4th State is a weekly podcast about strange, scary and unexplained phenomenons. Each episode explores scary creatures, folklore, conspiracy theories, dreams, speculative and existential questions about reality that have haunted the human mind from the beginning.

Sleep paralysis can be a terrifying experience that affects millions worldwide. In this episode of The Fourth State, bestselling horror and mystery writer, K. Hari Kumar explains the science, myths, and mysteries of sleep paralysis, including its links to alien abduction experiences. Learn about the common symptoms and causes of sleep paralysis. Tune in to The Fourth State podcast to discover the secrets of the night and learn how to overcome your own sleep paralysis nightmares.

Episode 2 - Trapped in Your Own Dream - Sleep Paralysis Explained

Every human being spends their entire life in three states of consciousness - Waking, Dreaming, and Dreamless deep sleep. However, there is a fourth state which is beyond these three which are experienced by individuals. The Fourth State is the background that underlies and pervades the three common states of consciousness. So, does that mean the reality we perceive to be real is actually not real at all?

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