Public - The Pagan Portal Podcast

What does it mean when a voice becomes a spell and silence becomes a rebuke? In this rich, resonant episode of The Pagan Portal Podcast, host Rachel Patterson sits down with Irish poet, folklorist, and witch Geraldine Moorkens Byrne to explore the deep, often overlooked magic of sound, silence, and language. From the everyday enchantments of our ancestors to the lyrical rhythm of Hiberno-English, Geraldine shares how Irish culture weaves song, spoken word, and even nonsense syllables into powerful tools of survival, healing, and spellwork. We talk about Draíocht Ceoil, not as a polished performance, but as a raw, emotional act of voice and intent. We talk about how Irish folk magic wasn’t a side-practice, it was a lived reality. And we challenge the idea that language should be gatekept from those whose histories were robbed of it. This is an episode for anyone who’s ever been moved by a…

In this deeply honest episode of The Pagan Portal Podcast, host Rachel Patterson speaks with Morgan Moss (Inked Goddess Creations, Busy, Gritty, Inked, & Witchy Podcast) about modern witchcraft, tattoos, Avalon, and personal transformation. From the freedom and power of being a witch to the soul-healing stories behind tattoos, they explore the lived experiences that have shaped their practices. Morgan shares with us her powerful dream encounter with Rhiannon, dives into the divine feminine and opens up about her difficulties growing up Christian. They also discuss the importance of imperfection and why it's okay for spiritual teachers to get it wrong sometimes and to embrace the vulnerability of that. Topics covered:

• What witchcraft really means

• Listening to signs from the universe in everyday moments

• Tattoos as healing, ritual and magical healing

• Morgan's dream calling from Rhiannon and her Avalon pathway

• Embracing the Goddess and leaving patriarchal religion behind

In this episode of the Pagan Portal Podcast, host Rachel Patterson is joined by the amazing Embracing Magick Podcast crew, Steph, Toni and Lizzy, the leaders and members of Lunar and Wild Coven, which is an online spiritual communication where modern witchcraft, paganism and heartfelt connection meet. They talk about:

• How the Lunar and Wild Coven began and what makes it special

• The beauty of rituals

• Personal talk about accountability, self-care and giving back to the community

• The feeling of Magick

• Seeing magick in everyday moments

In this episode of the Pagan Portal Podcast, host Rachel Patterson is joined by Thea Prothero to explore modern Heatherny, Norse Mythology and how ancient traditions can shape modern day life. This conversation travels from candle magic to animism to elemental symbolism to the Gods themselves. They upack the Nine Worlds asa framework for balance, the difference between the sagas, the eddas as well as sharing practical advice for anyone looking to walk the Heathen path. Whether you're new to the pathway or already deep into Norse Mythology, this episode is perfect for you!