Curious Cat - where science & supernatural collide

As the days get shorter, the evenings colder, many begin to plan their mid-winter escapes. They reserve a chaise lounge in a tropical locale, a spot to soak up sunshine and relax before spring warms the air. Others search for something besides a tan or surf lesson when they travel, maybe seeking out sites where tragedies have occurred to better understand some of what National Geographic calls "humanity’s darkest chapters." It's called dark tourism, and if the pre-Halloween energi...

From Google: The Woman in White (or the White Lady) is a legendary female ghost dressed in a flowing white gown or bridal wear, whose worldwide appearances are almost universally rooted in tragic tales of lost love, betrayal, or violent death Some legends portray her as a silent entity, or omen of misfortune. Others describe encounters where she asks travelers for assistance before mysteriously disappearing. Show Resources/Links: White Ladies, Wikipedia Vanishing Hitchhikers, Ghosts of the Wo...

We covered a LOT of ground in the conversation. Sam is fabulous, and both of us have stayed away from socials for the summer, so this was a happy reunion. We were both hyper and giddy by the end. The first fifteen minutes of the conversation is a lovefest for our mutual friend, Monique Pliakos. Her work at Innerstandings Hypnosis, and her reiki, are all top-notch, 100% ethical and she and her family are rare-wonderful-authentic-jewels. The rest of the conversation is a VIBE as the...

Foggy Seattle mornings are this author's favorite writing companions. I love curling up with a notebook and pen on the couch, cat beside me, dog at my feet, to jot down traces of a dream or a story outline or ideas for the podcast. This mini-episode was born in that cozy space. As I was researching Mount Shasta, giving the place a fresh deep dive for the new book, I remembered something, Shasta Lake. As we drove past this lake from I-5 I'd watch houseboats peeking out the window like a ...

Longtime friend of the show, Pete the Blue Collar Spiritualist, had a deep experience and he stopped by to share the details. Trigger warning that we speak about suicide at around the 35 minute mark. Other topics we cover in order include: Sun/Moon DanceFasting and DreamingBreaking the FastTalking through the ceremoniesDreaming in an altered stateDancing to heal humanityFragility of life and deathCrossing over JustinPea the FairyOne more experience - vampiric energiesLinks to the work t...