Podcasts by Hex Positive

Ep. 041 - Holiday Folklore Frights with Ana Mor from 2023-12-01T14:45:38

BAH HUMBUG! The annual onslaught of holiday music has begun, we’re all up to our necks in consumerism, and the glitter is EVERYWHERE. Thankfully, there’s refuge from the mad rush here on Hex Pos...

Ep. 040 - Bree and Lozzie Ruin Everything (CritWitchCon 2023) from 2023-11-01T09:01

Here it is - the episode you’ve all been waiting for! CritWitchCon 2023 was an absolute blast and Lozzie and I made the most of it with another LIVE episode of The Stardust Sessions. And as you ...

Ep. 039 - "We Are The Queerdos, Mister" with Murphy Lawless from 2023-10-01T10:56:10

There’s a chill in the breeze, the leaves are turning, the pumpkins are grinning, it’s time for SPOOKY SEASON! Accordingly, I’ve brewed up a special surprise for all my witches and horror fans o...

BONUS - One Chat Room, Fulla Crit Witches (CritWitchCon 2023 Preview) from 2023-09-16T12:49:40

What do you get when you throw four witches with ADHD and a tendency to infodump into one chat room and give them an assignment? Utter chaos, of course. But somewhere along the way, they also pr...

Ep. 038 - Creating Your Personal Grimoire from 2023-09-01T09:44:17

Since magic and writing first existed together, there have been books of magic. Grimoires and other mystical tomes dot the historical record, from illuminated manuscripts to beloved props of mod...

Ep. 037 - Cleaning, Cleansing, and Magical Germophobia from 2023-08-01T09:36:16

Cleansing is one of the most frequently-employed types of magic in the modern witchcraft community. Every time you turn around, you’ll see references to cleansing because of an auspicious occasi...

Ep. 036 - Margaret Effing Murray with Trae Dorn from 2023-07-01T07:01:32

Margaret Murray was a celebrated author, historian, folklorist, Egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist, first-wave feminist, and the first woman to be appointed to the position of lecturer ...

Ep. 035 - Money Magic (or Why I'm Not A Rich Witch) from 2023-06-02T10:00:39

Prosperity spells are some of the most commonly-found types of magical workings to be found in modern witchcraft and in the historical record. So why aren’t witches absolutely rolling in dough? ...

Ep. 034 - Building Your Witchcraft Library from 2023-05-02T06:36:10

A well-read witch is a happy witch. But how does one go about building a personal library to support their craft? Let’s talk about it!

(And if you'd like to add any of my books to you...

Ep. 033 - Touch Grass from 2023-04-01T09:00:05

Sometimes, a witch just needs a break. Let’s all take a moment to go touch some grass...and talk about what that means. (Thank you for sticking with me through the hiatus!)

Od...

Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - Deuteronomy and Daemonologie (BONUS) from 2023-03-01T13:00:50

Just one more hiatus episode to go! This month, we’re wrapping up our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of his literary exploits, from commissioning an approved E...

Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - The North Berwick Witch Trials (BONUS) from 2023-02-01T13:00:32

This month on our hiatus presentation of "Stardust Sessions," we’re continuing with our dive into the life and deeds of King James VI/I with a discussion of the North Berwick Witch Trials. We di...

Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust - King James, the Godliest Boy Who Ever Godly-Boy'd (BONUS) from 2023-01-01T13:55:21

In this special hiatus presentation of my Patreon series "Stardust Sessions with Lozzie Stardust and Bree NicGarran," we’re fulfilling a promise made in our inaugural episode and having a go at ...

BONUS - Stardust Sessions LIVE! (Crit Witch Con 2022) from 2022-11-22T03:39:58

While you're all patiently riding out the podcast hiatus, here's a little treat to ...

Witch Ways 26 - The Fox's Gift from 2022-08-15T10:00:44

Every so often, a witch's work needs to be done in secret, and we must be cunning and full of tricks in order to make sure our magics are not discovered until they've had a chance to work. Borro...

Ep. 032 - Guides Not Gatekeepers from 2022-08-01T10:00:28

Volunteer educators are the backbone of the witchcraft community. That can be a huge boon to newer witches, but it can also cause problems when needless gatekeeping or misinformation start to be...

Witch Ways 25 - Home Blessing Powder from 2022-07-15T10:00:07

Break out your potion kits - it's time to make some Home Blessing Powder! From the pages of Pestlework, this powder is suitable for any spells you wish to cast around your dwelling which deal wi...

