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Neva and Maria talk about how getting older reshapes witchcraft, spirituality, and identity from performance and aesthetics into something grounded, honest, and livable. Along the way, they unpack the millennial “witchy” era, call out common new age traps, and land on practices that help them hold both rage and love without bypassing themselves.  

• aging as a shift from aesthetic to authenticity  
• millennial witch starter pack nostalgia and the pressure to look witchy  
• not giving a fuck as a spiritual upgrade  
• nature connection through tree hugging, offerings, and garden meditation  
• twin flames as a cover for toxic dynamics  
• love and light as spiritual bypassing and why shadow work matters  
• fury vs hate and learning where to put big emotions  
• repeating numbers, signs, and assigning meaning with intention  
• ethical questions around crystals and spiritual consumerism  

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✨ Produced & Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC

🎶 Huge thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music for composing and mixing our theme song, "Go Do This."

🔮Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

🔮Maria (she/they) is a mother to two gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for 20 years, focusing on inner city schools and diversity education. They have been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into her own traditions. They love Moon and High Holiday Rituals(‘Cule Yule!), Tarot Pulls, candle and sigil magic and reading and art! 

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Neva and Maria trade their usual deep dives for witchy would-you-rather chaos that somehow turns into real talk about truth, growth, and what actually supports a spiritual practice. Between haunted houses, glitter dilemmas, and shadow work, they keep coming back to the same point: choose what helps you move forward, not what looks perfect. 

• choosing a truth-telling tarot deck over a gentle one 
• ritual mishaps like candles tipping and forgetting a manifestation midstream 
• incense vibes versus permanent glitter and what “sparkly” really costs 
• mildly annoying ghosts versus constant inconvenient synchronicities 
• why we pick a chaotic episode people love over “perfect” nobody hears 
• naming perfectionism as a harmful mindset and choosing growth instead 
• losing crystals versus losing tarot decks plus ethics and community support 
• guides speaking in riddles versus memes and how we actually get messages 
• shadow work as weekly practice and the therapy overlap 
• working with moon cycles versus working with seasons and the pressure to keep up 
• magic tied to emotions versus intention and why intention keeps us out of trouble 
• cozy cottage witch versus chaotic urban alleyway witch and why we are both 
• what brings us joy right now including plant babies, gardening, and rewriting old stories 
• oracle card pull on sound healing, taking action, and letting the path unfold as you move 

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✨ Produced & Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC

🎶 Huge thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music for composing and mixing our theme song, "Go Do This."

🔮Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

🔮Maria (she/they) is a mother to two gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for 20 years, focusing on inner city schools and diversity education. They have been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into her own traditions. They love Moon and High Holiday Rituals(‘Cule Yule!), Tarot Pulls, candle and sigil magic and reading and art! 

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In Season 2 of the Lost Girls Podcast, hosts Neva and Maria delve into their experiences with media that they describe as having ignited their queer awakenings. They discuss a variety of movies, characters, and themes, reflecting on the complex feelings that arose during their formative years relating to sexual orientation and identity. The podcast highlights how cultural representations in film, particularly during the late 90s and early 2000s, impacted their understanding of sexuality, gender, and self. From discussing specific films like “The Mummy” and “Aladdin,” to exploring themes of gender identity in “Mulan,” the hosts share personal narratives that illustrate their journeys and societal perceptions of queerness.

Highlights

• 🎬 “The Mummy” has become a cultural beacon for queer awakening, inspiring countless fans to identify with its characters.
• 🌈 The concept of being “half-gay” reflects the struggles of bisexual identity in a binary world.
• 🎭 Disney films, particularly “Aladdin” and “Pocahontas,” were influential in shaping discussions around femininity, strength, and attraction to female characters.
• 🦸‍♀️ Mulan’s journey resonates with those questioning gender and identity while navigating familial expectations.
• 👑 The significance of strong female characters in media is emphasized, particularly their relationships and independence.
• 🌍 The hosts reflect on the idea that media produced during their coming-of-age years often contained unspoken queer themes.

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✨ Produced & Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC

🎶 Huge thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music for composing and mixing our theme song, "Go Do This."

🔮Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. They have a long term partner. 

🔮Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into her own traditions. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals, Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, candle and herb magic and plants! 

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Summary

In this episode of the Lost Girls Podcast, hosts Neva and Maria kick off Season Two with their characteristic humor and chaos. They delve into the concept of choosing a “word of the year” that reflects their personal growth and intentions for the upcoming year. Neva shares her journey to selecting the word “surrender,” which she defines not as submission but as a means of letting go of control and trusting the flow of life. Maria reflects on her previous word, “stability,” and discusses her evolving thoughts on what her next word should be. The two explore how their chosen words influence their lives and relationships, emphasizing the importance of intention behind actions and the power of community support. They also touch upon family dynamics, social media habits, and the significance of prioritizing mental health and well-being.

