In this episode of The Witching Hour, Patti Negri welcomes Richel Stratton, known from A&E's Ghost Hunter series, the documentary Sleepless Unrest, and the Adventures with Brichelle podcast. Richel shares her journey into the paranormal, starting with an eerie childhood encounter, and her experiences investigating haunted locations. They discuss paranormal conventions, notable investigations, and the importance of trust and boundaries in paranormal work. Richel also touches on balancing her ghost-hunting career with family life, and shares insights on her podcast that delves into both paranormal and true crime topics. Stay tuned to learn more about Richel's path, her techniques, and her upcoming plans.

00:00 Introduction to The Witching Hour

00:17 Meet Richel Stratton

01:23 Richel's First Paranormal Experience

02:54 Joining River Bend Paranormal

04:43 Adventures with Brichelle Podcast

05:57 Exploring the Vampire World

07:22 Scary Paranormal Encounters

09:51 The Conjuring House Experience

13:53 Developing Psychic Abilities

16:43 Balancing Career and Ghost Hunting

18:33 Recognition and Public Encounters

20:35 Paranormal Trends and Media

23:47 Kids and the Paranormal

26:11 Spiritual Protection Techniques

28:14 Bucket List Destinations

31:48 Upcoming Events and Social Media

33:13 Conclusion and Farewell

Welcome all! In this episode of 'The Witching Hour,' Patti Negri welcomes druid, herbalist, and author Ellen Evert Hopman. Patti updates listeners on her upcoming events and activities, including a gallery show and Hexfest in New Orleans, before diving into a conversation with Ellen about Druidry. Ellen shares insights into Celtic Reconstructionist Druidry, the role of trees in Druidic practice, and ancient Indo-European cultural structures. She contrasts Druids with witches, emphasizing the scholarly and nature-reverent aspects of Druidry, while also touching on contemporary environmental concerns. Ellen details her divination practices and highlights her books, offering a deep dive into Druidic rituals and magical practices. All that plus Where's Patti, The Willow Report and an all new magick lesson. Magick is everywhere!

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Join me on The Witching Hour as I welcome the incredible Amy Bruni! 🌟 We'll dive into her new cookbook, "Food to Die For," filled with recipes and stories from haunted locations across the U.S. 👻🍽️ All that plus Where's Patti, The Willow Report and all new "Spicy" Magick Lesson. Don't miss it! #TheWitchingHour #AmyBruni #Cookbook #Haunted