Spirit School

By Danielle SearanckeReligion & Spirituality Education Self-Improvement Spirituality

Spirit School episodes

May 01, 2023 May Spirit Messages
See what Spirit has to say about the teachings leading into May 2023 - I'll give you a hint, it has a lot to do with your Light.
Desire to learn Mediumship Development? The Initiation starts May 19th! https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations
Already developed and looking for a safe space to practice? Join the Collective for bi-weekly practice circles with me, partner pairings weekly and get to practice on volunteer public sitters! https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective
Free weekly meditations and activities in Spirit School: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/217455
Join Sheila V and myself in Spirit School HQ (Squamish Canada) for a two day workshop on building your intuitive muscles and spiritual self-esteem! https://www.sheilav.co/bravely-spiritual-squamish

See you in Spirit School!

31 min
April 25, 2023Free Spiritual Labour
When I brought up free spiritual labour as a potential podcast topic with Andrea (@concreteandcrystals) a year ago, she was excited! It is something that comes up a lot in the spiritual space, especially online, but it isn’t really talked about. This could be a little bit of a hot topic, and I'm not meaning to bring up any shame in anyone, or have anyone feel anything other than informed, but it is something I've wanted to talk about for a while. As an online business owner expanding to in person offerings, I have my energy pulled in many directions and go through cycles with my response to it. There are times when I am energized and overflowing with engagement. I love connecting with all of you! I also have periods, often when I haven’t extended the same care to myself, when I am unable to meet the demand.
There will always be a need for marketing and sharing socially with an online business, but boundaries are required if you have multiple points of contact with your audience and clients. Reciprocity is a core value for me and I believe it should be at the center of our online interactions. We also need to return to the law of reciprocity with Mother Earth to create a sustainable relationship.

Spirit School Links
The Initiation Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations
The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement
Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective
Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/
Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa
Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs
View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

In this episode:
My free and paid resources are equally as impactful and have the same standards
Many of us who lean into service are doing it from a place of what we hope to receive
As an Indigenous woman, I don’t tolerate any racism toward Indigenous people online
I worked in and was passionate about First Nations healthcare
I realized how much emotional, spiritual and physical labor was involved in checking racism
In 2023, the audience shouldn’t have to check the comments for publications
On TikTok, there are people from all different backgrounds sharing wisdom
I am grateful for the social justice warriors creating digestible content for people to learn
I could see how much labor goes into educating others on what it’s like to be a person of colour
TikTok had stories of BIPOC people expected to educate their workplace on racism
We all have the resources to educate ourselves at our fingertips
My thoughts on free labour started in the social justice space
Inclusion such as in an interview process is often to tick a box for the bare minimum
I’m going to use my Spirit School space and Instagram as my examples of online spaces
Instagram started asking a lot of labour of creators to keep up with trends like Reels
Unlike Instagram, TikTok has a creator fund to reward the work people put into their content
I hired three creators who were critical of the spiritual space to audit my classes and business
I want to ensure my body of work is not causing harm or feeling like a cult in any way
As a busy mom, I made a conscious decision that I did not have time for Reels
For the past 4 years, I’ve had 4-7 fake imposter accounts at a time pretending to be me
They mirror my account and scam people by having them pay for alleged readings
It takes a lot of free labour to report them and respond to the hundreds of DMs about them
The messages letting us know are well-intended but the notifications are overwhelming
I have to complete a form and upload a photo of myself with my ID for Meta to report them
Instagram never takes them down, and I was paying $180/month in admin fees
I just stopped doing the labour and scaled back my presence on Instagram
People have crossed my boundaries expecting me to act as Google for them in DMs
Chris Corsini on Instagram does free readings for every sign with ASL for accessibility
He is an example of subtly reminding people to support him in exchange for free labour
You can also support by engaging with free content and helping to answer questions
There will be more free content coming to Spirit School as the team expands
Asking questions publicly instead of privately allows more people to see the response
Some teachers and creators have a “buy me a coffee” sign for donations
If you DM someone, thank them for their time and energy if they respond
I thank people who send genuine messages for their time and energy
Responding to people’s posts as a community member is free labour, and has an impact
Consider how we can be more reciprocal in the spaces we occupy
Your energy and sharing experiences is the currency I value over money
I may be the guiding force, but the people in Spirit School create the culture
We are in a phase of our humanity where it's every person for themselves
Indigenous ways of living revolve around the laws of reciprocity with Mother Earth
Maybe we can learn more and collectively tend to Mother Earth
46 min
April 18, 2023Being Brave & Building Spiritual Self Esteem with Sheila V
I'm so excited to have Sheila V back on the Spirit School podcast! This is her third time as a guest and we both have expanded a lot since our last conversation. We originally met when we were both contributors to a blog and felt a soul connection. I always feel the presence of spirit when I am in Sheila’s energy and her episodes have been popular with Spirit School listeners too!
In this conversation, Sheila talks about her book, Brave, and how you can start being more brave in your everyday life. We both share the philosophy that you can apply your spiritual gifts in your existing career and start opening up to ways you can serve. Being brave also helps you build your spiritual self esteem and learn to trust in your abilities. Sheila also shares about her experience manifesting her husband and their IVF journey. In addition to speaking on stages, her dream of having a platform was also realized in a way she couldn’t have predicted when she was approached by a TV network about documenting her fertility journey. When we surrender, our manifestations will come in divine timing!
Join us both for the Bravely Spiritual 2-Day Accelerator at Spirit School in beautiful Squamish, BC! This 2-Day retreat will expand you spiritually and increase your confidence when connecting with spirit. Development and transformation are amplified in these settings!
The Bravely Spiritual 2-Day Accelerator at Spirit School: https://www.sheilav.co/bravely-spiritual-squamish

