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Come get witchy with us! Hey Witches!! Welcome to our podcast and the wondrous little world that goes with it! Our names are Elaine and Juliana and we're just two little witches telling the stories of women throughout history and the woes and wonders of their lives. These are women who were witches, wives, pirates, astronauts, ghosts, husband killers, scientists, First Ladies, pioneers, criminals, inventors, and just basically boss ass bitches. So, if you want to hear these stories, tune in ...
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Trigger warning: This episode contains brief mention of sensitive topics, please skip if you don't want to hear! OOOF you guys it has been a minute since we uploaded new content and we are so sorry! Our lives got busy and things happened and we didn't have a backup plan so here we are. But we're BACK with a long and wild story of the murder of the …
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Hey Witches!! We're doing true crime! This week Juliana tells us about the tragic murder of Playboy Model, Jasmine Fiore. As always thanks for listening and supporting! Follow us and subscribe on Patreon and follow us on Instagram @woesandwonders to stay up to date with all of our wondrous activities! Love you! Elaine and Juliana Music is Pink’s Gl…
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Join us this week to once again dive deep into some pirate lore as Elaine tells us the story of Anne Bonny! One of the most famous female pirates and ship-mate/friend/lover?/bestie of Mary Read who Juliana told us about last week. Ahoy mateys! Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anne-Bonny http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/…
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Ahoy Witches!!! Sit back and enjoy this much-anticipated episode all about the famous pirate, Mary Read. Chit Chat includes: Juliana's beef with Disney and Elaine is opening a bar. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/if-theres-a-man-among-ye-the-tale-of-pirate-queens-anne-bonny-and-mary-read-45576461/ https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/…
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One day late on posting this but WORTH THE WAIT!! This week Elaine brings us the story of Marina Roskova and the Night Witches; the 588th Night Bomber Aviation Regiment in the Soviet Air force during World War II. Tune in to learn all about these incredible women, their planes, the missions they put their lives on the line to complete, and the war …
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Hey Witches! Welcome back to the pod! This week, Juliana tells the story of the Mongolian Warrior Princess, Khutulun. Chitchat includes discussion on Disney movies, Elaine cries and Juliana impulsively chopped her hair with dull scissors. FUN! As always thanks for listening and supporting! Follow us and subscribe on Patreon and follow us on Instagr…
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Hi all! Welcome back to our podcast! We took a week off to deal with some personal things in our lives and reconfigure our podcast schedule to match up better with our work and life schedules, listen to the episode for more details! That being said, lets get into it! This week Elaine takes us into the life and story of Alice Coachman, one of the fi…
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Happy February! In honor of black history month, we will be focusing on some amazing black women. This week, Juliana shares the story of performer, spy, and activist, Josephine Baker. Elaine tells us about the incredible and wildly resilient Fannie Lou Hamer. Sources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josephine-Baker https://www.womenshistory.or…
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Hey Witches! This week we get into the stories of some women who lived during what we would call the pioneer days in the Western United States (think 1800s). These women truly went through it in terms of just about everything; ambushes, widowing, cholera, yellow fever, cattle drives, childbirth, pretty much every struggle a pioneer woman could face…
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This week we dove into the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King, the wife of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We felt that she deserved her own episode to really appreciate all the work she did, throughout her life, to further equality in the United States and around the world, alongside MLK and after he was assassinated. Truly an inspiring, courag…
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Disclaimer: We are testing new microphones so there is some weird background noise. We are working on it :) Happy 2024!!! This week Elaine and Juliana are looking back at some badass Empresses and discussing how history likes to paint female rulers.... spoiler it's not great. Fast forward about 13 minutes to skip the chit-chatiness. Sources: https:…
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Episode 10 is here and we're officially in double digits! This week we are traveling around the world to bring you the stories of some international holiday ladies! Juliana takes us to Italy, Russia and Bulgaria and Elaine takes us to Sweden, Germany and ends up in Ireland with the stories of different women, legends and holidays traditions. This i…
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MURDERESSES Pt.2 This week Juliana talks about quite the girl boss, Griselda Blanco. Known as “the black widow” and “the Godmother,” Blanco was a kingpin in the Miami cocaine scene in the 70s and 80s. She also allegedly/definitely killed all her husbands. Fun! As always thanks for listening and supporting! Follow us and subscribe on Patreon and fol…
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Hey Witches!! We have a bit of a special situation for you this week! Elaine and Juliana both had long and intense stories to tell about some maybe, maybe not, murderesses so we decided to give you TWO WEEKS of some lady criminals. This week Elaine regales us with the story of the life of Lizzie Borden and the deaths that made her famous. She detai…
