The Comparison Trap on the Spiritual Path (And How to Break Free)

If you're doing all the "right" things — sitting in the power, reading the books, showing up for class — but your mediumship still feels stuck, you're not broken. You're battling something way deeper than technique: your mind. In this soul-to-soul episode of The Connected Spirit Podcast, Courtney Dawson reveals the hidden reason Spirit feels distant — and exactly how to rebuild the trust you've been craving. Inside, you’ll learn: ✨ Why Spirit can only meet you where you’re willing to be met (not where you’re trying to force yourself to go) ✨ How self-judgment and perfectionism silently block your clearest connections ✨ The missing link between “understanding” mediumship and truly trusting Spirit ✨ Why your most powerful mediumship is born in lived experience, not polished performances ✨ How surrender, compassion, and grace open the doorway to a deeper spirit relationship If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, "Maybe I’m not good enough to do this..." — this conversation will show you the truth: You already are. You just have to trust it. Timestamps to Jump In: 00:00 – Welcome: What a Spirit-Led Life Actually Looks Like 02:15 – How Your Soul Speaks (And Why You Might Be Ignoring It) 06:30 – "It Didn't Resonate": When Spiritual Lessons Miss the Mark (for Now) 10:10 – The Truth About Readiness: Why Spirit Can't Rush Your Healing 13:45 – The Real Battle Is in Your Mind (Here’s How to Win It) 18:20 – Why Trying to "Polish" Your Readings Is Blocking Your Evidence 23:10 – Meeting Your Spirit Team (Without Needing Their Names or Labels) 28:50 – Three Core Shifts to Trust Spirit More Than Your Fear 34:00 – Closing: The Power of Surrendering Before You Even Begin Resources: 🔹 Follow Courtney on Instagram: @mediumcourtneydawson 🔹 Explore mentorship, circles, and private sessions at mediumcourtneydawson.com                 🔹 From Heaven with Love - Demonstration of Mediumship Fundraising Event - May 18              🔹 Developing Mediums Mini-Readings   - May 21                                                                              🔹 Join Summer with Spirit - 12 week online course Starts June 3   If this stirred something inside you... Share it with a friend. Leave a review on Apple or Spotify. Tag @mediumcourtneydawson and tell me what shifted for you — because remembering your connection changes everything. Because connection isn’t something you chase. It’s something you already are. 🤍

What happens when everything cracks open your health, your plans, your sense of safety— and Spirit suddenly feels… silent? That’s what I’m talking about in this raw, real episode. Because just a few days ago, I was on the floor in pain. Ambulance called. ER visit. And a diagnosis I wasn’t prepared for. This wasn’t a moment where I could “stay high vibe.” This was a moment that tested everything I teach. And it brought me back to the one thing I’ve learned over and over again: You don’t need to be okay to be connected. You just need to come back to the sacred—even when it’s messy. 💡 In this episode, you’ll walk away with: → A behind-the-scenes look at how I navigated fear, pain, and spiritual silence → The truth about what real trust in Spirit looks like (especially when life hurts) → 3 grounded spiritual tools to help you stay connected when you feel like shutting down → A powerful reframe if you’ve been wondering, “Have I lost my gift?”   If your mediumship feels quiet right now… If you’ve been scared to admit you feel disconnected… If your life’s been pulling you into survival mode instead of surrender… This episode is for you. You're not behind. You're not broken. You're in a moment that asks for more trust—not perfection. 🎧 Tune in now on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. 🔮 Ready for clarity and connection again? Book a Spiritual Assessment Reading and let’s sit with Spirit—together.   Work with Courtney & Upcoming Events   🔹 Book a 1:1 Mediumship or Psychic Reading  Receive personal guidance and messages from Spirit. Book Here   🔹Ready to develop your gifts in a high-integrity space that actually sees you? Courtney’s 12-week live program, Summer with Spirit, is now enrolling. Inside, you'll experience weekly mediumship practice, loving feedback, energetic activations, and guide attunement sessions to help you build real trust in your gift.  Summer with Spirit - Starts Jun 3, 2025   🔹 Mediumship Mastery Circle – Waitlist Now Open  Step into mastery, refine your readings, and build an in-demand practice. Join The Waitlist   Support the Podcast & Stay Connected   ✔ Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications  ✔ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it  ✔ Follow me on Instagram & Facebook for more →    Facebook Instagram 

