Episode 242 – Rivers and Dreams with Elhoim Leafar

The Crossroads of Traditions

Summary: This time we’re speaking with author, witch, Yoruban initiate, and activist Elhoim (Elo) Leafar about his new book Dream Witchery, growing up surrounded by Indigenous spirituality, and discovering the intersection of multiple magical and spiritual paths.

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You can find out much more about Elo and his work at his website. You might also want to follow him on Instagram to keep up with his work and activism.

Elo’s latest book is Dream Witchery, published by Llewellyn.

The transcript for this episode is available on our Transcripts page.

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