The Practice of a Hoodoo Baptist is a storytelling podcast rooted in the sacred traditions of Black Southern spirituality. Hosted by Chelsea VonChaz—doula, philanthropist, and Southern-born truth-teller—this series blends testimony, conjure, ancestral wisdom, and church girl grit.
"This podcast is a living, spoken reflection of my spiritual path — an inheritance of Hoodoo passed down from my great-grandmothers who worked the roots in silence. These recordings reflect my practice, which lives at the intersection of healing, storytelling, and honoring those who came before me. This isn’t instruction. It’s remembrance. It’s testimony. This is my practice."
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A special guest returns! Kat Niambi aka The Hungry Medium returns to do a light catch up.
In this conversation Ms. Kat and I explore personal growth, the challenges of caregiving, and the importance of oral traditions in the context of family and spirituality. We also discuss the impact of astrology on our lives, the significance of human connection, and the need for grace in understanding the imperfections of elders.
Chapters
00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions
03:02 Reflections on Summer and Fall
06:05 Navigating Life's Ups and Downs
08:54 Caregiving and Family Dynamics
12:02 The Importance of Oral Traditions
14:59 Spirituality and Online Presence
18:07 The Dangers of Blanket Advice
20:59 Personal Guidance and Individual Paths
23:59 Connecting Through Pets and Personal Stories
We didn't get a chance to discuss our love for Erykah Badu's new album with The Alchemist, "Before the World Blows." This conversation is definitely aligned contextually with that album. I highly recommend listening to it after watching or listening to our conversation.
6 Apr 2026
Reading the Cards, Listening to Spirit: A Practitioner's Work of Knowing
In this episode of The Practice of a Hoodoo Baptist, I sit down with Tatianna Tarot, diviner, intuitive tarot therapist, and Iyalorisa priestess, for a grounded and expansive conversation on what it really means to trust your intuition.
The conversation delves into ancestral wisdom, spiritual empowerment, and the significance of divination tools in reclaiming intuition. It also explores the impact of colonialism on spiritual disconnection and the importance of ancestral veneration and rites of passage.
Takeaways:
Ancestral wisdom and spiritual empowerment
Reclaiming intuition through divination tools
The impact of colonialism on spiritual disconnection Discernment in spiritual education
The power of abundance mindset and inner work
The impact of Afrofuturism on personal and collective growth
Chapters:
00:00 Honoring Ancestral Wisdom and Spiritual Empowerment
11:04 The Impact of Colonialism on Spiritual Disconnection
46:22 The Transformational Power of Abundance Mindset and Inner Work
53:40 Reparations and Afrofuturism
10 Mar 2026
Ethics in Hoodoo w/ Brooke "Bee" Sanders
This episode of The Practice of a Hoodoo Baptist is a grounding conversation about ethics, discernment, and the responsibility that comes with spiritual work. I’m joined by Brooke “Bee” Sanders, founder of Amethyst Corner, a spiritual community rooted in ancestral connection, real healing, and practical tools for those walking their path with intention.
The conversation delves into the importance of ancestral wisdom and ethical practice within the context of hoodoo and spiritual work. It explores the significance of honoring ancestral traditions and the need for ethical discernment in spiritual practices.
We also get into the importance of community and sisterhood in spiritual practices, emphasizing the role of support, accountability, and cultural awakening. Further exploring the significance of ancestral wisdom, the power of tradition, and the non-performative nature of spiritual practices. Additionally, this episode highlights the magic of sisterhood, the importance of nurturing Black maternal health, and the value of intentional rest and self-care.
Takeaways
Importance of ancestral wisdom
Ethical practice and discernment Community is key in spiritual practices
Sisterhood and support are essential in the spiritual journey
Chapters
00:00 The Practice of Hoodoo and Ethical Discernment
51:31 Embracing Sisterhood and Womb Magic
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