The Liminal Mind

In the second chapter of this autumnal arc, Mallorie explores November’s quieter terrain; The season of embers. This is where the fires of transformation soften into warmth, memory, and meaning. If October is the fall into darkness, November is where we learn to see in the dark. Through depth psychology, neuroscience, and ancestral wisdom, we examine gratitude not as a performance, but as a profound integrative process. We'll look closely at the shadow of forced thankfulness and the cultural complexities of Thanksgiving in the U.S.  Discussing topics like generational memory, dream visitations, synchronicities, and after-death communication, Mallorie explores how connection continues in subtle and surprising ways as gratitude becomes a bridge between worlds. As the arc continues, The Season of Embers teaches the same truth nature does: Integration is a quiet revolution, and what still glows is what guides us home. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Every fall, nature mirrors the psyche’s most sacred process: descent, release, and rebirth. In this seasonal special, Mallorie explores the psychology and mythology of autumn; that liminal space between light and dark, life and death, expansion and integration. Through cultural history, depth psychology, and ancient myth, we trace how humanity has long ritualized this season of transformation. From Samhain and Día de los Muertos, Jung's dark night of the soul to the neuroscience of rest, we examine why descent is not failure but initiation. Learn why endings, when entered consciously, become thresholds for meaning-making and renewal. Along the way, you’ll hear reflections on grief, gratitude, and the quiet power of integration; the steady flame that follows the fire. Autumn teaches the same truth that psychology does: To fall is not to be lost. It is to become. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Episode 6 Jess Karas: Shamanic Practice, Energy Work & Connection (Part 4) In Part 4 of this powerful series, Mallorie and Jess focus on spirituality and embodied healing through the lens of shamanic work. Jess shares her personal training in Peruvian shamanism and how she integrates these ancient practices into modern therapeutic work. From spirit journeys to parts work, this episode highlights how a grounded, integrative approach can help clients access insight, release stuck energy, and reconnect with their own inner wisdom. Topics include: The purpose and structure of a shamanic journey How energy healing complements subconscious work The healing role of community and connection Why holistic healing honors both science and spirit Whether you're curious about energy work or exploring your own spiritual healing path, this episode offers both inspiration and insight. Jess Karas can be reached the following ways: @Jessica Karas- Mindworks Hypnosis on Facebook The @JessicaKaras on Instagram  jkarasneb@gmail.com If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

What happens when spiritual work overlaps with mental health? How can we discern what is a spiritual experience from possible psychological crisis? In Part 3 of Mallorie’s conversation with Jess, psychic medium and hypnotherapist, the focus turns to discernment and safety within clinical and spiritual spaces. Jess shares how she evaluates whether a client is a good fit for hypnotherapy, and why mental health contraindications must always be considered when exploring altered states or intuitive work. Together, Mallorie and Jess unpack: The ethical responsibilities of spiritual practitioners Key differences between spirit communication and psychosis Experiences navigating a loved one’s mental health challenges Why boundaries, consent, and spiritual autonomy are essential How to manage “negative energy” without fear, and how to ask for higher help This conversation offers a grounded reminder that discernment is sacred, and that spiritual empowerment always includes caring for our mind, body, and spirit.  If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

