Gayle Introduces

A little frolicking, a lot of laughter, and a conversation about the people who make showing up online worthwhile. ✨In this People episode of Gayle Introduces, I’m joined by That Witch Amy Smith to chat about enjoying our craft, having fun on socials and the communities we’ve built along the way.Amy also opens up about her mediumship abilities and what that part of her life looks like.Come and join us for a proper natter, a few laughs and a reminder of how lovely it is to find people you can be yourself with.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Gayle Introduces for more people, places and practices to explore.

What happens when an earth witch finds herself in the middle of New York City? Well, she goes looking for the wild, of course! 🌿In this episode of Gayle Introduces: Places, I’m taking you with me to Central Park to explore the nature, stories and unexpected pockets of peace tucked away amongst the noise of the city.From the beautiful Hallett Nature Sanctuary to the stories held along Literary Walk, we’ll wander, wonder and discover a different side of a place you might think you already know.Because even in a city that never sleeps, nature is still very much alive. 🌳Come along for the walk, and let me know: where do you find your little pocket of wild when life gets busy? 💚#GayleIntroduces #CentralPark #NewYorkCity #Places #NatureConnection #EarthWitch #TheWitchNextDoor

This time on Gayle Introduces, I’m joined by Angela from Fenix Flames, a lifelong witch and the woman who inadvertently started my wand obsession. So we can all blame Angela for that!With a shop, a publishing company and the UK’s largest range of incense blends, she has plenty to share. We talk about her life and practice, and discover we don’t quite agree on the uses of eggshells in magic…Which, of course, makes for a much more interesting conversation 👀Gayle Introduces explores people, practices and places, following my curiosity and bringing you along for the discoveries.🌑🌕 New episodes every New and Full Moon, across all platforms. Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss the next one!And tell us: do eggshells have a place in your magic?

In this episode of Gayle Introduces, I’m joined by the wonderful Jacqueline from Glitter & Earth to talk about her witchcraft, her connection to nature and how the natural world inspires both her spiritual path and her creativity.We explore what her practice looks like, where her love of the earth began and the everyday magic she discovers in the world around her.Gayle Introduces is an ongoing series where I speak to a new guest every New Moon and Full Moon, sharing the many different ways real people experience and practise their witchcraft.Make yourself a cuppa, get comfortable and come and meet Jacqueline.If you enjoy the conversation, please like the video, subscribe and tell us in the comments: how does nature show up in your own practice? 🌿✨

In this episode of Gayle Introduces, I’m joined by Anna, better known online as The Passive Witch.Anna blends witchcraft with logic and science, so much so that I jokingly call her the chemistry witch! We talk about her journey into witchcraft, her practical approach to magic and how questioning why something works doesn’t make it any less magical.Anna creates clear, accessible educational content for beginner witches, helping people explore the craft without becoming overwhelmed by rules, complicated terminology or the pressure to practise in a particular way.This is a fascinating conversation about curiosity, individuality and creating a witchcraft practice that genuinely makes sense to you. Whether you’re completely new to the craft or simply enjoy hearing a fresh perspective, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.✨ Follow Anna: The Passive Witch on TikTok🌙 Follow Gayle: The Witch Next Door - everywhereIf you enjoyed this conversation, please like the video, subscribe to the channel and let us know your thoughts in the comments.#GayleIntroduces #ThePassiveWitch #BeginnerWitchcraft #ModernWitchcraft #WitchcraftPodcast #TheWitchNextDoor

Welcome to another edition of Gayle Introduces, where I sit down with practitioners from across the magical community to explore different paths, practices and perspectives.In this episode, I’m joined by Lizzie, otherwise known as Sister of Dragons, a practitioner of Pendragon Reiki and co-host of the Embracing Magick podcast.Together, we discuss Pendragon Reiki, covens, mundane magic and how witchcraft can help us move through some of life’s greatest challenges by recognising and reclaiming our own power.These conversations aren’t about finding one “correct” way to practise. They’re about learning from one another, asking honest questions and discovering just how varied, personal and wonderfully human witchcraft can be.Make yourself comfortable, settle in and enjoy our conversation.Let me know in the comments what resonated with you, and don’t forget to follow Sister of Dragons across her social channels and check out the Embracing Magick podcast.#Witchcraft #PendragonReiki #SisterOfDragons #EmbracingMagick #ModernWitchcraft #MagicalCommunity

In this edition of Gayle Introduces…, I’m joined by the wonderful Angelle better recognised as Yurawitch, whose practice brings playfulness, imagination and unapologetic magical joy into the everyday.We talk about her personal path, how her practice has developed and why witchcraft doesn’t always need to feel serious, solemn or perfectly polished to have depth.These conversations aren’t about finding one “correct” way to practise. They’re about meeting different practitioners, asking honest questions and exploring the many ways witchcraft can be lived and experienced.Make yourself comfortable and join us for a warm, whimsical and wonderfully human conversation.I’d love to hear what resonated with you, so share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to follow Angelle whose handle is also Yurawitch across her socials and Patreon#Witchcraft #ModernWitchcraft #Yurawitch #WitchyCommunity #TheWitchNextDoor

What does it really mean to follow a traditional witchcraft path, and how different is it from the witchcraft we often see online?In this edition of Gayle The Witch Next Door Introduces… I’m joined by The Trad Witch for an honest conversation about traditional witchcraft, what this path means to them and how their personal practice has developed.We explore the many different ways witchcraft can be lived, experienced and understood, and why there is no single “correct” way to practise.This series gives us the opportunity to meet practitioners from across the wider magical community, learn about different paths and hear the real stories behind their practices.Make yourself comfortable, settle in and join our conversation.✨ What part of the discussion resonated with you most? Let me know in the comments.🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next edition of Gayle The Witch Next Door Introduces…#TraditionalWitchcraft #Witchcraft #TheWitchNextDoor #ModernWitchcraft #WitchCommunity

Can you be both a devoted mother and a practising witch and what happens to your spiritual identity when motherhood changes everything?In this episode of Gayle The Witch Next Door Introduces, I’m joined by Swailes, The Friendly Green Witch: a witch, mother, podcaster, and the host and producer of The Bell Witch Podcast.We talk honestly about motherhood and witchcraft, finding space for a personal practice within family life, and how magic can exist in the ordinary, messy and meaningful moments, not only in perfectly planned rituals.These conversations aren’t about finding one “correct” way to practise. They’re about meeting different people from across the magical community, exploring new perspectives and recognising the many ways witchcraft can be lived and experienced.If you enjoy our conversation, please support Swailes by following on Instagram and Patreon, and listen to The Bell Witch Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Let us know in the comments: How has motherhood or family life changed your spiritual practice?🌙 New editions of Gayle, The Witch Next Door Introduces are shared with my Patreon community first, every New Moon and Full Moon, before being released podcast two weeks later.Follow Gayle The Witch Next Door:Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | PatreonFollow Swailes — The Friendly Green Witch (The Bell Witch Podcast):Instagram & Patreon#MotherhoodAndWitchcraft #TheFriendlyGreenWitch #BellWitchPodcast #ModernWitchcraft #WitchcraftPodcast