Ep. 031 - Witching with ADHD with Lozzie Stardust from 2022-07-01T10:00:25

This month, I wanted to talk about a subject near and dear to my own heart - what it’s like to be a witch with ADHD. I invited my good buddy and everyone’s favorite horrible goose, Lozzie Stardu...

Witch Ways 24 - Mirror, Mirror from 2022-06-15T10:00:50

Sometimes the mirror doesn't show us what we want to see. So here's a spell inspired by a much-beloved fairy tale to help increase beauty and self-confidence. And it fits easily into your daily ...

Ep. 030 - Atheist Witchcraft and Placebo Magic with Sedna Woo from 2022-06-01T09:55:30

We all joke about the irony of polytheistic witches being called “godless,” but what happens when your craft is quite literally without deities or spirituality of any kind? I sat down with YouTu...

BONUS The Stardust Sessions, Ep. 01 - Grace Sherwood from 2022-05-23T10:00

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Stardust Sessions!

In this Patreon-exclusive series, I'll be partnering with my good buddy and fellow Witchstorian Lozzie Stardust to dive into the...

Witch Ways 23 - The Three Ravens from 2022-05-16T09:00

Hope you're all feeling crafty this month, because we're making a Witches' Ladder! Grab your yarn, craft feathers, and bells, and get ready to make an early-warning system for trouble of all sor...

Ep. 029 - Outgrowing Our Cocoons with Trae Dorn from 2022-05-01T10:21:37

Happy Podcastiversary! Hex Positive is officially two years old and I thought I'd celebrate with an important discussion about growth. We all start out with ideas and impressions that we must un...

Witch Ways 22 - Spinning Up A Sweetheart from 2022-04-18T09:00

Sorry it's a bit late this month, my darlings! My usual recording schedule got flipped a bit, what with a certain special project and getting ready for the May anniversary. But here you go!

Ep. 028 - The Easter-Ostara Debacle from 2022-04-01T09:00

IT’S FINALLY HERE – the long-await Easter Rant! If you’ve been  following me on tumblr, you may already know how salty I get about  internet posts claiming Ostara and Easter are the sa...

Witch Ways 21 - Quickie Charms from 2022-03-15T10:00

Spells don't always have to be big, complicated rituals in order to be effective. Sometimes the most powerful charm is the one you do with a snap of your fingers. To that end, here are some Quic...

Ep; 027 - When Inspo Takes A Holiday from 2022-03-01T11:00

WE'RE BAAA-AAAACK! And to celebrate, I'm covering a timely topic that's been tripping me up lately.

We all encounter it sooner or later - that feeling of being bogged down, tired, uninspi...

Hiatus Update - Return Ramble from 2022-02-21T05:00

Hello witches! Haven't seen you all in forever, it feels like.

I'm gearing up to return from my long winter's nap in the beginning of March, but first here's a little ramble to let you kn...

Ep. 026 - The Healer's Path with Jai McGrainer from 2022-02-01T10:00

Originally aired on my Patreon. For this special episode, it's time to hop in the Wayback Machine! I sat down with my oldest friend, Jai McGrainer (we've literally known each other since we were...

Ep. 025 - The Witches of Picnic with Guest Host Jenna from 2022-01-01T10:00

In this special bonus episode, I sit down with my old friend and sister in the craft, Jenna. We chitchat about our days as basement witches, the informal coven-of-two we started, our old witchy ...

Witch Ways, Ep. 20 - Eyes Like Coals from 2021-12-15T06:00

Every witch needs a good repertoire of protection spells. Shields and wards are all well and good, but if you want your magical defenses to have a little more bite, try creating a tiny household...

Ep. 024 - Warding A Witchy Home from 2021-12-01T10:00

As we close out 2021, it seems like a good time to cover some basic home protection spells and warding techniques. In this episode, I cover the creation of wards and anchors, how to cast wards a...

Witch Ways, Ep. 19 - All Heads Off But Mine from 2021-11-15T06:00

Few things in life are more infuriating than seeing your power usurped by others, or worse, stolen from you And nothing is more satisfying than taking it back. If you're feeling beaten down and ...

Ep. 023 - The Name of the Game from 2021-11-01T11:00

Halloween may be over, but I’m not ready to be done with Spooky Season just yet! As such, this month, I’m diving into the history of Ouija boards, tracing their origins from the spiritualist camps ...

