Two Girls One Ghost — Encounters x315: Sleep Paralysis Stories
Hosts: Corinne Vien & Sabrina Deana-Roga
Release Date: January 22, 2026
Episode Overview
In this chilling episode, Corinne and Sabrina dive into one of the most requested—and terrifying—listener topics: sleep paralysis. The hosts read and react to several listener-submitted stories about sleep paralysis experiences, ranging from demonic encounters and haunted homes to the unexpected appearance of Victorian ghosts and even paranormal pets. Their conversational and supportive style offers both levity and genuine empathy for the unsettling nature of these experiences.
Key Discussion Points & Listener Stories
1. Setting the Scene & Personal Experiences
- The hosts introduce sleep paralysis as a central topic due to the "flooded" inbox of submissions.
- Sabrina shares she's recently experienced sleep paralysis for the first time and doesn't recommend it. (02:31)
2. Angela's “Something Evil Folded Me Like a Pretzel”
[03:08–07:50]
- Summary: Angela recounts two terrifying sleep paralysis experiences occurring as she began reading the Bible. Both times, she awoke in unnatural, cold poses at exactly 4am, having fought off sinister presences in her dreams.
- Notable Moments:
- “The unseen evil had me stuck on the toilet with my pants down and unable to speak.”
- “But the freakiest part was that when I woke up I was face down in child's pose with my arms behind my back. My entire body was numb and cold.”
- Sabrina and Corinne discuss the common theory that paranormal entities sometimes "target" those deepening spiritual or religious practices. (08:03)
- Quote:
- Sabrina: “There has been university debate … about demonic attacks and hauntings like this that do target people who are deeply devout and religious. Because it's a challenge.” [08:15]
3. Victoria’s Haunted Victorian Home in England
[09:39–18:52]
- Summary: Victoria describes repeated encounters with a Victorian-era female apparition and a menacing, laughing child entity after moving into a historic house. Activity escalates to scratches, bruises, and poltergeist phenomena after sharing her story.
- Notable Moments:
- Sabrina, on the first sighting: “We held each other's gaze for a moment, and then she moved diagonally towards the bedroom door at an inhuman speed…” [13:05]
- Sabrina: “The laugh was accompanied by a sense of ancient dread that I could not shift from until I left the house…” [14:08]
- Physical escalation: Footsteps, banging, and kitchen stoves activate by themselves. Victoria wakes with mysterious scratches and bruises, though she keeps her nails short.
- Advice from the hosts: Intuition, boundary-setting, verbal affirmations, white candles, cleansing with herbs, and community support.
- Quote:
- Corinne: “If you’re doing any renovations or changing anything … just out loud say and explain what is going on. When I started explaining what was going on with the house, it stopped.” [18:20]
4. Kylie’s “My Boyfriend’s Sleep Paralysis Demon Tapped Into My Nightmare”
[21:42–33:18]
- Summary: Kylie details a deeply unnerving incident where, while sleeping with her boyfriend (a frequent sleep paralysis sufferer), they have interconnected nightmares featuring a demonic presence. Her boyfriend, while seemingly asleep, eerily echoes her own dream dialogue out loud.
- Notable Moments:
- Kylie wakes paralyzed; her boyfriend, eyes open and grinning, asks “Do you think they can see us? Do you think they can hear us?”—mirroring her nightmare conversation. [30:36]
- A strange orb of light, captured on video years earlier in a "haunted" childhood bedroom, is also submitted as supporting evidence.
- Quote:
- Corinne: “It felt like whatever this thing was, it was responding to my nightmare. It was mocking my little cousin and me while we were trying to hide for our lives.” [31:18]
5. Emily’s Trio: Haunted Cottage, Sleep Paralysis & Cowboys
[33:54–51:31]
- Haunted Cottage ([35:09–43:01]):
- Emily and her family visit a friend's old cottage. Unexplained freezing temperatures, sleep disturbances, a shattered mirror, and all kitchen cabinets mysteriously left open prompt a panicked early-morning departure.
