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

This week on Suburban Witch Lady, Kanani is joined by longtime friend, fellow witch, and acclaimed author Courtney Weber for a deeply personal and surprisingly funny conversation about Brigid, devotion, and the complicated beauty of hearth and home.

From prophetic dreams and broken promises to priestess initiations, unexpected pregnancies, and the reality of mother goddesses who protect as fiercely as they nurture, this episode explores Brigid not as a soft symbol but as a living, demanding presence. Courtney shares the winding path that led her to write her first book, how Brigid reshaped her life when she resisted the call, and why mystery matters more than certainty in Celtic spirituality.

Together, they unpack Imbolc as a season of hope, milk, fire, and rebirth, offering practical ways to honor Brigid at home through ritual, hospitality, and intention.

You can order Courtney Weber’s book: Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess online and at many local bookstores!

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Bio:

Courtney Weber is a Witch, award-winning author, Tarot adviser, and influencer. She is the author of Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess; Tarot for One: The Art of Reading for Yourself; The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might; Hekate: Goddess of Witches and Sacred Tears: A Witch’s Guide To Grief. Courtney has been featured in Maxim, Huffington Post, Vice, and the Thom Hartmann Show. IG and TikTok: @courtneyaweber. Visit her online at www.courtneyaweber.com.

In this episode, Kanani is joined by Akashic Records teacher, manifestation coach, and magical business mentor Pamela Chen (aka Pamela Unicorn) for a deep, accessible conversation about energy, Feng Shui, and the unseen forces shaping our homes and lives. Together, they explore how the layout of your space, the objects you keep, and even the direction your bed faces can influence abundance, rest, relationships, and spiritual clarity.

Pamela shares practical wisdom rooted in Feng Shui, Vedic astrology, and energy work, from activating your abundance corner and protecting your home after guests leave, to creating sacred spaces that actually work with your daily life. They also talk about shielding your energy, cleansing objects (new and old), mindset magic, and why manifestation only works when you pair intention with action.

This episode is a reminder that magic doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. It lives in small choices, daily practices, and the way we tend our inner and outer spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just beginning to explore energy work, this conversation offers grounded guidance for turning your home into a place of protection, peace, and possibility.

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Bio

Pamela Chen is an Akashic Records teacher, magical business mentor, and manifestation coach. She is the co-founder of a mystery school with her business partner, Alexandra Hanly. Together, they train the next generation of spiritual leaders and mystics to become powerful healers and energetic masters. Their mission is to empower humanity, raise the consciousness of the planet, and activate the New Earth timeline.

Pamela is also an author and tarot and oracle deck creator with major publishers, including Llewellyn Worldwide, Hay House, and U.S. Games Systems. Her teachings blend quantum manifestation, energy alchemy, and soul-level magic to help others unlock their purpose and abundance.

When she’s not guiding clients or writing mystical books, you can find Pamela cuddling her chickens, watching Asian dramas, or indulging in her favorite snack, spicy Cheeto puffs with avocado. She believes in living magically, manifesting boldly, and helping others awaken their most aligned, abundant lives.

Instagram.com/pamelaunicorn

Books + decks:

https://www.magicalpam.com/pamela-magickal-creations

https://awakenedmysteryschool.com/wealth-witchery/

Kanani and Jessica explore the themes of New Year's resolutions, the intersection of witchcraft and pop culture, and the portrayal of witches in media. They discuss how these narratives reflect societal views on women and power, the historical context of witchcraft persecution, and the significance of collective belief in shaping modern witchcraft practices. The dialogue emphasizes the fluidity of witchcraft as both a practice and a form of spirituality, encouraging a deeper understanding of its representation in contemporary culture.

Jessica Mason lives near Portland, Oregon with her wife, daughter, and corgi. She has studied opera, practiced law, and has worked as a fandom journalist and podcaster, among many varied careers. But first and foremost she has always been a storyteller. When she manages to stop writing, she enjoys gardening, travel, music, and witchcraft. She is passionate about stories of all kind and loves to discuss and create them.

Find her on social media: @ByJessicaMason

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Welcome to the Suburban Witch Lady Podcast, where we pull back the curtain on modern witchcraft as it exists in everyday life. From spellwork between school drop-offs to sacred rituals tucked into suburban routines, we’ll explores what it really means to practice magic in a world that rarely slows down. Expect honest reflection, practical wisdom, and a reminder that witchcraft is not about perfection, it is about presence, intention, and reclaiming power in the mundane.

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just witch-curious, we invite you to rethink how magick shows up in your daily life and how deeply personal the craft can be when rooted in authenticity.

✨ Grab your coffee, light a candle, and settle in.

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