Curious Cat - where science & supernatural collide

If you listened to my interview with comedian and tarot reader, Karen Rontowski, then you have at least a cursory knowledge of Edgar Cayce – who was also known as the Sleeping Prophet and father of holistic medicine. I learned about him on an episode of the Art Bell tapes and ordered, There is a River by Thomas Sugrue, his only authorized biography, and immediately began to read it. Born in Hopkin...

Full disclosure - I haven’t always loved crows. It wasn’t that many years ago when I walked into an aviary at Woodland Park Zoo and had a panic attack. Being shut into a confined space with birds flitting here and there called to mind Alfred Hitchcock’s classic, The Birds. I had to step outside and collect myself on a stone bench.  Later though, when I became a mother, I saw birds through the eyes...

Today's special guest is Dr. Richard Sugg. He is an accomplished author with 13 published books. His works have appeared in The Guardian, BBC History, Der Spiegel and The New Yorker. He has only recently ventured into the podcast arena with Dark Mysteries from the Secret University. Welcome to the show, Dr. Sugg! We were introduced to one another through the fabulous Karen Rontowski. She said...

Nora is the dynamic artist behind the Curious Cat show identity. If you like the art, just wait until you meet the fae mage that created it. They're here to teach us about astrology. I am eager to learn. All I know is my sun sign is Sagittarius. That's it. Nora unlocks a new level of understanding for me with evolutionary astrology . Haven't heard of it? Well, just wait. It is a pow...

Today’s episode epitomizes my favorite kind of conversation, it’s that sweet space where science and woo comingle. We are talking about consciousness, and it is becoming feasible that science, in my lifetime, or at least the lifetime of my grandkids, will unravel this age old mystery.  Jay and Lindy Nelson began writing their book , Consciousness in a Nutshell five years ago. It reads like the col...

Today’s guest is a comedian, paranormal investigator, podcast hostess with the mostest, and tarot reader, the fabulous Karen Rontowski.   After being a guest on her podcast, Paranormal Karen, I asked her to do a tarot reading for me. I've never experienced one before and it was a sheer delight. I learned lots. That's when I asked her to be MY guest on Curious Cat and teach us all about t...

These are the top lessons I’ve learned in 2022. Yeah, I know. I’m a tad early in kissing 2022 goodbye.  Thing is, I love looking back. I’m addicted to it. It’s clarifying. The waning weeks of a year are the natural time to review and assess.  This time last year I was in a very different state of mind. It was more a sense of bitterness, like I’d somehow been betrayed by 2021. It was supposed to be...

If you’ve been listening to Curious Cat this season, then you know that this year I’ve been into angels. In fact, I’ve taken direction from my morning meditations as to which angel to research and feature next. Archangel Gabriel is one that takes my breath away, he is gloriously beautiful, dazzling, I can’t look at him straight-on. There’s a series of meditations I listen to that invoke the angels...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours. This will be my 53rd Christmas. My God! Time flies. My first Christmas memory is of reaching into Grandma Riley’s oversized cookie tin and taking out a perfect sugar cookie, crisp on the edges, tender inside, I savored every nibble. Those Spokane Christmases were my happiest. I was with my cousins and the house was overstuffed with family. There...

Hello and thank you for listening to Curious Cat! If you’ve been listening since Season 1, first off, THANK YOU! Hopefully you’ve noticed a pattern, I only cover topics that interest me, sometimes it’s a veiled excuse to buy three books on a subject I’d never heard of a week ago and obsess over it for a time. This week though I’m getting personal. Trigger warning for any sensitive listeners, becau...

This week we are shifting into holiday mode. If you’re like me, the word, ‘Holiday,’ ups your blood pressure. This year let’s make a vow to put our mental and emotional health first. In that spirit, I’m sharing ways to keep and maintain sanity during this busy, expensive, exhausting, merry time of year. This week is a two-fer. We can’t do the first part as easily if we have loved ones that have pa...

Apologies for my hard shift into holiday-mode, but this episode is like a half hour emergency PSA. The sooner it’s out there, the better. My blood pressure climbs at the thought of Black Friday shopping. I can’t imagine getting up at 5am, then wrestling my way through crowds for a deal. It terrifies me. Could be because I’m short, or crowds make me anxious, or both. Yes, there are sales to be had...

