The Night Hag

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The Night Hag, is an old name for sleep paralysis. A sleep condition or disorder that has led to some of the most terrifying stories and folktales from around the world. From encounters with demons, witches and ghosts, to alien abductions, sleep paralysis has spawned many scary stories. Likewise many paranormal experiences have been explained by sceptics as being caused by sleep paralysis. In this episode Nat explores her own terrifying experience of sleep paralysis, considers what might cause it, discovers links to our past including some local ghost sightings in workhouses over a century ago. Nat also chats with Dr Ciarán O'Keeffe, parapsychologist and expert sceptic on Uncanny about his studies into sleep paralysis, it's causes, how to deal with it if it happens to you, and it's impact on our culture and understanding of the paranormal. It's a discussion you won't want to miss! Have a question or a comment please email the show at [email protected] Find more resources and information at weirdinthewade.blog Weird in the Wade is Researched, Written, presented and produced by Nat Doig Special Thanks to Dr Ciarán O'Keeffe The theme music is by Tess Savigear