The Bitter + The Bloom Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:35:02 -0400 https://the-bitter-the-bloom.myshopify.com/ en-us © 2026 The Bitter + The Bloom yes c3d257c0-4436-50d1-ab62-e96b96bdcfc2 bitter.bloom.podcast@gmail.com Kaitlin Martinez and Carina Latham: The Weavers Of Accesible Magic episodic true Welcome to The Bitter + The Bloom, a space where disabled voices lead the conversation on magic, resilience, and the occult. Join best friends Kaitlin and Carina as they navigate the messy 'bitter' of life with  chronic illness and celebrate the 'bloom' of spiritual discovery. From accessible ritual-building and medical astrology to reading letters from our global community, we’re reclaiming our magic—one spoon at a time. Stay rooted in your magic and gentle with your heart. New episodes every Thursday Morning.



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kaitlin Martinez and Carina Latham: The Weavers Of Accesible Magic bitter.bloom.podcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/62g32ckc4scmxxccve3rpie204jf?.jpg The Bitter + The Bloom https://the-bitter-the-bloom.myshopify.com/ Carina Latham Kaitlin Martinez Bloom Notes #2: No Access Without Declaration Bloom Notes #2: No Access Without Declaration “My blood remembers the old ways.”
In this installment of Bloom Notes, Carina leads us through a rhythmic, ancestral decree of protection. While our main episodes often explore the vast landscapes of history and philosophy, our Bloom Notes are the intimate reminders that the most powerful magic is the one we carry in our own marrow.



Join the Archive:
Do you have a "Bloom Note," a poem, or a story of resilient magic? We want to hold space for it. Check out our instagram @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find our submission form. 

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> “My blood remembers the old ways.”
In this installment of Bloom Notes, Carina leads us through a rhythmic, ancestral decree of protection. While our main episodes often explore the vast landscapes of history and philosophy, our Bloom Notes are the intimate reminders that the most powerful magic is the one we carry in our own marrow.



Join the Archive:
Do you have a "Bloom Note," a poem, or a story of resilient magic? We want to hold space for it. Check out our instagram @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find our submission form. 

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> Kaitlin Martinez and Carina Latham: The Weavers Of Accesible Magic Buzzsprout-18951875 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 524 1 full true The Shifting Point: Conserving Energy In The Void The Shifting Point: Conserving Energy In The Void "Power is not a possession; it is a state of being at ease in the midst of nothingness."
In this episode, the Weavers step into the "shifting winds" of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic figures: Carlos Castaneda. We peel back the layers of the man who brought the "Path of the Warrior" to the Western world, while holding a steady light to the shadows he left behind.

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> "Power is not a possession; it is a state of being at ease in the midst of nothingness."
In this episode, the Weavers step into the "shifting winds" of one of the 20th century’s most enigmatic figures: Carlos Castaneda. We peel back the layers of the man who brought the "Path of the Warrior" to the Western world, while holding a steady light to the shadows he left behind.

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> Kaitlin Martinez and Carina Latham: The Weavers Of Accesible Magic Buzzsprout-18951858 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 3485 1 2 full true Bloom Notes #1: The Architect Of The Cage Bloom Notes #1: The Architect Of The Cage Welcome to our very first Bloom Notes episode. While our main episodes are deep dives into the mystical and the botanical, these mini-episodes are dedicated to the "Living Archive"—a space for the raw, unpolished, and beautiful voices of our community.

In this inaugural session, Kaitlin leads the way by stepping into the role of the seeker. She shares a deeply personal, original poem written during a season of profound physical limitation.

Join the Archive:

Do you have a "Bloom Note," a poem, or a story of resilient magic? We want to hold space for it. Check out our instagram @the.bitter.and.the.bloom or our website to find the submission form.

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> Welcome to our very first Bloom Notes episode. While our main episodes are deep dives into the mystical and the botanical, these mini-episodes are dedicated to the "Living Archive"—a space for the raw, unpolished, and beautiful voices of our community.

In this inaugural session, Kaitlin leads the way by stepping into the role of the seeker. She shares a deeply personal, original poem written during a season of profound physical limitation.

Join the Archive:

Do you have a "Bloom Note," a poem, or a story of resilient magic? We want to hold space for it. Check out our instagram @the.bitter.and.the.bloom or our website to find the submission form.

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> Kaitlin Martinez and Carina Latham: The Weavers Of Accesible Magic Buzzsprout-18728214 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0600 1136 1 full true Magic In The Disturbed Soil: Introducing The Weavers Magic In The Disturbed Soil: Introducing The Weavers In this inaugural episode of The Bitter + The Bloom, we open the gates to our shared garden. Join your hosts, Kaitlin and Carina, as they introduce themselves not just as practitioners, but as The Weavers of Accessible Magic.

We dive deep into the philosophy of our show: that disability and chronic illness aren't barriers to a spiritual life—they are the very soil from which a new, radical kind of magic grows.


Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> In this inaugural episode of The Bitter + The Bloom, we open the gates to our shared garden. Join your hosts, Kaitlin and Carina, as they introduce themselves not just as practitioners, but as The Weavers of Accessible Magic.

We dive deep into the philosophy of our show: that disability and chronic illness aren't barriers to a spiritual life—they are the very soil from which a new, radical kind of magic grows.


Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> Kaitlin Martinez and Carina Latham: The Weavers Of Accesible Magic Buzzsprout-18721222 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0600 3026 1 1 full true Invitation To The Altar Invitation To The Altar A podcast where ancient wisdom meets lived experience. Join two lifelong best friends as they navigate the complexities of disability through the lens of astrology, herbalism, and the occult. It’s a raw, witty, and mystical look at what it means to flourish when the world expects you to wither. 

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

]]> A podcast where ancient wisdom meets lived experience. Join two lifelong best friends as they navigate the complexities of disability through the lens of astrology, herbalism, and the occult. It’s a raw, witty, and mystical look at what it means to flourish when the world expects you to wither. 

Send us a text, Bloomers!

Check out our IG @the.bitter.and.the.bloom to find the submission guide to our bloom notes!

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