In this heartfelt episode of the Maria Gonçalves Podcast, Maria welcomes Brian D. Smith. He is a certified grief educator, life purpose coach, small business consultant, and host of the Grief 2 Growth podcast. Following the loss of his 15-year-old daughter, Shayna, Brian felt his life was over. But over time, he discovered a way not just to survive—but to grow.

Brian has worked with hundreds of grieving parents and individuals facing loss, divorce, illness, and major life transitions. Through thousands of hours of study into the nature of life and death, Brian combines reason, evidence, and spiritual insight to help others heal. His framework emphasizes gratitude, mindfulness, movement, and self-care as pillars for transformation.

He serves on the Board of Directors for Helping Parents Heal and is a member of the Advisory Board of the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS). Brian’s work has been featured on leading podcasts and publications, including those by Sandra Champlain, Roberta Grimes, Irene Weinberg, and Mark Anthony. 

Brian is the author of Grief 2 Growth: Planted, Not Buried, available on Amazon and other bookstores, and is currently developing multiple resources, including an oracle deck (Love Lives On), grief workbooks, and guided spiritual experiences.

Connect with Brian:
 📩 [email protected]
 🌐 www.grief2growth.com
 🎧 Grief 2 Growth Podcast
"We are not buried. We are planted. And with time, light, and love—we grow."

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grief2growthcommunity
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Podcast: podcast.grief2growth.com 

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Have you ever wondered how mediums really communicate with Spirit? Can anyone develop their intuition?

In this inspiring episode of the Maria Gonçalves Podcast, internationally trained psychic medium Barbara Quinton shares how she developed her mediumship through Arthur Findlay College and explains how Spirit communicates through feelings, images, symbols, and evidence.

Together, Maria and Barbara explore mediumship, intuition, grief, healing, and the importance of trusting your own inner guidance. They also discuss why compassion is just as important as evidence in every mediumship reading.

Whether you're developing your spiritual gifts, curious about psychic abilities, or seeking comfort after the loss of a loved one, this conversation is filled with insight, hope, and inspiration.

🌐 Website: https://barbaraquinton.com
https://www.redfernevents.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbara.quinton.official

Go to her website to purchase her new book, or grab your copy on Amazon!** 📚✨

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Have you ever wondered what it really feels like to stand on stage and deliver messages from the Spirit World?

In this heartfelt and educational episode of the Maria Gonçalves Podcast, Maria welcomes evidential medium Craig Allen back to the show for an honest conversation about the world of platform mediumship and public demonstrations. Together they share their personal experiences, the fears they faced in the beginning, and the profound responsibility of becoming a voice for Spirit.
 
Whether you're a developing medium, a practicing psychic, or someone fascinated by how evidential mediumship works, this episode offers valuable insight into what happens both before and during a live demonstration.

Connect with Craig
🌐 Website: Craig Allen Psychic Medium
Instagram:  @AlohaMedium  
Youtube @AlohaMedium   

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In this inspiring episode of the Maria Goncalves Podcast, Maria welcomes Jennifer Alsever—a Journalist, Evidential Medium, Reiki Master, Akashic Records Practitioner, and author of the upcoming book, Tapped In: 31 Stories That Will Change How You Think About Intuition, Connection & the Afterlife. Release date: September 10, 2026. 

Jennifer spent more than three decades as a respected national business journalist, contributing to prestigious publications including The New York Times, Fortune, Inc. Magazine, CNN Money, and The Wall Street Journal. She is also the author of five young adult novels.

In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer shares her extraordinary journey from the world of business journalism to becoming an evidential medium. Together, Maria and Jennifer explore intuition, mediumship, Reiki, near-death experiences, divine timing, personal transformation, and the powerful lessons Jennifer learned while interviewing 31 people whose lives were forever changed by profound spiritual experiences.

✨ Topics discussed include:
* Jennifer's journey from journalist to evidential medium
* How Reiki awakened her intuitive gifts
* Near-death experiences and evidence of the afterlife
* Mediumship, Spirit communication, and trusting your intuition
* Divine timing and spiritual awakenings
* Why fear can block your intuitive abilities
* The inspiration behind Tapped In and its powerful stories 

Jennifer's upcoming book, Tapped In, features true stories from well-known spiritual teachers, mediums, and ordinary people whose lives were transformed by profound spiritual experiences.

📚 Connect with Jennifer Alsever
🌐 Website: www.jenniferalsever.com
🔗 Linktr.ee : https://linktr.ee/authorjenniferalsever

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Have you ever dreamed of visiting Peru? 

In this episode of the Maria Goncalves Podcast,  I sit down with Laura Diaz, founder of Retreats and Tours Peru, to explore the beauty of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the rich traditions of the Quechua people.

