Sleep Paralysis News

In this episode, Sheila Pryce Brooks speaks with Samuel Thomas-Holland, an experiencer and practitioner working with dreams, nightmares, and hypnotherapy. Samuel shares his early encounters and sleep-related experiences, and reflects on how these informed his current work with clients in subconscious and altered states. The conversation explores the relationship between sleep paralysis, dream expe...

In this episode of Sleep Paralysis News, Dr Sheila Pryce Brooks speaks with Dr Nicole Sebastian (psychologist) and Professor Michael Sebastian (sociologist) about dreams, synchronicity, and the development of inner trust. The conversation explores how meaningful dream experiences can precede major life changes, how people make sense of repeated signs and coincidences, and how inner guidance is int...

In this episode, MJ Smith recounts a recurring dream experienced over several years, centred on repeatedly entering the same house and encountering overwhelming fear, heaviness, and paralysis. The conversation focuses on the lived details of the experience, including the sense of presence without visual form, escalating emotional intensity, and restricted movement, and how the dream eventually sto...

In this episode of Sleep Paralysis News, Dr Sheila Pryce Brooks is joined by Vanessa Lamorte for a thoughtful conversation exploring ancestral knowledge, embodied spiritual practice, and how cultural frameworks shape our understanding of experiences that occur in liminal states of consciousness. Drawing on intertribal traditions and lived practice, this discussion considers how experiences now com...

In this episode of Sleep Paralysis News , Dr Sheila Pryce Brooks and co-host Cyrus speak with shamanic practitioner Rachel White about the deeper dimensions of sleep paralysis and Threshold Contact Experiences (TCEs). Together, we explore how shamanic frameworks, lived experience, and consciousness studies can help us understand what really happens during sleep paralysis episodes — including out-o...

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What if sleep paralysis is not a disorder, but an invitation? In this illuminating episode, Sheila speaks with Cynthia Sue Larson , consciousness researcher and author of Quantum Jumps , to explore the deeper layers of Threshold Contact Experiences (TCEs) . Together, they investigate the overlap between sleep states, non-human intelligences, and quantum awareness, revealing why fear is often the g...

Pinky shares her personal experiences, including her struggles with waking up from deep sleep and the terrifying feeling of being trapped in her own body. The discussion covers dream loops, lucid dreaming, and the profound connection between consciousness and sleep. The conversation also explores the spiritual and psychological aspects of sleep paralysis, offering insights into the mysterious worl...

In this episode of Sleep Paralysis News, the hosts speak to Josh, who shares his lifelong experiences with sleep paralysis, starting from age 10. He recounts his initial terrifying episode, describing a suffocating weight and the inability to move or call for help. Over the years, Josh experienced around a dozen episodes, some accompanied by vivid auditory hallucinations and even out-of-body exper...

Dive into the unexpected and mysterious world of sleep paralysis with our latest podcast video. This gripping episode delves into one person's journey through the terror of being paralysed and haunted by shadowy figures, to life-altering spiritual encounters, including a poignant visitation from his late father. Through his story, we discover how these seemingly terrifying episodes transitioned in...

In this episode of "Sleep Paralysis News," Raphael shares his lifelong struggle with sleep paralysis, beginning from the tender age of five. Through vivid descriptions, he recounts the intense and frequent episodes that have profoundly impacted his life. As Raphael and the host delve deeper, they explore both the psychological toll and the potential spiritual and psychic connections of his experie...

David's story was filled with unexpected twists and turns that took place before and during the recording. From lights going on and off on their own, to losing internet connectivity and microphone sound, we were all surprised and couldn't believe the events, one after another, that took place to stop the recording. We decided to continue in the dark and managed to salvage this section of the recor...

Years ago, Greg faced sleep paralysis, feeling an unseen presence immobilise him. Despite awareness, he couldn't move, likening it to being physically restrained. Seeking solace, he turned to prayer, crediting his faith for overcoming this ordeal and regaining control. This marked a turning point; since embracing prayer, Greg hasn't encountered sleep paralysis, attributing this freedom to a blend...