Halloween Bonus - Listener Ghost Stories, Vol. II from 2021-10-31T11:00

As promised, it’s your Halloween treat - another installment of Listener Ghost Stories! We’ve got another marvelous collection this year, and I hope you enjoy them in all their spooky...and occa...

BONUS - Do The Magical Thing with Lee Curtis-Rogers from 2021-10-30T16:00

It's a special Samhain bonus episode for all you lovely witches! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Lee Curtis-Rogers of "Do The Magical Thing" to talk shop. We got into SO many th...

Witch Ways, Ep. 18 - The Nesting Toad from 2021-10-15T05:00

With a simple change of intention and timing, a spell can heal or harm as the caster wishes. "The Nesting Toad" is a perfect representation of this concept. What will you use it for? The choice ...

Ep. 022 - Bree and Lozzie vs The Witch Hunters from 2021-10-01T09:00

Spooky Season is upon us and thanks to last month’s trip into the history of witch trials, I’ve got a score to settle with some witch-hating dead guys - Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins and W...

Ep. 021 - Witchcraft and Modern Law from 2021-09-21T09:00

As promised, the followup episode is here! This time, I'm digging into witchcraft as it relates to modern law, plus covering a few key 20th-century events that I missed in Episode 20 and some le...

BONUS - The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft with Fire Lyte from 2021-09-20T09:00

Surprise surprise, witches! It's a special bonus episode! This month, I sat down for a chat with the absolutely delightful host of the Inciting A Riot podcast and soon-to-be-published author, Fi...

Witch Ways, Ep. 17 - The Golden Tree from 2021-09-15T05:00

Whether you need a change in circumstances or a quick boost to your bank account or you just want to go to the festival, "The Golden Tree" just might be able to help. Make the charm when you can...

Ep 020 - Witchcraft and the Law from 2021-09-01T07:00

Grab your pencils, witches - it’s time for a history lesson! This month, I’m digging deep into the history of witchcraft-related laws and how changing views on magic, religion, and superstition ...

Witch Ways 16 - Sweetening Powder from 2021-08-16T05:00

Planning a little persuasion magic? Need to improve someone's attitude? Mix up a batch of Sweetening Powder and start turning those opinions in your favor. (This recipe and many more are available ...

Witch Ways, Ep. 16 - Sweetening Powder from 2021-08-16T05:00

Planning a little persuasion magic? Need to improve someone's attitude? Mix up a batch of Sweetening Powder and start turning those opinions in your favor. (This recipe and many more are available ...

BONUS - Witchcraft Activism with Alex Wrekk from 2021-08-04T05:00

In this special bonus episode, I sit down with Alex Wrekk of Portland Button Works to discuss the role of witchcraft in modern activism. (Standar...

Episode 019 - The Trouble with Tarot from 2021-08-02T03:06:26

(UPDATE: Fixed audio issues and restored first half. Thank you for your patience!)

Tarot and tarot-reading have been a part of the modern witchcraft movement since the 1960s. But wher...

Ep. 019 - The Trouble with Tarot from 2021-08-02T03:06:26

(UPDATE: Fixed audio issues and restored first half. Thank you for your patience!)

Tarot and tarot-reading have been a part of the modern witchcraft movement since the 1960s. But where di...

BONUS - Crystal Witch with Bekkathyst from 2021-07-24T05:00

If you love crystals, you're in luck! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bekka of the popular crystal shop Bekkathyst to talk about everyone's favorite shiny rocks and what it's li...

Witch Ways, Ep. 15 - Harmony Salt from 2021-07-15T05:00

When you need some tranquility in your life, try a pinch of Harmony Salt! It's simple, it smells nice, and it helps keep your space a little more peaceful.

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Ep. 018 - When Spells Don't Work from 2021-07-01T05:00

So there you are - you've done your prep, you've cast your spell, annnnd now you wait. And wait. And wait some more. (How long does this take, anyway?) So how do you know if your spells have worked...

Witch Ways, Ep. 14 - Fearless in the Fire from 2021-06-14T05:00

We've discussed what to do to cast curses, but what do you do if someone has placed a curse on YOU? Destroy their spell and their power over you with "Fearless In The Fire," a heavy-duty cursebr...

Ep. 017 - Hex-Scuse Me! from 2021-06-01T05:00

You wanted it, you got it! After a full year, it's the long-awaited hex talk. Or hex education, if you will. This month, I'm diving into the basics of baneful magic, what it is, how to do it, an...