Highlights

• 🎙️ Introduction of Season Two: Neva and Maria return with their chaotic energy and humor, setting the tone for the season.
• 🔮 Word of the Year Concept: The hosts discuss the significance of choosing a word to focus on for personal growth and reflection.
• 💫 Neva’s Word: Neva reveals her word, “surrender,” sharing a powerful story about how she arrived at this choice during a Reiki session.
• 📅 Personal Reflection: Maria reflects on her previous word, “stability,” and how it shaped her family’s dynamics and decision-making throughout the year.
• 🌀 Community Support: The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and supporting each other’s mental health needs within their friend group and family.

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✨ Produced & Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC

🎶 Huge thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music for composing and mixing our theme song, "Go Do This."

🔮Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

🔮Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into her own traditions. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, candle and herb magic and plants! 

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In the final episode of Season 1, Neva and Maria tackle Winter Solstice, Yule, Classist Yule Cats, and what's bringing them joy.

Thank you to all of our listeners! We love and appreciate you and hope you tune back in sometime in February!! <3 Enjoy and Happy Holidays and Hibernating! 

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Your hosts are Neva and Maria.

Lost Girls Podcast is Produced and Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC. 

 Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. She has a long-term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing her attention on inner-city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into her own traditions. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, and candle and herb magic and plants! 

Many Thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music  for the creation and mixing of our theme song titled "Go Do This" 

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Neva coined a new term: Clairabilities! Neva and Maria discuss the different kinds of Clairvoyant abilities and how they manifest and the stories they have had when experiencing some of them over their lifetimes. They get weird, freaky, and straight up chilly! 

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Lost Girls Podcast is Produced and Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC. 

Neva Rowland (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. One who is nonbinary and one who is neurodivergent. She has a long term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing her attention on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into traditions of her own. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, and candle and herb magic and plants! 

Many Thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music  for the creation and mixing of our theme song titled "Go Do This"

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Neva and Maria talk about the TV Shows and Movies with witchy representation for them and were essential to them growing up. They cover movies like Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and shows like Buffy, Charmed, and some other not to obvious choices! 

What shows and movies influenced your spiritual growth??

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Lost Girls Podcast is Produced and Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC. 

 Neva (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. One who is nonbinary and one who is neurodivergent. She has a long term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing her attention on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into traditions of her own. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, and candle and herb magic and plants! 

Many Thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music  for the creation and mixing of our theme song titled "Go Do This" 

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Neva and Maria talk with special guest Gelia (Neva's sister), who is also a teacher, about the frustrations of teaching nowadays, how and what makes it better, and all of our experiences as teachers. Neva is a teacher who has since left the profession and now works with her state department doing training. Maria is a classroom teacher, and Gelia was a classroom teacher and has moved up to an admin role in her school. 

We look at how cell phones, Academies, and pandemics impacted us and our students. 

Please join us for this special (guest) episode! 

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Lost Girls Podcast is Produced and Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC. 

 Neva (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. One who is nonbinary and one who is neurodivergent. She has a long term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing her attention on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into traditions of her own. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, and candle and herb magic and plants! 

Many Thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music  for the creation and mixing of our theme song titled "Go Do This" 

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Neva and Maria talk about Spirituality Ethics, and what does that mean? How do you determine right from wrong in an ephemeral space? We talk about it, catch up, and make some jokes! 


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Your hosts are Neva and Maria.
Lost Girls Podcast is Produced and Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC. 

 Neva (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. One who is nonbinary and one who is neurodivergent. She has a long term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing her attention on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into traditions of her own. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, and candle and herb magic and plants! 

Many Thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music  for the creation and mixing of our theme song titled "Go Do This" 

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In this Episode Neva and Maria dive into Shadow Work and how much it makes us want to cry but how necessary it is to become a whole authentic person. 

Disclaimer: WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. Please seek out a medical and mental health pro if you are experiencing any symptoms of depression or anxiety.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
Call or Text 988
Website

Psychology Today Article for Shadow Work

Inner Child Oracle Deck

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Your hosts are Neva and Maria.
Lost Girls Podcast is Produced and Edited by Maria Ruscitti, LLC. 

 Neva (she/they) is a multi-faceted creator whose work blends spirituality and art. They work as a state-employed civil servant to pay the bills and feed their art supply and tarot collection addiction. 

Maria (she/her) is a mother to two adorable gremlins. One who is nonbinary and one who is neurodivergent. She has a long term partner. Maria has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, focusing her attention on inner city schools and diversity education. She has been a practicing witch for most of her life, starting with Italian folklore witchcraft as a child and growing into traditions of her own. She loves Moon and High Holiday Rituals (Especially Beltane), Simmer pots, Tarot Pulls, and candle and herb magic and plants! 

Many Thanks to Nick J Ludwig Music  for the creation and mixing of our theme song titled "Go Do This" 

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