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Through the Forest with Jennifer Silva: Haunting Tales & Ballads

Through the Forest with Jennifer Silva: Haunting Tales & Ballads

By: Jennifer Silva
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A storytelling podcast hosted by singer-songwriter Jennifer Silva that blends true tales - drawn from Silva's own brushes with the paranormal and her fascination with the dark corners of history - with an intimate, acoustic performance of an original ballad that echoes the story just told. Moody, immersive and deeply personal, Through the Forest is where ghost stories meet gothic folk, inviting listeners to follow the music deeper into the unknown.


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Episodes
  • Episode 4: Madame Sonja
    Sep 12 2025

    In this episode of Through the Forest, Jennifer Silva explores the mysterious history of fortune-telling and tarot. She shares a personal story of Mrs. Bouchelle, a gifted reader who delivered chilling and unforgettable predictions—including some to her own mother. Jennifer then sits down with the remarkable Madame Sonja, a medium whose reading forever changed her life. Together, they discuss mediumship, tarot as a tool for self-guidance, and how to begin exploring these ancient practices for yourself. The episode concludes with Jennifer’s performance of her original song Madame Sonja.

    Tell us your ghost story!

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    @sheissilva

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    59 mins
  • Episode 3: Voodooienne
    Sep 12 2025

    In this episode of Through the Forest, Jennifer Silva dives into the haunted history of New Orleans—uncovering tales of alleged vampires, their chilling crimes, and the enduring power of the legendary Marie Laveau. She also shares her own ghostly encounter at the Melrose Mansion in 2018, a story that lingers long after her stay ended… with Emily, the hotel’s night manager corroborating her experience. The episode concludes with Jennifer’s original song Voodooienne, a haunting plea to the voodoo queen for guidance in this life.


    Tell us your ghost story!

    Support the show

    www.sheissilva.com

    @sheissilva

    @throughtheforestpodcast


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    47 mins
  • Episode 2: Hanging Ladies
    Sep 12 2025

    In this episode of Through the Forest, Jennifer Silva journeys into the haunted past of Bristol, Rhode Island, where history and the supernatural collide. Featuring a chilling vision experienced by her mother, JoAnn Silva, this episode reveals one of the most disturbing encounters in the family’s ghost story legacy. The episode closes with Jennifer’s performance of her original song Purgatory Road, inspired by Rhode Island’s haunted landscapes and themes of forgiveness.

    Tell us your ghost story!

    Support the show

    www.sheissilva.com

    @sheissilva

    @throughtheforestpodcast


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    36 mins
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