Of Witches and Women

A podcast exploring the lives of extraordinary women throughout history, mythology, and the arts.

E031 - Nellie Bly and an Interview with Rissa Harper 03/30/2021

E031 - Nellie Bly and an Interview with Rissa Harper Who was Nellie Bly? How did she change the course of mental illness treatment forever? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women podcast, and enjoy my enlightening interview with Rissa Harper, an amazing mental health expert herself. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/18530084

E030 - Gerty Cori, and an Interview with Emma Moulton 03/09/2021

E030 - Gerty Cori, and an Interview with Emma Moulton In this episode I interview the fascinating and charming Emma Moulton, and tell the story of Nobel Laureate, Gerty Cori. Find out more in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/18244907

E029 - Muriel Petioni and an Interview with Dr. Valencia P. Walker 02/22/2021

E029 - Muriel Petioni and an Interview with Dr. Valencia P. Walker In this episode, I interview a living angel and oracle of wisdom, Dr. Valencia Walker. I also tell the story of Muriel Petioni, the Matron of Harlem Health. Find out more about these amazing women in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/18019274

E028 - Marie Laveau and an Interview with Dr. Michelle Gamble 02/15/2021

E028 - Marie Laveau and an Interview with Dr. Michelle Gamble In this episode, we hear from Dr. Michelle Gamble and I tell the story of the legendary Marie Laveau, who was loved and hated in her lifetime and still today. Why? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on and leave me a magical review on or so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod sponsor, and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase. for witchy merchandise and the for contemporary artwork. Episodes, sources, and show notes are available here, in the Lamia Library, and since you're here, be sure you're signed up for The Oracle, my bi-weekly newsletter. Sign up below! Stay fierce, witches. Of Witches and Women is brought to you by /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/17949083

E027 - The Story of Dr Rebecca Lee, and an Interview with Dr Denise Asafu-Adjei 02/01/2021

E027 - The Story of Dr Rebecca Lee, and an Interview with Dr Denise Asafu-Adjei Happy Black History month witches! We are kicking off this important month with the story of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black female doctor in the United States. In addition, this episode features an interview with Dr. Denise Asafu-Adjei, an impressive young doctor and member of the Alliance of Black Women Physicians. Check out their impressive stories in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/17780507

E026 - A Midwife's Tale, and an Interview with Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich 11/29/2020

E026 - A Midwife's Tale, and an Interview with Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Who was Martha Ballard? How has she changed history? Find out from Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, Pulitzer and Prize winning historian and author in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/16985390

E025 - Women's First Medical Degree, featuring an Interview with medical student Sarah Cox 11/15/2020

E025 - Women's First Medical Degree, featuring an Interview with medical student Sarah Cox The vivacious Sarah Cox talks about representation in medical school and her hopes and fears for the future. Hannah tells the story of the first woman to earn a medical degree and licence. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/16811996

E024 - The First Midwives, featuring an Interview with Midwife Nikki Helms 10/31/2020

E024 - The First Midwives, featuring an Interview with Midwife Nikki Helms Midwife Nikki Helms speaks eloquently about her experiences as a midwife. Plus a little back story about the first midwives in history. Learn more in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/16624493

E023 - Where are the Grimoires, Paracelsus? 10/17/2020

E023 - Where are the Grimoires, Paracelsus? Where are the grimoires, Paracelsus? Who is Paracelsus and why would he have witches grimoires? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/16436702

Bonus Minisode - Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Teaser 10/09/2020

Bonus Minisode - Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Teaser Recap of Season 1, Witches and Women of Ancient Greece, and an introduction to Season 2, Witches and Women in Medicine. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/16341155

E022 - Madea the Magical 08/30/2020

E022 - Madea the Magical The best villains are tragic heroes in their own minds. Medea, one of the most powerful sorceresses in Ancient Greece is no different. Learn her story in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/15809516

E021 - Aerope: a Queen, a Slave, a Martyr? 08/14/2020

E021 - Aerope: a Queen, a Slave, a Martyr? So little is written about Aerope, the Crete Princess, exiled, then exalted, then murdered. Mother of the two most powerful kings in Ancient Greece, what is her story? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/15613892

