Religion & SpiritualitySpiritualityExplicit

Delusional Witch Juice

Heather Nations

Witchcraft, folklore, occult history, and metaphysics — served with a heavy pour of delusion. Each week, Heather digs into the strange hidden history, fact behind folklore, and mysteries of the metaphysics, separating the history from the hype (and occasionally embracing the hype anyway). It's part history lecture, part séance, part group chat. Unfiltered, well-researched, and made especially for delusional witches.

Play

Open in

22 episodes
weekly
Avg 42 min
English

Episodes 22

Newest Oldest Longest

All20 Unplayed20 In progress0 Played0

Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.

S5 · E11
Thursday · 26 min
Why Witches Won't Make Moon Water on a Lunar Eclipse
Why is regular full-moon water considered magical, but eclipse water is treated like the LaCroix of chaos? In this episode of Delusional Witch Stews, Heather investigates where our beliefs about full moons, moon water, and “chaotic eclipse energy” actually come from. We’re talking lunar madness, historically inaccurate werewolves, modern Wiccan esbats, celestial dragons, moon-eating jaguars, Mesopotamian eclipse omens, and the deeply inconvenient question: should you make eclipse water or not? The answer is less about a universal witchcraft rule and more about the story you believe the eclipse is telling. CHAPTERS 00:00 Tonight’s lunar eclipse 00:20 The usual full-moon rules 01:11 Why is eclipse water considered dangerous? 02:08 Why humans think the full moon is powerful 04:48 Werewolves and modern moon folklore 06:17 Full moons, Wicca, and esbats 08:09 Where did moon water come from? 10:14 The science of a lunar eclipse 11:42 Dragons, jaguars, and monsters eating the moon 14:30 Mesopotamian eclipse omens 17:28 Why eclipses became symbols of chaos 19:02 Is eclipse water actually dangerous? 21:12 When magical symbolism meets physics 23:12 Should you make eclipse water? 24:49 Two different stories about the moon 26:09 Closing RESEARCH & FURTHER READING • NASA — August 27–28, 2026 Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5672 • The Metropolitan Museum of Art — The Solar Eclipse and the Substitute King https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/solar-eclipse-substitute-king • PubMed — The Influence of the Lunar Cycle on Psychiatric Emergency Consultations https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41845243/ • PubMed — No Effect of Lunar Cycle on Psychiatric Admissions or Emergency Evaluations https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17256692/ • Scott Cunningham — The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews If you enjoyed this trip down the lunar rabbit hole, follow Delusional Witch Stews and share the episode with the witch in your life who already has a jar sitting outside.
S5 · E9
August 20 · 42 min
The Strange History of Fortune Telling: From Royal Astrologers to Zoltar
This week on Delusional Witch Juice, I discuss the real history of fortune telling and how the creepy crystal ball fortune teller is way younger than you think. From ancient Chinese oracle bones and Mesopotamian diviners to Queen Elizabeth I’s astrologer John Dee and a celebrity astrologer consulting America’s financial elite, predicting the future was once serious business. Plus the history of scrying, why tarot cards were originally a game, how the Romani fortune teller stereotype developed, the rise of coin-operated fortune telling machines, and why Magic 8-Balls, fortune cookies, cootie catchers, and even modern algorithms prove we still really hate not knowing what happens next. 00:00 — Intro 03:39 — The Basics 05:47 — Scrying & Other Divination Tools 08:12 — Where Did Fortune Telling Come From? 11:16 — Advisor to the Queen 14:12 — Fortune Telling on Wall Street 16:29 — How Dictators used Fortune Telling 18:51 — When it Became Illegal 22:56 — Tarot and Divination 26:53 — Romani Does Not = Fortune Teller 30:00 — Woman with The Crystal Ball 32:23 — Magic 8 Balls and Cootie Catchers 35:23 — The Need to Know SOURCES & FURTHER READING The Metropolitan Museum of Art — “Before Fortune-Telling: The History and Structure of Tarot Cards” The early history of tarot as a card game and its much later association with occultism and fortune telling. Read at The Met The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Shang Dynasty Oracle Bones Examples of inscribed bones used in ancient Chinese royal divination. Explore the collection Smarthistory / Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art — “Oracle Bone, Shang Dynasty” How Shang rulers used ox bones and tortoise