Laura shares how she left everything behind in the USA to build a new life in Peru and explains why so many visitors leave with a renewed perspective on life. From ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes to alpacas, incredible food, and unforgettable cultural experiences, this conversation will inspire your next adventure.

✨ In this episode:

* Why Peru is a life-changing destination
* Laura's journey from Minnesota to Peru
* Visiting Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
* Quechua culture and traditions
* Peru's amazing food and alpacas
* How personalized retreats create unforgettable experiences

🌎 Learn more about Laura and Retreats & Tours Peru:
https://retreatsandtoursperu.com
Email: [email protected]  
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Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes during a mediumship reading? How does a medium receive evidence from Spirit? What role do spirit guides actually play? And how do you learn to trust your intuition and your connection with the Spirit World?

In this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation, I'm joined once again by Arthur Findlay College Tutor Donna Barker and my co-host, evidential medium Erica McNiece,  as we explore the fascinating world of evidential mediumship.

Donna generously shares the wisdom she's gained from years of teaching and demonstrating mediumship around the world. She explains how mediumship evolves from receiving simple impressions to experiencing rich, multi-sensory communication with the Spirit World. Together, we discuss spirit guides, sitting in the power, building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, trusting your own soul, and why enjoying your mediumship journey is just as important as developing your abilities.

Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or you're an experienced medium, this episode is filled with practical guidance, heartfelt stories, inspiring real-life experiences, and powerful reminders that Spirit is always working with us. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of how mediumship unfolds and renewed confidence in trusting your own intuitive connection.


Connect with Donna Barker
🌐 www.donnabarkermedium.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnabarkermedium/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DonnaBarkerMedium⁩  

🎬Suggested videos to watch on my YouTube channel

Previous Interviews with Donna
Donna Barker, International Spiritual Medium, Course Organizer and Tutor at Arthur Findlay College, UK
Watch now :
https://youtu.be/ZRl2zRWofL8?si=5uqEsBjCPG6MPiO7

Serving in Spiritualist Churches | Donna Barker on Prayers, Speaking and Mediumship
Watch now: https://youtu.be/0fD-ZfbKjqk?si=MG3stu6PJWoVoix3


Connect with Erica McNiece
🌐 www.headwatershypnotherapy.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crow_and_crown/?hl=en

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In this heartfelt episode, Maria sits down with Holistic Wellness Practitioner and bestselling author Teresa Laccaraza to discuss her powerful journey through breast cancer, healing, and personal transformation.

Teresa shares how a rare breast cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for a deeper connection with gratitude, holistic healing, and self-discovery. Together, Maria and Teresa explore the mind-body-spirit connection, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), somatic breathwork, anxiety, grief, menopause, and the importance of allowing ourselves to truly feel our emotions.

This inspiring conversation offers practical tools and gentle wisdom for anyone navigating life's challenges, healing from trauma, coping with grief, or looking for new ways to support their emotional and spiritual well-being.

Connect with Teresa Laccaraza
🌐 Website & Social Media: https://linktr.ee/teresalacorazza

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In this heartfelt conversation, Maria sits down with medium Craig Allen from Hawaii to discuss spirit communication, signs from loved ones, grief, faith, and how mediumship evolves over time. Together, they share personal experiences and insights into what it feels like to connect with those in spirit.

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🌐 Website: Craig Allen Psychic Medium
Instagram:  @AlohaMedium
Youtube @AlohaMedium  

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Spirit Vision Oracle Cards REVEAL ✨ 
The Stories Behind the Artwork with Shelley Youell  

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Maria Goncalves is joined by co-host Alexandra Rush and special guest Shelley Youell for a magical conversation about the creation of the Spirit Vision Oracle Cards. ✨

Shelley shares the deeply personal stories, spiritual inspiration, and emotional journey behind her breathtaking oracle deck — a collection over 20 years in the making. From whimsical fairies and powerful goddesses to healing hearts, remembrance, self-love, and spiritual transformation, every card carries its own message, energy, and connection to Spirit.

🎨 Shelly Youell
🌐 Website: https://www.shelleyyouell.com/ 

✨ Co-Host: Alexandra M. Rush
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.m.rush
❤️Evidential Spiritual Mediumship Practice Group & Associated Media
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In this powerful episode, Maria Goncalves sits down with Spiritual Medium and Intuitive Coach Jessica Rachel to explore Spirit Guides, intuition, signs from Spirit, and how to trust your inner guidance. Jessica shares her journey from teacher burnout to spiritual awakening and explains how spirit guides communicate through whispers, nudges, synchronicities, and intuition.
 
✨ Connect with Jessica 
🌐 https://www.jessicarachel.co/ 
🔗 Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/jessicarachel 

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