This episode originally aired on the podcast Ghost Gossip and is shared here with permission. Be sure to follow Ghost Gossip and leave Ashley a review to support this amazing paranormal show.

I’m sharing a special crossover episode where I was a guest on Ghost Gossip! We get into the surprisingly natural overlap between crystals and the paranormal — protection, intuition, energy hygiene — plus the very real experience of owning your “weird” when the world wants you to stay quiet and palatable.

In this episode, we cover:

• How I went from orthopedic PA by day to mystic-by-night (and why celestite was my turning point)
• Why crystals + the paranormal world overlap: intuition, sensitivity, and protection
• Beginner-friendly crystal advice: how to choose stones without overthinking it
• Favorite crystals we chat about: emerald, dioptase, celestite, amethyst, labradorite, and obsidian
• Crystal cleansing that doesn’t require a full-moon scavenger hunt: smoke + sound cleansing (bells, incense, palo santo)
• What to watch for when buying crystals online (and why I avoid big-box marketplaces)
• Being a professional and a witchy/ghosty person — and why you don’t have to split yourself into “acceptable” pieces

Links & mentions:

• Follow me on Instagram: @mystical.mama.ash
• Listen to Big Crystal Energy (and my short Tuesday crystal episodes) on all platforms
• Go follow Ghost Gossip for haunted stories, locations, and paranormal community convos

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hc9taLWs49ygIO5y2OKm7?si=e0b19c234a5e4179

Instagram: Instagram

“Be the type of person who carries obsidian in one pocket and curiosity in the other.”

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Amber isn’t technically a stone — it’s fossilized tree resin, hardened sunlight, and ancient memory preserved in gold.

In this episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh explores the science, mythology, and energetic properties of amber — from Baltic trade routes and Dominican fluorescence to Chinese lore that says the souls of tigers live on within it.

This episode is also a quiet tribute to her mom, Amber, whose birthday falls on February 23 — honoring themes of warmth, protection, ancestral healing, and the way love persists across time.

Inside this episode:

• What amber actually is (and why it’s not a mineral)
• Where it’s found around the world
• Amber in folklore and Chinese mythology
• Its connections to Leo and Aquarius
• Solar plexus + crown chakra activation
• Past-life and intergenerational healing work
• Why amber teething necklaces are used — and what science actually says
• A reflection on healing family stories and alchemizing inherited patterns

Amber reminds us: protection doesn’t always look like armor. Sometimes it looks like warmth.

Stay curious. Stay protected. Stay luminous.

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In today’s episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Molly Donlan — cohost of Demystify Magic and author of
Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch’s Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done (released February 17, 2026 on the new moon).

Molly shares her journey from self-described skeptic to practicing witch, including her years working with survivors of sexual violence and how that experience shaped her understanding of healing, agency, and the nervous system.

Together we explore the heart of Mundane Magic: why powerful ritual doesn’t have to be elaborate, how everyday routines can become magical anchors, and how to build a practice that supports your life instead of adding more pressure to it.

This episode is for anyone who wants spirituality that feels real, sustainable, and actually doable — even with a busy life and a sink full of dishes.

In This Episode

• From skeptic to witch: Molly’s path into magic
• Trauma work, burnout, and the nervous system connection
• Why mindfulness was the gateway to magical practice
• The origin of Mundane Magic
• Making daily chores part of your spiritual practice
• ADHD-friendly magic and motivation
• Why aesthetic perfection isn’t required for powerful ritual
• Using what you already have instead of buying more tools3
• The community-built sections of the book (including the famous dust bunnies)
• The “mundane magic witch” identity (and a touch of glamour witch energy)
• Morning coffee sigils and micro-rituals
• Clear quartz and working with crystal frequency
• Favorite reads, travel, and magical items

Memorable Quotes

• “You are the magic.”
• “If it doesn’t bring you joy, it should at least help you get through the other things you have to do.”
• “In this economy? Use what you have.”
• “Your practice doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.”
• “Clear quartz, always.”

Resources & Links

Molly Donlan
Website: mollydonlan.com

Instagram: Instagram

Podcast: Demystify Magic; https://open.spotify.com/show/5oLmISqAAsVOQDMSJ0R10W?si=224fc89978ef4ab2

Book: Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done: Donlan, Molly: 9780593980347: Amazon.com: Books

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

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bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com