Big Seance: My Paranormal World

Sandra Champlain, author and host of We Don't Die Radio, shares her journey from the fear of dying to a passion for sharing the news that we all survive death. Plus amazing stories of seances and physical mediumship! Visit BigSeance.com/144 for more info.

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In this episode:

Episode Teaser :00

Intro 1:08

Sandra Champlain's Bio 1:50

Pouring the tea! Today I'm drinking "Warrior Tea" by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 2:40

Welcome to the parlor, Sandra Champlain! 3:50

Grief and the fear of dying. 4:45

When you realize that we don't die, everyone makes it to the Other Side, and our loved ones will be there to greet us. 7:42

Sandra's tipping point was a course in mediumship and discovering Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). 10:48

In 2011, while sitting in her car after a movie, Sandra recorded a video of herself after realizing it was time to share her story. 17:10

Sandra shares more from experiences while studying mediumship at the Arthur Findlay College. 24:07

This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals - "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! 33:33

Sandra has been a part of many seances, and she recounts some of the more fascinating physical phenomena that she has witnessed while sitting with physical medium, Scott Milligan. 35:15

Moving stories of evidential mediumship, plus scientist Sonia Rinaldi and her work with Instrumental Trans Communication (ITC). 43:05

With so many interviews on We Don't Die Radio and all the experiences since the book, We Don't Die was written in 2013, what has Sandra learned since then? 47:59

Where to find Sandra Champlain, plus her final thoughts! 56:14

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 59:50

Outro 1:01:23

For more on Sandra Champlain

WeDontDieRadio.com

We Don't Die Radio on YouTube

WeDontDie.com

The book, We Don't Die: A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death

We Don't Die on Facebok

Twitter: @SandraChamplain

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

August Goforth is a licensed psychotherapist and spirit medium. He shares the dialogues between co-author and late partner, Timothy Gray, along with a multitude of spirit beings, from the book The Risen: Dialogues of Love, Grief & Survival Beyond Death. Visit BigSeance.com/143 for more info.

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This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals – "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! :00

Episode Teaser :32

Intro 1:40

It's summer for your host! Plus Amazing Grace, the Aretha Franklin documentary. 2:22

Pouring the tea! Today I'm drinking "The Storyteller Tea" by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 3:05

August Goforth's biography and information about his book, The Risen: Dialogues of Love, Grief & Survival Beyond Death. 4:15

Because the material in The Risen is rather dense, August includes the following passage multiple times throughout the book: "These words may not make conscious sense at this time, but my spiritual senses comprehend and retain this knowledge for Authentic Self." 7:13

Take a deep breath. 12:07

Who is Timothy Gray? 13:23

Timothy physically manifested for August and over time asked him to write a book. Tim, along with thousands of other spirit beings, co-authored the book with August. 14:55

The bond between August and Timothy, and a larger purpose. 18:30

Much of the material came to August through something called "infospheres." 20:24

After years of working on the book with the risen, August needed a break. 23:28

More about the "infospheres" and how they worked in the process. 26:10

More about Tim's first manifestation with August. 31:55

When here and "otherwhere" merge. Plus the difference between "phenomena" and "noumena". 35:24

Tim's manifestation for for August often included the sensation of touch. 38:15

Patrick compares August's response to Tim's first manifestations to his own strange experience that is described in a blog post entitled, The Hand That Rocks Your Dreams. 39:25

A comforting message from the risen on the topic of suicide. 46:38

"These books were written for the future and not the present." Are you ready to check out the books? 57:45

How to find a mental health professional who is trustworthy and open to discussions of spirituality or psychic gifts and abilities. 1:02:19

Ethics for mental health professionals who are also mediums. 1:07:35

Final Thoughts from August Goforth 1:12:33

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:16:24

Outro 1:17:56

For More on August Goforth and The Risen

therisenbooks.com

"The Risen" on Facebook

August Goforth on Instagram

August's Writings About Mediumship

August's Writings About Self-Exiting

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Former guests and listeners of the show share their tips and techniques for clearing a space of funky energy or removing unwanted spirit visitors. Visit BigSeance.com/142 for more info.