- Creepiest detail: Next morning, “Every single cabinet, every single drawer, everything that could be opened in the kitchen was open.” [42:01]
- At a nearby diner, a waitress recognizes the cottage’s reputation and avoids discussing it.
- Sleep Paralysis & The Evil Eye Necklace:
- Repeated childhood sleep paralysis incidents escalate, culminating in an attack where a shadowy hand pins her and shatters her protective evil eye necklace overnight.
- Quote: “A black shadow hand was holding down my arm… the charm was shattered into tiny pieces.” [50:57]
- Weird Cowboys in My Room:
- A bizarre waking dream features ghostly cowboys playing cards in her bedroom; one starts to approach her, but she wills herself asleep to escape.
- The hosts speculate on time slips and glitches, suggesting, “You were their ghost.” [52:04]
6. Kira’s “Sleep Paralysis Demon Who Tried to Drag Me Out of Bed”
[52:20–56:28]
- Summary: At home from college, Kira experiences an episode where a pale, Ring-like woman pins her, croaks “Don’t say anything,” then violently drags her by the feet before vanishing into the basement. Kira never tells anyone—until now. She now feels dread whenever entering the basement.
- Quote:
- Paranormal entity: “Don’t say anything.” [55:14]
- Sabrina and Corinne relate it to other real-world stories involving physical aftereffects, such as unexplained bruises and rug burns.
7. Michelle’s “My Cat Saved Me from a Sleep Paralysis Demon” – A Positive Ending
[58:32–62:30]
- Summary: Michelle experiences attempted attack from a dark entity during sleep paralysis, but her cat Momo jumps to her side, instantly dispelling the darkness. A roommate’s perfectly timed captioned photo (“Protecting her mama”) affirms the protective role of pets.
- Quote:
- Michelle: “My cat made me feel safe, and I was able to fall back to sleep. This was the last time I ever had sleep paralysis, and still to this day, Mo sleeps with me every night.” [61:22]
- Sabrina:
- “I think Momo can see these entities.” [62:16]
- Corinne: “How lucky are you to have Momo protecting her mama? So sweet.” [62:19]
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
- Sabrina (on sleep paralysis): “Unfortunate for you guys, but amazing for us.” [02:27]
- Corinne (on religious attacks): “You become a target.” [08:03]
- Victoria (paraphrased): “This energy … doesn’t feel demonic as far as I can tell, but it’s definitely not friendly.” [15:37]
- Corinne (on cleansing): “Even just out loud, say … this is our space, it is only filled with love and light and positivity…” [17:38]
- Sabrina (on the cowboy story): “You were their ghost?” [52:04]
Timestamps for Major Story Arcs
| Segment | Start | End | |--------------------------------------|--------|--------| | Introduction & Topic Reveal | 01:17 | 02:56 | | Angela’s Bible Sleep Paralysis | 03:08 | 07:50 | | Victoria’s Haunted Victorian House | 09:39 | 18:52 | | Kylie: Boyfriend Demon Tapping In | 21:42 | 33:18 | | Emily: Haunted Cottage + Cowboys | 33:54 | 51:31 | | Kira: Demon Drags by Feet | 52:20 | 56:28 | | Michelle: Cat Guardian – Uplifting | 58:32 | 62:30 |
Tone & Host Commentary
- The episode balances gripping, chilling stories with moments of levity and camaraderie between Corinne and Sabrina.
- The hosts provide empathetic commentary, practical advice (setting spiritual boundaries, cleansing, using pets as protectors), and maintain a conversational, “best friend” rapport.
- They repeatedly acknowledge and validate the fear, confusion, and community around sleep paralysis stories.
Final Thoughts & Call to Action
- Sleep paralysis is confirmed as an extremely common and unsettling phenomenon among listeners; the hosts encourage everyone to continue submitting stories (encounters of any kind) to 2girls1ghostpodcastmail.com.
- The episode closes on a positive note—pets as supernatural protectors—and expresses gratitude and solidarity to the Two Girls One Ghost community.
If you’re new to sleep paralysis or the paranormal, this episode is a hauntingly relatable introduction, revealing both the terrifying and strangely connective power of spooky experiences. Listen at your own risk!