Connect with Sheila V
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sheila_v__/
Website: https://www.sheilav.co/

Spirit School Links
The Initiation Spring 2023: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations
The Initiation 2.0: Advancing Mediumship Development: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement
Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective
Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/
Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa
Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs
View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

In this episode:
Sheila’s powerful energy comes from being brave and building spiritual self esteem
She quit her job to write her book because she believed in it and it sold well
Sheila attributes her personal power to the amount of trauma healing she’s done
Connecting to spirit can happen because of dissociation and trauma
Psilocybin and other Indigenous medicines have also given her personal power
There is a lot of research around psilocybin and mediumship
Sheila’s book, Brave, has led to global keynote speaking opportunities
She didn’t realize that the book would help so many people on their spiritual path
When you awaken to authenticity and your gifts, life may not make sense anymore
People in the corporate world were open to this message of reconciling the two lives
Sheila suggests that you do both spiritual and corporate work first and enjoy it
Meet new spiritual people that are more aligned as you transition
Having a mentor and being part of a community can help you feel less alone
I used to ask spirit to put me to work while I was still in corporate
You may go part time before eventually quitting to do spiritual work
Natural conflict between departments may drain your energy if you’re sensitive
Sheila suggests leaning into the socialization at work instead of isolating
I feel like being brave doesn’t get easier, but that we choose to do things anyways
Sheila says we become more resilient and it doesn’t get easier because we do bigger things
She leans into, “what is the new version of me that's trying to be reborn?”
Bringing in guides, resting more, and self care make you more masterful in bravery
Spirit rewards you for trusting, and the rewards make you braver
Sheila hit a low point when a relationship ended at the same time her book came out
She learned about the laws of manifesting to call in a conscious man
She met him, moved in with him and began IVF together within a few months
Their journey was followed by an Australian TV show called Big Miracles
Going through IVF with a production crew required a lot of vulnerability
Sheila believes that part of her purpose is showing the messy parts of the process
Her partner Tyson has opened her up to nature as a form of spirituality
We need teachers to show more vulnerable and dynamic sides of themselves
Sheila and Tyson’s donor egg journey will also be featured on Season 2
Hearing stories from people who share with her are inspiring
Manifestations may come in unexpected ways, and in divine timing
Using yourself as a channel for spirit is when miracles happen
Holding onto the old has made depression and anxiety worse
I’ve been manifesting sunshine instead of the original rainy forecast for the retreat
Visualizing, feeling, repetition, music and journaling can help to manifest
Sheila is coming to teach a two-day workshop with me at Spirit School
Learn how to become bravely spiritual on your path and build up your spiritual self-esteem
Strengthen your connection to your spirit guides, to your ancestors
Master the art of channeling and learn the basic 12 laws of manifesting.
Development and transformation is amplified in 2-day retreats with everyone together
45 min
April 11, 2023My Night at Chillingham Castle
I polled my Instagram audience to choose the topic for this episode and the choices were either energy, or my trip to Chillingham Castle. Obviously, Chillingham Castle won! I decided to begin with the audio from a TikTok by @historyhit that gives some historical context before I share my experience. I spent years as a documenter for a paranormal investigators group in Vancouver, so visiting the castle was on my bucket list!
In addition to the eerie encounters, I also talked about my evolving beliefs around ghosts and earthbound spirits. As I’ve said on the podcast before, it’s important to remain flexible in our beliefs so that we can meet new experiences with curiosity. Grasping firmly to beliefs can also invalidate the lived experiences of others, and I think there is divinity in having differing perspectives.

