Supernatural Circumstances

In this episode we look at Paranormal Entertainment and the some impacts it has had on our beliefs when it comes to things supernatural. Some of the myths perpetuated by these shows in various mediums, all in the name of entertainment, have created massive misunderstandings about and negative biases toward legitimate parapsychological study and research.In the second part of the show, Morgan and I talk with Professor Paranormal, Loyd Auerbach. Loyd graduated from Northwestern University in 1978 with a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and went on to further his study, focusing on psychical research. Supernatural Circumstances is a co-production of Entityseeker Paranormal Research and Teachings and Good Egg Studios. This podcast is a part of the CuriousCast Podcast Network. Theme music by Corey Johnson of Catalyst Records in Edmonton, Alberta.You can learn more about Morgan Knudsen at entityseeker.ca, learn more about Mike Browne, and listen to his show Dark Poutine at darkpoutine.com.Feel free to email the show at supernaturalcircumstances@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our inaugural episode on Near Death Experiences (NDEs) a topic that we will return to in future episodes of Supernatural Circumstances. After Morgan shares a bit about NDEs and neurosurgeon, Eben Alexander's personal story of his own NDE, we will hear from Italian-born, Scottish author, medical doctor and speaker Piero Calvi-Parisetti.Supernatural Circumstances is a co-production of Entityseeker Paranormal Research and Teachings and Good Egg Studios. This podcast is a part of the CuriousCast Podcast Network. Theme music by Corey Johnson of Catalyst Records in Edmonton, Alberta.You can learn more about Morgan Knudsen at entityseeker.ca, learn more about Mike Browne, and listen to his show Dark Poutine at darkpoutine.com.Feel free to email the show at supernaturalcircumstances@gmail.com.Sources:Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) - Division of Perceptual StudiesFrontiers | Enhanced Interplay of Neuronal Coherence and Coupling in the Dying Human Brain | Aging NeuroscienceDoes our life flash before our eyes during death? - ScimexProof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Eben AlexanderStep into the Light: Transform your fear of death by learning about Life after Life by Piero Calvi-Parisettidrparistetti.com — Afterlife Science for the Bereaved and the Dying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is psychic addiction? Can people become hooked on what mediums, legitimate or not, are telling them? In this episode, Morgan talks about the dangers and pitfalls of unhealthy reliance on psychic mediums and gets into the nuts and bolts about having more practical experiences with them.Later in the show, Mike and Morgan speak with brilliant Parapsychologist Dr. Callum E. Cooper, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Northampton, about the role of psychics and bereavement.Supernatural Circumstances is a co-production of Entityseeker Paranormal Research and Teachings and Good Egg Studios. This podcast is a part of the CuriousCast Podcast Network. Theme music by Corey Johnson of Catalyst Records in Edmonton, Alberta.You can learn more about Morgan Knudsen at entityseeker.ca, learn more about Mike Browne, and listen to his show Dark Poutine at darkpoutine.com.Feel free to email the show at supernaturalcircumstances@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eileen J. Garrett is considered by many as one of the most active mediums of the twentieth century and known for her objective approach to psi phenomena. Naturally sensitive from a young age to things psychic, as an adult Eileen began to formally hone her skills under the direction of James Hewat McKenzie at the British College of Psychic Science in the 1920s. “I have a gift, a capacity — a delusion, if you will — called ‘psychic,’” Mrs. Garrett wrote in her book of personal memoirs, Adventures in the Supernormal (1943). “I have been called many things, from a charlatan to a miracle woman. I am, at least, neither of these.” First Morgan tells Eileen’s life story, highlighting some of the famous medium’s involvement in some well-known experiments in psychical research with the aim to gain a better understanding of supernormal perception. She is known for her co-founding of, and tireless work within, The Parapsychology Foundation.Later Morgan and Mike interview Eileen Garrett’s granddaughter, Lisette Coly, who has served as Vice President of the Parapsychology Foundation since 1978, charged with maintaining the foundation’s valuable library which is struggling to stay afloat in these difficult times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Supernatural Circumstances we take a look at the possible involvement of the Yeti in one of the most enduring mysteries of modern times, the Incident at Dyatalov Pass and whether Yeti might have been involved. Mike covered this story in Chapter 13 of the Perpetual Puzzles section of his bestselling book, Murder, Madness and Mayhem, available at fine booksellers now. The story began in 1959, in the Northern Ural Mountains on Kholat Syakhl, which translated from the local Mansi dialect