How do you tell the difference between psychic information and a true message from Spirit? In part 2 of the conversation between Mallorie and Jess, you'll find out. Mallorie and Jess (a hypnotherapist and psychic medium) explore the nuanced process of intuitive discernment. Together, they unpack the differences between energetic impressions and direct communication from Spirit, diving into the role of personal symbols, emotional resonance, and spiritual ethics. Jess offers insight into the importance of boundaries, consent, and purpose when working with intuitive or mediumistic information,  whether you're a practitioner or a client. This episode invites listeners to reflect on how to honor both themselves and others when walking the threshold between worlds. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Have you ever wondered where the line between psychology and mediumship truly lies? In this captivating first installment of a multi-part series featuring guest expert Jess Karas, a gifted psychic medium and hypnotherapist, Mallorie invites you into an eye-opening conversation about the subconscious mind, spirit communication, and holistic healing. Jess shares her personal journey of embracing mediumship, what drew her to hypnotherapy, and how these two powerful practices intertwine to help people work through trauma when traditional talk-therapy feels stuck. Together, Mallorie and Jess explore topics such as Carl Jung’s theory of the collective unconscious, spiritual encounters, shamanic traditions, and real-life examples of spirit communication supporting emotional healing. Blending intuitive insight with psychological perspectives, this series offers listeners a thoughtful exploration of how hypnotherapy, mediumship, and spirituality can profoundly impact personal transformation and healing. Welcome to The Liminal Mind, where self-discovery and healing occur in the spaces beyond traditional boundaries. Jess Karas can be found on Facebook and Instagram: Jessica Karas- Mindworks Hypnosis  If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Dark silhouettes at the foot of the bed. Figures lurking just beyond the edge of vision. Across cultures and centuries, people have reported chilling encounters with shadowy beings, but what are they? In this episode of The Liminal Mind, Mallorie explores the phenomenon of shadow figures through psychological, spiritual, and cultural lenses. Are these entities manifestations of trauma, collective archetypes, interdimensional beings, or something else entirely? We’ll delve into Jungian shadow theory, sleep paralysis research, and cross-cultural lore, asking what it means when the unknown takes shape in the dark. As always, Mallorie lends scientific insight with spiritual curiosity, inviting listeners to reflect on how these experiences can serve as mirrors of the subconscious. Because what matters most isn’t what we experience, it’s how it transforms us. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Can places hold pain? Can a moment of deep sorrow echo through time? In this episode of The Liminal Mind, Mallorie explores the mysterious relationship between trauma, grief, and hauntings. Through the lens of psychological theory and lived experience, we’ll explore concepts like emotional imprint theory, collective memory, and how unprocessed trauma may alter perception or even invite phenomena. Mallorie weaves in research from psychology and parapsychology, along with reflections on personal encounters that left her questioning the boundary between psychological distress and spiritual activity. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to explore the stories that linger, and what they might be trying to say. Because what matters most isn’t what we experience, it’s how it transforms us. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

The body does not betray us. It tells the truth when we’ve stopped listening. In this upcoming multi-part series, Mallorie shares a deeply personal story of physical collapse woven together with the larger cultural story of suppressed emotion, collective grief, and systemic stress that lives in the nervous system. From reproductive health challenges and dysautonomia to caregiver burnout and medical trauma, The Body as Oracle bridges psychology, decolonizing therapy frameworks, Indigenous wisdom, Human Design, and somatic research. Welcome to The Liminal Mind.  Mallorie's good friend and colleague, Sarah, joins in to share her own experiences as well as education as a deeply knowledgeable practitioner of Somatic Experiencing and Integral Somatic Psychology.  Launching soon. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Across cultures and centuries, the darkest months of the year were believed to be a time when the veil thins, ancestors draw close, and the unseen moves more freely through our lives. In this episode of The Liminal Mind, Mallorie explores why December has long been associated with hauntings, spirit visitations, and profound psychological shifts. Blending historical folklore, depth psychology, neuroscience, and paranormal research, this episode traces winter’s role as a liminal threshold; a season that alters perception, deepens memory, and opens space for meaning-making. From Victorian Christmas ghost traditions and ancient Spirit Nights to modern research on grief, dreaming, and intuition, we examine the presence of winter. This episode is not about fear or superstition, but about presence, integration, and remembrance. Winter becomes an invitation: to slow down, to listen, and to honor the layers of reality that emerge when the world grows still. Whether you interpret these experiences as psychological, spiritual, ancestral, or something beautifully in-between, Wintering with the Unseen offers a grounded, compassionate exploration of the season where science, myth, and human experience converge. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Hi everyone, I’m back after a liminal season spent co-creating Awaken the Witch Festival and taking time off to integrate the experience. Here's a quick memo about the creative process for the next episode, and gratitude for your patience.  If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.  

Have you ever experienced something you couldn't quite explain? Something beyond the boundaries of what traditional psychology acknowledges? In this debut episode of The Liminal Mind, therapist and intuitive explorer Mallorie invites listeners into her personal journey of growing up in a haunted house. Experiences of unexplained phenomena challenged her perception of reality and eventually inspired her lifelong passion for understanding the threshold of psychology, spirituality, and transformation.  Join Mallorie as she recalls how early paranormal encounters sparked her interest in psychology, shaped her therapeutic approach, and helped her find deeper meaning in her work. Through heartfelt storytelling, psychological insights, and reflections on influential theories from Viktor Frankl and Carl Jung, this episode explores how paranormal experiences can profoundly shape personal identity and meaning-making.  Join us as we dive deep into the mysteries of the mind and spirit, exploring how embracing uncertainty can lead to profound personal growth. Welcome to The Liminal Mind where what matters most isn't what we experience, but how it transforms us.  If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast.  Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.