The Smoke Screen: Separating Fact from Fiction in Smudging

The dictionary.com definition of smudging is "A traditional Native American method of using smoke from burning herbs to purify a space." Smudging is also known as "smoke cleansing" out of respect to not trounce upon Native American traditions.

A nearly identical transcript of this episode may be found at https://www.mwvspirit.com/blog/2021/10/12/what-is-smudging/

Mount Washington Valley SPIRIT
(Scientific Paranormal Investigations, Research, and Interpretation Team)

As a paranormal investigator, Eric Extreme has decades of experience. He explores the history of the paranormal from around the world. He also discusses the scientific study of perceived paranormal phenomena. His approach is to identify natural causes first before considering any paranormal explanations.

With years of research and fieldwork behind him, he offers insights into how the world views the paranormal and how these phenomena can be studied objectively, based on evidence. The goal is to help listeners understand how to approach paranormal investigations focused on science, distinguishing between what can be explained and what cannot. As he always says, "Science comes before the spooky."

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