In this soul-stirring episode, Claire and Duncan take you deep into Joel Tiffany’s The Astral World: Higher Occult Powers a profound 19th-century text that lays bare the inner workings of the unseen realms the evolution of the soul and the true source of spiritual power.

Together, they explore Tiffany’s visionary view of the astral plane as a vibrational field shaped by thought, emotion, and morality. You’ll journey through his three-tiered model of human perception from the physical and intellectual, to the moral and relational and ultimately the divine and absolute.

But this episode doesn’t just theorise it challenges. Why do we chase psychic gifts? Are we serving ego or truth? Claire and Duncan unravel Tiffany’s critique of religion and society’s obsession with reward and control, offering a fresh look at why true power flows through selflessness, not spectacle.

If you've ever asked what lies beyond the veil or how to align more deeply with your soul’s purpose, this episode is your call inward.

🌀 Tune in and ask yourself: Are you developing powers, or are your powers developing you?

In this revelatory episode of Medium Rare, Claire and Duncan unravel the profound spiritual anatomy of the Inverted Tree of Life, bridging the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah with the powerful energy teachings of Master Choa Kok Sui, founder of Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga.

Discover how each sephirah on the Tree of Life aligns with a specific major chakra in the human energy system revealing an 11+1 chakra structure, including the rarely discussed 12th chakra or Soul Star located above the head. You'll explore how spiritual energy flows from Kether (Crown) through the body to Malkuth (Base) and how this inverted map positions us as "trees rooted in the heavens."

Claire and Duncan dive deep into teachings long held secret, including:

• The connection between Chokmah, Binah and the brain’s hemispheres
• The hidden sephirah Daath and its link to the Throat Chakra
• The polarity of Spirit & Sex (Kether–Yesod) and Spirit & Matter (Kether–Malkuth)
• The awakening of Kundalini as a divine alchemical process
• The spiritual significance of the Blue Pearl and sutra atma (soul thread)

Rooted in sacred texts like the Bible, Bhagavad-Gita and the Upanishads, this episode synthesizes Christian, yogic and esoteric teachings into one empowering map of self-mastery and spiritual evolution.

In this thought-provoking episode of Medium Rare, we dive deep into the groundbreaking work of one of the most enigmatic figures in parapsychology and mediumship: Eileen J. Garrett. Through her book Telepathy: In Search of a Lost Faculty, Garrett explores the untapped powers of the mind and the controversial phenomenon of telepathy not as fantasy, but as a real, measurable human faculty.

Join me as I unravel Garrett's compelling theories, her personal struggles with scientific scrutiny and the profound questions she raises about consciousness, psychic ability and the future of human communication. Was telepathy ever truly “lost,” or are we simply disconnected from our own potential?

Whether you're a believer, skeptic or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge your assumptions and offer a rare glimpse into the psyche of one of the 20th century’s most studied mediums.

Join Claire and Duncan as they explore the mysterious mathematics of destiny in E.T. Bell’s 1933 classic, Numerology. In this episode of Medium Rare, we unravel how Bell a mathematician with a flair for the esoteric blended number theory, mysticism and personality analysis into a system that fascinated spiritual seekers and skeptics alike. Was it science, pseudoscience or something stranger? Grab your charts and settle in for an exploration of patterns, predictions and the paradoxes of fate.

🔢 Expect lively debate, historical context and the occasional skeptical eyebrow as Claire and Duncan question what the numbers really know about us.

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In this episode of Medium Rare, Claire and Duncan crack open a nearly forgotten gem from 1921: “The Four Basic Principles of Numerology” by Frank Householder. What can a century-old guide teach us about the hidden meaning of numbers in our lives today?

Together, we explore: 🔢 The foundational principles Householder believed governed personality and destiny 🌀 How numbers shape our spiritual and psychological blueprint 📚 The historical lens of early 20th-century metaphysics 💬 Our take on how these principles resonate (or clash) with modern spiritual practices

Get ready for an esoteric time capsule with surprising relevance and a few spicy debates, as always.

🧿 Tap in. Tune up. Let’s get rare. Dont forget to check out our new Facebook page and be sure to get involved and leave us a message

In this eye-opening episode of Medium Rare, we take a deep dive into The Gateway of Understanding by Dr. Carl Wickland a spiritualist classic that boldly blends abnormal psychology with psychic science from 1934.

