Two Crones and a Microphone

Episode 70 is a continuation of our conversation on acts of kindness, but we go deeper: what is kindness, really, and how do you practice it without getting rolled over? We talk about everyday kindnesses, being kinder to yourself, setting clear boundaries with toxic behavior, and why community helps you keep the practice going when the world feels loud, mean, or just plain exhausting.

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The world feels loud.
 Anxiety is contagious.

In Podcast 69, we talk about coping strategies that actually work — from “shields up” protection to the basket of love and light, to the simple power of one small act of kindness.

Try this today:
 Do one unexpected kindness — and notice what shifts in you.

Podcast 69: Random Acts of Kindness
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In this episode, Sally and Betty reflect on the people who shaped them—teachers, friends, family, and loved ones who have crossed over. They share simple practices for honoring those relationships through gratitude, ritual, and everyday kindness, even in difficult times.

The conversation also returns to a grounding practice often shared by Linda: when something can’t be resolved, place it in the basket of love and light and let it r...

Part Two of a Two-Part Interview with Author Ariel Sarullo
In Podcast 67 (Part 2), we welcome back author Ariel Sarullo to talk about her life in Japan and her behind-the-scenes work at an animation company.

Ariel explains what “anime” means, how Studio Ghibli helped spark her love of Japanese storytelling, and what it really takes to relocate and build a life in another country. She also gives a broad look at the anime producti...

Part One of a Two-Part Interview with Author Ariel Sarullo

A small town never forgets.
It just waits.

In Podcast 66, Part One of our two-part conversation with author Ariel Sarullo, we explore her debut novel The Wild Rose Alliance—a quiet mystery about late coming-of-age, inherited stories, and the long shadow the past casts over the present.

This episode is about:

• Small towns and buried truth
• Bec...

Menopause is not a moment. It’s a season. For many of us, it’s a long one.

In today’s episode, we talk about the emotions that can show up when fertility ends, how family dynamics can shift, and why empathy for yourself is not optional. We also share tools that helped us through the changes, from simple supports to bigger interventions, plus resources you can use right away.

Full episode is up now, and we’re posting the long-form res...

Sally guides a short mindfulness practice using the five senses—simple, grounding, and doable anywhere. This reset helps calm fight-or-flight, quiet racing thoughts, and bring you back into your body.

Practice includes:
• Deep breathing
• Five things you see
• Four things you feel
• Three things you hear
• Two things you smell
• One thing you taste

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Author and spiritualist Theresa Varela joins Two Crones and a Microphone to share a live oracle-card reading and explore how our gifts, ancestors, and inner guidance help us walk with courage and compassion.

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The world feels locked in the red ray—force, threat, intimidation. Our mentor, Oh Shinnáh, taught that a shift is underway toward the violet ray—compassion, balance, repair. The goal isn’t to erase strength. It is to transmute it.

In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday we name the teaching, honor the line of wild, wise women who kept it alive—from Hildegard to Mary Magdalene—and offer four practices you can start now: forgive, self-reflect...

With guest Jen Ragonese, we name the whack-a-mole of symptoms, talk frankly about desire and dryness, and share what helps in the messy middle—movement, herbal supports, and finding a clinician who listens.

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Corn, beans, and squash—the ancient “Three Sisters”—show us how harmony grows from diversity. Join the Crones as they explore Taos Pueblo’s living wisdom, share stories from Oh Shinnáh, and reflect on how we can build community like the Three Sisters do: side by side, rooted in care.

Listen to learn:
– What the Three Sisters planting method teaches about resilience
– How Indigenous wisdom inspires our own creative ...

This week’s Wisdom Wednesday is a little different — we’ve brewed up a special extended long-form reflection: Fire Cider: Intention for Strength in the Dark Season. We also wanted to make sure that our podcast listeners could enjoy our Wisdom Wednesday posts a few more times than usual!

Join Linda Shreve as she walks us through the recipe, the ritual, and the reminder that healing isn’t only in the herbs — it’s also in the...

Reading opens doors; calm helps kids walk through them. Reading specialist Jen Ragonese shares why literacy is “the key to everything,” how a one-minute breath and “luminous roots” steady students before high-stakes tests, and what high expectations look like in underserved classrooms. This episode sits inside our Season 4 frame—Seeking the Wild Woman—where courage is practical and daily. 

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Our 60th episode!

Air is not a metaphor. It’s the medium. In this kickoff to our Wild Woman season, we get practical about breath, voice, and time in nature—how they shift stress, clarity, and courage. We also talk anthem-as-activism (Casablanca), hummingbirds as teachers, and why humming or chanting counts as a real practice.

What you’ll hear:

• “Inhale prayer, exhale intention”: a simple daily ritual you can actually kee...

Two Crones & a Microphone turns four today! 

Year four. Still wild!

This year we’re Seeking the Wild Woman—through seasons and elements, garden and fireside, ancestors and art, bead-making, rosary practice, ritual, movement, and more.
 

Kickoff bonus: a “back-to-school” episode with Jen, a fiercely independent educator who defies norms and builds community from the inside.
We’re bringing more hands-on videos (remember the...

Welcome back to Two Crones and a Microphone. We’re stepping into Season Four—beginning our fourth year of conversations, laughter, and deep dives into the mysteries of living well in this wild, beautiful world. And on Friday, September 5, we’ll mark our fourth anniversary of podcasting together. Three years behind us, a brand-new year ahead—that’s a lot of tea, a lot of storytelling, and a lot of wisdom shared.

We’ve been tending ou...

This summer, each Crone is sharing her favorite episode—and Linda’s pick is a luminous one: “Glimmering” (Ep 27).

Join Betty, Linda, and Sally as they explore the quiet magic of noticing, the power of presence, and the sacred glimmers that guide us through change. If you’re seeking grounded wisdom and gentle encouragement for the season you’re in, this one’s for you.

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I’m Libby, the producer of Two Crones and a Microphone—and this month, we’re offering a beautiful Sacred Gardening Guide to thank our supporters.

If the podcast has been a grounding space for you, we’d love your help keeping it going.

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This Summer, each Crone is choosing her favorite episode—and Sally's pick is the one in which she was introduced to you: Love in Action, Podcast 29.

Episode 29: “Love in Action – Loving Yourself” (Mirror Meditation)
Sally’s Summer Favorite

What does self-love look like when you’ve actually lived some life? This week on Two Crones and a Microphone, Sally brings us her top summer pick: a frank, wide-ranging talk about loving ...