The 12 phases of dying: what your soul actually experiences, with Julie Ryan

What actually happens when we die? Not the fear, not the religion — the real experience. Psychic medium and medical intuitive Julie Ryan has spent over 30 years witnessing people transition from this life, and she's mapped the entire process into 12 distinct phases she calls the 12 Phases of Transition®. In this episode, Julie walks us through what the soul actually experiences during the dying process, whether peace is present even in sudden or traumatic deaths, how to support a loved one from this side of the veil, and one simple practice to stay connected to those who've crossed over. If you're sitting with grief, caring for someone close to passing, or simply want to understand what awaits us all — this conversation will change how you think about death and how you live.   Find Julie and her free gift for listeners at askjulieryan.com.   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askjulieryan/   Website: https://askjulieryan.com/ Join Courtney's programs: Summer with Spirit — 12 weeks of live mediumship training. Starts June 4, 2026: https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/g4qbpaw135   The Connected Spirit Membership — join the waitlist for first access and founding member perks: https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb   mediumship development, psychic medium, evidential mediumship, spirit communication, mediumship training, mediumship mentor, The Connected Spirit Podcast, Courtney Dawson, intuitive development, spirituality  

Have you ever felt a presence, had a knowing that came out of nowhere, or experienced something you couldn't explain — and then spent the rest of the day convincing yourself it was just a coincidence? If that sounds familiar, this episode of The Connected Spirit Podcast is going to hit differently. Courtney shares the story of the very first spirit message she ever gave — in a parking lot, at night, before she had a single class under her belt. A man in Spirit wouldn't leave her alone until she delivered his message to his daughter and granddaughter. She gave his physical description, how he passed, the whole thing. Both women could take all of it. And in that moment, everything changed. If you've been quietly sitting on experiences like this and brushing them off, this episode gives you real, grounded answers. In this episode you'll learn: The 5 real signs you're receiving spirit communication — not just intuition Why mediumship development is different from psychic work and why that distinction matters Why you don't have to have been aware of Spirit since childhood to be a developing medium What evidential mediumship actually looks like and why the evidence is always the medium's job Why formal mediumship training removes doubt, builds consistency, and changes everything The right reasons to pursue this path — and why it's sacred, not a shortcut If after listening you find yourself nodding along thinking yeah, I've had that... that's not your imagination. That's Spirit.   Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @mediumcourtneydawson Website: mediumcourtneydawson.com  Join Courtney's programs: Summer with Spirit — 12 weeks of live mediumship training. Starts June 4, 2026: https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/g4qbpaw135   The Connected Spirit Membership — join the waitlist for first access and founding member perks: https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb   mediumship development, psychic medium, evidential mediumship, spirit communication, mediumship training, mediumship mentor, The Connected Spirit Podcast, Courtney Dawson, intuitive development, spirituality

If your mediumship development feels inconsistent no matter how hard you practise, this episode of The Connected Spirit Podcast is going to hit differently. This week I sat down with Sunny Dawn Johnston, globally recognised spiritual teacher, author, and CEO of the School of Light. With 42 years in the spiritual field and 26 years of professional experience, Sunny brings a level of grounded wisdom that is rare in this industry. She has appeared on Lifetime, Gaia, Fox, and Coast to Coast AM and has helped tens of thousands of people reconnect with their soul, their intuition, and their spiritual gifts. And what she shared in this conversation stopped me mid-sentence. Most developing mediums are taught how to connect with Spirit. What almost nobody teaches is how to be present enough to actually receive what Spirit is sending. Sunny unpacks why scattered energy is the number one block to clear and consistent spirit communication, and what to do about it starting today. This is not a conversation about doing more. It is a conversation about coming back to yourself so Spirit can actually reach you. In this episode we cover: Why energetic presence is the real foundation of evidential mediumship How scattered energy blocks spirit communication more than ability ever could Why sensitive people burn out and how to build longevity as a psychic medium Sunny's personal five-step morning presence practice How to manage and maintain your energy before every reading The message the angels have been delivering consistently since the pandemic Why staying in your body is one of the most important things a developing medium can do The difference between spiritual escapism and genuine spirit communication Connect with Sunny Dawn Johnston: Website: sunnydawnjohnston.com   Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @mediumcourtneydawson Website: mediumcourtneydawson.com  Join Courtney's programs: Summer with Spirit — 12 weeks of live mediumship training. Starts June 4, 2026: https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/g4qbpaw135 The Remembering — 3 Day In-Person Immersion with Courtney Dawson and Nicole Newman this July: https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2/ The Connected Spirit Membership — join the waitlist for first access and founding member perks: https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb   mediumship development, psychic medium, evidential mediumship, spirit communication, mediumship training, mediumship mentor, The Connected Spirit Podcast, Courtney Dawson, intuitive development, spirituality

