Is my house haunted? People often ask that question, and it deserves a complete answer.
In this podcast, Fiona Broome explains the three most important steps to take if you think your house (or a client’s) is haunted.
This information is covered in far greater detail in Fiona’s book, “Is My House Haunted?“ You can learn more about that book at HauntedHouseBook.com.
1. Keep a diary of what’s going on. You can learn about keeping a diary at the Freebies page at HauntedHouseBook.com.) Then, have someone evaluate it from a “home handyman” (DIY) viewpoint. If there’s no reasonable explanation for the phenomena, it may be a ghost.
2. Decide if the ghost is a problem. If there are no safety issues, your sleep isn’t interrupted, and no one is excessively stressed by the haunting, find ways to live with your ghost/s. (You can read others’ stories — and share your own — at LivingWithGhosts.com.)
Otherwise, consult a professional in the paranormal field.
3. Find a genuine professional. Ask for references (not just the person’s neighbors and family members) and be sure to check all of them. Look for significant experience (at least six months to a year of professional-level work) and consistently happy clients.
It’s okay to work with someone (or a team) that’s highly recommended by people you respect, regardless of their references or years in the field. However, when dealing with strangers, check references.
Remember, the vast majority of haunted houses either aren’t really haunted, or the haunting is simply residual energy, not an actual ghost.
This logical, step-by-step approach can relieve worries and stress over a possible haunting.
Click here to listen to this 13-minute podcast (MP3)
Mentioned in the podcast:
The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana (related podcasts)
The Spalding Inn, Whitefield, NH
