Hold the Light

Psychic medium Kathy Taylor shares how to connect with your spirit guides and loved ones — and the signs they’re already reaching out to you.

Whether you’re brand new to the idea of mediumship or already on your own spiritual path, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, comforted, and more open to the presence of your guides.

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Hold the Light, I sit down with Kathy Taylor, a gifted psychic medium known for helping people connect with their spirit guides and loved ones who have passed. Whether you’re seeking comfort, guidance, or a deeper spiritual connection, Kathy’s work offers a bridge between worlds.

We explore what it’s like to receive messages from beyond, how to tell when your guides are trying to communicate with you, and how mediumship can bring both healing and clarity. Kathy also shares her personal journey into becoming a psychic medium, including the practices and mindset shifts that have strengthened her connection to the spirit realm.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

* How spirit guides communicate and the signs to watch for in daily life

* The difference between connecting with guides and loved ones in spirit

* Common myths and misconceptions about mediumship

* How to strengthen your own intuition and spiritual awareness

* Kathy’s most profound and meaningful readings — and what they taught her

* Practical tips for creating space to connect with spirit

LEARN MORE ABOUT KATHY TAYLOR

* Website: Hellofromabove.com

* Instagram: @mediumkaytay

Stay Connected

🔹 Substack: Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning Grossman🔹 Instagram: @laurie.gunning.grossman🔹 Newsletter: Sign Up Here

About the Podcast

Hold the Light supports lifelong learners and spiritual seekers in deepening their journey toward personal transformation. Through reflection, wisdom, and practical tools, this podcast is a companion for those on the path of growth and self-discovery.

Podcast Credits

🎙 Creator, Producer, and Host: Laurie Gunning Grossman🎧 Co-Producer & Sound Design: Jonathan Grossman🎼 Original Music: Jonathan Grossman📍 Recorded at: Night Shift Audio, Los Angeles, CA

Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning Grossman is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe

Bex Urban is a healer and guide in the world of yoga, pilates, meditation, and Reiki. Her approach focuses on bringing awareness to our breath as the essential link between mind, body, and movement. She emphasizes finding our center, balancing the body from the inside out, and using physical practice to forge a larger spiritual connection. Her positive energy inspires everyone she works with to show up, release, and build strength.

I met Bex at a spiritual retreat where she led a beautiful breathwork exercise which encouraged us all to get grounded and connected. I appreciate the work she does in the world – and so that is why I wanted to talk with her here on Hold the Light.

In our conversation, we talk about the act of retreating, and how we can retreat in our every day, including things we can do to help shape our day. We don't necessarily have go somewhere to retreat. We can do it in our own way at home.

She shares wisdom on ways to help guide others, we talk about meditation and taking a sacred pause, and what she suggests people can do on a daily basis to bring greater levels of peace into their lives.

If you’re wanting to add some new tools to your spiritual toolbox, this conversation is for you!

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEX URBAN

Instagram: @bexurban

Website: BexUrban.com

Retreats: Learn More

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe

Bex Urban is a healer and guide in the world of yoga, pilates, meditation, and Reiki. Her approach focuses on bringing awareness to our breath as the essential link between mind, body, and movement. She emphasizes finding our center, balancing the body from the inside out, and using physical practice to forge a larger spiritual connection. Her positive energy inspires everyone she works with to show up, release, and build strength.

I met Bex at a spiritual retreat where she led a beautiful breathwork exercise which encouraged us all to get grounded and connected. I appreciate the work she does in the world – and so that is why I wanted to talk with her here on Hold the Light.

In our conversation, we talk about the act of retreating, and how we can retreat in our every day, including things we can do to help shape our day. We don't necessarily have go somewhere to retreat. We can do it in our own way at home.

She shares wisdom on ways to help guide others, we talk about meditation and taking a sacred pause, and what she suggests people can do on a daily basis to bring greater levels of peace into their lives.

If you’re wanting to add some new tools to your spiritual toolbox, this conversation is for you!

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEX URBAN

Instagram: @bexurban

Website: BexUrban.com

Retreats: Learn More

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show today is Orly Altaras, a psychic medium who lives in Los Angeles. We met in an online community and I can’t really remember all the details of our meeting, but it was one of those things where we somehow connected online, we chatted, we did an Instagram Live together, and that was so fun that we hosted an in-person New Moon Circle, and have just been champions of each other since.

As a psychic medium, Orly offers 1:1 sessions with people helping them to connect with loved ones on the other side; she does small group readings; she leads classes on how to tap into your intuition; and also is the owner of Lara & Lou, an online shop that provides goods and services for your spirit and home.

Orly has such a beautiful spirit – you’ll hear that in this conversation. She shares some tips on how we can strengthen our intuition and shares some beautiful stories around tuning into the signs and synchronicities that are all around us.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ORLY ALTARAS

Instagram: @laraandlou

Website: LaraandLou.com

COUPON CODE: FOR 20% off ORLY'S mediumship services or at her shop, Lara and Lou, use the code: LIGHT

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT: 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe

On the show today is Orly Altaras, a psychic medium who lives in Los Angeles. We met in an online community and I can’t really remember all the details of our meeting, but it was one of those things where we somehow connected online, we chatted, we did an Instagram Live together, and that was so fun that we hosted an in-person New Moon Circle, and have just been champions of each other since.

