Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore both the psychological needs satisfied by birthdays and the magical, metaphorical, and metaphysical aspects of such celebrations.

Their check-ins: Kimberlyn is working through the ethical and spiritual implications of training her puppy; Leilani shares her insights about creativity, energy, success, and her dance practice.

Mentioned in the episode: Rachel Yukimura’s booklet Animism, Anarchism, and… Dog Training? Tricia Hersey’s book Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto; Morgan Harper Nichols’ poem, “Let July be July.”

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Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they dig into the ways in which religious and spiritual practices can be used to sidestep dealing with difficult truths and looking at what needs to be really seen.

Their check-ins: Kimberlyn makes a gift of biodegradable, holographic glitter to Leilani; Leilani shares her adventures as she learns Spanish.

Mentioned in the episode: John Welwood; Ingrid Clayton, Recovering Spirituality: Achieving Emotional Sobriety in Your Spiritual Practice; Ellen Bass, “Getting into Bed on a December Night.”

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Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore navigating anxiety as an ingrained part of modern culture while decentering it in their lives.

Their check-ins: Kimberlyn shares her excitement at being a Canine Companion puppy raiser; Leilani is utilizing contrast therapy—alternating sauna and cold plunges—for her hot flashes and night sweats.

Mentioned in the episode: Canine Companions; Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection; Gayle Brandeis’s poem, “The Plum You’re Going To Eat Next Summer.”

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Leilani and Kimberlyn are revisited by Kimberly (Ep. 22) as she shares her intricate dance integrating her shamanic, astrology, and witchy practices.

Mentioned in the episode: Michael Harner’s The Foundation for Shamanic Studies; The Society for Shamanic Practice; Tom Cowan’s book Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit, Jane Burns, Amantha Murphy’s book The Way of the Seabhean; The Association for the Study of Women and Mythology (ASWM); Carla Ionescu’s podcast, The Goddess Project; John O’Donahue’s poem, “Axioms for Wildness;” Astrology with Kimberly, Facebook, Instagram.

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Leilani and Kimberlyn share the ways one can find a circle with which a witch can practice—both the old tried and true (“kickin’ it old skool”) and digital-age methods—as well as evaluating what a circle can provide.

Their check-ins: Kimberlyn has learned that you can’t make a bulldog do what a bulldog don’t want to do; Leilani creates a personalized medical care spreadsheet and implements the insights she’s gained through its data.

Mentioned in the episode: Kate Baer’s poem, “Second Coming.”

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(Recorded July 2025) Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss their reactions to the early stages of the Covid era, how things unfolded over the years, and how their lives and magical practices have been impacted.

Their check-ins: Kimberlyn wonders about the connection between anxiety and her scratching; Leilani builds a uniquely constructed retaining wall.

Mentioned in the episode: Armin van Buuren, Reinier Zonneveld, and Roland Clark’s song, “We Can Dance Again.”

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Leilani and Kimberlyn explore—and model—the process of deep listening.

Mentioned in the episode: Ally Ang’s poem, “ Let the Moon Wobble”

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Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss both the science and their personal experiences of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Join them for the ride!

Their check-ins: Kimberlyn reacts to reading Stephanie Foo’s book, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma; Leilani loves giving gifts to her future self!

Mentioned in the episode: Zoe Branch’s poem, “The Next Big Thing “

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