Topic: Liminality

Liminality comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from November 2016 to November 2025.

November 2016 November 2025

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Dr. Joanna Kujawa | The Alien Goddess, Spiritual Machines, & Baba Yaga
• 24:23 - 28:30

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | The Alien Goddess, Spiritual Machines, & Baba Yaga

Liminal Spaces, Imaginal Realms and Interdimensional Communication

Kujawa explains that UFO and UAP encounters typically occur in "liminal spaces"—the state between waking and sleeping where the rational mind is less dominant. She distinguishes between the liminal, where one is a passive receiver, and the "imaginal space," which allows for two-way communication with interdimensional entities. Drawing on Gnostic themes, she suggests these spaces are doorways to other realities where a power struggle between good and evil entities takes place.

Seriah Azkath | The Paranormal Subculture, High Strangeness, & Magical Practice
• 17:40 - 20:15

Seriah Azkath | The Paranormal Subculture, High Strangeness, & Magical Practice

Psychokinetic Energy, Liminal Stress and Poltergeists

The Extra-Terrestrial Hypothesis (ETH) is criticized as a potential military or CIA red herring, with the hosts favoring a model based on psychokinetic (PK) energy. They discuss how poltergeist activity often manifests during liminal periods of high stress, such as puberty or major life transitions. The Enfield Poltergeist is cited as a primary example of how human-generated energy can trigger external physical phenomena.

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Schwab | The Cognitive Holocaust, The Fakelore Age, & Agents Of The Super Spectral Order
• 25:36 - 29:41

Schwab | The Cognitive Holocaust, The Fakelore Age, & Agents Of The Super Spectral Order

The Machinic Maze and the Spell of Disenchantment

The "spell of disenchantment" is identified as a mechanism used to gather men into a "cosmopolis" and distance them from organic environments. Schwab argues that peak experiences and shamanic rituals are marginalized because they allow individuals to escape the "machinic maze" of routine and media consumption. Spontaneous, unplanned travel and immersion in nature are suggested as methods to break the shepherding of modern control systems.

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George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo
• 3:18 - 7:54

George P. Hansen | The Trickster, The UFO, & The Taboo

Trickster Archetype, Deception and Marginality Characteristics

George P. Hansen defines the trickster as an abstract collection of characteristics rather than a single supreme entity. Key traits include deception, which is prevalent in UFO and Bigfoot reports, and marginality, as these phenomena often exist on the fringes of social structures. The trickster governs paradox and liminal spaces, making it impossible to fully pin down or control through traditional scientific inquiry.

Merrily & Patrick Harpur | Mystery Big Cats, Daimons, & The Otherworld
• 12:00 - 17:10

Merrily & Patrick Harpur | Mystery Big Cats, Daimons, & The Otherworld

Ancient Greek Daimons, Liminal Zones and Shape-Shifting Characteristics

Patrick Harper explains the concept of "daimons" as understood by the ancient Greeks and other global cultures. These entities are characterized by their ambiguity, existing as both material and immaterial beings that inhabit liminal spaces like crossroads and seashores. He argues that as these beings are dismissed by science, they reappear in different forms, such as Victorian spirits or subatomic particles.

Michael Wann | Reality, Consciousness, & Escaping The Matrix
• 1:31 - 3:23

Michael Wann | Reality, Consciousness, & Escaping The Matrix

Michael Wan, Synchromysticism and Raising Consciousness

Michael Wan returns to the program to discuss elevating awareness and maintaining a zen state during chaotic eras. The conversation focuses on the layers of reality, ancient portals, and the role of synchronicity as a potential guide from the higher self. Carlwood highlights Wan's previous work regarding the Susquehanna River and the esoteric significance of cultural events like the death of Kobe Bryant.

Nathan Isaac | High Strangeness In The Penny Royal
• 55:58 - 59:29

Nathan Isaac | High Strangeness In The Penny Royal

Pennyroyal Season Two and Patreon Community

Nathan Isaac announces that the second season of Pennyroyal is scheduled for release on September 21st. He promotes the "Liminal Watch" Patreon, where the community analyzes FBI and CIA documents, data science, and random number generators to test theories on cybernetics and magic. The segment ends with a commitment to further exploring the deepening mysteries of the Kentucky landscape.

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Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials
• 19:02 - 23:02

Chris Knowles | Lucifer’s Technologies & The Mk Ultra-terrestrials

Saint Augustine, Liminal Spaces and Demons of the Air

The significance of wells and marshes as liminal spaces for entity contact is explored through the lens of the Eleusinian mysteries and Celtic folklore. Saint Augustine's writings on "demons of the air" are used to argue that ancient magic and modern science share a common origin in entity bargains.

Joshua Cutchin | Paranormal Kidnappings, Changelings, & Fairyland
• 28:05 - 31:51

Joshua Cutchin | Paranormal Kidnappings, Changelings, & Fairyland

Liminality and Baptism as Protection Against Abduction

Folklore suggests that children are most vulnerable to abduction during "liminal" periods, such as the time between birth and baptism. This state of being "neither here nor there" makes an infant susceptible to the trickster archetype and entities like the She. Various cultures prescribed specific windows of vulnerability, ranging from nine days in the British Isles to forty days in Slavic countries.

Carl Abrahamsson | Occulture, The Primordial Awe, & The Economy Of Magic
• 1:00:06 - 1:05:57

Carl Abrahamsson | Occulture, The Primordial Awe, & The Economy Of Magic

Re-enchantment of the World Through Nature and Permaculture

Carlwood reflects on the connection between magic and nature, referencing Gordon White’s advocacy for permaculture as a way to "backdoor a re-enchantment of the world." He shares a personal anecdote about a failed magical experiment in a San Diego nature preserve that turned out to be a homeless camp. He concludes that magical experiences are likely a natural byproduct of an indigenous lifestyle that modern urban living has effectively severed.

Preston Gibbs | Simulation Theory, Astrology, Power, & The History of Prediction Magic
• 57:12 - 1:02:25

Preston Gibbs | Simulation Theory, Astrology, Power, & The History of Prediction Magic

Post-Eclipse Outlook, Personal Natal Charts and Outro

The energy of the 2017 solar eclipse is expected to continue impacting global events and personal lives throughout the year, particularly for those with planets at 28 degrees in their natal charts. Preston Gibbs concludes by inviting listeners to visit liminalastrology.com for weekly horoscopes and newsletters. He also mentions his recent move to Dallas, Texas, where he plans to conduct public tarot readings.

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Daniel Pinchbeck | Trump, Initiation, & The Ecological Crisis
• 46:51 - 50:07

Daniel Pinchbeck | Trump, Initiation, & The Ecological Crisis

Standing by the 2012 Prophecies and Media Distortion

Daniel Pinchbeck addresses the ridicule he received following the 2012 phenomenon, stating he stands by his work while clarifying that he never predicted a specific doomsday. He views 2012 as the beginning of a "liminal space" or a transition between worlds characterized by rapid technological and psychological evolution. He expresses frustration with how mainstream media distorted his message to dismiss the deeper philosophical implications.