Witchcraft For Dark Times: A Cozy, Feel-Good Chat w/Kelly-Ann Maddox

[@Nuralinde]

“My aim is to survive for the next sixty seconds, and if I can string enough of them together in a necklace of glory then that’s what I’ll be most proud of myself for.” “There is no sense of you’re letting your future deteriorate before you because you’re not doing what you need to do in the now, what you need to do in the now is simply just keep breathing and stay with yourself, just keep breathing. The ultimate form of glory when you’re going through something like that is to just be able to keep living, keep being with yourself, and that’s it, there’s nothing else to reach for.” Thank you for these words, I needed to hear them so much.

[@henry1050]

Man this was so healing. Like Ivy, Kelly-Ann was an integral part of my journey along this path and it's so enriching to see the next "generation" of practitioners in this space give her flowers. I've been following her work for so many years at this point and her perspective is just as riveting and empowering as the day I first stumbled across it. Thank you Kelly-Ann for always leading with authenticity. Your work has allowed me to approach not only my business, but also my everyday life with my own authentic heart.

[@JenEman74]

Oooh, ladies, thank you. Just what we need today: Kelly-Ann & Ivy, my favorite witches on YT ❤❤❤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

@@JenEman74 🥹🖤🖤

[@natnat_o3]

Relate❤

[@guelkaratas5164]

Currently binching all her videos...perfect 💗💫

[@alyssakira8320]

OMG the crossover we all wanted! Kelly-Ann is the 🐐! So happy to see two such inspirational chaos witches in the same video!!!

[@joltofjulia1322]

❤🎉❤

[@themetamystic]

Love this! Yessss

[@Numina_]

This was wonderful❤ thank you

[@kelly-annmaddox]

Thank you so much for all the lovely comments, darlings. Ivy, it was truly a pleasure. ❤❤❤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

🖤🖤🖤

[@sorceress_eye]

🎉🎉❤❤

[@sorceress_eye]

You definitely deserve it after all these wonderful years of having you, thank you Kelly for being here with us 🙏🏾❤️

[@JaviPalabra]

I resonate with this individual! My overall practice! The intersect of Trauma, Mental Health, Acculturation Gaps and Community Building within my self empowering and healing work, and my work with others. The bit on Repressed Emotions (WORD!) Ase O!

[@jleethz]

Oooooo so much love for you both! Been following you both for a long time, it’s amazing that you two finally connected! ❤

[@Beatriz-ff6jx]

such a treat ! thank you!

[@scorpion_witch]

You two are the kind of women I would love to have a hot tea with and just talk for hours. This was so comforting during such a hard time. Thank you both! 🖤

[@reshenewells3649]

Follow both of you on KZbin glad you are teaming up

[@thistle.thieves]

Man! Thorn a bit ago, now Kelly and Ivy! You guys are like for sure probably my top three favorite creators 😍 thank you so much for coming together, you guys really have impacted my practice and life in such a positive way. Thank you for the amazing conversations and for your voices in our community 🩶

[@scorpion_witch]

Right! I was just thinking "geez! Two amazing collabs! My heart is full" Three of the best! 🖤🖤🖤

[@user-fk3rw6rm3y]

Thorn and now Kelly-Ann!!! with Ivy!!! Making my days lately!

[@ceres090]

I also keep all my notes and musings in the same journal. Each thought has a little color coded dot next to it for reference later, but that's really all I do to keep "separate" my witch-life from my other thoughts. It's very freeing and streamlined. Maybe one day I'll scan all the pages with my witch-specific thoughts and plans and make a separate book. But for now, it's nice to see all my thoughts and plans in one place and see how my mind was working that day.

[@lanijay5664]

My two favorite creators!! Y'all have changed my life for the better in so many ways ❤

[@homeiswheretheartis1194]

I was just going to comment this !! This collaboration is everything 🫠

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I appreciate this so much! 🖤🖤

[@Pr3ttyL0v3]

Wow, if you hadn't said the timing was accidental, I would've thought you deliberately set this up as an emergency comfort chat after what just transpired in the US. I definitely needed a talk about how to get through dark times now. Put the book on my wishlist, thanks, great interview.

[@susanmiller8261]

Oh yeah same here.

