On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the history of the Dakota people of the Upper Mississippi River Valley, specifically the Mdewakanton band and the leadership of Chief Wabasha III. They trace how early treaties and increasing American expansion reshaped Dakota homelands and set the stage for growing tension. Hunger, land loss, and broken promises contributed to the outbreak of the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862. The episode examines the war’s devastating aftermath, including exile and lasting cultural impact. Through the story of Wabasha III, listeners are invited to reflect on leadership, survival, and the memory carried in the land. Join us as we give voice to a powerful chapter of Midwestern history.

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill travel back to the earliest days of settlement along the northern Mississippi River, exploring how river towns took shape in the 17th and 18th centuries. Built alongside booming industry and filled with young men looking for fortune—and fun—these towns quickly developed a rough-and-tumble reputation.

Fast forward to 1879, when Winona, Minnesota boasts a thriving red-light district overflowing with liquor, gambling, and every variety of vice. One night, outside a notorious downtown saloon, a drunken argument erupts into gunfire. When the smoke clears, one man lies dead and another is sent to prison.

But the story doesn’t end there. Nearly 150 years later, the questions still linger—and the spirits connected to that fateful night may still be waiting for someone to tell their story.

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill have an absolute blast as they sit down with renowned psychic relationship expert and matchmaker Deborah Graham to dish on the unseen forces that pull hearts together, and the energetic speed bumps that can send love spinning the other way.

Gifted since childhood, Deborah had her very first premonitions at just six years old. What started as little intuitive flashes soon blossomed into full-blown visions, nudging her toward a lifelong mission of helping others decode their energy, step into their purpose, and find the kind of love that actually lasts.

With more than 30 years of experience under her belt, Deborah has made it her soul’s work to match people with their true soulmates through deep energetic insight and spiritual alignment.

You can dive deeper into Deborah’s world through her podcast Psychic Connection and her book Psychic Deborah Graham’s Guide to Attracting and Keeping Your True Love, where she shares even more wisdom on love, energy, and the magic of meaningful connection.

On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill investigate a ghost story from the town of Stoughton, WI… but what they uncover is far more unsettling than the legend itself. In November of 1925, Saxe Hoverson, a respected local official, died after falling from the third floor of the Grand Hotel. At the time, the incident was quickly labeled a suicide. Case closed. Or so it seemed. But when you place that official explanation alongside the reality of the era—Prohibition, bootlegging, and the quiet reach of organized crime into small Midwestern towns—the story begins to feel less simple. Was Saxe Hoverson’s death a personal tragedy—or did it intersect with forces far larger than one man? And if the truth was never fully spoken, could that explain why the story still carries energy nearly a century later?

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*This episode includes discussion of suicide and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill stumble into a surprising connection to the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. What begins as an investigation in Imlay City, Michigan quickly turns into something much bigger when the sisters uncover a local story tied to an ancestor from Salem, Massachusetts. From there, one curious rabbit hole leads to another, across the Atlantic and deep into history, as they unpack how and why witch trials ever became a thing in the first place. The journey ultimately lands on the original trial transcript of Susannah Martin. But it’s one accuser in particular, Jarvis Ring, who really grabs their attention. What unfolds next is unexpected, fascinating, and nothing short of astounding.

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill journey to Imlay City, a quiet Midwestern town just 50 miles north of Detroit, to explore a tragic story from 1947: the senseless murders of the Smith children.*

This is not a story told for shock or spectacle. It’s a careful remembering. We’ll place the events within their historical moment, honor the lives that were lost, and examine how a community, and a justice system, responded when the unthinkable happened.

Our intention is to acknowledge the weight of what was taken, and create space for reflection, compassion, and truth. If you’re listening with us tonight, we invite you to do so gently—because even the hardest stories deserve to be told with care, and remembered with purpose.

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*This episode includes discussion of infanticide. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill dive into the surprising blend of Christian doctrine and ancient pagan tradition behind one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved figures. Learn how older goddess archetypes—fertility mothers, virgin creators, and compassionate intercessors—shaped the evolving image of the Virgin Mary as Christianity spread through pagan Europe. The sisters trace how theology, culture, and human longing for the divine feminine transformed a historical woman into a powerful sacred symbol. Was Mary a break from the past—or a continuation of something far older, wearing a new name? 

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill find themselves in the unassuming Indiana hometown of a Hollywood legend. A near car accident becomes the first breadcrumb in a trail that leads directly to James Byron Dean—one of cinema’s most celebrated icons and one of its most tragic. He left an indelible mark on pop culture before his life ended at just 24. But with endless books, films, and tributes dedicated to his memory, what message could this 1950s rebel still be reaching across the veil to share? Tune in to uncover the answer.

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill dive into a series of brutal crimes that terrorized East Tennessee over a century ago.* It began in 1919, when two women, sleeping peacefully in the dead of night, were brutally attacked in a Knoxville home. Within hours, police arrested a suspect: Maurice Mays, a biracial man with ties to the Mayor. But even after Mays was behind bars, the nightmare wasn’t over. The break-ins continued. Women were attacked in their beds. Husbands gunned down. The people of Eastern Tennessee dubbed the assailant "the Night Marauder."

Who was behind these chilling crimes? And who ultimately paid the price? Tune in as the sisters uncover the true story of the Night Marauder, a century-old mystery that still haunts Tennessee history.

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*This episode includes discussion of violent assaults, home invasions, murder, and historical racial violence. These themes may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion and take care while listening.

On this episode of Common Mystics, we’re thrilled to hang out with our friend Dr. Scott Guerin for a mind-bending conversation about aliens—yep, our celestial family! Scott is a psychologist, educator, and author who dives deep into human and spiritual development, and he’s joining us to talk about his brand-new book, Awkward Awakening: Find Your Way Home. Join us as we chat about what “awakening” really means, how it connects to our relationship with beings from other galaxies, and why opening up your consciousness might just change everything. Scott also shares simple practices you can use to expand your awareness and tap into your spiritual self. Tune in for cosmic insights, grounded wisdom, and a whole lot of wonder. This is one awakening you won’t want to miss! Check out https://www.angelintraining.org/ for more information about Scott and his work.

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