Bethany firmly believes that true psychics exist. She also firmly believes that there are a ton of scammers out there. So how can you make sure you’re not being taken advantage of? Bethany’s giving you the dirt on “psychic” tricks of the trade so you know what to look out for. (And maybe you’ll have a new party trick!) Then, Kathleen’s caught herself sleepwalking-and-eating *twice* now, and is digging into “the lie we tell ourselves” about why we’re not going to bed earlier. Will these two tips help you see bedtime as less of a chore? Plus, some sexy discussions on orthopedic shoes.


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BETHANY’S SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_reading
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnum_effect
https://www.skeptics.com.au/resources/articles/guide-to-cold-reading-ray-hyman/
https://www.wikihow.com/Cold-Read
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_reading#Modern_examples_of_hot_reading
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Shermer
https://www.thrillist.com/culture/7-tricks-psychics-and-mediums-use-how-psychics-use-cold-reading-the-forer-effect





KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Going to Bed Early - https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/06/revenge-bedtime-procrastination/619156/

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19928134/7-of-the-craziest-sleepwalking-stories-youll-ever-hear/