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In 2008, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander fell into a week-long coma from a rare and severe case of E. coli bacterial meningitis. His doctors gave him almost no chance of survival. What he experienced during that week changed everything he believed as a scientist, and became the bestselling book Proof of Heaven. In this conversation, Sarah and Jane sit down with Eben to talk about what his near-death experience revealed about consciousness, love, and the nature of the soul. He describes the brain as a transceiver rather than the source of the mind, and shares why he believes life reviews, shared death experiences, and children’s past life memories all point to the same truth: we are never truly separate from each other or from the divine. Eben walks through his journey in vivid detail, from the murky “earthworm’s eye view” to the Gateway Valley, where he rode on a butterfly wing beside a mysterious young woman with sparkling blue eyes, and finally to the Core, a place of pure oneness. He explains how music became his way of moving between realms, which sparks a lovely exchange with Sarah about the connection between musical flow and mediumship. He also shares the moment that brought him back: his ten-year-old son pleading at his bedside. And he tells the story of discovering, months later, who his spiritual guide really was. It’s a tender, goosebump-filled ending that brings the whole conversation right back to mediumship. Along the way, Eben talks about his daily meditation practice with sound, the idea of doing a “daily review” instead of waiting for the life review, and why he believes humanity is moving toward a more compassionate future. Key takeaways You don’t have to wait for a life review to make amends. A daily review, reflecting on your interactions and sending love from your higher self to theirs, is a practice anyone can start tonight. The voice chattering in your head isn’t your soul. Learning to quiet the ego mind is what opens space for deeper connection and intuition. Those who have passed often come to welcome loved ones over. The welcoming presence of a departed loved one is one of the most commonly reported elements of near-death experiences. Difficult people may be some of our most devoted teachers. Seen from a soul perspective, the hardest relationships can carry the biggest lessons. Music and mediumship share a doorway. The same open, flowing state a musician enters can help anyone thin the veil. Spirit guides aren’t always who we expect. Sometimes the unexpected presence carries the message we most need to receive. Connection doesn’t require special gifts. Meditation, prayer, and sound can help anyone begin cultivating their relationship with the unseen. Direct quotes  “Why save it for your life review?”  “The voice in your head is not your soul or your consciousness.”  “Nobody ever dies alone. The loved ones are there.”  “Treat others as you would like to be treated is written into the very fabric of the universe.”  “I think memory is most naturally encoded in frequency and vibration.”  “You are deeply loved and cherished forever. You have nothing to fear.”  Links and resources Dr. Eben Alexander: ebenalexander.com Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander Living in a Mindful Universe by Eben Alexander and Karen Newell Sacred Acoustics (free 20-minute OM recording): sacredacoustics.com Shared Crossing Project, founded by William Peters: sharedcrossing.com Windbridge Research Center (medium research with Dr. Julie Beischel): windbridge.org University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies (Dr. Bruce Greyson’s NDE research and the children’s past life memory studies) Life After Life by Dr. Raymond Moody Glimpses of Eternity by Dr. Raymond Moody and Paul Perry The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Cathy Byrd Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani To Heaven and Back by Dr. Mary C. Neal If you or someone you love is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text at 988 (US). Medium Curious website: mediumcurious.com  Jane's website: janemorganmedium.com Sarah's website: sarahrathke.com Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod YouTube: @mediumcurious

Content note: this episode discusses the loss of a partner to suicide. Jennifer France never set out to write a book. In the year after her partner Ann Marie died by suicide in 2019, Jenn was isolated, shut out by Ann Marie’s friends, and unable to lean on her family. So she started writing to Ann Marie every day. Those journals became Faith, Hope and Love, a record of her first year of grief told through journal entries, photographs, and transcripts of readings with three psychic mediums. Jenn tells Sarah and Jane about the signs that started arriving within days of Ann Marie’s death. A small purse she’d been told to leave behind turned up hanging in a shop window hours later. A vivid dream visit brought an odd phrase that her hairdresser repeated word for word the next day. Through all of it, Jenn began to notice a pattern: whatever she wrote in her journal seemed to get an answer within a day or two. They also talk about Jenn going to her first medium as a guarded skeptic and leaving a believer. She describes how three very different mediums delivered the same information in their own styles, and how music became one of Ann Marie’s favorite ways to say she was still there. Jenn explains why she was never angry with Ann Marie. Eight years on, she feels like herself again, only bigger. And yes, Ann Marie may have had a hand in bringing Jenn her new partner, Shannon. It’s a tender, honest conversation about