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

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The Crystal Library: Rutilated Quartz | Lunar New Year & the Year of the Fire Horse

Happy Lunar New Year and welcome back to The Crystal Library.
This episode airs on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year—a powerful energetic threshold where one cycle closes and another begins.

Today, Ashleigh explores Rutilated Quartz, a crystal threaded with light and direction, and why it is the perfect ally as we transition out of the Year of the Snake and into the bold, fast-moving Year of the Fire Horse.

🔮 In This Episode:

• What the Lunar New Year represents and why it’s a true energetic reset
• Leaving the introspective, shadow-focused Year of the Snake
• Entering the Year of the Fire Horse: movement, courage, visibility, and momentum
• The science of Rutilated Quartz and its golden rutile inclusions
• Historical lore, symbolism, and spiritual meaning of this crystal
• How Rutilated Quartz supports breakthrough healing, creativity, and manifestation
• Why this stone helps channel Fire Horse energy without burnout
• Psychic protection, emotional release, and support for healers and space-holders
• How to work with Rutilated Quartz for intention setting and aligned action

Drawing from Crystal Basics and The Crystal Bible, this episode weaves together crystal wisdom, Lunar New Year traditions, and practical ways to move forward with clarity and purpose.

🌑 Reflection Prompts:

• What momentum am I ready for now?
• What thread am I being asked to follow?
• Where do I need focused courage instead of hesitation?

May this Lunar New Year bring focused fire, aligned manifestation, and energy that moves with intention.

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In this special episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Kim Charlson, the voice channel behind **Vessel & Voice—and a trans-channel who works closely with her guide, Monty.

This conversation is intentionally intuitive and wide-ranging: how Kim first spontaneously voice-channeled, what “channeling” actually means (hint: it’s broader than most people realize), why crystals are powerful training tools for discernment, and how to approach the non-physical with groundedness, safety, and sovereignty.

If you’ve been curious about spirit guides, energetic boundaries, or what a channeling session really looks like behind the scenes—this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What voice channeling is (and how it differs from broader forms of channeling)
• Kim’s first spontaneous channeling experience—and the validation that confirmed it was real
• Why many people are “channeling” more often than they think (especially intuitive crystal people)
• Using crystals as stable energy anchors to build discernment and psychic vocabulary
  • Kim shares crystals she worked with early on, including citrine and Isua stone
• “Light” vs “dark” energetic aesthetics—without the morality overlay (and why preference isn’t “bad”)
• When someone might seek channeling: practical guidance, bigger spiritual questions, new perspective
• The foundations of safe channeling: grounding, nervous system safety, opening energetic centers
• Why movement can be grounding (including ADHD-friendly approaches) and why there’s no one “right” method
• Important nuance: not everyone should channel, especially if dissociation is part of someone’s mental health picture
• Green flags vs red flags in channeled guidance
  • Empowering guidance vs “fear + shoulds + control” energy
• Kim’s channeling process with Monty: invocation, verification, Q&A style sessions, and “human tending”
• The “iracular experience”: when the energy of what you receive shifts you—beyond logic or explanation
• Kim’s personal story: from marketing agency hustle, burnout, and a major health crisis… to energy healing and channeling
• Why it’s never “too late” to begin: your path can open at any age—and often does

Mentioned in the episode:

• Opening the Door (where Ashleigh first heard Kim)
• Crystals for training/grounding + discernment: citrine, quartz, Isua stone, impactite, petrified palm root, labradorite, smoky quartz (and more)

Connect with Kim:

• Podcast: Vessel & Voice (audio + video on YouTube)
• Social: @KimCharlson (most platforms)
• Free “Meet Your Spirit Guides” meditation + mini channeled course on bravery at: kimcharlson.com

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In this episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh explores a crystal unlike any she’s covered before: Agni Manitite, also known as Pearl of Fire.

Discovered through conversation rather than intuition, this rare natural glass entered Ashleigh’s awareness after learning it is the favorite stone of Kim Charlson, host of the Vessel & Voice podcast and an upcoming guest on Big Crystal Energy.

