Podcast Summary: So Supernatural – Episode: MYSTICAL: Healing Waters

Podcast Information:

• Title: So Supernatural
• Host/Author: audiochuck | Crime House
• Episode: MYSTICAL: Healing Waters
• Release Date: May 2, 2025
• Description: Delving into true crime’s most bizarre occurrences, this episode explores the enigmatic realm of healing waters—lakes, rivers, and springs reputed to possess miraculous healing properties.

Introduction to Healing Waters

Ashley Flowers opens the episode by expressing her fascination with the concept of healing waters, drawing parallels between historical legends and the modern-day quest for miraculous cures. She states, “[...] I'm ridiculously fascinated by today's topic. [...] I think it's only a matter of time before we see some of this stuff bottled and sold” (00:06).

Yvette Gentile and Rasha Pecorero introduce the theme, emphasizing the universal desire for cures beyond conventional medicine, especially for those battling chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

Personal Reflections and Tragedy

Rasha Pecorero shares a deeply personal narrative about the loss of their mother, Fauna Hodel, to breast cancer in 2017, followed by her own diagnosis in 2024. She reflects on the immense struggle of living with cancer, saying, “[...] I have to send a special shout out to my sister Yvette, because she held me up and so many people did” (02:48). This personal experience fuels her interest in exploring healing waters as potential sanctuaries for those in pain.

The Miracle of Lourdes: Sister Bernadette Morio's Story

A central segment of the episode focuses on Sister Bernadette Morio, a nun suffering from Cauda Equina Syndrome, a debilitating neurological condition. Living in a convent in Braille, France, Bernadette endures relentless pain and limited mobility, prompting her to seek solace at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.

• Discovery of the Healing Spring:

  • Rasha recounts Bernadette’s journey to Lourdes, where the water from the grotto is believed to have divine healing properties. Historical context is provided, detailing the original apparition in 1858 when a young Bernadette Van Duzee encountered the Virgin Mary (06:27).

• The Healing Miracle:

  • After soaking in the spring, Bernadette experiences intensified pain (11:43), leading to a profound spiritual peace. On the third day, an inner voice directs her to remove her braces, resulting in an immediate and complete recovery without surgical intervention (12:45).

• Verification and Recognition:

  • Bernadette’s healing undergoes rigorous scrutiny by over 333 medical professionals spanning eight years. The Catholic Church officially recognizes her as the 70th person healed by Lourdes’ waters, although unofficial accounts suggest around 7,000 healings (15:14).

  • Yvette highlights the stringent criteria set by the Church, noting, “[…] trace amounts of minerals that you'd expect to find in spring water” (16:00), emphasizing that scientific analyses found nothing extraordinary about the water’s composition, suggesting that faith plays a crucial role.

Global Phenomena: Healing Springs Around the World

The podcast explores various other healing springs, each with unique legends and purported cures:

• Basin Spring Park, Eureka Springs, Arkansas:

  • Rasha narrates the indigenous legend of a Sioux chief’s daughter regaining her sight after bathing in the spring’s waters. The arrival of European settlers in the late 1800s transformed it into a bustling town known for its healing properties (19:00).
  • Despite historical acclaim, modern-day Eureka Springs faces environmental degradation, rendering the waters polluted and ineffective for healing (36:38).

• Sedona, Arizona:

  • Renowned for its energy vortexes, Sedona attracts individuals seeking spiritual awakenings and personal transformations. Riona Lasch, a blogger, attributes Sedona’s mystical properties to enormous crystals buried beneath the city, echoing ancient theories about energy sources (21:09).

• Fire Water Mineral Healing Spring, St. Anne, Jamaica:

  • An extraordinary spring where water ignites due to high natural gas concentrations, allowing swimmers to navigate through flames without harm. Allegedly, the waters cure arthritis and rejuvenate skin, though the scientific basis remains unclear (24:09).

Scientific Perspectives vs. Supernatural Explanations

The episode juxtaposes supernatural beliefs with scientific inquiries:

• Blue Lagoon, Iceland:

  • Yvette discusses how scientific studies revealed that the lagoon’s healing properties stem from unique minerals and beneficial bacteria, leading to its recognition as a psoriasis treatment (25:38). This contrasts with other springs where no such explanations are found.

• Lack of Scientific Evidence:

  • Similar to Lourdes and Eureka Springs, most healing waters lack identifiable scientific foundations, reinforcing the idea that faith and belief might be integral to their purported effects (29:30).

Ancient Mysteries and Theories

The hosts delve into speculative theories linking healing waters to ancient civilizations:

• Magnetic Mountain, Ozark Mountains, Arkansas:
  • Rasha introduces the legend of Atlantis, suggesting that ancient Atlantean technology and powerful crystals may underlie the magnetic and healing properties of Magnetic Springs (31:01).
  • Yvette elaborates on Atlantis as a highly advanced civilization capable of harnessing renewable energy from giant crystals and possessing technologies beyond current understanding (32:02).

Environmental Decline and Loss of Healing Waters

A poignant theme is the deterioration of these sacred sites due to human negligence and environmental issues:

• Eureka Springs and Dead Sea:

  • Rasha laments the pollution in Eureka Springs and the shrinking Dead Sea, attributing these losses to human actions and climate change, which threaten the very sources that once provided healing and hope (36:38, 37:32).

• Warm Mineral Springs, Florida:

  • Development pressures endanger another healing spring, highlighting the ongoing conflict between progress and preservation (37:48).

Conclusion: The Imperative to Protect Mother Earth

The episode concludes with a heartfelt plea to honor and protect the Earth’s natural healing gifts:

• Rasha emphasizes the sacred responsibility to preserve these wonders, reflecting on the Hawaiian state motto, “Uamau kaeaoka aina I kapono” (“The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness”) (39:13).

• Yvette echoes the sentiment, underscoring the intertwining of environmental stewardship with the preservation of supernatural phenomena (38:47).

Notable Quotes

• Rasha Pecorero: “[...] Sister Bernadette experienced a miracle in 2018” (15:14).
• Yvette Gentile: “We just don't have the answers to that yet. [...] it's looking less and less like we might ever get one” (36:38).
• Rasha Pecorero: “Which is why it's so important for us to take special care of Mother Earth” (38:29).

Final Thoughts

Mystical: Healing Waters navigates the fine line between myth and reality, exploring the enduring allure of healing waters across cultures and epochs. Through personal stories, historical accounts, and speculative theories, So Supernatural invites listeners to ponder the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of our natural world and the imperative to safeguard these enigmatic treasures for future generations.

Connect with So Supernatural:

• Instagram: @sosupernaturalpod
• Website: sosupernaturalpodcast.com

Next Episode: Join Rasha and Yvette next Friday for another intriguing exploration into the supernatural.