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Happy Monday! We are SO excited this week because we are talking about animals that organize themselves in matriarchies. We know this may not quite qualify as "women, witches or wives" but the ladies in the animal kingdom deserve the spotlight too! In this episode Juliana takes us deep into the ocean to tell us all about orcas and then Elaine takes…
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Welcome to Episode 6 where we are telling the legends of some ancient Greek goddesses!! Elaine takes us all the way back to the beginning to tell the story of Gaia and then Juliana takes us on through the stories of the huntress, Artemis! We hope you enjoy! Sources: https://railsback.org/CS/CSGaia.html https://www.thoughtco.com/greek-mythology-gaia…
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Join us as we board the Titanic with some of the incredible women who were on the ship when it went down on April 14th, 1912 . This week we take you through the stories of six women who were on board the ship, their lives before and after this fateful journey, and their heroism and determination on that horrible day. Sources: https://www.corneliapo…
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This week's episode is out of this world! Juliana tells us about the amazing Mae Jemison and Elaine covers the incredible Sally Ride. Also, listen to learn if the women of Woes and Wonders would go to space????? Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Ride https://www.nbcnews.com/sciencemain/why-sally-ride-waited-until-her-death-tell-world-she…
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Happy Halloween!! Join us this week to hear about some spooky ladies and the stories, legends and myths behind them! First, Elaine takes us through the history of Bloody Mary and then Juliana gets extra scary with the tale of Annabelle the Doll! Stay spooky friends! Sources: https://the-line-up.com/famous-female-ghosts https://allthatsinteresting.c…
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Hey witches! Welcome back for episode two! Before we get into the episode just a DISCLAIMER: we know that we talk very fast in the first ten-ish minutes of the episode, we were just so excited and had so much to talk about! But once we get into the stories we promise it calms down a bit and sounds much more like human speed, stick with us! This wee…
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Hey Witches!! Welcome to our podcast and the wondrous little world that goes with it! Our names are Elaine and Juliana and we're just two little witches telling the stories of women throughout history and the woes and wonders of their lives. These are women who were witches, wives, pirates, astronauts, ghosts, husband killers, scientists, First Lad…
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This week we are headed to 1692 (not 1962, we know it is easy to mix those up) and diving into some stories of women during the Salem Witch Trials! Elaine takes us through the story of a woman named Tituba, one of the first to be accused and tried for being a witch in Salem that year. Then Juliana takes us into the world of Martha Corey (or Cory de…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or G…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enj…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical revi…
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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 Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or …
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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 impre…
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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. Check out the pod sponsor, Lua Rae Clothing and use the promo code WITCHES15 for 15% off your entire purchase.…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can …
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others …
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well. Check out the pod spon…
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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! Show notes: www.ofwitchesandwomen.com/19-thargeliaandaspasia…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple P…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy…
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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. Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Spotify and leave me a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy …
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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. Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for salty merch and the Grimoire Galler…
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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. Thank you for listening. Please leave us a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well! Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essent…
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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. Thank you for listening. Please leave us a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well! Check out our sponsor, Man on A Mountai…
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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. Thank you for listening. Please leave us a magical review on Apple Podcasts or Google Play so others can find and enjoy the show as well! Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo c…
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Persephone really can have it all, queen of the flowers and queen of hell. Beat that Hera. Learn more by listening to the episode. Check out our sponsor, Honestly Essential Oils and use the promo code WITCHES for 10% off your entire purchase. Check out the shop for salty merch and the Grimoire Gallery for beautiful artwork. Episodes, sources, and s…
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