This podcast explores and illuminates the magic in the unconventional, the unexpected, and the queer. qWeird Magics are forgotten and neglected magics, everyday magics, the people's magics. If magic is everywhere, what are the magics we often fail to experience? Hosted by Maya McCabe, this podcast hopes to open minds and hearts to the qWeird Magics of our world. Episodes are posted every other week on Sundays and are announced on @mayay.a on Instagram.
qWeird Magics
Claim This Podcastby Maya McCabe
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Podcast Overview
This podcast explores and illuminates the magic in the unconventional, the unexpected, and the queer. qWeird Magics are forgotten and neglected magics, everyday magics, the people's magics. If magic is everywhere, what are the magics we often fail to experience? Hosted by Maya McCabe, this podcast hopes to open minds and hearts to the qWeird Magics of our world. Episodes are posted every other week on Sundays and are announced on @mayay.a on Instagram.
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April 19, 2026
3: Small Sprout Magic
<p>For my first video episode, I welcome you into the world of <strong>Small Sprout Magic</strong>! As spring is arriving, small seeds are turning to sprouts and daring to break through the soil into a world that is still warming.</p><p>What does it look like to embody the energy of a small sprout? What are the beauties and dangers of being a little green and new thing that is still only just taking root? </p><p>In what ways are our dreams, creative projects, and versions of ourselves small sprouts? How do we nurture them when they are so small and new so that they might one day grow tall? These are the questions this episode considers!</p><p>Join me in exploring the magic of being a small sprout: of being small and green and new in the world. </p><p>Please rate and review this podcast if you feel so inclined! I also welcome comments and feedbacks about what this episode brought up for you and what your thoughts and feelings were in reaction to it. Big love from a small sprout <3</p>
March 13, 2026
2: Winter Blues Magic
<p>Hello good people! Welcome back for<strong> Episode Two of qWeird Magics.</strong> This episode reaches you a few days late as I work out the rhythms and routines of hosting a podcast.</p><p>This episode explores the magic found in the seasonal phenomenon called the "winter blues". I explore what this experience means and why it is so common in the society we have created. </p><p>Thank you for listening and please rate and review or send me a message personally with your thoughts :)</p><p><strong>Time stamps for the episode are available as follows:</strong></p><ul><li>0:00-1:47 - Introduction</li><li>1:48-4:39 - Reflections on the Podcast Launch</li><li>4:40-5:28 - Introduction to Episode Theme</li><li>5:29-9:02 - My Experience of Winter Blues</li><li>9:03-10:29 - What are the Winter Blues?</li><li>10:30-11:17 - Why do the Winter Blues occur?</li><li>11:18-13:39 - How do other beings adapt to the winter?</li><li>13:40-21:59 - How do humans respond to the seasons?</li><li>22:00-28:35 - What is magical about the Winter Blues?</li><li>28:36-46:42 - How do we be well in winter in this system we created?</li><li>46:43-47:54 - Outro & Thanks!</li></ul><p><strong>Some resources</strong> <strong>I used in the making of this episode </strong>that are great for further exploration on this topic and the smaller elements that related to it:</p><ul><li><a href="https://wokescientist.substack.com/p/seasons-arent-causing-our-depression" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://wokescientist.substack.com/p/seasons-arent-causing-our-depression</a></li><li><a href="https://raffaellopalandri.medium.com/against-the-calendar-of-profit-reclaiming-seasons-life-cycles-and-care-65f8eb4f59c0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://raffaellopalandri.medium.com/against-the-calendar-of-profit-reclaiming-seasons-life-cycles-and-care-65f8eb4f59c0</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nongmoproject.org/blog/how-nature-can-inspire-your-own-dormant-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.nongmoproject.org/blog/how-nature-can-inspire-your-own-dormant-season/</a></li><li><a href="https://aprpc.com/embracing-winter-with-traditional-chinese-medicine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://aprpc.com/embracing-winter-with-traditional-chinese-medicine/</a></li><li><a href="https://health.unl.edu/10-tips-beat-winter-blues-plus-difference-between-sad-and-reoccurring-low-mood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://health.unl.edu/10-tips-beat-winter-blues-plus-difference-between-sad-and-reoccurring-low-mood/</a></li><li><a href="https://bbrfoundation.org/blog/winter-blues-or-seasonal-affective-disorder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bbrfoundation.org/blog/winter-blues-or-seasonal-affective-disorder</a></li><li><a href="https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/hygge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/hygge</a></li></ul>
February 22, 2026
1: Burnt Bagel Magic
<p>Welcome my friends! This <strong>first episode</strong> of qWeird Magics illuminates the magic of the burnt bagel. Inspired by your host's lifelong struggle with burning bagels, this episode explores the magic found in that particular frustrating experience over the years.</p><p>Containing lessons about self-compassion, mindfulness, and habit changing, Burnt Bagel Magic is a window into the practice of experiencing qWeird Magics starting with our first actions of the morning.</p><p>I am so thrilled to be embarking on this journey with you all. I hope you enjoy the episode and please share, comment, review etc. I look forward to hearing your feedback!</p>
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