In this special Halloween series episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast, we’re delving into the intriguing and often misunderstood topic of spirit possession.We’re exploring the fascinating intersection of spirituality and psychology by trying to understand the age-old question of whether spirit possessions are genuine spiritual phenomena or if they are rooted in mental health conditions.We’re starting by defining what spirit possession is, its historical and cultural origins, and the compelling events that led to it becoming a topic of serious academic and medical inquiry.By the end of this episode, you’ll have a deeper and more nuanced understanding of this complex topic, and you’ll be able to consider it from both a spiritual and a scientific perspective.Goddess, do you believe in spiritual posessions, or have you even experienced any? If so, I would be thrilled to hear about your personal experience through the contact form linked in the general podcast description.Your insights are invaluable. You help me better understand the diverse experiences of our beautiful community.REFERENCESBhatia, M.S. & Dube, S., 2014. The Role of Culture in Demonic Possession. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 56(4), pp. 327–328.Krippner, S., 2014. Spirit Possession and Mental Health. Psychology Today.Lange, R., 2023. A Differential Diagnosis of Demonic Possession. Psychology Today.Lange, R. & Lange, F., 2016. Possession Experiences and Their Relationship to Mental Illness. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 204(4), pp. 293–298.Lee, K.M., 2022. Demonic Possession, Dissociation, and Culture. Journal of Religion and Health, 61(6), pp. 4930–4948.Music: 'Bummin on Tremelo' by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com)

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