Media Kit

Benjamin is available for interviews and appearances on podcasts, radio shows, television and other visual media, and live events. If you are interested in having him on as a guest, please see the below vitals, press kit, and contact information for publicists handling Benjamin's work. Attached are several headshots suitable for use in your social media promotion. If you are interested in inviting Benjamin on, please reach out via the CONTACT page.

Official Bio

Benjamin Stimpson (He/They/Them) (BA, MBACP) is an award-winning UK based writer, independent researcher, podcaster, and public speaker on folk practice, occultism, medieval history, and British folklore. Ben holds a BA (Hons) minoring in Classical, Medieval and Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo as well as a Diploma in Spiritual Psychotherapy. His research focusses on medieval and early modern folk practice, the folklore and history of magic and witchcraft, and applied modern spiritual practice. He is the author of Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestral Veneration Practices (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2023), winner of a 2024 Gold Medal COVR Award. He is currently working on projects set to debut through The History Press in 2025. An acclaimed public speaker, Benjamin has been a guest on over a hundred podcasts and been invited to speak at festivals and conferences in North America and Europe. Originally from North Wales, he grew up in Ontario, Canada and is now relocating permanently back to the UK. To find out more, visit www.benstimpson.com

Social Media Links

www.benstimpson.com
www.facebook.com/BenStimpsonAuthor
www.instagram.com/@BenStimpsonAuthor
www.youtube.com/@BenStimpsonAuthor

Signature Topics

Academic Folklore and History Studies
- Queer Spirituality
- British Folklore
- Medieval and Early Modern British History
- Folklore legends of Witches, Cunning folk and Magicians
- History of Witchcraft and the Occult

Spirituality and Magical Practice
- Ancestor and Spirit work
- The power of story in ritual and magic
- Folk tradition, structure and manifestations

Authorship and Writing
- Experience writing in the metaphysical niche
- Promotion and marketing journey
- Stages and processes of writing non-fiction

Psychotherapy and Mental Health
- LGBTQ+ specific therapy
- Intersection of spirituality and mental health
- Personal narratives, family systems and relationships
- Cross-cultural competencies and culture shock

Images For Promotional Material

Below are a selection of headshots, book cover images and other authorized images for use in promotion.
Please do not use any images other than the ones provided below.