Agni Manitite is an extremely rare stone primarily found in Java, Indonesia, and is often classified as a tektite—though its exact formation is still debated. Believed to have formed through extreme heat and impact, most known specimens are now underwater, contributing to its scarcity and mystery. Unlike Moldavite, Agni Manitite cannot simply be unearthed from farmland, making ethical sourcing especially important.

In this episode, Ashleigh focuses heavily on the science and origin of Agni Manitite, including:

• What tektites are and how Agni Manitite differs from Moldavite
• Why some sources classify it as a pseudotektite
• How extreme heat, pressure, and rapid cooling shape natural glass
• Why the lack of a documented impact crater adds to its intrigue

The episode also explores the stone’s energetic reputation, particularly its association with the solar plexus chakra, personal will, confidence, leadership, and manifestation through action. Rather than wishful thinking, Agni Manitite is often described as working with focused intention—amplifying effort, clarity, and direction.

Ashleigh reflects on why this stone resonates so deeply with themes of voice, leadership, and visibility, and why discovering it through conversation feels especially meaningful. Agni Manitite becomes a reminder that not all wisdom arrives loudly—and that there is still so much to learn.

The episode closes with a reflection on contained fire: not the kind that burns everything down, but the kind that knows where it’s going.

Reflection question from this episode:
What kind of fire are you carrying—and what are you actively working to bring into form?

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Be sure to listen for Ashleigh’s upcoming conversation with Kim Charlson later this week.

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In this final installment of the zodiac series, Ashleigh explores Aquarius season as a time of collective awakening, disruption, and heightened awareness. Against the backdrop of global and social unrest, this episode reframes Aquarius energy as an invitation to stay informed without burning out—balancing consciousness with nervous-system care.

Ashleigh shares Aquarius correspondences, supportive crystals, a gentle seasonal ritual, a wisdom-building practice, and closes with a collective tarot pull from her winter deck.

In This Episode

• Why Aquarius season feels loud, activating, and uncomfortable before it feels liberating
• Aquarius as the sign of collective consciousness and awakening
• Working with awareness without overwhelm
• Crystals for regulation, discernment, and grounded engagement
• A simple Aquarius season ritual: Staying Awake Without Burning Out
• Aquarius correspondences:
  • Symbol: The Water Bearer
  • Element: Air
  • Ruling Planet: Uranus
  • Tarot Suit: Swords
• The Wisdom Wormhole practice from Intention Obsession
• A collective tarot pull from the Seasons of the Witch: Winter Tarot

Key Takeaway

Awareness does not require self-sacrifice. Aquarius season reminds us that staying engaged, informed, and conscious is most powerful when paired with boundaries, discernment, and rest.

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In this episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh explores blue sapphire as a stone of truth, integrity, discipline, and calm during turbulent times.

The episode opens with a clear acknowledgment of the current state of affairs and a refusal to spiritualize or normalize harm. Witchcraft, spirituality, and magic are framed as inherently political—calling us to use our voices, our power, and our discernment responsibly.

Ashleigh traces the history and lore of blue sapphire, a stone traditionally worn by rulers, clergy, and spiritual leaders to symbolize moral authority and alignment with higher truth. She explores what makes blue sapphire distinct from other sapphires, its association with endurance and long-term clarity, and its role as a support for authentic self-expression.

Drawing from Judy Hall and Nicholas Pearson, this episode also covers blue sapphire’s connection to the throat chakra, nervous system regulation, mental clarity, and disciplined spiritual communication—making it a powerful ally for speaking out and resting well.

The episode closes with accessible ways to work with blue sapphire energy even if you don’t own the stone, including journal prompts, a simple meditation, and a ritual centered on integrity and aligned action.

Resources and links for those who wish to learn more or take action will be included in the show notes.

Resources for Communities - Immigrant Defense Project

Know Your Rights | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC

TAKE ACTION: Stop ICE's Deadly Detention Expansion & Mass Arrests

Rapid Response | CCIJ

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