In this solo episode, Courtney Dawson explores one of the most common challenges in mediumship development: inconsistency. If you have ever had one strong, evidence-filled reading followed by another where the connection felt unclear or difficult to maintain, this episode explains why that happens. Courtney shares why inconsistent spirit communication is often not about lack of ability, but about missing structure, technical foundation, and repeatable process. She talks about the gap in much of today's mediumship training, where developing mediums are often taught fragments of technique without learning how to consistently build, hold, and re-establish a link with the spirit world. Drawing on her experience as a professional psychic medium, years of development circle work, and training at Arthur Findlay College, Courtney explains what supports stronger, more reliable evidential mediumship. She also shares how better training helped her move from hoping a connection would work to knowing how to work with Spirit in a clear and consistent way. This episode is for developing and professional mediums who want stronger foundations, more confidence, and a more repeatable approach to mediumship. In this episode Why mediumship inconsistency is usually a training issue, not an ability issue What is often missing from mediumship education How a repeatable process supports stronger spirit communication What to do when you lose the link with a spirit communicator during a reading Why technical foundation matters in evidential mediumship How structured practice can support growth, confidence, and accuracy   ☀️ Summer with Spirit - 12 week live training. Starts June 4,2026 Register Here 📣 The Remembering - 3 Day In Person Retreat July 17-19,2026 https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2 Join The Waitlist for The Connected Spirit Membership https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediumcourtneydawson/   Website https://mediumcourtneydawson.com   📌 Subscribe to The Connected Spirit Podcast so you never miss an episode that meets you exactly where you are on your spiritual journey.   ethical mediumship, God Source, evidential mediumship, spiritual growth, divine connection, intuition, healing, spiritual mentorship, psychic medium, sacred service mediumship development, psychic medium, evidential mediumship, spirit communication, mediumship training, spiritual development, ethical mediumship, connection to Spirit, intuitive development, spiritual mentorship

If you've been pushing, creating, trying, and doing everything you know to do, but still not seeing your vision fully take shape, this message is for you. In this April Spiritual Forecast™, Courtney shares what Spirit is revealing about burnout, faith, and the deeper truth that your desires are not dependent on effort alone. This episode is a reminder that your life is a collaboration with Spirit. What is meant for you is part of your soul blueprint, and it will not miss you. April invites you to release the pressure, trust divine timing, and let faith hold what force never could. April Affirmation: I trust that my powerful intentions, combined with my faith, are enough to allow my vision to become my reality.   Connect with Courtney   ☀️ Summer with Spirit - 12 week live training. Starts June 4,2026 Register Here 📣 The Remembering - 3 Day In Person Retreat July 17-19,2026 https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2 Join The Waitlist for The Connected Spirit Membership https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb   Mediumship Mastery Circle https://mediumcourtneydawson.my.canva.site/mediumshipmastery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediumcourtneydawson/   Website https://mediumcourtneydawson.com   📌 Subscribe to The Connected Spirit Podcast so you never miss an episode that meets you exactly where you are on your spiritual journey.   ethical mediumship, God Source, evidential mediumship, spiritual growth, divine connection, intuition, healing, spiritual mentorship, psychic medium, sacred service

If your manifestations keep stalling no matter how hard you try, the problem isn't your practice — it's the 95% of your mind running silently in the background. Spiritual hypnotherapist Lynnsey Robinson joins Courtney Dawson to expose exactly what is blocking your goals at the subconscious level, why most affirmations are working against you, and how to finally reprogram the beliefs that have been quietly running your life since childhood. This is the conversation that changes how you see manifestation, your spiritual gifts, and your own power to create. WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER: Why visualizing and affirming only engages 5% of your mind — and what controls the other 95% How your subconscious was programmed before age nine and why that blueprint is still determining what you can and cannot manifest today The real reason your excitement around a new goal always fades — and what is actually happening in your mind when it does Why half the population is doing affirmations completely wrong and how to fix yours so your subconscious actually receives them How spiritual hypnotherapy goes beyond habit change to access past lives, spirit guides, and genuine soul-level transformation Connect with Lynnsey Instagram https://www.instagram.com/LynnseyRobinson/ High Vibin' It Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1zqn1j0AIADQNMpF0KtzQq Connect with Courtney Join The Waitlist for The Connected Spirit Membership https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb 📣 The Remembering - 3 Day In Person Retreat July 17-19,2026 https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2   Mediumship Mastery Circle https://mediumcourtneydawson.my.canva.site/mediumshipmastery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediumcourtneydawson/   Website https://mediumcourtneydawson.com   📌 Subscribe to The Connected Spirit Podcast so you never miss an episode that meets you exactly where you are on your spiritual journey.   ethical mediumship, God Source, evidential mediumship, spiritual growth, divine connection, intuition, healing, spiritual mentorship, psychic medium, sacred service

