About the Podcast
The New Witches is a modern witchcraft, paranormal, and true crime podcast hosted by Maria Ruiz and Laura Pagliaro.
Tune in every Wednesday for witchcraft and spirituality topics, and chilling ghost stories and true crime.
Listener Stories episodes are released every 13th of the month.
Maria Ruiz
Maria found witchcraft when a medium suggested she use crystals and smoke cleansing for protection, and the rest is history. She loves gardening, moon magic, crystals, reading tarot, and is an enthusiastic herbalist. She works to protect and care for all flora and fauna, and as such is an advocate for sustainable practices and ethical allyship for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC.
Maria lives in Sonoma County, California with her boyfriend, parents, angsty teenage sister, and their 18-year-old Yorkie named Twix (it’s a full house). She is a graphic designer and calligrapher.
To learn more about Maria follow her personal Instagram @maria.ruizperez or her calligraphy account @honeyteacalligraphy.
Laura Pagliaro
Laura believes in the power of perception and balancing the old ways with “new ways.” Her practice includes strengthening her intuition and abilities through rune, tarot, and pendulum readings while in trance, as well as constant dream and shadow work.
Laura lives on a mini farm in Northern California with her husband, 2 dogs, 2 goats, 6 ducks, and an ever-growing number of chickens. She is a former behavioral therapist who made a career change due to chronic illnesses and disability.
To learn more about Laura follow her personal Instagram @hauntedvalkyrie.
