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Waking Up The Witch

Waking Up The Witch

By: Taylar Pickett & Amber Weaver
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"Waking Up The Witch" is not just a podcast; it's a journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and embracing the mystical within our everyday lives. Hosted by Amber and Taylar, our show is a captivating storytelling experience that delves deep into the realms of spirituality, witchcraft, deconstructing religion, alternative medicine, and so much more. We invite you to explore the magical tapestry of existence with us, one episode at a time.

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Waking Up The Witch
Spirituality
Episodes
  • Embracing Thresholds: A Conversation on Mushrooms, Change, and Community with Madison Barney
    Mar 27 2026

    Join us for an inspiring discussion with Madison Murphy Barney, a two-spirit author, doula, and community builder, as she explores the deep wisdom found in mushrooms, navigating life's thresholds, and fostering authentic community care. This episode is a call to reconnect with nature, ancestral knowledge, and each other to create a more sustainable and whole world.

    Themes we explore in this conversation:

    • The symbolic and spiritual significance of mushrooms in cultivating connection and resilience
    • How mushrooms serve as teachers for symbiosis, creativity, and navigating change
    • The importance of grief as a portal for transformation and community healing
    • Threshold alchemy—supporting life transitions through doula practices for birth, death, divorce, and personal growth
    • Reclaiming land, land-based ceremonies, and the power of ancestral rhythms in modern life
    • Practical ways to incorporate mushroom wisdom and community practices into daily life
    • The role of grief, patience, and slow living in fostering sustainability and community resilience
    • How to build community through mundane acts of care and connection

    Follow Madison on IG @madisonmurphybarney and Substack ourmedicine.substack.com

    Visit her website madisonmurphybarney.com

    Madison's current offering: Threshold alchemy: https://madisonmurphybarney.com/threshold-alchemy

    Book: Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms https://bookshop.org/p/books/our-ancestors-want-us-to-be-mushrooms-wisdom-for-living-in-balance-with-the-planet-and-each-other-madison-murphy-barney/dfb564cea787111c?ean=9781578639236&next=t

    Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.

    You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀

    Connect with us on social media over on Instagram and TikTok @wakingupthewitch

    Support the Podcast:

    - Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitch

    Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Unlocking Your Cosmic Blueprint: A Deep Dive Into Astrology and Spiritual Self-Discovery with Danielle Mercurio
    Mar 20 2026

    Danielle Mercurio reads patterns most people can't see; across birth charts, energy fields, spaces, relationships, and business dynamics. A metaphysical and intuitive guide based in Austin, TX, Danielle works at the intersection of astrology, energetic architecture, and pattern recognition; blending astrocartography, feng shui, hypnotherapy, and deep psychic knowing. She hosts The Danielle Mercurio Show, facilitates workshops and retreats, and reaches hundreds of thousands on TikTok and Instagram. She also performs comedy through her one-woman show Does This Make Me Look Spiritual? and Astrology Roasts.

    In this episode we dive deep with Danielle and explore:

    • Danielle's early fascination with astrology and childhood memories of astrology scrolls
    • Navigating family opposition and religious conditioning around metaphysical practices
    • The significance of Saturn return in personal growth and awakening
    • Transition from traditional career paths to spiritual entrepreneurship
    • The role of astrocartography in finding locations aligned with one's energy and purpose
    • Understanding and working with planetary transits, including Pluto in Aquarius and Neptune in Aries
    • The concept of the Aquarian Age and its impact on individual and collective consciousness
    • Practical tips for space clearing, home energy

    This episode explores a blend of astrology, energy work, and personal transformation. Dive in with an open mind and curiosity about how cosmic energies can serve your growth.

    Follow Danielle on IG @daniellemercurio, Tiktok @daniellemercurio3, & on YouTube @daniellemercurio . Visit her website www.daniellemercurio.com

    Danielle's current offerings: Unleashed; https://daniellemercurio.com/fire-horse-activation astrocartography guide: https://daniellemercurio.com/free-astrocartography-guide

    Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.

    You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀

    Connect with us on social media over on Instagram and TikTok @wakingupthewitch

    Support the Podcast:

    - Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitch

    Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Unlocking the Power Within: Embracing Authenticity, Sexuality, and Sacred Feminine Energy with Amber Renee
    Feb 27 2026

    In this episode, Amber Renee shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, shedding shame, and reembodying her divine feminine. We delve into her personal stories of awakening, sexual healing, and embracing her authentic power as a witch, priestess, and leader. Tune in for raw insights on motherhood, spirituality, and how to reclaim your true self in a patriarchal world.

    In this episode:

    • Amber’s early connection to the unseen realm and her experiences with sexuality from a young age.
    • The shame and conditioning around sexuality, witchcraft, and divine feminine energy.
    • How physical ailments like pelvic pain and bladder issues are intertwined with suppressed emotions and shame.
    • The significance of archetypes like Kali, Lilith, and Mary Magdalene in reclaiming feminine power.
    • The journey of awakening to dark feminine aspects such as rage, primal sexuality, and sovereignty.
    • Practical ways to talk to children about consent, bodies, and sexuality from a young age.
    • The importance of authentic vulnerability in business, relationships, and personal growth.
    • Critique of societal conditioning that trains women to be likable and predefined roles for feminine expression.
    • Amber’s current work with women leaders, taboo, and the erotic as a creative force.
    • The potential for a shift towards a matriarchal society rooted in authenticity and embodied feminine power.

    This episode invites you to embrace your shadows, honor your sacred feminine, and step into sovereign power. Share with your community and awaken the collective consciousness!

    Follow Amber Renee on IG @theamberrenee and visit her website at missamberrenee.com

    Subscribe to "Waking Up the Witch" for more mystical tales and enlightening conversations.

    You can WATCH this episode on our Waking Up The Witch YouTube channel 👀

    Connect with us on social media over on Instagram and TikTok @wakingupthewitch

    Support the Podcast:

    - Patreon : patreon.com/wakingupthewitch

    Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and rate our podcast wherever you're listening now and share it with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you inspiring stories and witchy magic.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
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