In this sacred and thought-provoking conversation, Courtney Dawson sits down with psychic medium Nicole Newman to explore what's been quietly lost in modern mediumship — and how bringing the God-force, or divine Source, back into the work transforms everything. Together, they discuss how performance culture has overshadowed reverence, how ego subtly replaces service, and why true mediumship begins and ends with humility. Nicole shares how reconnecting to the sacred enhances accuracy, healing, and authenticity in readings, and how mediums can anchor into divine partnership without dogma or religion. If you've ever felt that something "holy" has gone missing in spiritual work, this episode will remind you what mediumship is really about — love, presence, and service. ethical mediumship, God Source, evidential mediumship, spiritual growth, divine connection, intuition, healing, spiritual mentorship, psychic medium, sacred service     Connect with Nicole https://loveofaverykind.com/   Connect with Courtney Join The Waitlist for The Connected Spirit Membership https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb 📣 The Remembering - 3 Day In Person Retreat July 17-19,2026 https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2   Mediumship Mastery Circle https://mediumcourtneydawson.my.canva.site/mediumshipmastery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediumcourtneydawson/   Website https://mediumcourtneydawson.com   ethical mediumship, God Source, evidential mediumship, spiritual growth, divine connection, intuition, healing, spiritual mentorship, psychic medium, sacred service

In this activating and heart-led conversation, Courtney sits down with bestselling author and evidential psychic medium Hannah MacIntyre to explore the philosophy behind Mediumship Made Simple and her mission to make spiritual and intuitive development accessible to everyone. Hannah shares how her journey began with self-doubt, how she learned to trust her natural connection, and why ethical, grounded teaching is at the core of everything she creates.  Together they dive into mediumship development, psychic development, intuitive confidence, and the inspiration behind her podcast Mediumship Matters, her school The Gateway, and her new spiritual community platform, Spirit Social. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking ethical mediumship guidance, practical intuitive tools, and a supportive path for spiritual growth. Stay through the end for light-hearted personal insights and fun moments with Hannah. Connect with Hannah Website Podcast   Connect with Courtney Join The Waitlist for The Connected Spirit Membership https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb The Remembering - 3 Day In Person Retreat July 17-19,2026 https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2   Mediumship Mastery Circle https://mediumcourtneydawson.my.canva.site/mediumshipmastery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediumcourtneydawson/   Website https://mediumcourtneydawson.com  

In this first Monthly Spirit Forecast™, evidential psychic medium Courtney Dawson channels a message from the spirit world to support you through collective overwhelm and emotional heaviness. Using the Sacred Destiny oracle deck by Denise Lynn, the card for March is one powerful word: Love. If your nervous system has felt overloaded by the news, social media, or the state of the world, this episode offers grounded spiritual guidance and a heart-centered reset. As an ethical psychic medium and mentor in mediumship development, Courtney shares why consuming suffering does not equal spiritual awareness — and how to protect your energy without disconnecting from compassion. In this channeled message, you'll receive: • Reassurance that Spirit is handling the bigger picture • Perspective on conscious consumption and spiritual growth • Guidance for staying anchored in love during chaos • A calming heart-centered exercise to restore balance This episode includes a gentle guided meditation to help regulate your nervous system, reconnect with Source, and strengthen your trust in Spirit. If you're developing your sensitivity as a psychic medium, navigating heavy collective energy, or simply needing steadiness right now, this Monthly Spirit Forecast™ will help you return to center. Peace begins with anchored hearts. If this message resonates, share it with someone who needs reassurance today.   Connect with Courtney Join The Waitlist for The Connected Spirit Membership https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb The Remembering - 3 Day In Person Retreat July 17-19,2026 https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2   Mediumship Mastery Circle https://mediumcourtneydawson.my.canva.site/mediumshipmastery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediumcourtneydawson/ Website https://mediumcourtneydawson.com    

In this episode of The Connected Spirit Podcast™, Courtney sits down with psychic medium and spiritual guide Tamara to explore the sensitive and powerful world of missing person mediumship. With nearly two decades of experience in evidential mediumship and intuitive development, Tamara shares how her early search for identity shaped her spiritual gifts — and how she now supports families through ethical mediumship, grounded spirit communication, and investigative intuitive work. Together, they discuss: • What happens behind the scenes of a missing person case • How psychic mediums receive and interpret intuitive guidance • The emotional reality of working between the physical and spirit world • The importance of grounding, discernment, and spiritual responsibility Tamara also offers guidance for developing mediums who feel called to investigative work, emphasizing integrity, evidence-based practice, and mediumship confidence. This conversation is compassionate, educational, and deeply insightful for anyone interested in mediumship development, ethical mediumship, spirit communication, or the real-life application of Spirit-led guidance. Connect with Tamara www.tamarajscott.com     Connect with Courtney Join The Waitlist for The Connected Spirit Membership https://theconnectedspiritschool.myflodesk.com/cdlgq1zmnb The Remembering - 3 Day In Person Retreat July 17-19,2026 https://loveofaverykind.ca/retreat/2878-2/ Mediumship Mastery Circle https://mediumcourtneydawson.my.canva.site/mediumshipmastery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mediumcourtneydawson/ Website https://mediumcourtneydawson.com       missing person mediumship, psychic medium, investigative psychic, evidential mediumship, ethical mediumship, mediumship development, spirit communication, intuitive development, psychic investigation, spiritual responsibility, mediumship confidence, spirit world guidance