Episode

96: Reclaiming the Sacred: Witchcraft, Birth, and Feminism as Acts of Resistance Against Patriarchy

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The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks
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May 25, 2026
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Summary

Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. "Witching in the 21st Century" Opening with a person poem, in this Moot Loot episode of TBWP, Swailes welcomes back Katherine Lucy Haworth of Orange Blossom Old Ways, a shamanic practitioner and witch connected to Pendle Hill. Together, they explore witchcraft, feminism, and motherhood through a political and deeply personal lens. Katherine shares her spiritual journey, her connection to the land and witch trial history, and how home birth became a shamanic initiation. They discuss patriarchy's ongoing harm, the sacredness of women's bodies, and the importance of matriarchy as a model of healing and protection. The episode closes with a poem celebrating resilience and hope. Please take care when listening as heavy topics are discussed- Genocide, Gaza, death and tragedy . Follow Kathrine here- https://www.instagram.com/orangeblossomoldways/ Poetry Matriarchy Rain Upon Me- ES Poetry 2026 Snowdrops by Suzi's House by Alan Maclure Follow TBWP- instagram.com/the_bell_witch_podcast Join Patreon for bonus content- https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBellWitchPodcast Discount with 'BELLWITCH' at https://ve-cosmetics.com/ KEYWORDS---------------------------------------- Witch, witchcraft, feminism, motherhood, matriarchy, patriarchy, Pendle Hill, shamanic practitioner, spiritual journey, childbirth, healing, social justice, matriarchy, historical witch trials, empowerment, ancestral ties, natural world, reclaiming power, systemic oppression, home birth, trauma, disempowerment, women's dignity, sacredness, autonomy, creative power, emotional trauma, colonial violence, global suffering, resilience, hope, personal narrative, spiritual practice, historical reflection, social justice issues, compassionate midwives, magic, community healing, wild spirit,…