I would love to hear your experiences with haunted places over in the free Spirit School community!
@historyhit TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@historyhit

Spirit School Links
The Initiation Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d3191cde520bd60dc33d63
The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a55f4dc3789176b6944ea
Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective
Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/
Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa
Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs
View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

History of Chillingham Castle (@historyhit):
Chillingham Castle was a monastery in the 12th Century
Edward the first, the hammer of the Scots, led his Scottish campaigns from this location
The first recorded accounts of the ghosts were penned by Lady Leonora Tankerville
There was an increase in occult spiritualism during Edwardian and Victorian times
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle commended Lady Tankerville on her reports of the Chillingham ghosts
The current owner is from the original Gray family owners and has overseen renovations
Guests still report seeing flashes of blue similar to ghosts sightings of the past
A priest who traveled to get rid of ghosts said there were too many there

My Experience of Chillingham Castle:
I went when I was 19 years old in 2002, right out of high school and obsessed with Most Haunted
Putting this show together was fun because it brought up so much nostalgia
Paranormal things and ghosts tend to be our entry into the spiritual space
At that time, I was immersed in books and TV shows with Sylvia Brown and John Edwards
I joined a paranormal investigation group when the first Most Haunted episode came out
I was so excited at that time and didn’t know that I was a medium yet
I validated what the mediums got and went through photos and audio recordings of our outings
I caught some EVPs from those recordings and overnight ones from my bedside
My ex husband was from England and we traveled once a year
We stayed in the tower at Chillingham Castle in the off season and I was so excited
My memories of this time are piecemeal because it was not a healthy relationship
Scotland has my heart and I still want to visit there again
I couldn’t believe how much I missed the mountains when traveling
My ex-husband and I were the only people there other than the caretaker
We stayed in the tower, which was used for Scottish prisoners of war
I was in awe of how much history was there compared to somewhere like Vancouver
Going to the bathroom in the middle of the night was terrifying in the castle
The strangest thing that happened was not being able to see the castle on the only road
The keeper gave us a midnight tour of the torture chamber that scared me
One paranormal thing that happened was light coming in and a loud popping noise that woke me
I have heard a voice yelling my name in my ear a couple of times
A friend’s mom came to me and I saw the Almost Famous poster and her name was Penny
My friend wasn’t initially receptive and that is part of why I don’t do drive-by readings
I am still unsure of my belief in earthbound spirits or if they have passed on and choose to visit
Part of the reason I am undecided is that some teachers I respect believe in them
We never caught anything definitive in my paranormal investigation years
Beautiful music or framing it as an angel experience could change your perspective
Our beliefs are our choices and we have free will
The more spiritually aware we become, the more we realize we don’t know
Because of Mavis’ beliefs, I firmly believed earthbound spirits didn’t exist a couple years ago
I think there are reasons for mysteries, including the opportunity to expand our beliefs
Some Spirit School Collective members share their experiences with haunted places
Being stuck on specific beliefs limits our potential for spiritual growth and expansion
I saw a full apparition of a little boy by my husband’s side of the bed when I was pregnant
I lost that pregnancy and learned through a medium that it was my child that I saw
Before my trauma informed training I would negate people’s lived experiences
I like to straddle both sides of the conversation without imposing my beliefs
Each of us having our own truth does not make it the capital T truth
I believe there is a divine reason for us to be divided in spiritual beliefs
51 min
April 01, 2023April 2023 Spirit Messages
I am so excited to be here with your April Spirit messages. I have not felt this energy for a long time. The world of Spirit came through so strong with the message, 'Don't forget you came here to live. You came here to live an expansive life. You came here to live a life that is not meant to be easy. That is not meant to be smooth all the time. Do not forget you came here to live. We did not come here to merely survive.’
