This episode features an interview with author, medium, and paranormal investigator Joni Mayhan, who shares her experiences and knowledge of the paranormal, with a particular focus on the historically rich town of New Harmony, Indiana.
Here's a breakdown of the fascinating topics covered:
- Introduction to Joni Mayhan: Learn about Joni's background as an author of books on haunted locations in Posey County and New Harmony, Indiana, and her belief in the importance of history in understanding paranormal activity. [01:02], [01:09]
- The Unique Energy of New Harmony: Discover why New Harmony is considered a unique location for paranormal phenomena, possibly due to its history of utopian societies and potential geological factors. [02:38]
- Acceptance in a Small Town: Hear about Joni's experience as an openly practicing medium and paranormal investigator in a small, religious community. [05:14]
- Haunted Ghost Walks: Learn about the popularity of Joni's ghost walks in New Harmony and their contribution to the town's tourism. [06:41]
- First Encounter at the Arbor House: Joni recounts her initial paranormal experience in New Harmony at the Arbor House, where she encountered the spirit of an older woman. [08:32]
- Upcoming Public Investigation: Find out about an upcoming public paranormal investigation at the historic Arbor House. [08:25]
- Clairaudience Explained: Understand Joni's ability to perceive paranormal activity through hearing specific tones. [09:55], [13:12]
- Being a "Ghost Magnet": Joni describes herself as someone who attracts paranormal activity and the importance of having a mentor for protection. [14:24]
- Goals of Paranormal Investigations: Learn about Joni's objectives during investigations, which include assisting residents and helping spirits transition. [16:18]
- Activities of Ghosts: Explore the possibilities of what ghosts might do in their afterlife. [17:57]
- New Harmony as a "Thin Place": The episode discusses the concept of New Harmony being a location where the veil between the living and the dead is thin. [19:05]
- Unusual Hauntings: Hear about the strange case of a newly built Dollar General store that is reportedly haunted. [19:48]
- Likely Haunted Locations: Joni shares insights into the types of places, such as nursing homes and hospitals, that are often associated with hauntings. [24:14]
- Paranormal Investigation Equipment: The episode mentions the tools commonly used in paranormal investigations, including Spirit Boxes and SLS cameras. [25:51]
- A Skeptical Investigator: Discover that Joni identifies as a skeptic who values evidence and approaches paranormal phenomena with caution. [27:45]
- Animal Sensitivity to Ghosts: Learn about the belief that animals, especially cats, can detect the presence of ghosts. [31:37]
- Ghostly Interactions: The varying abilities of ghosts to interact physically with their surroundings are discussed. [33:10]
- Earthbound Spirits and Suicide: Joni shares her experiences with spirits of individuals who died by suicide often remaining Earthbound and her ability to assist them in crossing over. [34:07]
- Communicating with Ghosts: Hear about Joni's methods of communicating with ghosts, sometimes through automatic writing. [35:14]
- The Afterlife Mystery: The difficulty in obtaining information about the afterlife from Earthbound spirits is mentioned. [37:03]
- Validating Ghostly Presence: Learn about the techniques used to validate the presence of ghosts during paranormal investigations. [37:23]
Show Notes: https://www.rivercitymystery.com/8
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