Medium Curious: Spirit, Signs & Intuition Tips for Spiritual Seekers

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) A strology 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 b y 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

A Vedic astrology reading gave Jane some unexpected clarity, and she brought Sarah in on it too: how do you actually know you're living your life's purpose? The episode was sparked by that reading, where the astrologer named Jane's purpose in a way that felt less like news and more like confirmation of something she already knew in a deep and delicious way. From there the two dig into why so many people confuse their job with their purpose, and why that framing sets people up to feel lost. Sarah shares how her own sense of purpose has shifted by decade, from partying and playing music in her twenties to raising a family in her thirties to, now, simply becoming the fullest and most unfiltered version of herself. Jane echoes this with her own winding path from wanting to be a teacher, to filmmaker, to medium, to teacher again, full circle. The conversation moves through some of the most useful, real world tools either of them offers on the show: using tension versus excitement in the body as a compass for decisions, noticing what books are stacked on your nightstand as a clue to what you are actually being called toward, and the idea that reactivity is not something to eliminate but something to move through with more awareness. Sarah lands on what might be the simplest definition of purpose either of them has offered: it is the presence or absence of regret. If a choice brings you closer to joy and further from regret, that is the direction to walk in, even when the decision is small. Key Takeaways Your purpose is not required to be one fixed thing or your job title. It can shift by season, decade, or chapter of life, and all of those versions still count. A useful test for whether you are living your purpose is regret, not accomplishment. Ask which choice leaves you with less regret rather than which one looks more impressive. The body is a reliable compass. Notice whether a decision makes you feel tense or relaxed, exhausted or excited, and let that inform which direction you move in. Reactivity and hard emotions are not the opposite of purpose. Moving through them with a little more awareness, rather than suppressing them, is part of the path. Small, unglamorous signals, like what is stacked on your nightstand or what you keep circling back to for fun, often say more about your purpose than a big dramatic decision does. Being fully present in ordinary moments, rather than living in the future or the past, is often where purpose actually shows up. Direct Quotes "A lot of us think that our job has to be our life's purpose. And I don't think that's the case." — Sarah "The word that's coming through for me right now is living without regret." — Sarah "You just point your compass toward what brings you a little bit more joy." — Sarah "Does this make me feel exhausted, or does this make me feel excited?" — Sarah, on using the body to make decisions "My bedside table is telling the story." — Jane, on noticing what she was drawn to reading before she changed careers Links and Resources How to Love Better by Yung Pueblo, the book Jane references throughout the episode: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736336 Pluribus, the Apple TV+ series Sarah mentions in the conversation about individuality and collective consciousness Jane Morgan Medium, including her free animal communication class: janemorganmedium.com Clair Club, Sarah and Jane's ongoing intuition development gathering, with upcoming dates on the Medium Curious website Vedic astrology reading referenced from Dr. Katy Jane 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 And if you enjoy listening, downloading the episode and leaving a review really helps us more than you know 💛 KT76DzRPAyQSypEr8xHK

Our last replay for the summer is one of our favorite Sarah and Jane episodes from 2025. The word awakening is everywhere lately. People talk about spiritual awakening, consciousness shifts, dark nights of the soul… but what does any of that actually mean when you’re living it in real life? In this episode of Medium Curious, Jane and Sarah talk about what awakening has looked like in their own lives, how mediumship and intuition can open us up in unexpected ways, and why waking up isn’t usually one big lightning bolt moment. More often, it happens slowly. Through challenge. Through connection. Through grief. Through healing. Through those moments where life cracks you open just enough that you start seeing things differently. We talk about the strange and beautiful human experience of remembering who we really are, how nature constantly brings us back to ourselves, and why sometimes the hardest seasons of life end up becoming the biggest catalysts for growth. A few things we explore in this episode: ✨ Why awakening is a process, not a destination ✨ How mediumship can deepen intuition and self-awareness ✨ The role connection and community play in spiritual growth ✨ Moving through the dark night of the soul ✨ Why your body is constantly communicating with you ✨ The healing power of being in nature ✨ Learning how to trust yourself more deeply ✨ Finding joy, even while you’re growing through hard things A few favorite moments: “We are brave for being human.” “Your body is the tuner.” “It’s all just a play.” Resources mentioned: Andy Byng on Medium Curious Gaia: What is Spiritual Awakening and What Are Its 5 Stages Kelly Kolodney: Archangel Raphael Next Level Soul 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 And if you enjoy listening, downloading the episode and leaving a review really helps us more than you know 💛

