Caribbean Mystics

On April 4th 1996, Steve and three of his friends leave the East End of St. Thomas on a boat headed for Tortola. The night is eerily quiet and the ocean is so calm it looks like glass. Half way through their journey, something unexplainable appears in the sky, leaving Steve still trying to  connect the dots decades later.  I extend a special bow of gratitude to Steve Thorton who graciously shared...

On this episode of Caribbean Mystics, we head back to the old days in the Virgin Islands; where a married cook named Ms. Mavis is publicly humiliated after her husband is caught with another woman. Ms. Mavis seeks out an obeah man and soon vanishes, only to return a month later carrying a bright yellow demijohn and warning the town it holds a Jumbie. ***Thank you for listening to today’s podcast....

On today's episode of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, our featured storyteller from Trinidad describes a series of harrowing paranormal events following the death of an aunt, leading to a climactic spiritual cleansing. Today's episode includes mentions of demonology and exorcism. ***Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have a supernatural Caribbean story you’d like to share on The Car...

On this episode of Caribbean Mystics, Rael, a psychic medium, reveals her journey communicating with a spirit tied to a historic property in St. Croix. I am so deeply grateful to the incredible Rael Reddick for sharing her story with us.  "Rael has spent her life walking between worlds, grounded in real-life experience, yet deeply connected to Spirit. Born into an American military family in the l...

In this episode, visual artist La Vaughn Belle recounts her experience creating an exhibition at the Whim Plantation Great House. Oceana James, who was invited to perform a Bamboula dance at the event, has an unexpected spiritual encounter during the performance, illustrating the depth of connection and history embedded in these colonial spaces. ***Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If yo...

On this episode of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast we join Sydney Paul as she recounts her unique upbringing on the island of St. Croix..... including her recollection of local folklore (specifically the mythical 'Goat Foot Woman') and her own eerie encounter with a spectral figure. Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have a supernatural Caribbean story you’d like to share on The Cari...

On today's mini episode of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, Gail recounts an inexplicable experience on a ferry ride from St. John to St. Thomas. What seemed like a typical evening turned into an unforgettable event that leaves her bewildered to this day. Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have a supernatural Caribbean story you’d like to share on The Caribbean Mystics Podcast, pleas...

On today's episode of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, we explore the Caribbean origins of the Zombie and how the initial concept has been distorted over time to uplift colonial agendas and racist belief systems. Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have a supernatural Caribbean story you’d like to share on The Caribbean Mystics Podcast, please contact us at ⁠caribbeanmysticspodcast@gm...

On today's episode of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, Theresa is moving back to St. Thomas to assist her ill grandmother and finds herself house-hunting. Through a family friend, she ends up in a quaint yet eerie old French house. Despite its charming appearance, the house carries a heavy, unsettling energy that culminates in a terrifying encounter with a ghostly presence. Thank you for listening t...

On today's episode of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, join us as we delve into a bizarre journey in 1980s Jamaica. Our storyteller shares their quest for healing from a gifted seer amidst unexplained events and spiritual encounters. Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have a supernatural Caribbean story you’d like to share on The Caribbean Mystics Podcast, please contact us at caribb...

S5E3 In this episode of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, Gabrielle Querrard explores the legend of the Devil's Sentry Box in Puerto Rico. The story delves into the mysterious disappearances of soldiers assigned to this isolated post during Spanish colonial rule, leading to various theories about the supernatural and a poignant love story. Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have a sup...

In this episode, we delve into chilling stories from Trinidad and Tobago. Discover how a local belief that 'people die in threes' in the village of Vega manifests through eerie sequences of deaths. We also explore an unsettling encounter involving a necromancy book, a shape-shifting bull, and Trinidadian folklore involving duens, spirits of unbaptized children. These stories intricately weave toge...

Rael, a psychic medium, is invited to read a historic property on the island of St. Croix. The night before her reading, the spirit of an enslaved woman named Mary appears before her. This encounter uncovers a profound history and reveals secrets that change the destiny of the property forever. I am so deeply grateful to the incredible Rael Reddick for sharing her story with us.  "Rael has spent h...

Hosts Paulina Creque and Gabrielle Querrard discuss updates, recap 2024 episodes, and speak into the future plans of Caribbean Mystics Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angelica, a psychic medium from Jamaica, recounts a chilling story about her cousin, a charming and charismatic young man who was killed by a gang leader due to an unfortunate romantic relationship. And recounts a story about her Uncle whom lived on an old slave plantation with remnants of it's bloodied past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary In this episode of the Caribbean Mystics podcast, hosts Gabrielle and Paulina discuss the complexities of mermaid lore, its cultural significance in the Caribbean, and the challenges of balancing storytelling with scientific skepticism. They explore historical accounts of mermaid sightings, indigenous beliefs, and the impact of modern interpretations on the myth. ***Thank you for listening...

John Euwema, a seventh-generation Virgin Islander, recounts his life growing up on Garden Street and later moving to Villa Santana, a historic family property. He shares his childhood adventures, including playing with local children and exploring the expansive grounds. Euwema describes experiencing paranormal activities, such as sightings of ghostly figures and bizarre events like a mysterious ho...

In this episode of the Caribbean Mystics podcast, hosts Gabrielle Querrard and Paulina Creque delve into the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, exploring its lore, famous disappearances, and various theories surrounding the enigmatic region. They discuss both the mystical and skeptical perspectives, examining the cultural fascination with the area and the scientific explanations for the phenomena...

Today’s episode is a series of mini stories from the beautiful island of Jamaica. Rooted in history and supernatural lore, these tales invite us to revitalize some of the folk lore and folk magic that have always been so deeply imbedded into our Caribbean communities. Please consider donating to the Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fund and we ask the you keep Jamaicans in your prayers as they embark on a...

Today’s special Halloween episode highlights a decades long story set on the quiet close knit island of St. John. This story carries listeners on a profound journey of cross generational healing, forgiveness, and love that transcends lifetimes. This story asks listeners to imagine a reality in which all timelines are happening all at once. ***Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have...

Rena, born and raised in Fredericks Stead on the island of St. Croix, shares her eerie experiences after moving into an old apartment near the historic Whim Great House Plantation. As a young mother and student, she encounters strange occurrences in her apartment, from unexplained movements of objects to an unsettling shadowy figure. Her story delves into her attempts to understand and combat the...

The legend of the White Witch is Jamaica's most famous ghost story. But what if the truth is darker than the fiction? A tale of Obeah, power, and a curse that is said to still haunt Rose Hall to this day. Listen if you dare. For more incredible Jamaican inspired content, follow today’s storyteller David DaCosta on his social media platforms. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidofthecoast?igs...

Today’s episode highlights a series of stories that are not mere tales, but echoes from the crossroads shared by Hadiya, a daughter of the Caribbean soil. Since her first breath, she has walked with one foot in this world and the other in the unseen, a vessel for the voices, prophetic dreams, and Divine knowings. These stories are an invitation to our audience; to feel Caribbean spirituality not a...

One evening on the island of St. John, a strange craft appears in the sky. Two friends, leaving a late night shift at work are so captivated that they decide to follow this mysterious spectacle in the sky. What happens next… even they don’t know. ***Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you have a supernatural Caribbean story you’d like to share on  The Caribbean Mystics Podcast, please c...

Today’s episode of Caribbean Mystics is a little different. Join us as we explore the watery depths of a legendary sea monster known to lurk around the deep uncharted waters of the Caribbean region. Then, following this explorative discussion, join us for an incredible unexplainable experience that occurred in the waters of the Virgin Islands. What would you do if a family day out on the ocean tur...