Debunking Social Media Mediumship: The Truth About Viral Readings

Have you ever scrolled through social media and stumbled upon a medium delivering mind-blowing evidence in a slickly edited video, leaving you thinking:

"Wow! This is the real deal! Why doesn’t my mediumship look like this?"

Well, let’s have an honest chat, because the rise of social media mediumship is creating a false narrative about what real mediumship looks like—and if you’ve ever found yourself doubting your own abilities after watching these viral videos, you’re not alone.

Let’s break down the truth behind viral mediumship, the clever tricks used to make it look flawless, and why genuine mediumship doesn’t need flashy editing to be powerful.

The Illusion of Perfection: Why Viral Mediumship Looks So Good

If you’ve ever watched a TikTok or Instagram video of a medium delivering one jaw-dropping piece of evidence after another, let me let you in on a little secret:

That’s not how real mediumship works.

What you’re seeing is carefully selected, heavily edited content designed to look impressive. Here’s how they do it:

1. The Magic of Editing

Mediums who post viral readings aren’t showing you the full session—they’re showing you highlights.

In reality, that amazing clip where the medium gets a perfect name, a date, and an exact cause of death in 15 seconds might have been pulled from a 30-minute reading, where plenty of things were vague, misinterpreted, or flat-out wrong.

But do we see those moments? Nope. We only see the hits.

2. Vague Evidence That Sounds Specific

Many viral mediums use super broad statements that could apply to almost anyone, but phrase them in a way that makes them sound specific.

Example:🔮 "I’m hearing the name ‘John’ or ‘Jack’—does that mean anything to you?"

Well… yes. Of course it does. Almost every family has a John or a Jack in it.

Other common vague statements:

• "September is important—does that connect to a birthday, passing, or anniversary?" (12 months in a year, chances are high that it does!)

• "Your loved one is saying they’re always with you." (Generic, but comforting!)

• "I’m getting a father energy—it could be a dad, grandad, or uncle." (Covers half the male relatives you’ve ever known.)

See the trick? The sitter fills in the gaps and makes the evidence fit.

3. The ‘Fishing’ Technique

Some social media mediums subtly fish for information while making it look like they’re receiving it directly from spirit.

Example:

• Medium: "I see a watch—did your dad wear a watch?"

• Sitter: "Yes! He wore one every day!"

• Medium: "He’s showing me the watch as a symbol of time and how he’s still connected to you!"

What’s actually happened? The sitter provided the key information. The medium just fed it back in a spiritualized way.

Why Real Mediumship Looks Different

Now, before I get accused of being the Grinch who stole mediumship—not all social media mediums are faking it. There are absolutely genuine mediums out there using platforms to share their work.

But here’s the difference:

1. Real Mediumship Has Nos

A true evidential medium will get things wrong sometimes. That’s just how it works. If a medium never gets a no, they’re either:

• Only delivering safe, general evidence

• Fishing for information

• Editing out the incorrect parts

Real mediumship is about interpretation, and sometimes we misinterpret things. That’s normal.

2. Real Readings Take Time

Those viral clips where a medium delivers rapid-fire evidence? In reality, spirit communication isn’t always that quick or smooth.

Spirit works with us through energy, emotion, symbols, and impressions, which means mediums have to interpret what’s coming through. That takes time, and real readings involve:

• Moments of silence while the medium connects

• Questions to clarify what spirit is showing

• A back-and-forth dialogue with the sitter

That’s not as entertaining as a 30-second TikTok clip—but it’s how genuine mediumship actually works.

3. Real Mediumship Is About Connection, Not Performance

True evidential mediumship isn’t about wowing an audience—it’s about bringing healing, comfort, and genuine connection.

If a medium’s focus seems to be on getting views, selling a ‘must-have’ course, or constantly hyping their own abilities, that’s a red flag.

The best mediums I know are humble, honest, and open about their imperfections. They don’t rely on gimmicks. They don’t make vague guesses sound like spirit messages. They trust the process and let spirit lead.

So, Should You Avoid Social Media Mediums?

Not necessarily. Some fantastic mediums use social media to educate, share insights, and show their process honestly.

But here’s what to look for:

✅ Do they show the full reading, not just highlights?✅ Are they open about the realities of mediumship—including mistakes?✅ Do they avoid fishing for information or using super vague evidence?✅ Do they seem more focused on connection than clout?

If the answer is yes, then great! But if you find yourself watching viral mediums and feeling like your mediumship isn’t good enough because you don’t deliver instant, perfect evidence—please remember that social media is a highlight reel, not reality.

Final Thoughts: Trust Your Own Mediumship

If you’re a developing medium, please don’t compare your abilities to what you see online.

True mediumship is messy, human, and full of nos. It’s not always glamorous, and it certainly doesn’t fit neatly into a viral video format.

So, next time you see a medium on TikTok delivering what looks like the perfect reading, just remember:

✔️ Real mediumship takes time✔️ Real mediumship isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection✔️ Spirit doesn’t care about the algorithm, and neither should you

At the end of the day, spirit will always meet you where you are—not where social media says you should be.