Are you a psychic medium struggling to trust the messages you receive from Spirit? In this episode of The Connected Spirit Podcast, internationally recognized evidential medium and spiritual mentor Courtney Dawson breaks down the critical—yet often skipped—role of Spirit Guides in mediumship development. Whether you're just beginning your psychic medium journey or already working with clients, you'll discover why deepening your relationship with your Spirit Team is essential to building confidence, delivering clearer evidence, and experiencing more ease in your connection.   Key Takeaways from This Episode: Why many psychic mediums feel blocked—not because of ability, but from a lack of guide attunement The difference between knowing your guides exist and working with them actively How Spirit Guide communication improves evidential accuracy in your readings What it looks like to co-create with Spirit, instead of trying to perform for validation   This Episode Is For: Aspiring and developing mediums ready to deepen their spiritual connection Mediums who struggle with inconsistent messages and self-doubt Psychic practitioners who want to refine their mediumship skills and strengthen their spirit link   Work with Courtney & Upcoming Events   🔹 Book a 1:1 Mediumship or Psychic Reading  Receive personal guidance and messages from Spirit. Book Here   🔹Ready to develop your gifts in a high-integrity space that actually sees you? Courtney’s 12-week live program, Summer with Spirit, is now enrolling. Inside, you'll experience weekly mediumship practice, loving feedback, energetic activations, and guide attunement sessions to help you build real trust in your gift.  Summer with Spirit - Starts Jun 3, 2025   🔹 Mediumship Development Open Circle – April 2025  A supportive space for developing mediums to practice, refine, and trust their connection to Spirit.  Register Here - April 23,2025 🔹 Hello From Heaven – Message Night (April 16, 2025)  An intimate evening of evidential mediumship and healing messages from Spirit.   Register Here   🔹 Mediumship Mastery Circle – Waitlist Now Open  Step into mastery, refine your readings, and build an in-demand practice. Join The Waitlist   Support the Podcast & Stay Connected   ✔ Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications  ✔ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it  ✔ Follow me on Instagram & Facebook for more →    Facebook Instagram   

You’re in the power. Spirit’s right there. And then—your heart races, your mind blanks, and the whole link disappears. Again. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the problem because you can’t hold the connection… this episode is going to set you free. Because here’s the truth: It might not be you. It might be the way you were taught.   ✨ In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why you freeze or “drop out” during readings (even after all the training) The subtle ways performance-based teaching creates anxiety + shame What it actually means to hold the power and stay in the link How to stop spiraling when you lose the connection—and rebuild it with trust The kind of mentorship that helps you feel safe, supported, and Spirit-led   🎧 You’ll love this episode if: You’ve taken mediumship classes but still second-guess your gift You struggle to trust yourself when Spirit steps in You want to feel confident holding a strong link—even in front of others You’re ready for real answers (not just “try harder”)   Work with Courtney & Upcoming Events   🔹Summer with Spirit - Starts Jun 3, 2025   🔹 Mediumship Development Open Circle – April 2025  A supportive space for developing mediums to practice, refine, and trust their connection to Spirit.  Register Here - April 8,2025 Register Here - April 23,2025 🔹 Hello From Heaven – Message Night (April 16, 2025)  An intimate evening of evidential mediumship and healing messages from Spirit.   Register Here 🔹 Book a 1:1 Mediumship or Psychic Reading  Receive personal guidance and messages from Spirit. Book Here   🔹 Mediumship Mastery Circle – Waitlist Now Open  Step into mastery, refine your readings, and build an in-demand practice. Join The Waitlist   Support the Podcast & Stay Connected   ✔ Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications  ✔ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it  ✔ Follow me on Instagram & Facebook for more →    Facebook Instagram    🎧 Listen on Apple & Spotify →   Apple Podcasts   Spotify  