surviving the unsurvivable and the love that keeps going. Key takeaways Writing directly to a loved one in spirit can become a two-way conversation. Many people find that answers show up in the days after they put a question on paper. Dream visits often feel different from ordinary dreams: vivid, linear, and remembered in full detail. Writing them down right away lets you recognize confirmations when they arrive. Going to a reading as a skeptic is fine. Holding back reactions and letting the medium bring specific details only you and your loved one would know can make the experience more meaningful. Different mediums can bring through the same message in very different styles. Each reader’s personality shapes how spirit comes through. Grief doesn’t follow a straight line. Healing often comes in small steps forward and back, and tears can return years later. Choosing compassion over anger after a suicide loss is a personal path, not a requirement. For some people it opens the door to peace and continued connection. There is no single right way to grieve. The support that helps one person may not fit another, and finding what fits is part of the process. Quotes “I really do believe that journaling opens up some type of door.” (Jenn) “I went in as a skeptic. But I came out a believer, a total believer.” (Jenn) “The other realm is not that far away.” (Jenn) “Grief has kind of a big faucet. It really doesn’t ever turn off.” (Jane) “We come here to grow and expand our consciousness.” (Jenn) “It’s a whole body feeling. You just know it.” (Jenn) Links and resources Faith, Hope and Love by Jennifer France Jennifer France https://jennfrancewrites.com/ Life With Ghosts documentary  Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort and Community After Unthinkable Loss by Dr. Jennifer Ashton If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) Medium Curious website: mediumcurious.com Jane's website: janemorganmedium.com Sarah's website: sarahrathke.com Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod YouTube: @mediumcurious

Rachel Stewart is back, almost exactly a year after her first visit, and this time the reunion started in person. Jane ran into her at the IANDS conference, a meeting Rachel almost skipped until two different podcast hosts, hours apart, told her it was happening in her backyard. That kind of nudge sets the tone for the whole conversation. Since we last spoke, Rachel and her husband Shane have launched the 411 Together community, built around what they learned while finding their way back to their daughter Kennedy, who passed in 2018 at age ten. Rachel shares how it took her over a thousand days to accept a connection she now lives with daily, why she believes the little moments matter more than the big signs, and how Kennedy keeps showing up, including at her little sister's softball game in a very specific way. She also tells the story of a broken boat, a bee that wouldn't leave her window, a bank sign reading 4.11 percent, and the Jeep that convinced Shane to walk away from commercial fishing. Along the way: a manifesting practice that finally clicked for her, the case for raising kids who don't have to unlearn their connection to the other side, and why a "man's man" crying on camera about his daughter may be one of the most important things they share. Key takeaways Grief and connection can coexist. Continuing a relationship with someone in spirit doesn't erase the loss, it gives the loss somewhere to go. You don't need a perfect meditation practice to stay connected. Small, everyday moments of openness, like talking to a loved one on a drive, build the relationship over time. A sign is often about timing, not the object. A feather is just a feather until it arrives at exactly the right moment. Hearing other people's stories lowers our guard. Many people connect faster once they see that it's real for others too. Kids who grow up with this as normal don't have to break a whole worldview to believe it, and adults can help by treating their experiences as real. Acting as if something has already happened can shift how you show up while you wait for it. Fear is part of the leap. Most people following their guidance don't know where it leads; they go anyway. When men talk openly about grief and connection, it gives others permission to do the same. Quotes "I want every single person to know that they can continue the relationship if they want to. It's allowed, it's beautiful, it's natural." Rachel Stewart "It was her light that was missing. And I just didn't know I was allowed to let it back in." Rachel Stewart "You don't have to be doing those things to be connected to your loved one, because life is busy." Rachel Stewart "Sure, you could say that's just a feather, but it's the timing of everything." Rachel Stewart "There's fear in the unknown, but we do it anyways." Rachel Stewart "I do not feel alone, even if I'm standing in a very lonely spot." Jane Morgan "People need to be able to see these practices in motion." Sarah Links and resources Rachel's first Medium Curious episode  411 Together community: https://for11together.com/ Rachel and Shane on Instagram: @for11_together Rachel and Shane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@For11_together IANDS (International Association for Near-Death Studies): iands.org Medium Curious website: mediumcurious.com Jane's website: janemorganmedium.com Sarah's website: sarahrathke.com Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod YouTube: @mediumcurious