shells to ask questions about war, illness, weather, hunting and other concerns. Read the article British Museum — Dr. Dee’s Magical Mirror The obsidian mirror associated with Elizabethan scholar, astrologer and occultist John Dee. View the British Museum object Royal Museums Greenwich — John Dee John Dee’s work in astrology, navigation, alchemy, his relationship with Elizabeth I and his attempts to communicate with angels through scrying. Read at Royal Museums Greenwich J. Paul Getty Museum — “Rising Signs: The Medieval Science of Astrology” Astrology’s role in medieval medicine, agriculture, divination and royal courts, including rulers consulting astrologers about marriages and military outcomes. Read at Getty Science History Institute — “Disorderly Persons” The history of fortune-telling laws, witchcraft and vagrancy statutes, Romani stereotypes, gender and the transformation of fortune telling from supposed magic into alleged fraud. Read at Science History Institute Bible Gateway — Deuteronomy 18:10–13 One of the major biblical prohibitions against divination, omens, sorcery, mediums and consulting the dead. Read the passage The Vatican — Catechism of the Catholic Church, Sections 2115–2117 The Catholic Church’s distinction between divine prophecy and prohibited practices such as astrology, horoscopes, palmistry, omens, clairvoyance and mediums. Read the Catechism Cambridge University Press — Eric Kurlander, “The Nazi Magicians’ Controversy” A scholarly examination of astrology, occultism and so-called “border sciences” within Nazi Germany, including the regime’s complicated mixture of suppression and exploitation. Read at Cambridge Core The Strong National Museum of Play — “The Play of Fortune” Fortune telling as entertainment, including coin-operated arcade fortune tellers such as the 1957 Grandma Fortune Teller. Read at The Strong The Strong National Museum of Play — History of the Magic 8 Ball The strange path from a professional clairvoyant’s device to one of America’s most recognizable fortune-telling toys. Read the history Smithsonian Magazine — “Cracking Open the History of Fortune Cookies” The Japanese predecessors of the modern fortune cookie and how the cookie eventually became associated with Chinese-American restaurants. Read at Smithsonian Magazine
S5 · E1
August 11 · 21 min
August 12 Is Cosmic Chaos: Eclipse, Planets & Perseids
This week on Delusional Witch Juice, I discuss why August 12 is being called cosmic chaos—and whether somebody actually left the Lion’s Gate Portal open. From a six-planet parade and New Moon in Leo to a total solar eclipse and perfectly timed Perseid meteor shower, the celestial guest list is much messier than the internet claims. Plus ancient Mesopotamian substitute kings, the gardener who inherited a throne after the real king died from hot soup, the fiery Tears of Saint Lawrence, and what people in the Midwest can actually see in the sky. CHAPTERS 00:00 August 12th Has Entered the Group Chat 02:07 The Official Cosmic Guest List 04:37 The Planet Parade: Before Sunrise 07:30 The Main Event: Total Solar Eclipse 09:58 Someone Is Going to Die 13:15 Enter the Perseids 16:29 Why the 2026 Perseids Are Special 18:23 So What Is Actually Happening? 20:23 Thank Yous SOURCES & FURTHER READING The August 12 Cosmic Events NASA — August 2026 Skywatching Guide International Meteor Organization — 2026 Meteor Shower Calendar NASA — Notable Astronomical Events of 2026 The Planet Parade August 12 Planetary Alignment Guide Visible Planets in August 2026 The New Moon & Solar Eclipse NASA — August 12, 2026 Eclipse Data NASA — Interactive Eclipse Map New Moon and Solar Eclipse at 20° Leo Eclipses Visible from St. Louis Eclipse Omens & Substitute Kings The Metropolitan Museum of Art — The Solar Eclipse and the Substitute King The Perseids & Comet Swift–Tuttle NASA — The Perseid Meteor Shower NASA — Comet 109P/Swift–Tuttle National Geographic — The Grisly Origin Story Behind the Perseids FOLLOW THE SHOW INSTA YOUTUBE
S9 · E5
August 5 · 46 min
The Sinister Past of Garden Gnomes: Elves, Fairies & the Folklore Behind Them