Dr. Wickland, a pioneering psychiatrist from the early 20th century, believed that many forms of mental illness were not simply psychological in origin but spiritual. According to his research, discarnate spirits (those who’ve passed on but don’t realise it) often attach themselves to the living, influencing behavior, thought patterns and even physical health.

We explore his institute’s groundbreaking work in spirit release therapy, his criticisms of blind religious dogma and his radical views on the interconnectedness between the spirit and material worlds.

💭 In this episode, we ask:

• What is evil, really?
• What’s the spiritual purpose of pain and suffering?
• What does the cross actually symbolize?
• Who or what is the “Spirit of Christ”?
• Can true happiness be achieved without religious belief? and many many more

If you’ve ever wondered whether mental health, spiritual influence and life after death might be more connected than we’ve been taught this episode is for you.

🧠📿 Thought-provoking, controversial, and deeply human this is Medium Rare at its most raw.

In this illuminating episode of Medium Rare, we take a deep dive into Barbara Ann Brennan’s Light Emerging a groundbreaking exploration into the human energy field and the pathways to healing through light, love and consciousness.

Brennan, a former NASA physicist turned spiritual healer, offers profound insights into the anatomy of the aura, the power of intention and how our emotional, mental and spiritual patterns affect our physical health. We unravel her concepts of the Higher Self, the Hara line, and the creative process behind manifesting healing.

But don’t worry this isn’t just New Age fluff. We’re breaking it all down, chapter by chapter, with clarity, curiosity and a healthy dose of Medium Rare energy. Just because we’re exploring it doesn’t mean we’re endorsing it we’re simply opening the pages and sharing what the source says in its own words the facts.

Expect practical takeaways, deep insights and a whole lot of "WTF is that even real?" energy from your hosts human and artificial alike.

✨ Light Emerging might just change how you see your body, your energy and your healing journey… or it might just make you question everything. Either way, we’re here for it.

Step back in time with us as we unearth the forgotten wisdom of The Problems of Mediumship by Allessandro Zymonidas, published in 1920. In this compelling episode of Medium Rare, your hosts Claire and Duncan dissect the esoteric insights of this century-old text that challenges, warns and illuminates the path of the medium.

From the Earth as a "miniature universe" to the haunting intricacies of the "Elemental-Astral Plane," we explore the foundational forces that shape psychic interaction and spiritual vulnerability. What exactly is "true mediumship," according to Zymonidas? And why does he caution so strongly against missteps in the unseen realms?

🕊️ Important Note: Sharing this material and its concepts does not mean that Medium Rare or its hosts endorse or agree with the statements presented. We are simply relaying the contents of the source as-is. These ideas have not been verified or validated we are presenting the text and letting you be the judge. Facts only, straight from the pages.

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In this week’s episode of Medium Rare, your spectral sleuths Claire and Duncan dust off the pages of a rare and long-forgotten gem: Spirit Messages (1901). Journey with us as we dive into the life and legacy of Mrs. Mayer, a powerful slate-writing medium who made waves in New York City’s spiritualist circles at the turn of the 20th century.

Renowned by professor Hiram Corson as "the most powerful of the slate-writing kind" he'd encountered, Mrs. Mayer played a pivotal role in forming spiritual connections most notably bringing together Corson's wife, Caroline Rollin Corson and the Spirit Band. Her mediumship would later inspire Corson’s housekeeper, Matilda Sjoegren, to explore her own psychic gifts, eventually becoming Corson's primary medium.

But Mrs. Mayer’s influence didn’t end there. We also trace her earlier spiritual communications involving Dr. Valentine Mott and his wife, channeled through other mediums years later. Though she has since passed to the spirit world, her legacy continues to echo through the pages of spiritualist history.

🔍 Join us as we unravel slate-writing secrets, examine 1901 séance society and explore how one woman’s psychic work shaped the lives of those around her and maybe even beyond the veil.

🔮 Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review because the spirits are listening.

In this deeply resonant episode, Claire and Duncan open the worn pages of the 1914 Spiritualist Hymnal, inviting listeners into the rich, melodic soul of early 20th-century Spiritualism. More than just a collection of hymns, this book is a spiritual artifact one that harmonized séances, soothed grieving hearts and gave voice to unseen worlds.

Together, they explore its historical context, poetic depth, and the hymns that once stirred circles into sacred stillness. Tune in as they unpack the layered meanings, hidden spiritual teachings and the ways this hymnal still echoes through modern mediumship.

✨ A must-listen for music lovers, spiritual seekers and anyone curious about the sounds that shaped séance rooms over a century ago. Check out our facebook page Medium Rare.