You've done the vision boards. You've said the affirmations. You've probably even tried manifesting a parking spot (no judgment, same). So why does everything you call in eventually slip away? And to find out - We brought back this amazing guest from Season 3! Because Talyn Fiore has the answer — and it's not what the manifestation gurus on your feed are telling you. Jane and Sarah sat down with this healer, world traveler, and all-around force of nature for one of those sweet then - WOOF - powerful conversations. It starts with Reiki and ends with you rethinking everything you thought you knew about worthiness, trust, and what it means to receive. Here’s what surprised us to hear: you can manifest something and still unconsciously push it away. Talyn's been there, watched it happen, and figured out the missing piece — and spoiler, it’s for you to find internally - not to pin to a vision board. What comes up in this one: The real reason manifested things don't stick How Reiki cracked Talyn open in ways she wasn't expecting Navigating loss, purpose, and the kind of grief that flattens you Why discernment is the most underrated spiritual skill nobody's teaching Learning to trust your gut even when the nudge makes zero logical sense How letting go of who you think you are might be the best thing you ever do Talyn has followed some wild divine nudges — across countries, through hard seasons, through total reinvention — and she brings all of it to this conversation with zero filter and a whole lot of heart. ✨ A few lines that'll stick with you: "Reiki is unconditional love." "You have to listen to your calling." "Allowing yourself to change your mind." 📲 Find everyone here: Talyn Fiore on Instagram Medium Curious website Medium Curious on Instagram Sarah Rathke Jane Morgan Medium Curious Substack Medium Curious YouTube If this episode lands for you, please oh please considering helping us out — download, rate, review, share and subscribe. It genuinely helps more people find the show. 🙏

Have you ever received signs from a loved one who has passed? In this special Medium Curious replay from Season One - Jane and Sarah share six incredible listener stories about signs from spirit, synchronicities, after death communication, and the powerful ways our loved ones in the spirit world continue to send guidance, comfort, and messages when we need them most. We call these the 'Monarch Episodes! And of course this one is episode 111! From meaningful coincidences to unmistakable spiritual signs, these true stories remind us that connection with those we love doesn’t end after death — and that spirit is always finding ways to communicate with us. If you’ve been wondering whether your loved ones in spirit are trying to reach you, this episode may change the way you see the signs around you. Featured Stories ✨ Morgan & Granny Phyllis ✨ Nikki & her niece Jaela ✨ Emily & her brother Nathan ✨ Chenee & Lovey ✨ Shelby & her mom ✨ Carla & her brother Steve Memorable Quotes “The poetry of letting in the light to lift a heavy heart.” — Jane “Dazzle me. When you ask spirit to dazzle you, I believe you’ll be dazzled.” — Sarah If you enjoy Medium Curious, please subscribe, rate, review, and share. Your support helps us make conversations around mediumship, intuition, spirit communication, and spiritual connection more accessible for everyone. *Jane's New Higher Calling Cohort - starts July 1st! https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Clair Club Sign Ups are Live Now! - Clair Club + Intuition Course Medium Curious – https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Jane's Substack – https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

