Wide eyes, sweaty palms and a racing heart. Are these the tell-tale marks of a love story or a haunted tale? If the story is set in Florida, there's a good chance it's both. From the infamous Bellamy Bridge to a haunted lighthouse in Key West, love is in the air--but it isn't always a good thing. Author and folklorist Christopher Balzano follows lingering campus whispers and trails that vanish into the swamp to track down the urban legends and ghostly lore of Sunshine State love affairs that live on even after death.

Episode 710: Christopher Balzano-Haunted Florida Love Stories

Host Marla Brooks stirs the cauldron every Thursday night at 9:00 PM ET on Para X with interesting guests from both the Pagan and Paranormal realms.

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With a little bit of knowledge, Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) believes that anyone can develop their own homemade remedies and medicines. In The Herbalist’s Guide, she introduces you to the world of herbalism and shares her own knowledge about herbal actions, the concept of energetics and its importance in herbalism, basic botany, harvesting, herbal preparations, miscellaneous materials used to make herbal medicine, and other tools of the trade.Chapters include full-color photos for identification and come with exercises for information retention, suggestions for additional reading and education, and recipes for simple remedies. Grow your own herbs and be armed with natural solutions to help heal your family from everyday issues with The Herbalist’s Guide.

Episode 787: Mary Colvin-The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary

The Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937 brought an end to the age of the rigid airship. The disaster killed 35 persons on the airship, and one member of the ground crew, but miraculously 62 of the 97 passengers and crew survived. After more than 30 years of passenger travel on commercial zeppelins — in which tens of thousands of passengers flew over a million miles, on more than 2,000 flights, without a single injury — the era of the passenger airship came to an end in a few fiery minutes. And when there are tragedies, you will find ghosts.

Episode 786: Karen Timper-Ghosts of the Hindenburg Disaster

 I had a special co-host, Barbara Duncan, join me to talk with author Maja D'Aoust about her new book, a practical guide to shadow astrology, We talked about  how to determine the shadow polarities of your natal chart and explore the hidden wisdom and challenges of the oppositional identity within,   how finding your shadow planets is easy—they are the opposite sign of the planets in your birth chart. For example, someone with the sun in Libra will have their shadow sun in Aries. She explains how, just like the traditional planets of astrology, each shadow planet governs a specific area of human activity: Venus shadows speak of tainted love, while Mercury shadows reveal challenges of the mind. Providing vivid examples, the book details the meaning of each shadow counterpart for every astrological sign and planet that appears in a traditional astrological chart and explains how to interpret and work with their challenges.

Episode 785: Maja D'Aoust-Astrology of the Shadow Self

Whether is it impacting you or a loved one, depression can be difficult to discuss or even acknowledge. Empty Cauldrons explores the isolating influence it can have and why many people resist professional help. With contributions from Pagan clergy, depression sufferers, and therapists, author Terence P Ward creates a picture of depression that draws upon both science and religion. He also shares his own experiences with this common affliction and the spiritual methods he has used for relief.Discover how to draw off miasma, appeal to the gods of the wind, purify yourself with sound, and host a traditional Hellenic ancestor feast. Learn about conducting shadow work, tending a depression shrine, keeping a dream journal, and much more. Throughout the book, Ward compassionately presents dozens of simple strategies for developing a polytheistic relationship with depression, seeking comfort, and rekindling hope.

Episode 784: Terence P. Ward-Empty Cauldrons

Ron is the host of several  Ghost Chronicles radio shows and founder of the New England Ghost Project but there’s more to him that meets the eye…or ears. He’s an active seeker of truth about all aspects of the paranormal and psychometry is one of them. 

Episode 710: Christopher Balzano-Haunted Florida Love Stories

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