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Author: Kathy Kelly and Traci Stein
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What’s haunting the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park ?
Are orbs ghostly phenomena or mere camera artifacts?
Can what we do in the future influence the past?
How are precognition and retrocausation connected?
Do the same psychological principles apply to both the living and the dead?
Did Abraham Lincoln foresee his own death?
Join historian Kathy Kelly, proprietress of The Paranormal Museum, and psychologist Traci Stein as they explore the evidence for - and against - a paranormal explanation for all things mysterious, historical and most of all - paranormal.
[Theme song, "The Paranormal is Real" by Leonell Cassio, used with permission.]
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Send us a textCan our intentions affect matter? Why do words seem to reshape water crystals? Can energy healers make mice live longer or kill cancer cells? And if our thoughts and intentions are powerful, could this be dangerous? In this episode of Curious Explorers, Traci and Kathy dive into some of the science on energy healing in the lab and ponder what that means outside of it. For more on the podcast, or to buy us a coffee, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/For more on Kathy...
Send us a textWhat weird stuff do the dead share with Kathy during the Asbury Park seances? Is a fan’s little boy really a reincarnated old man? And what happens if you’re on Krampus’s naughty list? (Hint: it’s not pretty.) We cover these topics, the upcoming “Dead of Winter” with Kathy & TV’s Adam Berry, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival, scary dreams, and much more on this episode of Curious Explorers!For more information on the Curious Explorers show and to support the podcast, visit: ht...
Send us a textWhat happened while Kathy was in Transylvania? Are spirits aware we're aware of them? What did negative entities show Traci? Is Santa Claus actually a living thought form? Join the Curious Explorers for this week's chilling catch up!And stay tuned to the end to catch a clip from "The Rabbit Hole Experience," with professional ghost hunter and author (and international man of mystery), Michael Robartes.For more on Kathy Kelly, local seances, the Paranormal Museum and the ORI...
Send us a textIs reincarnation real? On this episode, Kathy and Traci seek to unravel the mystery of Bridey Murphy, a story that captivated the world in the mid-1950s and sparked a global conversation about reincarnation and past life regression.Tonight we delve deep into the tale of a Colorado woman named Virginia Tighe who, under hypnosis, claimed to be the reincarnation of 19th-century Irishwoman Bridey Murphy. Join us as we explore this controversial case and the impact it had on the publ...
Send us a textAre shadow figures real? Are they always negative? In this episode, historian Kathy Kelly shares her take on shadow figures across cultures, including the Celtic malevolent fairy, Fear Dorcha, the Choctaw “soul eater” known as Nalusa Chito, and more.Have you encountered Shadow Figures? Share your story and let us know!For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, visit:https://paranormalbooksnj.com/For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracis...
Send us a textDid aliens abduct Travis Walton in 1975? In this episode, Kathy & Traci discuss the infamous "Travis Walton UFO Abduction" case, alien abduction lore in general, the reported “4 types of aliens” (some of them not so nice...), and more.For more information on Kathy Kelly, the Paranormal Museum, and the Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours, haunted exhibits, seances, bookstore and more, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracist...
Send us a textTraci interviews author and paranormal investigator Michael Robartes about his book (with Paul Conroy), "The Rabbit Hole Experience: Saquatches, Spirits and the People Who See Them." In this episode, Michael shares how he came to lead "Scientific Paranormal," an investigative team that is part of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) family. Michael and Traci talk about everything from investigating ghosts and hauntings to the nature of evil entities and the psychology of paran...
Send us a textWhat do Stormy Daniels, a tentacled terror, weight loss, and a haunted doll have in common? They're just some of the creepy headlines we dissect on this episode of Curious Explorers!For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum and Bookstore, ghost tours, seances and more, visit: https://www.paranormalbooksnj.com/about-kathy-kelly/For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/You can follow the show on social media and YouTube @CuriousExplorersShow and fi...
Send us a textIt’s that spookiest time of year again! So, Kathy and Traci are counting down to Halloween with what are arguably the season’s most chilling films. So grab your popcorn (and maybe a protection amulet). And let us know your picks for most frightening flicks!For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/For more on Traci Stein: https://www.drtracistein.com/Follow the podcast on YouTube and Instagram @CuriousExplorersShow and on the web: https://c...
