Maya McCabe

qWeird Magics

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

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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Maya McCabe

Episodes

3: Small Sprout Magic 19.04.2026 18:20

For my first video episode, I welcome you into the world of Small Sprout Magic ! As spring is arriving, small seeds are turning to sprouts and daring to break through the soil into a world that is still warming. 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? In what ways are...

2: Winter Blues Magic 13.03.2026 47:54

Hello good people! Welcome back for Episode Two of qWeird Magics. This episode reaches you a few days late as I work out the rhythms and routines of hosting a podcast. 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. Thank you for listening and please ra...

1: Burnt Bagel Magic 22.02.2026 30:55

Welcome my friends! This first episode 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. Containing lessons about self-compassion, mindfulness, and habit changing, Burnt Bagel Magic is a window into the practice of experiencing...