{"podcast":{"title":"The Bell Witch Podcast: Wholesome Spirituality for Magical Folks","slug":"the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136","podcast_index_feed_id":6274136,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166795.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166795","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43687555.png","author":"Swailes Friendly Green Witch","episode_count":139,"summary":"Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast: \"Witching in the 21st Century\" Fortnightly, easy to consume, fun and informing. TBWP offers wholesome magical insights, folklore stories, poetry and modern witch tips from the perspective of a busy Yorkshire witch-Swailes. Known as the 'Friendly Green Witch' of Leeds, Swailes shares her insights into living an authentic magical life that heals and nourishes us. There is no gate keeping here, this podcast aims to enrich your confidence and feed your soul with a heartfelt passion for learning about spirituality and modern witchcraft. Whether you're drawn to the witchy life, a novice in the craft or an experienced wiccan seeking to deepen your practice, TBWP offers invaluable resources for living a vibrant pagan life. The only Podcast that features alternating segments: 'Solitary Witch' for personal explorations and 'MootLoot' episodes featuring dynamic pagan guests as well as a chilling monthly bonus episode with The Yorkshire Ghost Tours! https://yorkshireghosttours.com/ Dive into a diverse array of topics, including witchcraft, spells, sigils, folklore, mythology, paranormal investigations, manifestation techniques, ghosts, reiki, herbalism, femi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:20:00.548854+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136"},"episode":{"title":"83: Witches in Welsh Folklore: A Magical Conversation w/ Ben Stimpson","slug":"83-witches-in-welsh-folklore-a-magical-conversation-w-ben-stimpson","published_at":"2026-03-02T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136/83-witches-in-welsh-folklore-a-magical-conversation-w-ben-stimpson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bell-witch-podcast-wholesome-spirituality-for-magical-folks-6274136","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8866482","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8866482.mp3?modified=1772564296&sid=5166795&source=rss","summary":"Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast: Witching in the 21st Century! HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO TBWP! In this episode, Swailes interviews Benjamin Stimson—author, podcaster, therapist, and witch—about their journey from Wales to Canada and back, their multifaceted witchcraft practice, and his deep connection to folklore and the landscape. Ben discusses the concept of fate (“W.E.I.R.D”), differences between UK and Canadian pagan communities, and the importance of authentic sources in his book Doves and Ravens: The Witches and Wise folk of Wales and the Borders, which explores historic Welsh witchcraft folklore. The conversation highlights historical witches, living traditions, and the enduring presence of magic in modern life, inviting listeners to explore folklore and visit the sites featured in Ben’s work. \"If you buy the book, go to the places. Imagine you're in the story itself and connecting, commune. That's really what one of my big goals was for people—to actually visit the country, because it is one of the best countries in the world. I'm a little biased, but it is one of the most beautiful in my opinion.\" It is a beautiful enchanting conversation highlighting the importance and value of the folklore history of our land. LINKS- Buy the book- Of Doves and Ravens : Benjamin Stimpson : 9781837050093 : Blackwell's Connect to Benjamin- https://www.benstimpson.com Listen to Ben's podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/0PVyTZcEsf8ILmcl6zdAuT?si=6e2fcff53048458f Connect to TBWP- email thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com Join the Patreon- The Bell Witch Podcast | Patreon Follow Swailes- Instagram Mentioned- Robin Hoods Bay episodes- Magic of the sea- https://open.spotify.com/episode/73s38PWPl042Kw8K3J3ab2?si=8f292e1369144197 Witches, Ghosts and Folklore from the coast- https://open.spo…","meta_description":"Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast: Witching in the 21st Century! HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO TBWP! 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