175: The Not-So-Scary Side of Ghosts with Rebekah the Ghost Guide
Paranormal educator, TikTok creator, and author Rebekah Carmichael (The Ghost Guide) joins us for a thoughtful, funny conversation about ghosts, haunted history, spirit companions, and why curiosity is often more powerful than fear.
Ghosts don't have to be terrifying.
This week we're joined by paranormal educator, content creator, and author Rebekah Carmichael, better known as The Ghost Guide, for one of our favorite conversations yet.
Rebekah has built a huge following by making the paranormal approachable, thoughtful, and yes... even fun.
Her new book, The Not-So-Scary Guide to Ghosts, encourages readers to replace fear with curiosity, and that's exactly what we explore in this episode.
Together we discuss:
Why ghosts aren't always the scary part
How history and hauntings are deeply connected
What makes a great ghost tour (and what tour guides sometimes get wrong)
Why empathy matters, whether you're talking about the living or the dead
Spirit companions, haunted houses, and learning to see paranormal experiences in a new light
Bras, yay or nay?
Along the way we laugh, swap ghost stories, accidentally become friends, and discover that maybe the most important lesson isn't how to find ghosts... it's how to treat them.
Whether you're a lifelong paranormal investigator, a history buff, or someone who's still a little nervous about things that go bump in the night, this conversation is packed with fascinating perspectives and plenty of laughs,
So, grab your Bojangles Chicken and a little bourbon (or sweet tea) and join us where… The Activity Continues.
Chapter Markers
00:00:17 Intro!
00:06:00 Rebekah Joins
00:09:52 Ghost Walks
00:13:09 The Book
00:18:39 How the Book Came About
00:32:55 Checking in with Your Baseline
00:39:32 Protection
00:43:50 Jenny Wade
00:54:42 Investigations
00:58:21 Importance of Mental Health
01:13:00 After Thoughts
Episode links:
Rebekah Carmichael (The Ghost Guide): https://rebekahtheghostguide.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rebekahtheghostguide
https://www.patreon.com/rebekahtheghostguide
https://www.youtube.com/@RebekahTheGhostGuide
https://www.tiktok.com/@rebekahtheghostguide
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The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.
This episode was recorded on July 26,2026, and released on August 6, 2026.
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If you are seeking assistance for activity in your home or business, we recommend researching reputable investigators or professionals in your local area. Some people choose to begin by asking for recommendations at local metaphysical shops or spiritual community centers.
Credits:
Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons
Guest: Rebekah Carmichael, The Ghost Guide
Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/
Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West
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What if ghost hunting felt more like a cozy adventure than a chilling ordeal?
In The Not-So-Scary Guide to Ghosts (Adams Media; July 28; $20), TikTok sensation Rebekah Carmichael, known to fans as “The Ghost Guide,” invites readers to explore the paranormal with curiosity, confidence, and a sense of play. With a rapidly growing audience drawn to her warm, approachable take on ghost hunting, Rebekah has built a platform around making the supernatural feel accessible—and even friendly.
Now, she brings that signature voice to the page in a beginner-friendly guide that offers practical instruction and easy to follow steps on connecting with the paranormal. The Not-So-Scary Guide to Ghosts offers readers an inviting entry point into the spirit world, with tips for finding and communicating with ghosts, Ghostly Go-Tos and stories from Rebekah’s personal experiences with the supernatural.
Readers will learn how to navigate spiritual frequency and density, the different types of entities, how to ground energy through mindfulness, discover the seven psychic senses, protective practices like shielding, and more. Perfect for the ghost-curious and fans of cozy spooky content, this book satisfies our appetite for the mystical and paranormal—without the fear factor.
