Explore every episode of the podcast That Pagan Mom
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| Episode 28 - Whimsical As Fck | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:36:41 | |
After a handful of months MIA, I am back with some Summer of Whimsy ideas. As Told By Indie IG - Whimsical Patch Girlie! Patches! - Literally nothing is stopping you from being a Summer Scout in 2026! | |||
| Episode 27 - Norse-Gaelic Paganism with Annie Humphrey | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:51:53 | |
Bestie AND official doctor of the pod, Annie C. Humphrey, is back to chat about their book Norse-Gaelic Paganism: Viking and Irish Myth and Magic. Check out their author page and find a place to purchase the book here! The Secret of the Kells from Cartoon Saloon | |||
| Episode 18 - Wyrd Whispers with Mike Smith | 21 Sep 2024 | 01:06:11 | |
In this episode Mike Smith - Gothi, Writer, Artist, and (one hell of a) Dad - and I talk about Heathenry, raising pagan kids, and his latest project (linked below). A Heathen Table - Mike Smith's Patreon | |||
| Episode 17 - New Moon in Virgo | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:29:39 | |
| Episode 16 - Sturgeon Full Moon & Mercury Retrograde | 17 Aug 2024 | 00:22:59 | |
| Episode 15 - Lughnasadh (Ode to a Tomato Sammich) | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:52:05 | |
Summer to the left of me, Autumn to the right. Here I am, stuck in the middle with Lugh. Click here for a playlist of podcast episodes about Lugh & The Cailleach. | |||
| Episode 14 - New Moon in Gemini | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:22:42 | |
Gemini is a set of twins. Those twins are both Velma Dinklyey. And they are here to help you figure your shit out. * Language Links* Mango Languages - Access is free through most libraries! Duo Lingo - Free but does have ads! *Academic Papers/Journals/Articles* JSTOR - Access is free through most libraries! *Podcasts!* Tarot for the Wild Soul - Awesome tarot info! King Falls AM - Fictional sci-fi radio show Welcome to Nightvale - All Hail the Glow Cloud Dungeons and Daddies - Hilarious DnD-based fiction The Reality Shaper - it's not out yet but listen to the trailer and subscribe!!!! It's so good! | |||
| June Minute | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:00:58 | |
Hello June!
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| Episdoe 13 - Earth My Body | 30 May 2024 | 00:37:07 | |
Oh, look! It's the long-awaited third episode of the series focused on the four "Western Classic" elements and how we can use them to improve our lives and engage with our kids. This episode is focused on earth! * Linktree for Simone Akasha Nofel * On The Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier * List of books about climate change * Free Natal/Birth Chart - Astro Cafe Free Natal/Birth Chart - Astro Charts * | |||
| Episode 12 - May New Moon in Taurus | 07 May 2024 | 00:14:06 | |
| May Minute | 01 May 2024 | 00:01:04 | |
Just a short and sweet note for y’all!