[@HappilyNeverAfter]

I had put this book in my wishlist ages ago and didn't realize it had finally released. I also noticed I had some Kindle credits so it was a perfectly timed reminder to go buy it!

[@Asoka_79]

I found Kelly-Ann's channel last month when I was getting called back to learning. I'm so happy to see this video with both of you. I've definitely gotta add her books to my ever growing list of witchy/occult books.

[@tayl.8398]

Such a well-timed and comforting watch.

[@amberraynepeltier9386]

Best feeling ever is being in the middle of nowhere screaming with your entire might in a pasture during a rain storm!! Letting out rage is SO important! So relieving and I love you see folks talking about it especially women/queer/poc any minority that has been oppressed systematically, the rage builds up and destroys us from the inside out we must release ourselves from it

[@amberraynepeltier9386]

To* see not you see lol

[@IAMtheoneyoulovetolove]

I love you so much Kelly-Ann

[@huskyclan345]

THANK YOU!!!

[@trixjoyce]

I got this book as soon as it came out in Sweden and I haven’t read it yet but I will tonight. My witchcraft practice really took off after trauma. I’m an SA survivor (and also a CSA survivor) and I already did practice witchcraft but after the assault and was in therapy I also used my spirituality as my tool to express myself and to do “self-therapy”. I started with shadow work and it really took off right there. When I heard about this book from Hearth Witch channel I knew I had to have it. Thank you for this conversation❤

[@DARKH3ARTMICHELLEM38]

Absolutely loved this I also feel that scream cleansing is my way of showing that I'm still in control and it certainly works although I don't make it a habit but the environment I live amongst does hold alot of negative energy that seems to want to tackle 😂..really enjoyed this vid ..I'm certainly thinking of purchasing the book, thankyou ❤

[@GramaSagefeather]

One of the most important conversations ever. Thank you for all the things. I'm 67, and am in awe of your intelligence and courage. Thank you both.

[@lunawolf3645]

The section on rage rituals really made me feel heard. I don't know if it's an experience thing but when you lived in rage and craved to be feared, once you end rage's reign, it becomes much easier to decipher. If it's a recent ending relationship with rage, it can be scary to try and release it in a healthy way, but after years of listening, compromising, letting it have it's voice, it becomes easier to decipher healthy rage versus unhealthy. If you're used to stuffing rage, I can see why you would think rage rituals would be harmful, and it could very well be the first few times, since you've stuffed it so long, and you slowly gain control of it. Unfortunately, our parents never taught us how to properly regulate ourselves nor did they show us, in a lot of instances, healthy ways to deal with anger.

[@scarletlea5748]

Two of my favourite KZbin ladies together! What a lovely video. Very inspiring and the book sounds great. I do want to scream into a pillow now, I think it would help me at times in my life at the moment. Was never allowed to show anger or tears as a child so the thought of that is very appealing to me. Thank you two lovely ladies ❤

[@TheThunderWitch24]

I'm a new witchy channel and i aspire to be like Kelly-Ann and Ivy ⭐✨💫 Thank you for making this side of youtube a better place! ❤

[@strangetenderness]

kellyann is literally the personification of pure poetry. how can someone be such an earth angel 👼🏼 she makes me cry and feel held too and when you teared up so did i 😭

[@strangetenderness]

just finished the video. you guys are the coolest girls in the world. bravo babes 🥹

[@bostrickland4970]

Thank you both for this 🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 👁️ well done .

[@sorceress_eye]

Wonderful, I myself am currently in this space in this dark place in my life, and it was such a delight hearing from both of you and Kelly I thought this. I definitely will see if I can check out that book a lot of good nuggets in this wonderful video, thank you❤❤❤

[@AlexGreeneHypnotist]

I needed this video tonight. It just might inspire me to journal. Much love and Blessed Be to the both of you ❤

[@damionvine1754]

I was late to Kelly-Ann’s channel but She is such an inspirational woman and now two inspirational women coming together is fantastic, I have mad respect for this content, many thanks to you both 🙏

[@RhythWrites]

LOVE how much you uplift each other in this chat- so deserved

[@Lunarclaireity]

SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU BOTH!!! Loved this ♥️♥️♥️ and Kelly, bought your book (DUH)! So excited to dive in 🥰

[@nikkihall7994]

I love Kelly-Ann and would have eventually bought this regardless, but in the wake of the election, I had to buy it immediately.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I think it's going to bring comfort to a lot of people!