In this episode of Delusional Witch Juice, Heather untangles the weird, messy folklore behind house spirits and the creatures we now casually lump together as “the fae.” From Scandinavian nisse who will apparently commit livestock murder over missing butter, to Scottish brownies who clean your house but absolutely do not want to be treated like employees, these supernatural roommates came with very specific boundaries. Along the way, Heather digs into where gnomes actually came from, why Snow White’s dwarfs aren’t gnomes, the surprising folklore parallels behind Dobby and Harry Potter’s house-elves, why fairy rings were considered dangerous, what Sleeping Beauty teaches us about fairy etiquette, and, finally, where the Smurfs fit into this entire supernatural mess. Turns out the cute little guy standing next to your hostas has a much stranger history than garden décor would have you believe. And if you decide to leave out some porridge tonight, just remember one thing: put the butter on top. Sources: Merriam-Webster — “Fairy” / “Faerie”Etymology and historical meanings of fairy and faerie, including the older meaning of enchantment or fairyland. Merriam-Webster: FairyMerriam-Webster: Faerie Paracelsus — Book on Nymphs, Sylphs, Pygmies, and SalamandersSource for Paracelsus’s elemental beings and the earth-dwelling creatures later associated with gnomes. Read via Internet Archive Brothers Grimm — “Little Snow-White”The older Snow White story explicitly describes the seven dwarfs digging for ore and gold in the mountains, which is why the mining connection matters. Read Little Snow-White Official Harry Potter Encyclopedia — House-ElvesConfirms that house-elves are bound to households and can be freed when their master gives them clothing. House-Elf Fact File Thomas Keightley — The Fairy MythologyHistorical folklore collection covering brownies and other household spirits, including leaving cream for brownies and the recurring stories where giving them clothing causes them to leave. Read The Fairy Mythology at Project Gutenberg Visit Norway — The Norwegian FjøsnisseCovers the traditional barn-dwelling nisse, its connection with farm animals, Christmas porridge, butter and the belief that neglecting the spirit could result in mischief. Meet the Norwegian Fjøsnisse Swedish Legends and Folktales — “The Missing Butter”Source for the beautifully unhinged story of the tomte discovering his butter was hidden beneath the porridge, killing the farm’s cow and stealing an identical replacement cow. The Missing Butter folklore text Woodland Trust — Fairy RingsExplains both the fungal science behind fairy rings and European folklore connecting them with dancing fairies, elves, witches and supernatural danger. What Is a Fairy Ring? Charles Perrault — “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood”Perrault’s version has seven fairies invited as the princess’s godmothers and an older uninvited fairy who believes she has been insulted and curses the child. The supernatural etiquette drama was there long before Disney. Read Perrault's Sleeping Beauty The Smurfs — Official HistoryPeyo created the Smurfs as characters in Johan and Peewit in 1958. So, tragically, no ancient Smurf mythology. Just Belgium. Official Smurfs History Garden Gnome History / LampySir Charles Isham brought small German figures to Lamport Hall in the nineteenth century, helping establish the garden-gnome tradition in Britain. History of Lampy and the Garden Gnome
S5 · E6
July 29 · 42 min
Lammas: The Three Histories Behind the Pagan Bread Holiday
Back with another seasonal sabbat episode! Is Lammas really an ancient pagan bread holiday? In this episode, Heather follows the history from Old English “loaf-mass” and church-blessed bread to Lammas grazing rights, the Irish festival of Lughnasadh, and the story of Lugh’s foster mother Tailtiu. The modern holiday turns out to be a blend of three different traditions: an English Christian harvest observance, an Irish mythological and political gathering, and a modern Wiccan sabbat on the Wheel of the Year. Along the way, Heather gets into funeral games, land disputes, protective bread charms, and the ancient festival historians still cannot fully reconstruct. Listen to find out how all three histories ended up inside one modern pagan holiday. Sources Church of England — “The Agricultural Year” https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/churchs-year/times-and-seasons-4 A Clerk of Oxford — “A Little History of Lammas” https://aclerkofoxford.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-little-history-of-lammas.html J. G. L. Richardson — Lammas grazing rights and English commons https://journals.univie.ac.at/index.php/rhy/article/download/5762/5699/12153 Ronald Hutton — The Stations of the Sun https://academic.oup.com/book/1390/chapter/140717330 CELT — The Metrical Dindshenchas: Tailtiu https://celt.ucc.ie/published/T106500D/text033.html CELT — The Annals of Ulster, entry for 916 https://celt.ucc.ie/published/T100001A/text486.html Cambridge — “Harvest Shortfalls, Grain Prices, and Famines in Preindustrial England” https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-economic-history/article/abs/harvest-shortfalls-grain-prices-and-famines-in-preindustrial-england/A6BD779A911DD17910EA44DF8ADF7613 Ethan Doyle White — Wicca: History, Belief & Community in Modern Pagan Witchcraft https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv3029rcf Irish pronunciation recordings — Teanglann https://www.teanglann.ie/en/fuaim/L%C3%BAnasa 00:00 Pagan Bread Has Lore 04:47 Welcome and Ground Rules 08:08 The Internet Version 10:35 Loaf-Mass and Bread Magic 18:44 Lammas Land 23:30 Lugh, Tailtiu and the Fair 31:02 The Festival We Cannot Rebuild 35:59 Why the First Loaf Mattered 40:35 How It Joined the Wheel