I recently stumbled on a spooky Twitter thread about an AI ghost lady that kept appearing in one woman’s computer-generated images. Named Loab, she is a creepy, imposing figure; and I began to wonder if we might be giving this strange ghost in the machine substance with each web search and AI-generated image? It got me thinking about AI in general. We’re told on repeat that AI is the future. Some...

Archangel Raziel is the master puzzle builder. His name translates as, “Secrets of God.” If you’ve never heard of this mighty angel, let me fill you in on this powerful, supernatural, magnificent archangel. I fell even harder in love with him after learning that he is a fan us humans! He even defied God to pass on important wisdom to us. If you listened to my special Halloween episode where Molly...

This meditation goes hand in hand with Season 2, Episode 10: The Angel of Mysteries and Magic, Raziel.  In it, we ask the angel Raziel to work with us to heal past life traumas; those held in our past or the past lives of anyone in our soul tribe. We ask him to respect our wishes to know or not know what those traumas were, and ask for our own personal sign from him to indicate the work is done. ...

After a long, remarkable life, our dear Maine Coon, Romeo, crossed the rainbow bridge. He still had some magic left to share, though, after he passed. Cry along with me, and laugh, as I tell you about one fantastic, lovable cat. ***A special note*** Yesterday I picked up Cooper dog and Opal cat from the kennel after two days of care at Paradise Pet Lodge. The staff there has taken care of our belo...

Brew a cup of apple cider, light a candle, dim the lights, and listen beneath the blankets to six incredible, true, spooky, supernatural tales. Huge thanks to my two special guests. Please find them on socials and follow their work. They are ones to watch! Guest Contacts: Kellie from TANGLEPOD – www.tanglepod.com (to listen to her podcast) TANGLEPOD on Instagram Miss Molly Knows – www.missmollykno...

This is a true story that begins in 1931 and is still developing as we live and breathe. You will learn about a woman who served God and died too early. Her service and devotion to God and St. Joseph was almost eclipsed by her friend Father John J. Crowley, also known as the Padre of the Desert, a larger-than-life servant of the Catholic Church. Their stories are forever intertwined and with the h...

This week we are talking about everyday magic, the rituals and superstitions that are so ingrained in the everyday they are nearly invisible! Let’s get into it! As I put my socks on for this morning’s run, I realized I do this a certain way because of a superstition I hold. I put on both socks, then both shoes before taking a single step. Even if the fire alarm went off, I wouldn’t budge. I’m not...

This quick meditation was inspired by the Water Magick episode. Made with love, it is meant to flush out the negative, make room for the positive, and help us to adjust to change like water and go with the flow. Huge thanks to my audio engineer for making this sound lovely! Send us Fan Mail If you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you! Support the show Suppor...

I have a routine that I only just started a month or so ago. It’s called, “Morning Papers.” After the pets are fed, I sit with my coffee and do a quick two-minute meditation that gets me into Oneness with God and the Universe. I ask, “What do you need me to know or do today?” Then I listen. This particular morning I received, “Look up Azrael. Study and learn. L-O-V-E is the key. LISTEN! OBSERVE! V...

Water is considered one of FOUR SACRED ELEMENTS – included with water are EARTH, AIR, and FIRE. Water energy represents PURITY, FLUIDITY, and HARMONY; it can dilute, heal, cleanse, and calm. It's unique chemistry is the ultimate world-builder. There are sacred bodies of water, legendary waters, and those forbidden from consumption. Fill your hydroflask, then join me for a deep dive into the m...

Imagine you’re snuggled into bed, glass of water by your side, book in hand, phone on vibrate. Something across the room catches your eye. Movement, fast, a blur. Then you make out a distinct human shaped shadow move past the far wall. Was it a person? But no one else is home. Could it have been your imagination? Was it a ghost? Chances are it was another encounter with a spreading phenomenon – ap...

A special mini bonus episode, it is the perfect companion to any of the Season One episodes, or Season 2, Episode 6 where we talk about Azrael and the power of harnessing near-death experiences.  Here, I offer a quick mediation inviting Azrael, the Angel of Death, to transfigure our fear of death into love and curiosity. Then, we ask him to do a life review for us NOW; walk us backward from now th...

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Angels?’ Sweet strains of harp music? White feathered wings stretching out from behind a bare-chested man with six-pack abs? Angels pre-date Christianity. In fact, every ancient civilization holds a belief in angels. Most people consider angels protectors, blessings to our lives, benevolent helpers of humanity; but do they have a darkside? There’s a great...