There's an opportunity coming into April to tap into this life force that is all around us. In the recording, you will hear that I feel absolutely giddy, and I hope you will feel the contagiousness of Spirit's presence. I could not get to the microphone quick enough to record these messages because it was just coming in so strong, this energy that Spirit wants people to feel.
The invitation at the end of this episode is quite new. I'm inviting you to dance with me. If you know me, you know I do not dance!
Note: Due to the sound quality in the recording, you can click on one of the links for your personal dance party.
Song: My Love is Your Love by Whitney Houston
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1ckU1EhAO0Nr73QYw24SWJ?si=2626afa66c2f4a4d
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-love-is-your-love/251090652?i=251090745

Spirit School Links
The Initiation Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d3191cde520bd60dc33d63
The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a55f4dc3789176b6944ea
Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective
Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/
Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa
Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs
View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

In this episode:
We did not come here to chase the next thing constantly.
It is up to us to continue to expand on this path and to continue to expand through the hurdles and road bumps that come our way.
We are signifying the re-emergence of Mother Earth in the northern hemisphere.
A big word that Spirit is giving me revitalization.
Tap into that life force and allow it to grow inside of you.
An activation of life force continues to move through us.
Remember that only the most courageous have chosen to come forward during this time.
Set out a new course for a new way of being on this planet, a new way of being in community with one another.
We need to get uncomfortable before we can tap into a higher vision of newness.
We can pave a path forward that is more aligned with what we want to see for ourselves, our families and the collective.
The world of Spirit is letting us know that a new awareness is coming.
It takes courage to pave a path that has yet to be walked.
The guides are very close for April.
We enter a new year for the astrological calendar of April.
We haven't been alone on this journey; our next steps will not be misguided.
If we are stuck in a cycle of old ways of being with ourselves and each other, we must choose new thoughts.
We have to feel worthy of this life force and revitalization to move it through us.
I am here to remind you that you were born worthy, and nothing has changed.
The month of April is asking you to assess your wheel of life.
Where does your desire for change want to guide you?
We all are amplifiers of energy, and we get to choose what kind of energy radiates through us.
There has been a lot of deep spiritual work in the winter months, and the world of Spirit applauds you for meeting your shadow.
You are free to move on to a lighter path and trust that the lingering energetics of everything you worked on through the winter will be completed as you move forward.
We have to stop thinking about things as being so linear.
There is a lot of focus on love relationships coming up into spring; we're willing to be more vulnerable and more ourselves around each other.
We cannot hide our deepest sense of self anymore.
If we have not done the work to allow our most vulnerable sides to come through, we will enter this season feeling very naked.
We are going to be finding much deeper relationships in our lives.
26 min
March 28, 2023Lecture Series: Initiation Mediumship Q+A
For today’s episode, I am sharing a Q+A session from the most recent cohort of The Initiation so that you can get a taste of the types of topics we cover! I will be running this signature program at least one more time, and the waitlist is available below. In addition to the foundations for your first 3 years of mediumship development, I also tailor the classes and Q+A sessions to the needs of the students in the cohort, making each round of the experience unique!
Before the episode, I shared a few Spirit School updates before I take my first break in 2023! There has been so much happening between the membership, running programs, planning the retreat, and building my physical school on the Squamish waterfront. I may be experiencing decision fatigue from the renovation, but there have been so many magical moments on this journey. I already have Sheila V, Dominic Bogue and Julie Poole scheduled to teach in the Spirit School space this year! I’ve also had money and connections appear effortlessly to provide solutions as I needed them. I’ve felt that my late mentor Mavis Pittilla has had a hand in making the Spirit School journey so magical!

