The Modern Magic Podcast
By Katie Leigh
Myths, folklore, and stories, offer us a view into forgotten ways of living that invite us to slow down, connect, and pursue a life we’re actually excited about.
Each episode I’ll share the story of a female archetype from cultures around the world, and give you insights and tools on how to take on her qualities. Along with each episode, you’ll find a corresponding painting to represent the theme we cover which will be available in the Modern Magic Shop!
The Modern Magic PodcastJul 23, 2023
Anti-Racism work with Dameda JoLynn
Before and during the Black Lives Matter campaign that grew in 2020, I was completely unaware of what unconscious bias was and that I could possibly have any. I was unaware of what it was like to be a person of color in America and that our experiences could be so vastly different. All that to say, I’ve learned a lot from Dameda JoLynn over the last year. Not only because she so kindly share’s her black experience and helps me to understand the world in a new way, but also because she has shined a light on the ways I too have been a part of the problem and opened up new ways to be a part of the solution.
By no means do I have it right (or even close to right) but bringing things to light is the very first step to making any sort of change, and that’s what Dameda helps do in her anti-racism work when working specifically with white people.
So.. let’s bring some things to light.
Owning Your Sensuality with Alyssa Manny
Let's talk about sex. While this isn't my favorite conversation to be had–I'm highly uncomfortable by the conversation of sex based on my upbringing–I think it's an important one. And who better to talk to than Alyssa Manny who isn't afraid of any conversation.
Alyssa is the owner of Ohana Yoga and Barre in Denver, Colorado. Her mission is to evolve and help others to evolve too. To help others to open their hearts in ways they didn’t think possible. This starts with the journey to loving ourselves and our bodies then expands to loving those around us. And she adds an emphasis to this for those who have been marginalized or oppressed. Which is why she continues to find ways to make Ohana a truly inclusive space for all to heal.
In this episode we talk about
• Spiritual Upbringings
• Our relationship to pleasure and sexuality
• How "good" and "bad" morality issues have effected our relationship with sex
• Removing shame when talking to kids about sex
And so much more.
For the full show notes head to ShopModernMagic.com/Sexuality
For this episode's art head to ShopModernMagic.com/product/Sexuality
Kemetic Yoga with Ali Duncan
Kemetic yoga is a newly rediscovered Egyptian practice with roots that outlive that of the yoga we practice now. Unlike Indian yoga that was made for the elite and men, Kemetic yoga was created for all the people. Men and women of every background, focused on soft movements that highlight the divine feminine and only features a limited number of postures to explore. It’s a style of yoga that’s making its way back and I’m so excited to share more of this amazing practice with you from someone who really knows what she’s talking about.
Ali Duncan is a complete Life Coach, Clairvoyant, Tantrika, Energy Healer, Spiritual Guide, and Teacher. For over 16 years she has combined the world of quantum mechanics, frequencies, emotions, and body wisdom to move her clients from their past, into the present and support them in creating a healthy, vibrant future.
And I cannot wait to share with you our conversation on Kemetic yoga. So without further ado, here is Ali Duncan...
On this episode we talk about:
• Ali's spiritual life like growing up
• What brought Ali to yoga in the first place
• How did Ali discover Kemetic yoga
• The story behind Kemetic Yoga
• How this style of yoga been received by Ali's students and why it feels so different from our usual practice
• How does Kemetic Yoga bring us back to the spiritual parts?
• What home means to Ali
For the full show notes head here.
Happiness Vs. Wholeness: What should we be striving for?
What is happiness and how do we even pursue something that we can’t fully grasp? Maybe happiness isn’t the destination. Maybe it’s just a guide on the map to where we really want to go. To a place of wholeness.
Join me as we walk through this world of wholeness vs. happiness and which is the right fit for you……..
For the full show notes head here
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The Crone - Our Relationship with Death
As defined by Joanne Sienko Ott, St. Catherine University, "The literature describes the crone archetype as a pre-existent form in the collective unconscious that embodies instinctive ways of channeling wisdom, inner knowing, and intuition, guiding us through the transition of life, and going inward to bring forth the light for transformation."
Only with age can we receive the gifts of the crone. To know life through personal experience and to be able to share what we’ve learned with others. We aren’t guaranteed to reach this phase in our life so wouldn’t it be wonderful to actually honor this stage instead of dread it?
On this episode Janet Reichart, counselor, Reiki Master, and End of Life Doula, talks with Katie Leigh Jackson about her personal experiences with death, preparing for the death of a loved one, honoring those who have passed, and understanding what an end of life doula even is.
Check out the full show notes here.
Purchase this episodes Archetypal painting here.
You are a creative–Find your creative practice
We are all born creators. We know it when we're six, we doubt it when we're eight, and by the time we hit ten we've forgotten our love and need to create. This episode is all about bringing you back to your creative practice, solely for the sake of creating. It doesn't need to be perfect, it doesn't even need to be seen, but by allowing ourselves the gift of creating we welcome ourselves back home to our authentic self.
For this episodes show notes head to ShopModernMagic.com/Creative-Practice/
To grab the art inspired by this episode head to shopmodernmagic.com/product/creator/
Eve: Our True Origination Story
Nadia Bolz-Weber said it best in her book Shameless, "Origin stories, tell us how the world came about, where we came from, and other important things like white snakes, don’t have Lex. We may think we know our own origin story really well, but the garden of Eden account in genesis is notably devoid of several elements that Lora has inserted into it. For instance, there actually are no mentions of original sin, “a fall from grace,“ Satan, or temptation. And there wasn’t even an apple involved."