Andy Byng joins Jane and Sarah to explore the history, philosophy, and theology of Spiritualism — and why mediumship is simply a natural part of being human. Andy has spent decades teaching and developing mediums worldwide, and brings a grounded, almost academic lens to a subject that's often treated as mysterious or rare. *This is a re-release from May 2025*. Andy shares how his own mediumship awakened, and the personal development that shaped his understanding of spirit. Storytelling sits at the heart of his teaching: life creates its own narrative, and that narrative becomes the language spirit uses to communicate with us. He also makes the case for approaching the spirit world as a partnership rather than a hierarchy, and for presenting mediumship rationally, as something that works within natural laws. The conversation turns to what mediumship offers the world right now, and the role community and personal purpose play in spiritual growth. Is mediumship a rare gift? Not according to Andy — he teaches that mediumship isn't a rare gift, but a natural expression of our connection to the spirit world, available to far more people than most assume. Takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool for spirit communication, because every communicator needs to establish who they are. Mediumship isn't a rare gift. It's a natural expression of our connection to the spirit world. Developing as a medium starts with developing as a person. Your life experiences become part of the vocabulary spirit works with. A relationship with spirit is built on friendship, not worship. Approaching mediumship rationally, within natural laws, makes it more credible and more accessible. Tension gets in the way. An open heart and a relaxed mind leave room for connection. Mediumship can remind us of our spiritual nature when physical life feels hard. Every experience can serve a spiritual purpose. Sound bites "Storytelling is a big part of my teaching." "Life creates a narrative all by itself." "Every experience can be spiritual." Links and resources Andy Byng: andybyng.com Medium Curious Substack: mediumcuriouspod.substack.com Medium Curious website: mediumcurious.com Jane's website: janemorganmedium.com Sarah's website: sarahrathke.com Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod YouTube: @mediumcurious VerySoul.com Downloading each episode really helps Medium Curious grow. And we'd love to hear from you, so leave a comment or review wherever you listen!

Sarah and Jane try (and mostly fail) not to fangirl as they welcome psychic medium, author, and self-described Britney Spears devotee Travis Holp to the show. Travis shares his story of growing up gay and intuitive in Ohio, the grandmother who told him "I see you and it's okay," and how coming out as a medium was a breeze compared to coming out as a gay teenager. Hint: his family's response was basically, "Yeah, that makes sense." From there, the conversation goes deep. Travis explains why he opens every live show by saying he doesn't carry the burden of proof, and tells the story of a grieving widower whose test question was answered word for word the moment Travis stopped trying so hard. Jane shares a strikingly similar moment with a longtime client, and the three explore what it really means to get out of your own way. Travis also gets honest about the unrealistic expectation that mediums be 100 percent accurate, why your self-worth can't hinge on a great reading or a bad one, and the difference between having intuitive awareness and working as a professional medium. He talks about boundaries, burnout, and the surprising discovery that sitting with joy has been harder for him than sitting with pain. Travis, Sarah, and Jane all share that they don't drink, and they reflect on how learning to receive in everyday life strengthens the connection with Spirit. Plus: the Ouija board question, the art of finding the "vibrationally accurate" word, a lunch with Laura Lynne Jackson, and Travis's upcoming Forever Family Foundation event in October. Key Takeaways You don't carry the burden of proof. A medium's job is to share what they receive clearly and ethically, not to convince anyone. Pressure blocks the signal. The clearest evidence often arrives the moment you hand the responsibility back to Spirit and stop forcing it. Tools like the Ouija board aren't inherently dangerous. Intention is what shapes the experience, so be clear about what you're asking for. Intuitive awareness is natural for everyone, but working professionally takes more. Training matters most in ethics, delivery, boundaries, and holding space for people in deep grief. You don't have to help everyone. Knowing when to refer someone to a licensed professional is a sign of integrity, not failure. Your worth as a reader isn't measured by any single session. Growth, integrity, and commitment to the work are what make you good at it. Learning to receive in life, including compliments, love, and joy, can make you a clearer receiver for Spirit. Mediumship is an art of language. When you don't have the exact word, a metaphor or story can carry the message. Quotes "I don't carry the burden of proof. My job is to share what I'm receiving. If it connects with you, wonderful." "The only thing I own in this world is my energy. And I don't even think I own it, I just manage it." "It wasn't feeling difficult emotions that's been difficult for me. It's been feeling joy." "Your worth and talent is not weighted on a great reading or a not so great reading. It's your commitment to your growth, your integrity, and your ability that actually makes you great." "Having psychic awareness is not the same as being a psychic or a medium. Somebody can give great advice. It does not make them a therapist." "Even Adele has a vocal coach." "Mariah Carey doesn't hit the high notes every time, and she is arguably one of the best vocalists of our time." "Mediumship is an art of language. It's not always what you're sharing, it's how you share it." (Travis, sharing a lesson from his late mentor Pat Longo) Links and Resources Travis Holp: www.TravisHolp.com IG @traviswarriarunicorn TikTok @traviswarriorunicorn Are You There, Spirit? It's Me, Travis: Life Lessons from the Other Side by Travis Holp: https://spiegelandgrau.com/are-you-there-spirit-its-me-travis Forever Family Foundation: https://www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Medium Curious Collective — Join our community MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium Sarah Rathke Medium Curious Podcast on Instagram Medium Curious Podcast on Substack   Sarah Rathke Medium Curious Podcast on Instagram Medium Curious Podcast on Substack

