Academic Afterlife: Studying Spirits with Science, Part Two | The Grave Talks
Aug 23, 2026 · 26m
Summary
Heather Lee Landon discusses her PhD in paranormal science, explaining how she uses scientific methods to study EMF fluctuations and lunar effects on activity. She explores concepts like egregores and curses, arguing that most hauntings stem from human energy rather than demons. Landon also shares a harrowing investigation where a spirit possessed a colleague and physically attacked her, challenging her previous beliefs about supernatural capabilities.
Topics discussed
Sponsor reads and introductions
Heather's PhD in paranormal science and credibility
Open-mindedness and toxicity in the paranormal community
Scientific methods: EMF readings and moon phases
Modern societal darkness and the spread of negativity
Demons, curses, and self-manifested entities (Egregores)
Shocking investigation: Possession and physical attacks
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