S5 · E4
July 22 · 14 min
Low-Energy Witchcraft: Simple Rituals for Exhausted Days
What does witchcraft look like when you are sick, burnt out, overwhelmed, or simply too tired to feel magical? Heather explores low-energy witchcraft, the pressure to turn spirituality into another productivity system, and the small practices that can still create connection: one candle, one tarot card, a glass of water, a boundary, or permission to go to bed. Your practice does not disappear because your energy changes. Listen, then choose three things that can become your own bare-minimum spiritual safety net. 00:00 Practicing When You Feel Awful 01:49 Witchcraft as Productivity 04:55 What Counts as a Ritual? 06:48 Your Body Is Part of It 07:47 Three Levels of Practice 12:45 The Bare-Minimum Reset 14:00 Consistency Has Seasons 15:26 Build Your Spiritual Safety Net
S5 · E6
July 15 · 25 min
What Kind of Witch Are You? The Truth About Witch Types
This week: what "types of witches" quizzes actually get right (and wrong), the real history behind the word "witch" — including Salem's actual numbers and the "9 million" myth that isn't true — why Jung thought a witch lives in your subconscious, and why Agatha All Along is basically doing this whole episode on screen. Funny, sourced, no judgment either way. 0:00 Open 2:32 Welcome + Thesis 3:24 Ground Rules 4:18 WitchTok by the Numbers 7:03 Why Do We Even Do This? 8:25 My Hedge Witch Origin Story 10:39 Is Maiden, Mother, Crone Ancient? 14:17 The Robert Graves Plot Twist 17:00 Green/Kitchen/Hedge Witch, Explained 18:40 Salem & the Real Witch Trial History 22:27 Jung, the Shadow & the Wild Woman 24:39 Story Time: Being "Too Much" 27:23 Agatha All Along & Pop Culture Witches 29:07 Your Homework Find us @delusionalwitchjuice. DM your witch type!
S5 · E5
July 8 · 34 min
New Moon July 2026: Manifestation, Lunar Planning & My Smoke Detector
This week on Delusional Witch Juice, It's the New Moon in Cancer, July 14, 2026, 2:43 AM PT, so we're setting an intention live on air. But first: where does "manifestation" actually come from (hint: a guy with tuberculosis and a horse), what are the 8 real phases of the moon, and how did centuries-old farming folklore turn into today's "plan your launch by the moon" coaching trend? Plus: the real, non-mystical psychology reason a monthly lunar reset might actually help you. Folklore, real history, actual research, and one host's genuine new moon intention. Sources in the show notes. Follow Delusional Witch Juice on TikTok and Instagram: @delusionalwitchjuice MASTER SOURCE LIST Astro-Seek: New Moon July 2026 CHANI: 2026 Astrological Key Dates We'Moon: New & Full Moon Rituals Claire Daley: New Moon Rituals Wikipedia: Law of Attraction (New Thought) The Law of Attraction: History & 19th-Century Authors PMC: "The Secret" to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation SAGE: Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin NASA Science: Moon Phases Farmers' Almanac: Understanding the 8 Phases of the Moon Wikipedia: Lunar Phase Herbal Academy: Gardening By the Moon Living With The Moon: The Secret of Biodynamic Gardening Medium: The Moon, the Cow Horn, and the Cosmic Dance of Agriculture MDPI: Lunar Influence on Plants in Agriculture Nache' Snow: What To Do During Moon Phases Simone Samuels: How to Make Plans for Your Business Based on the Moon Healthline: Full Moon Effects The Conversation: Does the Full Moon Make Us Sleepless? Katy Milkman: The Fresh Start Effect PMC: Put Your Imperfections Behind You (Temporal Landmarks) Current Psychology (2026): Manifestation Research Status Psychology Today: Toxic Positivity
S5 · E4
July 1 · 26 min
Past Lives: Everyone Was Cleopatra, Nobody Was a Peasant