In this episode of the Modern Magic Podcast, Katie Leigh Jackson sits down with Rev Cindy Pincus to discuss this story and how we've all gotten it wrong all these years. Rev. Cindy shares a new version of the story from the Gnostics (who knew they existed) and gives the most beautiful illustration of what this story means for us as women and our connection to nature.
Join us for a little story time that will completely change the way you look at the story of Eve.
For the full show notes of this episode head to shopmodernmagic.com/Eve-Origins
For this episode's paintings head to shopmodernmagic.com/product/eve-origins
The Homemaker: Curating Calm Spaces in Your Home
The Homemaker was the title given to most women during the turn of the century. While their husbands worked for a paycheck they were the ones at home taking care of the chores, cooking the meals, and tending to the children. However, I look at the homemaker as something a little different. I see her as the ultimate host, a creator, a curator.
The homemaker teaches us how to create spaces that are inviting and relaxing. To share practice that create community and bring us together. In this episode I share some thoughts on how to create your own calm space whether that's with the modern magic wallpaper collection or simply adding a few new houseplants to your space. Join me as we get to know the homemaker, the ultimate host, and the undercover interior designer we didn't give much thought to.
For this episode's full show notes visit https://shopmodernmagic.com/homemaker
For this episode's painting visit https://shopmodernmagic.com/product/homemaker
Cerridwen - Cycles with Beth Radefeld
Cerridwen comes to us with a need for change that brings wisdom. She offers us the chance to be reborn and as a representation of the Crone and with her cauldron of knowledge and inspiration she offers us new insights into our own lives and cycles.
Hear what Beth Radefeld, Owner of Be Radiant Life coaching, has to offer on the most common mindset cycles we get stuck in, how to break unhealthy cycles and how to create new healthy cycles so we can create a strong sense of self.
For the full show notes to this episode visit: ShopModernMagic.com/podcast-cerridwen
To purchase this episode's artwork visit: https://shopmodernmagic.com/product/cerridwen/
Nótt: Finding Rest and Recovering from Burn-Out
The Nordic Goddess of rest gives us the invitation to rest. To let go of all we're holding and to sink into the darkness, calm, and healing powers of it.
In a society that is so focused on more–doing more, having more, being more–I think it's time we talked about embracing less. The constant strive for more is burning us down from the inside out and in the end isn't serving anyone. As someone who has faced the side effects of burn-out and started my own journey of recovery, I want to talk about the steps it takes to heal this burn and create new life from it. (I'm sure there is a great metaphor about wild fires and the lush wildflowers that bloom in burn sites here.)
Join me as I share the steps I took (and still take) when burn-out occurs.
The full show note: Shopmodernmagic.com/podcast-nott
This episode's painting: https://shopmodernmagic.com/product/nott/
**PLEASE NOTE: I am not a medical professional and share these resources as things that have helped me. Before changing any physical regimen, diet, or lifestyle habits, please speak with your doctor or wholistic health care provider.
The Queen - Building a Legacy with Shirlee Fisher of Quiet Lines Design
How often do you think about the legacy you're building as you live through your life? Whether you're an artist, a business owner, a mother, all of these things, or something else, we all have something to offer this world when the time comes and we must leave it. Today on the show, Shirlee Fisher of Quiet Lines Design and The Tillage Podcast share's how she's building a legacy of love and light, encouraging connection and growth for everyone she encounters. Learn more about how Shirlee has found herself in a leadership position, how she's had to learn to embrace that (especially as a woman), and what she's doing now to encourage a legacy of love. All this and more is on today's episode of the Modern Magic Podcast.
For the full show notes to this episode, links to follow along Shrilee's journey head to shopmodernmagic.com/The-Queen-Bee
For an up close look at this episode's painting head to https://shopmodernmagic.com/product/queen/
Wise Woman - Trusting our Intuition (Guided Meditation)
The wise woman is the archetype of our intuition. The ancient part of us that knows the direction we are meant to go, who guides us, and nurtures us. But through society, culture, and a change of the way we live, we've lost a connection to this sacred part of who we are. Join me on a 15-min gut-meditation to relearn how to speak to our gut and hear what she has to offer us.
To learn more about the art from this podcast head to shopmodernmagic.com/gut-meditation
To purchase a print of the Wise Woman to remind you of your innate intuition head to https://shopmodernmagic.com/product/healer/
Toxic Femininity: Aphrodite
Love, lust, beauty, pleasure, and passion all words associated with the goddess Aphrodite. But the one part that we’re missing from this perfect female archetype is warrior. Aphrodite is a warrior goddess. For whatever reason this became an unremarkable trait of hers and got dropped many years ago to make her only focused on love and beauty. But as women, this masculine attribute of warrior gives us so much more balance, and allows us to break free from the toxic part of femininity. In today’s episode we explore Aphrodite and what toxic femininity in our Society looks like.
To see an up close picture of this episode's painting of Aphrodite or to learn more about what we talk about in this episode, visit shopmodernmagic.com/aphrodite.
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