Send us a textIn this episode, Kathy and Traci do a deep dive into the life and legacy of Hans Holzer, prolific author, scholar, and pioneering figure in paranormal investigation. Holzer worked with noted mediums, investigated famous cases (including the Amityville Horror and the Whaley House), and brought terms like "ghosthunting" and "addle-brained dead" to TV and into homes across America. For more on Kathy Kelly, visit: https://www.paranormalbooksnj.com/about-kathy-kelly/For mor...
Send us a textIn this Curious Explorers episode Demons & Deliverance, hosts Kathy and Traci dive into the chilling real-life events that inspired the film The Deliverance. They explore the haunting case of demonic possession that shook the nation, focusing on the intense exorcisms and supernatural occurrences faced by a family in distress. Kathy and Traci discuss the paranormal elements of the case, offering insights into the darker forces at play and the emotional toll on those involved....
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Traci and Kathy get curious about a case of demonic possession that’s documented in Father Malachi Martin’s bestselling book, “Hostage to the Devil.” In the case in question, a young woman named “Marianne” exhibits ever-worsening signs of what Martin concludes can only be demonic possession - complete with bizarre behaviors, reacting violently to Christian symbols and prayers, demonstrations of telepathy and telekinesis. Marianne seems to reach into the v...
Send us a textWhat do Thomas Edison, Joan of Arc, Mike Pence, spiritualists, and Traci's dogs have common? They've all reportedly experienced clairaudience, or psychic hearing. (Chances are you have, too!) In this, our 10th episode, Traci and Kathy discuss both historic and personal experiences of auditory psychic phenomena - some of which have been LOUD. They also discuss recent research into hearing "spiritually significant voices," spooky stuff at Traci's house, how Kathy knows when she's ...
Send us a textTune in as Sean McNamara details his year-long research into how psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD and more impacted his psychic perceptions. We also discussed meditation, spirituality, and when someone should steer clear of both meditation and psychedelics. Finally, Sean shared the unexpected and life-changing effects this project had on his life and work.To learn more about Sean, visit: https://www.mindpossible.com/. For information about Sean’s newest book, visit: https...
Send us a textAuthor, counselor, and spiritual seeker Sean McNamara talks about what led him to sharpen his psychic skills and learn to move objects with his mind(!) Sean shared how his path led him away from organized religion while deepening his sense of spiritual connection. He also spoke about his experiences of telepathy, witnessing an apport (an object materializing out of thin air!) in a coffee shop, and much more.To see Sean moving objects with his mind, catch the video on YouTube: Yo...
Send us a textSgt. Lyn Buchanan, one of the original Stargate military remote viewers, sits down with Traci and discusses everything from:-The US Government's secret spying program-What a ninja got out of remote viewing training-The remote viewing target that changed Lyn’s life-The 3-letter word that’s a “four-letter” word in remote viewing-The “real” 6th sense-How remote viewing can change your life for the better - and worse-Who should not take up remote viewing-When it’s good for your psyc...
Send us a textWhat’s haunting Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park? Is it the Bride and Groom, whose 100-year-old wedding attire has been observed moving? (that’s what I said)Is it the death mask of young Madeleine, the French girl who tragically died right before her wedding? Or perhaps it’s the poor soul whose bones were desecrated by grave robbers and now reside for eternity in a cauldron in the Paranormal Museum? And finally, why on earth would Kathy Kelly surround he...
Send us a textCan a future event change the past? If we see the answers to an exam after we’ve taken it, can this help us get a higher score? In this episode, Traci and Kathy dive deep into retrocausality, which refers to how a future event or action can affect the past. It sounds trippy, but there is some scientific evidence to suggest that this is possible. We also discuss how retrocausality may influence precognition accuracy; the psychic discipline of remote viewing; and we show a real-li...
Send us a textWhat do Abraham Lincoln, Sharon Tate, Edgar Allan Poe, the Marvel Universe, and the Big Bang Theory have in common? They all beg the question – can we foretell the future? And if so, can we change it? In this episode, we focus on precognition – it’s the one phenomenon that truly freaks Kathy out! And we discuss everything from precognitive dreams to “quantum jumping,” parallel lives, and more.We explore:What does it mean for “free will” if we know something is going to happ...
Send us a textWhat’s the deal with orbs? Are they evidence of ghosts or other paranormal phenomena? Or nothing more than photographic anomalies caused by dust, moisture, pollen or (eww!) insects? Join historian Kathy Kelly and psychologist Traci Stein as they chat about the history of orbs and debate whether orbs might ever be evidence of something paranormal and more.To see some orbs we’ve caught on camera, check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel: @CuriousExplorersSh...
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