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

Nick Groff: Consciousness, Ghosts, Trauma & The Devil's Mark

Nick Groff joins The Haunted Therapist for a deep conversation about consciousness, death, intuition, trauma, psychic experiences, and the paranormal. Rather than focusing on evidence alone, we explore bigger questions: What happens when we die? What is consciousness? Can trauma make someone more sensitive to paranormal experiences? Are some hauntings actually thoughtforms created by human intention? Nick also shares the story behind his new documentary, The Devil's Mark, which examines generational trauma, addiction, family dysfunction, and a mysterious attachment that may have followed one family for decades. Topics discussed: • Consciousness and survival after death • Near-death experiences • Trauma and psychic sensitivity • Thoughtforms and manifestation • The Devil's Mark • Intuition and paranormal investigation • Lily Dale • Experience vs expertise in the paranormal Because whether your ghosts are internal or external… they deserve to be heard and understood.

Tessa Groff: Mediumship, Mental Health & Following Your Calling

Psychic medium Tessa Groff joins The Haunted Therapist for a conversation that goes far beyond ghost stories. Tessa shares how a childhood near-death experience opened the door to mediumship, what it was like growing up with psychic abilities, and how her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling shaped the way she helps people today. Together, Brett and Tessa explore the overlap between therapy and mediumship, intuition versus anxiety, raising sensitive children, grief, healing, and the idea that some people may be called toward helping professions and paranormal work alike. They also discuss how Tessa met Nick Groff, the inspiration behind Groff Adventures, and why helping families remains at the heart of everything they do. Because whether your ghosts are internal or external… they deserve to be heard and understood. 🖤

How Intuitive Tawney Changed My Life: Lily Dale, Intuition & Paranormal Investigation

Paranormal investigator, intuitive medium, spiritual teacher, and Ghost Adventures guest Tawney Lewis joins The Haunted Therapist for a conversation about intuition, paranormal investigation, personal growth, and the experiences that shape us. We discuss my first truly psychic experience at one of Tawney's Lily Dale workshops, the connection between intuition and the subconscious mind, her work on Ghost Adventures and My Haunted Hometown, the importance of representation in the paranormal field, and why trusting yourself may be the most important skill of all. This is a conversation about far more than ghosts—it's about curiosity, self-discovery, history, and learning to listen to the deeper parts of ourselves.

Troy Taylor: Haunted History, Ghost Stories & Why the Past Refuses to Stay Buried

Troy Taylor is one of the most influential voices in paranormal history, the author of more than 150 books, founder of American Hauntings, creator of the Haunted America Conference, and founder of the American Oddities Museum. In this episode, we explore the connection between history and hauntings, why ghost stories endure across generations, whether patterns in paranormal reports matter even when proof remains elusive, and what decades of research have taught Troy about people, memory, and the unexplained. We also discuss the paranormal community, the role of storytelling, and Troy's belief that sometimes understanding a phenomenon is more important than proving it. A thoughtful conversation about ghosts, history, human nature, and the mysteries that continue to captivate us. 🖤

Every Stitch Has a Ghost Story with Tammie Chavez | Hollyweird Paranormal

Tammie Chavez of Hollyweird Paranormal joins me for a conversation about storytelling, creativity, ethics, and the paranormal. Together we explore how growing up around ghost stories, working in haunted theaters, and investigating the unexplained shaped her path. We discuss her unique Haunted Thread project, which brings historical figures and ghost stories to life through costume design, as well as the emotional impact of paranormal experiences, trust, intuition, and the connections people form through this community. This episode is less about proving ghosts exist and more about understanding why stories, mystery, wonder, and meaning continue to matter.