Spirit School Links
The Initiation Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d3191cde520bd60dc33d63
The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a55f4dc3789176b6944ea
Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective
Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/
Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa
Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs
View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

Questions & Topics:
Some of my readings are intuitive, and some mediumship, and some both. I've had a lot of people ask how often they can book a session. I just said they could whenever they feel called to do so. But I'm not really sure if there's a rule of thumb for this. What do you suggest, Danielle?
Avoiding codependency and taking opportunities to mentor clients in their own gifts
Do you allow your sitters to record your readings? I know some mediums are very adamant about no recording, but this seems to be a popular request. What are the major concerns with this?
Accepting cringe moments and shadows, and challenging “standards” in mediumship
When did you really know that mediumship was for you, that this was something you wanted to do as a profession? Did you feel it like a calling or was it more like a slow burn?
Could you talk a little bit about knowing when you're ready to serve the public? I'm finding that I'm always thinking I'm just not good enough and I am kind of wondering if I'll get to the point where I do feel good enough.
I've heard many people say it's easier to read for those who actually have a need, but then I get worried that I won't meet their need. Any insight to this?
I find myself asking clarifying questions during my readings to ensure I'm interpreting and discerning information from the spirit accurately. Any tips on how to get away from doing this?
I find I do best when my sitter is more involved in the reading. For instance, when they ask questions, I receive the answers quickly. When we don't have a specific question or intention, I find the reading still works, but it's not as powerful. Any thoughts on this?
Can you speak about when we have a hard time connecting to a sitter and what that might indicate, and maybe how to maintain a connection when you feel you're not connecting fluidly?
As a reader, how do you manage more than one spirit coming through in a reading? I often feel overwhelmed.
Have you ever used a feedback form for your sitters while you're still practicing prior to professional?
The importance of reciprocity
1 hr 7 min
March 21, 2023 A Channelled Message from a Spirit Named G
This is a quick spontaneous episode, and if you get something out of it, share it and tag me on IG, I will happily record more like this as it's not uncommon to get channelled inspirations.
Come join us in Spirit School and let me know what the message means for you!
Free Spirit School Community: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/217455