E020 - Ariadne 07/31/2020

E020 - Ariadne Ariadne started out a princess of Crete and ended up a goddess of handicraft. How? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/15431462

E019 - Thargelia and Aspasia, Spies at War 07/17/2020

E019 - Thargelia and Aspasia, Spies at War Thargelia and Aspasia were two real women and excellent spies and politicians from Ancient Greek history who faced off during the attempted Persian Invasion of the Greek city-states. What are their stories? Listen to Of Witches and Women: A Herstory Podcast to find out! /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/15247742

E018 - Arete and Hypatia 07/03/2020

E018 - Arete and Hypatia Arete and Hypatia, two of the most influential Greek Philosophers, and one was the very first Christian Witch. The two lived 1,000 years apart but have so much in common. Listen to their story now! /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/15079205

017 - Hestia, Help us! 06/19/2020

017 - Hestia, Help us! Hestia, goddess of the hearth, has a long-lived history and significance and is worshipped even today. Listen to her story now. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/14893658

E016 - Artemis 06/05/2020

E016 - Artemis Artemis, or Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, the Moon, and eternal maidenhood. Who was she, what did she want, and what did she mean to her worshippers in Ancient Greece and Rome? Find out in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/14713418

E015 - Styx 05/22/2020

E015 - Styx The River Styx was far more than a simple river. She was a Goddess with raw, untamed, and immense power. Learn more about her impact in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast; a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/14532449

E014 - Nemesis 05/09/2020

E014 - Nemesis Nemesis is not the goddess we expect would expect her to be. Find out who she is and what she meant to the people of Ancient Greece in this episode of the Of Witches and Women Podcast, a herstory podcast. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/14350265

E013 - Athena 04/24/2020

E013 - Athena All good things must come to an end, but who was the one and only goddess powerful enough to end Zeus? And what did she do with that power? Learn more by listening to the episode. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/14129150

E012 - The Tenth Muse 04/10/2020

E012 - The Tenth Muse The Muses were goddesses of legend. But one real, live woman was so skilled, she was crowned an honorary muse in Ancient Greece. Learn her story by listening to the episode. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/13700312

E011 - Demeter 03/27/2020

E011 - Demeter The world is in chaos. We need balance, life, growth, vitality. Who did the people of Ancient Greece look to in times such as these? Learn more by listening to the episode. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/13700201

E010 - Circe, Sorceress and Bacon Aficionado 03/13/2020

E010 - Circe, Sorceress and Bacon Aficionado Some people eat the rich, some people transform men into pigs, two guesses which type of person Circe is. Learn more by listening to the episode. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/13532552

E009 - Persephone, Queen of the Ages 02/28/2020

E009 - Persephone, Queen of the Ages Persephone really can have it all, queen of the flowers and queen of hell. Beat that Hera. Learn more by listening to the episode. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/13344662

E008 - Aphrodite Loves... Herself 02/14/2020

E008 - Aphrodite Loves... Herself Ahh, the goddess of love and beauty. A queen to make all your dreams and fantasies come true, and it turns out, Aphrodite did answer many of her worshippers' prayers, so attentive... when receiving attention. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/13139927

E007 - Medusa's Tale to Tell 01/31/2020

E007 - Medusa's Tale to Tell Medusa, the original man eater... or man-turn-to-stone-er... or whatever. Slain by the hero Peruses, for her crimes against Athena and Poseidon, but what really happened? Because this story does not add up. Learn more by listening to the episode. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/12927401

E006 - Agnodice, The First Woman Doctor 12/13/2019

E006 - Agnodice, The First Woman Doctor This week, we explore Agnodice, a real Greek woman who is credited as the first female doctor. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/12395327

E005 - Hera and Leto 11/29/2019

E005 - Hera and Leto This week, we explore the legend of Hera and Leto within Greek Mythology. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/12206912

E004 - Hecate, the Witch Goddess 11/15/2019

E004 - Hecate, the Witch Goddess This week, we explore the deep story of Hecate, the Goddess of Witchcraft, and how important she was to so many different cultures and traditions. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/11804354

E003 - Pandora and the Blame Box 11/01/2019

E003 - Pandora and the Blame Box On this week's episode, we explore Pandora and her role in the creation of man. /episode/index/show/ofwitchesandwomen/id/11804204

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