Why does everyone think they were Cleopatra in a past life — and never a turnip farmer? This week: what reincarnation actually means across Hinduism and Buddhism, the University of Virginia psychiatrist who documented 2,500 kids who remembered dying, the very boring brain-science reasons we "remember" past lives (hello, cryptomnesia), the Korean concept In-Yun from the movie Past Lives, and what your South Node supposedly says about who you used to be. Skeptical, funny, and refusing to flatten anybody's religion. Sources in the show notes. Follow Delusional Witch Juice on TikTok and Instagram: @delusionalwitchjuice MASTER SOURCE LIST Pew Research Center, "Beliefs about the afterlife," May 2025 — https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/05/06/beliefs-about-the-afterlife/ Wikipedia, "Reincarnation" — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reincarnation Wikipedia, "Ian Stevenson" — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stevenson UVA Division of Perceptual Studies / Jim Tucker, "Ian Stevenson and Cases of the Reincarnation Type" (PDF) — https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/360/2016/12/REI36Tucker-1.pdf WHRO, "Since 1967, this small division at UVA has investigated the possibility of reincarnation," Dec 2024 — https://www.whro.org/education-news/2024-12-30/since-1967-this-small-division-at-the-university-of-virginia-has-investigated-the-possibility-of-reincarnation The Skeptic's Dictionary, "past life regression" — https://skepdic.com/pastlife.html Wikipedia, "Past life regression" — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Past_life_regression Science-Based Medicine, "Past Life Regression Therapy: Encouraging Fantasy" — https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/past-life-regression-therapy-encouraging-fantasy/ Wikipedia, "Bridey Murphy" — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridey_Murphy Psi Encyclopedia, "Criticisms of Reincarnation Case Studies" — https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/criticisms-reincarnation-case-studies/ Psi Encyclopedia, "Reincarnation: An Introduction" — https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/reincarnation-overview/ Pacific Ties, "Past Lives: Understanding In-Yun" — https://pacificties.org/past-lives-understanding-in-yun/ The Conversation, "Past Lives: a luxurious and lingering portrayal..." — https://theconversation.com/past-lives-a-luxurious-and-lingering-portrayal-of-lost-love-and-identity-in-the-korean-diaspora-213162 Nylon, "Past Lives & Astrology, Explained" — https://www.nylon.com/life/past-life-astrology-explained Jessica Adams, "Your Past Life in Astrology — North Node" — https://www.jessicaadams.com/2026/03/21/blog/your-past-life-in-astrology-north-node/ Feedspot, "20 Best Past Lives Podcasts 2026" — https://podcast.feedspot.com/past_lives_podcasts/
S5 · E1
June 9 · 53 min
Litha: The Summer Solstice Name That's Younger Than Your Parents
This week on Delusional Witch Juice, I discuss how the name Litha is younger than you think and the real history of the Summer Solstice is wilder than you think. From ancient Egypt to the Inca Empire to a Swedish midnight skinny dip past a murderous river demon, every culture celebrated the same sun completely differently. Plus the Oak King myth debunked, Litha 2026 astrology, and how to actually celebrate the Summer Solstice. Watch on YouTube with facial expressions included. SOURCES & FURTHER READING The Name Litha & The Wheel of the Year Aidan Kelly — "About Naming Ostara, Litha, and Mabon" Venerable Bede — De Temporum Ratione (The Reckoning of Time), 725 AD Ronald Hutton — The Triumph of the Moon (1999)Ronald Hutton — The Stations of the Sun (1996) Green Egg Magazine history Ancient EgypT Sphinx & pyramid solstice alignment Sirius, Sopdet & Isis mythology The Nile flood calendar Aswan High Dam ending the annual flood Nabta Playa — world's oldest solar observatory Inca / Inti Raymi Inti Raymi history Manco Capac origin story Intihuatana stone Inti Raymi revival 1944 Swedish Midsommar Midsommar history — Nordic Museum via The Culture Trip Midsommarstång origins Seven flowers tradition Swedish birth rate stat Official Swedish Midsommar guide The Maypole Maypole history Ronald Hutton — The Real Meaning of the Maypole The Oak King & Holly King No ancient evidence for the myth Robert Graves biography Ronald Hutton on invented tradition Scholar critique of The White Goddess Feast of St. John the Baptist St. John's Day history Church absorption of pagan holidays Astrology of Litha 2026 Venus conjunct Jupiter & June 2026 transits Cancer season astrology Mercury retrograde in Cancer How to Celebrate / Rituals Litha herb traditions Litha rituals overview Germanic Midsummer traditions Further Reading Ronald Hutton — The Triumph of the Moon (1999) Ronald Hutton — The Stations of the Sun (1996) Robert Graves — The White Goddess (1948)Venerable Bede — De Temporum Ratione (725 AD) FOLLOW THE SHOW INSTA TIKTOK YOUTUBE SUBSTACK