8 min
March 14, 2023Inner Child and Outer Expression with Jenni Conn
I'm so excited to introduce you to Jenni Conn today! I was on her podcast last year and I wanted to have her on Spirit School for quite a few reasons. Jenni is a psychic medium, a spiritual mentor, and the host of The Medium Experience podcast. She's a lover of champagne and all the beauty that this world has to offer.
Jenni has been a student of mine for a while,and has done some incredible development over the past few years including going to the UK. I admire her confidence, how she shows up in the world, and I just think that she is a fantastic human being. Jenni is giving and generous in all the different spaces she occupies, and I thought Spirit School listeners would resonate with her. Our inner world experience is different from how other people experience us and Jenni shares how astrology can help us to understand the nuances of that.
Jenni loves psychology and uses her mediumship abilities strongly with the connection to inner child and the heart chakra. In this episode, she shares how her personal challenges have influenced how she is able to help her clients through their own inner child and emotional healing processes. She also hosts retreats where people are invited to do this deep work in a luxurious environment that reflects her champagne taste.
TW: Suicide conversation; personal story and in the context of mediumship
Connect with Jenni
Instagram: @themediumexperience
Website: https://themediumexperience.com/
The Medium Experience Podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nfuHEWepMw57zigcFE5SM?si=28ac9366d5ce4616
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-medium-experience/id1624904694

Spirit School Links
Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective
Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/
Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa
Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs
View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

In this episode:
Jenni uses her mediumship abilities with the connection to inner child and the heart chakra
As a Cancer sun, she wants to soothe the inner child wound in others when it comes up
Jenni recognized that she needed to take radical responsibility for her inner child healing
Her psychic and mediumship gifts opened up when she started doing this work
I had a powerful experience sitting with my inner child to heal my stage fright wound
Jenni believes that our astrological sun sign is our highest self we evolve into
Our rising sign is our egoic behaviour and our moon is our inner child
Knowing the needs of each voice helps you manage your life easier
Though she didn’t have an awareness of it, Jenni had psychic abilities at a young age
She has an inner knowing when people lie, partly from past trauma
Her psychic abilities kicked off when she was a hairstylist and was touching people
Jenni learned that her intuition had been correct when she learned on infidelities in her marriage
She learned to trust herself and her body through clairsentience
Both of us have thrived in our masculine and are leaning into femininity
Jenni surprised herself by doing a 365 day reels challenge despite the feminine being chaotic
Mediumship is a medium that can be used many ways like a pencil so it can’t be compared
Jenni uses hers to bring wisdom from the higher self rather than evidential mediumship
Even inspirational mediumship has an important role in advancing us as humans
Not everyone is meant to be on TV at the highest capacity in mediumship
Historically, mediumship is based on an external force rather than the wisdom within us
Jenni believes that sharing what was not expressed in life is more healing than evidence
A teacher’s views on suicide and Indigenous Spirits are partly why Jenni did minimal training
Cancer is ruled by the moon and reflects the light of others, so Cancers impact people
Fear-based teachers can have toxic and harmful beliefs
Jenni channels astrology information that is often validated by astrologists
When she experiences hardships, they allow her to help clients experiencing the same
You receive a lot more information from people who influence you when you’re psychic
We have alter egos that come out in social situations to be seen (Leo) or mysterious (Scorpio)
Jenni hosted the Je Vois retreat (I see) a 4 day, 360 degree view of your life
She plans events through the lens of a woman who doesn’t know anyone
Each day starts with education, then integration and celebration to keep from being too heavy
Je Vois is a combination of deep hard work and luxury
The topics for the days are inner child, align body and soul, and ascend to connect with Spirit
Jenni is collaborating with Renata for the next step, Je Crée, which is I Create
Themes are confess your truth, commit to rewriting the contract, and conquer the outer expression
Champagne is part of Jenni’s brand and she sent two bottles for 2 years of the Collective
50 min
March 07, 2023Physical Mediumship with Winter Brook
Today, I am talking to Winter Brook, a psychic and transfiguration medium, reiki master, spiritualist minister, teacher, attorney, and humanitarian. We met through Mavis Pittilla's Advanced Mediumship. I did it two years in a row and we were in a circle together in the cohort we were both in. We didn't have much time to engage with one another there, but we continued to follow each other on Facebook. Getting to know more about Winter and her physical mediumship through that connection is why I wanted to have her on today. This interview also showed how Winter’s love for animals and humanitarian work overlaps with her spiritual work. She is a natural teacher and we are so excited to have her join us in the Spirit School Collective as a guest mentor for the members to experience her energy and wisdom.
In this episode, Winter defines some of the key terms associated with physical mediumship and transfiguration to provide us with a basic understanding. She shares some of her experiences as both a sitter and a medium, giving us more context around what happens in a dark seance. Winter also talks about how skeptics going into a reading with a code word can ruin a reading because the sitter’s energy impacts the energy. The only negativity she has experienced in this work is from other humans. For those feeling that there is negative energy around, Winter reminds us that we are also spirit and can set intentions for our energy!
If you want to see the images discussed in this video, head over to Youtube around the 30 minute mark: https://youtu.be/eGG1Y8xMmyY
Winter will also be presenting as part of the Physical Mediumship in Victorian Times event in Lily Dale, NY June 18-22. Find out more at https://www.spiritartgallery.net/

