Monica Martin and Co-Host Sara Rowe

Verbal Echo

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Welcome to The Verbal Echo . Join host Monica Martin and Co-host Sara Rowe as we recount experiences through the voices of those who've lived to tell their stories. We seek to understand the human story, with all its unexpected and often weird twists and turns. You will hear first-hand stories of the unexplained—from mysterious cryptids and alien encounters to paranormal experiences that defy explanation through the lens of the human experience. We will talk with authors, researchers, other podcasters, experts, and everyday people who need a sounding board to share everything they know. Each e...

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Monica Martin and Co-Host Sara Rowe

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Science

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

S2: Ep. 44 - John Baranchok, Ph.D. - Grasping Sasquatch - Boots on the Ground, New Field Research Directions in 2025. Part One 24.04.2025

Dr. John Baranchok. Click here to Learn more about John John S. Baranchok is a boots-on-the-ground Bigfoot field researcher and the author of Grasping Sasquatch: Prepping for Scientific Field Research. He hosted the 36-episode YouTube/Podcast series Grasping Sasquatch: Stories and Science. With a Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology and extensive experience in scientific fieldwork, John has participate...

S2: Ep. 43 - Jessica: Ghostly Encounters while Housekeeping; One Woman's Search for Explanations into a Lifetime of Unusual Experiences 18.04.2025

Jessica shares her story of a lifetime of creepy paranormal encounters. This encounter will leave you with more questions than answers. We dive into many experiences of the unknown and her search for meaning and why these experiences follow her everywhere across multiple states and different jobs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T...

S2: Ep. 42 - Lynn K. Russell: Near Death Experiences - A Search for Meaning 04.04.2025

Meet Lynn K. Russell . In her own words : "As a child, I was the only spiritual person in our family. My grandfather’s death, when I was around eight or nine, made me realize my mortality. My mother was an atheist, and when I asked her what happened when you die, she told me "nothing, you just disappear". I was a little kid; I didn’t want to vanish, and I became terrified of death. In my mid-teens...

S2: Ep. 41 - Ian Whitehead: Business Clarity - Launching with Strategy, Purpose, and Community - "How to Leave Your 9-5" 28.03.2025

Meet Ian Whitehead! Click here to contact Ian Ian has found the secret sauce to launching a business and quitting your 9-5 with purpose and clarity through transition and tried-and-true methods. He's here to share his wisdom and tips for working your way toward the life you deserve to live and will love. Ian says, "You’re NOT alone! Balancing a full-time job and family life can be daunting enough....

S2: Ep. 40 - Nicholas Pearson - Crystals and the Mineral Kingdom: Blending Science with Magic 20.03.2025

Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for thirty years. As one of the leading voices in crystal magic and healing today, Nicholas offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with stones. He is an internationally renowned speaker and the award-winning author of nine books, including Crystal Basics , Stones...

S2: Ep. 39 - Season Update Version 2.0 - Mysterious New Directions 11.03.2025

We are evolving in version 2.0 and turning boldly into the unknown. Join host Monica Martin as we explore extraordinary experiences through the voices of those who've lived to tell their stories. From authentic experiences to mind-expanding revelations and personal transformations, we seek to understand the human story, with all its unexpected weird twists and turns. You will hear first-hand stori...

S2: Ep. 38 - Benjamin Stimpson - Ancestral Folklore, Therapy, and the Magic of Story 02.10.2024

Meet Benjamin Stimpson. Benjamin is an integrative therapist, spiritual director, award-winning author, podcaster, and independent scholar of folklore and history. A member of the modern NeoPagan and queer communities, Ben’s personal life helps to inform his professional and research work. Ben holds a BA (Honours) in Medieval, Classical, and Religious Studies from the University of Waterloo; a pos...

S2: Ep. 37 - Brownell Landrum - Unraveling Metaphysical Mysteries of Reincarnation, Destiny, and the Journey to Self-Discovery 27.09.2024

Meet Brownell Landrum! Brownell Landrum is an author, inventor, songwriter, and explorer of metaphysical mysteries. In addition to being the host and executive producer of the Life is a Trip Reincarnation Stories Podcast and the author of The End and the upcoming We Meet Again trilogy, she is the author of over a dozen books and screenplays ranging from nonfiction (Five Reasons Why Bad Things Happ...