[@Pipercalling]

My kids have/had a lot of anxiety in middle and high school. I would tell them to go inside my car and just scream. Get it out. Never knew it had a name! Big fan of both of you and can’t wait to read the book. ☺️

[@bostrickland4970]

Love your voice!!! ❤🔥

[@cindygumucio6631]

Oh you two are wonderful together! Thank you for your insights!!!! I’m almost 70, all my kids and grandkids know I’m a witch and they don’t mind at all!😂 I’ve got a couple granddaughters that are interested and we do things together but mostly……no one bats an eye! They don’t care at all! I kinda wish they were a little more scandalized by me! (Cackles) ✌🏼🖤😘

[@susanmiller8261]

My kids don't care. I think my youngest knew i was a witch before I did. Lol

[@billybanjostewart1855]

Thank you and I could very much see the sorrow in your eyes, my friend. I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m eating it up. I’m a 66-year-old trans man who has been a witch since 1982. I come from the Reclaiming and the Anderson Feri tradition of witchcraft. I’m in three different books that I know of on witchcraft, but I’m very dyslexic so I’ve never written anything myself. I’m saying all this just to empower you as somebody younger!! you are the next generation who we’ve passed the wand to and you’re doing it damn good job. I just wanted to reach out and give you a virtual hug And thank you for your show last night without saying anything you said a lot and I ordered that book immediately

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you for sharing such kind words; it is greatly appreciated! 🖤🖤

[@pyrohoshi]

& Before I even dive into this video I'd like to just say following on from so many other commenters, I am so epically excited for this conversation! I respect Kelly-Ann Maddox as both a person, a woman, a tarot teacher & a practitioner. So pleased to see this collab happening 🖤🧡🖤 Thank you

[@WitchyLady21]

Thank you for this. I love, love, love your idea about including everything in one journal. Makes so much sense!

[@Elennalore]

What a nice surprise to have a chance to listen to a discussion of my two favourite YT witches! Thank you for arranging this

[@lucrecialucrecia4856]

You two are just beautiful people. We talk human, we can scream, laugh, give a better shape to the past, walk in the woods, journal and work inside the cave.

[@ClaudiaDCD]

Thank you for posting this! Nice timing, seasonally, and otherwise

[@heatherfoxandhawk]

Kelly Ann and Ivy , this is so rad. The two of you and only a few other creators have basically become an integral part of my practice. So grateful for this gift from you both. And I absolutely love Witch in Darkness , it is a treasure ❤

[@theorymoon7472]

I’ve watched Kelly-Ann since I started my practice 8 years ago and have had a couple of readings with her! Love this convo and can’t wait to get her new book! ❤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

So glad you have gotten to experience her readings!! She's a gem!

[@queenofthecrossroads2613]

Loved her book! It was truly a spiritual medicinal masterpiece! You go Kelly!

[@ScottishWitchSorcha]

29:32 yep 😂 I used to make to make "My potion recipes" 😂 Made with tea bags, milk, juice, coffee, sugar, salt 😂😂😂😂 Whatever was available in the kitchen cupboards 😂 then sit my daddy down & force him to eat it. 😅 Oh wow! lmao! Memories 😂❤

[@tanyaabel1543]

This was so so good. So many nuggets of wisdom ❤

[@toxacokami7216]

I’m in the USA. Heeeellllppp!!!

[@michellesmith7979]

Loved Kelly-Ann`s first book. Currently working my way through the second. Great interview Ladies😊

[@emmettnet]

absolutely agreed -- this was SUCH a healing conversation. the part about repressing rage and anger hits so deep...i know just a few months ago, i actually allowed myself to scream at the top of my lungs in my car (in an empty parking lot), and it was so cathartic. also...just bought Witch in Darkness on Kindle. :) i've really been struggling to finish a book for a while now, but this conversation and your passion for Kelly-Ann's work really sold me. i'm excited to read it!

