About this episode
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 protectionBeginner-friendly crystal advice: how to choose stones without overthinking itFavorite crystals we chat about: emerald, dioptase, celestite, amethyst, labradorite, and obsidianCrystal 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” piecesLinks & mentions:Follow me on Instagram: @mystical.mama.ashListen to Big Crystal Energy (and my short Tuesday crystal episodes) on all platformsGo follow Ghost Gossip for haunted stories, locations, and paranormal community convosPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hc9taLWs49ygIO5y2OKm7?si=e0b19c234a5e4179Instagram: Instagram “Be the type of person who carries obsidian in one pocket and curiosity in the other.”Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!Please message me with any questions or comments. bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com