Common Mystics - Jennifer James and Jill Stanley

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95: More Voices from the Road- The Mysterious Death of Tom Hepburn Mar 21, 2024

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill explore the mysterious death of Tom Hepburn*. Before she was a Hollywood legend, Katharine Hepburn was one six offspring of Dr. Thomas Hepburn and Katharine Houghton Hepburn. The children enjoyed a life of privilege, and were brought up in an environment of intellectual pursuits and social activism. Tom Hepburn, the eldest son and closest sibling to young Katharine, was bright, athletic, handsome and popular. He planned to attend Yale and John’s Hopkins in his father’s footsteps. Why, then, in 1921 was his life cut short at the tender age of 15? Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode. *Please note that this episode contains discussion of suicide and may be triggering for sensitive audiences. Please take care while you listen. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for free assistance 24/7.

94: More Voices from the Road- The Tragic Life of Elizabeth Shaw Mar 07, 2024

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill examine the tragic life of Elizabeth Shaw.* Born in Connecticut in 1726, Elizabeth was considered a burden by her family due to perceived intellectual limitations. Unmarriable in the eyes of her community, her life took a tragic turn when she mysteriously became pregnant at age 18. The birth of her bastard child marked the beginning of a sorrowful series of events that ultimately led to her execution. Almost three decades after her premature demise, her tale was immortalized in poetic form as a stark warning about the perils of premarital relations. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode. *Please note that this episode contains discussion of abortion, infanticide and sexual crimes against women and may be triggering for sensitive audiences. Please take care while you listen.

93: Dancing with the Devil in Hartford, CT Feb 22, 2024

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill examine the historical context and tragic results of the Hartford Witch Panic. Nearly 30 years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials, a panic was brewing in Connecticut. Hartford residents accused their neighbors of dancing with the devil and transforming into black hounds. In 1662, four people were hanged for their alleged crimes. One of them confessed. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode. Tier 4 Patreon subscribers gain access to monthly pods on various topics and live mentorship Zoom sessions on the last Sunday of each month. Join us!!!

92: The Legacy of Samuel Colt in Hartford, CT Feb 08, 2024

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill discuss the life and times of Samuel Colt. Born in 1814, Colt gained fame for the invention of the revolver. Lauded as an American genius, his entrepreneurial skills made him one of the wealthiest men in the country. Yet, through their research and psychic hits, the sisters find Colt’s character stained and his legacy enmeshed with some of the bloodiest events of American history. So, when Mrs. Samuel Colt comes through psychically, what does she want to say? On this the sisters do not agree. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode. Tier 4 Patreon subscribers gain access to monthly pods on various topics and live mentorship Zoom sessions on the last Sunday of each month. Join us!!!

91: Fire and Flood in Oil Country, PA Jan 25, 2024

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill analyze one of the worst flood related disasters in the history of Pennsylvania. The discovery of oil in Crawford Co. ushered in an era of industrial and economic growth in Pennsylvania's Oil Country. Rich natural resources spurred Pennsylvania's Oil Rush in the 1860's. But during this boom, the dams built to support manufacturing would put lives at risk. During a wet spring in 1892, a series of cataclysmic events leveled the borough of Titusville, and changed the communities along Oil Creek forever. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode.

90: More Voices From The Road- The Murder of the Grimes Sisters in Chicago, IL Jan 11, 2024

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the heartbreaking murder of two young sisters.* The Grimes were a family of nine living in a modest, working class neighborhood in 1956. Fifteen-year-old Barbara and her 12-year-old sister Patricia were close, sharing a passion for Elvis Presley. They left home one cold winter evening to see the movie Love Me Tender. They never returned. Fast forward to 2022: Incredible new leads may finally blow this cold case open. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode.

*Please note that this episode contains discussion of physical and sexual crimes against children and may be triggering for sensitive audiences. Please take care while you listen.

89: New Year Predictions From Our Panel of Experts Dec 28, 2023

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jennifer and Jill welcome four mystical friends to help them ring in the new year! As experts in numerology, astrology, yoga and evidential mediumship, Kayla Eickmeyer, Michelle Holland, Lauri Stern, and Denise Willis (respectively) help us understand the current vibrational shift and offer a preview of what's to come in 2024! Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive content from your favorite psychic sisters. For all things numerology, contact Kayla Eickmeyer at kaylaeickmeyer@hotmail.com and check out her website www.kaylaeickmeyer.com and Kayla’s Numerology group on Facebook. Reach Michelle Holland, psychic medium and astrologer, on her website, https://www.mysticalminds.net or contact her at michelle@mysticalminds.net. Yoga expert Lauri Stern can be reached via email @ Lstheflash@gmail.com, on Facebook at Lauri Stern Yoga or Insta @Sternlauri and on her new website Customedesignedwellness.com (coming soon!) Denise Willis, Certified Evidential Medium and Visionary, can be reached at mediumshipwelldone@gmail.com.

88: The Pagan Roots of the Christmas Carol Dec 14, 2023

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve deep into the origins of caroling. How and when did caroling begin? What is the oldest known Christmas carol? Which pagan traditions are represented in today's modern holiday songs? Tune in for the answers... and stick around for the laughs! This is easily our silliest Christmas episode to date. Best wishes to you all for a holiday season full of peace, love and light! For information on the February 2024 Psychic Clairs Workshop, email Jen and Jill at commonmystics@gmail.com. (Please use the subject line "Psychic Workshop".) Support Common Mystics on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics

87: Chakras 101- Republished from Patreon Nov 30, 2023

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While Jen and Jill are taking the week off to research their latest psychic adventure, please enjoy this episode on the Chakra system. Chakras 101 was recently published on the Common Mystics Patreon page. It's a great example of the type of monthly content that subscribers can enjoy at tiers 3 and 4. In this episode, the sisters provide an overview of the Chakras and discuss meditative exercises for activating and unblocking each one. Join us here for this fun and informative talk. And please consider supporting Common Mystics on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics But most of all, THANK YOU to ALL our loyal listeners <3 <3

86: The Haunted Striker Cemetery in Barry Co., MI Nov 16, 2023

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill explore the history of the Striker Cemetery and the larger Barry County area in southwest Michigan. According to local legend, the cemetery is haunted by evil spirits. So naturally, Jill and her friends went looking for them! They captured evidence of paranormal activity via audio and photos. Check out Detours 86 on Patreon on 11/23/23 and learn about their findings. In the meantime, hear all about the prehistoric history of Barry County, MI and the curious associations of the Striker family. Could their secret rituals have brought forth the spirits that still haunt the land??? Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode.

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