In this episode of Sleep Paralysis News, we delve into Rachel's chilling encounters with shadow figures during sleep paralysis. Battling fear and seeking solutions, she shares her relentless fight against this terrifying phenomenon. Join us as we explore the blurred lines between the neurological and the paranormal in sleep paralysis * Do you experience sleep paralysis quiz: HERE * Would you speak...

In a compelling episode of "Sleep Paralysis News," the podcast delves into the personal struggle of a 21-year-old who has faced the terrifying phenomenon of sleep paralysis since her adolescence. She shares her intimate experiences with the condition, which began around the ages of 12 or 13, describing how she would awaken in the early hours, unable to move or breathe, engulfed in an overwhelming...

In this intriguing episode, Stella shares her journey with sleep paralysis, beginning in childhood with altered perceptions and intensifying after taking sleep medication. Her experiences, marked by a heavy, unseen presence and harsh breathing, link sleep paralysis with psychological depth and potential paranormal aspects. Stella's encounters raise questions about the interplay between sleep paral...

Sleep paralysis – a phenomenon many have heard of, but few truly understand. This episode delves deep into the chilling mysteries surrounding this condition, but with a twist that's bound to captivate your attention. A former government official steps into the spotlight, shedding light on his personal experiences with sleep paralysis. But as he narrates, it becomes clear that his tales are not jus...

Dive into this captivating episode as our esteemed academic researcher unravels his mesmerizing encounters with the enigmatic black cloud entity and the vastness of black holes. Journey with him as he recounts moments of pure 'euphoric love' and the humbling sensation of feeling like a mere grain of sand on our vast planet. Ever wondered if sleep paralysis can have a silver lining? Discover a pers...

Lorelei, with her scientific mindset, grapples to understand her sleep paralysis. At the age of 9, she believed she spoke to God, and by 18, she felt sleep paralysis entities pushing through her back as she desperately tried to awaken. Convinced it was the Devil, she tried to stay awake to evade these chilling encounters. This episode also delves into eerie shadow figures, the science behind them,...

In today’s episode, meet Musa, a courageous guest who bares his soul to recount a chilling tale that unfolded a decade ago. Picture this: a college student, dozes off on a couch, only to awaken imprisoned within his own body. The air grows heavy with an unsettling aura as he battles against an invisible force that pins him down. He recounts his struggle to escape the clutches of a shadowy specter,...

Do children experience sleep paralysis? Our guest today had his first episode at 7 years old and experienced the terror and fear that goes along with each experience. Would you speak/put your sleep paralysis experience in writing for the show? Send an email to: spn@sheilaprycebrooks.com Join the sleep paralysis discussion that explores the science and spirituality of sleep paralysis at https://she...

In today's groundbreaking episode, we talk about sleep paralysis and haunted houses, extraterrestrials and Jesus. Does sleep paralysis happen anywhere or is it connected to hauntings and ghosts? What about the extraterrestrial link that lots of people are experiencing? Today's guest also tells us how shouting the name Jesus made the entity disappear. It's an episode packed with nuggets that you'll...

Cohost Sheila Pryce Brooks speaks openly about her sleep paralysis experience that took place chronically over 30 years. Would you speak/put your sleep paralysis experience in writing for the show? Send an email to: spn@sheilaprycebrooks.com Join the sleep paralysis discussion that explores the science and spirituality of sleep paralysis at https://sheilaprycebrooks.substack.com Donate to Sleep Pa...

In today's episode, Christopher talks to us about being in a lower realm, what happens when he leaves his physical body and the terrible vibrations and tunnels that he experiences. As a long-term sleep paralysis experiencer, he captivates us with his description of the sleep paralysis environment and what he has learnt about the pineal gland. Would you speak about your sleep paralysis experience o...

In today's episode, we speak to Davena who experienced sleep paralysis and out-of-body (OBE) states like astral projection. She believes that sleep paralysis is a neurological disorder with a scientific rationale. She explains how her husband listens to her mumble in her sleep, whilst she is screaming for help in her sleep paralysis state. Would you speak about your sleep paralysis experience on t...