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About What's Haunting You?
A podcast where we work on healing that which haunts us. When we focus on our health & wellness by addressing what haunts us, physically, spiritually, psychologically, emotionally, even paranormally, we demonstrate our commitment to living a fuller & more meaningful life. Micah is a grandmother, Energy Guide & Body Worker with a degree in Holistic Psychology. Using her lifetime of experience and education, she gets candid about how she's learned to alchemize and transmute her own traumas, abuses, mistakes, unhealthy patterns and fears. We are stronger than what's happened to us. MsMicah.com
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- Ms. Micah
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- en
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- First episode
- 1 Sept 2025
- Latest episode
- 21 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
21 Oct 2026
The Hauntings, History, and Lore of the Hotel San Carlos
After touring the Hotel San Carlos years ago I wrote an online article about it which can be found archived on my Patreon. I went back a few times and felt prompted to look more deeply into the history and lore to see what the hauntings could actually be. Thank you for your patience this season, I have a lot to share for next season as I have had a lot to learn and address personally this year. I'm nervous and excited to share the incredible story and what it taught me in Season 3. Please like and subscribe to find out what new mysteries and possible truths are coming! Written and produced by me. Sound and production assistance by Jim Hesterman. All information can be found here: MsMicah.com (https://www.msmicah.com/) Arizona Republic Article 1928 (https://azcentral.newspapers.com/newspage/116831127/) https://dtphx.org/post/the-san-carlos-hotel-s-spooky-past-meet-its-famous-enduring-guests (https://dtphx.org/post/the-san-carlos-hotel-s-spooky-past-meet-its-famous-enduring-guests) https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/10/25/arizonas-indian-boarding-school-history (https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/10/25/arizonas-indian-boarding-school-history) https://www.phoenix.org/valley_history/hotel-san-carlos-a-haunted-history/article_7a9f272b-ce40-5536-aee6-d8438dac9c13.html (https://www.phoenix.org/valley_history/hotel-san-carlos-a-haunted-history/article_7a9f272b-ce40-5536-aee6-d8438dac9c13.html) https://phoenixghosts.com/the-hotel-san-carlos/ (https://phoenixghosts.com/the-hotel-san-carlos/)
15 May 2026
'WHY?' Update - Reconciling With What No Longer Works - Alchemizing Abuse & Trauma
My life circumstances have been forcing me to face pain I had long buried in order to alchemize it with the intent to create a better, more sustainable way of holding space for unspoken stories of trauma, abuse, or even confessions, stories we hold back only because we love others and know our story will hurt someone else. When is protection self-harm? Where is the balance? These along with how to alchemize our pain that we've held on to in order to protect the innocent are things going to be exploring next along with sharing anonymous stories in a healing space. Algol and the New Moon in Taurus are impacting us in a major way right now. If you want to know more about the mythology of the "Demon Star" Algol and how it impacts us now there's an excellent podcast you can listen to: Algol / with Amaya Rourke - starnightdwell (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n5Thc4pdL0aT3MlaUFinC?si=Qs2dSFleT_-BvYqNp7n18g) . Go to MsMicah.com (https://msmicah.com/) to follow my other channels to hear more of the private stories. You willalso find my email or texting options if you want a story shared.
25 Feb 2026
The Meanings of Love - Pt. 2 (Exploring the Different Words For Love - The Last Four)
Concluding with the last four (Greek) words for love. The second episode will focus on the more romantic forms of love including, Ludus, Eros, Mania, and Pragma. Let’s explore how these can all show up in different types of relationships and how relationships can develop different forms of love. I wanted to conclude by talking about how I’ve experienced all these different forms of love and how the best relationship I’ve ever had has all of the healthy forms of love and what that looks like to me from my experience(s). I’d love to hear any questions, comments, examples from your own life, or future topic ideas. Please comment here or for more private messages you can email whatshauntingyou@gmail.com (http://whatshauntingyou@gmail.com/) or text 480-382-7596. Thank you to Jim Hesterman (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) for his help with audio and visual production. MsMicah.com (https://www.msmicah.com/love) References can be found in my Substack and Patreon posts via my website.