In this special Monarch episode of Medium Curious, Sarah and Jane step outside their usual format to share something deeply personal: stories of signs and synchronicities sent in by listeners who have experienced them for themselves. This time, you’ll hear those stories in the listeners’ own voices—stories that range from playful and surprising to profound and life-changing. A deer. A coin. Unexpected messages and impossible-to-ignore moments. Each story offers its own glimpse into the ways people experience connection with loved ones who have crossed over. Together, these stories explore a question at the heart of Medium Curious: Can the people we love continue to find ways to reach us after they’re gone? Whether you see these moments as signs, synchronicities, coincidence, or something beyond what we can explain, there’s something undeniably moving about the love woven through every one of them. Listen in for stories of reassurance, connection, and the kind of magic that can stay with you for a lifetime! Quotes Sarah, on Tiffany’s deer story: “It’s like there’s so many metaphors that are going through my head. In an orchestra, you’ve got a body of musicians playing, it’s one sound, and then all of a sudden one voice comes through.” Jane, on Corinne + Scotty’s story about David: “He’s world class. He communicates like nobody I know.” Links & Resources Listener Stories Tiffany Bates — @TiffanyKayExpressions on Substack Scott Darlington — @mescottyd on Substack Rebecca Shafi — Facebook: @Rebecca Shafi Medium Curious Medium Curious Collective — Join our community MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium Sarah Rathke Medium Curious Podcast on Instagram Medium Curious Podcast on Substack

Jane just got back from the IANDS conference—the world’s biggest gathering focused on near-death experiences (NDEs), consciousness, and what happens when we die—and she brought back everything: the science, the stories, the gossip, and the thrift-store goodies. In this episode, Jane and Sarah dive into the fascinating world of near-death experiences and consciousness, unpacking what happens when people flatline and come back profoundly changed. From shifts in the nervous system and a dramatic loss of the fear of death to an inner voice that seems to switch on for good, these stories raise some big questions about life after death, the nature of consciousness, and what might be waiting on the other side. It's part conference recap, part science geek out, part reminder that the whole point of all of this, at the end of the day, is love. Jane recounts crashing a conversation with filmmaker Steven Simon (What Dreams May Come) to invite him on the show, dancing with Anita Moorjani at a Wizard of Oz themed party, and thrifting with medium Lauren Robertson. Along the way, she and Sarah dig into a University of Milan study on grief hallucinations that aren't hallucinations at all, talk through the difference between intuition and a nervous system in fight or flight, and touch on the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies, which investigates spontaneous and verifiable after death communication.  It's part conference recap, part science geek out, part reminder that the whole point of all of this, at the end of the day, is love. Key Takeaways Grief hallucinations aren't hallucinations. Research suggests a majority of grieving people see or hear a deceased loved one, but most stay quiet out of fear of being seen as unstable. If it's happened to you, you're not imagining it and you're not alone. A calm nervous system and intuition are connected. When the body is stuck in fight or flight, it's genuinely harder to access intuitive guidance. Regulating the nervous system (through breath, somatic practice, or anything that signals safety to the body) can be a prerequisite for hearing your inner knowing, not a separate task from it. Fear of not knowing shows up everywhere, not just around death. The same anxious grip that shows up around mortality also shows up around money, security, and control. Naming that pattern can make it easier to work with. Discernment matters more than certainty when evaluating any spiritual teacher or channeled information. Watch for dependency, whether you feel free to leave at any time, and whether the message serves your growth or someone else's authority. You don't need proof to start. People who return from a profound experience (near-death or otherwise) tend to skip the years of study because they already know something is possible. Belief itself is often the actual doorway. Direct Quotes Sarah: "The only thing you have to do to be a medium is know that it's possible." Jane, on a friend's final months: "He was like, I'm just here to broadcast love, and that's all I'm gonna do for the rest of my time here." Jane, on nervous system regulation: "If you're in a sympathetic nervous system, which is activated fight or flight, the intuition is not really available." Links and Resources International Association of Near-Death Studies (IANDS) conference Steven Simon, filmmaker (What Dreams May Come) and author of a book written with his late wife (title referenced in the episode as "What Dreams Have Come,"  Lauren Robertson, medium and author of The Medium in Manolo's Alex Ferrari, host of Next Level Soul podcast University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), founded by Ian Stevenson Medium Curious Collective (community membership, mentioned at the close) Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