As a psychic medium, Orly offers 1:1 sessions with people helping them to connect with loved ones on the other side; she does small group readings; she leads classes on how to tap into your intuition; and also is the owner of Lara & Lou, an online shop that provides goods and services for your spirit and home.

Orly has such a beautiful spirit – you’ll hear that in this conversation. She shares some tips on how we can strengthen our intuition and shares some beautiful stories around tuning into the signs and synchronicities that are all around us.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ORLY ALTARAS

Instagram: @laraandlou

Website: LaraandLou.com

COUPON CODE: FOR 20% off ORLY'S mediumship services or at her shop, Lara and Lou, use the code: LIGHT

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who’s ready to talk wishes? I imagine you have some for yourself, whether it’s at the forefront of your mind, or buried deep somewhere within.

The topic of wishes is something that my guest today, Alexa Fischer, thinks about a lot. 

Alexa, who is a teacher, entrepreneur, and author of the book Wishwork, is the creator of Wishbeads, which is intention-setting, wish-granting jewelry. Basically, you wear your wishes! Her company has a mission, as she says: to inspire millions of people to make exciting wishes, take action, and put in the work to make those wishes come true.

Alexa is a joy to talk to. She brings such clarity and inspiration for leading a soul-led life. I think you’ll love this conversation.

 Also, she walks through a breathing exercise and visualization towards the end of this episode, so you’ll want to listen all the way through so that you can reap the benefits of her teaching – and to connect to your own wish.

WISHBEADS FOR HOLD THE LIGHT

COUPON CODE: Get 20% off at Wishbeads. Use the code: HTL20

*This is a one time use good through the end of the year.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALEXA FISCHER

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe

Who’s ready to talk wishes? I imagine you have some for yourself, whether it’s at the forefront of your mind, or buried deep somewhere within.

The topic of wishes is something that my guest today, Alexa Fischer, thinks about a lot. 

Alexa, who is a teacher, entrepreneur, and author of the book Wishwork, is the creator of Wishbeads, which is intention-setting, wish-granting jewelry. Basically, you wear your wishes! Her company has a mission, as she says: to inspire millions of people to make exciting wishes, take action, and put in the work to make those wishes come true.

Alexa is a joy to talk to. She brings such clarity and inspiration for leading a soul-led life. I think you’ll love this conversation.

 Also, she walks through a breathing exercise and visualization towards the end of this episode, so you’ll want to listen all the way through so that you can reap the benefits of her teaching – and to connect to your own wish.

WISHBEADS FOR HOLD THE LIGHT

• Wishbeads: Buy Here

COUPON CODE: Get 20% off at Wishbeads. Use the code: HTL20

*This is a one time use good through the end of the year.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALEXA FISCHER

• Website: Wishbeads.com
• Instagram: @wishbeads
• Alexa Fischer Website: AlexaFischer.com

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had the experience of a sound bath? It’s truly magical.

And that's how I met today’s guest, Alison Liepzig. Ali led a sound bath experience in my hometown of Los Angeles, which I was able to attend after hearing about Ali’s work from a friend. When it was over, I knew I wanted to talk with Ali here on Hold the Light.

Ali has her hands in several spiritually-inspired spaces. She is the co-founder of Soul Camp Creative, which is a sacred strategy house committed to serving spiritual entrepreneurs. She’s also a spiritual teacher, retreat and camp leader, and a sound and vibrational healer.

It’s her work with sound and vibration that we’re focusing on today.

I’m excited for you to hear this conversation and learn more about the power of sound.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALISON LEIPZIG

Website: SoulCampCreative.com

Instagram: @alisonleipzig

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever had the experience of a sound bath? It’s truly magical.

And that's how I met today’s guest, Alison Liepzig. Ali led a sound bath experience in my hometown of Los Angeles, which I was able to attend after hearing about Ali’s work from a friend. When it was over, I knew I wanted to talk with Ali here on Hold the Light.

Ali has her hands in several spiritually-inspired spaces. She is the co-founder of Soul Camp Creative, which is a sacred strategy house committed to serving spiritual entrepreneurs. She’s also a spiritual teacher, retreat and camp leader, and a sound and vibrational healer.

It’s her work with sound and vibration that we’re focusing on today.

I’m excited for you to hear this conversation and learn more about the power of sound.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ALISON LEIPZIG

Website: SoulCampCreative.com

Instagram: @alisonleipzig

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is today’s guest: Rev. Liliana Barzola, renowned spiritual intuitive and founder and CEO of Lotus Lantern Healing Arts.

She’s been a psychic intuitive since childhood and uses her gift to help people and organizations find clarity and directions – and has conducted over 20,000 in-person and phone intuitive sessions, and has taught over 600 students since 2002. 

As she says, “Oftentimes, ‘psychic sensitives’ are the most in need of healing and support.”

And that she likes to think of herself as the healer’s healer.

Among other things we talk about in this conversation, of course, we talk about energy: why it gets stuck in our bodies and how it manifests. I was curious: what does stuck energy look like? Liliana shares how to clear our energy, how to ground ourselves, and also how to tap into our intuition.

LEARN MORE ABOUT LILIANA BARZOLA

Website: LotusLantern.org

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe