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 rate and review or send me a message personally with your thoughts :)

Time stamps for the episode are available as follows:

• 0:00-1:47 - Introduction
• 1:48-4:39 - Reflections on the Podcast Launch
• 4:40-5:28 - Introduction to Episode Theme
• 5:29-9:02 - My Experience of Winter Blues
• 9:03-10:29 - What are the Winter Blues?
• 10:30-11:17 - Why do the Winter Blues occur?
• 11:18-13:39 - How do other beings adapt to the winter?
• 13:40-21:59 - How do humans respond to the seasons?
• 22:00-28:35 - What is magical about the Winter Blues?
• 28:36-46:42 - How do we be well in winter in this system we created?
• 46:43-47:54 - Outro & Thanks!

Some resources I used in the making of this episode that are great for further exploration on this topic and the smaller elements that related to it:

• https://wokescientist.substack.com/p/seasons-arent-causing-our-depression
• https://raffaellopalandri.medium.com/against-the-calendar-of-profit-reclaiming-seasons-life-cycles-and-care-65f8eb4f59c0
• https://www.nongmoproject.org/blog/how-nature-can-inspire-your-own-dormant-season/
• https://aprpc.com/embracing-winter-with-traditional-chinese-medicine/
• https://health.unl.edu/10-tips-beat-winter-blues-plus-difference-between-sad-and-reoccurring-low-mood/
• https://bbrfoundation.org/blog/winter-blues-or-seasonal-affective-disorder
• https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/hygge

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 qWeird Magics starting with our first actions of the morning.

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!