Episode 23: Spirits Beyond the Asylum – Investigating Hauntings Near Traverse City State Hospital

Do the spirits of the asylum still linger nearby?

In this episode, Josh and psychic medium Tammy Schuster investigate a massage therapy office near the former Traverse City State Hospital, also known as the Northern Michigan Asylum. The office owner reports unexplained phenomena: doors opening and closing on their own, the scent of cigarette smoke without a source, and sightings of apparitions.

The Traverse City State Hospital, established in 1885 and closed in 1989, was designed under the Kirkbride Plan, emphasizing natural light and air circulation for patient treatment. Over its century-long operation, the hospital housed thousands of patients and has since been repurposed as The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Despite renovations, many believe the spirits of former patients still linger .

During their investigation:

• Tammy senses residual energies that may be connected to the asylum’s past.
• Josh captures potential EVPs and notes fluctuations in EMF readings.
• The team explores whether the reported hauntings are linked to displaced spirits from the nearby hospital.

Join us as we delve into the mysteries surrounding this location and attempt to uncover the truth behind these unsettling experiences.