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Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
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- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
[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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
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…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Gods of War and Power: Ares, Zeus and Hephaestus Explained
Power isn’t always pretty and neither are the gods who wield it.In our fifth episode of the Greek Pantheon series, we dive into one of the messiest corners…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Greek Gods of the Wild: Artemis, Demeter & Poseidon and the Power of Nature’s Cycles
In episode four of our Greek Pantheon series, we explore the gods of nature, the wild, and the cycles of life: Artemis, Demeter, and Poseidon. We dive into…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Athena, Hermes & Apollo: The Greek Gods of Wisdom, Messages & Truth
This is part 3 of the Greek Pantheon Series. We are exploring Athena, Hermes, and Apollo, three deities that represent different ways of knowing. From…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
The Gods of Love: Aphrodite, Eros & Hera Explained
Part 2 of our Greek pantheon deep dive explores the gods of love, beauty, and desire: Aphrodite, Eros, and Hera. Love in Greek mythology is complex, layered…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Hades, Persephone & Hecate: A Beginner’s Guide to Underworld Deities
This is part 1 of our new deep dive into the Greek pantheon where we are this week exploring the gods of the underworld: Hades, Persephone, and Hecate. We…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
The Witch Trials Explained: Fear, Power, and the Women They Tried to Silence
This week we’re diving into a topic you all have been asking us about for a long time: The Witch Trials. What actually happened during this period in history…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Grief Magic: Spiritual Practices, Rituals & Signs From Loved Ones After Death
We're sharing some big news and diving into a topic you’ve been asking about for over a year. Madison announces her upcoming book, The Grief Grimoire (coming…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Q&A on Community Magic, Publishing Wins, and Everyday Spellwork
Ever have a week where the vibes are rancid, the tech eats your work, and you start wondering if you slipped into the wrong timeline? Yeah. That’s where we’re…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Beginner’s Guide to Rune Reading with Siri Vincent Plouff
In this week's episode, we’re joined by Nordic witch, rune reader, and author of Queering the Runes, Siri Vincent Plouff, for a deep and delightfully…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Eclipse Season Survival Guide [RERUN]
If everything feels a little unhinged right now, emotionally tender, energetically loud, and slightly chaotic for no clear reason, welcome to eclipse season…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
BONUS: Sneak Peek of Molly’s Mundane Magic Audiobook (10 whole minutes!)
Now this is a special sneak peek episode of Demystify Magic, Molly shares the first 10 minutes of her debut book, Mundane Magic. Woohoo!!Hear Chapter One as…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Low Effort Love Magic: Self Love, Ethical Love Spells, And Attracting The Right Partner
Love is in the air… but we’re not here to hex your ex. This Valentine’s Day, we’re breaking down ethical love spells, how to call in aligned love without…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Magic to Melt the ICE: Mundane & Magical Ways to Fight Back
The world feels heavy right now, so we’re doing what we know how to do and pairing real-world action with real magic. We speak directly about ICE, immigration…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Sex Magick, Spy Games, Loch Ness, and The Beast 666: The Aleister Crowley Deep Dive
We’re unpacking the chaotic, controversial, and wildly influential life of Aleister Crowley, the so-called “The Beast 666” and one of the most polarizing…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
The Energy Shift is Here: 2026’s Big Transits, Summer Chaos, and Where Hope Returns With Chelsee Joel
In this new yearly tradition we’re joined by our favorite astrologer (and all-around magical human) Chelsee Joel to break down the biggest astrological themes…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Modern Witchcraft, Academia, and Ancestral Magic: A Conversation with Lorraine Monteagut
What does modern witchcraft actually look like when you move past aesthetics, trends, and internet rules? In this episode, we sit down with Lorraine Monteagut…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Decolonizing Self-Care: Rest, Ritual & Resistance with Brit Koch
Happy New Year! To kick off the year with a bang we’re joined by Brit Koch, an Indigenous educator and creator who teaches rest, ritual, and resistance, for a…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Gerald Gardner, Wicca, and the Threefold Law: Untangling Witchcraft’s Most Misunderstood Rules
Today we’re talking about Gerald Gardner, why he’s called the father of modern Wicca, and how a prescription for nudism somehow became part of the origin…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
The 2026 Bingo Board Ritual: A Playful Alternative to Resolutions + Vision Boards
We’re swapping traditional New Year’s resolutions for our favorite tradition: the Yearly Bingo Board. Think of it as part intention-setting ritual, part…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Q&A on Deity Work, Offerings, Crystals, and Cozy Winter Witchcraft
We’re back recording for the first time since Chicago, and we’re easing ourselves in with a cozy, slightly chaotic Q&A.We dig into some of the most common…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
The Witching Stones: Where Crystal Magic Meets Real-World Science with Nicholas Pearson
What if the most magical crystal in your collection… is the one you’ve been ignoring?This week we’re joined by crystal scholar, museum specialist, and magical…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Mabon Rituals for Beginners: Simple Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox
It’s the finale of our Wheel of the Year series, we’re diving into Mabon aka pagan Friendsgiving and the autumn equinox. We chat about why this sabbat feels…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Lughnasadh Explained: A Practical Guide to the First Harvest Sabbat
Ever wished there was a witchy holiday that officially celebrates bread, abundance, and cozy harvest energy? Lughnasadh (also known as Lammas) is the first…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Litha Explained: Southern Hemisphere Swaps, Fairy-Friendly Traditions, and Hurricane Season Safeguards
Feeling the call to reconnect with the sun? In this episode of Demystify Magic, we’re diving into Litha, the height of light, growth, and celebration on the…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Beltane Explained: Witchcraft Traditions, Fairies & May Day Magic
The Wheel keeps turning, and we’ve reached Beltane, the fiery midpoint between spring and summer. This brings passion, fertility, creativity, and a playful…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Ostara Explained: Spring Equinox Rituals, Pagan Traditions, and Manifestation Magic
The Wheel keeps turning, and this week we’ve arrived at Ostara, the Spring Equinox, a moment of perfect balance between light and dark, rest and renewal. As…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Imbolc Explained: The Pagan Roots of Groundhog Day, Brigid, and the Return of the Light
Feeling stuck in the February slump? Imbolc might be the spark you’ve been waiting for. This festival of renewal, creativity, and returning light reminds us…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Modern Yule Magic: How We Celebrate the Winter Solstice as Witches
As the nights grow long and the sun begins its slow return, Yule arrives, a sacred turning point of warmth, rest, and renewal. In this episode we continue our…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Samhain Explained: History, Rituals, and the Real Meaning of the Thinning Veil
As the nights stretch longer and the veil between worlds grows thin, Samhain marks a powerful turning point, a moment to honor the dead, release what’s ready…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Mundane Magic: Turning Outdoor Chores Into Rituals
In this final installment of the Mundane Magic series, we step outside, literally to explore how to bring intention, ritual, and a little bit of magic to the…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Mundane Magic: Thresholds, Transitions, and the Energy of In-Between Spaces
What if the most magical parts of your home were the ones you usually overlook? In this episode of our Mundane Magic series, we’re diving into the hallways…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Mundane Magic: Office Rituals for Focus, Productivity & Abundance
Your office isn’t just a desk. It’s your temple of focus, vision, and maybe a little chaos (hello, messy papers). In this episode of our Mundane Magic series…
- Demystify Magic | Science + Spirituality + Low Effort Witchcraft
Mundane Magic: Bedroom Altars, Crystals & Nighttime Intentions
From nightstand clutter to unwashed sheets, your bedroom holds more energy than you might think. In this episode of our Mundane Magic series, we explore how…