Spirit Switchboard Episode #157
April 24th, 2026
A Ghost In the Room
Guest: Ann McDougall
This week, Spirit Switchboard welcomes Ann McDougall, author of A Ghost in the Room: Supernatural Adventures in Historic Houses. From uncanny moments in historic homes to conversations around mediumship and afterlife connection, Ann shares the stories, insights, and experiences that continue to shape how we understand spirit and our enduring bonds with loved ones beyond this life.
Guest Bio:
Ann McDougall is a writer, actor, and graphic designer living in Toronto.With nearly 20 years of experience working in historic house museums,she is passionate about historic spaces and the strange and wonderful ways in which they shape our modern lives. Her writing has appeared in The National Post and was longlisted for the 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize.
Guest Links:
Website: https://annmcdougall.com/
Book:https://www.tidewaterpress.ca/ghost-in-the-room/
Host Links:
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