Are imaginary friends really just imagination… or is something deeper happening?

In this episode of Let’s Get Wyrd, Betsy and Dave explore one of the most fascinating (and sometimes unsettling) topics for parents: children and their imaginary friends.

But here’s the twist…

What if they’re not imaginary at all?

Betsy breaks down why children, especially between the ages of 0–6, are naturally more open, intuitive, and connected to spiritual realms, and why dismissing their experiences can actually shut down their intuition early in life.

This conversation dives into:

• Why kids’ experiences feel 100% real to them (because they are)
• The difference between imagination, intuition, and spiritual connection
• Why telling kids “it’s just in your head” can be harmful
• How past lives may show up through children’s stories and play
• What to do if your child sees something scary
• The truth about spirits, ancestors, and “protective” energies
• Why fear is often learned—not natural
• How to nurture your child’s intuition without forcing beliefs

Betsy also shares powerful personal experiences from childhood, including vivid dreams, spiritual encounters, and what it felt like to be dismissed—and how that can impact a child’s sense of reality.

If you’re a parent, this episode will shift the way you look at your child’s imagination forever.

And if you’ve ever had experiences as a child that you couldn’t explain… this might bring some clarity.

If this episode resonates with you:

Like, subscribe, and share it with a parent or someone who needs to hear this perspective.

And remember, stay curious, stay open… and let’s get Wyrd.

00:00 – Welcome to Let’s Get Wyrd

00:30 – Viewer question: imaginary friends in children

00:45 – Are imaginary friends actually real?

01:16 – The body doesn’t know the difference between imagination and reality

02:07 – Why kids are most “open” between ages 0–6

03:14 – Dream state, intuition, and early connection

03:43 – How society shuts down children’s intuition

04:01 – Why parents shouldn’t dismiss children’s experiences

04:29 – Childhood story: fairies, imagination, and being told it’s not real

05:28 – The danger of dismissing a child’s reality

06:23 – Vivid dreams, fear, and spiritual experiences

07:23 – Past lives and children’s detailed memories

08:25 – Recognizing past life patterns in kids

09:16 – Why this connection fades around age 6

10:00 – What if your child sees something scary?

11:10 – Why kids don’t judge based on appearance

11:53 – Not all “scary” beings are harmful

12:54 – Friendly spirits vs fear-based beliefs

13:29 – House energy, spirits, and clearing spaces

14:43 – When spirits are actually helpful

16:01 – Protectors, gatekeepers, and energetic boundaries

17:16 – ETs, fear, and misunderstood beings

18:27 – Real client story: spiritual intervention and healing

20:26 – Key ages when intuition shuts down

21:17 – Why kids stop believing their own experiences

22:07 – Why parents should involve kids in spiritual practices

22:50 – Let kids explore intuition and connection

23:22 – Kids finding others like them

24:22 – Final thoughts and how to get support

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