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The Haunted Therapist PodcastThe Haunted Mind of Stranger Things | Trauma, Final Girls & Collective HealingBefore Season 5 begins, this episode explores the deeper psychological and spiritual layers of Stranger Things — from the haunted mind to the Final Girl archetype, to the power of community in healing trauma.In this episode, Brett Harpp, The Haunted Therapist, breaks down:🧠 The mind as a haunted house🩸 Final Girl psychology through Max, Eleven, Nancy & Joyce🏚️ Trauma architecture: memory rooms, attic monsters & dissociation🎧 Why “Running Up That Hill” grounds Max (EMDR parallels)👁️ Vecna as the embodiment of intrusive trauma🤝 Collective hauntings, co-regulation & community survival👻 Paranormal validation and why “I saw it too” healsThis is Strang...
2025-11-2618 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastWildwood Sanitarium | Interview with Zach Przystal + 5-Hour Private Paranormal InvestigationAt Wildwood Sanitarium, the line between healing space and haunted space is razor thin.In this episode, I sit down with Zach Przystal, co-owner of Wildwood Sanitarium, to talk about the building’s origins as an early 1900s osteopathic sanitarium, the spirits that still linger there, and how his own spiritual awakening began with a profound moment after his grandmother’s death.We dive into:Wildwood’s original purpose treating mental health, addiction, and non-contagious illness using a holistic approachThe old bathhouse in the basement, including the electric battery baths and cold...
2025-11-1928 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastHaunted by War | My Dad’s Story of Survival, Spirit, and the Ghosts of VietnamThis Veterans Day, I sit down with my dad — a Vietnam veteran, artist, and seeker — for one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever recorded.From the streets of South Buffalo to the jungles of Vietnam, this is a story about survival, soul, and surrender — and how spirit found him through the noise of war.In this intimate father–daughter conversation, we explore:🇮🇹 Growing up under the shadow of his own father — a Little Italy, NYC native and WWII tank commander — whose strength shaped generations🪖 The wild and restless youth that led him from Buffa...
2025-11-111h 09The Haunted Therapist PodcastPassionate Living & Haunted Beginnings — Cat Miller on Science, Spirit, and the Power of StorytellingThis week, Brett (@HauntedTherapist) is joined by longtime friend and creative mentor Cat Miller — award-winning producer, integrative health spokesperson, and visionary creator of Passionate Living.Cat’s story spans over three decades in television, film, publishing, and community leadership. She’s the creator and host of the Passionate Living TV series (streamed in 20+ countries), former CEO of WBBZ-TV, and founder of Holistic Health Journal, the groundbreaking magazine that bridged science and spirituality with contributors like Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil, Bernie Siegel, and Neale Donald Walsch.Together we explore:✨ Her haunted-house childhood and the shipyard-captain spirit who off...
2025-11-0545 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastThe Other Side in My Office 👻 — With Other Side InvestigationsSomething didn’t want to be recorded this time…About one minute into my interview with Joe and Serenity of Other Side Investigations, my main microphones cut out — no warning, no error. Thankfully, a backup caught the whole thing, but the strange tech issues didn’t stop there.In this episode, we dive deep into:👻 Spooky childhood origin stories🛸 UFOs, alien technology, and reincarnation🧠 Psychology, coping skills, and the human side of the paranormal🔦 Haunted locations, investigation tools, and the science of spirit contactAfter the interview, Joe and Serenity led an impro...
2025-10-311h 56The Haunted Therapist PodcastThe Shadow Self: When Our Bodies Become HauntedWhat if the ghosts that haunt you… live inside you?In this episode, Brett — The Haunted Therapist — explores the shadow self: the hidden parts of us that were buried to survive, and how those repressed emotions can manifest as anxiety, burnout, or even physical pain.Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Parts Work, we’ll uncover:👁️ How “exiled” parts of the self become emotional ghosts in the body💀 The physical symptoms of suppression and what your body’s really trying to tell you🪞 How to meet, understand, and integrate your shadow through compassion
2025-10-2917 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastDiagnosing the Dark — Nightmares, Dolls, Masks & the Hunger That GrowsIn Part Two of Diagnosing the Dark, The Haunted Therapist returns to the clinic — this time, for Freddy Krueger’s PTSD-fueled nightmares, Chucky’s arrested development and antisocial streak, Ghostface’s masked identity diffusion, and Audrey II’s insatiable addictive hunger. Through the language of psychology and shadow work, Brett Harpp, LMHC-D, explores how each villain’s pathology reflects universal human pain: trauma that revisits us in dreams, love that turns to control, performance that replaces purpose, and desire that devours. Horror isn’t just entertainment — it’s a mirror for the mind.
