In spiritual spaces, visibility is often mistaken for authority. This post explores why integrity matters more than reach, how ethical teaching protects vulnerability, and why grounded spiritual work prioritises trust, boundaries, and personal agency over performance.

If you’ve been searching for the best books for mediumship development, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “Which books will actually help me learn mediumship?” In this post, I’ll share how to choose the right book for where you are right now, and link you to a curated list of recommendations to explore in your own time.

In Season 1, Episode 6 of the Mediumship Matters podcast, Hannah Macintyre answers listener questions about doubt, scepticism, family reactions, and ethical spiritual development. This episode explores how mediumship unfolds quietly, why questioning is healthy, and how to honour your beliefs without forcing them onto others.

In Season 1, Episode 5 of the Mediumship Matters podcast, Hannah Macintyre explores what healing really is and why energy healing is not a quick fix. This episode explains healing as a gradual, cumulative process, challenges spiritual bypassing, and offers a grounded perspective on responsibility, compassion, and sustainable change.

In Season 1, Episode 3 of the Mediumship Matters podcast, Hannah Macintyre explores fear, dark energy, and unsettling spiritual experiences. This episode explains why frightening sensations are often linked to human interpretation, trauma, and expectation — not negative spirits — and offers a grounded, reassuring perspective on safety and spirit communication.

Let’s be honest—evidential mediumship isn’t just hard , it’s exhausting . Not just the “oof, I need a nap”  kind of tired, but the “I have become one with my sofa and might never get up again”  level of depletion. And yet, so many of us push ourselves to keep going because we believe that if spirit wants us on the team, they’ll surely  give us the energy to do the work, right? Spoiler alert:  That’s not how it works. In reality, the energy costs of mediumship are very real, a

There’s a pervasive myth in the mediumship world that the best mediums never  get things wrong. That the true greats just sit back, blend with spirit, and deliver flawless readings with zero hiccups. Rubbish. The reality is, every medium—yes, even the ones you idolize—gets nos. The difference is, they’ve learned how to handle them, work through them, and not let them destroy their confidence . 1. Mediumship is Interpretation, Not Dictation Spirit doesn’t hand us a script. The

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “Why does this keep happening to me?” while shaking your fist at the sky, congratulations—you’ve been spiritually slapped. Unlike gentle nudges from the universe (like angel numbers or synchronistic song lyrics), spiritual slaps are the cosmic equivalent of being whacked upside the head with a celestial frying pan. They’re the tough lessons we need but definitely don’t ask for. So, why does the universe insist on sending these spiritual r

If you’re diving into the world of mediumship, psychic work, or just generally feeling like an energetic sponge soaking up everyone else’s emotions , grounding and protection aren’t just nice —they’re essential . Because let’s be honest, connecting with spirit is amazing … until you’re left feeling like an exhausted, overstimulated, wobbly mess. You wouldn’t go scuba diving without checking your oxygen tank, and you wouldn’t walk into a rainstorm without an umbrella (unless y