In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation, Kanani Soleil sits down with queer non-binary writer and yoga teacher Mookaite Jasper to explore the real magic of yoga beyond the mat.

From an “Eat Pray Love” moment in Chiang Mai to building inclusive Queer Yoga Communities in the UK, Kite shares how yoga became a life-changing practice for mental health, identity, and liberation. Together, they unpack what yoga actually is beyond the postures, how awareness transforms into activism, and why grounding work is essential in a world that feels constantly on fire.

This episode is a reminder that yoga is not about perfection or performance. It is about awareness. It is about listening. It is about tending to yourself so you can show up for others.

You can pre-order Mookaite Jasper’s book, Queer Yoga, direct from Llewellyn Worldwide, or from Barnes & Noble in the States, or from Amazon in the UK. It's due out in April this year.

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Bio

Mookaite Jasper (they/them) is a queer, non-binary writer and yoga teacher. Mookaite, known as Kite, is a member of the Accessible Yoga Ambassador Program with training in accessible yoga, adaptive yoga, yoga for older adults, and yin yoga. Kite now works as a Proud Allies trainer. Their writing about trans and non-binary experiences of yoga classes has appeared in Spectrum magazine. Learn more at MookaiteJasper.com and visit them on Instagram and Bluesky.

In this episode, Kanani Soleil sits down with author, astrologer, and glamour magic expert Michael Herkes, aka The Glam Witch, for a grounded and refreshing conversation about love magic, manifestation, and why spells fall apart when we try to skip the real work. Together, they unpack the myths around love spells, Valentine’s Day pressure, and the belief that magic should replace effort or healing.

Michael shares personal stories, love spells gone wrong, and his Manifestation Reality Check, covering energetic budgets, the Netflix trap, and why magic works through alignment and action, not shortcuts. This episode reframes love magic as self love, discernment, and becoming the person your magic is trying to call in.

If manifestation culture has ever left you frustrated or disappointed, this episode offers clarity, honesty, and a much needed dose of magical realism. ✨

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BIO:

Michael Herkes, known as The Glam Witch®, is a celebrated author, astrologer, intuitive stylist, and modern witch based in Chicago. With over 20 years of experience in witchcraft and spirituality, he redefines glamour magic as a transformative force for self-discovery and empowerment. Michael expertly blends beauty, fashion, and mystical arts to inspire others to harness their inner power. As an authority on glamour magic, he offers magical makeovers using astrology, tarot, and intuitive styling for personalized transformations. His background in fashion and beauty, including work with Glamour Shots and designer Jennafer Grace, positions style as a tool of magic. Michael's books, such as The GLAM Witch, Glamcraft, and Glamstrology, integrate modern witchcraft with beauty and glamour. Featured in Bustle and People.com, he speaks at events like New York Comic Con. Through workshops and sessions, Michael elevates the power of love and glamour, embodying divine feminine energy.

In this episode of The Suburban Witch Lady Podcast, Kanani Soleil is joined by award-winning author and arcane horticulturalist Amy Blackthorn for a deep, grounded conversation on essential oils, aromatherapy, and scent as magical practice. Together they explore how smell shapes memory, emotion, and ritual, from creating scent triggers and protective blends to reclaiming aromatherapy as lived, experiential magic rather than trend-driven wellness. Amy shares her journey through botanical study, resin work, and certification in aromatherapy, while Kanani reflects on how essential oils became her gateway into witchcraft long before it was mainstream. This episode blends practical wisdom, personal stories, and witchy insight into how scent can calm, protect, connect, and transform everyday life.

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Bio:

Amy Blackthorn is the award-winning author of the best-selling Blackthorn's Botanicals series. She has 15 years in executive protection and a 25 years as a martial artist. She has been described as an "arcane horticulturalist" for her lifelong work with magical plants and teaching. She incorporates her experiences in British Traditional Witchcraft with her horticulture studies. She has a certification in aromatherapy and is ordained through the Order of the Golden Gryphon. She has appeared on HuffPoLive, Netflix's Top Ten Secrets and Mysteries in an episode about Supernatural Abilities & the AP Newswire. Amy lives in Delaware.

https://amyblackthorn.com