In this episode, author Shelby McFadden takes us on a journey through the haunted threads that weave together her writing, ancestry, and everyday life. We talk about the real ghost stories that inspired her latest book, her writing routine as a mother, and how her connection to ancestral magic and tarot informs both her creativity and her healing. Shelby opens up about the mental health challenges that come with being a sensitive storyteller and how writing has become both her anchor and outlet.

Whether you're drawn to the paranormal, the creative process, or the honest balancing act of motherhood and magic—this episode is for you.

We cover:

What inspired her latest book
Her writing routine and creative rituals
The role of motherhood and its affect on being an author
Ancestry and inherited magic
How tarot influences her intuition and process
Mental health and the emotional cost of sensitivity
Finding grounding as both a writer and a mother
And of course Real ghost stories and how to protect yourself from dark spirits.

Grab a cup of tea (or something stronger) and settle in for ghost stories, deep truths, and the sacred art of telling them.

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https://www.instagram.com/shelbynicoleauthor/

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