S5 · E1
May 18 · 36 min
The Real History of Tarot Cards (A French Pastor Lied)
We are continuing with the pivot from pop culture to witchy solo episodes for this season and this week: the real 600-year history of tarot, the secret society behind the most iconic deck ever made, and the artist who drew every card you've ever pulled — and got paid once, no royalties. Why everything Antoine Court de Gébelin claimed about tarot and ancient Egypt is wrong — and why the real story is actually more interesting. How a Brooklyn-born occultist and a Jamaican-British artist created the most iconic tarot deck of all time, inside the same secret society. What the Fool card has meant for 600 years straight — and hasn't needed a single reinterpretation. Follow Delusional Witch Juice wherever you get your podcasts. If this episode made you pull out your deck, leave a review — it helps more than you know. Sources for this episode: Metropolitan Museum of Art — Tarot History (free to read online) Morgan Library — Visconti-Sforza Collection (the actual cards, viewable online) Collector's Weekly: Tarot Mythology by Hunter Ottman-Stanford Mary K. Greer's Tarot Blog — translation of Court de Gébelin's original 1781 essay Artnet News: The Artist and Oculist Who Designed the Iconic Tarot Deck and Why Has No One Ever Heard of Her Name
S5 · E1
April 30 · 24 min
Beltane History, the Scorpio Full Moon & What the Church Tried to Erase (Witch Era)
After a long break and several rebrands later, DBJ is back, but as Delusional WITCH Juice starting with this episode about the real history of one of the oldest festivals in the Celtic calendar: where the name comes from (scholars genuinely still debate this), why the fires had to be made by friction, what the Romans were doing at the exact same time (strip shows — yes, really), and why cultures across Europe with no contact with each other all landed on the same answer to "what do you do when spring peaks?" Then: the Scorpio Full Moon peaks at 11 degrees Scorpio on May 1st at 1:23 PM EDT, and we need to talk about what it means when the most intense lunar event of the year lands on one of the two days the veil is already considered thin. In this episode: The Celtic fire festival the Church tried to suppress — and why the bonfires kept going anyway Why May 2026 has two full moons, and what the double veil thinning on May 1st actually means What you can actually do on Beltane (including why an evening walk counts, and why I'm not responsible for any divorces) New episodes every week. Find Delusional Bitch Juice on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
S4 · E55
Aug 20, 2025 · 57 min
58: Charleston Dreams, Lana Del Rey Drama & Taylor’s Sparkly Orange Era
On this episode of Delusional Bitch Juice, Heather reunites with Mikayla, the original DBJ host, for a full-circle catch-up! Mikayla spills all about her big move from St. Louis to Charleston—from gut feelings and woo-girl energies to the realities of moving cross-country as a mom and influencer. We talk about coastal cities, content creation, and what it’s really like trying to stand out in Charleston’s creator scene. Then, we dive into the pop culture chaos of the week: The messy Lana Del Rey vs. Ethel Cain feud and why it’s giving déjà vu of Sabrina vs. Olivia. Taylor Swift announcing her 12th album The Life of a Showgirl—and why her “sparkly orange era” might change everything. Whether Sabrina Carpenter has what it takes to be the next pop queen—or if Taylor’s crown is untouchable. If you’ve ever debated whether moving to a coastal city makes you a better influencer, or just love a little pop star drama and Taylor Swift theories, this one’s for you. Like, Follow & Share if you vibed with this episode! Instagram: Delusional Bitch Juice [00:00] – Welcome back, Mikayla! The OG delusional bitch returns[01:00] – Why Mikayla is leaving St. Louis for Charleston[05:30] – The hardest parts of moving cross-country as a mom[12:00] – Is Charleston forever or a stepping stone to Chicago?[16:00] – Collab Club updates + coastal creator life[19:00] – Charleston vibes: food, fashion & King Street[24:00] – St. Louis vs Charleston food scene[32:00] – Podcast platforms: Podcastle vs Descript[33:00] – Lana Del Rey vs Ethel Cain: the feud explained[46:00] – Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl[55:00] – Sabrina Carpenter collab & the future of pop girlies[59:00] – When’s Taylor’s downfall coming? Who’s next in line?[1:00:00] – Mikayla’s official move date + Charleston sendoff
S4 · E54
Aug 11, 2025 · 48 min
