The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1273: Demonic Practices of Southeast Asia w/ Karl Dahl and Stormy Waters
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Sep 30, 2025 Karl Dahl, an author and researcher, and Stormy Waters, a venture capital partner and commentator on metaphysics, dive into the fascinating world of Southeast Asian demonic rituals. They explore personal encounters with spirit mediums and discuss the intricate connections between mental illness and possession. The duo warns about the risks of occult practices and psychedelics, while examining how historical conflicts were influenced by spiritual beliefs. Listeners will learn about protective tattoos, dark amulets, and the significant role of faith in spiritual economies.
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Recurring Witch Dream Confirmed Abroad
- Karl Dahl described recurring childhood nightmares of an old witch that led him to prayer and later confirmation in Laos by a spirit medium.
- The medium told him the spirit was ancestral and would break its hold after his generation ended.
Shared Spiritual Structures Across Cultures
- Karl Dahl argued spiritual practices worldwide share foundational metaphysical structures despite different cultural forms.
- He noted ritual tools like bells function cross-culturally as demon repellents and spiritual boundary markers.
Friend's Psychotic Break Interpreted As Possession
- Karl Dahl described his best friend’s sudden schizophrenic break at 21 and its resemblance to possession.
- The friend reported voices and entities, reinforcing Karl's belief in actual demonic encounters.
