Divine Oracle Podcast

Blake Payne is a compassionate and intuitive Spiritual Advisor based in Cobourg, Ontario, offering heart-centered guidance through intuitive and mediumship readings since 2017. With a warm, gentle, and down-to-earth approach, Blake creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and supported — exactly as they are.

Whether meeting in person, over the phone, or virtually, Blake brings a unique blend of empathy, honesty, humor, and deep listening to every session. His practice is rooted in patience, kindness, and the belief that every reading should be centered on what the client truly needs in that moment.

With clients across Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Europe, Blake’s work resonates globally. As a Child and Youth Worker, he also helps others reconnect with their inner child — gently guiding them toward healing, clarity, and deeper self-understanding.

At the core of Blake’s mission is a simple truth: to hold space with care, to serve with integrity, and to help others rediscover their own light.

Email Blake for your Bookings: [email protected]

Losing a parent is never easy, but the first Christmas after the death of someone you love is a special kind of difficult. During a time when jingling bells and twinkling lights are supposed to make you smile, you can’t help but be constantly reminded of who’s missing and the pain of that loss. Gift giving, carol singing, cookie baking… every tradition feels tainted by this tragedy, seemingly forever. Will you ever be able to enjoy the holidays again? Maybe you feel guilty for even wanting to feel that joy.

While there’s no rulebook when it comes to processing grief during the holidays, we do have some recommendations on how to survive this season. 

First and foremost, it’s okay that you’re struggling. We’re often tempted to dismiss or suppress negative emotions during this time because of the expectations that this is a happy time, especially if you’re trying to be “strong” for other grieving family members. Let that pressure go! Don’t ignore your grief. Feel all your feelings, whatever they might be. You’re allowed to be sad, angry, anxious, annoyed… all at once! You never have to pretend otherwise. You’ve been through something tragic, and disregarding that is not fair to you. Whenever you need to acknowledge that your parent is gone. Say it out loud. You won’t ruin Christmas by doing so. It’s the truth, and it’s also the truth that the holidays are happening with or without the people who’ve passed away. Only by accepting the situation, not by denying or avoiding it, can you process and heal.

Don’t overdo it this year. It’s okay not to go to every party or to leave early from the ones you do attend. It’s okay to tell friends and family you’re not able to do certain traditions, trips, or activities. Grief takes a toll on our minds and bodies, so you might feel extra tired, irritable, weepy, etc. You don’t have to make a million cookies. You don’t have to get a picture with Santa. You don’t have to watch every Christmas movie. Instead of a massive group outing to the drive-through light festival, perhaps this year you can just go on a walk with your dog to check out your neighborhood’s decorations. Instead of laboring away on individualized DIY gifts for everyone, maybe this is the year it’s okay to just give folks Starbucks gift cards. Make things easier for yourself so that you have the time and space to rest, recover, and reflect on what you’ve lost and what the holidays look like without your parent.

On November 16th we meet Indigenous Medium Shawn Leonard in person in London Ontario Canada who is on his last Season of APTN "Spirit Talker Season 5".  We talk about meet this wonderful brother and what took place at his conferences.

If your not sure who Shawn is please take a look at his website at shawn-leonard.com 

and be sure to pick up his New Book "Walking with Your Spirit Totem Animals: Discovering the Four Animals That Guide You."

Star of APTN TV show "Spirit Talker" - Season 5 Release is set for October 2025

Shawn will be giving random audience readings in a group setting, from your family & friends in the Spirit World.

Discover the process of mediumship from a unique Indigenous perspective.

Is somebody trying to get you a messages from the spirit world? Come find out in a city near you!

These types of dreams are those that can often aid you in working out a specific experience or problem

From a young age, I was drawn to the mysteries of consciousness, energy, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. My own journey of transformation began when I realized that the reality we experience is not fixed—it’s fluid, shaped by our subconscious beliefs, energetic patterns, and the quantum field itself. This awakening led me to explore the deep connection between mind, energy, and manifestation, uncovering how we can intentionally shift our frequency to create profound changes in our lives.

As a Level 2 QHHT Practitioner & Intuitive Reader I have helped countless individuals access higher states of awareness, release limitations, and align with their highest potential. My work integrates quantum biology, consciousness studies, and energy mastery, offering a blend of ancient wisdom and modern science to create powerful, lasting transformations.