[@astridstu6222]

Loved this interview ❤ ordered the book immediately after 🎉

[@urgirlie22]

well just nought it on audible so lets see 😊

[@spacewagon]

Great to see Kelly-Ann here as such an inspiring and insightful voice in the community. Appreciate the discussion and thank you both! Blessed be 🙏🙌

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@eveywrens]

Great and timely interview! Feel validated as I'm also terrified of the dark. A long time back I went caving with my boss for the first time. At the start it was fun, chimneying up narrow spaces, crawling on my belly through the mud. We got really deep in the cave. Apparently, it is a tradition among cavers to turn off all the lights. I don't know how long the lights were out, an eternity? At the point where I thought I would start screaming and never stop they turned the lights back on. That experience encapsulates witch in darkness. ❤

[@Grey_Chaote]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Two of my favorite creators in one video! I just received my "Witch in Darkness" book, and I cannot wait to dive into it 🖤✨

[@xavi9132]

I loved this video sooo much, I could watch 5 more hours of you two talking. Please get together for another video at some point in the future 💗

[@cookiesontoast9981]

This video just made me want to give a big hug to both of you! 🤗 Thank you for the healing morning listening.

[@mlina1985]

I love Kelly -Ann! Awesome interview!

[@egidiozarrella2905]

This video is so needed. Two of my favourite witches and occultists. Love the KZbin content. Over coming months many people need to listen to this podcast and take the lessons. This is going to be so precious to keep the light. Let's hear more from both of you. Have both of Kelly Ann's books. They are brilliant. Waiting for yours Ivy. Always great conversations - thank you both and thank you Ivy for organising it.

[@pleaseuseturnsignals]

Just got the book in today!!! Woot! (Witch in Darkness)

[@elineeugenie5224]

You two... made each other laugh, and me too Just wonderful It's so good you're both here🤗

[@violetsidhe]

😻 currently fan girling…. Thorn last interview and Kelly-Ann now. Thank you 🙏

[@sambucus.nox93]

Witch in darkness is a very needed book! Brilliant idea 💡 I have it and can highly recommend it. Especially for those who think they can't do magic while troubled, depressed or sad. ❤❤ Thanks Ivy for supporting this.

[@kaileia_4]

Oh my god this morning, THIS morning I was literally thinking I wish Ivy would interview Kelly-Ann!! 💜🩵💚

[@charlesalwyn3486]

I really appreciated the discussion of rage and expressing rage. I think it’s so important to express whatever you are feeling so you can let it out…I don’t think it’s good to bottle anything up inside. I think we all know that we feel better after a good cry session…the release of that energy is freeing and brings about a bit of calmness and peace. Rage is the same…I think it’s dangerous to keep it bottled in an allowed to fester.

[@jenniferleftwich7]

Ivy thank you so much for sharing those Kelly has been a long time favorite of mine you as well and I absolutely love her book rebel witch has really helped me along the way and my practice it's truly an amazing book

[@LailokenScathach]

Oh Kelly is great! I remember her from the FB group KZbin Pagans when I was in it. Thank you for this interview, it was a pleasure to hear from her.

[@sallybennett5758]

I LOVE journaling too. I have been journaling since 18. I am 51! Sadly I don't have my former journals, but I LOVE the idea of poppet work in a journal, that is really cool! I'm definitely going to try that. I agree with Kelly that I would be so lost without my journaling. I can't function really without it. It's free therapy for me and it's where I do my best witch work. I LOVE Kelly's new book, btw...I lost my brother this past September and it was helpful to me, cause I was already in a dark place, even before his death. So thank you Kelly!! I did comment on her channel, about getting her book, not sure if I told her I loved it? But I do...thank you both for this video. I love watching any videos by both of you. Thank you ❤

[@Alex_0823]

So so so psyched for this chat. Kelly-Ann is fabulous and your interviews are always so engaging. Thank you both!! ❤❤❤

[@thenerdykrisz]

I cant wait to get ahold of Kelly-Ann's books now. :) also i gotta say, Ivy you continue to be a fantastic interviewer!

[@IvyTheOccultist]

That means a lot; thank you!! ♥️

[@yourimaginaryenemy]

Witch In Darkness is fantastic! Highly recommend it. 💜

[@proofreadersandi]

Oh FLIP!!!!!! I LOVE KELLY-ANN MADDOX!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤ and you!!! Wow!!!! This is perfect timing too ✨ thank you.

