The Gateway Podcast – Bill Kousoulas, PhD – After Mothman
Date: Sept. 9, 2025
Episode: 93
Discussion: After Mothman
About Bill:
Bill Kousoulas, PhD, is a Phenomenology Research Professional (PRP) and co-author of Bridging the Tragedy, a psychological study based on the 1967 Silver Bridge Disaster in Point Pleasant, WV, Mothman, and the concept of post-traumatic growth—a phenomenon that often occurs after tragedy. His work explores the intersections of psychology, spirituality, and the paranormal through the lens of qualitative research and the scientific method.
Bill’s interest in the paranormal began in the late seventies with the original Project UFO television series. In 2003, he was introduced to The Mothman Prophecies film, an experience that profoundly shaped his path as a researcher.
On March 1, 2024, Bill launched his current study examining the relationship between trauma and paranormal experiences. Like Bridging the Tragedy, this research emphasizes the positive outcomes participants have gained through encounters with unexplained phenomena. Bill lives in Sycamore, Illinois—about sixty miles northwest of Chicago, though surrounded more by cornfields than skyscrapers.
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Host: CL Thomas
C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat.
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