Welcome to Small Town Tales Podcast! In this episode titled "Rooted in Magic: Appalachian Witch Magic with Pat O'Keefe," we explore the mystical traditions of the Appalachian Mountains. Join us as we dive deep into the world of Granny Women, folk magic, and ancient rituals with Pat O'Keefe, a trance medium, psychic, and natural-born witch. Discover the rich history and spiritual practices that have been passed down through generations and learn how these powerful traditions continue to thrive today. Get ready for an enchanting journey into the heart of Appalachian witch magic!

About Pat O'Keefe

Pat Bussard O’Keefe, M.S., is a trance medium, psychic, astral traveler, Tarot reader, Reiki Master, Consulting Hypnotist, Witch, author, and photographer. Coming from a lineage of psychically gifted women known as “Granny Women” in the Appalachian Mountains, Pat was raised in a mystical tradition that included clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and psychometry. Guided by an angelic presence, she is also skilled in dream interpretation, palmistry, and astral projection.

Pat trained as a Consulting Hypnotist through the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) to help clients connect with their past lives for healing. She is a sought-after speaker on paranormal topics and has presented at prestigious events like the Lily Dale summer program. Pat is the author of nine books on the paranormal and psychic realms, including the Amazon bestseller Appalachian Granny Witch Magick. Her photography has been featured in paranormal-themed publications, and she recently completed The Faerie World Oracle deck.

Committed to giving back, Pat does not accept payment beyond travel expenses for missing persons cases. She holds a Master of Science degree from Old Dominion University and has pursued further studies at Virginia Tech, George Mason University, and Radford University. Pat spent her career as a journalist, journalism instructor, and marketing director at a Virginia state college. She is a member of the International High IQ Society and a part of the coven 3 Appalachian Witches.

Where to find Pat O'Keefe:

Website: www.3appalachianwitches.com

About CL Thomas

C.L. Thomas is a widely traveled fine arts photographer and writer, delving into afterlife research, out-of-body experiences (OBEs), metaphysics, and folklore. She lectures at various events and creates "Spirit" art upon request. C.L. is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel "Speaking to Shadows." Additionally, she is the creator and host of the Small Town Tales Podcast. Her extensive writing includes numerous articles and a blog focusing on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat.

CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org

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