Paul Hobday, an experienced paranormal enthusiast and paranormal investigator, who alongside other founders recently launched the UK Paranormal Society, a non-profit charity, to answer questions about the paranormal and promote ethical paranormal practices for the greater public good.
"We're not telling people what to do, we're just signposting what they should be looking out for."- Paul Hobday
In this episode, you will be able to:
Discover the creation process of the UK Paranormal Society and their focus on providing reliable and unbiased paranormal information.
Understand the relevance of ethical standards and scientific research in conducting paranormal investigations.
Explore the exclusive features and inclusivity of the Paranormal Charitable Trust UK website.
Learn about the core values driving the UK Paranormal Society: integrity, respect, inclusivity, competency, objectivity and compassion.
Recognise the crucial role of others organisations offer and how the UK Paranormal Society sits alongside other important groups within the paranormal field.
Discover how you can join and support the UK Paranormal Society as a volunteer to help protect the public and heritage locations from misinformation, malpractice, and exploitation relating to the paranormal.
Discover how you can follow the UK Paranormal Society on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to stay updated on their latest initiatives, resources, and news.
My special guest is Paul Hobday
Paul Hobday, a passionate paranormal enthusiast hailing from Bristol, England, has devoted years to exploring the unknown. Serving as an event host for a leading ghost hunting event company, event supervisor at Woodchester Mansion, and even appearing on paranormal TV shows, Paul's diverse background embodies his dedication to the field. Now, as the founder of the UK Paranormal Society, he aims to provide reliable, unbiased information to the public while promoting ethical standards within the paranormal community. With a mission to protect the public and heritage locations, Paul is driven by a desire to give back and foster genuine understanding of the paranormal.
"The quest for answers keeps my passion alive for the paranormal, and I guess it's the same for everyone else." - Paul Hobday
The Importance of Paranormal Research
The paranormal field has experienced continued growth and increased interest over the years, prompting a need for reliable, unbiased information. Paranormal research helps to make sense of unknown phenomena, fostering a better understanding of the paranormal world and its potential connections to our daily lives. It plays a crucial role in separating fact from fiction and ensuring that paranormal enthusiasts have access to genuinely useful and trustworthy resources. In the podcast, Paul Hobday discusses the importance of robust paranormal research, emphasizing that it is imperative to maintain ethical and objective practices. By sharing accurate and factual information, Paul and his team at the UK Paranormal Society hope to create a supportive environment for both newcomers and experienced investigators to learn and grow within the field.
"We wanted to do something that wasn't for personal gain; it's all about doing something for the good of everyone and through that, hopefully trying to progress some of the research as well into the paranormal and what's really going on."- Paul Hobday
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