S2: Ep. 36 - John Olsen - Stranger Utah - 25 Years of Mysterious Phenomena 18.09.2024

John Olsen is an author and host of The Stranger Bridgerland Podcast. Each episode delves into the eerie and unexplained. Nestled in the scenic Cache Valley of northern Utah, John calls Wellsville home, where he lives with his wife and youngest son. When he’s not exploring the outdoors with his family, he’s diving into the supernatural. John’s fascination with the paranormal began at a young age i...

S2: Ep. 35 - J.T. Maxwell - Where Does the Red Brick Road Go? Dystopian Wizard of OZ for a New Paradigm 11.09.2024

Debut author J.T. Maxwell had this idea for Red Brick Road in high school, and did nothing with it until his son was born in '07, then shelved it in '11, and came back to it when the world shut down 4 years ago. He's a teacher, a husband, a father, and now an author. His book is about...well, the easiest way to put it, do you remember when Dorothy lands in Munchkin Land in the Wizard of Oz, and th...

S2: Ep. 34 Special Episode: Belinda Warburton Host Recording - Community, Balance, and Outdoor Connection 29.08.2024

Special Episode! Belinda Warburton interviews me on The Naked Coach Collective! LINK TO LISTEN ---->>> LINK TO LISTEN SPOTIFY ---->>>> From their show notes: "Monica, a nationally board-trained integrative health and wellness coach, shares her journey from a stressful career in the food and beverage industry to finding balance and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of sup...

S2: Ep. 33 Special Episode! Bobby Dizzle of the Caffeinated Cryptid Podcast interviews me! 29.08.2024

This week I was on the other side of the microphone and was honored to be a guest on The Caffeinated Cryptid Podcast and was interviewed by Bobby Dizzle ! We dived into manifestation, meditation, cryptid encounters, and even camper van conversions. It's a long one - and it was so much fun to be on this LIVE podcast stream that Bobby did on his network. Please dive in and I hope you have as much fu...

S2: Ep. 32 Sandhya Gokal - Cracking the Code: Nutrition and Financial Freedom for a Thriving, Balanced Lifestyle 14.08.2024

Sandhya Gokal is a pharmacist, healthy eating and nutrition expert, and coach dedicated to bringing fun to your mealtime. She loves finding little cheat codes that power up your healthy eating journey. She advocates for affordable, balanced, and sustainable healthy eating. You will get some great actionable steps this week, for any wellness journey you are on. She says: "I am a pharmacist and heal...

S2: Ep. 31 Michelle Steiner - Flowers, Photography, Disability, and Resilience 07.08.2024

Meet Michelle Steiner! Michelle is a disability writer with a blog called Michelle’s Mission. On her blog, she writes about life with a Learning Disability and features a vast collection of floral photography. She hosts an online community for people with disabilities, called Michelle’s Mission. She hopes to advocate, empower, and educate others on disability awareness. You'll be inspired this wee...

S2: Ep. 30 Adva Hanan - One Teacher's Mission to End Fatigue and Burnout in Education 01.08.2024

Meet Adva Hanan! Adva is an early childhood educator, speaker, and teacher coach. Adva was a full-time teacher and noticed support gaps with new and struggling teachers. Not to mention she was experiencing burnout, migraines, and unmanageable levels of stress. Through her lived, experiential journey, she is mission-driven to transform and empower educators and teachers by providing coaching servic...

S2: Ep. 29 Jaques Smit - The Eye of Winter: Fantasy Fiction meets Positive Psychology 25.07.2024

Welcome Back! Season 2 is back online after a break friends and this week we have a great new author, Jaques Smit from New Zealand. His latest book "The Eye of Winter" is published and he's here to share his story of writing, becoming an author, and how he juggled projects at work and personal challenges to make it all happen. Let's dive in! Learn More about Jaques Smit HERE Jaques Smit was born i...

S2: Ep 28: Kenyon Strother - Threads of Power, an Author's DNA Research and a Fantasy Sci-Fi Trilogy 07.05.2024

Meet Kenyon, a storyteller who weaves intricate worlds and characters with tales of fantasy, sci-fi, sorcery, and magic. Kenyon shares his process of uncovering his familial DNA and how it led him to become an author. His first book, Threads of Power , is the first release in a trilogy book series. Action, intrigue, unlikely heroes - his storytelling weaves layers of surprise and fantasy into a st...

