About this episode

Host Eric Extreme explores the impact of chronic sleep loss on perception and its potential to mimic paranormal activity.

Host Eric Extreme examines how chronic sleep loss distorts perception and can mimic paranormal activity. He presents a science-based pre-investigation intake that screens for sleep issues and other natural causes across sound, sight, touch, and smell, with clear red flags and when to refer to professionals. The focus is on evidence, ethics, and client well-being over theatrics. A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at: https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2025/10/19/sleep-deprivation/ As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He focuses on the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. In this podcast, he discusses the methods and tools used in investigations, exploring how factors like cognitive biases, environmental conditions, and technological anomalies can influence perceptions of the paranormal. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations. With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Extreme

Topics covered

• sleep deprivation
• paranormal investigation
• cognitive biases
• scientific study
• natural causes
• evidence-based approach

Keywords

• sleep deprivation
• paranormal activity
• cognitive biases
• investigation methods
• natural causes
• evidence
• ethics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT

Books & works: Sleepless Spirits: The Haunting Reality of Sleep Deprivation

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