This week, we’re stepping away from our usual parenting and teen-focused topics for a fun one-off “spooky season” episode. With Halloween just around the corner, Kim and Jake explore the world of ghosts, spirits, EVP recordings, poltergeists, visitation dreams—and even what brain scans reveal about psychic experiences.

⚠️ Listener discretion advised: This episode includes discussions about ghosts and paranormal experiences, which may be unsettling for younger or sensitive listeners.

And here’s the wildest part—we even play back a real EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) we captured while recording a past episode of our podcast. Was it a glitch? A ghost? You’ll have to listen and decide for yourself.

From ghost tours in Jerome, AZ to unexplained happenings at home, we share our own stories, discuss expert research on paranormal belief, and dig into fascinating fMRI studies on psychic mediums. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just here for the spooky vibes, this special Halloween episode blends science, storytelling, and a dash of the supernatural.

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References & Sources

• Oxford Languages – Definitions of ghost and apparition
  
  
• Cassie Uhl – Residual Energy vs. Spirits
  
  
• Centre of Excellence – Poltergeists: Meaning, Signs & Stories
  
  
• Chris & Sheila – Ghost vs Spirit vs Wraith vs Poltergeist vs Phantom
  
  
• McNamara, P. (2018, June 29). Visitation Dreams II: Dreams of the Bereaved. Psychology Today – Dream Catcher Blog. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dream-catcher/201806/visitation-dreams-ii-dreams-the-bereaved
  
  
• Jim Harold’s The Paranormal Podcast
  
  
• fMRI & Psychic Research:
  • Peres, J. F. P., et al. (2011). “Neuroimaging during trance state: a contribution to the study of dissociation.” PLOS One
    
    
  • Narmashiri, A., Hatami, J., & Khosrowabadi, R. (2023). “Paranormal believers show reduced resting EEG beta-band oscillations and inhibitory control than skeptics.” Scientific Reports
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