Jane sits down with Jordan Segman, host of The Paradigm Experience, a podcast exploring near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, spirituality, and the unexplained. On instagram you can find him with the handle @seggysaid where he chats to AI about the really big questions. He shares what happened when he asked an AI what it was being coded to do, and the surprising answer that made him think deeply about human sovereignty, intuition, and how much we rely on technology for answers. From there, the conversation moves into Jordan's own spiritual practice, including daily meditation, mantras, gratitude, and staying grounded while using AI every day. Jordan also opens up about addiction, heartbreak, fatherhood, money, ADHD, and the ways those experiences have changed how he sees himself. He shares the powerful mediumship experience that connected him with his late grandfather and eventually led him to an intuitive counselor who became an important part of his life. Jane also gives Jordan a live reading of his spirit guide which is both funny and touching. In this episode: AI, intuition, and human sovereignty What happens when you ask AI about its own motives Spiritual hygiene and daily grounding practices Mediumship and connecting with loved ones who have passed ADHD and seeing yourself through a different lens Addiction, recovery, money, and fatherhood Building The Paradigm Experience into something bigger Why consistency matters more than the glamorous moments of success Quotes "I think it's another thing in the mix, and it's probably a little more lethal in that it can be more addicting." "It's about the message, not the messenger." "One candle can light a thousand." "You have to constrain it. You have to tell it what not to do." Links and Resources YouTube The Paradigm Experience Instagram @SeggySaid Substack @SeggySaid  Documentary referenced: The Alabama Solution Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

Sarah and Jane sit down with Amanda Walsh, founder and CEO of Astrology Hub and author of the new memoir Life by the Stars: A True Story of Letting Go, Looking Up, and Remembering Who You Are. Amanda traces her path from a buttoned-up corporate life in New York City, three degrees deep and checking every box, to an unraveling that started with an emergency C-section, a toddler hurling her Blackberry across the room, and a cross-country move to Hawaii with no plan and no internet. She talks about the first astrology reading that cracked her open, why she calls it her first evidence of God, and how a friend's throwaway comment about an unused domain name turned into Astrology Hub. The conversation moves through the difference between astrology's various schools (Vedic, Western, evolutionary), why Amanda offers that astrology is one language with many dialects, and her mango tree metaphor for why some people are ready for a leap before others are. She and Jane also dig into the current planetary moment, the Leo-Aquarius axis, and why Amanda thinks we are all living through an unprecedented collective transformation. Key Takeaways Sometimes the system you trust most (medical, educational, corporate) breaking down is what finally shows you it was never the whole truth to begin with Astrology is not one fixed system. Different traditions (Vedic, Western, evolutionary) are different dialects of the same underlying language, and it's fine to take what resonates and leave the rest Not everyone is ready for the same leap at the same time, and that is not a flaw. Some fruit ripens early, some ripens late, but it all ends up in the same place Tension and hard transits are not punishment. They are pressure pointing toward something in you that wants to resolve Feeling like everything is uncertain right now is not a personal failure to have it figured out. It is a collective experience showing up individually You do not need permission to reinvent your life more than once. The version of you built for one chapter does not have to be the final version Notable Quotes Amanda, on her first astrology reading: "This is my first evidence of God." On timing and readiness: "The yes that's pulling us is stronger than the fear that's holding us back." On living through this moment: "It's freaking terrifying as hell. But like, my god, it's also kind of fun." On the Capricorn archetype: "Capricorn is not just a goat... it's a sea goat, part goat, part mermaid," both climbing the highest heights and exploring the deepest depths. Links & Resources Amanda Walsh's book: Life by the Stars: A True Story of Letting Go, Looking Up, and Remembering Who You Are Astrology Hub (astrologyhub.com) Astrology Hub Podcast Mentioned: Christy Levy (previous guest on Medium Curious guest referenced in the intro),  Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