Radleigh Valentine is back, and he came with a prayer, a story about a dog he absolutely did not want, and more wisdom than any episode should be legally allowed to hold. Radleigh is an angel whisperer, oracle deck creator, and Hay House author who has spent decades helping people understand that angels are not fluffy sideline characters but active partners in this very human life. He and co-author Heather Hildebrand wrote their new angel prayer book in eight weeks on deadline, and somehow that constraint cracked something wide open. In this conversation, Radleigh walks Sarah and Jane through his own complicated history with prayer, how he walked away from it entirely when he left organized religion, and how he quietly found his way back to it without even realizing he was doing so. He talks about the book's structure as a divination tool organized by topic, the surprising teaching that came from co-writing with someone whose prayer style is completely opposite to his, and why he believes prayer at its core is an act of self-worth. The episode moves through law of attraction, the concept of rockets of desire borrowed from Esther Hicks, and Radleigh's genuinely original take on why humans keep wanting more. His idea is that we are not broken or greedy but simply trying to recreate the feeling of being on the other side, where connection, communication, and abundance were instant and effortless. He also opens up about his divorce, his move back to Denver, and how the hardest years of his personal life became the exact material that led to this book. KEY TAKEAWAYS Prayer does not belong to any one tradition. If you left organized religion and stopped praying, you likely just renamed it. Radleigh called his "meditations" for years before he let himself have the word back. Reclaiming the practice on your own terms is a valid and worthwhile spiritual move. There is no single right way to pray. Radleigh and his co-author Heather Hildebrand have completely opposite styles. She writes long, layered, comprehensive prayers. He writes short, direct ones. Both are legitimate. The lesson from their collaboration is that you are an artist of prayer, and finding your own style matters more than doing it "correctly." Prayer as self-compassion reframes the whole practice. Asking for what you need is not demanding or greedy. It is an act of tenderness toward yourself, and at its root it is a declaration that you believe you are worthy of being heard. The desire you feel for more is not a flaw, it is the design. Radleigh draws on Esther Hicks and Neale Donald Walsch to make the case that we are "wanting machines" by intention, always firing rockets of desire because we are wired to keep creating and moving toward joy. You cannot get it wrong because you cannot get it done. Human striving may be a memory of the other side. Radleigh's take is that cell phones, airplanes, and money are all attempts to recreate what was effortless in the spirit realm: instant connection, instant travel, instant abundance. We are not chasing external things so much as we are trying to feel what we already know. The angels are in everything, including the algorithm. From a Facebook puppy post to a radio DJ saying "Three Dog Night" at exactly the right moment, Radleigh's stories illustrate that divine guidance does not wait for sacred spaces. It will use whatever is available, including your social media feed. Worthiness and prayer are inseparable. The reason so many people struggle to ask for what they want, whether in prayer or in life, comes back to a deep belief that they do not deserve it. Radleigh's point is that having angels assigned to you by the divine is itself evidence of your worth. DIRECT QUOTES "When I left organized religion, I threw the baby out with the bathwater. I was just like, not praying, thanks. And threw it out." "Prayer in its very essence is a desire to feel worthy. We are trying to be in a place where we feel worthy enough to ask for this, to therefore be worthy enough to receive it." "We are wanting machines. Right? We are. We're wanting machines. But by design. I mean, it's the design." "We are trying to find joy. We are trying to find happiness because we are used to it on the other side." "We have jet airplanes because we are used to being able to be anywhere we want to be instantaneously. We want money because we are used to being able to acquire anything we want instantaneously. Human life in so many ways is trying to recreate our life on the other side." LINKS AND RESOURCES Radleigh Valentine: https://radleighvalentine.com/ *New book: https://radleighvalentine.com/dearangels *Free 3-part Series! https://radleighvalentine.com/prayer YouTube with Radleigh's art! h ttps://www.youtube.com/@mediumcurious Medium Curious – https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack – https://janemorgan.substack.com Medium Curious Substack - https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

In this Sunday Solo episode of Medium Curious, Jane Morgan explores the power of intuition, inner knowing, and learning how to trust the voice within — especially during life’s biggest decisions. Jane shares deeply personal (and often hilarious) stories about communicating with her “higher self,” including an animated conversation with her own heart before a medical scan, and the emotional moment her son realized he may have found his life’s calling. Along the way, she reflects on: the difference between intuition and fear how silence helps us hear our inner voice why modern life pulls us away from ourselves the role of meditation and consciousness trusting intuitive nudges in real life raising your frequency through love, optimism, and presence why intuition may be more powerful than AI This episode is funny, thoughtful, emotional, and deeply encouraging for anyone trying to make sense of their next step — or simply wanting a more peaceful relationship with themselves. If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I on the right path?” “Can I trust my intuition?” “Is there something bigger helping me?” …this little convo is for you! Jane's New Higher Calling Cohort - starts July 1st! https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Medium Curious – https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack – https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

