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On September 17th of 2017, I published my very first episode regarding sleep paralysis,

and I talked about the many facets of this highly debated phenomenon.

Many people, including doctors, will tell you that this bizarre and unsettling affliction is grounded in science,

but many folks have had such horrific experiences during an episode that they swear there is something much more sinister taking place, something that science cannot explain.

Now, as I said in my first episode, I too am no stranger to sleep paralysis, and if you were to ask

me what I believe is taking place during these episodes, I would typically give you a scientific

explanation. However, I've heard so many reports that don't seem to align with a rational

explanation, that I have to admit that, in my opinion, something truly unnatural may be taking place.

As always, though, I'll let you be the judge.

Our first experience of the night comes to us from my good friend Sarah.

Now, Sarah asked me if I would do another episode that focused on sleep paralysis,

as well as other connected phenomena, and I agreed that it was about time.

Sarah, I appreciate your recommendation. This is what Sarah had to say.

Good evening, Sir Nick. I hope you and your family are doing well. If you read this on the podcast,

to all listening, I hope you're doing well yourself.

With all the stories sent in about sleep paralysis, I wanted to send in a few episodes that I've had with it.

I was a teenager when I first experienced sleep paralysis.

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