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Ep 68- Samhain Special : Death midwifery with Angela of Journey Home Death Care

Post date October 31, 2024

Welcome to the 68th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

For our Samhain episode for this year, we interviewed Angela, Death Midwife and founder of Journey Home Death Care about perceptions of death and how to be advocates for our own death. We want to make a heavy content warning for discussions of death, suicide, and suicide ideation, but despite these heavy topics, Angela brings a gracious compassion to all these discussions and our conversation was very affirming. We have also included resources for suicide prevention in the show notes.

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Journey Home on Instagram

Journey Home on Facebook

Sacred Crossings

Bahai Faith

Friend plans online tribute to teen that drowned in Bitterroot

When You Die, You’ll Probably Be Embalmed. Thank Abraham Lincoln For That

National Home Funeral Alliance

Indigent Disposition Program

Sacred Passages

Ram Dass quotes about dying

Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Number: 988 (formerly 1-800-273-TALK)
Website: 988lifeline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free crisis counseling via text message.

The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth)

Number: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health)

Number: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Available: 24/7
Services: Free, confidential help for mental health or substance use disorders.

It’s important to remind listeners that they’re not alone, and help is available. Including this information in your podcast could really make a difference for someone!

Tags death worker, interview, samhain

Ep 67: The Sacred Fool with Rick Quaresma

Post date October 21, 2024

Welcome to the 67th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Line art by Rick Quaresma and color by Anjel

In this episode, Enku, Anjel and Ruby interview Anjel’s partner and aspiring comedian, Rick Quaresma about comedy, the importance of humor as resistance and speaking truth to power. Rick shares his beliefs and inspirations in comedy and we talk a bit about the upcoming election and how conservative pundits are fundamentally unfunny.

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Hannah Gatsby

Ahisma

The outrageousness of what Louis CK did is totally lost’: the film about the backlash faced by his accusers

Larry the Cable Guy

Dat Phan

The Musk that Fell to Earth Ep 12 Season 26 of Simpsons

Fact Check: CBS not working with Tim Allen and Richard Karn on ‘non-woke sitcom’

Trump asked whether the DOJ and the FCC could investigate ‘SNL’ after it mocked him, report says

Matt Rife

WGA statement on AI

The George Carlin ‘AI’ Stand-Up Creators Now Say a Human Wrote the Jokes

AP Declares That ‘JD Vance Did Not Have Sex With A Couch’ In Fact Check

Step Brothers

American Dad- Lincoln Lover

NotsoevilRick on TikTok

NotsoevilRick on Twitter

NotsoevilRick on Instagram

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Episode 66: Native Pollinators and Mason Bees with Carol Haven

Post date August 14, 2024

Welcome to the 66th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

For this episode, Enku and Anjel interview Master Gardner and Pollinator Protector, Carol Haven. We talk about the intersections of studying pollinators scientifically and spiritually, as well as the Master Gardener program. Ruby joined Anjel for the intro/outro and we updated folks about the upcoming show we’re producing: The Trans Telethon 2.

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OSU 10 minute University

Marion County Master Gardeners

Marion County Fair

Master Gardeners

Spend time outdoors. It’ll improve your health, experts say.

Mason Bees

The Fifth Sacred Thing by Star Hawk

Princeton research shows how the decline in pollinators can ripple across ecosystems

Raptors and Rodenticides

Integrated Pest Management

Pollinator Haven Farm

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Episode 65: Queer Fiction with Redfern

Post date June 29, 2024

Welcome to the 65th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Enku, Ruby and Anjel talk with writer Redfern about their work writing queer and speculative fiction, as well as some of the major themes in their work that echoes the current struggles of the queer community to find solidarity. We also discuss AI and what this new technology means for writers of the future. In the outro Enku discusses how he uses AI in the making of this episode

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Forget Yourself

The Giddy Death of the Gays & the Strange Demise of Straights

Marsha P. Johnson

Americans’ Complex Views on Gender Identity and Transgender Issues- Pew Research

Musicking: The Meanings of Performing and Listening by Christopher Small

Enku’s Receipts from using AI

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Episode 64: Carnivorous Plant Cult with Carson

Post date June 3, 2024

Welcome to the 64th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Pitcher Plants in Bloom at the Crosby Arboretum

In this episode, Anjel interviews carnivorous plant enthusiast Carson Treckler about bewitching and queer carnivorous plants. Anjel and Enku introduce this episode Anjel recorded last year just in time to release for pride and help initiate more queer folk into our Carnivorous plant cult.