Sarah and Jane put the guest mic down this week to turn the conversation on themselves — and to share some messages from Robert Redford, along with some big news. In this episode of Medium Curious, the mediumship podcast for the curious and the skeptical alike, Jane and Sarah trace how they each found their way into psychic development and spirit communication without ever planning to — Sarah from a career as a professional oboist, Jane from running film production companies. The conversation moves into consciousness, energy, and why comparing your intuitive gifts to someone else's can shut your own connection down. They also unpack entropy as a way of reading energetic states — what it means to be in a low-entropy state of ease and coherence versus a high-entropy state of urgency and static — and how that shapes the energy you bring to any reading, conversation, or room. Plus: readings on Einstein and Robert Redford in spirit, verifiable details from the other side, and the launch of a new membership community called Medium Curious Collective for anyone curious about mediumship, intuition, and connecting with spirit. Topics covered: mediumship, psychic development, spirit communication, consciousness, energy and entropy, celebrity mediumship readings, intuitive development, signs from spirit Key Takeaways Comparing your intuitive gifts to someone else's is one of the fastest ways to shut your own connection down. Feeling less-than in the moment is often a signal to look at an old safety pattern, not a verdict on your ability. Any container or boundary — spiritual practice included — is worth periodically checking. Is it protecting you, or is it quietly limiting how far you let yourself expand? Entropy is a useful lens for energy: lower entropy states (ease, love, coherence) tend to be more expansive, while higher entropy states (urgency, static, self-drama) tend to contract things. Small check-ins with your own state matter more than they might seem to. You don't need formal training to practice reading energy. Picking a public figure, tuning in, and verifying specific, googleable details afterward is a low-stakes way to build trust in your own hits. Growing intuitive or energetic capacity slowly, with time to integrate, tends to hold up better than trying to "come online" all at once. A community where curiosity and wonder are normalized can be just as valuable as any specific technique or teaching. Quotes "All of creation is experiencing itself through you." — Sarah, on a message received during a channeled event "High entropy would be self-drama, urgency, noise, static. Low entropy is where you're in love, care, cooperation, honesty, service — you're really in integrity." — Jane "Don't leave this life without a dream or two coming true." — Jane, sharing a message from Robert Redford Links & Resources Medium Curious Collective sign-up —https://mediumcurious.thinkific.com/pages/medium-curious-collective Lauren Robertson, medium and teacher, author of Medium and Manolos Christy Levy, medium (referenced from a prior episode) Suzanne Giesemann — referenced re: the "connect with someone famous" practice game Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

Before Shannon Nering could talk about the ayahuasca ceremony that changed her life, her grandmother arrived first, pulling the conversation somewhere none of them expected. What started as an interview about Shannon's memoir, The Mother Vine: How I Healed My Heart with Ayahuasca, opened into a spontaneous, emotional reading connecting Shannon to her late grandmother, before moving into the heart of the book itself.  Shannon, a former TV producer and director who walked away from a career in television to move her family to Kauai, talks about the identity crisis that came with that move, the layered "mother" themes in her book (her grandmother, her mother, motherhood itself, and the "mother vine" — another name for ayahuasca), and how writing became a way to process grief that had been held in her body for years. She shares her first ayahuasca ceremony with the Shipibo tradition in the Amazon, contrasts it with gentler Kauai-grown medicine, and talks through what integration actually looks like day to day.  The she shares about The Living Lab, her seasonal reset program for women in midlife and beyond. Key Takeaways Grief doesn't just fade with time — it can live in the body for years, and creative or ceremonial work (writing, plant medicine, ritual) can finally move it through. Integration after a profound spiritual experience isn't a single moment; it's a daily practice — journaling, stillness, returning to the insight again and again. Fear passed down from a parent or grandparent often comes from love and protection, even when it later needs to be examined and released. You don't need to dive straight into strong plant medicine to access stillness, presence, or an open heart — there are gentler on-ramps. True healing touches four quadrants — mental, physical, emotional, spiritual — not just one. Notable Quotes Shannon, on plant medicine and ego: "You do not get to use your logical mind... it's an ego death." Shannon, on what she took from her ayahuasca ceremony: "The journey is actually inward... that's where it all happens." Links & Resources The Mother Vine: How I Healed My Heart with Ayahuasca by Shannon Nering — Simon & Schuster | Bookshop.org Shannon Nering's website: shannonnering.com My Big TOE by Tom Campbell (referenced in conversation) Connect with Medium Curious Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

