Author Joni Mayhan, the self-described “Ghost Magnet,” joins Splintered Spirits to reveal why some people attract spirits—and why spirit communication isn’t always fun.In this episode of Splintered Spirits, Gary and John talk with paranormal author and investigator Joni Mayhan, whose book Ghost Magnet explores what happens when spirits attach themselves to the living. With more than twenty titles on hauntings and spirit communication, Joni has built a reputation for capturing compelling EVPs, documenting haunted history, and pulling back the curtain on attachments that can turn dangerous.She shares how she first discovered her sensitivity, what it means to live as a “ghost magnet,” and the chilling story of the entity she calls the Soul Collector. We also dive into her work on Hanover Haunting, the eerie tales of Haunted New Harmony, and her insights from Signs of Spirits.Not every ghost story is comforting. Some forms of spirit communication are unsettling, frightening, and even harmful. Joni explains how she navigates those encounters, how to tell the difference between a sign from a loved one and something darker, and why respecting the unknown is just as important as seeking answers.If you’re curious about why spirits linger, how investigators separate fact from folklore, and what it feels like to be a true “ghost magnet,” this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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