The Science Witch Podcast
Welcome to the 82nd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
In this episode, Ruby, Anjel and James have a candid and open hearted conversation about transness and reflect on the 6 year anniversary of the podcast.
Show Notes
Instances of Transness in Nature
Percent of the population of humans born intersex
Pre-Wold War II sex researchers in Germany- Magnus Hirschfeld
ZEALOT: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth Reza Aslan
Ryan Zynkie and Danes stepping down from Congress
Welcome to the eight episode in our Patreon mostly series, Deity Deep Dives.
In this Solstice edition of Deity Deep Dives, Anjel discusses the primordial goddess of the night in Greek Cosmology: Nyx. Anjel discusses the origins of Nyx as well as some of the aspects to her realm and how we as modern humans interface with it. This episode was written by Anjel with music by Ruby. To listen to more episodes like this and support our work, check us out on Patreon.
Show notes
How Was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?
Nyx: The Eternal Night and her Impact on Greek Mythology
Consequences of Shift Work and Night Work: A Literature Review
9 Effects of Working Night Shift: How to Survive & Stay Healthy
Welcome to the 81st episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
In this episode Anjel does a one on one interview with Kitchen Witch extraordinaire, Dawn Aurora Hunt about how to integrate kitchen witchcraft into your food prep, how to source ingredients with intention, and what are some ways to bring magick into your holidays. After the episode, Anjel talks about the results of this years trans telethon and the last chance to get a reading over zoom if you’re a Patreon supporter.
Show Notes
Episode 22: Sourdough and Lugh
How Tomatoes are shipped all over the world
Price increases due to tariffs
Welcome to the 80th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
In this episode, Ruby and Anjel speak with Sara Levy, trans comedian and this year’s host for the Trans Telethon. We talk about comedy and how it can be a great way to teach people about trans issues with humor and how important it is to platform trans performers during a time when trans people are being scapegoated and demonized. We then discuss this year’s Trans Telethon, our live show happening at the Sparrow and Serpent Pub this year in Eugene OR on Nov 20, 2025 from 9 pm – 10 30 PST. If you can’t be at our benefit live, you can check out the live stream and still donate to our cause, the Rainbow Railroad.
Show Notes
Show notes
Norm McDonald’s Roast of Bob Saget
Wild Witches of the Willamette
Gender Essentialism in Dianic Witchcraft
Welcome to the 79th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
For this year’s Samhain Special, Enku and Anjel share a beautiful, deep and resonating conversation with Seba, the Southern Fried Witch. In this episode we talk about what is to be haunted, dedicated to the land, and how we as witches have the power to heal generational trauma and connect with the truth of our ancestors. Seba speaks in lyrical and candid prose about the Samhain season and how she celebrates it. We talk also about the specificity of being a southerner and Seba shares some of the events of her past year that she wants to compost and gain nutrients from the rot. After the interview, Anjel shares some information about this year’s Trans Telethon and some updates to the Patreon.
Show Notes
The Southern Fried Witch Podcast
Autumnal Tints by Henry D. Thoreau
It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
Ep 34- Epigenetics and Ancestral Healing
Confederate monuments spark debate about how cities remember their history
Ep 77- Crystal Protection with Nicholas Pearson
Completely Arbortary Podcast- The Mothrix (White Mulberry)
Welcome to the 78th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
In this episode, Anjel and James speak with Yana, a queer mixed media artist hailing from Southern California, about their journey to reclaim their indigenous Filipino roots. We talk about some of the horrifying monsters of Filipino mythology and then switch gears to discuss queerness, gender identity and de-colonizing one’s own self image. It’s a brave and fascinating discussion where we even explore the use of it pronouns and an intersex trans goddess in pre-Christian Filipino mythology.
Show Notes
Inside The Terrifying Legend Of The Aswang, The Shapeshifting Filipino Monster That Devours Humans
Trese: The Filipino Folklore Behind Netflix’s New Anime
10 transgender trailblazers in Philippine showbiz
Queer Mythology in the Philippines
The Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology By Maximo D. Ramos
Transcripts for the intro/outro
Welcome to the 77th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
In this interview, Jamie, Enku and Anjel talk to one of our favorite guests and author of 12 books, Nicholas Pearson. In this episode, we talk about incorporating crystals into your practice to protect yourself from psychic attack, and get into some of the specifics as to why crystals work on a metaphysical and scientific basis. This discussion is definitely peak science witch. Before the episode we promoted So Mote That Con on Oct 18-19, 2025, which will be the last So Mote That Con, so get your tickets now.
Show Notes
Episode 23: The Science and Magick of Crystals with Nicolas Pearson
Gem Therapy in Vedic Astrology: Unlocking the Healing Powers of Gems and Crystals
Oregon sunstones shimmer with mystery
Exploring the Peridot Mesa Mine
Understanding Jasper Mineral: Jasper vs Agate
J Allen Cross’ episode on the SWP
The Secret Language of Stones by Don Robbins
Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.
In this episode, Anjel recounts their memories of crepe myrtle, its biology, how to best grow it, its medicinal uses and its associations with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall, as well as its toll on New Orleans, the city they grew up. Content warning for discussions of death and trauma associated with the storm. Check out this episode and other bonus content on our Patreon.
Show notes and transcripts can be found here.
If you like this episode and want to check out more episodes like this, check us out on Patreon.
Check out Etsy.
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Show Notes
Climate change: global temperature
How Many Households in Washington have AC
How To Grow And Care For Crepe Myrtle
Welcome to the 76th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
In this episode, Enku, Anjel and James speak with Candice, owner of Moon Maiden Alchemy about plant medicine and alternatives to products that American listeners will see price increases and reduced availability due to tariffs. In this episode, Candice shares with us their favorite plant and fungal allies, as well as some of their favorite ways to wake up in the morning and also treat their ADHD. As with so many other episodes, we talk a lot about mushrooms and how they are going to save the world.
Show Notes
What the Science Says About the Effectiveness of St. John’s Wort for Depression
Mimosa Bark: Chinese Medicine for Anxiety
Episode 32: Praise Mugwort! The Witches’ Herbal Ally
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Do Cocoa Beans Grow In The USA?
Here’s Why Cold Plunging Should be a Part of Your Morning Routine
6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science
Trump’s War on Chocolate: ‘There’s No Way for Us To Source This Domestically
Tariffs give the U.S.’s only native caffeinated plant a shot at stardom
Expression of Insulin in Yeast
How researchers use mushrooms to break down cigarette butts
Disposing of Disposable Diapers: Scientists Grow Mushrooms on Them
Can Mushrooms Really Break Down Plastic?
Making houses out of mushrooms
The Mushroom Coffin: an Eco-Friendly Option for Burial
Welcome another episode in our Patreon mostly series, Who’s in Bloom.
In this episode of Who’s in Bloom for the main RSS Feed, Anjel claps back about clematis, the strange and beautiful vine-like flowering shrub that is both long lived and very adaptable. Check out this episode and other bonus content on our Patreon.
Show notes and transcripts can be found here.
If you like this episode and want to check out more episodes like this, check us out on Patreon.
Check out Etsy.
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Show Notes
Growing Clematis – Tips For Care Of Clematis
How to Grow and Care for Clematis (Leather Flower)
How To Get Clematis To Bloom Again & Again – All Summer Long!
How to Grow Clematis from Cuttings
Clematis Wilt Treatment – How To Prevent Wilt In Clematis Vines
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