When Spirit calls you, it rarely makes sense to anyone else. Whether you’re just beginning to embrace your gifts or stepping more fully into your role as a medium, one thing is certain: not everyone will understand your path—and that can feel lonely. In this heartfelt solo episode, I’m speaking to the moments we all face as developing or working mediums... when others question our calling, doubt our direction, or simply can’t see what we see. If you’ve ever felt like shrinking, second-guessing, or hiding your connection to Spirit just to make others comfortable—this one’s for you.   In this episode, I share: Why feeling misunderstood is part of your path as a psychic medium How to trust your connection—even when others don’t How to recognize when someone is projecting their own fear onto you Ways to stay anchored in your truth without explaining or defending it A loving reminder that you don’t need validation to walk in alignment   This episode is for you if: You’re a developing or working medium who feels misunderstood You’re walking a spiritual path that not everyone in your life supports You’re ready to stop shrinking and start owning your sacred work   💛 Links & Resources: → Book a private reading or mediumship session → Join the April Mediumship Development Open Circles → Register for Hello From Heaven – April 16, 2025 (Online Mediumship Event) → Attend The Spirit-Led Path In-Person Workshop – September 2–4, 2025 → Join the waitlist for The Mediumship Mastery Circle (Sept 2025 – May 2026) → DM me on Instagram @mediumcourtneydawson   🕊️ Loved this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me—I'd love to connect with you.And if this message landed in your heart, leave a rating or review to help more mediums and spiritual seekers find this show.

What happens when you’re doing everything right—showing up, trusting Spirit, following your path—only to watch someone else thrive in the exact way you’ve been praying for? That gut-punch moment where your chest tightens, your energy drops, and suddenly, all your confidence is gone. ✨ Why her and not me? ✨ What am I missing? ✨ Maybe I’m not as gifted as I thought… Comparison is one of the sneakiest blocks on the spiritual path. But what if I told you that comparison isn’t proof that you’re behind—it’s proof that you’re being called forward?   In this episode, I break down: 💫 Why comparison sneaks in (even when you “know better”) 💫 How to shift jealousy into expansion instead of shame 💫 How to trust your divine timeline when doubt creeps in 💫 A powerful guided process to help you shift out of comparison and into confidence   It’s time to let go of self-doubt and step fully into your own path. Are you ready?   → Work with me: www.mediumcourtneydawson.com → Join my April Mediumship Development Open Circles                                                        →Join The Spirit-Led Path In Person Workshop - September 2-4,2025                                                  →Get Tix for Hello From Heaven - April 16,2025                                                                              → Join the waitlist for The Mediumship Mastery Circle September ’25 - May’26                              → DM me on Instagram & Facebook: @mediumcourtneydawson Loved this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me so I can connect with you! 

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of constantly “fixing” yourself? You’re doing the inner work—journaling, reflecting, processing—but something still feels off. In this episode, I sit down with Psychic Medium & Mentor Nicole Sanguinetti to discuss: Why traditional self-growth methods often keep us overthinking instead of moving forward The biggest breakthroughs that happen when you stop analyzing and start trusting your intuition How to know if you’re truly healing or just stuck in a loop of self-doubt How to take action in your spiritual journey and step into transformation with confidence If you’ve been waiting for clarity before you fully trust yourself, this episode is for you.   Connect with Nicole Sanguinetti Website: Love Light and Magic Her Offerings & Socials   Work with Courtney & Upcoming Events 🔹 Mediumship Mastery Circle – Waitlist Now Open A signature mentorship program for mediums ready to step into mastery. Deliver jaw-dropping evidence, gain unshakable confidence, and build an in-demand practice. Join the waitlist 🔹 Mediumship Development Open Circle – April 2025 A space for developing mediums to practice, refine, and trust their connection to Spirit.   Register Here 🔹 Hello From Heaven – Message Night (April 16, 2025) An evening of evidential mediumship, messages from Spirit, and healing connections. Reserve your seat 🔹 Book a 1:1 Mediumship or Psychic Reading Receive personal guidance and messages from Spirit in a private session. Book here     Support the Podcast ⭐ Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it ⭐ Leave a review—it helps others find the show ⭐ Stay connected on Instagram — @mediumcourtneydawson  

