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She is a Beast
Christina Rosso-Schneider
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She is a Beast is a podcast that explores and unpacks the monstrous female in mythology, folklore, fairy tales, and pop culture. Hosted by Christina Rosso-Schneider, author, bookstore owner, witch, and your resident spooky bitch.
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Jun 9 2023
Episode 1 - Rusalka
In the first episode of She is a Beast Podcast, Christina introduces herself, the monstrous female, and discusses her first she-beast: the Rusalka from Scandinavian folklore. CW: violence toward women, domestic violence, murder, pregnant women, sexual assault, suicide, and death
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Jun 9 2023
Episode 1 - Rusalka
In the first episode of She is a Beast Podcast, Christina introduces herself, the monstrous female, and discusses her first she-beast: the Rusalka from Scandinavian folklore. CW: violence toward women, domestic violence, murder, pregnant women, sexual assault, suicide, and death
Sep 25 2021
Ep. 26 - Jolly Jane Toppan: Serial Killer Birth Chart
Christina and Alyssa discuss America's first female serial killer, Jolly Jane Toppan. Listen to our witches discuss the life of this prolific serial killer and break down her birth chart!
Sep 11 2021
Ep. 25 - Celtic Creatures and Myths
Alyssa and Christina are back this week to discuss all sorts of Celtic curiosities and tales. They loved discussing the creatures of South East Asia, so our resident witches thought you would enjoy hearing how the ancient (and not so ancient) residents of the greater British Isles saw and made sense of the world around them.
Jul 31 2021
Ep. 24 - New Home Rituals and Practices
Welcome back to Witch Path! This week Christina and Alyssa discuss what it's like to be a witchy new homeowner. Listen as they chat about Christina's new home journey, cleansing rituals, and how to make contact with spirits that might be inhabiting your home.
Jul 17 2021
Ep. 23 - Celebrating Lughnasadh and Lammas!
Welcome back to WitchPath! The podcast about all things witchy. Christina and Alyssa are back after a little break to discuss Lughnasadh (or Lammas)! Sit back and listen to the WitchPath crew discuss one of the core pagan holidays, bread baking, and the cultural importance of Lughnasadh.
May 29 2021
Ep. 22 - Wedding Rituals
Our very own witch is getting married!! Join us in celebrating Alyssa's upcoming wedding by learning about wedding rituals from around the world! Some are wholesome or adorable, they can sometimes be scary, and some practices are steeped in the legacy of patriarchy. Do you have any favorite wedding rituals? Be sure to let us know!
May 15 2021
Ep.21 - Mythical Creatures of Asia
Alyssa and Christina loved talked about spooky places so much (and we hope you did too!) that they are back discussing mythical creatures! Listen to this episode to learn about some truly terrifying and imaginative mythical beasts from East and South East Asia. If you listeners enjoy this episode, be sure to let us know and we can cover more mythical creatures from across the globe!
May 1 2021
Ep. 20 - Spooky Places and Spiritual Places Part 2
Alyssa and Christina are back with Part 2 of WitchPath's spooky spaces special. This week, they are discussing how individuals, communities, and private organizations monetize and capitalize on spiritual, supernatural, or otherwise spooky locations. Sometimes it's cute and wholesome...other times it looks a lot like exploitation. It can sometimes be a fine line between raising awareness and focusing on money to made, and be sure to listen to hear Christina and Alyssa's thoughts on some well known places you may have visited!
Apr 17 2021
Ep. 19 - Spooky and Spiritual Spaces
Christina and Alyssa are back to discuss a smattering of well known spooky, haunted, spiritual, or otherwise creepy places. Have you ever wanted to learn about the Jersey Devil, the energy vortexes in Arizona, or mystical mountains in California, then this is the episode for you! Be sure to check out the Witch Path on Instagram for some pictures of these haunting locales.
Apr 3 2021
Ep. 18 Astral Projection
Welcome back to Witch Path! This week Christina and Alyssa are discussing astral projection. Listen to hear them discuss the possible science (or lack thereof) behind this phenomena, how different cultures have described the experience, and some wild real world stories of governments and individuals exploring astral projection.
Mar 20 2021
Ep. 17 The Lunar Effect
Christina and Alyssa are back, this episode discussing the LUNAR EFFECT and crimes (perhaps) influenced by the moon. Is someone more likely to be a serial killer depending on what phase of the moon they are born during, does a full moon actually influence the rate of crime, and is there any scientific data about how the moon affects our bodies? Listen to this episode to find out!
Dec 19 2020
Ep. 16 Werewolves and Vampires
For the final episode of 2020 (can't wait for this year to finally end!) Christina and Alyssa discuss the history of werewolves and vampires! Sexy? Maybe. Bloody? For sure! The Witchpath crew also discusses their favorite pop culture representations of these mythically magical creatures. Thank you so much for the support of the podcast!! We love you all so much and are super excited to show y'all what we have cookin' for 2021!
Dec 5 2020
Ep. 15 Holiday Season Witchy Shopping Guide!
Alyssa and Misty are back this month to talk about their favorite occult/witchy/herby local shops! Most of us now (especially if you are a listening to this podcast) know a witchy someone in your life, so this holiday season support your local businesses wherever you are to get the perfect gift for the witch in your life.
Nov 14 2020
Ep. 14 Sacrifice!
This week, the Witch Path crew discusses witchcraft and sacrifice!
Oct 31 2020
Ep. 13 Spooky Stories From Our Listeners
Happy Samhain/Halloween valued listeners! This week, Alyssa and Christina share some spooky experiences submitted by you the listener and from their own personal experiences.
Oct 17 2020
Ep.12 Familiars and Son of Sam's Birth Chart
We are back! This week we are discussing the history of witchy familiars and taking a look at David Berkowitz's (AKA Son of Sam serial killer) birth chart. We hope that everyone is continuing to stay safe and enjoying the lovely fall weather we've been having in Philadelphia. Be sure to come back on HALLOWEEN for an extra spooky episode!
Oct 3 2020
Ep. 11 Spiritualism
We are back! After taking a bit of break, we are so excited to being recording again and to discuss all things witchy with our ghoul squad. This week, listen to us discuss Spiritualism and the folks who practiced seances, in addition to a spooky story. Thank you for your support and we can't wait to hear your feedback!
Jun 6 2020
Ep.10 The Happy Face Killer's Birthchart
In this installment of WITCHPATH listen to Christina and Alyssa discuss The Happy Face Killer and his birthchart.
May 23 2020
Ep.9 Beltane
This episode, listen to Alyssa and Misty discuss the recent Celtic holiday Beltane!
May 2 2020
Ep.8 Mysterious Dolls & Crime Scene Models
Welcome back to Witch Path! This episode, Alyssa and Christina discuss spooky dolls and the power of human-like inanimate objects. Christina also talks about Francis Glessener Lee, a bad ass women who built crime scene model houses and revolutionized criminal forensics. Be sure to stay safe and healthy during difficult times!