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Join me for a fascinating conversation with folklorist, author, public historian, herbalist, and storyteller Rissa Miller as we explore the strange, mysterious, and sometimes haunting stories woven into Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.

From the folklore and local legends of Pennsylvania to ghosts, witchcraft, cryptids, and forgotten traditions, Rissa reveals how the stories passed down through generations reflect the history, fears, and beliefs of the communities that keep them alive. We’ll also explore a haunted arcade in York, Pennsylvania, and the eerie tales that make familiar places feel a little less ordinary.

With years of experience researching local history and leading ghost tours, Rissa offers a unique perspective on the line between documented history and the legends that grow around it. Do ghost stories need to be true to matter? Why do certain legends endure while others fade away? And what can the stories we tell about the supernatural reveal about ourselves?

Tune in for an intriguing journey into Pennsylvania folklore, haunted places, regional legends, and the enduring power of the unexplained.

Rissa's Links:

https://www.teaandsmoke.com/

Rissa's Books:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/goodnight-poet-poems-to-share-at-bedtime-rissa-a-miller/0036b68253a973b2?ean=9781732615267&bkshp-astro=t

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/room-with-a-boo-rissa-miller/1148539317

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In this episode, I sit down with Ocean, a practicing witch since 2006, author, and dedicated Pagan community builder. With spiritual homes in the Sacred Order of the Black Forest and Ravens Cry Grove, an ADF fellowship, Ocean has spent nearly two decades exploring her spiritual path while helping create spaces where others can connect, learn, and grow.

We talk about the realities of building Pagan community, the importance of creating welcoming and meaningful sacred spaces, and what it means to find your place within the larger Pagan world. Ocean also shares her experiences as a published and self-published author, writing about witchcraft, spirituality, feminism, mental health, and Pagan life.

Just a quick heads-up before we dive in. In this episode, we share some personal reflections that include mentions of childhood abuse. We want to make sure you're taking care of your mental well-being, so please feel free to sit this one out if you need to.

Ocean's Links:

https://ravenscrygrove.org/

https://pagancommunityretreat.org/

https://paganpridelaoc.wordpress.com/2026/05/23/hidden-light/

https://www.instagram.com/witchesmagazine

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In this episode, I speak with Nina Mielipäivä, author of Mythology of the Sámi - Minorities Within Minorities, about the sacred myths and spiritual traditions of the Sámi peoples across the Arctic regions of Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula. We explore the spiritual traditions of the Arctic North, the importance of preserving Indigenous stories, and the deep pull to reconnect with heritage after family ties and traditions have faded across generations.

Nina's links:

https://www.youtube.com/@Fairychamber

Buy Mythology of the Sámi - Minorities Within Minorities:

https://a.co/d/09sFz4VC

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