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John welcomes Holly Faust, a multifaceted paranormal investigator, to Dairyland Frights. Holly, who works with Phantom Detectives LLC, brings a wealth of experience as a writer, researcher, esoteric minister, Reiki master teacher, psychic medium, and child advocate. In this episode, Holly shares her profound journey into the paranormal, which began with a personal tragedy and has spanned over three decades. She recounts her childhood experiences in a house with a dark history and discusses the psychic breakthrough she experienced after a personal loss during 9/11. Holly also delves into her methods for connecting with the spirit world, including the use of psychometry and mediumship cards, and shares poignant stories of providing comfort to clients seeking closure. The conversation explores the complexities of paranormal investigations, from the energy of historical sites like Gettysburg to the challenges of dealing with skeptics and the importance of working with clients at their spiritual level. Holly also touches on the significance of recognizing signs from loved ones who have passed and the potential impact of negative energy during tumultuous times in a person's life. This episode is a deep dive into the world of paranormal investigation and the personal stories that drive Holly's passion for helping others.

 

00:00:00 " Dairyland Frights has another great guest tonight, Holly Faust

00:01:16 " Holly has been investigating the paranormal for 30 years now

00:07:28 " Holly says she stifled her ability to hear voices until after marriage

00:09:59 " How do you ensure a clear connection with the spirit world, Holly

00:11:38 " Have you ever been on an investigation and something unexpected comes through

00:13:29 " James: What is your approach to providing closure and comfort to clients

00:17:56 " Let's start with your favorite place to investigate

00:19:45 "The first time I went there was after the death of my dad

00:25:03 " My mom loved Gettysburg. Uh, she loved going there. She had an eerie experience there once

00:27:26 " So let me go through some of your methods for investigating haunted houses

00:31:41 " Do you prefer a place like Gettysburg where it's wide open

00:34:02 " The other thing that always really, uh, spikes my attention is jail

00:38:03 " I go into investigations with what I call healthy skepticism

00:42:56 " You talk a lot about working with your clients on their spiritual level

00:45:28 " I am not convinced of orbs. No, I am not. Me either. However, you can use it for a starting point

00:48:17 " Ed Warren: When my daughter was in high school, she had paranormal experiences

00:53:31 " Less than 1% of paranormal investigators become famous, Holly says

00:59:39 " One thing you should tell kids about Ouija boards is to be careful

01:03:51 " Holly Faust is an author and psychic medium

Phantom Detectives LLC
[Phantom Detectives LLC](https://www.phantomdetectives.org/)

References

Lorraine Warren
[Lorraine Warren](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren)

 

Reiki
[Reiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki)

 

Gettysburg
[Gettysburg](https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm)

 

Lord of the Rings
[Lord of the Rings](https://www.lordoftherings.net/)

 

Devil's Den
[Devil's Den](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_Den)

 

West Virginia Penitentiary
[West Virginia Penitentiary](http://www.wvpentours.com/)

 

Malvern Manor
[Malvern Manor](https://www.realmalvernmanor.com/)

 

Wildwood Sanitarium
[Wildwood Sanitarium](https://www.wildwoodsanitarium.com/)

 

Ouija Board
[Ouija Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija)