Academic Afterlife: Studying Spirits with Science, Part One | The Grave Talks
Aug 23, 2026 · 30m
Summary
Heather Lee Landon, a PhD in paranormal science, discusses her lifelong spiritual connection with her deceased grandfather and her unexpected recovery from stage five kidney disease. She shares her professional journey with the Warren Legacy Foundation and details investigations at Gettysburg and Nevada ghost towns. Landon also explores the intersection of mental health and hauntings, advocating for medical evaluations before paranormal inquiries to ensure client safety.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Episode Introduction
Heather's Early Experiences with Her Grandfather
Clarifying Apparitions and the Role of Dolls
Healing from Kidney Disease and Doctor Reactions
Spirit Dynamics and Residual Energy
Theories on Why Spirits Stay Behind
Career Path and Joining the Warren Legacy Foundation
Scientific Approach and Investigating Illness
Mental Health and Paranormal Attraction
Ghostly Encounters at Gettysburg
Investigating Ghost Towns and EVP Experiments
Part Two Teaser and Closing Sponsors
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