Mysteries Beyond with Laura Lavender

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Mysteries Beyond podcast was created to help in the bringing together of other open-minded like individuals. Together we can continue to learn from each other and further expand our knowledge on many topics all ranging from: the paranormal, sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, out of body experiences (OBE's), magick, the occult, spirituality, and more. Its name was inspired from a quote in the 2016 Doctor Strange film, "What mysteries lie beyond the reach of our senses?" It is a query in which it is certain to have many possible answers as well as many truths.

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Voodoo & Hoodoo

Feb 23 2024 60 mins

What comes to mind when you hear the words voodoo or hoodoo? Is it witchcraft? Dark forces? Voodoo Dolls and/or possession? It wouldn't surprise me if those are the first thoughts that come to mind. It is actually two separate and distinct spiritual practices. Voodoo is an actual practiced religion and Hoodoo, also known as root work, is a spiritual practice which deals more wi

Skinwalkers (Shapeshifters)

Feb 09 2024 56 mins

Throughout time and across the world, the mention of shapeshifters has always been around. The concept of beings who are able to transform into animals is certainly nothing new. In the Native-American lore there exist such beings known as Skinwalkers. These malevolent creatures are known to have the ability to shapeshift at will into animals such as wolves, coyotes and foxes to sim

Exorcisms Gone Wrong

Feb 02 2024 58 mins

How could an exorcism possibly get any worse? Well there's always that possibility of death. Exorcisms are dangerous because of the physical and/or mental extremes the victim undergoes. Sometimes that can consist of being tied down, beaten and starved. The situation can escalate and become violent rather quickly. The scariest part of it all is not so much the demons that are be

Father Gabriele Amorth, The Pope's Exorcist.

Oct 13 2023 26 mins

Father Gabriele Amorth was without doubt the most famous exorcist of the modern era. As he was both controversial and known as the Pope's Exorcist. He advocated for the necessity of exorcisms and by his account had performed over 100,000 of them. In this episode we will go over a little bit of his journey that led him to the path of becoming the Pope's Exorcist and we will

Malleus Maleficarum & Witch's Mark

Oct 06 2023 17 mins

Throughout history witchcraft has always been perceived as an evil practice. It is an artform only practiced and/or performed by those who dwell in sin. As society "progressed" there came about precautions that one could look to in order to protect them from the witches' dark arts. So it was handy for both the government and church to have a sort of guide/manual that

The Legend of Bloody Mary

Sep 29 2023 16 mins

Almost everyone has heard about the legend of Bloody Mary which can be summoned through your bathroom mirror. It a very popular "game" to play amongst children especially during sleep overs. Legend has it though, that if you are brave enough to go through with this ritual she will appear to you in the reflection of your mirror. Not only will she show herself to you, but s

Superstitions Around The World

Sep 22 2023 11 mins

With Halloween (Samhain) soon approaching, I figured we'd talk about superstitions around the world to begin to set the mood. In this episode we'll go over the definition of what exactly is a superstition and look at a few the different parts of the world have to offer. Some will involve knives, others rodents, grapes and even the number four. So if this topic interests you

Amulets and Talismans

Sep 08 2023 13 mins

Amulets and Talismans are magickal tools that most of us wear, carry with and/or place around the house to ward off evil spirits, harm and illnesses and to attract success and/or blessings. If you wear a cross necklace or if you carry a "special" coin with you then you may already be working with these tools. The concept of amulets and talismans is nothing new and in fact

Psychic Attack

Aug 25 2023 13 mins

Psychic attack is another name given to “negative” energy being directed towards and/or focused on you. It can take place on a physical, mental and emotional level. Jinxes, hexes and curses are certainly a form of psychic attacks. Although there are many complicated rituals and preparations one can do to ensure the psychic attack does carry out, it can be as simple as a thought

Baneful Magick: Jinx, Hexes and Curses

Aug 04 2023 20 mins

At one point or another I’m sure we’ve all experienced that feeling of wanting to embody “Karma” and take matters into our own hands to get even with someone we felt had wronged us. There are also those who intentionally choose to perform magickal operations to cause harm and/or misfortune upon others whom they feel they deserve it. Whether it be through a jinx, hex and/or