13 Feb 2026
The Three Factors That Created Valentine's Day
Any holiday that revolves around gratitude has my attention and love is a favorite topic of mine so for this bonus episode I just want to briefly share the three factors that likely played into the creation of Valentine’s Day. Plus, this bonus episode feels like a nice filling to the sandwich of my love episodes right now, with the second part of “The Meanings of Love” coming out at the end of the month. Learning the history of something we feel programmed to celebrate helps me appreciate it more while also feeling more empowered to celebrate it in the way I want to and not the way I’m told to. Personally, I deeply respect the choices of St. Valentine and I’m excited about the upcoming Spring season but can leave the rest. For example, I didn’t realize St. Valentine was the patron saint of more than love before doing research on this episode! One of my hobbies is curating music for different kinds of playlists. Looking for romantic playlists? Visit my Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/user/12162974580) profile or Tidal (https://tidal.com/@msmicah). Go to my website if you want to message me here or at MsMicah.com (https://www.msmicah.com/) with questions, comments or show ideas, or email at whatshauntingyou@gmail.com . Thank you to Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) for audio and visual production.
11 Feb 2026
The Meanings of Love - Pt. 1 (Exploring the Different Words For Love - The First Four)
**Since February is a month of purification and love and with all that’s going on in the world, I wanted to begin season two with a focus on the different Greek and Latin words for love. I have found it easier to understand love when I can break them down into different types and apparently, psychology is doing this more and more as well. There are eight main forms of love that I’m going to focus on in the first two episodes of this season. What each one is when it’s healthy and what the unhealthy version looks like.**Edit: This first episode covers the meaning along with the healthy and unhealth expressions of Philautia, Agape, Storge, and Philia and how they shape our early life as well as how that impacts us as adults. I hope you can appreciate why understanding how love operates for each of us is an important topic, especially right now. I’d love to hear any questions, comments, examples from your own life, or future topic ideas. Please comment here or for more private messages you can email whatshauntingyou@gmail.com (http://whatshauntingyou@gmail.com) or text 480-382-7596. For the video version you can go to my YouTube (https://youtu.be/2T9nj6GK-mA). Thank you to Jim Hesterman (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) help with audio and visual production. MsMicah.com (https://www.msmicah.com/love)
23 Dec 2025
Yule Monsters, Christmas Ghost Stories & Romcoms - 'WHY?' Holiday Bonus
Thank you to those of you sharing my podcast! This bonus episode had to be a quick recording due to life circumstances but I wanted to sum up some research I did on the history of the popularity of telling ghost stories at Christmas time and during Yule. Of course, how these got me thinking about the popularity of romcoms. Please forgive the quailty of the recording. Fran, the blogger I mention can be found at: www.whingewhingewine.co.uk.
17 Nov 2025
Mercury Retrograde - Are the Planets Out To Get Us? - WHY? *Bonus*
"Don't text your ex." Is that sound advice or just click bait? In this episode of "What's Haunting You?" I share some thoughts on the current, disruptive energies and how to feel empowered during times of chaos or confusion. Questions or topic requests? Email us at whatshauntingyou@gmail.com (mailto:whatshauntingyou@gmail.com) "What's Haunting You?" is written, produced, and hosted by Ms Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/) Visual and audio production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
27 Oct 2025
WHY Bonus - Alewives, Wortcunners & Witches - Oh My!