means "Dead Mountain". A group of nine experienced hikers, two women and eight men, on a skiing expedition from the Ural Polytechnic Institute in Yekaterinburg, Russia, died on the mountain that February under mysterious circumstances. The site was later named Dyatlov Pass in memory of the group’s leader, 23-year-old Igor Alekseyevich Dyatlov. There are many theories about what happened - some say avalanche, some say something more sinister occurred. No one is left to tell us the truth.Later in the show we’ll chat with Lyle Blackburn, cryptozoologist, podcaster and musician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever picked up the phone only to find the person you’re about to call is already on the line and the phone has not even rung yet? Have you had a dream about something that later on came true? Has someone, just out of the blue started talking about something that’s been on your mind almost word for word. I have. We al have if we’re honest about it. What is with that? Are these merely coincidences in an otherwise random world, like the skeptics would have you believe? Or, is there something more cosmic to it? Some people call it ESP. In this episode Morgan dives into the topic with gusto and later we have a conversation with the always fascinating, Nancy Zingrone, a Research fellow at Parapsychology Foundation, Inc. and Professor at Northcentral University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since before recorded history, In the region now known as the State of New Jersey, people have reported sightings of a strange, dragon like creature, often in the wooded Pine Barrens region. These sightings gave rise to the legend of the famed Jersey Devil. In this episode, Morgan dives into a bit of the history of the creature. Later on Morgan and Mike have a conversation with eminent folklorist, teacher and all around awesome person, Lynn McNeil. lynnesmcneillSupernatural Circumstances is a co-production of Entityseeker Paranormal Research and Teachings and Good Egg Studios. This podcast is a part of the CuriousCast Podcast Network. Theme music by Corey Johnson of Catalyst Records in Edmonton, Alberta.You can learn more about Morgan Knudsen at entityseeker.ca, learn more about Mike Browne, and listen to his show Dark Poutine at darkpoutine.com.Feel free to email the show at supernaturalcircumstances@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Morgan first tells us about her clients' encounters with an upright walking, dog-like creature on their Alberta property. During her research Morgan discovered that reports of these bi-pedal wolf-like creatures have been going on for centuries all over the world, although in the last forty years there have been more sightings in North America than any other place.Morgan and Mike then chatted with cryptozoologist, Ken Gerhard, to chat about the Dogman more. You can learn more about Ken at his website: http://www.kengerhard.com/Supernatural Circumstances is a co-production of Entityseeker Paranormal Research and Teachings and Good Egg Studios. This podcast is a part of the CuriousCast Podcast Network. Theme music by Corey Johnson of Catalyst Records in Edmonton, Alberta.You can learn more about Morgan Knudsen at entityseeker.ca, learn more about Mike Browne, and listen to his show Dark Poutine at darkpoutine.com.Feel free to email the show at supernaturalcircumstances@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This the second of two episodes on one of our favourite topics, the Wendigo. As with the first part, Morgan will lay out some of the history of Wendigo, a few stories and information about its origins. Later on in the show, we chat with author Chad Lewis who’s gone deep into researching Wendigo and its lore.You can learn more about Chad Lewis at https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Supernatural Circumstances is a co-production of Entityseeker Paranormal Research and Teachings and Good Egg Studios. This podcast is a part of the CuriousCast Podcast Network. Theme music by Corey Johnson of Catalyst Records in Edmonton, Alberta.You can learn more about Morgan Knudsen at entityseeker.ca, learn more about Mike Browne, and listen to his show Dark Poutine at darkpoutine.com.Feel free to email the show at supernaturalcircumstances@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This the first of two episodes of the show on one of our favourite topics, the Wendigo. First, Morgan will lay out some of the history of Wendigo, a few stories and information about its origins. Later on in the show, we chat with author Chad Lewis who’s gone deep into researching Wendigo and its lore.You can learn more about Chad Lewis at https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Supernatural Circumstances is a co-production of Entityseeker Paranormal Research and Teachings and Good Egg Studios. This podcast is a part of the CuriousCast Podcast Network. Theme music by Corey Johnson of Catalyst Records in Edmonton, Alberta.You can learn more about Morgan Knudsen at entityseeker.ca, learn more about Mike Browne, and listen to his show Dark Poutine at darkpoutine.com.Feel free to email the show at supernaturalcircumstances@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices