Mundane Magic with Molly Donlan: Everyday Rituals That Actually Work

In today’s episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh sits down with Molly Donlan — cohost of Demystify Magic and author of
Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch’s Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done (released February 17, 2026 on the new moon).

Molly shares her journey from self-described skeptic to practicing witch, including her years working with survivors of sexual violence and how that experience shaped her understanding of healing, agency, and the nervous system.

Together we explore the heart of Mundane Magic: why powerful ritual doesn’t have to be elaborate, how everyday routines can become magical anchors, and how to build a practice that supports your life instead of adding more pressure to it.

This episode is for anyone who wants spirituality that feels real, sustainable, and actually doable — even with a busy life and a sink full of dishes.

In This Episode

• From skeptic to witch: Molly’s path into magic
• Trauma work, burnout, and the nervous system connection
• Why mindfulness was the gateway to magical practice
• The origin of Mundane Magic
• Making daily chores part of your spiritual practice
• ADHD-friendly magic and motivation
• Why aesthetic perfection isn’t required for powerful ritual
• Using what you already have instead of buying more tools3
• The community-built sections of the book (including the famous dust bunnies)
• The “mundane magic witch” identity (and a touch of glamour witch energy)
• Morning coffee sigils and micro-rituals
• Clear quartz and working with crystal frequency
• Favorite reads, travel, and magical items

Memorable Quotes

• “You are the magic.”
• “If it doesn’t bring you joy, it should at least help you get through the other things you have to do.”
• “In this economy? Use what you have.”
• “Your practice doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.”
• “Clear quartz, always.”

Resources & Links

Molly Donlan
Website: mollydonlan.com

Instagram: Instagram

 Podcast: Demystify Magic; https://open.spotify.com/show/5oLmISqAAsVOQDMSJ0R10W?si=224fc89978ef4ab2

 Book: Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done: Donlan, Molly: 9780593980347: Amazon.com: Books

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