Connect with Winter
Winter Brook is a certified psychic medium, a transfiguration physical medium, an Ordained Spiritualist minister, retired attorney, and a Reiki Master / Teacher. She has trained in the UK at the Arthur Findlay College as well as locally on Long Island. She has been teaching mediumship and working professionally for 14 years demonstrating at colleges, over 50 Long Island libraries, on behalf of governmental municipalities, at Lily Dale Assembly, Spiritualist churches and Metaphysical centers across the US and internationally. She is an Ambassador for the oldest Metaphysical not for profit learning community on Long Island, the Eyes of Learning. She is a former radio and tv host. Presently she hosts 2 monthly internet video shows on metaphysical topics and has been interviewed numerous times over the years. She is a former Woman of the Year for her volunteer humanitarian work saving the lives of children with heart defects from third world countries with Rotary International’s Gift of Life. She is a single mother of two girls, having adopted the youngest as a single mother, a proud pet owner, and foster mom to feral kittens.
YouTube: @winterbrookpsychicmedium
Instagram: @winterbrookpsychicmedium
Website: https://www.winterbrookmedium.com/

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In this episode:
Winter shut down the gifts she had as a child
She raised her two daughters in her hometown on Long Island as a single mother
She began to experience people’s thoughts and emotions in 2005
Winter got books from the library and found out about Spiritualist churches in her area
She is an advocate of continued education and we met through a class with Mavis Pittilla
Lily Dale, New York is the largest spiritualist community in the US
Spiritualism is a religion, philosophy, and science using mediumship to prove the continuity of life
You need to be a Spiritualist for a year to live there and most homeowners are mediums
In the summer, there would be 20-30,000 visitors pre-covid for readings and lectures
When you go through the gate, it's almost like the energy is palpable
There are workshops on all different metaphysical topics
Dominic Boag is coming to teach at Spirit School and will be on the East Coast this summer
There is a children’s week with programs so parents can go to classes
Winter is teaching at a symposium of physical mediumship in Victorian times June 18-22
Apports are when objects are materialized by spirit
Transfiguration is when spirit changes the features of the medium
Physical mediumship is usually done in the dark with red, green or blue light
Physical mediumship has traditionally been hosted outside the boundaries of Lilydale proper
An image of Winter’s dad with evidence was created on paper by spirit in a seance and after
Not many mediums knew about physical mediumship, so Winter took courses to learn about it
Mental mediumship is messages coming through for the sitter
Sitters witness physical mediumship through the senses
The room gets cold, and people may see, hear, smell, or feel the presence of spirit
In transfiguration, an ectoplasmic mist builds up in front of her face and other faces appear
Physical mediumship takes years of dedication with no guarantee of anything happening
Elementals will elongate Winter’s ear, and recently her middle finger has been elongated
A medium told her that she would know she’s working with an ET when her finger grows long
In one of the photos, Winter’s face is transformed into what is clearly a man’s face
Winter shares her opinion on Surviving Death such as how code words were depicted
Having a code word comes from lack and prevents you from receiving other evidence
Mediumship is not a perfect science, just as no one in other professions are perfect
Mediums use cabinets for physical mediumship to contain the energy that is building
Winter is tied down during transfiguration in case of unexpected movements and ectoplasm burns
Metal jewellery needs to be removed so people don’t think it’s an apport, and to avoid interference
Being able to communicate with animals has caused a “foster fail” for Winter with kittens
Winter does feel some discomfort from physical mediumship but says you get over it
As a sitter at a seance, you may feel nausea or pulling if spirit uses your energy
Winter describes it as a 2 out of 10 for discomfort, though women have high pain tolerance
I had a trance experience where I felt my crown being pulled and felt I needed to heal someone
Trance is not the same as physical mediumship, but can benefit your mental mediumship
I’ve been told by Winter and Mavis that I could do physical mediumship, but I love teaching
Winter says the only negativity she’s experienced in mediumship is from other humans
She does do house clearings and tries to teach people how to do it themselves
We are all spirit, just in a different form, so you can set intentions and step into your power
53 min
March 01, 2023March 2023 Spirit Messages
Welcome to the March 2023 Spirit Messages. This month's overarching themes are about the law of reciprocity, your interactions and knowledge exchanges, and a lot of spirituality and spiritual growth.