David Ferrugio has been hosting Dead Talks Podcast for six years, built on a simple but radical premise: death is the one experience every single one of us shares, so why aren't we talking about it? What started as a way to process losing his father in the North Tower on September 11th, 2001 when David was twelve years old, has grown into one of the more remarkable shows in the grief space. Eclectic guests, real conversations, zero pretense. Sarah and Jane are big fans, and this episode felt like meeting an old friend. David talks about what compelled him to start the show, what hundreds of conversations about grief and loss have taught him, and why death remains so taboo when it's the most universal thing we've got. David, Jane and Sarah dig into the strange duality of grief: how 9/11 was simultaneously the most public and the most isolating event of his life, and how that contradiction is actually at the heart of what grief feels like for all of us. They also get into intuition, energy sovereignty, why men are so underrepresented in this space, and how Dead Talks has become a place where people feel safe. Key Takeaways: Grief is simultaneously the most universal human experience and the most isolating one. Building community around it, even just a comments section, gives people permission to speak their truth. Men showing up to talk openly about grief is significant. It lets other men know that vulnerability is safe and it shifts the cultural conversation in a way that benefits all. Fear of death often comes down to fear of the unknown. Trying to control the uncontrollable is exhausting and ultimately impossible. The better plan is learning to go for the ride. Direct Quotes: "It's the most universal experience, yet the most isolating experience at the same time. Just like life, it's a double-edged sword." — David Ferrugio "All people want is to be heard and validated. And if they're saying it here, they might feel somewhat safe in saying it — because this is what we're doing here." — David Ferrugio "My dream is for everybody who wants to, to just delight in the fact that they have access to energy, to spirit, to their intuition. It's not some weird, freaky thing." — Sarah Dead Talks – https://www.deadtalks.net/ Dead Talks YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_jnuH15XMk2Vx_7_-aIAw David's Book: You're Not Dead Yet - Pre-Order and Download Ch 1 Pre-Order on Bookshop Pre-Order on Barnes and Noble Medium Curious – https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack – https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

We’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations all about crystals, energy, intuition, and spiritual connection with the radiant Emelie Collet. (replay - episode 29) Whether you’re crystal-curious, already working with stones in your spiritual practice, or just love exploring different healing modalities, this episode is full of grounded, practical insight. Sarah, Jane, and Emelie dive into how crystals interact with our energy, the importance of intention, and why intuition matters more than “doing it perfectly.” Emelie shares her personal journey with crystal work, how certain stones can support grounding and spiritual connection, and why clear quartz is one of the most powerful tools for amplifying energy. The conversation also explores the history of feminine wisdom, energy work, self-trust, and the importance of bringing more light and compassion into the world right now. Inside this episode: ✨ How crystals can support intuition and mediumship ✨ Why grounding matters in spiritual work ✨ Beginner-friendly crystal recommendations ✨ The energetic properties of clear quartz, rose quartz, black tourmaline, angelite, green aventurine, and more ✨ How to cleanse, program, and work with crystals intentionally ✨ Letting go of fear and superstition around spiritual practices ✨ Why your intuition is the most important tool you have A few favorite moments from Emelie: “You don’t have to justify yourself to anyone.” “Rose Quartz is like the friend who always compliments you.” “Your interest is validation enough to follow that.” If you’ve ever felt drawn to crystals, this episode is your reminder that curiosity alone is enough reason to explore. Connect with Emelie Collet: Emelie’s Linktree Instagram: @crystalemelie Support the podcast: Please download the episode before listening, and if you enjoy Medium Curious, be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend. Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Medium Curious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