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Nepenthes bicalcarata

Phylogenetic endemism of the orchids of Megamexico reveals complementary areas for conservation

Venus Fly trap

Green Swamp (North Carolina)

The weird world of Australia’s carnivorous plants

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

Crosby Arboretum

Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Dr. Larry Mellicham

Is that a Venus Fly Trap in a Terrarium

American Pitcher Plant.com -now closed

International Carnivorous Plant Society

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Ep 63: Stage Magic and the Occult with Sensei Strange

Post date May 5, 2024

Welcome to the 63rd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel interview Sensei Strange about Stage Magic and its intersections with the Occult. The convo has some rich discussion of the history of stage magic, the definition of magic vs magick, and how to not accidentally start a cult.

Before the episode, we introduce our newest member to the SWP team, James.

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Sensei Strange on Youtube

Mysteries of the Unexplained by Allan Zullo

Ricky Jay

Jeff McBride

Brad Henderson

For Harry Houdini, Séances and Spiritualism Were Just an Illusion

The magician spent years campaigning against fraudulent psychics, even lobbying Congress to ban fortune-telling in D.C.

The Discoverie of Witchcraft

The Book of Thoth: A Short Essay on the Tarot of the Egyptians

Uri Geller and Metalbending

Sex, Drugs & Magick: A Journey Beyond Limits by Robert Anton Wilson

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin

James Randi (1928–2020) Illusionist who exposed fraud to showcase the perils of credulity.

Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation by Mat Auryn

Magic and Mystery School

Houdini Chat Bot

Houdini Seance at the Magic Castle

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Ep 62: Pre-Islamic Paganism with Walida

Post date April 3, 2024

Welcome to the 62nd episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel have a vivid and rich conversation with Walida about Pre-Islamic Paganism, Astrology and how this period of history is important to learn about for all those interested in the Occult. Enku joined us for the Intro/Outro to show our support of Palestine and end the Genocide.

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A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult by DK

Lindsey Stirling

All BTS members have officially started their military service. Everything we know

Dark History with Bailey Sarian

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Ep 60: Black Queer Witchcraft with Samuel

Post date February 18, 2024

Welcome to the 60th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Hey y’all,

In this episode to honor Black History month, Anjel and Ruby interview a fellow comrade and witch locally to them, Samuel. In this episode we talk about Samuel’s experience of being a BIPOC queer person in the PNW, with its legacy of white supremacy, and how he still finds strength and great purpose from his ancestors. Stay tuned for a surprise announcement at the end of the outro!

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Salem DSA

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Episode 56: Psilocybin Therapy with Dr. Dug Wingate

Post date December 14, 2023

Welcome to the 56th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

Dr. Dug Wingate, Photo enhanced using LunaPic

In this episode, Anjel speaks with Dr. Dug Wingate about the therapeutic use of psilocybin and developing the psilocybin industry in Oregon. In this discussion, we talk about micro-dosing, set, setting and dose philosophy and how psilocybin has the potential to help so many people struggling with mental health issues.

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Roland Griffiths Is Dead at 77; Led a Renaissance in Psychedelics Research

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence –by Michael Pollan

Oregon Psilocybin Services

Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms

Gorge concert shooting suspect told police he was high on mushrooms, believed world was ending

Psilocybin therapy for females with anorexia nervosa: a phase 1, open-label feasibility study

Psychedelic drug helped people with alcohol use disorder reduce drinking, study shows

Acuneuromodulation.com

Portland Microdose Center

Journal class at By Candlelight and Conjure in Salem, OR, Saturday December 30, 2023

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Episode 55: Talk to Mushrooms, not cops with Jesse Lee

Post date November 23, 2023

Welcome to the 55th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!

In this episode, Ruby and Anjel talk with Jesse Lee Art about their art, mushrooms, politics, and how creatives need to model fungal networks of care to help resource one another.

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Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake

Entangled Life by Cosmo Sheldrake

Come along Now by Cosmo Sheldrake

Song for Gathering Mushrooms

Neanderthals made music

Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery

TJ’s on Broadway’s Night Market

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