With Guts and Glamour

In today's minisode our first brave Ordinary Woman,  Emma, opens up about her journey through a difficult relationship, pregnancy, separation and the challenges of raising her son alone. She shares the heartbreak of trying to build a family that didn’t turn out as she imagined, the struggles of navigating co-parenting and the moment she realised she had to put her and her son's needs first. But this is also a story of resilience, the incredible support of family and friends, and finding happiness in the life you build rather than the one you planned. An honest and emotional conversation about motherhood, family and finding the strength to start again.Thank you Emma.If you would like to share your 'ordinary' story with us, we would love to host you here. You can reach us at [email protected]

Hi! We are Jenny and Lu and we are just two recovering ‘good girls’ rewilding our lives, making magic and giving less fucks. Thank you for being here and engaging with our wee podcast. We are very grateful. If you feel pulled to share with a like-minded human…huge hugs and high fives. We know we are creating big meaty episodes at the moment so save us for the month ahead, take snack size bites or binge the whole lot. Whatever floats your boat. If you would like to get in touch with us about being featured as ‘An Ordinary Woman’ or your have a book recommendation, are curious about a specific spell or would just like to cheer us on, you can email us at [email protected] . You can also find out more about Jenny’s work and this podcast over on www.homecomingswiththetarot.com As always friends…conjure, cackle, curse!Below is some info about the specifics mentioned in the episode. Show Timings and Notes: *0 Mins - Intro Chat *16 mins - Theme: Witchy Witchy Woo Woo -Lu Distilled ‘being a witch’ as a person who is connected to their inner voice and intuition and then directs that in some way with intention. *30 mins - Book Club Thank you to Pauly B for her wonderful review and recommendation of No Fair Maidens by Kim Willis…Jenny has, in fact ordered it already 😅Reiki Evolution: Shoden- First Degree by Taggart King Big Bad Wolf by Lori Gilmour If we were Villans - M.L. RioThe Change - Kristen Miller Spark of the Everflame - Kindred Curse Saga by Penn Cole *44 mins - An Ordinary Woman (Jenny’s Story) If you would like to speak to us about submitting yours, please get in touch at [email protected] *1hr16 mins - Practical Magic - Protection Spells Lu’s Protection Spell Steps: You will need: paper towel, a pen, salt, rosemary, olive oil, matches/candle, fire safe dish Take a piece of paper towel (kitchen roll) and fold it in half. In the centre write your full name and birth date. Take 3 teaspoons of salt and pile it on top of your name and date of birth so that they are fully covered. Create a little well in the salt with your finger. Circle around the salt with the olive oil in an unbroken circle then sprinkle 3 pinches of rosemary into the well you made in the salt with your finger.Turn the paper towel from horizontal to vertical away from you and fold it towards you three times. Focus your attention and energy towards feeling protected. Call in the protection. Burn the parcel (this can take time) After it is brunt and cooled (at a time that suits), take burnt ashes outside and blow or throw them into the air (wind). *1hr26mins - Banishment Corner Intro/Outro music: Rabbit in the Backyard by Mocha Music 

Hi! We are Jenny and Lu and we are just two recovering ‘good girls’ rewilding our lives, making magic and giving less fucks. Thank you for being here and engaging with our wee podcast. We are very grateful. If you feel pulled to share with a like-minded human…huge hugs and high fives. As always…conjure, cackle & curse friends! Section Timings:Intro Chat: 1 minTheme Chat: 9 minsBook Club: 29 minsAn Ordinary Woman: 37 minsPractical Magic: 1hr3minBanishment Corner:  1hr 8 minsOutro Chat: 1 hour 12 minsBelow is some info about the specifics mentioned in the episode. Mentions:Japanese Menopause mention: Konenki - meaning a season of renewal and transformation That Glasgow Witch (Geo) Jenny’s Tarot Business (and this podcast's current digital home) is Homecomings with the Tarot. Check out her website, www.homecomingswiththetarot.com Book Club:Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra KynesThe Psychic Witch by Mat Auryn ACOTAR books by Sarah J Mass Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman If it makes you happy (cosy Autumn read) by Julie Olivia Practical Magic: Bay Leaves & Rosemary for protection and healing Zipping up with protection energy and dusting off the old/unwanted Woodland or nature walks noticing the seasons, the fruits, the messages and signs along the way. Intro/Outro music: Rabbit in the Backyard by Mocha Music