
Fabled Collective
Fabled Collective is your gateway into a world where folklore, haunted history, and creative storytelling converge. Hosted by Vanessa K. Eccles, an author, editor, and storyteller, this podcast explores the mysteries that shape our world—from eerie legends and ghost stories to the hidden truths within mythology and historical hauntings.
In each episode, you'll embark on a journey through spine-tingling tales, forgotten folklore, and the shadowy corners of history, all while discovering how storytelling can illuminate both the dark and the light within us. Whether you're here for chilling fiction, creative inspiration, or a deeper understanding of life's mysteries, Fabled Collective offers an experience that lingers long after the story ends.
What You'll Discover on Fabled Collective:
👻 Haunted History & Paranormal Stories:
Explore the ghostly tales and eerie folklore surrounding haunted places, ancient ruins, and historical mysteries. From Savannah's most haunted corners to the forgotten legends of the world, you'll hear stories that blur the line between history and myth.
📖 Spooky Fiction & Immersive Audiobooks:
Get lost in dark, atmospheric short stories and audiobooks, narrated to pull you into otherworldly realms. These tales aren’t just spine-chilling—they’re thought-provoking, exploring the human experience through the lens of the unknown.
🔮 Creative Living & Intuitive Insights:
For writers, creators, and spiritual seekers, Fabled Collective also offers creative inspiration, including journal prompts, storytelling tips, and intuitive practices to help you connect more deeply with your inner world and creative voice.
🌕 Folklore, Myth, & the Shadow Side:
Uncover the ancient stories that shaped cultures, from European fairy tales to indigenous legends, while exploring their deeper meanings. These stories often reveal the darker aspects of human nature, balanced by lessons of hope, resilience, and transformation.
✨ Spiritual Reflections & Personal Transformation:
Beyond the stories, Fabled Collective encourages introspection and personal growth, blending spiritual practices with creative exploration. Whether it's shadow work, tarot reflections, or journaling through folklore, you'll find inspiration to navigate your own journey from darkness to light.
Who Is This Podcast For?
🌿 Folklore enthusiasts drawn to myth, legend, and haunted history.
🌙 Spiritual seekers exploring intuition, shadow work, and personal growth.
🎧 Audiobook lovers who enjoy atmospheric, immersive storytelling.
🔍 Curious minds fascinated by the intersection of history, mystery, and the unknown.
If you love paranormal podcasts, folklore deep-dives, and spooky audiobooks, you'll feel right at home with Fabled Collective.
Fabled Collective
The Science of Bad Vibes
The science of bad vibes is interesting. Have you ever visited a place that felt unusually peaceful or, conversely, oppressively heavy? Throughout my travels to various haunted locations, I’ve encountered places steeped in history and tragedy, where visitors often sense lingering negativity. Sensitive individuals are especially prone to feeling these residual vibrations, a phenomenon explained by theories of emotional residue and geopathic stress.
Emotional residue suggests that past emotions can leave an imprint on a place, detectable through chemical signals like those emitted through tears and sweat. Research supports the idea that humans can unconsciously communicate emotions through chemosignals, influencing others' feelings and behaviors.
Geopathic stress, on the other hand, is believed to arise from distortions in the Earth’s energy, potentially caused by geological faults, underground water, or man-made structures. This stress is thought to lead to health issues like fatigue, insomnia, and headaches. Historically, ancient societies recognized the impact of Earth's energies on human well-being, guiding the placement of their cities and structures based on natural indicators.
Despite modern science's struggle to fully understand these phenomena, personal experiences reveal the profound impact of a place’s vibrations. I’ve lived in locations that drained my creativity and others that inspired it, highlighting the importance of being attuned to the energy around us.
Join me as I delve into the science and stories behind these mysterious forces and share your own experiences of places that have affected you. Someone you know might be suffering from the negative energy of their environment—share this episode and let them know they’re not alone.
Sources: Popular Mechanics, Healthy Spaces by Design
Music by Katie Coughran.
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