She's back! Kim Rhodes, best known as the mom on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Sheriff Jody on Supernatural, returns for a second conversation with Sarah and Jane, and this time things get even more interesting. Kim opens by confirming what a psychic once told her years ago: she has fae blood. A stranger at a recent convention walked up and informed her that her fairy wings were fluttering, and honestly, once you see her on camera, you can't argue with it. What unfolds from there is a wide-ranging, deeply real conversation about what it means to live outside the box. Kim shares her experience as an autistic woman diagnosed six years ago with both autism and ADHD, offering a nuanced, personal take on the Telepathy Tapes phenomenon and why blanket statements about neurodivergent people, even well-meaning ones, deserve a closer look. She makes a compelling case that autistic people may not be more psychic than anyone else, but they may be less likely to censor themselves when something pops in, and that distinction matters. The conversation winds into Kim's new theory about feminine archetypes: that the traditional maiden-mother-crone framework is missing a fourth stage, the Warrior, a phase she describes as a woman who has survived long enough to stop apologizing for taking up space and start using her gifts as weapons of love. Kim also talks about her life since the pandemic: volunteering four days a week at an animal sanctuary where she has strong opinions about goats (she has a favorite, his name is Greg, and he's an a**hole), a miniature horse named Bob, and a chicken named Jeff. She shares her perspective on animal communication, why animals don't really need to talk the way humans do, and what it's like to be present with animals as they leave their bodies. The whole episode has that quality Kim brings wherever she goes: real, warm, a little unfiltered, and remarkably wise. Key Takeaways: Autism may not confer special psychic ability, but it can lower the internal filter that stops people from expressing what they pick up. Kim suggests the gift isn't more perception, it's less self-censorship, and there's a meaningful difference. The maiden-mother-crone framework may be missing a fourth archetype: the Warrior. The tools of the warrior don't have to look like traditional strength. Kim's weapons are love and presence, and she spent years feeling ashamed that wasn't more exciting before she accepted it as exactly enough. Trauma can hone intuitive gifts. Several voices in this conversation, and beyond it, have observed that learning to read a room for survival wires people for psychic sensitivity. The skill doesn't disappear when the danger does. Animals, for the most part, don't need to be heard the way humans do. Kim observes that animals aren't in a state of disconnect from source, which means the anxious need to be seen and validated just isn't part of their experience. They're already living it. Psychic experience doesn't require supernatural explanation. Kim points out that science already confirms the five senses don't capture everything: sounds we can't hear, light waves we can't see, magnetic fields fish can navigate. Dismissing intuitive information as impossible while accepting ultraviolet light is, she notes, a little inconsistent. Being seen, fully and without conditions, is what most people are actually hungry for. Kim has been called mom her whole life, resisted it, and finally stepped into it, and what she found inside it is one of the most powerful things a person can offer another human being. Direct Quotes: "I don't think autistic people are any more or less psychic than the rest of the population. I just think we might be less likely to judge ourselves for it and more likely to express it." "I'm not trying to glean identity or power from outside sources. I've recognized the ability to create it internally and with my creator." "It doesn't bother me that science has not caught up with my experience." Resources & Links: Kim Rhodes on Instagram: @kimrhodes4real Kim Rhodes on Cameo: cameo.com/kimrhodes Medium Curious Podcast Episode 6 (Kim's first appearance) Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

In this deeply personal Sunday Solo, Sarah shares something she has been unpacking for most of her adult life: what happens when the spiritual framework you were raised in stops fitting who you are, and what you find when you finally give yourself permission to look beyond it. Sarah grew up immersed in faith. Church was community, church was family, church was the lens through which everything was understood. There was genuine beauty in it: the hymns, the stories, the practice of prayer, the feeling of being held by something larger than yourself. And there were also questions, lots of them, that a sensitive and curious kid couldn't quite make fit. Questions she eventually stopped asking, until life made her start again. She traces a journey that will feel familiar to a lot of listeners: leaving organized religion behind in college, finding her footing in the material world, becoming a parent and reaching back toward the big questions, and then being confronted by loss. The death of her best friend's six-year-old son, her own child's best friend, was the moment she could no longer stay comfortable in a purely material worldview. Sarah went down the mediumship rabbit-hole looking for answers. Along the way, Sarah reflects on her mother's sustaining faith, the compassion she found for her parents as she understood why they made the choices they did, and an unexpected encounter with the late Rachel Held Evans during meditation. This episode isn't about leaving faith behind. It's about what happens when you stop outsourcing your spiritual knowing to someone else's rulebook and start trusting the one that lives inside you. If you've ever felt like your beliefs needed to evolve but weren't sure you had permission, this one's for you. Key Takeaways Faith is not a fixed target. It evolves with every experience we have and holding space for that evolution is not a crisis of faith. It's an expression of it. The spiritual practices we absorb in childhood can be more resilient than we think. Prayer, presence, the sense of being connected to something larger; those things don't have to be thrown out with the framework they came in. They just may need a new container. You cannot pass on a spiritual awakening. That kind of knowing has to be lived firsthand. The most loving thing anyone can do is create the conditions for someone else to find their own way there. Grief has a way of reopening the questions we thought we'd put to rest. Sometimes the losses we can't make sense of are exactly what leads us toward a deeper truth about consciousness, connection, and what continues. Spiritual gatekeeping, the idea that you need more credentials, more permission, more of someone else's approval to trust your own experience, is worth examining closely. Your direct relationship with the Divine is valid on its own terms. The ultimate litmus test for any belief, rule, or framework: does it move you toward love, or toward fear? That question belongs to you. And you get to apply it to everything. Direct Quotes "Faith and spirituality aren't a fixed target. They're fluid. They change with everything we experience." "I don't think you can pass on a spiritual awakening. That kind of knowing has to be lived. It has to be yours." Links and Resources Rachel Held Evans On Being with Krista Tippett — episode with Jeff Chu on Rachel Held Evans Medium Curious episode: Spiritual Rules — Which Ones Do We Actually Need Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/