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Honest, grounded writing on evidential mediumship and spiritual development from medium, author and teacher Hannah Macintyre. Some posts answer the big questions — what is evidential mediumship, what does spirit really feel like, how do you know you're connecting. Others are companion notes to the Mediumship Matters podcast. Written from the practice, not the theory.

Circles & Workshops (UK)
Information and guidance about in-person circles, workshops, and spiritual development events in the UK. This category includes what to expect, who it’s for, how sessions work, and how to choose the right experience for your stage.


Stop Looking for the One True Teacher
Searching for the perfect mediumship teacher? Discover why different teachers have different perspectives, how to learn from multiple mentors and why your own relationship with Spirit matters most.

Hannah Macintyre
Aug 286 min read


How to Practise Platform Mediumship Without a Spiritualist Church
If you want to develop as a platform medium and you're not part of a Spiritualist church, you've probably hit a wall pretty quickly. Most of the advice for aspiring demonstrators assumes you'll be doing your first work at a local Spiritualist church. If you don't have access to that, the advice stops being useful. The good news is you don't need a church. I built my entire demonstrating career without one. Here's how to actually do this, what to practise, and what to expect.

Hannah Macintyre
Aug 1812 min read


What Happens in a Mediumship Development Circle?
Thinking about joining a mediumship development circle and not sure what to expect? An honest walk-through from a working medium and teacher. What actually happens in a typical session, the different kinds of circle worth knowing about, what a good one feels like versus a bad one, and the bit about circles that most developing mediums never get told.

Hannah Macintyre
May 3010 min read


How to Find Safe Mediumship Practice Groups
Looking for a mediumship development circle and not sure how to tell the good groups from the dodgy ones? An honest guide from a working medium. The four kinds of group and what each is good for, the red flags in teachers and groups, what to ask before you join, when to expect feedback and when not to, and why kissing a few frogs is part of the process.

Hannah Macintyre
May 299 min read


Where Can I Practise Mediumship Online?
The hardest part of developing mediumship often isn't learning to connect — it's finding somewhere safe to practise. Drawing on years of teaching developing mediums, Hannah looks at why so many online spiritual spaces knock your confidence, what to look for in a supportive community, and why practising from home can feel safer than you'd think. Plus a gentle introduction to Spirit Social, including a free tier to help you find your feet.

Hannah Macintyre
May 283 min read


How Do Online Mediumship Courses Compare to In-Person Ones?
How do online mediumship courses compare to in-person ones? This grounded guide explores the benefits and limitations of each, helping you choose the learning format that best supports steady, ethical mediumship development.

Hannah Macintyre
Mar 83 min read


What should I expect from a mediumship workshop in the UK?
Wondering what to expect from a mediumship workshop in the UK? This grounded guide explains what typically happens, what ethical workshops prioritise, and how to choose a safe, supportive learning environment without pressure or performance.

Hannah Macintyre
Feb 153 min read


Where to Find Advanced Psychic Development Classes in the UK
Looking for advanced psychic development classes in the UK? This post explores what “advanced” really means, where to find quality training, and how to choose grounded teachers who focus on refinement, evidence, and real accountability rather than spiritual theatre.

Hannah Macintyre
Feb 112 min read


Why an In-Person Spiritual Experience Retreat Still Matters
In-person spiritual development offers something online learning can’t replicate. This post explores why embodied experience, shared practice, and grounded leadership matter, and how the Spiritual Experience Retreat creates the conditions for awareness to deepen without pressure or performance.

Hannah Macintyre
Jan 212 min read
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