High Strangeness

Programming Lucid Dreams: Mapping Techniques, Shared Dreaming, and the Hero’s Journey with Vaughn Brasch In this High Strangeness episode, the host interviews Vaughn Brasch, who lives on a rustic eight-square-mile San Juan Island and wrote Programming Your Lucid Dreams while working in an art studio. Brasch distinguishes “common” restless dreams from lucid dreams, describing lucid dreams as vivid, focused experiences in which the dreamer is aware and can exert control, sometimes likening them to near-death experiences and out-of-body states. He recounts a spontaneous lucid dream while snowed in on Mount Hood that led him to study yoga and self-hypnosis, seek a dream guide, and develop a “mapping” pictograph technique to induce lucid dreams by relaxing the body, quieting the analytical mind, and visualizing destinations. The conversation covers time’s fluidity in lucid states, stillness as a key habit, shared lucid dreaming done simultaneously, and the hero’s journey as a model for personal transformation. Brasch shares where to find his book and mentions an upcoming book, Healing the Subtle Body. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:45 Life on the San Juan Island01:59 Rustic Living and Island Amenities03:47 Art Studio and Writing Routine04:46 What Is a Lucid Dream05:01 Common Dreams vs Lucid Dreams09:04 Control and Power in Lucidity11:08 Leaving the Body and Subtle Bodies14:35 Snowed In Awakening Story17:35 Finding a Dream Teacher18:54 Programming Dreams With Mapping26:30 Time Dilation and Near Death Parallels28:03 Duration Over Clocks29:14 Snapshots And Film Time31:22 Stillness For Lucid Beginners32:42 Slow Down And Disconnect33:56 Heroes Journey Explained41:21 Shared Dreaming Setup45:28 Getting Lost And Finding Guides47:31 Yoga Sutras And Inner Spirit49:34 Lucid Dreams As Life Change51:52 Books Projects And Farewell  Youtube- https://youtu.be/X1E46Yf_VrM

#119-2 When Exorcists Meet the Unknown [Full Interview] In this conversation [Full uncut interview], Reverend Bill Bean, a world-renowned exorcist and spiritual deliverance minister, shares his experiences and insights into the realm of spiritual warfare, demonic possession, and the importance of faith. He discusses his personal journey from trauma to healing, the challenges of his calling, and the reality of the supernatural. Reverend Bean emphasizes the significance of authenticity in spiritual work and the necessity of invoking God's power for deliverance. He also touches on the interconnectedness of various paranormal phenomena and the impact of childhood trauma on spiritual well-being. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Unexplained01:30 The Life of a Spiritual Warrior04:32 The Calling and Its Challenges08:52 Experiences in Spiritual Warfare13:15 Fear and Faith in Spiritual Battles17:09 The Journey from Trauma to Healing19:00 Personal Experiences with Darkness23:49 The Impact of Demonic Forces26:36 The Importance of Authenticity31:11 Understanding Demonic Attachments33:54 The Nature of Possession and Oppression38:01 Connecting the Dots: Paranormal Phenomena39:19 The Rebellion of the Devil41:00 The Role of the Devil in Human Choices41:30 Nephilim and Cryptids: A Connection45:46 Understanding Fallen Angels and Nephilim48:15 The Origins of Evil and Music's Role50:48 Demonic Entities: Types and Manifestations53:40 The Cycle of Trauma and Spiritual Warfare57:00 Authenticity in Spiritual Deliverance01:01:44 The Process of Spiritual Healing01:09:36 Books and Resources for Spiritual Empowerment Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@HighStrangeness2024?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on X (twitter): https://x.com/highstrangeshowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highstrangenespodcast/Follow us on TikTok: Http://www.tiktok.com/@highstrangeness24Follow us on iHeart radio;  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-high-strangeness-161844628/ Visit our website: Http://www.Highstrangenesshow.com  

#118-2 What Drives People to Hoard? (2026)Unveiling the Psychology of Hoarding: High Strangeness Explores In this episode of High Strangeness, Tony delves into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of hoarding. Exploring the psychological reasons behind why individuals accumulate objects, Tony discusses hoarding as a disorder deeply tied to memory, identity, and emotional survival rather than mere messiness. The episode covers the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, emotional attachments, cognitive distortions, and the impact of trauma on hoarding behaviors. Tony also differentiates hoarding from collecting and touches on the broader implications of the disorder, including safety risks and the stigma surrounding it. The discussion extends to treatment options like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and harm reduction methods, emphasizing the need for compassion and patience in addressing this complex issue.  00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness 01:03 Understanding Hoarding Disorder 03:53 Psychological Factors Behind Hoarding 05:11 Expert Insights on Hoarding 07:49 Hoarding in Children 08:45 Consequences and Stigma of Hoarding 10:27 Hope and Treatment for Hoarding 11:09 Extreme Cases and Digital Hoarding 12:38 Risk Factors and Psychological Theories 13:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@HighStrangeness2024?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on X (twitter): https://x.com/highstrangeshowFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highstrangenespodcast/Follow us on TikTok: Http://www.tiktok.com/@highstrangeness24Follow us on iHeart radio;  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-high-strangeness-161844628/ Visit our website: Http://www.Highstrangenesshow.com