In this episode of the Mount Washington Valley Spirit Podcast, host Eric Extreme explores synchronicity, where the experience of meaningful coincidences is often interpreted as paranormal signs, and gives examples such as sudden cold spots, recurring numbers, and items appearing unexpectedly.

The episode explains why these overlaps feel significant: the brain's pattern-seeking (pareidolia, frequency illusion), memory and attention biases, environmental factors that can create apparent signals, and how group dynamics can amplify perceived connections. Multiple case studies illustrate how ordinary explanations often underlie striking events.

Listeners are given practical guidance for investigators: examine the source of perceived connections, consider the likelihood of chance, account for cognitive biases, and respond with empathy while maintaining scientific methodology.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/11/01/when-coincidence-feels-like-a-sign-from-a-spirit/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

Join Eric Extreme on the Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT podcast as he explores the critical topic of cognitive bias in paranormal investigations. This episode dives into how our minds can skew perceptions, leading to misinterpreted data and inaccurate conclusions. Eric distinguishes between ghost hunting and paranormal investigation, highlighting how biases manifest differently in each approach. Learn about specific biases like confirmation bias, expectation bias, and pareidolia, and discover practical strategies to minimize their impact. The episode emphasizes the importance of pre-investigation assessments, objective data analysis, and a commitment to scientific principles to ensure reliable and credible investigations. Discover how to protect clients, maintain team credibility, and advance the understanding of unexplained phenomena through a science-based approach. Tune in to learn how to seek the light of reason and stay skeptical in the pursuit of the truth.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/10/24/biases-in-paranormal-investigations/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

Host Eric Extreme examines how chronic sleep loss distorts perception and can mimic paranormal activity. He presents a science-based pre-investigation intake that screens for sleep issues and other natural causes across sound, sight, touch, and smell, with clear red flags and when to refer to professionals. The focus is on evidence, ethics, and client well-being over theatrics.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/10/19/sleep-deprivation/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

Today I will discuss the four biggest threats to the paranormal field and how together they have caused a situation where outsiders laugh at those of us in the field and that integrity has for all intents and purposes been severely damaged due to a lack of self-education and people focusing more on chasing either personal notoriety or social media likes on the internet.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/12/12/the-four-biggest-threats-to-the-paranormal-field/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

As always I will preface this episode with the statement that I am not taking shots at anybody in the field. I am pointing out opportunities for improvement in the field. The purpose of my podcast is to help educate those ghost hunters who wish to eventually become a paranormal investigator, or help paranormal investigators refresh and sharpen their skill set. Today I will discuss twelve mistakes commonly made by ghost hunters and how to prevent them. These are not in any particular order.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/12/01/twelve-mistakes-made-by-ghosthunters-and-how-to-prevent-them/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

This will be my 52nd podcast episode, and I have yet to cover how I conduct a scientific paranormal investigation. Today I will remedy that and detail how I perform this task.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/11/24/how-to-conduct-a-paranormal-investigation/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

Anyone with any remote interest in the anomalous research field or more particularly in either ghost hunting or paranormal investigations has spent time on the internet visiting social media, various websites, or reddit searching for pictures of what is reported to be activity of a paranormal nature. The truth is that well over 99% of the material that you find has an easily explainable natural cause to what is being perceived as paranormal. Today we will discuss photographic anomalies that are often misperceived as paranormal activity.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: 

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/11/17/understanding-photographic-anomalies-in-the-paranormal-field/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

I do frequently receive emails from the general public asking me various questions on my opinion on certain perceived paranormal activity in their house or what to look for in a paranormal investigation team in their area. I thought that it would be beneficial for me to write a piece on the various types of paranormal investigation teams and the most frequent occurrences that drive cases to be opened that could have easily been figured out by the resident of the property.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/11/10/help-me-i-think-that-my-house-is-haunted/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

So you have an interest in the paranormal and either there isn’t a ghosthunting or paranormal investigation team in your area for you to join or you don’t agree with the philosophy of a local group and wish to start your own. You are toying with the idea of starting your own team and don’t know where to start or wish to make sure that your bases are covered. You may also wish to improve your current team or your personal career in the paranormal investigation field. If any of what I just said applies to you, even in a small way then today’s podcast episode is geared towards you.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/11/03/how-to-start-or-improve-a-ghosthunting-or-paranormal-investigation-team/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com

Vibroacoustic phenomenon is a term that refers to when audible and or non-audible frequencies combine with vibration and the result influences human physiology or inanimate objects. This is not paranormal theory, and is a subject of science that has had controlled scientific method based experiments by scientists with advanced college degrees. In many cases you will find vibroacoustic phenomenon is being incorrectly misinterpreted as paranormal activity. Today we discuss infrasound, ultrasound, Schumann Resonances, and Helmholtz Resonances and how they should be investigated for at every paranormal investigation, why this is so, and how to do so.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at

https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2022/10/27/vibroacoustic-phenomena-reception-and-analyzation/

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT (Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

Learn about my book at https://www.ApparitionOfThePast.com

Homepage: https://www.MWVSpirit.com