Real ghosts. Real family. No exaggeration.

We’re sharing some of the most bone-chilling, unexplained encounters our family has ever experienced, and trust us, these aren’t your average ghost stories.

We’re talking three haunted houses across Massachusetts, a colonial-era ghost boy, a menacing fireman spirit repeatedly seen, a creature crawling across the bedroom wall, and even a balloon with a mind of its own. There’s paranormal texting, disappearing baby monitors, and something that tried to lure one of us off a fourth-story balcony.

These are the kinds of stories that stick with you. They make you sleep with the light on. They make you wonder just how thin the veil between the living and the dead really is.

This is a deeply personal episode of Inherited Hauntings, our mother-daughter podcast where we explore the strange, the spooky, and the inherited weirdness that runs in the family. Join us if you dare... as our other daughter Kenna joins the show to share her true and terrifying encounters.

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THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

From the infamous ruins of Danvers State Lunatic Asylum in Massachusetts to the ghost-infested corridors of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and Linda Vista Hospital, this episode dives deep into the haunted history of Americas creepiest asylums. Expect chilling tales of lobotomy lore, disturbing medical practices, and real-life encounters with paranormal activity that still haunts hospital halls today.

You’ll hear the true story of a night-shift doctor who witnessed something he cannot explain and probably wishes he could forget. Plus, don’t miss Nancy’s hilariously embarrassing run-in with something not quite paranormal… but definitely haunting.

The walls remember. And sometimes, they whisper back.
Step inside… if you dare.

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

In this eerie and unexpectedly personal episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dig into the mysterious world of extrasensory perception (ESP)—and reveal a long-buried family secret that might explain a strange pattern we never fully understood… until now.

From unnerving premonition dreams to chilling psychic warnings before real-life tragedies—like the Aberfan mining disaster of 1966 and the morning of 9/11—we explore how the mind might be more connected to the future than we realize.

You’ll hear about:

• Abraham Lincoln’s haunting dream before his assassination
• Real research on psychic phenomena from Harvard and Cornell University
• The CIA’s classified Stargate Project (yes, the one with remote viewers)
• And the moment we realized… we might not be imagining any of this

Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or just curious about premonitions, prophetic dreams, psychic abilities, and government experiments, this episode blends true stories, scientific intrigue, and a dash of creepy fun.

Hit play—and ask yourself: What have your dreams been trying to tell you?

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

Is the Ouija board just a spooky party game, or a dangerous portal to something far more sinister? In this episode, we dive into the mysterious world of spirit boards with a mix of eerie history, cultural lore, real-life hauntings, and hard science. From the Victorian roots of the Ouija board to the chilling case behind Spain’s most famous police documented haunting, we explore the stories that have terrified and fascinated people for over a century.

Mother and daughter go head-to-head in a spirited debate: one’s a skeptic with a side-eye for the supernatural, the other’s not so sure it’s all just cardboard and coincidence. You'll hear chilling anecdotes, surprising research behind the ideomotor effect, and why the Ouija board still stirs up fear in the age of Wi-Fi.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just Ouija board-curious, this episode will make you think twice before picking up that planchette.

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

They were just driving home on a dark deserted highway... until the lights followed them.
In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dive into one of the most chilling and iconic UFO encounters in history: the alien abduction of Betty and Barney Hill.

Join us as we explore the strange events of that September night in 1961—when a quiet drive through New Hampshire’s White Mountains turned into a terrifying close encounter of the fourth kind. Missing time. Star maps. Hypnosis. Gray aliens. The Hills’ story has it all—and it became the blueprint for countless alien abduction stories that followed.

We’ll unpack the case from all angles:
Creepy details straight from their hypnosis sessions
Psychological theories and skeptics’ takes
Why this case still haunts UFO researchers today

Whether you're a true believer in extraterrestrials, a skeptic, or just love a good unsolved mystery, this episode will have you looking twice at the night sky.

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

In this delightfully disturbing episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy take on the unnerving world of haunted dolls—from the infamous Annabelle (yes, that Annabelle) to lesser-known but equally cursed toy box nightmares from around the globe.

We dig into the real story behind the raggedy origin of Annabelle, plus we explore the legends of Robert the Doll, Okiku, and a few haunted cuties you’ve probably never heard of… but might want to avoid on eBay.

And in a shocking twist, one of us would absolutely adopt a haunted doll if given the chance. The other? Not sleeping tonight.

🧸 Creepy dolls, true hauntings, questionable decisions, and mother-daughter mayhem—it’s all in a day's pod.

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

In this hair-raising episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy dig into the true story that inspired the 2013 horror hit The Conjuring—a chilling tale of the Perron family’s terrifying experiences in a secluded Rhode Island farmhouse during the 1970s. Spoiler: the real-life hauntings were way less CGI.

But here’s the twist: one of us actually went to the real house. Yep—the house. We’re talking firsthand vibes, creepy chills, and energy you can’t shake.
We compare the real-life events to the Hollywood version, talk spirits vs. screenwriters, and share what it felt like to stand in the same spot where some of the strangest paranormal events in American history went down.

🎥 Movie breakdowns. True hauntings. Creepy travel. Paranormal hot takes.
This one’s not for the faint of heart—or the easily possessed.

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

In this wildly entertaining episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy tackle one of the most chaotic paranormal forces out there: poltergeists. We dive into the real-life poltergeist activity that rocked a New York family and inspired the 1982 movie Poltergeist (spoiler alert: it was not just about a haunted TV).

From flying objects to popping screw cap bottle tops—this story is as hilarious as it is bone-chilling. We break it down, crack each other up, and even throw in a review of the movie (tangents and popcorn included).

Plus, we share some of our own unexplained poltergeist-y moments that may or may not involve household items going rogue and blaming the pets.

💥 True stories. Creepy chaos. Mom-daughter laughs. Paranormal sass.
If your house ever felt “off,” this episode’s for you.

THE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.