Heather Whittaker
Heather Whittaker is a healer, community builder, and podcast co-host based in Costa Mesa, California. With a longstanding background in massage therapy, birth work, and hospitality, Heather has always been drawn to supporting others on their personal and spiritual journeys. She co-hosts and co-produces the Witches Get Stoned Podcast, a space where she and her best friend explore cannabis wellness, ritual culture, and holistic healing while creating a safe, inclusive environment for conversation and connection.
A young widow and mother of two, Heather channels her personal experiences with grief into meaningful work. She hosts online and in-person grief circles, offering support and community for women, particularly those from minority backgrounds, navigating loss and transformation. Her approach blends healing practices, ritual, and storytelling, emphasizing joy, laughter, and empowerment as tools for resilience and growth.
In addition to her podcast and grief support work, Heather runs Baba Yaga’s Butter, creating handmade, all-organic butter and edible butter candles infused with herbs and intention. She partners with women-led organizations such as Cloud9 Productions and collaborates with initiatives like Canna Boss Babes to expand wellness experiences, events, and retreats worldwide. Through her work, Heather continues to cultivate spaces that honor healing, community, and the transformative power of ritual.
• Certified Massage Therapist
• Cloud9 Productions
• Canna Boss Babes
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to authenticity, resilience, and a deep commitment to healing—both for myself and for others. My journey through grief and personal transformation has shaped my ability to hold space for others with empathy and intention.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received came from mentors in the wellness and cannabis community—remarkable individuals who helped me reconnect with my purpose and encouraged me to expand my healing work.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to trust your intuition, embrace your individuality, and not be afraid to create something different. I encourage women to step into their voice and build communities that reflect their truth.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is that death is still a taboo topic—people often don’t talk about it. Early on, I felt the need for everyone to know that my husband had passed and that I was a widow, but without traditional mourning practices, it often went unacknowledged. Today, with so many sources of grief in the world, people need safe spaces to process their emotions. That’s why I created a space where individuals can come together, share their experiences, and normalize these conversations. Now, with a platform that connects me to a wide audience, I’m able to bring this important dialogue to more people than ever before.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in both my work and personal life are connection, authenticity, healing, and community. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces—especially for women and those navigating grief and transformation.
On a personal level, I love spending time with my two daughters, exploring local coffee shops, being near the ocean, and expressing myself creatively through both my work and my lifestyle.
Locations
Witches Get Stoned Podcast
Oregon City, OR 97045