I was excited to use Halloween as an excuse to talk about Alewives and how they likely became the blueprint to the scary witch trope we know today. I share a bit of a medieval poem used to disparage a female brew master at the beginning just for fun but you can skip that and go to 4:12 for the podcast. Happy Halloween! Message us at whatshauntingyou@gmail.com (mailto:whatshauntingyou@gmail.com) for questions and topic ideas. Written, Hosted and Produced by me: MsMicah.com (https://MsMicah.com) Audio and Visual Production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) Resources: The Tunning of Eleanor Running - Poetry Foundation (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45172/the-tunning-of-elenor-rumming) E-text of John Skelton's The Tunnyng of Elynour Rummyng (https://www.luminarium.org/editions/elynour.htm) Why Did Women Stop Dominating the Beer Industry - Smithonian Magazine (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/women-used-dominate-beer-industry-until-witch-accusations-started-pouring-180977171/) For Centuries, Women Dominated the Brewing Industry - Atlas Obscura (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/women-making-beer) Bubbling Brews and Broomsticks: How Alewives Became the Stereotypical Witch (https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/bubbling-brews-broomsticks-021539) Judith M. Bennett - Ale, Beer, and Brewsters in England - Women's Work in A Changing World, 1300-1600-Oxford University Press, USA (1996) PDF (https://www.scribd.com/document/409935619/Judith-M-Bennett-Ale-Beer-and-Brewsters-in-England-Women-s-Work-in-a-Changing-World-1300-1600-Oxford-University-Press-USA-1996-pdf#page=1) Alewives in Oxford: A History of Female Brewing - Museum of Oxford (https://museumofoxford.org/alewives-in-oxford-a-history-of-female-brewing/) Witchhunts in Early Modern Europe - Gendercide.Org (https://www.gendercide.org/case_witchhunts.html) The History of Midwifery and Childbirth in America: A Time Line (https://www.midwiferytoday.com/web-article/history-midwifery-childbirth-america-time-line/) Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers (Contemporary Classics) 2010 - Barbara Ehrenreich & Deirdre English (https://riffraffpvd.com/witches-midwives-and-nurses-a-history-of-women-healers-contemporary-classics/) The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners: The Healing Power of Medicinal Plants - (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13154249-the-herbal-lore-of-wise-women-and-wortcunners?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_22) Wolf-Dieter Storl (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13154249-the-herbal-lore-of-wise-women-and-wortcunners?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_22) Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/403846.Caliban_and_the_Witch) Silvia Federici (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/403846.Caliban_and_the_Witch) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
22 Oct 2025
WHY Mini-Episode - Scorpio Season Story
We're getting deeper into the darkness now. With that in mind I wanted to briefly share a paranormal experience I had and what it taught me. I'm hoping my message comes across in the spirit of which it's conveyed. We all have our place in the world and areas in which we excel but it doesn't mean "gifts" are exclusive. I will be taking the rest of the year off for the holidays but will post bonus episodes as I'm able. Please like and subscribe to watch or listen as I'm able to post them. Then in 2026 I'll have a more consistent schedule now that I know more about what I want to create here. Thank you!! Ms. Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/) Questions and suggestions? Email whatshauntingyou@gmail.com. Audio and Visual Production: Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
14 Oct 2025
WHY - Ancestors and Death Journeys
Expanding on the previous episode where we discussed liminal spaces, in this episode we look at how different cultures viewed the journey of death as well as transitions in life. How did their beliefs shape our world now? Is there anything we can still learn from them? References: Those Terrifying Liminal Spaces: Reflections on Not Knowing (https://www.theliminalityproject.org/2019/03/11/those-terrifying-liminal-spaces-reflections-on-not-knowing/) The Psychopomp Guide (https://www.psychopomps.org/psychopomp-guide.html) Norse Mythology: Valhalla (https://norse-mythology.org/cosmology/valhalla/) The Tibetan Book of the Dead - A Tour (https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/sp-1550110798#:~:text=Three%20of%20the%20six%20bardos%20are%20of%20states%20of%20life,said%2C%20depending%20upon%20the%20individual) The Final Journey : Crossing the Styx (https://www.hellenic.org.au/post/the-final-journey-crossing-the-styx#:~:text=In%20ancient%20Greek%20mythology%2C%20the,black%20robes%2C%20were%20principally%20women) Aztec God Xolotl - Overview and Mythology (https://study.com/learn/lesson/xolotl-god-myth-symbol.html#:~:text=Xolotl%20was%20the%20god%20of,Aztec%20form%20of%20the%20underworld.) Questions and suggestions? Email whatshauntingyou@gmail.com (mailto:whatshauntingyou@gmail.com). Audio and Visual Production: Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) MsMicah.com (https://MsMicah.com) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
14 Oct 2025
What's Haunting You? (WHY) Trailer
An introduction and invitation to my podcast, "What's Haunting You?".
