Two Crones and a Microphone

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. 

If you’d like to support classroom supplies...

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.

Support starts at just $3/month and truly makes a difference.
Visit: twocronesandamicrophone.com
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Pour a cup. Tune i...

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 ...

This July, each Crone is choosing her favorite episode—and Betty’s pick is the one that started it all: Grounding.

Why? Because when the world goes full rackarakaroo, grounding is the first best thing you can do for yourself.

In this episode, we share simple tools to calm your body, clear your mind, and connect to the earth—whether you're in a forest or on the subway.

If the podcast has grounded you, we’d love your support.
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In this installment of Travel the Twelve Moons (our series based on our blog and newsletter), Crone Sally reads aloud her summer reflection: “A Banquet for Your Hummers!”

This gentle, sensory essay dives into the joy of feeding hummingbirds—what to offer, what to avoid, and what to plant if you want your garden to become a haven for these little nectar-seekers. Inspired by her sister’s reminder that not everyone reads easily, Sally ...

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.

Support starts at just $3/month and truly makes a difference.

Visit: twocronesandamicrophone.com
Or go straight to: buzzsprout.com/2019424/support

Pour a cup. T...

 In this special Wisdom Wednesday Short, Linda from Two Crones and a Microphone shares how to create a sacred bathing space in your own home—using herbs, salt, intention, and the healing power of water.

This video walks you through a simple ritual using a bowl or bathtub, a tea bag of herbs like lavender or rose, and an affirmation to charge your water with care and presence. Inspired by global traditions and the research of Dr. Mas...

In this episode of Two Crones and a Microphone, we dive into the remarkable life and teachings of Saint Hildegard of Bingen—a mystic, herbalist, composer, and earth-lover who lived nearly 1,000 years ago... and still has plenty to say.

Betty shares her lifelong connection to Hildegard and how her healing work, music, visions, and ecological wisdom resonate today. We talk about crystals, herbs, divine energy, sacred music, and why si...

In this Earth-centered episode of Two Crones and a Microphone, Linda and Betty (with Sally off on a well-earned adventure) share stories, rituals, and grounded wisdom from the planting season. From drumming circles and dream messages to sacred gardening practices and plant spirit communication, this episode offers both inspiration and practical tools.

Whether you're tending a garden, planting in pots, or simply pausing to recon...

What does it mean to truly listen to the land? In this soulful and thought-provoking conversation, Mahala Frye shares her decades of experience working with devas, nature spirits, and sacred land. From her early connection with mountains to her training in Peruvian shamanism and the Perelandra co-creation model, Mahala invites us to imagine a world where energetic healing begins with relationship.

We talk about forest bathing, land ...

In this deeply grounding episode of Two Crones and a Microphone, Betty and Sally explore our sacred relationship with water—from daily habits like showers and dishwashing to ancient rituals of gratitude, blessing, and conservation. With personal stories, spiritual practices, and wisdom passed down from Oh’ Shinnah Fast Wolf, they remind us that water is not just a utility—it is life, mystery, and teacher. Tune in for practical ways...

In this heartwarming episode, Linda and Betty sit down with longtime friend and herbalist Gudrun of Mount Pleasant Herbary in Honesdale, PA. Together, they explore Gudrun’s journey from the Black Forest of Germany to rural Pennsylvania, where she’s built a beloved community hub filled with handcrafted teas, salves, soaps, and more. Gudrun shares her insights on sustainable herbalism, Reiki-infused plant care, and the slow, intentio...