode, Ashleigh explores:  the origins and symbolism of Beltane  why Beltane and Samhain are often seen as mirror festivals  the sacred role of communal fire, protection, and purification  the maypole as a symbol of co-creation, weaving, and union  May Day baskets and other folk traditions of spring joy  Beltane’s connection to fairy lore and the Otherworld  the difference between romanticized fairies and the more powerful, unpredictable beings of traditional lore  simple modern ways to celebrate Beltane, even in everyday life Ashleigh also shares crystal correspondences for the season, including rose quartz, emerald, malachite, carnelian, garnet, citrine, clear quartz, and green aventurine, along with botanicals and altar ideas to help you work intentionally with Beltane energy. To close the episode, Ashleigh pulls a card from the Seasons of the Witch: Beltane Oracle, and the message of Fire Festival arrives right on time: a reminder to shift perspective, release fear, and stop blocking the blessings trying to find you. This episode is both a celebration of Beltane and a closing doorway to April’s fairy-themed journey on the podcast. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    42 min
  2. Side Quests, Storytelling & Living a Whimsical Life with Aryn the Alchemist

    APR 17

    Side Quests, Storytelling & Living a Whimsical Life with Aryn the Alchemist

    In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Aryn Scanlon—also known as Aryn the Alchemist—for a deeply inspiring and expansive conversation on creativity, whimsy, and the magic of following your “side quests.” Aryn is a creative coach, interdisciplinary artist, and writer whose work blends astrology, tarot, shadow work, glamour magic, and storytelling into a multidimensional approach to living and creating. Together, Ashleigh and Aryn explore what it means to embrace your full, authentic self—even when it doesn’t fit into a neat box. They dive into the beauty of nonlinear paths, the importance of nurturing creativity (even in small, everyday ways), and how the seemingly random “side quests” we follow often become the very threads that weave our lives together. Ashleigh also reflects on her own journey—balancing motherhood, a medical career, and her spiritual path—and how reclaiming creativity has completely transformed her life and the way she shows up for others. This conversation is a reminder that creativity isn’t reserved for artists—it’s a birthright. And sometimes, the most magical thing you can do is follow your curiosity. If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from your creative side—this episode is your invitation to follow the nudge, take the detour, and trust that nothing is ever truly random. Your side quests are leading you somewhere ✨ Connect with Aryn  Instagram: https://instagram.com/aryn.the.alchemist  Website: https://www.arynscanlon.com Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    1h 8m

  3. APR 14

    Staurolite: The Faery Cross That Predates Christianity

    In this Crystal Library episode, Ashleigh explores Staurolite, also known as the Faery Cross—a rare stone that naturally forms into cross shapes deep within the Earth under intense pressure. But this isn’t just geology—it’s sacred geometry, folklore, and something much deeper. From legends of faery tears crystallizing into stone to Cherokee stories tied to the Trail of Tears, Staurolite carries a powerful message: grief is not weakness—it is transformation. Energetically, this stone is deeply grounding and connected to the Earth Star Chakra, anchoring you into the Earth’s energy while opening pathways to ancestral wisdom, the fae, and the space where all realms meet. In this episode, you’ll learn:  The science behind Staurolite’s cross formation  The deeper meaning of the cross and the fifth element, Akasha How to work with Staurolite for grounding, protection, and spiritual connection Staurolite reminds us that love, when felt deeply enough, leaves a permanent imprint. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    21 min

