Wintering with the Unseen

Across cultures and centuries, the darkest months of the year were believed to be a time when the veil thins, ancestors draw close, and the unseen moves more freely through our lives. In this episode of The Liminal Mind, Mallorie explores why December has long been associated with hauntings, spirit visitations, and profound psychological shifts. Blending historical folklore, depth psychology, neuroscience, and paranormal research, this episode traces winter’s role as a liminal threshold; a season that alters perception, deepens memory, and opens space for meaning-making. From Victorian Christmas ghost traditions and ancient Spirit Nights to modern research on grief, dreaming, and intuition, we examine the presence of winter. This episode is not about fear or superstition, but about presence, integration, and remembrance. Winter becomes an invitation: to slow down, to listen, and to honor the layers of reality that emerge when the world grows still. Whether you interpret these experiences as psychological, spiritual, ancestral, or something beautifully in-between, Wintering with the Unseen offers a grounded, compassionate exploration of the season where science, myth, and human experience converge. If you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Have a paranormal story or experience you'd like to share? Email me at @the.liminal.mind.podcast. Music from Uppbeat (license purchased). Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and does not constitute therapeutic advice. Always consult a mental health professional regarding your personal circumstances.