The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Witchcraft for Magical Folks

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast 'Witching in the 21st Century'
This is a special episode where The Bell Witch Podcast was invited to be official media, covering the Healing Alternatives Festival Ilkley 11 & 12 April 2026.
This is a new style of episode where we are on the ground talking direct to the healers on at the show on a wide range of unusual holistic therapies. 
Next date September-  https://www.healing-alternatives.co.uk/next-event-details-ilkley
Featured in this episode in order- 
Angela Green The Body Wise Facilitator- https://angelagreen.co.uk/
Festival attendee Kitty in a beautiful swing dress
Mandy of Held by Mandy Mother of Root at The Crystal Booth- https://www.instagram.com/heldbymandy/
Heidi Jane Holistics- https://www.instagram.com/heidijanemcdowell/
Ant 369/Shanti Prema/ I am Yoga 369- https://www.instagram.com/ant36_9/
The Aroma Faery- www.thearomafaery.co.uk
Gerry Andrews of The Body Mind Coach  https://gerryandrews.co.uk/
Malina covering Steph Reding Myofascial Release- https://www.stephaniereading.co.uk/mfr/https://www.stephaniereading.co.uk/mfr/myofascial-release//
Huge thank you to all above for appearing on the first ever Vox Pocks by TBWP
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Thank you for listening, stay magical 
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Vox pocks, interview, holistic therapies, massage, reiki, healing, light language, sound baths, spiritual art, wellbeing, wellness, mindful, alternative therapies, complimentary therapy, spirit, yoga, sound bowls, festival, likely, Leeds, west Yorkshire, trees, independent business, witch biz, small business, aromatherapy, field mic, on the ground, witch, witchcraft, humans, crystals, support, breathwork, swailes, stalls,

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Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast- a wholesome show on all things 'Witching in the 21st Century'
In this two part 'Moot Loot' episode of The Bell Witch podcast, host Swailes interviews Molly Donlan, professional witch, Reiki Master, and author of a fabulous new book Mundane Magic. Molly shares her gradual journey from scepticism to embracing witchcraft, largely influenced by her podcast Demystify Magic. She discusses her book's philosophy of integrating low-effort magic into everyday tasks like vacuuming, (Hoovering to the Brits!) washing dishes, and creating a nightstand altar. Molly also shares favourite summer spells, including simmer pots for motivation. The conversation highlights how podcasting and witchcraft have both been transformative, creating authentic connections and a supportive community.
https://mollydonlan.com/mundane-magic
Demystify Magic Podcast- https://mollydonlan.com/podcast/
Podcast Pal- Witchy Woman Walking- https://open.spotify.com/show/0U36TBmhaSVgRo3cMck3bW?si=d7789ea9225042b1
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Swailes, Molly Donlan, professional witch, Reiki Master, crystal healer, magical author, Demystify Magic, Mundane Magic, witchcraft, everyday magic, podcasting, witchy podcasts, magical intention, nightstand altar, vacuuming magic, cleaning with intention, spiritual practices, witchy community, mundane magic, summer spells, simmer pot, motivation, focus, podcast interview, personal journey, embracing witchcraft, magical practices, intention setting, witchcraft history, Gerald Gardner, Alister Crowley, magical rituals, accessible magic, holistic healing, community support, creative expression, podcasting journey, spiritual growth, self-discovery, mindfulness, energy clearing, green witch, listeners vote, Leeds, Golden Lobes Awards, London, Hoover, spells, witchy pod

Welcome to a Solitary Witch Episode with The Bell Witch Podcast- a show that is all about 'witching in the 21st Century' This is a spontaneous offering from Swailes as she reminisces on the trees of her past, and how they anchor moments of importance in her history. The host opens with a story- Why the Ash has Black Buds by William Fiennes from the Woodland Trust Org book named Why Willows Weep. This is a calming episode that invites the listener to connect with trees today and allow them to assist ones witchcraft.
Sources- British Trees: Folklore and Mythology - Woodland Trust
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tree, British folklore, story telling, witch, independent podcast, witchy, witchy podcast, paganism, nature, trees, tales, craft, magic, ritual, history, elm, woods, sycamore, oak, leaves, leaf, branches, contemporary folklore, pagan, paganism, memories, personal stories, mindful, meditation, spiritual, fae, forests, woods, England, Leeds, green witch, inspired

This episode is dedicated to Jenny Tollinton of PosiTone Changing Perceptions https://www.youtube.com/@positonechangingperception3372
Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast "Witching in the 21st Century"
In this episode, host and Friendly Green Witch of Leeds- Swailes, chats to Katharine of Orangeblossom Oldways about the upcoming Healing Alternatives Festival held in the heart of Ilkley, West Yorkshire on April 11-12. Katharine tells us about the festival and why she holds it dear, as well as folklore tales of the local landscape of Ilkley which is a supernatural spiritual hotspot!

As our host Swailes is an official affiliate (swish) she will be attending all weekend with a brand new shiny field mic with a view of creating the very first Vox Pox style episode of TBWP, capturing the wholesome essence of this fabulous community driven event in real-time!
More info here- https://discoverilkley.co.uk/event/ilkley-healing-alternatives-festival-spring-2026/

Buy tickets here- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ilkley-healing-alternatives-festival-tickets-1226073802749

Follow Orangeblossom Oldways here- https://www.instagram.com/orangeblossomoldways/

Connect here- https://linktr.ee/orangeblossomoldways
Are you planning on attending the festival? it would be great to connect and get a selfie with TBWP magical ears! 
Connect with Swailes- Linktree.com/friendlygreenwitch 
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Witches, witchy podcast, Bell Witch, witchcraft, folklore, stories, mythical, Ilkley, Otley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, English podcast, spells, magic, magick, alternative therapy, holistic, reiki, healing, light language, sound bath, wicca, pagans, vox pox, spells, crystals, talks, workshops, tarot, oracle, birth, mothers, babies, women, feminism, matriarchy, red tent, drumming, shamanic, shaman, journeying, local, weekend, stalls, interviews, chatty pod, green witch, love, community, cacao, ceremony

In this solitary witch episode, Swailes merendas through the lovely folklore of the seasonal flower- the daffodil. Join the host for folklore telling's, witch tips and pleasant poetry in this springtime episode. 
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Sources -
https://www.learnreligions.com/daffodil-magic-legends-and-folklore-4000607
https://thebennetts23.medium.com/the-daffodil-story-dc0aa7055dc6
https://www.appleyardflowers.com/flowerdiaries/daffodil-facts/
https://www.rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiration/plants-we-love/daffodils-art-myth-folklore
https://plantcaretoday.com/daffodils-myths-legends.html
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Podcast Pals- 
The Guilty and the Ghostly Podcast
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Folklore, lore, British, spring time, Ostara, magic, witchcraft, spring equinox, easter, herbalism, magick, plants, flowers, plant magic, herbal, earth, spirituality, solitary witch, history, flora, bees, countryside, spells, Leeds, UK, England, mythology, tales, chatty witch, green witch, craft, altar, wicca, pagan, paganism.