2025-10-2417 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastDiagnosing the Dark — When Monsters Mirror Mental HealthStep inside The Haunted Therapist’s candlelit clinic for a night of psychological case files on horror’s most infamous spirits and slashers. From Michael Myers’ emotional numbness to Carrie White’s suppressed rage, The Babadook’s grief, Norman Bates’ fractured identity, Pennywise’s narcissism, and Bring Her Back’s obsession with loss — each monster becomes a metaphor for unhealed trauma. Brett Harpp, LMHC-D, guides you through the therapeutic lens behind the fear, translating hauntings into human stories and offering the clinical interventions that could set them free. Because in therapy, like in horror, what you avoid will always come back.
2025-10-2220 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastSpiritually Connected: Healing, Hauntings & My First Guest EverThis week’s episode is extra special — because it features my very first guest ever, the incredible Tami Holbury-Ferraro of Spiritually Connected. 👻Tami is a psychic medium, healer, and ordained minister who, alongside her husband Joe, leads SAGI Paranormal Investigations in Western New York — offering free, compassionate support to families experiencing unexplained activity. She’s also deeply connected to the Lily Dale spiritual community, blending traditional mediumship with heart-centered healing.We talk about energy protection, the thinning veil of Halloween, and how to stay grounded while walking between worlds.
2025-10-1545 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastDebrief Circles, Coping Skills & What Follows You HomeAfter the hunt ends… the real work begins. 👻In this episode of The Haunted Therapist Podcast, Brett dives into how investigators and empaths can prepare before hunts and debrief afterward — so the ghosts don’t stay with you longer than invited.Featuring:– Haunted Screen 🎬: that unforgettable Poltergeist moment– Haunted Reflection 💜: debrief circles & coping skills for ghost hunters– Can something really follow you home — an attachment, a curse, or just coincidence?– Mind over matter: setting boundaries & intentions– A powerful insight from @tawneylewis 🌙– Plus, Brett’s ADHD making a guest appearance (because healing means showing up as w...
2025-10-0812 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastLooking for Signs: Spirit or Wishful Thinking?Are the signs you notice in everyday life really from spirit — or just what you want them to mean? 👀In this episode, Brett Harpp, The Haunted Therapist, explores:Why humans are wired to seek meaning in signsThe psychology of pattern-seeking vs. the spirituality of synchronicityA powerful client story where a medium’s message and therapy session came together as a “dual intervention”Practical steps to help you discern and reflect on the signs you receive✨ Plus, don’t miss the Healing from Haunts closer — a reflection to guide your week...
2025-10-0111 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastThe Ghosts Within: When Trauma Haunts UsTrauma doesn’t just live in our memories — it lingers, like a haunting, showing up in the quiet moments when we least expect it. In this episode, Brett, The Haunted Therapist, explores how unprocessed trauma behaves like a restless spirit, influencing our thoughts, relationships, and reactions.Through powerful stories and therapeutic insights, she explains how acknowledging these “inner ghosts” is the first step toward healing. Whether you’re drawn to ghost hunts or inner work, this episode will help you understand why both require compassion, courage, and connection. 💜👻
2025-09-2405 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastA Ghoul in Lily Dale: My Paranormal Encounter with Bridget, Tawney & HollyweirdJoin me, The Haunted Therapist, as I share my unforgettable night at Lily Dale alongside Bridget Marquardt (Ghost Bunny), Intuitive Tawney Lewis, and Tammie from Hollyweird Paranormal. From a chilling apparition caught on camera to a powerful psychic connection during Tawney's workshop, this episode dives into the magic, mystery, and spirits of this legendary spiritualist community.
2025-09-1706 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastThe Haunted Therapist: Where Ghosts and Healing MeetWelcome to The Haunted Therapist, where the ghosts of the past meet the spirits of the unknown. 👻In this very first episode, licensed therapist and paranormal investigator Brett Harpp introduces herself and the vision behind this unique podcast — exploring haunted places, haunted minds, and the powerful connection between healing and the supernatural.Sometimes the scariest ghosts aren’t in abandoned asylums or cemeteries — they’re inside us. The memories that haunt us. The pain we bury. The voices that whisper, “You’ll never be free.”Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious about...
2025-09-0904 minThe Haunted Therapist PodcastTrailer - Welcome to The Haunted Therapist PodcastHi, I’m Brett Harpp — a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR therapist, and a lifelong explorer of the paranormal.Welcome to The Haunted Therapist Podcast 👻✨ — where we blend psychology with the supernatural.Here, we’ll talk about trauma, healing, and the ghosts of our past — both the ones that haunt our minds and maybe the ones lingering in the shadows.Each week, I’ll share stories, tools, and conversations that help you heal, grow, and explore the mysterious side of life.If you’re someone wh...
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