Imagine waking up in the middle of the night. Your eyes are wide open. You can see your room. You can hear the quiet around you...but there's one problem. You can't move. Your body is completely frozen.

And then...you realize you aren't alone.

Across the world for centuries, people have reported the same chilling encounters during sleep paralysis; shadowy figures standing at the foot of the bed, something sitting on their chest, whispers in the dark, or the overwhelming feeling that something evil is lurking inside their room.

Today, Christine explores the science, the folklore, and Mel shares her own chilling experiences of sleep paralysis. So turn down the lights, get cozy, and maybe keep one eye open!

Today we talk about Elizabeth Smart; a 14 year old girl who was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2002, in the middle of the night by a man who had previously worked in her family home. Elizabeth endured nine months of captivity, manipulation and abuse before being found alive. Her story of survival captivated the world and ultimately helped change conversations around victim advocacy and recovery.

In 1994, a young woman named Allison Botha was abducted, brutally attacked and left for dead in the South African wilderness. Her injuries were catastrophic and by every definition, she should not have survived.

But she did.

This is a story of unimaginable violence- but more than that, it's a story of sheer willpower and the human instinct to live.

Listener discretion is advised- this episode contains disturbing details.

In this episode we explore one of the most harrowing (and inspiring) survival stories ever told. In 1978, 15 year old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking in California when she was picked up by a man who would forever change her life. What followed was an act of unimaginable violence/

Mary's story is not just one of survival but of extraordinary resilience, courage and the unbreakable will of the human spirit.

Ever messed with a Ouija board at a sleepover and immediately regretted your life choices? In this episode of 2 Gals Who Coffee, we sip our coffee and summon the spooky as we dive into the world of Ouija boards- the rules, why people swear they work (or don't work) and whether you are actually talking to spirits...or just your friend Karen pushing the planchette.

Grab your coffee, light a candle and join us for a cozy chat about one of the most infamous tools in the paranormal world. Just don't try this at home ;)

In today's episode, we explore the disturbing true story of Amarjeet Sada, the 8 year old boy who shocked the world and earned a chilling place in criminal history as one of the youngest serial killers ever recorded.

But how does a child commit unthinkable acts? What does psychology tell us about the origins of violent behavior at such a young age? How did society, law enforcement, and the legal system respond when confronted with a killer who is a child? Buckle in coffee crew!!

Today, we are travelling back to a time when justice was brutal, mercy was rare and pain was considered proof of truth. Medieval punishment wasn't just about control- it was about fear. So grab your coffee...and brace yourself! This is the dark side of the Middle Ages!

-- Mel & Christine! --

Happy Friday!

Unfortunately when we got together a few weeks ago to record, something happened to our audio unbeknownst to us and we had to cut A LOT of it out in order to piece an episode together :( We apologize for the distorted audio and you may notice that at times it jumps around. We are working on rectifying the issue so it doesn't happen again :)

Mel & Christine!