Lame psychic readings and the Barnum effect

"Barnum Effect, in psychology, [is] the phenomenon that occurs when individuals believe that personality descriptions apply specifically to them (more so than to other people), despite the fact that the description is actually filled with information that applies to everyone." (Encyclopædia Britannica)What should you do when this happens in a psychic reading? Let's discuss.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

There are certain circumstances in which psychic mediums need to set boundaries with their clients. Let's discuss what those are.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

For over two decades, Dr. Michael R. Smith has helped millions of people worldwide to connect to their inherent Divinity and intuition. He is a shamanic healing practitioner, professional intuitive, and doctoral trained counselor and practitioner of indigenous healing arts, and he’s offered a diverse selection of workshops and retreats worldwide, including hosting spiritual cruises, as well as workshops at New Yorks' Omega Institute, The Shift Network, and his annual summer spiritual retreat. He supports empaths in their journey awakening, as well as conducts Lightworker mentoring for those who want to become a lightworker and start a spiritual business or healing practice. Michael lives in the redwood forests of Marin county, 45 minutes north of San Francisco, where he offers daylong private in-person shamanic medicine retreats in addition to a large menu of online classes and private online spiritual guidance sessions.   Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

Right now, it's tough being human. We're hyper-aware of everything going on on this planet we call home. I share a few tips that have helped me move through all the noise.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

Juan shares an unedited, virtual mediumship demonstration in which he channeled souls for guests.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

Juan shares a tip for how to handle the feeling of ghosts and unwanted energies in your home, as well as some input on negative attachments and evil spirits.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

In this emotionally raw episode, Juan shares about his experience at the retreat center Easton Mountain, his personal growth, and how this will impact his work as a psychic medium.If you're interested in joining a free mediumship group session that will be recorded for the podcast, sign up here.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

Juan's recent interview with Jeni Juranics about fraudulent mediumship and his recent personal journey has him asking why we believe in illusions that might not be serving us well.If you're interested in joining a free mediumship group session that will be recorded for the podcast, go to juanfranciscospirit.com/podcastgroup.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

Jeni Juranics is a medium, psychic, mentor, psychic investigator, and host of Spirit Call The Podcast. Jeni has been offering readings since 2016, and she’s known for her down-to-earth and comforting approach to her practice. She uses her abilities to connect with Spirit and taps into her clients’ unique energies to bring specific messages and guidance to them.If you're interested in joining a free mediumship group session that will be recorded for the podcast, go to juanfranciscospirit.com/podcastgroup.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.

Wil Fisher, also known as Sylvia Wil Gather Rainbow, is a life coach, spiritual healer, and drag queen who loves getting super “woo” and chatting with fascinating folks about all things spiritually queer and queerly spiritual. Wil’s mission is to support GBTQ men on their journeys toward self-love, authenticity, and profound fulfillment. Wil is also the host of the podcast Queerly Beloved, where they have playful and profound interviews with LGBTQIA+ guests working in the field of spirituality and personal growth.If you're interested in joining a free mediumship group session that will be recorded for the podcast, go to juanfranciscospirit.com/podcastgroup.Got thoughts? Send the show a text. 💬 Learn more or book a reading at juanfranciscospirit.com, or follow Juan at @juanfranciscospirit on social media.