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| Episode 11 - Water My Blood | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:31:18 | |
April is all about the four "Western Classic" elements and how we can use them to improve our lives and engage with our kids. This week is about water! * Linktree for Simone Akasha Nofel * * Clear Spray bottles - not an affiliate link * We are Water Protectors - Youtube video * | |||
| Episode 26 - Erika's Ritual...Thingy. | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:36:38 | |
Welp...I am still alive. And I have a ritual to share! Also a rant about AI because it's not really an episode of TPM if I'm not ranting about something. And also a cold. | |||
| Episode 10 - Air My Breath | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:33:59 | |
April is all about the four "Western Classic" elements and how we can use them to improve our lives and engage with our kids. * Pinterest Folder for Air Element Activities Spotify Playlist for Pagan Families * | |||
| Wheel of The Year Bonus Series - Ostara | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:48:38 | |
This Big Wheel keeps turning and I am here to talk to y'all about it! This episode has it all: Books Rabbits Erika coming clean about how she has no idea how to pronounce Eostre. * Jacob Grimm - Deutsche Mythologie (Teutonic Mythology) * Flora & the First Day of Spring by Kathleen Converse and Hanna Sultanova Yasmin the Gardener by Saadia Faruqi and Hatem Aly Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations by Laura Purdie Salas and Micha Archer * | |||
| Episode 9 - Corned Beef & Watermelon Emojis | 24 Mar 2024 | 00:26:52 | |
Watermelon emojis for Palestine. Corned beef for Irish American heritage. Calls for a ceasefire because genocide is wrong and never again is now. * Contact the White House directly to demand a ceasefire. Go here to get the contact information for your government representatives. Jewish Voices for Peace - Call for Ceasefire Action Network - Call of Ceasefire * | |||
| Episode 8 - Paper Chain Gang | 16 Mar 2024 | 00:53:06 | |
In this episode, I discuss creating family traditions and building a community with the people inside your home (kids, parents, in-laws, that one feral Aunt...everybody). * * Special thank you to Halloween Eve for the following book recommendations! Waterfire Saga - Deep Blue (first book) webpage * | |||
| Episode 7 - Ephraim Longstocking: The King We Didn't Vote For. | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:54:11 | |
Captain Longstocking is kinda a turd, but Pippi? She's amazing. So get you something to drink and settle in cause this episode is a fantastic voyage. Pinterest - Pippi Longstocking folder * New Scandinavian Cooking - Norwegian pancakes recipe * | |||
| Episode 6 - Wanna Come to My Mermaid Party? | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:45:30 | |
This episode is about Mami Wata and a small portion of what that name means. So get some water and settle in because these episodes keep getting longer... * Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity. Academia page for Dr. Wehmeyer Techdren - Technology for Children * Bodyscripts: Mami Wata, Diaspora, and Circum-Atlantic Performance by Dr. Elyan J Hill on Academia * * Mermaid Kenzie, Protector of the Deeps by Charlotte Watson Sherman Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love Mermaid Days series by Kyle Lukoff & Kat Uno Skin of the Sea & Soul of the Deep by Natasha Bowen * Mermaid Party Pinterest Folder | |||
| Episode 5 - Mawu Asked For Help and You Can Too. | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:56:12 | |
This episode is about Mawu-Lisa, Ayida-Weddo, and the February full moon. I touch base on LGBTQIA2S+ issues and the importance of showing up for and protecting our kids; and remind us all that it is okay to seek help. Yes, even for you. Below is a list of links for crisis hotlines - both call and text - in the United States and internationally. Crisis text lines for Canada, Ireland, and the U.K. List of Help Lines on PFLAG website - not just for the LGBTQIA2S community * Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity. Dr. Wehmeyer's Academia page Techdren - Technology for Children * | |||
| Episode 4 - All Hail the Cosmic Librarian | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:29:20 | |
Anansi, the trickster spider, weaves tales of wit and wisdom. Spinning webs of laughter and learning for all who stop and listen. Special thank you to Dr. Wehmeyer for all of his help with the stories featured in each of February's episodes. Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity. Techdren is a great organization and you should check them out! * Jamaica Anansi Stories compiled by Martha Warren Beckwith Wikipedia page with popular Anansi stories * Amazon link for the Anansi stories done by Rabbit Ears and Listening Library - CHECK YOUR LIBRARY BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ANYTHING. Anansi and the Golden Pot - read aloud by Taiye Selasi - YouTube story Anansi Goes to Lunch - YouTube story Anansi and the Melon - YouTube story | |||