BONUS - Witchcraft Exercises from 2021-05-24T05:00

In this special anniversary bonus episode, I'm giving you all some HOMEWORK. Don't worry, it's extra credit and it won't be on a test. If you're feeling low on inspiration or looking for ways to...

Witch Ways, Ep. 13 - Straw Into Gold from 2021-05-17T05:00

This is my favorite money-draw spell! Adapted from the classic story of Rumpelstiltskin, this spell uses materials that crafty witches may already have around the house to create a simple set-it...

Episode 016 - Listener Questions from 2021-05-01T05:00

It's the anniversary special! To celebrate one full year of Hex Positive, I'm answering some of your burning questions about witchcraft and magic. Here's to Year One in the books and hopefully m...

Witch Ways, Ep. 12 - Not On My Watch Vinegar from 2021-04-16T05:00

Potionmaking meets witchcraft activism in Not On My Watch Vinegar. Once you've made it, you'll know what to do with it. Stay safe out there, witches!

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Episode 015 - Let's Get Wyrd with Lozzie Stardust from 2021-04-01T07:00

In this special bonus episode originally aired on Patreon, Lozzie Stardust joins me in the virtual studio for a discussion of witchcraft and history surrounding The Scottish Play. You know, Macb...

Witch Ways, Ep. 11 - Simple Joys Powder from 2021-03-14T06:00

Need a little something to add to your emotional healing spells? Try a pinch or two of Simple Joys Powder! (And always remember to practice self care and take your meds!) By the by, if you don't ha...

Episode 014 - American Druidry with Dana O'Driscoll from 2021-03-01T06:00

This month, I sat down with author, painter, permaculturist, and the head of the Ancient Order of Druids in America, Dana O’Driscoll. We had a lovely chat about druidry, caring for the land, adapti...

Witch Ways, Ep. 10 - Apple of my Eye from 2021-02-14T06:00

You wanted it, you got it! In this episode of Witch Ways, I'm happy to present "Apple of my Eye," an adaptation of the love spell that I cast for myself some years ago, which lead to a magical meet...

Ep. 013 - Consent and Modern Love Magic from 2021-02-01T06:00

Happy February! Time for overpriced candy, cheesy romantic ads, and a serious talk about modern love magic. Specifically, why consent needs to be a part of it. (And of course, this is not to say th...

Witch Ways 09 - Threshold Powder from 2021-01-17T06:00

In this episode of Witch Ways, we're back to the potions cupboard. Need to protect your doorways and sacred spaces? Mix up a batch of "Threshold Powder" from Listen

Ep. 012 - Witching from the Broom Closet from 2021-01-03T06:00

It's easy to find advice and information on creative ways to gather supplies and practice your craft. But what's a witch to do when your living situation makes open practice impossible? This mon...

BONUS - Witchsongs with S.J. Tucker from 2020-12-24T03:45:18

Happy Holidays, witches! As a special treat, I'm releasing a super special guest episode of Hex Positive! Pardon my joyous cackling as I welcome the absolutely fabulous S.J. Tucker to the show f...

Witch Ways 08 - Ornament Charms from 2020-12-13T05:00

On this episode of Witch Ways, it's time to crack open your craft boxes and make some ornament charms! I've adapted the Witchballs chapter of Grovedaughter Witchery for this episode, and inc...

Ep. 011 - Secular Celebrations from 2020-12-01T06:00

When you're a secular witch in a spiritual world, it can be hard to know what to do around the various holidays. So I've decided to sit down and parse out what non-religious celebrations for witchy...

BONUS - Fall Feast Recipes from 2020-11-22T05:00

In this special holiday bonus episode, I share some of my favorite autumnal feast recipes - Roast Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing and Apple-Potato Dressing, Colcannon, Oven-Roasted Asparagus and ...

Witch Ways, Ep 07 - More Flies With Honey from 2020-11-13T12:59:35

On this episode of Witch Ways, we explore a gentle positive persuasion spell in "More Flies With Honey." Got some sour-minded relatives you have to deal with this holiday season? Find yourself a be...

Episode 010 - Personal Traditions with Kai (Guest Host from Witchcraft for the Restless) from 2020-11-01T04:00

On this special bonus episode (originally posted on my Patreon), I'm joined in the virtual studio by Kai from "Witchcraft for the Restless." We have a good long ramble about personal traditions, ho...

Halloween Treat - A Purveyor of Small Enchantments from 2020-10-31T05:00

A potion-seller in a fairytale forest must defend her home when an errant customer brings trouble to her door.

Written and Narrated by Bree NicGarran

A little something I put tog...