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Intro :00

Is there one correct way to clear or cleanse a space of nasty funky energy or spirit visitors? Of course not! :52

Pouring the tea! Today I'm drinking "Walk in Balance" herbal tea by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 1:45

Getting rid of bad energy and setting boundaries with spirit. A SpeakPipe message from Erin. 3:33

Previous guest, Amber Choisella, shares her favorite techniques in a voicemail. 5:03

Speaking of negative energy, the very FIRST episode of the Big Seance Podcast was with my friend, Marilyn Painter, and it was all about Dealing with Lower Energies/Demons/Possessions. Here's a look back on that episode from 5 years ago. Learn more about Marilyn Painter at PsychicQuests.com. 7:30

In The Ghost Hunter's Survival Guide by Michelle Belanger, she gives basic steps for a cleansing, but also a technique where you imagine a bubble that surrounds and protects a space. 19:35

Former guest Loyd Auerbach's Ghost Hunting: How to Investigate the Paranormal discusses using magnets as well as banishing rituals. 23:24

This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals - "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! 26:27Former guest Guy Lyon Playfair included a section called "What to do with your poltergeist" in his book, This House is Haunted: The Amazing Inside Story of the Enfield Poltergeist. 28:10

Chip Coffey, former guest and author of Growing Up Psychic: My Story of Not Just Surviving but Thriving - And How Others Like Me Can, Too, likes saging and prayer bells! 31:18

"Don't touch the Holy water!" That's what Mary Ann Winkowski, author of When Ghosts Speak: Understanding the World of Earthbound Spirits suggests. Instead, use white light, sea salt, quince seeds, smudging, or blessings. 35:30

Steps for a sage burning ceremony from former guest, Janice Carlson from her book, Soul Sensing: How to Communicate With Your Dead Loved Ones. 49:19

More techniques and rituals submitted by listeners! 51:46

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 58:50

Outro 1:00:23

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

After the 2016 Presidential Election in the US, Michael M. Hughes created a spell to bind Donald Trump. Witches and magic practitioners jumped on board, the mass media took notice, and it went viral internationally. Michael has a new book, "Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and Spells for Change." Visit BigSeance.com/141 for more info.

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In this episode:

A heads up and an explanation of what's coming in this episode :00

Intro :45

Here's why Patrick decided to move forward with an episode about the occult that is also political. 1:29

Michael M. Hughes' Bio 3:15

"Soul Ache" - The day after the 2016 Presidential Election 4:50

Who was Michael M. Hughes before Trump? 10:28

Magic came into Michael's life at an early age. 14:15

Pyramid Power 16:44

The inspiration for the Spell to Bind Donald Trump and All Those Who Abet Him 22:29

Putting the spell together 25:12

The "Yippies" and the Pentagon in 1968 29:35

Mass media takes notice of Michael and his ritual 32:15

The Bind Trump Facebook Community 37:00

Trump is still in power, so what is the plan looking forward? Looking back, what has worked and what has failed? 42:16

Keeping the movement going when it's easy to feel burned out 49:31

Spells for the LGBT community and other progressive causes 56:32

Binding and Hexing 1:01:20

"Magic for the Resistance" and who this book is for 1:13:43

Can we screw up magic? 1:18:37

Michael's Final Thoughts 1:22:35

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:29:05

Outro 1:30:38

For More on Michael M. Hughes

MichaelMHughes.com

Magic for the Resistance on Amazon

The very first Bind Trump Ritual

Michael M. Hughes on Facebook

Twitter: @MichaelMHughes

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Lacey Reinhardt is the owner and operator of Haunted STL Tours and the Host of the American Spirits Podcast. Patrick and Lacey discuss paranormal tourism, ethics and cultural sensitivity in the paranormal field, "ghost hunter" stereotypes, and so many delicious tangents! Visit BigSeance.com/140 for more info!

