
Circle of Influence (Bonus Show S2E15.1)
In this bonus podcast we explore how the idea of a "circle of influence" as described in Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pe...
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The Placebo Magick Podcast explores theatrical spiritual practice for skeptical atheists: why and how to cast spells, brew potions, commune with spirits, and hack the human brain all while u...

In this bonus podcast we explore how the idea of a "circle of influence" as described in Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pe...

The origin story and thought process behind the Vast Ten-Acre Realm of Habdur. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back...

A wide-ranging conversation on Halloween, horror films, the veil between worlds, and all things spooky with Patreon supporter Josh and frien...

Why do we fantasize about the apocalypse? Today we explore the connections between mindfulness, the veil between worlds, and the longing for...

My experiments journeying through portals to the spirit world! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patr...

Today on the Bonus Show: Reading as a daily spiritual practice. What makes certain books more "nourishing" than others, more suitable for st...

Today we explore a simple, cheap, drug-free means of hallucinating using the Ganzfeld effect, along with related phenomena and possible uses...

On today's Bonus Show episode we discuss the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing by...

How to use placebo magick to help cope with coronavirus isolation. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of...

Today I share my reasoning and process as I begin willing into existence a "tulpa", a super-lifelike imaginary friend! For more info about t...

We discuss augmented reality as a metaphor for looking at the world through a Placebo Magick lens! Support the show on Patreon to gain acces...

A lightning round of mini-topics for the Placebo Magick Podcast's finale. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Pat...

An important announcement about the podcast, and a variety of mini-topics. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Pa...

Exploring the challenges and roadblocks of trying to live according to science. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show...

Discussing an unhealthy type of self-care that swings between extreme discipline and extreme excess. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice me...

Exploring what the art form of theatre can teach us about placebo magick and self-care. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support t...

Exploring how the contents of our homes affect the contents of our consciousness. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the sho...

Secretly practicing magick in plain sight. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patr...

Differentiating the world as we subjectively experience it from objective reality. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the sh...

A lightning round of mini-topics! "Metaphor is magickal", Tools Not Rules, a new approach to a grimoire, and more. Call 1-989-318-4118 to le...

What is ritual, anyway? Why use ritual? Hidden Brain episode on ritual: "An Ancient Solution to Modern Problems" Call 1-989-318-4118 to leav...

Calling on the help of saints and sages in your spiritual practice. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon t...

Meaning-making for skeptical atheists. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-...

Exploring the magickal uses of parasocial relationships. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain acce...

How simple living can improve the quality of your consciousness. In Secret Spells & Riddlesome Rituals: a ritual to transfer the essence of...

Celebrating the 50th episode of the Placebo Magick Podcast with some reflection on making the show, some listener voicemails, and a rapid-fi...

Contrasting two different perspectives on being good. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access...

Finding a healthy balance in your sense of identity. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show ! Join t...

Saving money through spiritual practice. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show ! Join the discussio...

Gardening as a spiritual and magickal practice. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show ! Join the di...

Atheist witch YouTuber Sedna Woo joins us to discuss using magick for creative inspiration and flow! Sedna Woo on YouTube Sedna Woo's Etsy s...

Breaking down the self into three archetypes: the Philosopher, the Doggo, and the Lizard. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our...

Introducing the concept of aliefs, contrasted with beliefs. Referenced: Explanatory video from Yale psychologist Laurie Santos "Alief and Be...

Forgiving yourself for messing up on your goals and values. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show !...

Musing about how religion and magick might change in the decades to come. Referenced: Daniel DeSteno on the Ten Percent Happier podcast How...

Tips for using magick to summon the spirits of the dead! (Or the not-quite-dead...) Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreo...

Magick and brain hacks for reducing screen time and its negative impacts! Resources: Politics Is For Powe r by Eitan Hersh Also hear Eitan H...

I share a number of different book, podcast, and video recommendations for placebo mages. Books Religion for Atheists: A Non-believers Guide...

Special guest Winter joins me to discuss magick and meaning-making in a city environment. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our...

Magick on a budget, magick in small living spaces, and low-maintenance magick. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exc...

In this informal episode I share how my practice has changed over time. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive...

Special guest Tristan walks me through a basic introduction to astrology. See Durmak's birth chart here. You can get a professional reading...

Examining Jesus' teaching and healing through a placebo magick lens. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bon...

The pressure we put on ourselves as mages to measure up to imaginary standards. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Ex...

Using defensive and offensive spells to deal with problem people like your ex, your boss, or your parents. Resources for abuse: Articles on...

Star Wars as a spiritual tool, a universal myth, and a contemporary religion. In Magick Mailbag: Patreon supporter Hamsa shares a ritual for...

Using placebo magick to lift the curse of procrastination. In Secret Spells & Riddlesome Rituals: Forgiving someone using a paper doll. Supp...

How to transmute bad moods into good moods using the Philosopher's Stone of mindfulness. In Magick Mailbag: E-mails from Kyle Fisher about h...

Today we discuss the wizardly tome Religion for Atheists: A Non-believers Guide to the Uses of Religion by philosopher Alain de Botton. In S...

Enjoy this little "DVD extra"—an introduction to mindfulness, including a brief guided meditation at the end. Support the show on Patreon to...