This Bite May Be Your LastHost Adam Berry ACT 1 -How Food Became ScaryLooks at how religious texts and ancient medical practices influenced beliefs about “safe” and “dangerous” foods.Connects early healers, plant medicine, and accusations of witchcraft to the origins of food-related superstition.Examines how mistrust around poisoning became woven into culture long before true crime existed.Act 2 — The Poison in the WaterHighlights how this act bridges paranormal investigation with the beginning of a deeper historical mystery.Reveals how an unexpected document led to uncovering a major part of a historical story that had been lost.Reflects on how archivists and investigators worked together to fill in gaps that had gone unnoticed for generations.Demonstrates how paranormal cases can sometimes restore erased or forgotten history.Act 3 — When the Food Comes with a Side of HauntingShares Adam’s personal experiences working in a famously haunted Provincetown restaurant.Includes firsthand accounts of unexplained activity witnessed by staff and guests.Describes how the haunting followed Adam into his life years later in an unexpected and meaningful way.Act 4 — Everyone Say GraceReflects on holiday meals as spiritual and emotional rituals.Explores how loved ones who’ve passed show up in tradition, memory, and recipes.Shares personal family connections to food that feel guided by those no longer here.Highlights how cooking can become a form of remembrance and communication with ancestors.“I Know You by Heart” Performed by Eva Cassidy Written by Eve Nelson and Diane Scanlon Courtesy of Blix Street RecordsConnect with Adam:Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
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This Bite May Be Your LastHost Adam Berry ACT 1 -How Food Became ScaryLooks at how religious texts and ancient medical practices influenced beliefs about “safe” and “dangerous” foods.Connects early healers, plant medicine, and accusations of witchcraft to the origins of food-related superstition.Examines how mistrust around poisoning became woven into culture long before true crime existed.Act 2 — The Poison in the WaterHighlights how this act bridges paranormal investigation with the beginning of a deeper historical mystery.Reveals how an unexpected document led to uncovering a major part of a historical story that had been lost.Reflects on how archivists and investigators worked together to fill in gaps that had gone unnoticed for generations.Demonstrates how paranormal cases can sometimes restore erased or forgotten history.Act 3 — When the Food Comes with a Side of HauntingShares Adam’s personal experiences working in a famously haunted Provincetown restaurant.Includes firsthand accounts of unexplained activity witnessed by staff and guests.Describes how the haunting followed Adam into his life years later in an unexpected and meaningful way.Act 4 — Everyone Say GraceReflects on holiday meals as spiritual and emotional rituals.Explores how loved ones who’ve passed show up in tradition, memory, and recipes.Shares personal family connections to food that feel guided by those no longer here.Highlights how cooking can become a form of remembrance and communication with ancestors.“I Know You by Heart” Performed by Eva Cassidy Written by Eve Nelson and Diane Scanlon Courtesy of Blix Street RecordsConnect with Adam:Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
In this episode, Adam Berry explores how superstitions—whether lighthearted, cultural, or deeply personal—affect the way we move through life and approach the unknown. From ancient fears to ghost hunting techniques, each act reveals a different facet of how belief and ritual shape our reality.ACT 1 – Magical ThinkingExplores how small rituals and habits are often rooted in superstition.Discusses the cultural history behind common beliefs: broken mirrors, lucky numbers, black cats, and ladders.Looks at how superstitions function as protective charms or mental coping mechanisms.Includes theatrical traditions like “break a leg,” ghost lights, and the legendary fear of Macbeth.ACT 2 – To Trap a GhostExamines how superstition plays a role in real-world paranormal investigations.Introduces a case where traditional protective objects were used to influence spiritual behavior.Considers how folklore, belief, and intention can be used to set boundaries with the unknown.Reflects on the connection between ritual action and energetic response in haunted spaces.ACT 3 – Our Superstitions, Our SelvesConnects superstition to psychology, stress, and the human need for control.Cites research from scholars like Stuart Vyse and Jane Risen.Explores the concept of intention and manifestation as a form of emotional self-regulation.Includes references to popular media like The Secret and the use of vision boards.ACT 4 – Real Fans, Real SuperstitionsShares real listener-submitted superstitions from a wide range of backgrounds.Highlights occupational beliefs from medical, emergency, and military professionals.Showcases cultural and familial traditions passed through generations.Touches on rituals related to driving, coins, omens, and unusual personal rules.ACT 5 – Very SuperstitiousReflects on the nature of belief and the value of ritual, even when it isn’t logical.Challenges the idea that superstition is harmful or silly.Suggests that belief—when used with intention—can offer grounding, protection, or even healing.Leaves listeners with a final thought: if it helps you, why not do it?
This Haunted Life
This Bite May Be Your LastHost Adam Berry ACT 1 -How Food Became ScaryLooks at how religious texts and ancient medical practices influenced beliefs about “safe” and “dangerous” foods.Connects early healers, plant medicine, and accusations of witchcraft to the origins of food-related superstition.Examines how mistrust around poisoning became woven into culture long before true crime existed.Act 2 — The Poison in the WaterHighlights how this act bridges paranormal investigation with the beginning of a deeper historical mystery.Reveals how an unexpected document led to uncovering a major part of a historical story that had been lost.Reflects on how archivists and investigators worked together to fill in gaps that had gone unnoticed for generations.Demonstrates how paranormal cases can sometimes restore erased or forgotten history.Act 3 — When the Food Comes with a Side of HauntingShares Adam’s personal experiences working in a famously haunted Provincetown restaurant.Includes firsthand accounts of unexplained activity witnessed by staff and guests.Describes how the haunting followed Adam into his life years later in an unexpected and meaningful way.Act 4 — Everyone Say GraceReflects on holiday meals as spiritual and emotional rituals.Explores how loved ones who’ve passed show up in tradition, memory, and recipes.Shares personal family connections to food that feel guided by those no longer here.Highlights how cooking can become a form of remembrance and communication with ancestors.“I Know You by Heart” Performed by Eva Cassidy Written by Eve Nelson and Diane Scanlon Courtesy of Blix Street RecordsConnect with Adam:Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
