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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.


How Do You Know You're Connecting to Spirit?
Most people begin mediumship waiting for a booming voice or a figure in the corner — and then spend months wondering "what if I'm just making it up?" Drawing on her own years of that exact doubt, Hannah explains why spirit so often feels like your own mind, the "bounce back" sensation she uses to tell genuine impressions from imagination, the real signs you're connecting, and why subtle communication matters more than dramatic experiences.

Hannah Macintyre
May 284 min read


What Is Evidential Mediumship?
Evidential mediumship is the practice of communicating with the spirit world in a way that provides recognisable proof of a loved one's identity — not vague guidance, but detail specific enough that a sitter can say "that is unquestionably them." Hannah explains what it is, how it differs from a psychic reading, what it actually feels like, why it's never perfect, and whether anyone can learn it.

Hannah Macintyre
May 284 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


Why Different Mediums Pick Up Different Things — and the Radio-Frequency Model of Spirit
Why can two mediums connect to the same loved one and bring through different messages? Answering Tamsin's question, Hannah explains how everything spirit gives us is filtered through the individual medium — and shares a moving story of her grandmother coming through as two different women to two sisters. Plus the radio-frequency model of spirit: why you're like a radio picking up whatever station you're tuned to, and why spirit is always there waiting for you to open the doo

Hannah Macintyre
May 286 min read


Why Good Mediums Never Feel Good Enough — and Why That's a Sign You're Doing It Right
Why can you give a sitter twenty pieces of accurate evidence, watch them leave happy, and still feel you didn't do enough? Answering Jody's question, Hannah reframes that nagging not-enoughness as the very thing that keeps good mediums good — and admits the mediums most certain they're "good enough" often give the weakest readings. An honest, reassuring episode about self-worth, eureka moments, and forgiving yourself for an impossible job.

Hannah Macintyre
May 287 min read


Addiction, Self-Forgiveness and Why Spirit Has Never Once Judged You
What do you do when the thing blocking your connection to spirit isn't a lack of skill, but the way you feel about yourself? Answering a listener's question about guilt and addiction, Hannah shares why the spirit world has never once judged her — through every bad choice, every low moment — and why the wall you keep hitting is one you built yourself. A tender, honest episode about self-forgiveness, self-acceptance, and learning to sit with who you've been.

Hannah Macintyre
May 286 min read


Mediumship Practice, Spirit Recognition and What To Do When Nobody Takes the Spirit
What do you do when nobody recognises the spirit you’ve brought through? In this honest Mediumship Matters episode, Hannah explores mediumship troubleshooting, evidential readings, spirit recognition and why developing mediums must stop fearing no’s. From practice spirits and energetic “bounce back” to imposter syndrome and confidence building, this is essential listening for anyone learning to work with spirit.

Hannah Macintyre
May 288 min read


Mediumship Practice, Imposter Syndrome and Why You Have to Start Before You Feel Ready
In this thoughtful Mediumship Matters episode, Hannah explores law of attraction, spiritual alignment, orb photography, spirit communication and trusting your unfoldment. From manifestation pressure and spiritual burnout to paranormal experiences and creative partnerships, this is an honest conversation about awareness, surrender and growth.

Hannah Macintyre
May 288 min read


Orbs, Law of Attraction and Why You Can Never Truly Get It Wrong
In this thoughtful Mediumship Matters episode, Hannah explores law of attraction, spiritual alignment, orb photography, spirit communication and trusting your unfoldment. From manifestation pressure and spiritual burnout to paranormal experiences and creative partnerships, this is an honest conversation about awareness, surrender and growth.

Hannah Macintyre
May 286 min read


Ghosts, Soul Contracts and Why Spirit Never Leaves Anyone Behind
In this fascinating Mediumship Matters episode, Hannah explores ghosts, soul contracts, spirit guides, evidential mediumship and healing after death. From trapped souls and spirit rescue to reincarnation, psychic development and mediumship fears, this is a thoughtful conversation about spirit communication and consciousness.

