The Haunted Therapist Podcast

Heather Mattison: Graestone Manor, Spirit Communication & The Psychology of Haunting

This week on The Haunted Therapist, Brett sits down with Heather Mattison — psychic medium, paranormal investigator, author, and co-owner of Graestone Manor. Together they explore: * automatic writing & clairaudience * near death experiences * haunted locations & emotional residue * trauma and paranormal sensitivity * spirit guides, reincarnation & life reviews * the overlap between psychology and spirituality * paranormal investigations at Graestone Manor * behind-the-scenes stories involving Adam Berry and Kindred Spirits * and how paranormal experiences shape identity, healing, grief, and meaning-making Heather also shares incredible stories from living inside one of Western New York’s most active haunted locations — including apparitions, voices, Native American history, Erie Canal workers, underground railroad connections, and the emotional energy that seems embedded within the land itself. Whether you’re paranormal-curious, spiritually minded, or fascinated by the psychology of haunting, this conversation bridges the gap between the mystical and the deeply human. Because whether your ghosts are internal or external… they deserve to be heard and understood.

Living With 100+ Haunted Dolls, Spirit Attachment & Paranormal Psychology ft. Paranormal Teej

Taylor and Mitch from Paranormal Teej join The Haunted Therapist for one of the most fascinating paranormal conversations I’ve had yet. Together, they care for over 100 haunted dolls and approach spirit communication through compassion, ethics, and curiosity rather than fear. We discuss: * haunted dolls & spirit vessels * trauma-informed paranormal investigation * ghost cats & residual energy * emotional support spirits * paranormal experiences and mental health * fear, projection & the nervous system * spirit communication through the Estes Method * how paranormal activity impacts relationships * why some “negative” entities may simply be misunderstood This episode explores the deeply human side of the paranormal — and how our own psychology, emotions, and energy shape the experiences we have with the unexplained. Stay curious… and stay haunted.

Trauma, Near-Death Experiences & the Paranormal (with Alex Matsuo)

Paranormal experiences and trauma may be more connected than we think. In this episode, I’m joined by paranormal researcher and author Alex Matsuo to explore how emotional and psychological experiences—especially trauma—can shape the way we experience the paranormal. Alex shares her personal story of surviving a life-threatening accident, her out-of-body experience, and the entity that followed her afterward—an experience that became the foundation for her book One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting. We also talk about: * Trauma and paranormal connections * Near-death and out-of-body experiences * Hospital environments and emotional imprinting * The psychology behind ghost hunting * Mental health and self-awareness in the paranormal field This conversation sits at the intersection of psychology, healing, and the unexplained.

Are We Creating Our Own Hauntings? A Conversation with Tim Shaw

In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Shaw—author, medium, energy healer, and host of the Black Cat Lounge Podcast. We talk about what really might be happening in paranormal experiences—and how much of it could be shaped by our own perception, energy, and expectations. Tim shares stories from decades in the field, including haunted locations like Hinsdale House, his collection of haunted objects, and his thoughts on how environment, intention, and belief all play a role in what we experience. We also explore: * The connection between psychology and the paranormal * Whether energy is neutral—and how it becomes “positive” or “negative” * Why curiosity matters more than certainty * And what it means to live a life connected to the unseen This is a conversation about ghosts—but also about being human.

Are We Haunted or Just Holding Energy? (with Laurie Blanchard)

In this episode, I’m joined by Laurie Blanchard — a fourth-generation clairvoyant, tarot reader, and Reiki practitioner — for a deep conversation on tarot, energy, and what it really means to be “haunted.” We explore: * Tarot as a tool for self-awareness and healing * House and land blessings — and what’s actually happening in those spaces * The idea that some hauntings may be stored emotional energy * Spiritual consent and ethical intuitive work * Why so many people are drawn to spirituality right now This one blurs the line between therapy and the paranormal in the best way. Because sometimes… the thing haunting you isn’t a ghost.