| Episode 3 - Are you there Mbombo? It's me, Erika. | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:32:17 | |
Come with me and you'll be in a world that was vomited into creation... This episode is about Mbombo, child labor, and Black History Month. Special thank you to Dr. Wehmeyer for all of his help with the stories featured in each of February's episodes. Stephen C. Wehmeyer is a Folklorist and Mythologist with a doctorate from UCLA. His research interests center on the African-Atlantic diaspora, with a particular focus on vernacular religion, material culture, and ritual practice. His work has been published in a number of scholarly journals (including African Arts, Southern Quarterly, and Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Penn), as well as several edited volumes. He’s been actively involved in four major museum exhibitions focused on Afro-Atlantic religious traditions, and his essays can be found in several of their respective published catalogs. Professor Wehmeyer currently teaches at a small private college in Vermont, where he continually strives to get students to explore areas of cultural intersection and interactivity. His Academia page can be found here. Techdren is the organization I mentioned briefly while thanking Dr. Wehmeyer in the episode. * CECC hearing on child labor and forced labor in the DRC * Bumba Vomits Up The Universe - Oxford Reference * | |||
| Wheel of The Year Bonus Series - Imbolc | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:38:41 | |
This Big Wheel keeps turning and I am here to talk to you all about it! In this episode I ramble a bit (a lot) about Imbolc, Groundhog Day, and how much I adore my bestie. So grab a beverage and join me for some Wheel of The Year talk! Warning: I swear. None of the links below are affiliate links. Academia Page for Dr. Annie C. Humphrey. Pinterest board of WoTY/Sabbat craft ideas. Groundhog Day Live Stream - starts at 6 am eastern on Friday, Feb 2nd, 2024. Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website - they have a shop! OBOD website - search 'Brigid' for more info about the Goddess & Saint! | |||
| Episode 25 - Where In The World Is Erika Wren | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:30:35 | |
In this episode, I catch you up on what I've been up to over the past five months (hint: vibing) and discuss the SOAP method. | |||
| Episode 2 - OMG The Moon Told Me It Thinks You're Cute | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:24:00 | |
In this episode, I talk about the Full Moon in Leo on Jan 25th, 2024, outline an all-ages self-love ritual, and give some book recommendations. Please check below for links to the books as well as the Libby app and The Farmer's Almanac. Also, heads up as always...there is swearing. Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes A Full Moon is Rising by Marilyn Singer and Julia Cairns Isadora Moon books by Harriet Muncaster What the Farmer's Almanac says about the January Full Moon. | |||
| Episode 1 - Who Gave Me A Microphone? | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:15:01 | |
In this episode, I talk about the concept of Sacred Rest and why it is never, ever cool to be a bag of farts. Heads up: there is a bit of swearing. You're welcome in advance. | |||
| Episode 24 - United States of Omnishambles | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:15:53 | |
| Episode 23 - New Moon in Aquarius & Imbolc | 26 Jan 2025 | 00:31:21 | |
This episode has it all: the new moon, Aquarius season, tarot spreads, Imbolc, journal prompts, and activity ideas. It's the whole package, y'all. | |||
| Episode 22 - Wyrd Whispers with Annie Cúglas Humphrey | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:49:19 | |
In this episode, Annie Cúglas Humphrey -Gothi, history lecturer, and BFF of the podcast -and I discuss life, kids, and how their spiritual journey has positively impacted the lives and spirituality of those around them. | |||
| Episode 21 - New Moon in Capricorn | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:24:28 | |
The new moon loves us so much it decided to visit us twice this month. And this time it brought Capricorn with it to make sure we leave 2024 in the past where it belongs. * * | |||
| Episode 20 - Homemade Magic | 17 Nov 2024 | 00:41:11 | |
Anyone can be a homemaker if they put their mind to it. * Hestia First (pagan homemaker planner) - on Substack My Favorite Homeschooling Planner - undated, 52-week/12 month | |||
| Episode 19 - Spooky Season | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:32:13 | |
I have a lot to say about the Holiday Season and how we can keep it creepy, as the gods and Andy Williams intended. So grab your spookiest drinking vessel and settle in for a mild ride. Archeology Magazine - Samhain Revival Guising Section of the Trick-or-Treating Wikipedia Page | |||