Strikes My Fancy

In this new mental health episode, I sit down with Cheryl, O'Connell, LPC and take a deep dive into depression- the types, the causes, how we can fight it, and how to help someone you love that's suffering with it. We talk about suicide and what you can do to prevent it. And we take a look at how Covid-19 has affected us and caused mental health issues in so many people who have never suffered from them before. This honest ...

Are you ready to take that leap and commit? Or do you feel like you need some things clarified first? Meg and I have compiled a list of serious discussions you should have when you decide to settle down with someone. In the first part we discussed fighting styles, finances, and a lot of communication. In this part, we cover the other big six discussions.

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The Spooky Sisters are back to entertain you with frights and delights! We discuss two haunted locations, Stull Cemetery and The Stanley Hotel, and share real ghost encounters people have experienced in these places. Join the Strikes My Fancy Community for access to the photos mentioned in the episode. Have fun catching up with your favorite ghost girls and let me know if you've ever been to either of these locations!

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Have you ever woken up and couldn't move? Did you see ghostly figures coming toward you or even felt one sitting on your chest? In this episode we take a look at both the scientific and supernatural causes of sleep paralysis. We discuss some of the spooky creatures you might encounter during sleep paralysis, and I share stories of people who've suffered from sleep paralysis, sleep walking, and sleep talking. Ghosts, giggles...

What really happened to Elvis Presley? Did Hitler really commit suicide? Why do people think Avril is a robot? Nina and I wondered all of this and more, so we did all the research to understand how these conspiracies even came about. And you guys better be glad I did the Elvis research for you, because I lost three hours of my life on it.

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Hitler Alive Wikipedia entry

Best "Proof" Elvis Is Alive

Elvis Death Theori...

So you're thinking about marrying the love of your life or committing to them in a significant way? Are you sure you've taken the time to address all the things that could cause marital bliss to become marital distress? Never fear! We have compiled a list of discussions you need to have before saying I do to ensure that you are prepared to face marital struggles side by side and not butt heads. Joined by my friend Meg, we d...

Have you heard the Jon Benet Ramsey case in its entirety? I present the case to my true crime novice of a husband who has never even heard of Jon Benet, and we discuss who the killer could be based on all of the evidence and theories. Was it the former beauty queen mother who flew off the handle due to bedwetting? Or maybe the little brother because she ate his pineapple? Or was it former teacher who was sexually obsessed with her ...

If you're like me, curious about astrology but never could understand how it all worked, then wonder no more! In this episode, I lay out the basics of your birth chart- what it is, what makes it up, and how to read and understand it- all in plain English. Your birth chart is more than just your sun sign and if you've ever felt like you didn't relate to your zodiac sign, well that's probably because you only looked a...

Down the rabbit hole we go, launching into our first episode of the conspiracy theory series! I'm joined by Nina, by permanent cohost for this series, as we dive into our research to find out just how Facebook puts all those incredibly specific ads on your newsfeed. Does Amazon's Alexa listen in on your conversations? Is Google tracking your searches and your location? What we found was even more terrifying than the answers...

Starting off 2021 with a fresh question from my mind- where do we go when we dream? Come explore with me as I dive into what dreaming is, different types of dreams, and whether or not we travel to alternate worlds when dream. Buckle up, babes, it's a wild ride!

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You ever wonder why we decorate a Christmas tree? Or where that romantic (or creepy) tradition of kissing under the mistletoe came from? Well I sure did, so I thought I'd do the research for you. My usually Spooky Sister Rachel joins me for an episode of learning where our Christmas traditions came from and discussing our favorite ones. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each of you!

Two of my favorite things crossover today in this Christmassy paranormal episode about St. Nick's dark counterpart, Krampus. I'm joined by my dark counterpart, paranormal enthusiast Caleb Schadeck, host of The Paranormal Burrito. We talk about the legend of the goat demon himself, the 2015 film, Krampus cards, and even a few Krampus encounters. You better not miss this episode or you might find switches in your stocking on ...

2020 has been a year full of unprecedented losses: from social lives, to divorce, and even death; humanity as a whole has lost so many things and we have been tossed headfirst into various stages of grief. When it feels like you are being pummeled by the waves of grief, how do you get up and catch your breath? How do you move forward and not drown? In the third installment of my mental health series, Ashley Nollenberger LPC sits do...

After a long dry period due to a broken computer, Strikes My Fancy is back with fresh content for your ears! Kaila and her husband Joe team up to bring you tipsy true tales of holiday humor and horror. Some stories were sent in by you, and others were collected from the recesses of the internet. But all are sure to entertain. Happy Holidays, and may your mishaps be minute this holiday season!

You guys voted on what episode you wanted, and Unsolved Mysteries took the cake. So today I'm launching with an unsolved murder at the Hinterkaifeck Homestead. I'm sorry I was absent the last two weeks, but my computer was out of commission. But now I'm back and better than ever! Stay curious.

Kaila and Meg discuss the common traits and childhoods of serial killers, compare sociopaths versus psychopaths, and discuss five serial killer myths. To finish off this massive serial killer episode, they tell the tales of two lesser known and unique serial killers: Derrick Todd Lee and Nanny Doss the Giggling Granny.

Yes, Good Luck Sleeping fans! The Spooky Sisters are back to tell you ghost stories (and giggle all the way through them). We couldn't resurrect Good Luck Sleeping, and we explain why in this episode, but we CAN launch a paranormal series on Strikes My Fancy. And that's exactly what we've done. So sit back and relax as we tell you all new spooky stories just in time for Halloween.

In the second installment of the mental health series, I talk to Sarah Bennett, LCPC, to discuss the empath phenomenon and how narcissistic people seem drawn to empaths like energy vampires. We discuss what toxic behavior looks like and how to create healthy boundaries so you can stand your ground with the people who deserve it, but relax and trust the people who don't. It's the longest episode yet, but well worth your time...

You heard from the ladies as we attempted to answer men's questions honestly. Now it's time to hear from the men...except you ladies had about double the amount of questions for them! So this edition of Chats is from a married man, TJ Withington of Pick Me! Podcast, answering long term relationship related questions to the best of his ability. It is the most honest and open discussion I may have ever had with the opposite g...