Dr. Maria Rothenburger, also known as the Reluctant Medium, ends a six-month hiatus with a podcast episode loaded with major announcements. This episode unveils the launch of 'The Reluctant Medium' TV show on NewRealityTV.com. Dr. Maria shares personal anecdotes about a challenging 2024, including the passing of her stepdad, work overload, and the balance of personal and professional life.

Key updates include a new website, a transition to Patreon for her community, potential merchandise, changes to podcasting formats, and a live introduction to her new pet kitty, Blackberry Smoke.

She concludes with a detailed explanation of her annual New Year ritual involving tarot reading and setting intentions for the upcoming year.

00:00 Welcome Back: The Hiatus Explained
02:16 Major Announcements: TV Show Launch
04:33 Personal Struggles and Loss
07:33 New Beginnings: Website and Community Updates
17:56 Podcast Changes and Future Plans
20:13 Meet My New Feline Friend
22:20 Introduction to the New Year Ritual
23:15 Credit to Leoni Dawson and Bullet Journaling
28:36 Creating a Ritual Environment
29:33 The Closing Ceremony
30:14 The Opening Ceremony and Intentions
33:32 Tarot Reading for the New Year
38:43 Concluding the Ritual
40:12 Final Thoughts and Wishes