🎙️ EPISODE 25: Appalachian Whispers, Bigfoot, Hat Man & Shadow People with Natalie Smearman of Relic Films 👣👻

In this episode of Dark Florida, I’m joined by Natalie Smearman of Relic Films—a storyteller, investigator, and someone who’s had experiences that will send chills down your spine.

Natalie shares her journey growing up in the heart of West Virginia, surrounded by Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, and the legends passed down through generations. From a young age, she was no stranger to the unknown. In fact, she started seeing spirits as early as three years old. That early connection to the other side laid the foundation for a life deeply intertwined with the supernatural.

Our conversation travels through the shadowy woods of the Everglades and the Ocala National Forest, where Natalie had class B Bigfoot encounters that left lasting impressions. But Bigfoot is just the beginning. We also talk about her spine-tingling experience with the Hat Man—a dark figure known in paranormal lore for making terrifying appearances during sleep paralysis episodes—and mysterious orbs that have followed her along the way.

Natalie opens up about her involvement with Relic Films and their upcoming documentary The Vanished, a project that aims to shine a light on the people and mysteries the world tries to forget. Her work and experiences are not only powerful, but deeply inspiring—especially for women navigating the world of fringe research.

To wrap things up, we talk about what it means to step out of your comfort zone and follow your calling, no matter how strange or wild it may seem. Natalie leaves us with a message of encouragement and strength: you can do anything you put your mind to—and sometimes, walking into the unknown is exactly where you’re meant to be.

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