Circe meets Gwyneth Paltrow (Witches)

The Femme Files: A History of Iconic Women by Becky Wilde, Ellen Grace & Josie Tipper

Oct 29, 202049:03Society & Culture

Do you want to live deliciously? For our fifth episode we’re casting our attentions to the mythical goddess Circe and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow. These two titans are known as much for their witchery as they are for s...

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