[@seekingvision]

Thank you both so much ♥️ I really needed to hear your discussion today 🖤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

🖤🖤

[@dijankauskas]

I really need this today, so the timing is fantastic. Thank you so much. I have barely been able to get out of bed lately, so it's been very dark here.

[@IvyTheOccultist]

Sending you love 🖤

[@jonathanphillips9637]

Omfg YESSSS!! I love this collab

[@Kruella_de_Vile]

Immediately bought Rebel Witch 🖤

[@robzombie69]

it's crazy how much i relate to the both of you, ive been watching kelly ann's videos for so long now that it's basically part of my practice to sit down & have a chat about witchcraft with her lol 🖤

[@amymitchell7715]

I just bought this book two weeks ago! I went into a little book shop in Columbus to use the bathroom and they were so nice to me so I asked where their witchy section was and that was literally the only book they had. Lol but it just absolutely called to me and I haven't got a chance to start reading it yet but I'm so excited to get into it! I've been pretty lost lately so I think I was exactly where I needed to be at that moment! 🥰🖤

[@christinabarquero1315]

Awwww I had been waiting for this video Ivy Thank you ❤❤❤

[@witheredgremlin]

Kelly looks so much like Anna Paquin, beautiful!!!!

[@tarotherway]

OMGG Kelly-Ann Maddox needs no introduction 🤩. I wish I could have started journaling sooner like in my 20’s. I’m struggling with it 😅. I too couldn’t figure out what to do with all these journals for topics, trying to keep them organized. It’s chaotic and it’s intimidating …. I had to laugh 😆 I am moving forward with ONE ☝🏼 and hope that I can keep up. Thank you Ivy this was 🤌🏼awesome….get some rest 😍

[@IvyTheOccultist]

🖤🖤🖤

[@luckywaddles]

Well this is certainly timely. Looking forward to watching this.

[@jenniferleftwich7]

Same😁😁. I have a journal that has this that and the other it's just everything in one big journal

[@charmich3627]

Omg snap! thank you so much! this was amazing to see and hear watching Kelly - Ann and you together...my favorite go too's🥰🥰again, thank you so much

[@JenB426]

I have lotus tattoos on my foot and chest because of No Mud, No Lotus! The book and Thich Nhat Hahn in general are fantastic. This whole convo was incredibly comforting 💖

[@proofreadersandi]

Damn I cried so much 😢❤

[@IvyTheOccultist]

🫂🫶

[@Sundaymagpie]

Kellyanne is also my warm hug channel.

[@Sundaymagpie]

Also: Kellyann’s shirt is giving me LIIIIFE!

[@sharoningersoll3928]

Two of my favorites💖

[@xtials]

I think this is my favorite collab so far 🥹❤️😍✨ thank you! ☺️

[@IvyTheOccultist]

🥹🖤🖤🖤

[@StarsFromScarsPresents]

this brought me so much joy and comfort! Thank you both so much! =D

[@AmyLlewellyn]

Kelly-Ann and Ivy in the same video?! Did you babes read my dream journal?! Thank you both so much for all of your words. 💞

[@reshenewells3649]

Thank you ivy and Kelly Ann for this video will be looking for witch in the darkness book I loved rebel witch

[@emilywaddell1584]

I love this so much. ❤ I'm struggling so much right now. I lost my mom in May and my fur baby I had for 19 hrs a month ago. I think this book is exactly what I need. Thank you again.

[@emilywaddell1584]

19 years

[@IvyTheOccultist]

I'm so sorry you're struggling right now 🫂 holding space for you and sending you an energetic hug!

[@emilywaddell1584]

@IvyTheOccultist thank you

[@jenniferleftwich7]

Side note I received my book Angels and archangels by Damien echols, it's a game changer I have learned so much about the difference between them and how to work with them in my practice if I choose to, I feel like it's always great to have knowledge and understanding and wisdom of other things to use in your magic

[@tracySotto]

I love these interviews that you do, they are fabulous. Thankyou ❤

[@ilap381]

Thanks for this beautiful convo from 2 of my fave! As a child not only in nature, but also after family lunches I would collect all the leftovers from the glasses and combine them in a magick powerful potion 😁 also, I felt totally called out about having separate journals 😂 time for me to alchemize them all 🩷