Mediumship Matters with Hannah Macintyre

Platform mediumship is about so much more than giving someone in the audience a reading.

In this final episode of Season 9, I'm sharing the personal principles that guide every demonstration I do—and why I believe platform mediumship should serve the whole room, not just the person receiving the message.

We explore:

• Why platform demonstrations are about introducing people to Spirit
• The energy of an audience and why it changes your mediumship
• Why I never read for students, friends or family during demonstrations
• Why I avoid taking the same person twice
• The risks of going direct too early
• And how trusting the intelligence of Spirit creates stronger evidence and a better experience for everyone.

If you've ever wanted to understand the thinking behind platform mediumship—or you're hoping to step onto the platform yourself one day—this episode is for you.

Thank you for coming on this Season 9 journey with me. I'll see you in Season 10.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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“Spirit told me…”

But did they?

This week I’m diving into a tricky — and slightly uncomfortable — topic:

Discernment.

Because not everything we receive from spirit is meant to be shared.

And not everything we think is from spirit… actually is.

In this episode I’m exploring:

• The difference between what spirit show you, what you interpret, and what you should say

• How your own beliefs and development level shape what you receive

• Why “pure channel” claims don’t quite hold up

• The responsibility of sharing information with sitters, students and even friends

• And the ethical line every medium has to learn to navigate

Just because you can say something… doesn’t mean you should.

And learning that difference is part of the work.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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My mediumship has improved dramatically recently.

More evidence.

More clarity.

More trust.

And surprisingly…

I don't think it's because I've practised more mediumship.

In this episode I explore the unexpected lesson the gym has taught me about working with spirit, why learning to sit with discomfort changes everything, and how overcoming the voice in your head transforms your connection.

We also explore:

• Why doing hard things outside mediumship strengthens your readings
• How spirit really appear during evidential mediumship
• Why babies and loved ones sometimes present differently in spirit
• The importance of recognising the essence of a person rather than expecting a perfect visual image
• And one of the biggest ethical responsibilities we have as mediums: what to do when a spirit comes through that a sitter doesn't want to hear from.

Sometimes the biggest improvements in your mediumship happen when you're not thinking about mediumship at all.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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Why are we so uncomfortable sitting with someone else's pain?

In this episode, I'm reflecting on a beautiful email from a listener, sharing why I almost didn't release a recent podcast, and exploring something I see all the time in spiritual spaces...

Our need to explain.

To interpret.

To find the lesson.

To make everything happen for a reason.

We explore:

• Why speaking honestly creates space for others to heal
• The difference between supporting someone and explaining their experience
• Why "everything happens for a reason" isn't always helpful
• The importance of consent when offering spiritual interpretations
• And why sometimes the most powerful thing we can say is:

"I don't know... but you don't have to go through it alone."

Because perhaps the greatest gift we offer isn't our wisdom.

Perhaps it's our presence.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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You've probably heard me say it before…

Open your eyes.

In this episode, I'm answering a listener's question about one of the biggest hurdles developing mediums face: learning to work with their eyes open.

It feels impossible at first—I know because I've been there.

We explore:

• Why reading with your eyes open improves evidential mediumship
• The surprising way speed strengthens your connection with spirit
• Why clairvoyance can sometimes become a distraction
• Building power through the gears
• Keeping your sitter included in the experience
• And my favourite trick for instantly strengthening your blend with spirit.

If you've ever felt like your mediumship disappears the moment you open your eyes, this episode is for you.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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This week I’m talking about something I’ve seen happen to almost every developing medium…

The moment they decide they’re ready to step up… and suddenly their mediumship falls apart.

You start thinking about reading professionally, charging, or working with real sitters… and out of nowhere:

The links feel weak.

Spirit seem quiet.

Everything feels harder.

Your confidence disappears.

So what’s actually happening?

In this episode, I’m exploring:

• Why mediumship often feels worse before expansion

• How pressure and expectation kill surrender

• The difference between practising and needing it to work

• Why analysing your mediumship changes your state

• And how fear of getting it wrong blocks the very thing you’re trying to achieve

Because mediumship works best when we allow.

And the moment it suddenly matters… most of us stop allowing.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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Why do we trust people who sound certain... even when something inside us is telling us to walk away?

In this episode, I'm exploring one of the biggest challenges in mediumship development: finding teachers who empower you rather than making you dependent on them.

Inspired by a couple of fascinating documentaries about charismatic leaders, we explore why confidence can be so persuasive—even when it's misplaced.

We talk about:

• Why certainty is so attractive
• The danger of handing your power to a teacher
• What healthy mediumship development should look like
• Why I believe development happens in seasons
• Red flags to watch out for in spiritual teaching
• And why trusting yourself is one of the most important skills you'll ever develop.

Because the goal of a good teacher isn't to make you need them forever.

It's to help you trust yourself.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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This week's episode is another listener Q&A—and you've sent in some brilliant questions.

We're talking about:

• When it's time to let go of tarot and trust your own connection with spirit
• Whether the Bible really condemns mediumship
• What I believe spirit guides actually do
• The idea of a "resting phase" after death
• And why I always come back to one simple principle:

I can only teach from my experience.

There are lots of ideas in spiritual circles that are repeated as facts.

But what happens when spirit have never shown you those things?

This episode is an invitation to question, explore and discover what feels true in your own relationship with spirit.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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When does self-development stop helping... and start holding us back?

In this episode, I'm asking an uncomfortable question that I've been wrestling with myself:

Has modern spirituality become too focused on me?

My healing.

My awakening.

My purpose.

My story.

And somewhere along the way, have we forgotten that spirituality is also about service?

We explore:

• Why every spiritual journey begins with self—and why it shouldn't stay there
• How social media encourages self-focus
• Whether we're becoming addicted to understanding ourselves
• The difference between healing and endless self-analysis
• Why Spirit Social's first birthday reminded me what really matters
• And the question I've been asking myself every day:

"How can I be of service today?"

This isn't a criticism of anyone else.

It's a conversation I'm having with myself first.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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If spirit guides don't tell us what to do...

If they don't stop painful things from happening...

If they don't magically grant our wishes...

Then what exactly do they do?

In this episode, I'm answering a brilliant listener question about the purpose of spirit guides and sharing how my understanding has changed over the years.

We explore:

• Why I believe our spirit guides are our higher selves
• How they guide us without taking away our free will
• Why the lessons we ask for rarely arrive in the way we'd choose
• The difference between guidance and rescue
• How difficult experiences become our greatest teachers
• And why spirit guides are more interested in your growth than your comfort.

Sometimes the greatest gift your guides can give you... is letting you find your own way.

I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.

Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.

Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq

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