You’re seeing the signs, feeling the nudge, and wondering… is mediumship really for me? Today’s episode of The Connected Spirit is for you if you’ve ever doubted your abilities, struggled with your development, or felt lost in your mediumship journey. I’m sitting down with upcoming ethical evidential medium, Jess Walton, who gets REAL about her experience discovering her gift, navigating the challenges, and what finally changed everything for her. Jess shares how she went from questioning her abilities to stepping into confidence and clarity—all thanks to the Mediumship Mastery Circle. If you’re on the fence about taking your development seriously, this episode is the confirmation you’ve been waiting for. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The unexpected way Jess discovered her mediumship abilities The struggles she faced in her development (and how she overcame them) Why trying to “figure it out alone” wasn’t working The game-changing moment inside the Mediumship Mastery Circle that shifted everything What it really takes to step into ethical, evidential mediumship with confidence Resources & Links: Join the Mediumship Mastery Circle → [CLICK HERE] Book a 1:1 Reading with Courtney Dawson → [CLICK HERE] Follow me on Instagram → [CLICK HERE] Book a 90-min Spiritual Biz Intensive → [CLICK HERE] Love the Episode? Here’s How to Support the Podcast: Follow The Connected Spirit so you never miss an episode Leave a review if Jess’s story inspired you—it helps more mediums find this work Share your biggest takeaway & tag me in your stories! Your mediumship journey isn’t meant to be walked alone. It’s time to step into the power that’s always been yours.  

You finally hit that big milestone—your calendar is full, your bank account reflects the success you’ve been working for… and then suddenly, things slow down. Why does this keep happening? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the REAL reason your business never feels stable—why success feels like something you grasp but never fully hold. This isn’t about strategy. It’s about how your nervous system is keeping you stuck. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why you keep falling into the feast-and-famine cycle—even when you’re doing everything “right” The sneaky ways your nervous system sabotages success (and why it’s NOT your fault) The exact signs that your body is rejecting growth—even though you want it Why more marketing, more effort, and more ‘showing up’ won’t fix this The shift into Spirit-Led Frequency™ and why no one else is teaching this to mediums Resources & Links: Apply now for The Magnetic Medium Inner Circle → CLICK HERE Follow me on Instagram → CLICK HERE Join The Mediumship Mastery Circle → CLICK HERE Book A 1:1 Reading with Courtney Dawson → CLICK HERE Book A 90 min Spiritual Biz intensive → CLICK HERE Share your biggest takeaway & tag me in your stories! Love the episode?  Here’s how to support the podcast: Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next Leave a review if this conversation hit home—it helps more psychic mediums find this work Your business isn’t meant to feel like an uphill battle. It’s time to build what was always meant for you. Apply now for The Magnetic Medium Inner Circle: CLICK HERE

Mediums—this energy? It’s NOT subtle. One minute, Spirit is loud, clear, undeniable… and the next? You’re questioning everything, feeling disconnected, and wondering if you’re doing something wrong. You’re not. But February’s energy is shifting you. And if you don’t know how to move with it, you’re going to feel like you’re getting thrown around by it. This episode is going to bring you back to center. I’m breaking down: ✨ Why February’s astrology is hitting mediums harder than most (and what it’s here to show you) ✨ How to stop feeling like your energy is all over the place and actually use this shift to deepen your connection ✨ The one belief that’s keeping you from being fully booked with spirit-sent clients And… for the mediums who know they’re being called into something deeper? The Magnetic Medium Inner Circle is officially open for applications. This isn’t a course. This isn’t a mastermind. It’s a portal. A high-level, sacred container for mediums who are ready to hone their craft, refine their channel, and move into a whole new level of visibility, confidence, and alignment in their work. This is an invitation. Not everyone is meant to enter. But if you feel the pull… 📩 DM me “RISING” on Instagram (@mediumcourtneydawson) and I’ll send you the details. 💬 Are you feeling these shifts? DM me and let’s talk about it!