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Loyd Auerbach is a paranormal investigator, the president of the Forever Family Foundation, and possibly the first guest on Woo Woo who actually has a degree in parapsychology! Hear his tales of the various ghosts he has met over the years, including that of a woman named Lois who was full of good advice. Don’t worry, some ghosts really are friendly! Happy Halloween! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @profparanormal LInks to our sponsors: oneskin.co/WOO Use code WOO forhers.com/WOO FItracking.com Use code WOO honeylove.com/WOO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Communication expert Vinh Giang joins Jay to share practical tools from his first book, Before We Forget How to Connect, to help you become a more confident communicator and build deeper, more meaningful connections. Vinh explains how to become a better listener, avoid common communication mistakes, and speak so people actually pay attention. From sounding confident when you're nervous to speaking up in meetings, navigating difficult conversations, and making a great first impression, Vinh shares simple techniques to help you communicate more effectively and connect with people in every area of your life. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Before We Forget How To Connect 01:52 The High-Low Buffalo Icebreaker 02:45 Sharing Personal Highs 05:15 Sharing Personal Lows 11:40 Sharing Personal Buffalos 13:40 Escaping Small Talk 16:10 Overcoming Self-Judgment 17:58 Sharing Wins Without Sounding Arrogant 19:50 Communication Beyond The Script 20:40 Gen Z's Communication Struggles 23:20 Last Word, Last Letter Game 27:20 The Four Modalities Of Listening 29:50 The Three Follow-Up Questions Rule 35:50 How Do You Make A Great First Impression? 40:10 Reading the Room, Not Formulas 44:10 Finding Your Unique Voice 49:00 Life As A Book: New Chapters 50:40 Building Executive Presence 53:20 Fix Your Resting Blank Face 58:30 Filming Yourself For Self-Awareness 01:02:20 When Your Mind Goes Blank 01:06:10 The Power Of The Pause 01:09:30 How Can You Sound Confident When You’re Nervous? 01:14:40 From Texting Chemistry to Real-Life Connection 01:18:40 How to Communicate Better During Arguments 01:20:20 Learning to Speak Up In Meetings 01:25:45 How to Join a Conversation Without Feeling Awkward 01:28:20 Leaving A Conversation Gracefully 01:31:4 Embracing Vulnerability Episode Resources: Book | https://vinhgiang.com/before-we-forget-how-to-connect Website | https://vinhgiang.com/ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@askvinh Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1CCPX1ChrP/?mibextid=wwXIfr LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinhgiang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Rachel and Irene get a crash course on magic mushrooms and the benefits of microdosing from Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms. After several life setbacks, Tracey discovered the powers of mushrooms and shares how they can help in a variety of ways involving mental health, focus, and more. An interesting delve into a natural source of healing and higher consciousness. Microdosing isn’t a form of tuning out, it’s tuning in! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis LInks to our sponsors: Article.com/WOO Trymiracle.com/woo Use code WOO Ollie.com/WOO Use code WOO forhers.com/WOO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby Moynihan (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, SNL) shares an uplifting tale about loss and signs from beyond. Bobby didn’t start out super woo woo, but he admits he can’t explain the timing of a recurring observation. Plus, the full appreciation of when childhood dreams come true! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @bibbymoynihan LInks to our sponsors: Nutrafol.com Use code WOO www.aspcapetinsurance.com/WOO Blissy.com/WOOPOD Kachava.com Use code WOO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and director Jay Duplass (Transparent, Togetherness) shares an amazing and poignant story that changed how he sees the world. Also, how a feeling of being watched in his own home snowballed into a homespun ghostbusters project! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @jayduplass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psychic, medium and author Laura Lynne Jackson (Signs, Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life) joins the show in a much anticipated conversation. Growing up with psychic gifts that led to a life in mediumship, Laura Lynne shares her knowledge of all manner of topics - signs, spirit guides, the other side - and with such a grounded voice of inner knowing that Rachel and Irene felt high for several days after speaking with her. Maybe you will too after hearing the conversation! It’s all about positivity, love and connection on this very special episode of Woo Woo!  You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @lauralynnejackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Bill Gifford (Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, Spring Chicken) joins the show to discuss all manner of heat’s healing powers. Be it traveling to the saunas of Finland or training for the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred bike race in Texas, Bill has done his research on heat and the body. It’s science! But don’t worry, Bill was also visited by his departed  grandmother so you will get your dose of woo woo too. You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @billgifford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Hatem, writer of the screenplay of “The Mothman Prophecies,” shares the tale of the legendary Mothman, first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966. The Mothman is the subject of a book, the aforementioned screenplay, and even a festival! Host of his own podcast, “Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf,” he also discusses the creepiest book he’s ever read, a tale of deceptive spirits. You’ll have to listen in to find out more! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @paranormalbookshelfpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tribute and thank you to Gloria Steinem. Please enjoy this encore presentation. Gloria Steinem, icon of feminism, and personal “shero” of Rachel and Irene talks about her days as a journalist and comedy writer and indulges us with talk of witches, intuition, and the wisdom of her 90 years. You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel and Irene go out into the field to the “Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions” Exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum in NYC. Guided by curators Claire Gilman and Josh O’Driscoll, they  receive a fascinating deep dive into the origins of Tarot cards and the development of Tarot from a courtly card game to a tool of divination. Now that they’ve talked to Claire and Josh, Rachel and Irene feel wicked smahhht, and after listening, so will you! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @themorganlibrary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYC fortune teller Dr. Honeybrew is a second generation Turkish reader of coffee grounds. A colorful character with a flair for theatrics, Dr. Honeybrew walks Rachel and Irene through his world of interpretation and even reads fortunes for the ladies. You may never look at what’s left in your cup the same way again! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @drhoneybrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Soileau (Rocky Horror Show on Broadway, CHRISTEENE ) joins the show to discuss how they developed their alter ego, the musician CHRISTEENE. If you are already cool enough to know about CHRISTEENE you will want to hear her origin story, and if you’ve never heard of her, listen up to Paul’s unique take on creativity and the concept of taking your ideas out on a “date.” Also, the energy in beloved objects.  Paul is a fun and fascinating conversationalist! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @paulsoileau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, comedian and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey (St. Denis Medical, The Goldbergs) joins the show to discuss the psychics she visited and the healing it provided for her and her family. Plus, haunted New Orleans and a yearly astrology “weather report!”  You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @wendimclendoncovey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Astrologer and writer Jill Dearman joins the show to discuss her new book and give the ladies a crash course in all things astrology! She also explains practical ways you can use astrology in your everyday life. Plus, Rachel and Irene get their charts done, and Rachel is encouraged that the planets support her woo woo pursuits! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @jillydearman Find Jill Dearman on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JillDearmanAstrology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel and Irene get serious with former NYC homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi (Homicide 360, Anatomy of Murder) as she discusses the “tells” she has learned when someone is lying on the stand. Also  a glimpse into her Icelandic heritage with its firm belief in  gnomes and elves! And Irene had some woo woo of her own this week -- a vivid dream and ensuing sign, literally from above! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @annasigganicolazzi, @homicide360podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices