My guest today is Thanya Mercado. Thanya is a third generation Santeria Priestess, Clairvoyant, Nkisi Malongo and Psychic. She is the co-host of the Brujo 101 podcast with Martin Moreno, and the owner of Ashe Imports.

In this episode Thanya describes her journey with spiritualism and santeria and how being rescued from a jungle in Costa Rica gave her an epiphany to fully embrace her path. We discuss some red flags within the world of psychic/mediums, common misconceptions associated with Santeria and the beauty of a powerful reading.

We cover so much and Thanya shares some practical at-home tips and tricks you can impliment today! See below to schedule a reading or catch any upcoming events with Thanya.


insta/tiktok - @thanya_ashe_ @ashe.imports
email - asheimportsca@gmail.com

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So excited to share this solo episode with you! QHHT hypnosis has been a huge focus for me over the past year and although I've facilitated sessions as the practitioner, I've only recently experienced being the client.

Within this episode, I explain my personal journey with becoming a QHHT hypnosis practitioner and what my first session was like being hypnotized and exploring a past life. I touch on the breakdown of a typical session and why it is so powerful. Within this work I've learned to expect the unexpected in the most beautiful ways.

QHHT or Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique was developed by Dolores Cannon and is a specific type of hypnosis that focuses on accessing the subconscious mind to explore past lives and connect with your higher self.

Make sure you listen until the end for a special offering for anyone interested in having their own session.

Thank you Raphael for administering such a great first experience!

my website for booking a session - hellotimroddy.com

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Happy October— crazy to believe we are in the height of fall already. With a few more months of 2024, I wanted to lean into sharing a few insights I've discovered so far this year. For a majority of 2024, I stepped away from the world of energy work and the paranormal and wanted to share some of my reflections.

In knowing that everything comes and goes, I trusted that my deep love for this work would return and just like that, I'm back and more inspired than ever. This got me thinking, in what other ways do cycles ebb and flow in our life? Even if we're not always "present" in the work, I believe we are upgraded in certain ways and always lead down the path at the right time. Sometimes a moment away is necessary to make the work fruitful again.

In this solo episode, I dive into the cycles, energetic sensitivities, and angel numbers I've experienced this year and invite you to explore your own personal relationship with them.

I would love to hear any insights or takeaways from this episode. Send me a DM and we can connect.

Insta - @tim_roddy

Kathryn Schiff - www.kathrynschiff.com

Within this episode I'm joined by psychic medium Erica Altmiller and our friend Nikki as we dive into what Erica picks up within Forever 21. The previous episode sets the stage for all of the activity that has been happening within this space and Erica blindly reads what she picks up on energetically.

Within this episode I narrate to give further clarity on the audio snippets of Erica. From walking around the store, to entering the fitting rooms, to debriefing outside of the store, we cover several different areas within the space.

It's truly remarkable to see the correlations between the associates' experiences and what Erica psychically reads within this location. If you have any experiences within the Beverly Center, I'd love to hear from you!

Thank you to Erica and Nikki for making this episode possible.

*Trigger Warning*
this episode touches on the topic of suicide. It is with full respect towards anyone affected by the tragedies discussed in this episode.
-988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The long awaited follow up episode on the Beverly Center is here! If you haven't listened to the first one yet or need a refresher, I recommend checking out "A Haunting at the Beverly Center" episode #13.

*Trigger Warning*
this episode touches on the topic of suicide. It is with full respect towards anyone affected by the tragedies discussed in this episode.
-988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The Forever 21 located on the 8th floor of the Beverly Center is one of the most active paranormal hotspots within the mall. Whispering voices, cigar smoke, electronic abnormalities and moving objects are just some of the activity experienced by associates on the daily! In part 1 of this episode, I chat with 3 associates who share their personal accounts of what working within such a haunted space is really like.

In part 2 of this episode (#24), psychic medium Erica Altmiller walks through the store and reads the space. Erica has no prior knowledge of anything that has happened within Forever 21 and shares what she picks up on,

It's truly remarkable to see the correlations between the associates' experiences and what Erica psychically reads within the space. If you have any experiences within this location, I'd love to hear from you.