57: Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Good Jeans’ Backlash, TikTok Growth Hacks, & Love Is Blind in St. Louis
On this episode of Delusional Bitch Juice, Heather is holding it down while Chloe takes some “Marriage Time Off,” bringing in special guest Sofia to spill insider TikTok growth hacks. Learn exactly how she broke out of the 300-view slump, the hashtags and posting times that trigger the algorithm, and why engagement beats followers for going viral in 2025. We break down the Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle “Good Jeans” campaign backlash — including the eugenics controversy, the fashion PR response, and how brand scandals can actually boost stock prices. Then, we dive into why Millennial nostalgia dominates 2025 entertainment (Freaky Friday, Devil Wears Prada, Mean Girls) and why “comfort content” is our collective coping mechanism. Other hot topics: No clear “Song of the Summer” for 2025 — what’s replacing the era of Espresso and Peaches? The weird, silent moment at a Bad Bunny concert and why fans are calling it “creepy vibes.” Love Is Blind casting in St. Louis: dating scene realities, Main Street & Westport date night ideas, and why our city is a hidden gem for reality TV. Retail chaos stories from Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend — including line drama, in-store shortages, and online vs. brick-and-mortar shopping. Timestamps: [0:00] – Heather’s solo intro + guest Sofia [5:10] – Sydney Sweeney “Good Jeans” ad explained [15:22] – Why Millennial nostalgia rules 2025 [20:45] – How to beat the TikTok algorithm [39:12] – Where’s the Song of the Summer? [45:30] – Creepy vibes at a Bad Bunny concert [55:50] – Love Is Blind in St. Louis [1:05:40] – Best local date spots
S4 · E56
Jul 19, 2025 · 38 min
56: Coldplay CEO Scandal, Sheena Shay’s Cheating Reveal, & Beyond the Villa Breakdown
Chloe’s flying solo this week with a deep dive into the wildest pop culture headlines and reality TV chaos. First up: a Coldplay kiss cam moment exposes a CEO and his head of HR—Chloe breaks down the viral video and the fallout. Then, she reacts to Sheena Shay’s bombshell reveal that Brock cheated during her pregnancy (yep, it’s in the book). Plus, Chloe recaps the premiere of Love Island: Beyond the Villa and gives her take on the Kaylor vs. Liv feud, glam squad drama, and who’s actually built for reality TV long-term. (00:00) Intro: Chloe Takes the Mic Heather’s off this week, and Chloe is running the show solo—brace yourself. (00:46) Annabelle & the Paranormal Death A paranormal investigator dies after touring with the real Annabelle doll. Is it the doll? Is it a PR stunt? Chloe weighs in. (02:01) Coldplay Kiss Cam & HR Scandal A CEO and his head of HR get exposed at a Coldplay concert. The kiss cam catches more than affection—there’s a whole HR nightmare. (06:31) The Valley: Janet, Jax & the Fan Accusation Chloe breaks down the group dynamics on The Valley, Danny’s drinking, and why everyone’s turning on Janet. (13:46) Sheena’s Cheating Bombshell Sheena reveals Brock cheated on her while she was pregnant. Chloe questions the timing and whether it’s all for book sales. (18:11) Nepo Babies & Rent Drama on Next Gen NYC From Charlie’s shady associates to Ava Dash’s eviction, Chloe dives into who's actually rich and who's faking it in NYC. (21:31) Beyond the Villa: Love Island Gets a Spinoff Chloe shares her thoughts on Beyond the Villa, why it's working, and how it could evolve into a summer-house-style staple. (25:01) Kaylor vs. Liv: Lies, Glam, and Birthday Shade The full breakdown of the Kaylor vs. Liv feud—starting with a camera, ending with a party snub. Chloe connects the dots.
S4 · E53
Jul 12, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
55: Bieber Drama, Sweaty Summer Fits, Crypto Charlie Scandal & Our Final Love Island Recap
In this episode of Delusional Bitch Juice, we kick things off with some wedding planning chaos (spoiler: nothing is ready), spiral into our thought of summer outfits (why is everything sheer??), and then dive into the Bieber-Hailey drama timeline—because yes, it’s still happening. Then: Love Island gives us one last round of delusion, and Next Gen NYC drops a literal crypto torture scandal. Also, can we talk about bubble skirts? And the Jenners in St. Tropez?? Yeah, we go there. (00:30) Wedding Planning Update (06:51) Trivia Night: Where We Humiliate Ourselves for Fun (13:19) Summer Fashion Trends from the Jenners (33:37) Bieber Family Drama (35:47) Crypto Cults & Reality TV Regrets (44:59) Our Final Love Island Takes (for Now) Like, follow, rate, and share if you’re also sweaty, confused, and addicted to reality TV.