  4. APR 10

    Between Worlds: The Reality of the Fairy Realm with Morgan Daimler

    In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, I’m joined by the incredible Morgan Daimler—author, folklorist, and one of the most fascinating modern voices in the world of fairy lore— magical conversation about the fae, the Otherworld, and why so many of us feel drawn to this realm long before we fully understand it. We talk about childhood experiences, the ways fairy encounters can show up in ordinary life, and why fairies are so much more complex than the sparkly, winged version most of us were taught to imagine. Morgan shares how their own lifelong relationship with the good folk began, how folklore and lived experience can work together, and why keeping a sense of wonder may be one of the most important things we can do. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt an unexplainable pull toward the fairy realm, sensed that there was something just beyond the veil, or wondered if fairies are still with us now—just in forms we may not always recognize. In this episode, we explore:  Morgan’s personal history with the fae and how they came to this work  Why children may be especially open to fairy experiences  The difference between folklore-based fairies and the modern pop culture version  Fairies as an umbrella term for many different kinds of beings  The concept of the Otherworld and how it exists alongside our own  Glamour, perception, and whether fairies appear to us the way we expect them to  Why fairy encounters can happen in both wild places and everyday spaces  How fairy imagery evolved over time into the tiny winged archetype  The nuance of “good” fairies, dangerous fairies, and everything in between  How to approach working with fairies respectfully and with discernment  Brian Froud, Labyrinth, and the art that helps us feel the fairy realm more deeply  The importance of childlike wonder, openness, and whimsy Books and references mentioned: Fairycraft by Morgan Daimler Fairycraft: Following The Path Of Fairy Witchcraft: Daimler author of Irish Paganism, Morgan: 9781785350511: Amazon.com: Books Morgan’s upcoming book on the Fairy Courts Fairy Courts, The: From Folklore to Fiction: Daimler, Morgan: 9781803418384: Amazon.com: BooksFairy FolkGood Faeries / Bad Faeries by Brian Froud Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    1h 6m

  5. APR 7

    Spirit Quartz: What the Faery Realm Actually Teaches About Ascension

    This week in The Crystal Library, we’re stepping deeper into the fairy realm with Spirit Quartz—a crystal so sparkly, strange, and symbolically rich that it completely transformed the way Ashleigh thinks about spiritual practice. Also known as Fairy Quartz and Cactus Quartz, this crystal is famous for its dazzling surface of tiny crystal points growing from one central body. But beyond its beauty, Spirit Quartz carries a much deeper message: you were never meant to do this alone. In this episode, Ashleigh explores:  the meanings behind the names Spirit Quartz, Fairy Quartz, and Cactus Quartz  the unexpected origin story of the name Spirit Quartz how the geology of this stone mirrors its metaphysical message  why this crystal is associated with karma, soul family, compassion, harmony, and protection  Spirit Quartz as a bridge between the everyday self and the higher self  the connection between this stone and traditional fairy lore, especially circles, courts, glamour, and liminal spaces  the South African philosophy of Ubuntu and how Spirit Quartz embodies the truth of I am because we areThis episode becomes a larger reflection on community as a spiritual practice, and why collective healing may be one of the most powerful teachings this crystal has to offer. Plus, Ashleigh shares simple ways to work with Spirit Quartz for meditation, soul-circle connection, and collective intention. This is a crystal for the in-between spaces, for the people remembering their soul family, and for anyone who needs the reminder that healing expands when it is shared. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    27 min

  6. APR 3

    How the Faeries Led Me Back to Myself

    In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m sharing the story of my lifelong connection to faeries and how that connection shaped my inner world, my spirituality, and ultimately the path that led to Big Crystal Energy. From childhood summers at my grandparents’ cabin in Minnesota and my obsession with the Gnomes book, to becoming “the faery girl” in college, discovering Brian Froud, and later finding my way back to enchantment through crystals after years of life, loss, motherhood, and responsibility — this is my faery origin story. This episode is not about convincing you to believe in faeries. It’s about following your fascination, trusting your weirdness, and paying attention to the things that enchanted you earliest. Because those things may be clues to who you really are. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    1h 1m

  7. MAR 31

    Prehnite: A Dream Stone for the Faery Threshold

    Welcome back to The Crystal Library. In this episode, Ashleigh kicks off a month-long series on the faery realm with Prehnite: A Dream Stone for the Faery Threshold. Fresh home from a transformative family trip to the Philippines and Japan, Ashleigh reflects on the liminal feeling of returning from travel and why that threshold energy feels like the perfect place to begin a month devoted to faeries, enchantment, and the unseen. Together, we explore the mineralogy, history, and metaphysical associations of prehnite — a pale green stone connected in modern crystal practice with dreams, intuition, prophecy, protection, emotional healing, and gentle connection to subtle realms. While prehnite may not have a famous ancient faery folklore trail, it absolutely carries the energy of the green threshold, hidden garden, and dream gate. In this episode:  Prehnite’s mineralogical makeup and origins  Its dreamy, mossy, otherworldly appearance  Its connection to dreams, divination, and inner knowing  Why it feels aligned with faery energy  How to work with prehnite in your spiritual practice On Friday’s full episode, Ashleigh will dive deeper into the faery realm and her personal connection to faery lore. Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    19 min