Hannah Macintyre
May 275 min read


NPCs, Spiritual Ego and Why There Is No “Better” Soul Path
In this thought-provoking Mediumship Matters episode, Hannah explores NPC spirituality, Dolores Cannon teachings, spiritual ego, manifestation and why no soul path is “better” than another. From cake metaphors and online trolls to law of attraction and unconditional love, this is a fascinating conversation about consciousness, humility and human experience.

Hannah Macintyre
May 275 min read


Platform Mediumship, Drag Performance and Finding Your Voice with David Hale
David Hale joins Mediumship Matters to discuss evidential mediumship, platform demonstrations, drag performance, spirit communication and spiritual development. From Catholic upbringing and psychic hotlines to self-doubt, platform nerves and healing through mediumship, this is an honest and fascinating conversation about becoming a public medium.

Hannah Macintyre
May 275 min read


Spiritual Growth, Letting Go and Trusting Energy Shifts
In this deeply personal episode of Mediumship Matters, Hannah explores spiritual growth, manifestation, energetic shifts and the difficult process of letting go. From closing the Mediumship Matters School and launching The Gateway to healing cycles and trusting change, this is an honest conversation about transformation, intuition and personal evolution.

Hannah Macintyre
May 275 min read


Law of Attraction, Spiritual Alignment and Why You Cannot Get It Wrong
In the opening episode of Mediumship Matters Season Six, Hannah explores law of attraction, spiritual alignment, manifestation, affirmations and healing journeys. From energetic shifts and human design to soul lessons and spiritual growth, this is a fascinating conversation about why you may never have been “out of alignment” at all.

Hannah Macintyre
May 265 min read


Mediumship Demonstrations, Audience Energy and Why Some Nights Just Don’t Work
In the Season Seven opener, Hannah reflects honestly on a year of wildly mixed demonstrations — from a draining night in Southampton to an exceptional one in Glastonbury — and explores why audience energy may affect mediumship far more than willpower can overcome. Plus: why The Telepathy Tapes changed everything she thought she knew about sceptical energy, what's really happening to spiritual businesses right now, and why she built Spirit Social.

Hannah Macintyre
May 266 min read


Social Media, Spiritual Alignment and Knowing When to Walk Away
In this honest Mediumship Matters episode, Hannah explores social media burnout, spiritual alignment, energetic boundaries and the emotional impact of online culture. From algorithms and outrage to lightworkers, authenticity and protecting your energy, this is an important conversation about staying aligned in difficult times.

Hannah Macintyre
May 265 min read


Mediumship Nos, Spirit Communication and Why Failure Makes You Better
In this honest Mediumship Matters episode, Hannah explores evidential mediumship, spirit communication, psychic interpretation and why every medium gets nos. From imposter syndrome and sitter expectations to delayed validation and mediumship development, this is an essential conversation about learning through failure.

Hannah Macintyre
May 265 min read


Mediumship Burnout, Exhaustion and the Emotional Cost of Spirit Work
In this deeply honest episode of Mediumship Matters, Hannah explores mediumship burnout, evidential mediumship, emotional exhaustion, grief energy and the pressure of working professionally with spirit. From client expectations and social media myths to recovery time and sustainable mediumship, this is an essential conversation for developing and working mediums.

Hannah Macintyre
May 264 min read


Medical Intuition, Healing and Learning to Trust Yourself with Katie Beecher
Katie Beecher joins Mediumship Matters to discuss medical intuition, emotional healing, Jungian psychology, intuition, trauma recovery and spiritual growth. From eating disorder recovery and intuitive soul paintings to energy boundaries and healing chronic illness, this is a fascinating conversation about reconnecting with yourself.

Hannah Macintyre
May 265 min read


Bad Mediumship Readings, Social Media Psychics and the Pressure to Be Perfect
Hannah shares a disappointing reading with a viral TikTok medium and explores social media psychics, evidential mediumship, vague spirit evidence, online editing and spiritual ethics. This honest Mediumship Matters episode is an essential conversation about discernment, confidence and what genuine mediumship should actually look like.

Hannah Macintyre
May 264 min read
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