Episode
The Science & Psychology of Magick with Molly Donlan
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- The White Witch Podcast
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- Feb 26, 2026
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- 5847
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Summary
In this episode, I’m joined by Molly Donlan, author of Mundane Magick and host of the Demystifying Magic podcast for a conversation that bridges science, psychology and practical witchcraft. We explore how magic does not sit in opposition to science but can be understood through psychological, neurological and behavioural frameworks. Molly shares how her own magical practice transformed her mental health and why ritual can be particularly supportive for neurodiverse minds especially when it comes to task initiation, executive function and reducing resistance to everyday life. This is a grounded conversation about making witchcraft livable, accessible and genuinely helpful. In this episode we look at why science and witchcraft are not at odds, the psychological explanations for spell work and ritual, how magical framing supports executive functioning and task initiation, the relationship between productivity and wellbeing, why small, intentional rituals can be more powerful than elaborate ceremonies, ADHD-friendly magical mind hacks that reduce resistance, the serious depth behind cozy witchcraft, using spell work for everyday tasks including Full Moon chore charts and how energy healing your space shifts your internal and external environment. The tarot deck reviewed is The Book of Aradia Tarot - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4420217393/announcingthe-book-of-aradia-tarot?ref=shop_home_feat_2&frs=1&logging_key=08999d0fed80fbb95271a2501377e4a99c2ea68e%3A4420217393