Why is 3am the Witching Hour for paranormal activity? ghosts, poltergeists, sleep science & cultural history collide in this spooky season deep dive.

What is it about 3am and creepy ghost stories? Is it really the “witching hour,” or just cultural conditioning and sleepy brains playing tricks on us? In this paranormal episode of Trust Yourself, sisters Elise (Sissy) and Heidi dive into the mysterious pull of 3am and why it’s forever linked to ghost sightings, poltergeists, and paranormal activity.

From ancient Mesopotamian ghost tales to the Catholic Church banning midnight rituals, to Hollywood films like The Exorcism of Emily Rose cementing 3am as the devil’s hour, this episode traces the history, science, and psychology behind why we wake up at this eerie time. We explore sleep paralysis, the thinning veil, personal ghost stories (including haunted hospital rooms and unexplained heartbeats), and whether our loved ones are truly “stuck” when they linger. Spoiler: they’re not.

What to expect in this episode:

• The first ghost story ever written (Epic of Gilgamesh, 2100 BC)
• Why Christianity saw 3am as “the devil’s hour”
• Hollywood’s role in fueling ghost fears
• Paranormal investigator insights on poltergeists and trauma
• Our own 3am spirit stories + a weekly tarot pull

👻 Whether you’re a skeptic or secretly spiritual, this episode blends history, humor, and heart to help you see ghosts and energy in an all new light.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

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