7 Oct 2025
WHY - Liminal Spaces, What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Only recently did I realize what liminal spaces were when I was going through a liminal space myself. Liminal spaces can change who you are physically, psychologically, and spiritually so understanding when you're experiencing a liminal space and what to expect can make this time so much easier. Questions and suggestions? Email whatshauntingyou@gmail.com (mailto:whatshauntingyou@gmail.com). Audio and Visual Production: Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) MsMicah.com (https://MsMicah.com) References: Thin Places: Where the Veil Between This World and Another Is Thin (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shifting-forward/202208/thin-places-where-the-veil-between-world-and-another-is-thin) Thin Places and Liminal Spaces in Celtic Culture (https://silvotherapy.co.uk/articles/thin-places-and-liminal-spaces-in-celtic-culture) Samhain (Samain) - The Celtic roots of Halloween (https://www.newgrange.com/samhain.htm) Samhain: Goddesses Tlachtga & the Morrígan (https://kespwriting.blogspot.com/2019/10/samhain-goddesses-tlachtga-morrigan.html) Irish-American Witchcraft: Fairies and Samhain (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/2019/10/irish-american-witchcraft-fairies-and-samhain/) Tlachtga - The Hill of Ward & The Samhain Fire (https://celticmke.com/CelticMKE-Blog/Samhain-Tlachtga.htm) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
30 Sept 2025
WHY - Fear State vs. Love State - Where Our Power Lies
We tend to forget what we're capable of and unfortunately, we often forget our strength and power when we need to remember it most. In this episode we explore the basics of what happens to our brain and body when in different emotional states, especially what fear does to us over time. Send questions and suggestions to: whatshauntingyou@gmail.com To look into the supernatural examples of humanity's power given in this episode see: TV Show: Kindred Spirits Season 3 episode 1 "No Salvation", Kindred Spirits Season 5 episode 2 "Zombie Boy". Podcast: Haunted Objects podcast episode 4 "Opening the Dybbuk Box at 3am (Gone Wrong!) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJJ0s0eliHc)" Books: "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker (https://giftoffear.com/book) and "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" by Malcolm Gladwell (https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/blink/9780316172325/) Other Resources: "You're Not the Average of the Five People You Surround Yourself With (https://medium.com/the-mission/youre-not-the-average-of-the-five-people-you-surround-yourself-with-f21b817f6e69)" "Brain Waves Synchronize When People Interact (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brain-waves-synchronize-when-people-interact/)" CranioSacral Therapy (https://www.upledger.com/) "The Physics of Death (and What Happens to Your Energy When You Die) (https://futurism.com/the-physics-of-death)" "The Science Behind Emotional Energy: Exploring the Vibrations of Our Emotional World (https://www.ei-magazine.com/post/the-science-behind-emotional-energy-exploring-the-vibrations-of-our-emotional-world)" Produced, Written, and Hosted by Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/) Audio and Visual Production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
23 Sept 2025
WHY - Mini-Episode - The Harmony of Autumn
Every third episode will be a bonus mini or teaser episode in the future. This mini-episode talks about how to use the upcoming energy in your favor. Send suggestions and questions to: whatshauntingyou@gmail.com Hosted, Written, and Produced by Ms. Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/) Audio and Visual Production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/). Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
16 Sept 2025
WHY - Shadow Work - Part Two