Knowledge exchange came up in the February Spirit Messages, and I've been shifting my perspective on how I engage with my peers and with those who inspire me. I want to be reciprocal in nature to thank them for their time and energy.

If I were to say that this month is to be focused on one thing, it's going be awareness around this exchange and looking at what you need as an exchange to feel filled up again.

As we are heading into spring, the world of Spirit really wants to bring to our attention this sense of renewal that we need to bring into ourselves. We will have some beautiful representations in the natural world around us, with Mother Earth and the abundance that comes with that reciprocity.

It's a very spiritual month. A lot of the things that are coming up are around spirituality. So if you have been feeling disconnected from spirituality or disengaged from your spiritual path, this will be a really exciting month for you to reconnect.

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In this episode:
We're going to find ourselves outside and connecting with nature.
We give, give, give and tend to overgive as parents, but there is an opportunity to receive if we shift our perspective.
There is the opportunity for us to be recharged and refilled by little nuances that happen every day.
This is going to be a month of expanding our awareness.
We will shift that perspective on 'how can I make this a more reciprocal experience?'
The things that can bring us the most joy will be those little moments.
Be the person who looks out and takes in that moment of full presence and gratitude for the experience you're having right now.
Reframe anxiety: 'It's like I get to experience these nerves and call them excitement.'
Not everything that depletes us will be changeable.
Find the law of reciprocity in existing situations and relationships.
I don't believe we are meant to live this life without hiccups or depletion.
We are coming into a lot of completions when it comes to the end of March - a lot of it is around stories you're telling yourself.
The practice of awareness and of being extremely hyper-present gives us spiritual resolve, and becoming aware of love and joy in your everyday moments will fill you up.
Little practices will help build the spiritual strength you have sought in other places.
Not everything that works for someone will work for you; spirituality, above all else, is not a one size fits all journey.
I need to say this directly from Spirit, 'you are not a burden.'
Keeping so many different worries and concerns inside can lead to digestive issues, and it's time to break this cycle.
Release some of what you're carrying and share that load with others; it is helping other people in their karma.
When we are sitting and listening to people, we're not trading wounds.
We need to ask the people approaching us, 'do you want me to sit back and listen to you? Or can you inform me when you are looking for my feedback or advice?'
We want to get a lot more emotionally intelligent in our exchanges.
There are counsellors out there that will happily listen to you.
There will be so many powerful dreams and feeling of the presence of the spirit world.
Not everyone has the privilege of rest, but carve out time for it if you do.
30 min

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Since 2013, Danielle Searancke, the Squamish Medium, has been doing the real work: mediumship readings, spiritual development, and building one of the most trusted communities in the field from the ground up.