S2-Ep 27: Patti Fields - Dreams, Messages, and Spiritual Guidance 30.04.2024

Meet Patti Fields: Patti is a spiritual guide and dream interpreter. She asks questions such as: "Why do people suffer? How can we be free of pain? What is the purpose of suffering?" These questions were swirling around in Patti Fields ’ mind the day she buried her baby, Amanda, after a tragic pregnancy loss. Reaching out for guidance, that night she experienced her first spiritual dream and she e...

S2-Ep 26: Jme Bonfiglio - The Founder of Whole Sun Wellness - Mycology and Therapeutic Mushrooms 22.04.2024

Today we dig into the dirt with a visionary founder in the production and supply chain for Functional Mushrooms. You'll learn everything you need to know about these powerful complementary supplements and how to source them for your own benefit. Jme Bonfiglio, a trailblazer in the field of mycology , has dedicated her life to exploring and educating others about the myriad benefits of mushrooms. W...

S2-Ep 25: Edgar Fabian Frias - Art, Somatic Psychotherapy, Queer Aesthetics, and Radical Imagination: Mixing a Palette in the Metaphysical Community 10.04.2024

Edgar Fabián Frías is a multidisciplinary artist, psychotherapist, educator, curator, and Brujx based in Los Angeles. With a passion for breaking boundaries and creating new forms of knowledge, Frías blends diverse artistic disciplines to produce thought-provoking and immersive works of art that transcend conventional categories. Their oeuvre encompasses installation, photography, video art, sound...

S2-Ep 24: Tammy Johnston: Kick Some Ass with a Solopreneur Small Business Coach 05.04.2024

Meet Tammy Johnston! Speaker, educator, businesswoman, author, and "Positive Shit Disturber" intent on making the world a better place for everyone. Tammy studied money, business, and success since her entire life. The inner work of business is her passion, and now she devotes her time to helping more businesses survive the difficult first two years. Most Business Coaches want to take your establi...

S2-Ep 23: Jorge V. Gonzalez - Answering the Call - How to Reinvent Yourself Through Obstacles 05.04.2024

In his #1 bestselling book, Answer The Call: Life Lessons From Family Origins Through Invention And Struggle, Jorge V. Gonzalez shares his personal journey of reinvention and offers practical insights on how you can do the same. After spending two decades perfecting his craft, Jorge was faced with a disability that left him unable to continue working in his chosen field. But rather than succumbing...

S2-Ep 22: Rafael Lugo aka "Skitz the P.L.K." - When Hip Hop Meets Mufon, Transforming Music and ET Experiences through Mindfulness and Positivity 25.03.2024

Rafael is a Bronx, New York, native Hip-Hop artist with a lifetime of contact experiences with non-human entities. Since the early age of five, Rafael has been visited by extra-terrestrials. Although he’s not certain why he is being visited, Rafael strongly believes he is a part of what some would call The Hybridization Program. Rafael, an artist named “Skitz The P.L.K.”(Prophet. Lucid. King.) {Li...

S2-Ep 21: Dani Rosenblad James - Adventure Traveling with a Misfit Wanderer 04.03.2024

This week we chat with Dani Rosenblad James , an Adventure Travel Blogger from Sweden and the West Coast. She has a lifelong passion for exploring new cultures and experiences which include hitchhiking the California West Coast and five years of weed farming. She has an inspiring story about recovery from a traumatic brain injury after a vehicle accident which she shares with us. She now offers tr...

S2-Ep 20: Tyler Chapman - Ski Patrol Veteran Takes Us Behind the Curtain 18.02.2024

Welcome Back for Season 2! This week we get to chat with Tyler Chapman, a ski patrol supervisor for Beaver Creek Ski Patrol. We go into the snow sports and skiing industries in Colorado. Tyler shows us what it's like to love what you do, make it a part of your soul, and never feel like you have to work a day in your life. You can learn more about Beaver Creek here: Beaver Creek Ski Resort If you'd...

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