Encore: Angel of Mercy

Just in time for Halloween, Allison DuBois welcomes Margaret Jamison of Granny Magic back to The Dead Life for Part 2 of their fascinating conversation about witchcraft, spirits, and the mysteries of the other side. Is the magic we see in Practical Magic based on real witchcraft? Can ancient family curses be broken? And why does the mysterious number three appear so often in spiritual traditions, including the belief that deaths come in threes? Allison and Margaret explore the history behind witchcraft, the persecution of accused witches, and the rituals practitioners use to connect with their ancestors. Margaret also shares her family's Halloween traditions, explaining why October 31st is considered the Witch's New Year and how she honors loved ones who have passed. From sacred herbs and candle colors to ancestral altars and the thinning of the veil between worlds, this episode explores the deeper spiritual meaning of Halloween. As Allison and Margaret remind us, Halloween isn't just about things that go bump in the night. It's also a time to remember the people we've loved and lost. Visit GrannyMagic.com to learn more about Margaret's work. Have a question for Allison? Call 802-332-3811 and leave a message for a future episode of The Dead Life. Don't stop believing!

This week on The Dead Life, Allison DuBois welcomes back one of her favorite guests, Margaret Jamison of Granny Magic, for a special two-part Halloween conversation! In Part 1, Margaret shares the centuries-old traditions of Appalachian Granny Magic, passed down through generations of women in her family. From love spells and prosperity rituals to spiritual protection and house blessings, Allison explores how these ancient practices are still helping people navigate modern life. But the conversation takes a darker turn when Margaret recalls a frightening experience involving a visitor who brought an unexpected presence into her heavily protected home. Can dark spirits attach themselves to people? Can negative energy follow someone into your home? And what can you do to protect yourself? Allison and Margaret also discuss cord-cutting, freezer spells, mirror spells, and the importance of recognizing when it's time to remove someone from your life. Join us for Part 1 of this fascinating Halloween conversation, and don't miss Part 2 next week! Discover more about Margaret and her work at GrannyMagic.com. Don't stop believing!

What happens when a loved one on the other side really wants your attention? In this episode of The Dead Life, Allison DuBois and Sophia DuBois dive into more listener call-ins about signs from the dead, family connections that continue after death, and dreams that may be revealing something much deeper. Allison shares the story of the night Sophia’s grandfather seemed determined not to be ignored—complete with footsteps, a house alarm going off in the middle of the night, and a mysterious loose wire. They also explore how signs can become part of a family’s language across generations, why military medals can carry powerful meaning even when they belonged to another soldier, and one listener’s vivid recurring dreams of being a healer that Allison believes may point to a past life. Are the people we love still finding ways to let us know they’re around? And could some dreams actually be memories? Listen in as Allison and Sophia take on more of your questions about the afterlife, signs, past lives, and the connections that refuse to disappear.

Do our souls choose our parents before we're born; and if so, what does that mean for people who grow up with abuse, trauma, or toxic families? In this episode of The Dead Life, Allison DuBois and Sophia answer listener call-in questions about reincarnation, soul choices, family relationships, and what happens when the people we're related to aren't the people we want beside us in the afterlife. Allison also explores whether we're reunited with toxic family members after death, why painful experiences can shape our soul's journey, and how healing can come from what we choose to do with those experiences. Then, a listener shares an extraordinary story about hearing “Unforgettable” while doctors were telling her she would never become pregnant. Allison discusses music as a sign from deceased loved ones and shares some of the remarkable songs that have reminded her that her own father was still close. Do we choose our parents? Can we choose who surrounds us in heaven? And can a song arrive at exactly the right moment as a message from someone on the other side? Allison and Sophia take on some of your deepest questions about life, death, family, healing, and signs from heaven.

Why can the people we love the most sometimes be the hardest to hear from after they die? In this episode of The Dead Life, Allison DuBois and Sophia answer an emotional call from a woman carrying the trauma and survivor’s guilt of witnessing her boyfriend’s murder—and discuss why grief, guilt, and trauma can make it difficult to recognize signs from the other side. Then Allison explains ways to become more receptive to communication from loved ones who have passed and reveals something even Sophia didn’t know: years ago, Allison began writing messages on the backs of family photographs so that, after she’s gone, she’ll have another way to communicate with her daughters. Plus, Allison shares some very practical advice for the living: make a will, make your wishes clear, and don’t leave your family to fight over what you leave behind. If you would like to leave your message to be answered on this podcast, please call 802-332-3811