In this engaging podcast episode, hosts Tava and Jen welcome the eclectic author, clergy member, and musician, Enfys Book. They discuss Enfys's journey in the pagan community, touch on their written works including 'Queer Qabala' and the newly released 'Queer Rights: A Magical Guide to Honor Your Milestones with Pride.' Enfys shares insights into their multifaceted career, offering rich advice on creativity, spiritual exploration, and self-acceptance. The conversation is filled with humor, thought-provoking topics, and practical advice on everything from bird-watching to using a vegetable peeler to butter toast. Enfys also talks about maintaining joy amidst challenging times, the importance of community, and their upcoming events. A truly inspiring episode for anyone interested in inclusivity, spirituality, and making magic in everyday life.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement
05:04 Meet Enfys: A Multifaceted Creative
06:53 Book Launch Extravaganza
09:54 Journey to Paganism and Leadership
14:04 Writing Journey and First Book
24:12 Balancing Joy and Media Consumption
33:34 Upcoming Events and Conferences
36:39 Favorite Authors, Music, and Media
44:43 Exciting TV Adaptations and Dystopian Reads
45:01 Murderbot Diaries: A Cyborg with Free Will
46:10 Speculative Future: Goals and Aspirations
48:13 Birdwatching Adventures and Tech Tools
51:46 Upcoming Projects and Writing Breaks
54:25 Queer Rites: Rituals for Milestones
01:09:20 Queer Kabbalah: A Modern Magical Tool
01:18:50 Musical Journey: Misbehavin' Maidens
01:24:36 Final Thoughts and Farewells
And now...the only show notes on the web that include a Wiccan coven and a vegetable peeler to use on butter all in one place!
The show notes for this are so extensive that we can't fit all the links here, so they are on Tava's website at https://www.tavabaird.com/blog
Enfys J. Book's website - Order Books here! https://majorarqueerna.com/
Find music by Misbehavin' Maidens: https://misbehavinmaidens.bandcamp.com/
The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel: https://www.sacredwheel.org/
Fellowship of the Ancient White Stag: https://faws-asw.org/
4 Quick Q's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FfwkVZ8lmlg7UcM1NWEE4
AND...THE VEGGIE PEELER:
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Swivel-Peeler/dp/B00004OCIP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27B7WVT8D1SBE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5yTLpI26LOzlVHzTDqkBp700HPtNMe7pAZvSNTeaNAN9o7hdWtoISu1t83mkiLwvrjD99lJXMofFLW37cfbwYFL3Kj6jkXiv3dkKsszBwaOxqE3hAAdZIgNp5nh_6VHqDcZr_U-RpgrQvn0SfZ5l9CadmVF3aBULjLfr-JrEPwjLK-QzESrQi5CJ5hYkI_OPF_PqcGohdWna--6bLboRL8HGdrah46B_uX9g_N8cmF9hU0SGGzGUEvQ3_xKS7gZZ6HLeREo6AGWhAmbayONSc6gOd8oP-cGn3Jg2lQQM6dM.K-SQ3iRVH6QtITDr5NAi0ICVqZi0541JdHAu-IgIJo4&dib_tag=se&keywords=oxo+vegetable+peeler&qid=1747771684&s=home-garden&sprefix=oxo+vegetable+peeler%2Cgarden%2C100&sr=1-1
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Tava Baird: tavabaird.com or https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com.
Jennifer Taylor: Willow Ridge Reiki and Healing Arts https://www.willowridg
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