Thank you to my guests and Erica for making this episode possible.

intro -

associate 1 - 4:00

associate 2 - 31:05

associate 3 - 42:30

Ted Messimer, also known as "Southernmost Ted" grew up in Southwest Florida and currently resides in the enchanted Florida Keys. As a seasoned master storyteller for the Key West Ghost and Mysteries tour, Ted's passion has been dedicated to sharing knowledge on paranormal research and delving into the rich history of the island that has captured his heart, accumulating nearly 20 years of expertise.

Ted has written over 8 books with another one in the works. His literary journey began with documenting paranormal activity and historical narratives, paving the way for his transition to fiction novels. Beyond the realm of storytelling, his interests span across music, photography, and the culinary arts. During his leisure time, you might find Ted navigating the intricate mangroves on a kayak, traversing mountainous landscapes on horseback, exploring trails in national forests, or fearlessly venturing into abandoned and haunted buildings armed only with a camera and his sharp wit.

In August of 2022, Ted faced a formidable challenge with the diagnosis of stage 4 brain cancer known as Glioblastoma. Undeterred by this terminal illness, he transformed into a vocal advocate within the Glio community, championing awareness and actively contributing to the fight for a cure. Despite the hurdles posed by his health, Ted remains determined in his pursuits, embodying the mantra of "Keep on keeping on."

In this episode we cover Key West's most popular hauntings including Robert The Doll, the story of Count Carl von Cosel, as well as investigating equipment like the dousing rods and so much more!

photo notes (from insta post) :

photo 2 - Robert the doll (gift shop version)

photo 3, 4, 5, 6 - Key West Ghost & Mysteries Tour with Ted

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Ted's links :

-insta / tiktok - @southernmostted

-youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/keosurfer/videos?app=desktop

-book a tour with Ted here:
https://keywestghostandmysteriestour.com/

-purchase Ted's books here:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ted-Messimer/author/B098BL4XXY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Today’s guest is Darcy Staniforth. Darcy is an academic, writer, performer and paranormal investigator. She has been interested in the paranormal since she was very young and that interest has carried into both her personal and professional life.

Darcy holds B.A. M.A. in American Studies and in addition to the paranormal, her research areas include race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, ideals and institutions and death, dying and grief in American culture.

As an artist and performer, Darcy is a podcaster, comedian, writer and amateur magician. She currently resides in a haunted house in Southern California.

In this episode we cover everything from Land Acknowledgements to the Haunted Kellogg house and the Heritage Museum of Orange County, Victorian Mourning rules and practices and Darcy’s favorite haunted spots.

photo notes (from Instagram post)

slide #2/3 - outside of the Kellogg House in Santa Ana

slide #4 - Victorian hair wreath

slide #5 - Victorian doll with human hair

slide #6/7 -overview of the oval kitchen in the Kellogg house

instagram / X - @darcystaniforth
tiktok - @missdarcystaniforth

book a tour of the Kellogg House with Darcy at HauntedOC.com @hauntedorangecounty

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This episode’s guest is Valerie Brewster. Valerie is a tour guide for Haunted Orange County in their Old Town Orange location. She is a dancer and performance artist with The 13th Floor Entertainment Group appearing in Delusion and The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. Valerie has also been featured as a scare actor in the former Disney Plus series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum.”

In this episode we talk about some of her paranormal experiences from her home town in New England, in Oregon and of course along her tour in Old Town Orange. We discuss a few of the most haunted spots in the city, as well as the Victorian-style Chapman University Alumni House, El Ranchito Mexican restaurant and an old funeral home that I’ve had my own experience at!!

Photo notes (from Insta post):

Pic #2 - The Chapman University Alumni House

Pic #3 - El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

Pic #4/5/6 - Currently an office building that was once a funeral home complete with a coffin chute under the front porch (bricked area)

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Valerie’s insta - @brewveee

Book a tour with Valerie at HauntedOC.com @hauntedorangecounty

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