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What Makes Evidential Mediumship Different?

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What Makes Evidential Mediumship Different?

Mediumship comes in many forms, but if you’ve ever seen a really good medium work, you’ll notice something special: specific, detailed, undeniable evidence.

That’s evidential mediumship—and it’s what separates a vague, fluffy reading from one that makes you sit up and say, There’s no way they could have known that!

But what exactly is evidential mediumship, and why does it matter? More importantly, how do you know if you’re developing it properly? Let’s break it down.

What Is Evidential Mediumship?

Evidential mediumship is the gold standard of mediumship. It’s the practice of delivering messages from the spirit world with clear, detailed evidence—things that prove the spirit communicator is who they say they are.

It’s not enough to say, I have a grandmother here who loves you. That could apply to literally anyone.

Instead, evidential mediumship means giving specific details like:

✔️ A specific memory only their loved one would recognise

✔️ How they passed, their personality, their quirks

✔️ Things happening in the recipient’s life right now (showing they are still around)

When it’s done well, evidential mediumship doesn’t just give comfort—it provides undeniable proof that life continues after death.

Evidential vs. Psychic Readings: What’s the Difference?

One of the biggest confusions people have is the difference between psychic readings and evidential mediumship.

🔮 Psychic Readings – A psychic reads your energy, your life, your emotions, and potential future events. They don’t necessarily communicate with spirit; instead, they tune into your auric field and pick up information about you.

👻 Evidential Mediumship – A medium connects with spirit and relays messages from loved ones who have passed, providing verifiable evidence that spirit is communicating.

💡 All mediums are psychic, but not all psychics are mediums.

Many practitioners blur the lines between the two—giving general guidance but no clear evidence that spirit is present. If there’s no verifiable proof of spirit, it’s not evidential mediumship—it’s a psychic reading.

The ‘Fluffy’ Mediumship Problem

Let’s be honest: some mediumship out there is… a bit fluffy.

You know the kind:

“I have a lovely lady here. She wants you to know she’s always with you.”

“You are so loved. Spirit is guiding you.”

“She’s showing me a rose. That must mean she loved flowers.”

Now, while there’s nothing wrong with these messages, they don’t prove anything. They could apply to anyone.

Evidential mediumship means going deeper. Instead of, “I have a grandmother here”, it’s:

“I have your grandmother and she’s reminding me of the time you both made a complete mess of her kitchen trying to bake her famous shortbread.”

Instead of, “She loves you”, it’s:

“She says you’ve been thinking about changing jobs but are scared to take the leap—she wants you to know she’s right behind you.”

See the difference? One is generic. The other is personal, specific, and undeniable.

Why Is Evidential Mediumship So Important?

Because it proves that spirit communication is real.

It’s not just comfort—it’s confirmation. It turns a moment of “I hope my loved one is still around” into “Wow, I KNOW they’re still here with me.”

Good evidential mediumship removes doubt. It makes people realise that:✨ Their loved ones are still around.✨ The afterlife is real.✨ Love doesn’t die.

That’s why I push my students hard when they train with me. Because anyone can say, “I feel your grandmother’s love.” But true evidential mediumship takes work.

How to Improve Your Evidential Mediumship

If you’re a developing medium and you want to sharpen your evidence, here are some key things to focus on:

1. Push for More Details – The first thing you receive from spirit is often just the starting point. If you get “grandmother,” don’t stop there. Ask:

  • What's her personality like?

  • What did she love doing?

  • What is a funny memory her loved one will recognise?

2. Be Brave Enough to Be Specific – A lot of mediums hold back because they’re scared of being wrong. But playing it safe with vague statements helps no one. If you get “the number 14,” say it! If you get “John,” say it!

3. Stop Filtering Yourself – Spirit often gives brilliant evidence, but mediums dilute it out of fear. If you get something weird, trust it! The strangest details are often the ones that land the hardest.

4. Practice with Real Sitters – There’s only so much you can develop on your own. Practicing with real people gives you instant feedback on what works, what doesn’t, and how to refine your delivery. That’s exactly why I include real practice sessions in The Gateway—because mediumship needs to be tested in real-life situations.

Are You Ready to Take Your Mediumship to the Next Level?

If you want to develop strong, specific, undeniable evidence in your readings, I can help.

🔮 Join The Gateway – My online mediumship membership includes live practice sessions, coaching, and real sitters to test your skills with. You don’t have to figure this out alone.



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