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Back on the Broomstick: Old Witchcraft, New Path

Back on the Broomstick: Old Witchcraft, New Path

By: Laylla & Chelle
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"Back on the Broomstick" is your magical podcast hangout where the world of witchcraft and the modern-day collide. Hosted by witchy best friends, Laylla and Chelle, this podcast is a cauldron bubbling with the latest spells, rituals, pagan wisdom, divination insights, and mystical musings. Born from a deep-rooted friendship and a shared passion for the witchy life, Laylla and Chelle weave their decades of pagan practice into each episode while learning new theories and chatting with today's pagan and witchcraft authors, influencers, and magickal practitioners.

Hop onto this personal magical journey to get back on the broomstick, and you'll be treated to a blend of personal stories, practical spellcraft, and insightful discussions on everything from moon rituals and magical history, to hexing and herbal magic. Each episode is like a cozy coven sesh, filled with laughter, learning, and a touch of enchantment.

So, grab your besom, light a candle, and join this bewitching podcast adventure. Laylla and Chelle are here to show you how to blend magic into your daily grind and reconnect with your inner witch. Hit subscribe to "Back on the Broomstick" and join a community where magic is real, fun, and totally alive in today's world. Tune in and let your magical adventure begin!

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Episodes
  • 161: The Flowers of Beltane
    Apr 24 2026

    The fires of Beltane are lit, and we’re stepping into the season where everything starts moving. In this episode, we talk about what Beltane looks like in a modern, solitary practice and how to work with its energy as a living current that carries you through early summer, not just a single night.

    We get into flower magic as both spellcraft and language. From Victorian floriography to intuitive plant relationships, we explore how bouquets can hold intention, send messages, and even influence the energy around you. Yes, including how to set boundaries with flowers or nudge things in your favor without saying a word. We also talk about wearing your magic through oils and scent, turning your body into part of the working instead of just the caster.

    This is an episode about working with what’s already alive. About setting something in motion at Beltane and tending it as it grows

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    PO Box 21
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    37 mins
  • 160: The Witches Answer - Hot Takes From the Cauldron
    Apr 17 2026

    The cauldron is bubbling, the inbox is overflowing, and this week Laylla and Chelle are finally answering your questions… and oh, you brought some good ones.

    In this cozy, chaotic, wisdom-filled episode, the witches gather up your fan mail, your voicemails (yes, you can send those now!), and your late-night spiritual spirals, and they answer it all with the kind of honesty that only comes from decades of lived, practiced magic. It’s part advice column, part coven circle, and part “wait… are we really talking about this right now?” energy.

    They wander through the wild terrain of tarot, where elemental associations get shaken up and turned on their head. What happens when swords feel like fire and wands start whispering like air? Is that wrong… or is that your intuition trying to speak? Laylla and Chelle unpack the history, the why, and the permission you didn’t know you needed to read the cards your way.

    Then things get practical. When a single tarot pull leaves you squinting at the cards like, “girl, what do you mean?”, do you pull another? Reshuffle? Sit in the discomfort? The witches talk about trusting the conversation between you and the deck, and why sometimes clarity isn’t about more cards, but more listening.

    From there, the questions get deeper. Can you cast multiple spells close together, or does that drain you dry like an oversteeped tea bag? What does real cleansing look like beyond TikTok trends and conflicting traditions? And maybe the most tender thread of all… how do you walk a spiritual path without losing your grip on reality?

    This episode gently but firmly explores the difference between spiritual experience and spiritual psychosis. Not with fear, but with care. No judgment, but with grounded, real-world wisdom. Because magic, as they remind us, should expand your life, not isolate you from it.

    And just when you think you’ve reached the end of the circle, they open a new door. A brand new PO Box. A chance to send something physical into the world. And for one lucky listener, the opportunity to receive a personalized spell pen pal letter crafted by the witches themselves. A little piece of magic, inked and intentional, arriving right at your doorstep.

    This one feels like sitting around the kitchen table long after the candles have burned low. Honest. Thoughtful. A little messy in the best way. The kind of episode that reminds you you’re not alone on this path… even when you’re figuring it out as you go.

    So grab your cards, your tea, maybe a notebook if you’re feeling studious, and settle in.

    The witches are answering.


    Books:

    Tarot Deciphered: Decoding Esoteric Symbolism in Modern Tarot
    M M Meleen, T Susan Chang,

    Tarot Correspondences: Ancient Secrets for Everyday Readers
    T. Susan Chang

    Mary K. Greer's 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card
    Greer, Mary K.

    Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth
    Wen, Benebell

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    Want to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?
    Our mailing address is:

    Back on the Broomstick
    PO Box 21
    Tioga, PA 16946

    Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.com
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    43 mins
  • 159: Preparing for Beltane - Igniting the Fire Within
    Apr 10 2026

    Beltane has a reputation. Flowers, fire, sex, fertility. And yeah, all of that is there… but what does it actually mean in a modern witchy life?

    In this episode, we take the old idea of fertility and crack it open. Not just babies and crops, but creation in every form. The things you’re building, the energy you’re pouring into your life, the parts of you that are ready to grow whether you feel “ready” or not.

    We talk fire magick, that spark that gets things moving when you’ve been stuck too long, and how to work with it in a real, grounded way. There’s knot magic you can actually do without overthinking it, and a look at the sacred woods of our region and how to connect with them in a way that feels alive and connected to the energies of place.

    We also walk through a Beltane tarot spread built like a balefire, so you can see what’s fueling you, what’s rising, and where all of this energy is actually going.

    And because it wouldn’t be Beltane without it, we talk about the thinning veil, connecting with spirit, and how this season opens a very different kind of doorway than Samhain. Same threshold. Completely different energy.

    This one is about momentum. About choosing what you’re growing on purpose. About lighting the match and actually letting something take hold.

    Got a question? Send the witches a message here!

    Support the show

    Want to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?
    Our mailing address is:

    Back on the Broomstick
    PO Box 21
    Tioga, PA 16946

    Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.com
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    44 mins
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Great pagan podcast! Highly recommend especially for mid-life witches trying to stay active and connected

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It’s all about the fact that I love this podcast. It is so informative and the people on it. There are absolutely fun and they know what the heck they’re doing. I love that they bring on presenters at their knowledgeable and they let people know you don’t have to spend 1 billion bucks in order to do what you need to do. Please keep them going support them in any way we can.

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As far as podcasters go, These are the two best people to listen to and relate to whether they’re talking about ghosts and witchcraft or weeds and teas. These badass witches rock!!!

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These lovely witches produce a superb product. I fell in love with their personalities immediately. I've learned a lot and laughed a lot! 10/10 recommend!

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I love the hosts and they always have great insight into witchcraft and magic. Thanks gals!

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