  8. MAR 27

    Veiled Power: Five Women Who Shaped Victorian Spiritualism

    In this final deep dive of the Victorian Spiritualism series, Ashleigh closes the séance room door—then opens something much bigger: power. Victorian Spiritualism wasn’t only about ghosts, raps, and ectoplasm. It was also a rare cultural doorway where women could claim spiritual and intellectual authority in a society that restricted their public voice. This episode is structured around five archetypes—five women, five expressions of spiritual authority, five ways of stepping through the veil: The 5 Archetypes & Featured Women The Trance Speaker: Cora L. V. Scott (Cora Hatch) (1840–1923) — trance lecturing as a “loophole” for women to teach philosophy publiclyThe Movement Builder: Emma Hardinge Britten (1823–1899) — turning Spiritualism into infrastructure through writing, history, and organizingThe Esoteric Architect: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831–1891) — building cosmology and founding the Theosophical SocietyThe Embodied Medium: Florence Cook (c.1856–1904) — materialization séances, “Katie King,” and the gendered scrutiny of embodied powerThe Symbolic Visionary: Pamela Coleman Smith (“Pixie”) (1878–1951) — the creative force behind the most influential modern tarot template (and the long erasure of her credit)Episode highlights Why Victorian Spiritualism created a socially “acceptable” way for women to speak publiclyHow trance lecturing became power-through-plausible-deniabilityThe moment Spiritualism shifts from parlor spectacle into worldview and philosophyA beginner-friendly explanation of what the Theosophical Society was (and why it mattered)The high-stakes tension of physical mediumship—and why women’s bodies became the battleground for beliefWhy Pamela Coleman Smith’s illustrated minors changed tarot forever (and why that matters for modern intuitive reading)Series wrap + what’s next This episode ties a bow on the Victorian Spiritualism series—and then gently opens the next doorway. April’s theme: exploring the fairy realm—folklore, threshold spaces, the wild edges of the unseen, and the places where reality feels thin in a different way. Mentioned / referenced Ashleigh’s interview with Steele Alexandra Douris (Spirits, Seers, & Séances) — the Fox Sisters + Victorian Spiritualism overviewIsis Unveiled (1877) and The Secret Doctrine (1888) — Helena BlavatskyRider–Waite–Smith / Waite–Smith Tarot — Pamela Coleman Smith’s legacyConnect + support the show If you loved this series finale, please follow/subscribe and leave a review—it helps Big Crystal Energy reach more magical souls. And come say hi on social—Ashleigh will be sharing visuals and extra context from this episode (including the Florence Cook/Katie King lore). Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you! Please message me with any questions or comments.  bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

    27 min
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Big Crystal Energy Podcast 🎙️✨ Welcome to Big Crystal Energy—the witchcraft and crystals podcast for people living between worlds. Hosted by Ashleigh Bodell, an Orthopedic Physician Assistant and practicing witch, this show teaches you how to integrate magic, tarot, astrology, and energy work into your everyday life. Season 3: Season of the Veil explores liminal space, transformation, and the power of the in-between. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or crystal-curious, you'll find deep dives into: ✨ Crystal healing & metaphysical properties ✨ Tarot & oracle card readings ✨ Witchcraft practices & pagan traditions ✨ Manifestation & energy work ✨ Astrology & the Wheel of the Year ✨ Occult wisdom & mystical living Through conversations with healers, spiritual guides, and magic-makers—plus solo episodes on everything from glamour magic to seasonal rituals—Ashleigh shows you how to be fully magical AND fully professional. Perfect for witches, spiritual seekers, crystal lovers, and anyone ready to embrace their power in the liminal. 🔮 Tune in, trust your intuition, and step through the veil.

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