The Biggest Challenges in Mediumship (And How to Overcome Them)

Mediumship is an incredible journey, but let’s be honest—it’s not all love, light, and easy chats with spirit. If you’ve ever sat in a development circle feeling like the only one not getting anything, or if you’ve battled with self-doubt after a tricky reading, you’re not alone.

Mediumship isn’t just about communicating with spirit—it’s about developing yourself, learning to trust, and navigating the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. So, let’s get real about the biggest challenges in mediumship—and more importantly, how to overcome them.

1. Self-Doubt & The Fear of “Getting It Wrong”

🔮 The Challenge: One minute, you’re convinced you’re a natural-born medium, the next, you’re spiralling into “What if I’m just making it all up?” territory. Self-doubt is the #1 killer of confidence in mediumship.

🔮 How to Overcome It:✔ Trust the first thing you get. The longer you hesitate, the more your mind interferes.✔ Stop chasing perfection. Mediumship isn’t about always being right—it’s about building evidence and trust.✔ Recognise that doubt is normal. Even experienced mediums have moments of uncertainty. The key is not letting it stop you.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep a journal of your hits—evidence that what you got was right. Looking back will remind you that you can do this.

2. Feeling Like You’re Not “Good Enough”

🔮 The Challenge: You see other mediums effortlessly bringing through names, dates, and full-blown conversations, while you’re getting “I think I’ve got a man?” energy. It’s easy to compare yourself and feel like you’ll never be that good.

🔮 How to Overcome It:✔ Every medium develops differently. Just because someone else gets names doesn’t mean you have to. Your strengths will show in their own time.✔ Consistency is key. Mediumship is like a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets.✔ Celebrate small wins. Even the tiniest piece of evidence is a step forward.

💡 Pro Tip: The best medium isn’t the one who gets the most details—it’s the one who delivers messages with heart, authenticity, and trust.

3. Struggling to Interpret What You Receive

🔮 The Challenge: Spirit gives you symbols, feelings, or flashes of images—but you have no idea what they mean. You start overthinking, trying to make sense of it, and before you know it, the flow is gone.

🔮 How to Overcome It:✔ Say what you see, hear, feel, or know—without filtering it. Even if it makes no sense to you, it might make perfect sense to the sitter.✔ Ask spirit to clarify. If you’re not sure, don’t panic—just say, “Can you give me that in a different way?”✔ Build a symbol dictionary. If spirit keeps showing you a red rose for love, or a suitcase for travel, start recognising your own patterns of meaning.

💡 Pro Tip: Spirit uses your frame of reference. If they show you an image from your own life, trust it—it’s there for a reason.

4. Dealing with Sceptics & Harsh Feedback

🔮 The Challenge: Not everyone believes in mediumship—and let’s be real, some people will try to catch you out. Others will sit in front of you with arms crossed, giving you nothing. And then there are the dreaded “No, I don’t understand that” moments.

🔮 How to Overcome It:✔ Stay calm & confident. Not every sitter will be open—but that doesn’t mean your evidence is wrong.✔ Rephrase instead of backing down. “Let’s sit with that for a moment—I know this is important.” Sometimes, they need time to process.✔ Not every reading will land. That’s just the reality of mediumship. It doesn’t mean you’re bad at it—it just means you’re human.

💡 Pro Tip: You are not responsible for proving mediumship to sceptics. Focus on those who are open to the experience.

5. Energy Drain & Spiritual Burnout

🔮 The Challenge: Mediumship can be draining—especially if you’re constantly reading, demonstrating, or working with heavy emotions. If you’re not looking after yourself, you’ll burn out fast.

🔮 How to Overcome It:✔ Ground & protect yourself daily. Imagine roots growing from your feet into the earth, or a protective bubble around your energy.✔ Set boundaries with spirit. You don’t need to be “on” 24/7. Let spirit know when you are and aren’t available.✔ Take breaks. Mediumship should feel joyful, not exhausting. Balance is key.

💡 Pro Tip: Feeling drained? Salt baths, nature walks, and journaling help clear heavy energy.

6. Struggling to Trust Spirit & Letting Go of Control

🔮 The Challenge:You want to be in control of the reading, but mediumship doesn’t work that way. Spirit brings what’s needed, not what you think should come through.

🔮 How to Overcome It:✔ Let go and trust the process. The more you try to force information, the harder it is to receive.✔ Surrender to the flow. Instead of thinking, “What do I need to say next?”, shift to “Spirit, what do you want to share?”✔ Accept that you’re just the messenger. You don’t need to control or filter the message—just deliver it.

💡 Pro Tip: The best readings happen when you stop trying and start trusting.

7. The Emotional Weight of Mediumship

🔮 The Challenge: Mediumship is powerful—but it can also be emotionally heavy. You’re working with grief, loss, and deep emotions, which can take a toll over time.

🔮 How to Overcome It:✔ Have a release practice. Talk to fellow mediums, journal, or do something that clears your energy.✔ Remember: It’s not your grief to carry. You are the bridge, not the burden holder.✔ Celebrate the joy in it. Mediumship is about connection, healing, and love. Focus on the beauty of what you’re doing.

💡 Pro Tip: If a reading hits too hard emotionally, step back and take time for yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

Final Thoughts: Mediumship Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Mediumship isn’t about being perfect—it’s about learning, growing, and showing up.

✔ You will have off days—keep going.✔ You will doubt yourself—trust anyway.✔ You will face challenges—but every challenge makes you stronger.

Mediumship is a gift, a calling, and a practice. The key? Trust yourself, trust spirit, and never stop developing.

Because the more you surrender, the more spirit flows.