Common Mystics

This very special episode of Common Mystics is all about Jill Stanley! Interacting with the spirit world since infancy, Jill shares her journey of psychic development with candor... and lots of laughs. Most of all, she gives tips and takeaways that anyone can use. Come join us for this intimate chat between sisters and stick around for a few words of wisdom. Check out the extended version of this episode that will be released on 2/2/23 as part of the Detours series on Patreon for tier 2 and above. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content.

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill revisit their past travels to bring you another incredible story from America's past. Between 1853 and 1929, trainloads of children traveled from New York City to rural towns across the Midwest. Collected from orphanages, boarding houses and the city streets, they were put up for adoption. Some found new families and improved circumstances. Others did not. Just how many children were shipped west for adoption? What happened to those who didn't thrive in their new surroundings? How many simply disappeared? We will never know. Tune in now for More Voices From The Road- The Orphan Trains. Transcripts of this episode can be found here Transcript S3E3_ More Voices From The Road- The Orphan Trains Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill pay tribute to Tecumseh. The voice of this legendary Shawnee leader spoke out to them on the road in 2021, demanding to be heard. Born in 1768, Tecumseh lived in a world of dramatic change marked by conflict and war.  As white and native cultures collided, he worked to unite the tribal peoples and form a united Indian Confederation. So what does Tecumseh have to say about the state of modern America? Find out now on this second episode of Common Mystics' "More Voices From the Road" series. Transcripts of this episode can be found here Transcript S3E2_ More Voices From The Road- Tecumseh's Message Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics the sisters honor yet another voice from their 2021 road trip to the Midwest. The spirit of York came through then, and has been with them ever since. York was an important member of Lewis and Clark's epic expedition of 1804-1806. Strong, skilled and capable, he contributed in major ways to their success. But while the other men earned double pay and land as compensation, York received nothing in return. Why? Because he was enslaved by William Clark. And even though the end of York's life remains a mystery, Jennifer and Jill present a narrative of his life based on historical clues and psychic intuition. Listen in now to the first episode of Common Mystics' "More Voices From the Road" series. Transcripts of this episode can be found here Transcript S3E1_ More Voices From The Road- The Story of York Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this special Christmas episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill share how they connect with loved ones who've passed. Are you looking for ways to honor your departed loved ones during the holiday season? Would you like some tips for feeling their presence and love? Jen and Jill talk about some simple ways to commune with spirit. Use your innate psychic abilities to send and receive love. Try simple meditation techniques to hold space for communication. Remember the joyful times and gather to share stories with others. Listen in now as your favorite mystical sisters share some of their own Christmas memories and stories on this special bonus pod. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E20_ Transcript Bonus- Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill delve into the terrifying phenomenon of possession. What are the different types and degrees of spiritual possession? How can your behaviors put you at risk? Finally, what can you do to protect yourself? Listen in as the sisters explore this eerie topic, and share some personal anecdotes along the way, on part one of this two part bonus series. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E18_ Transcript Bonus- Spirit Possession- Part 1 Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill reflect on their first extended road trip as mystic podcasters. Seven states and ten stories later, Season 2 has revealed some unexpected themes and unearthed some family trauma. Listen in as Jen and Jill unravel the messages from spirit to learn more about themselves. Daddy issues are on display here, folks. Ever been to therapy? It's kinda like that. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E16_ Transcript Season 2 Road Trip Recap Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill relate the intriguing story of the Amidon Affair. In 1862 Dakota warriors murdered Judge Joseph Amidon and his son near the settlement of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. What prompted the natives to react with such violence against these peaceful farmers? What happened as a result of this murderous affair? How did this tragic event save the population of Sioux Falls? And finally, how did psychic impressions of horses, natives in ambush, a ghostly fort and a haunted church lead the sisters to this story? Listen in as the supernatural meets history once again on Common Mystics. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E15_ Transcript Treachery and Terror in Sioux Falls, SD Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss an iconic outlaw of the American West. Jesse James was a legend in his own time. Teaming up with his brother Frank, they robbed banks, trains and stagecoaches throughout the Midwest. They also murdered men who got in their way. Yet, the exploits of the James brothers fascinated the public in the years after the Civil War. Their story has been told countless times in magazines, books, TV shows and movies. So what more is there to say??? Listen in as the sisters explore a little known chapter in the story of the famous outlaw brothers. And find out how this story parallels their own in some surprising ways. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E14_ Transcript Jesse James in the Devil's Nest, NE Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss a family of renowned doctors from the early 20th century. The Menninger family became giants in the psychiatric community. At a time when the mentally ill had few treatment options, they created an outpatient clinic in Topeka that focused on mental health. But the family standout was Dr. Karl Menninger. After publishing his first book in 1930, he contributed to a widely read advice column in the Ladies Home Journal. In it, he offered his expertise to those who wrote in for advice on topics that included sexuality and relationships. Perhaps Dr. Karl should have heeded his own advice. Listen in as Jennifer and Jill uncover the sordid details surrounding the clinic and the private life of Dr. Karl Menninger. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E13_ Transcript Dear Dr. Menninger in Topeka, KS.  Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill get personal. Have you ever had a HOLY SHIT moment? A moment when you realized that spirit was at play in your life? Maybe it was a moment of divine intervention on your behalf. Or maybe an otherworldly push to help someone else in need. Jen and Jill talk about their own such moments in this special bonus episode. What's more, they'd love to hear about your experiences. Email your own stories to commonmystics@gmail.com and they might be used in an upcoming bonus episode. But for now, enjoy this inside look into the lives of your favorite psychic sisters. Transcripts of this episode can be found here Transcript Bonus- Holy Shit Moments Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill confront a gruesome crime spree from the pioneering days. Roaming the western trails in the 1800's was dangerous business. This was especially true for travelers on the Great Osage Trail in Labette County, Kansas. It was here that a cluster of disappearances led authorities to the homestead of the Bender family in 1871. The Bender's inn welcomed visitors from far and wide, offering them a stay for an evening... or longer.  Listen in now to the sister's spin on this terrifying tale of murder and mystery. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E11_ Transcript The Butchers, the Witches, the Dead in the Ditches in Lebette Co., KS Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill relate the incredible exploits of the legendary American frontiersman James Beckwourth. He was a pioneer, mountain man, guide, and scout.  He forged a path through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Lived among the Crow people. Founded towns. Married many women. Fought many men. Stole many horses. And published a memoir of his adventures before his death in 1867. Surely, you've heard of him. No? Neither had we... before his spirit called out to us. Listen in now to the colorful life of James Beckwourth, as told by your favorite psychic sisters. Transcripts of this episode can be found here S2E10_ Transcript James Beckwourth- Little Known Legend of the American Frontier (1) Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the famous story of the Osage murders. Osage County, Oklahoma was a dangerous place to be in the 1920's, particularly for the Osage people. The tribal nation owned the rights to a huge oil deposit located under their lands. It made them rich. But it also made them targets for those after their wealth. Listen in as Jen and Jill recount the story of one Osage family, decimated by the evil acts of friends and loved ones during what history would call the Reign of Terror. Transcripts of this episode can be found here:S2E9_ Transcript The Troubled Spirits of Osage Co., OK Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill share the exciting tale of the Shannon-Fisher Feud. This legend out of Washington County, Arkansas dates back to 1868. A disagreement over a gambling debt starts a deadly feud between two families. Both sides would lose friends and loved ones to the senseless violence. Listen in as the sisters relate this fantastic tale of the Wild West and consider for yourself which version of the events holds up to their psychic scrutiny and historical research. Transcripts of this episode can be found here: S2E8_ Transcript Outlaws, Gamblers and Gunslingers in Washington Co., AR. Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill journey to Fulton, Missouri. Here they discover the story of Daniel Harrison McIntyre. In the late 19th century, General McIntyre was a local hero. Civil War veteran, legislator, senator, and attorney general for the state, McIntyre's achievements were well known. Further, he contributed greatly to the growth of the county known as The Kingdom of Callaway. Yet the spirits lead the sisters to uncover some of McIntyre's lesser known exploits. In fact, his actions as an inspector of the penitentiary would impact the lives of the humblest citizens of Callaway County in unthinkable ways. Listen in now as Jennifer and Jill share their psychic impressions, research and conclusions about the hero, the humble and the convicts of Callaway Co, Missouri. Transcripts of this episode can be found here: S2E7_ Transcript Callaway Co., MO. Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill return to the extraordinary story of the Swope family murders. In Part 1 of Dr. Greed's Treacherous Deeds we learned about the prominent Swope family, the mysterious illnesses that swept through their mansion in 1909, and the curious events surrounding their demise.  In this final installment of the two-part series, we relate the aftermath of those chilling events. What would happen to the Swope family members? Who was responsible for their maladies? What would become of the Swope family fortune? Finally, what happened to the culprit? Listen in now for the exciting conclusion of Dr. Greed's Treacherous Deeds in Independence, Missouri. Transcripts of this episode can be found here: Transcript S2E6_ Dr. Greed's Treacherous Deeds in Independence, MO- Part 2. Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the unbelievable story of the Swope family murders. At the turn of the 20th century, the Swope's were a wealthy, prominent family in the greater Kansas City, MO area.  Yet by 1909 they would be preyed upon by one of their own. In this first part of a two-part series, we introduce the Swope's. Who were they? What happened in their mansion in late 1909? Finally, why would anyone want them dead? Listen in now to this extraordinary, true tale out of Independence, MO. Transcripts of this episode can be found here: Transcript S2E5_ Dr. Greed's Treacherous Deeds in Independence, MO- Part 1. Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill are led to the Illinois Mississippi Valley. In the early 18th century, the area was part of the French Empire. French settlers colonized the area and lived alongside Native Americans and enslaved peoples brought from the southern French territories. Our story takes place in 1748 at the Braseau homestead in the village of Kaskaskia where Madame Braseau would accuse Marie Jeanne, an enslaved woman, of savagely murdering her own child. Another enslaved person would bear witness to the heinous crime and testify in a court of law. But in true Common Mystics fashion, not is all as it seems. Listen in as the sisters discuss the incredible historical facts of the case as well as their own psychic impressions of the extraordinary events that took place in this unassuming location so long ago. Transcripts of this episode can be found here: Transcript S2E4_ Voices of the Enslaved in Kaskaskia, IL (1) Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill conclude their discussion of the mystery of Sr. Janina. In the summer of 1907 the lively nun disappeared from the small Polish community of Isadore, MI. In 1918, when plans for rebuilding the Holy Rosary Church were set in motion, her remains were found buried in the crawlspace beneath it. The housekeeper Stella Lipczynska was accused, tried and convicted of the murder. The media told the tale of Stella's jealousy and murderous rage. Yet some rejected this story from the very beginning. What is Jennifer and Jill's take on this tragedy? What information did they uncover psychically? Who's voice wants to be heard and what does it want to say? Listen in now to the conclusion of The Missing and the Accused in Isadore, MI. Transcripts of this episode can be found here: Transcript S2E3_ The Missing and the Accused in Isadore, MI- Part 2. Link not working? Find transcripts to our pods and more at https://commonmystics.net/  Thanks for listening! Support us on Patreon and get exclusive bonus content and monthly video calls with Jen & Jill!!! https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics