Rick Waid on his Paranormal Journey - November 29, 2014

In this compelling episode of *Where Did The Road Go?*, host Soraya interviews Rick Wade, a self-described 'seer' whose journey from amateur paranormal investigator to psychic medium reveals both profound spiritual experiences and the personal toll of obsession. Rick recounts how a single EVP experience—where a shutter door closed on its own—sparked a six-year deep dive into the paranormal, leading to an addiction-like fixation on EVP recordings, strained relationships, and even police scrutiny. Despite his remarkable ability to hear and validate EVPs others cannot, Rick describes how his gift evolved from audio-based investigation to direct psychic readings, remote viewing, and past-life insights. He shares chilling EVPs from abandoned houses and missing persons' cases, some of which were validated by police, though never officially used. After a spiritual awakening prompted by a roadside cross and a chance encounter with a man offering a green Bible, Rick transitioned from recording to intuitive seership. The episode culminates in a live reading of Soraya, which proves surprisingly accurate—particularly regarding her connection to a band called Peaches and Crime, a detail Rick had no prior knowledge of. The conversation ends with Rick reflecting on the transformative, if painful, nature of his journey, and his upcoming book, *The Seer Journey*, which will explore his work with missing persons and psychic development. The episode stands as a nuanced exploration of the blurred line between genuine psychic ability and psychological obsession. Rick’s honesty about the dark side of his work—marital strain, financial loss, and supernatural encounters—adds credibility to his claims. His ability to accurately describe personal details about Soraya, especially the Peaches and Crime connection, suggests a level of intuitive insight beyond mere guesswork. The episode also highlights the subjective nature of psychic readings: while some details are vague or open to interpretation, others are strikingly specific. Ultimately, Rick’s story is one of transformation—moving from a tool-driven obsession to a deeper, more intuitive form of connection with the unseen. His journey underscores the idea that psychic gifts are not just about receiving messages, but about enduring the emotional and spiritual cost of being a conduit for the unknown.