NEW EPISODE: Jane and Sarah are still flying high from their astounding chat with Gary Temple Bodley and Christy Levy, the channels and mediums behind the podcast An Unimaginable Life. Gary fills us in on how Christy's mediumship abilities came online and what it's like to channel some of history's most recognizable figures. Christy explains how her gifts activated rapidly after taking Gary's course, despite having aphantasia, and how the two of them developed a practice of allowing well-known souls to come through using clues and categories rather than direct names.  The conversation moves into a live demonstration, where Christy connects with Albert Einstein and C.S. Lewis, delivering messages about duality, perception, and the idea that the universe is far friendlier than fear leads people to believe.  You don’t want to miss this episode!  It’s not just sensational – it’s full of wisdom from greater consciousness and transmits the highest vibrational energy! Key Takeaways Psychic and mediumship abilities often expand alongside a person's broader belief system. Christy's gifts came online as she did inner work to raise her perspective of herself, suggesting that development in one area of consciousness work tends to unlock others. Not being able to verify a connection doesn't mean it isn't real. Several mediums describe having to consciously choose belief before the evidence catches up, rather than waiting for proof first. Judgment of any experience, whether it looks difficult or painful, may be based on an incomplete picture. Spirit communication consistently points to the idea that no experience is inherently good or bad, only interpreted that way through a belief structure. Shifting your perspective changes your entire experienced reality, even when outer circumstances stay the same. This reframes personal growth as less about changing conditions and more about changing the lens. Fear can be mistaken for truth. Strong emotional reactions like grief, anger, or regret are not necessarily revelations about reality, but can be fear "borrowing your voice."   Quotes "The universe is infinitely friendlier than our human fear has led us to believe." "Reality has never stood opposite you. It has always stood beside you and quite often it's secretly cheering." "You have discovered what fear sounds like when it borrows your voice." "Life is living through you. It's experiencing through you. You're not living life."   Connect with Gary and Christy Christy Levy  https://christylevy.com Gary Bodley https://theteachingsofjoshua.com An Unimaginable Life   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-unimaginable-life/id1707752987 Joshua Live  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joshua-live-and-the-law-of-attraction/id1154555202   ⭐️Receive a free audiobook of Joshua's first book "A Perception of Reality" for free!  Use the coupon code garyfree at checkout. Here's the link: https://theteachingsofjoshua.com/books/   Connect with Medium Curious Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

Talk about the ultimate story-teller! Rebecca Barry has Sarah and Jane completely spellbound. In this replay episode of Medium Curious, Jane and Sarah welcome intuitive counselor, storyteller, author, and whale communicator Rebecca Barry for a heartfelt conversation about intuition, synchronicity, emotional healing, and learning to recognize the subtle messages the universe is constantly sending. Rebecca shares how more than two decades of studying mystical traditions, meditation, yoga, and intuitive practices shaped her understanding of life, grief, joy, and our connection to something greater. Through powerful stories, she reminds us that healing doesn't come from avoiding our emotions—it comes from allowing ourselves to fully experience them. Together, they explore how intuition often arrives as a quiet whisper, why synchronicities deserve our attention, and how the natural world—including whales—can become profound teachers when we're willing to listen. Whether you're exploring your spiritual path, strengthening your intuition, or looking for comfort after loss, this conversation is filled with wisdom, hope, and practical inspiration. In this episode you'll discover: How to recognize messages and signs from the universe Why storytelling can be one of our greatest healing tools The relationship between intuition, synchronicity, and spiritual guidance How joy and grief can exist together What whales have taught Rebecca about consciousness and connection Why emotional intelligence is an essential part of spiritual growth How gratitude creates space for everyday miracles The importance of trusting the quiet whispers of your intuition Why money is simply another form of energy How courage allows us to share our intuitive gifts with the world Memorable Quotes "Stories are where most of the medicine is." "Joy holds everything." "You were a miracle in someone's life." "Money is just energy." If this episode resonates with you, we'd love your support. Please download the episode, subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who could use a little encouragement from the universe today. Connect with Rebecca Barry RebeccaBarry.net Rebecca’s Substack:  Out of my Mind Connect with Medium Curious Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

Jane and Sarah love a good spiritual awakening story, and Amanda Elemental has a fascinating one. We're bringing back this beautiful conversation with Amanda from a few years ago! (Episode 38) Amanda joins us to share her journey from a career in corporate advertising to becoming a Reiki Master, medium, and conscious DJ. During the pandemic, Amanda began looking for ways to heal her trauma. As she went deeper into that work, she unexpectedly found herself moving into a profound spiritual awakening. And as we all know, awakening isn't always easy. Amanda talks about following the signs and connecting with the people who helped support her through a huge time of change. She also shares how her spiritual journey led her into sobriety, something both Jane and Sarah know something about! Amanda describes moving through a dark night of the soul and the practices, resources, and people that