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Lacey Reinhardt is the owner and operator of Haunted STL Tours and the Host of the American Spirits Podcast. Patrick and Lacey discuss paranormal tourism, ethics and cultural sensitivity in the paranormal field, \\u201cghost hunter\\u201d stereotypes, and so many delicious tangents! Visit BigSeance.com/140 for more info!

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In this episode:

Episode Teaser :00

Intro 1:02

Welcome, Lacey Reinhardt! 1:35

I met Lacey this winter at Troy Taylor\\u2019s Dead of Winter Conference! 4:11\\xa0 \\xa0

Lacey has a background in Veterinary Medicine, and working with service animals helped her to realize the power in non-verbal communication. Working with animals led to an interest in the paranormal. 5:50

From the beginning, Lacey grew up not fitting the mold. 9:00

Lacey quit her day job to follow her passion! She\\u2019s learned how to make connections and ask questions along the way. 11:16

Paranormal burnout and the business of paranormal investigation. 13:45

Do hobby paranormal investigators really contribute to the study of the paranormal? 16:50

Conflicting thoughts about \\u201cghost hunter\\u201d stereotypes 17:52

The problem with declaring evidence and artifacts as paranormal (or not) 19:02

Paranormal \\u201cEdutainment\\u201d 23:57

An interesting conversation about politics and being able to work with folks from all sides of the political spectrum. 27:43

Lacey has a conspiracy theorist side.\\xa031:15

Lacey\\u2019s philosophy? \\u201cDon\\u2019t be poopy.\\u201d 32:48

Pet peeves of paranormal tourism (including a lack of ethics and a lack of standardization.) 33:10

Judging and the rolling of eyes in the paranormal. 39:09

Lacey has strong opinions on how to communicate with spirits and what not to do. Also, cultural sensitivity in the paranormal field. 41:32

A tangent on Ego, 23 and Me, and Heritage 49:24

More on Haunted STL Tours and the American Spirits Podcast. 53:23

Lacey\\u2019s final thoughts 56:40

Updated information on the American Spirits Podcast and upcoming Haunted STL tours! 57:49

A special THANK YOU to\\xa0Patreon supporters\\xa0at the Super Paranerd and\\xa0Parlor Guest\\xa0level! 58:35

Outro 1:00:06

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For more on Lacey Reinhardt

HauntedSTLtours.com

Haunted STL Tours\\xa0on Facebook

American Spirits Podcast on Facebook

Twitter: @HauntedSTL

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