There's a lot of trendy information shared online regarding Shadow Work that sometimes oversimplifies the process. In this two part series Micah explores Shadow Work and her own experiences with it along with the tools that have helped her. Part Two gives examples of how you know it may be a good time to address Shadow Work as well as what can support your healing journey. Micah also gives an example of what awakened her to her journey as well as a tool that has continued to help her. Questions or topic requests? Email us at whatshauntingyou@gmail.com "What's Haunting You?" is written, produced, and hosted by Ms Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/). Visual and audio production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/). Sources: Author of The Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker: https://gdba.com/ (https://gdba.com/) https://www.thesap.org.uk/articles-on-jungian-psychology-2/about-analysis-and-therapy/the-shadow/ (https://www.thesap.org.uk/articles-on-jungian-psychology-2/about-analysis-and-therapy/the-shadow/) https://psyche.co/guides/three-ways-to-get-in-touch-with-your-shadow-self (https://psyche.co/guides/three-ways-to-get-in-touch-with-your-shadow-self) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-shadow-work (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-shadow-work) https://neurishwellness.com/dissociation-vs-disassociation/ (https://neurishwellness.com/dissociation-vs-disassociation/) Healer Mentioned in Podcast: https://deeprootconnections.com/ (https://deeprootconnections.com/) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
9 Sept 2025
WHY - Shadow Work - Part One
There's a lot of trendy information shared online regarding Shadow Work that sometimes oversimplifies the process. In this two part series Micah explores Shadow Work and her own experiences with it along with the tools that have helped her. Part One discusses what Shadow Work actually is and why we would want to commit to this work. Micah explains at what point it's especially important to get professional assistance from a licensed mental health professional and what to look for when needing assistance on your healing journey. Questions or topic requests? Email us at whatshauntingyou@gmail.com "What's Haunting You?" is written, produced, and hosted by Ms Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/). Visual and audio production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/). Sources: Author of The Gift of Fear, Gavin de Becker: https://gdba.com/ (https://gdba.com/) https://www.thesap.org.uk/articles-on-jungian-psychology-2/about-analysis-and-therapy/the-shadow/ (https://www.thesap.org.uk/articles-on-jungian-psychology-2/about-analysis-and-therapy/the-shadow/) https://psyche.co/guides/three-ways-to-get-in-touch-with-your-shadow-self (https://psyche.co/guides/three-ways-to-get-in-touch-with-your-shadow-self) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-shadow-work (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-shadow-work) https://neurishwellness.com/dissociation-vs-disassociation/ (https://neurishwellness.com/dissociation-vs-disassociation/) Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
2 Sept 2025
WHY - Let's Talk About Dreams
Micah is an active dreamer and is often asked to explain or interpret dreams. For the first official episode, let's talk about dreams, especially the ones that haunt us! This could easily be a longer episode but for now we'll address the most common aspects of dreams that Micah is asked about. Questions or topic requests? Email us at whatshauntingyou@gmail.com "What's Haunting You?" is written, produced, and hosted by Ms Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/). Visual and audio production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/). Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
1 Sept 2025
Introduction to the 'What's Haunting You?' (WHY) Podcast
In this Intro episode Micah explains a little of her background and why she's starting a podcast that focuses on healing the things that seem to haunt us, (inside and outside of us). Micah has learned that the most profound and empowering healing often comes from an alchemal approach, transmuting our pain into power and our fears into acts of tremendous courage. It's also one of the greatest ways to get to know ourselves and like ourselves better. Questions or topic requests? Email us at whatshauntingyou@gmail.com "What's Haunting You?" is written, produced, and hosted by Ms Micah (https://www.msmicah.com/). Visual and audio production by Jim Hesterman Photography (https://www.jimhesterman.com/). Music is "So This Is It" by Ty Simon. Purchased on Artlist Pro License #406064
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