helped her along the way. She also talks about the importance of taking trauma healing slowly and being gentle with yourself as you move through big changes. But wait! Don't worry - the conversation turns to music and dance. Amanda's years as a DJ have evolved into a more conscious approach to music, energy, and healing. She talks about ecstatic dance and the way movement can help us reconnect with our bodies, our joy, and ourselves. Because we're here to be embodied. We're here to experience ourselves. And what better way to do that than by dancing? This is another fun-filled episode with plenty of laughs, honest conversations, and a few epiphanies along the way. In This Episode Amanda's journey from corporate advertising to Reiki Master and medium What led Amanda to begin healing her trauma during the pandemic The unexpected spiritual awakening that followed What it can feel like to move through a dark night of the soul Amanda's journey into sobriety The importance of community and finding the right people during times of change How Reiki and energy work can support the development of mediumship Why trauma healing needs to happen slowly and mindfully Learning to recognize and trust the signs The connection between music, energy, movement, and healing Amanda's work as a DJ for ecstatic dance How dance can help us reclaim joy and freedom The importance of being present in our bodies Creating safe and inclusive spaces for people to dance and connect Amanda's vision for combining mediumship, music, movement, and healing Quotes “Community is so important right now.” “I know that trauma is something that happens fast and is meant to be healed very slowly.” Connect With Amanda Elemental Amanda Elemental Support the Podcast If you enjoy Medium Curious, please check out our Patreon and consider supporting the podcast. And please, please, please download the podcast when you listen. It really helps. Find Us Online Medium Curious:  MediumCurious Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: Sarah Rathke Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/   If you enjoyed this episode of Medium Curious, please download, rate, review, share, and subscribe.

Buckle up sweet listeners, this one is extra special. Sarah and Jane sat down with Davis Haines, an artist, musician, and near-death experiencer who is an exceptionally sparkly human. Tear stained and soggy from the conversation, by the end both of us are convinced he is emitting actual light beams. Davis grew up in a wonderful but chaotic, art-obsessed family in Alabama, an identical twin who found himself through theater, poetry, and a barbershop quartet. Davis he woke up at 5am in High School to rehearse with (the devotion!). He fell in love young, coined his own spiritual identity as a "love-ist" because why not just make up the word you need, and lived that glorious, broke, funk-band-and-feather-boas artist life in Chicago in his early twenties. Then, on July 11, 2011, a bike ride took a dark turn. Davis went under the back tires of a truck, and was given a 1% chance of survival. During emergency surgery, he died. And what he found on the other side was not tunnels or visions, it was love, love and love capital L. The rest of the episode is a joyful wander through what Davis calls integration, the long and winding thirteen-year-average process of putting himself back together. There is a vision quest, a skydive, some ayahuasca, a whole lot of learning to just be, a stray backyard cat named nothing in particular, and a soul mantra ("thank you, I love you") that will bring you all the feels. Key Takeaways Integration takes time, sometimes as long as a decade or more, and there is zero shame in the slow, messy unfolding. Let it be a whole journey, not a weekend project. Rest is not the opposite of a spiritual life. It might BE the spiritual life. Chill guilt is real and worth releasing. The universe has a flair for the dramatic. When something feels too perfectly symbolic to be a coincidence, it might be worth paying attention to. Chasing the big cosmic feeling through extreme experiences often leads right back to something delightfully small, like a baby waving hello or a cat on the compost bin. Healing generational wounds does not require a big dramatic showdown. Sometimes it just looks like raising a kid who has never once doubted her own magnificence. You do not need a tunnel of light or a dramatic vision to have a real, life-rearranging near-death experience. Sometimes love shows up as pure feeling, no special effects required. Direct Quotes "God is a feeling... this was one of those things where I was like, oh, oh, oh, God is everything, like everything." "It was like sinking into a warm tub after a long cold day in the snow, times a thousand." "I say that Art saved my life." "Thank you, I love you. Thank you, I love you. That has actually become my prayer, my mantra." "Actually, this is it... I can't believe that I am happily living in my hometown doing this." Links and Resources Bruce Greyson, After — referenced regarding memory and near-death experiences under heavy medication The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron — the book that shaped Davis's creative and spiritual practice Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning — read during his solo vision quest Ram Dass — referenced re: his stroke and the phrase "being stroked" Davis’s Instagram @davismacleod  Davis’s Website davishaines.com Come hang out with us here too: Medium Curious Substack Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Jane’s Website: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah’s Website: Sarah Rathke Podcast Instagram: @MediumCuriousPod YouTube: @mediumcurious