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In this episode:

Episode Teaser :00

Intro 1:02

Welcome, Lacey Reinhardt! 1:35

I met Lacey this winter at Troy Taylor's Dead of Winter Conference! 4:11

Lacey has a background in Veterinary Medicine, and working with service animals helped her to realize the power in non-verbal communication. Working with animals led to an interest in the paranormal. 5:50

From the beginning, Lacey grew up not fitting the mold. 9:00

Lacey quit her day job to follow her passion! She's learned how to make connections and ask questions along the way. 11:16

Paranormal burnout and the business of paranormal investigation. 13:45

Do hobby paranormal investigators really contribute to the study of the paranormal? 16:50

Conflicting thoughts about "ghost hunter" stereotypes 17:52

The problem with declaring evidence and artifacts as paranormal (or not) 19:02

Paranormal "Edutainment" 23:57

An interesting conversation about politics and being able to work with folks from all sides of the political spectrum. 27:43

Lacey has a conspiracy theorist side. 31:15

Lacey's philosophy? "Don't be poopy." 32:48

Pet peeves of paranormal tourism (including a lack of ethics and a lack of standardization.) 33:10

Judging and the rolling of eyes in the paranormal. 39:09

Lacey has strong opinions on how to communicate with spirits and what not to do. Also, cultural sensitivity in the paranormal field. 41:32

A tangent on Ego, 23 and Me, and Heritage 49:24

More on Haunted STL Tours and the American Spirits Podcast. 53:23

Lacey's final thoughts 56:40

Updated information on the American Spirits Podcast and upcoming Haunted STL tours! 57:49

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 58:35

Outro 1:00:06

For more on Lacey Reinhardt

HauntedSTLtours.com

Haunted STL Tours on Facebook

American Spirits Podcast on Facebook

Twitter: @HauntedSTL

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Listeners respond to episode 137 where Patrick discusses comedian John Oliver's rant on psychic mediums. Our most recent guest, International Spiritual Medium Barrie John responds as well. Plus the debut appearance of Dajon, our new 8-year-old book reviewer, on assignment with a review of the new series, Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. Visit BigSeance.com/139 for more info.

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In this episode:

Intro :00

Introducing Dajon, our special 8-year-old assignment book reviewer, with a review of the new children's book series, Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol by Andres Miedoso and Victor Rivas. :38

Jeanette, an awesome listener, called the hotline and shared her thoughts about our recent John Oliver episode. 13:08

Our most recent guest, International Spiritual Medium Barrie John from episode 138, gave us his thoughts on John Oliver's rant as well. 17:56

Additional written feedback from listeners of the show. 24:25

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 33:00

Outro 34:55

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

A conversation with International Spiritual Medium, Barrie John, on topics such as the Ouija board, his supportive upbringing, the loss of beloved pets, the use of cards in mediumship, his work with trance and physical mediumship, health of the mind body and spirit, contacting deceased loved ones, and dealing with attachments, among other topics. Visit BigSeance.com/138 for more info.

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In this episode:

Teaser :00

Intro :52

Barrie John's Bio 1:26

Welcome, Barrie! 3:00

Barrie recently got to hang out with our friend and popular Big Seance guest, Karen A. Dahlman! They were sharing and teaching others about the Ouija board. 4:10

Why does the Ouija board sometimes give people the silent treatment? 6:06

Barrie's first Ouija experience. Also, comical ouija communication! 7:44

Barrie was brought up in a supportive family that was very open to mediumship and spirit communication. 11:03

Losing our beloved pets and communication from the afterlife. 16:25

Using cards as both a relaxation tool, and validation in mediumship 20:20

Amazing experiences during Barrie's work with trance and physical mediumship 23:50

Finding development groups and likeminded people when you're in the middle of nowhere 28:36

Health of the Mind, Body, and Spirit 31:27

Barrie's biggest influences 33:05

The Spiritualists' National Union 34:56

Trouble connecting with deceased family members when communicating with strangers on the other side seems to come easy 36:16

Attachments, demons, and "ass souls" 40:20

Aliens and UFOs 44:12

Final thoughts and how to get more Barrie in your life! 46:20

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 49:35

Outro 51:10

For more on Barrie John

Barriejohn.com

Facebook.com/barriejohnmedium

Twitter: @BarrieJohn1973

Instagram: @BarrieJohn_Medium

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

English comedian and political commentator John Oliver recently went on a skeptic rant about psychic mediums in his HBO series, Last Week Tonight. Are psychics offended? Were you offended? Should we be? Does he have valid points? I'd love to know your thoughts. Visit BigSeance.com/137 for more info.

