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&#39;t have to be terrifying.This week we&#39;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&#39;s exactly what we explore in this episode.Together we discuss:Why ghosts aren&#39;t always the scary partHow history and hauntings are deeply connectedWhat makes a great ghost tour (and what tour guides sometimes get wrong)Why empathy matters, whether you&#39;re talking about the living or the deadSpirit companions, haunted houses, and learning to see paranormal experiences in a new lightBras, yay or nay?Along the way we laugh, swap ghost stories, accidentally become friends, and discover that maybe the most important lesson isn&#39;t how to find ghosts... it&#39;s how to treat them.Whether you&#39;re a lifelong paranormal investigator, a history buff, or someone who&#39;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 Markers00:00:17 Intro!00:06:00 Rebekah Joins00:09:52 Ghost Walks00:13:09 The Book00:18:39 How the Book Came About00:32:55 Checking in with Your Baseline00:39:32 Protection00:43:50 Jenny Wade00:54:42 Investigations00:58:21 Importance of Mental Health01:13:00 After ThoughtsEpisode links:Rebekah Carmichael (The Ghost Guide): https://rebekahtheghostguide.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rebekahtheghostguidehttps://www.patreon.com/rebekahtheghostguidehttps://www.youtube.com/@RebekahTheGhostGuidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@rebekahtheghostguide  Grab a copy of The Not-So-Scary Guide to Ghostshttps://link.amazon/B0fbR5MlB Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. 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.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave us a review, and tell a fellow ghost-loving friend about The Activity Continues.Disclaimer:We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions.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 SimmonsGuest: Rebekah Carmichael, The Ghost GuideProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa WestAffiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: <a hr