The White Witch Podcast

Hello Witches

In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Roman Hanis, the author of Beyond Ayahuasca for a grounded, honest conversation about ayahuasca.
Often referred to as the Mother Plant it has become one of the most sought after spiritual experiences in the modern world. Roman’s work invites us to look beyond the visions, beyond the mysticism and into something far more important - integration, nervous system safety, humility and sovereignty.

Together we explore why peak mystical experiences are not the same as embodied transformation, the difference between insight and real, lived integration and the risks of chasing ceremony after ceremony.

This conversation is not about romanticising plant medicine but about how true transformation is not found in the ceremony alone but how you choose to live once you return.

Ayahuasca is a powerful psychoactive substance and carries significant physical and psychological risks. This episode is for educational and reflective purposes only. If you are considering plant medicine please research thoroughly, seek qualified medical advice and prioritise your safety and mental wellbeing.

If you are considering an ayahuasca ceremony I highly recommend Roman's book - you may also want to consider the following journal prompts. The book also has a number of exercises you can work through.

Journal Prompts for Reflection

What am I hoping an altered state would give me that I am not currently giving myself?
Where in my life am I mistaking intensity for growth?

What would true integration look like in my day-to-day behaviour?

How can I build nervous system safety before seeking expansion?

February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into -

Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held

The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation.

The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power

Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

Join my online circle as part of The Witches who run with the Wolves tier in The Hedge & Hollow Patreon.

In this live circle I will guide you through a deep, immersive journey into the forest to meet your Power Animal.

Through guided meditation you will cross the threshold and encounter an animal energy that is walking beside you at this time. We will look at what medicine, instinct and shadow this particular animal carries and receive personal insight through reflection.

Following the journey we will pull from my power animal oracle deck, explore the symbolic themes of animals that appear, discuss how to build a relationship with your animal ally and also how to work with their energy within ritual, shadow work and everyday life.

You may wish to bring with you a journal, pen and perhaps a candle.

This will be held on Thursday 26th February from 7pm via Zoom - a link will be posted earlier that day. If you cannot make it a replay will be posted the following day. Access available through the Witches who run with the Wolves tier.

My new zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including -

Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts

The Moon and its phases

Arianrhod

Angels and the Nine Orders and how to work with them

Selenite and its properties

Aurora and the Northern Lights

Dragons and how to work with them

The Besom — its lore, magic and how to create and work with your own

Snowdrops, their folklore and connecting with their deva

Pagan Pancakes for Imbolc celebration

Under Celestial Skies is also available as a complete Imbolc Witch Box with spell candles, herbs, incense and an altar print.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

Email - [email protected]

 

 

 

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In this episode, we meet Morana, the Slavic goddess of winter, death and necessary endings. She governs the season when the land grows quiet, when the sun weakens and when life turns inward. In traditional belief, winter marked a descent toward Nav the realm of the dead and Morana presided over this liminal threshold.

We explore her role in rites including the burning or drowning of her effigy to symbolically release winter and welcome renewal. We also look at her deeper associations with dark waters, rivers and crossings — spaces long understood as boundaries between worlds. As a goddess of necessary endings Morana speaks to grief, burnout, identity shifts and the pauses that precede transformation.

Our book review is Beyond Ayahuasca - Unlocking the Evolutionary Science of Indigenous Amazonian Wisdom to access your Highest Potential by Roman Hanis.

February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into -

Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held

The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation.

The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power

Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

Join my New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator

My new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including -

Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts

The Moon and its phases

Arianrhod

Angels and the Nine Orders and how to work with them

Selenite and its properties

Aurora and the Northern Lights

Dragons and how to work with them

The Besom — its lore, magic and how to create and work with your own

Snowdrops, their folklore and connecting with their deva

Pagan Pancakes for Imbolc celebration

Under Celestial Skies is also available as a complete Imbolc Witch Box with spell candles, herbs, incense and an altar print.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

Email - [email protected]

 

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Honoured to have had the chance to interview Liza Frank for this episode, the author of the book Household Lore - Folklore, Traditions and Remedies for every room in your home. Find Liza here - https://liza-frank.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lilithepunk/?hl=en

Stove Goblin episode of Unexplained referenced - https://www.unexplainedpodcast.com/episodes/2025/12/19/season-09-episode-07-the-stove-goblin

February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into -

Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held

The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation.

The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power

Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true

Join my New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator

My new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including -

Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts

The Moon and its phases

Arianrhod

Angels and the Nine Orders and how to work with them

Selenite and its properties

Aurora and the Northern Lights

Dragons and how to work with them

The Besom — its lore, magic and how to create and work with your own

Snowdrops, their folklore and connecting with their deva

Pagan Pancakes for Imbolc celebration

Under Celestial Skies is also available as a complete Imbolc Witch Box with spell candles, herbs, incense and an altar print.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

Email - [email protected]

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Join me for our January Witchcraft episode where we will be looking at the year of the horse and its many themes which begins middle of February. This had me thinking on the mythical creature the unicorn, this is a deep dive into their magic, mythology and religious symbolism and how you can work with their energy.

We also look at the herb mallow and how and why you might wish to work with it in your practice.

Our book review is Imbolc - Traditional Magic, Recipes and Tales of Saint Brigids Day by Wyrd Books.

Find the spell referenced here - https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1142?srsltid=AfmBOorzf2txRQ_6WtLiR8GBO5fKyoO1h55fdEfYl6g7Jp8PVAI9y7V2

Find my new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies here - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch

Join our New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

Email - [email protected]

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Join me for a Wolf Full Moon workshop where we look at this full moons many different names, themes, self care during the wolf full moon, the wolf you feed, wolf moon magick, spell work, tarot spreads, shadow work, journal prompts, prayers and affirmations.

Shamanic playlist referenced - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SbozUwLzchUU3JNh4hk37?si=7fd228e7ef4c475b

Find my new House witch boxes on my Etsy store The White Witch Company - ideal for New Year house cleanses, first of the month rituals, full or new moon rituals or as new house gift! You can also find my bestselling zines and Witch Boxes here with shipping across the globe - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWhiteWitchCompany?ref=dashboard-header

Join us for The Alchemist month in The Hedge & Hollow - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en

Email - [email protected]

 

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