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In this episode:

Intro :00

A recent rant by John Oliver offended your host, Patrick Keller. Was he right to be offended? After all, he's not psychic. Are some of the points valid? :41

A clip from the HBO series, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 1:55

Patrick discusses his conflicting thoughts on the clip 19:30

Feedback from members of the Big Seance Parlor on Facebook 23:08

Send Patrick your feedback! How did this segment make YOU feel? Are you a believer? Skeptic? In the middle? Were you offended? Should we be? 25:02

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 26:10

Outro 27:47

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Patrick takes you on a road trip to Troy Taylor's Dead of Winter Festival for 2019. Interviews of Sarah Hyatt, Corey Schjoth, and Jason Haxton, author of The Dibbuk Box which inspired the 2012 film, The Possession. Also, the LIVE recording of an episode of the American Hauntings Podcast! Visit BigSeance.com/136 for more info.

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In this episode:

Intro :00

I attended Troy Taylor's Dead of Winter Festival last week! If I met you and you're a new listener, let me know if you found us! :41

A brief interview of Sarah Hyatt from the Granger House Victorian Museum in Marion, Iowa. Visit GrangerHouseMuseum.org 2:25

A brief interview of previous guest, Corey Schjoth of Phantasmagoria Photography. Check out a full interview with Corey in episode 114. For more on Corey, visit PhantasmagoriaPhoto.com 5:20

A brief interview with Jason Haxton, author of The Dibbuk Box which inspired the 2012 film, The Possession. Jason's presentation was one of the most interesting and entertaining talks I've ever heard at a conference. 8:49

The LIVE recording of an episode of Troy Taylor and Cody Beck's American Haunting's Podcast! 13:02

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:01:30

I'll be at the Haunted America Conference as well as Kansas City Paracon this summer! 1:03:01

Outro 1:03:31

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

A fascinating discussion with Richard Estep on paranormal experiences and hauntings from hospital hallways, operating rooms, and ambulance rides. You'll hear some great bonus discussions on haunted schools, the fear of death, and why staircases fascinate us! Visit BigSeance.com/135 for more info!

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In this episode:

Episode Teaser :00

Intro :50

Can you help a friend subscribe to the show? Or maybe share an episode with a friend? Here's how! 1:23

Welcome back, Richard Estep! His bio and his latest book, Haunted Healthcare: Medical Professionals and Patients Share their Encounters with the Paranormal 2:26

More on Richard's background, how he became that "medical/paranormal guy", and how he captured the stories for the book. 8:23

TANGENT ALERT! Haunted schools and finding a book title for a future book on the subject! 11:51

The haunted Farrar School and a fascination with staircases 14:35

Richard sends Patrick this photo of a staircase. He is shocked and chilled to learn it is a staircase from the haunted Fox Hollow house! 16:30

The Tulip Staircase Ghost 18:35

Richard's book opens up with a story of being woken up with a tap on the head by an unseen hand. It reminded Patrick of his experience of being violently shaken in bed by a hand that later disappeared. 20:57

The lights, mists, and apparitions that are sometimes seen at the time of one's death. 25:25

The medical field and the stigma around ghost stories and paranormal experiences. 27:45

When your career involves working with death so regularly, how do medical professionals leave work at work? 29:18

The fear of death and dying 32:15

A pot of tea at the time of death. 34:48

The power of prayer 39:38

Upcoming projects and final thoughts from Richard! 43:14

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 47:35

Outro 49:10

#Paranerd Hashtag 50:48

For more on Richard Estep

Richard's previous appearance on The Big Seance Podcast (#44)

RichardEstep.net

Haunted Healthcare on Amazon

Richard Estep on Facebook

@estepr on Twitter

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!