S4 · E53
Jun 30, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
54: Bachelorette Bruises, Medieval Y2K, & Love Island Lingo
On this episode of Delusional Bitch Juice, Chloe recaps her wild bachelorette party weekend—think bruises, breast milk shots, and chaotic bar crawls in Nashville. Then we dive into the rising Medieval Y2K fashion trend and how corsets, velvet, and chainmail jewelry are taking over the summer scene (bye clean girl aesthetic!). We also break down the Love Island lingo that's all over TikTok right now: from "pulling for chats" to "the ick," we decode what the villa babes are saying so you don't have to Google it. Plus, we spill on the latest reality TV chaos, including billionaire drama and a messy celeb dental disaster. Like, Subscribe, Follow, and Share if you liked this episode! Follow us on Instagram! Delusional Bitch Juice & TikTok dbjpodcast
S4 · E53
Jun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
53: Bombshells, Boob Jobs & Return of the Bandage Dress
We break down week one of Love Island USA and the surprise Survivor crossover, dish hot takes on Paige DeSorbo leaving Summer House, and spiral into the rise of nipple honesty on the internet (Kylie, Alex, Kristen—we see you). From viral beaded sardine bags at TJ Maxx to the great bandage dress comeback, we’re hitting every trend, every drama, every sweaty summer dilemma. ✨ Timestamps for your listening pleasure: [00:03:00] Natalie Reynolds TikTok drama: influencer canceled over a lake prank [00:07:45] Love Island USA week one recap: who's hot, who's flopping, and the mom everyone’s watching [00:23:00] Bandage dresses and the new club uniform: are we bringing back the 2010s? [00:24:45] Surprise! Love Island and Survivor film on the same island?? [00:26:50] The "Jeremiah Effect": is one Bravo producer ruining every show? [00:33:15] Paige DeSorbo exits Summer House—what it means for Giggly Squad [00:49:15] The bandage dress age debate: cute or cursed? [01:00:00] Viral beaded bags: from sardines to tomatoes, we’re obsessed [01:01:45] The boob job transparency trend: thanks Kylie [01:07:00] Ozempic, Botox, and our era of ✨non-gatekeeping✨ 📲 Follow us everywhere @dbjpodstl and stay delulu with us on TikTok, Instagram, and Threads. #delusionalbitchjuice #loveislandusa #boobjobtransparency #paigedesorbo #summerhouse #bravotv #tjmaxxhaul #beadedbags #bandagedress #celebritygossip #popculturepodcast
S4 · E52
Jun 4, 2025 · 48 min
52: Labubu Trend, Rhode x E.L.F. Deal & Mormon Wives Recap
On this episode of Delusional Bitch Juice, I’m flying solo—Chloe had a family emergency, so it’s just me, a jalapeño sauv blanc, and way too many opinions. I talk about my family trip to Destin and how sometimes a vacation isn’t actually relaxing (especially when you’re sharing a house with six adults and a Scorpio moon). I spiral about why Millennials can’t take PTO without guilt, even though we earn that time off. Then I dive into the haunted fashion trend of the moment: Labubu dolls. Why do I kind of want one?? What are they? Are we being punk’d? We also talk about Hailey Bieber selling Rhode to E.L.F. Beauty and what that means in a recession—do we still care about ingredients or is it just packaging and vibes now? And finally, I give a dramatic recap of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2, because obviously. The cheating, the chaos, the group chat energy—it’s giving Bravo but Utah-coded. Like, Subscribe, Follow, and Share if you liked this episode! Follow us on Instagram → @dbjpodstl Follow me on TikTok → @stlheather
S4 · E51
May 22, 2025 · 55 min
51: Point Fest, the NEW Nipple Bra, & GingerTok
On this episode of Delusional Bitch Juice, Chloe reports back from Point Fest with all the chaos, from no-stage-overlap efficiency (hot) to seeing alt rock legends still kicking it from the 90s. We spiral into a full identity crisis over our actual ages (wait… how old are we again?), question the new “gingers are Black” trend (we’re confused, but intrigued), and investigate the nipple bra saga (Kimmy, be serious). Plus: swimsuit propaganda, jorts trauma, iced coffee as a personality, quiet luxury, and a Real Housewives rewatch that ends with a Scary Island deep dive. If your thighs chafe and your iced coffee sweats more than you do, this one’s for you. 💅 💋 Like, Subscribe, Follow, and Share if you liked this episode! 🎥 Follow us on TikTok & YouTube 📸 Instagram: @dbjpodstl

Showing 1–20 of 22 episodes