Spirit School

July Spirit Messages

In this episode, I explore the themes of flourishing and following curiosities as we enter the month of July. The word "flourish" has a powerful vibration and carries a deep healing energy. We discuss the importance of vulnerability and opening ourselves up to fully embrace this path. Additionally, we delve into the significance of following our curiosities and discerning between those led by our soul and those driven by external influences.

 

In this episode:

• Flourishing as intentional energy: July emphasizes personal growth and expansion.
• Embracing vulnerability: Celebrate the courage to open up to the world.
• Balancing positive and negative growth: Embrace vulnerability while developing resilience, and we will be less affected by negative experiences 
• Power of language and vibration: Words we choose carry energetic frequencies.
• Cultivating internal flourishing: True flourishing is an internal process of nurturing inner growth and aligning with purpose.
• Following the path of curiosity: Curiosities are often signs from our souls. We discern if they align with our true calling.
• Practicing delayed gratification: Assess the source of our curiosity and determine alignment with soul or societal influences.
• Embracing the spiritual path unfolding: Spiritual journey requires patience and trust. Things may take time to manifest.
• Understanding the collective nature of our path: Our growth benefits the collective awakening. 
• Seeing from the highest perspective: Shift perspective to a broader view to gain understanding and appreciation for our journey.

July is a month to trust our soul's guidance and open ourselves up to the beauty and challenges that come with growth by practicing.

 

Spirit School Links

The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

Evidential Mediumship with Dominic Boag

In this episode, I welcome back my personal mentor and renowned medium, Dominic Boag, for an insightful conversation about his experiences travelling and conducting demonstrations around the world. We discuss various aspects of mediumship, from the thrill of live demonstrations to the profound impact of private readings. Dominic and I also delve into the intricacies of mediumship and the importance of striking a balance between providing evidence and delivering meaningful messages. We discuss the role of the medium in healing the client, and Dominic emphasizes the significance of connecting with Spirit on a deeper level and allowing them to have a voice rather than solely focusing on facts. We also touch upon the upcoming workshop on Evidential Mediumship Simplified at Spirit School in Squamish, British Columbia, where we will be sharing our techniques and helping participants nurture their advancing mediumship abilities.

 

In this episode:

• Everyone's unique: Dominic highlights the individuality of each medium and the need to embrace and develop one's own style.
• Striving for realism: Dominic and Danielle stress the importance of being realistic and considering the quality of the information provided during mediumship readings.
• Evaluating the information: Dominic discusses the different types of information mediums encounter, including generic, emotional, and practical details, and encourages assessing their significance.
• Who are you working for?: The hosts explore the purpose of mediumship and the importance of understanding if the medium is trying to please themselves or genuinely help the client and Spirit.
• Letting go of ego: Dominic shares his experience of putting his ego aside and focusing on the essence of mediumship, which is not a treasure hunt for facts but an opportunity to let Spirit have a voice.
• What is enough?: The hosts invite mediums to reflect on what would be enough for them in a reading and how to not treat it as a fact-finding mission but rather a chance to touch the client's soul.
• The conversation matters: Dominic emphasizes the value of engaging in a meaningful conversation with Spirit, rather than bombarding the client with endless facts.
• Evidential mediumship simplified: Dominic introduces his approach to evidential mediumship.
• The power of simplicity: Dominic shares his techniques for simplifying mediumship, using foundations and processes to enhance the medium's connection with Spirit.
• Demonstrations: Dominic discusses the fulfillment and joy of connecting with a larger audience in demonstrations and how they can allow for a healing experience among all audience members.

 

Whether you're new to mediumship or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation will inspire and enlighten you on your development journey. The upcoming workshop on Evidential Mediumship Simplified at Spirit School is an opportunity for participants to go deeper with some of the valuable techniques discussed here. 

 

Get your tickets for Danielle and Dominic's Demonstration in Squamish, BC, on July 28, 2023: https://spiritschool.as.me/dominic-demonstration

Save your seat for Danielle and Dominic's 2-Day Masterclass on Evidential Mediumship at Spirit School in Squamish, BC (July 29 & 30, 2023): https://www.squamishmedium.com/psychic-dominic-boag-spirit-school/#2-day-masterclass

Can't make it to Squamish? Join Danielle and Dominic for an online workshop on July 31, 2023: https://squamishmedium.as.me/DominicOnline

Connect with Dominic:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsychicMediumDominicBoag/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominicboag/
Website: https://dominicboag.com

 

Spirit School Links

The Initiation 2.0: Advancing Mediumship Development: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

June 2023 Spirit Messages

Hi friends! 

A few messages from Spirit on divine timing, being more playful and connecting to your chosen community! There is also a guided visualization the last 10 minutes! 

If you're in Squamish, June 1st I'm hosting my grand opening at Spirit School HQ! IT's open!!! Thank you for all the support over the years, without this podcast, none of this would be viable. 

Thank you for your support and love over the years! 

Danielle 

Spirit School Links
The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

Growing Pains as a Spiritual Entrepreneur

This week’s episode is inspired by a conversation I had with my friend’s father, an avid listener and successful entrepreneur, in which he shared some of his wisdom with me. I went live to talk about the struggles that come with expansion on Instagram and my audience asked me to do a podcast episode on this topic. I’ve received so many comments about how much the live resonated with people, so I hope this episode helps you realize that you aren’t alone. It’s okay to struggle and feel pressure when things are going well. 

 

I receive criticism when I talk about the shadow side of this work because it can be interpreted as complaining when I am in a place of privilege. However, part of using this podcast to share authentically means sharing the full spectrum and reality of the experience. Typically, I talk about difficult periods when I’ve completed them but I am offering this episode while I’m in the process. My hope is that you are able to feel seen, and know that I’m not looking for solutions. I know that the expansion on the other side of this struggle will be just as magical as it always is! 

 

Though I am experiencing growing pains, I love the world of spirit, my work, and my students so much it brings me to tears. I’ve invited you to hold a vision with me, and for me, of being so supported in my work that I can just show up and teach while also feeling worthy enough of being the main character. I feel you rooting for my success and I thank you for your support.

 

Spirit School Links

The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

Simplifying Personal Finances with Eduek Brooks

Eduek Brooks is the founder of Two Sides of a Dime, which is a financial literacy platform focusing on making personal finance easy to digest and seamless to implement. I met Eduek in the Trauma of Money program and hired her to help me with my own personal finance journey. I love the way she combines practical advice and tools with the psychology behind money habits. Eduek has had an incredible impact on my relationship with money and I am so excited to introduce her to you today!

In this conversation, we talk about the ways that our financial systems here in North America are designed to encourage and incentivize us to acquire more debt. Eduek shares her own journey with debt and some of the ways she was able to pay off $47,000 in 20 months! She also gives some insights into patterns that may stem from childhood, and how awareness is the key to intentional spending. Follow her on Instagram @twosidesofadime to learn more about the resources she has to offer.

 

Connect with Eduek

Eduek is an Engineer, Financial Educator, Trauma of Money Certified Coach and Founder of Two Sides of a Dime, a Financial Literacy platform dedicated to making personal finance easy to digest and seamless to implement.

 

Eduek is passionate about equipping women with the tools they need to achieve financial freedom and build long-lasting wealth without giving up on the things they enjoy.

 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/twosidesofadime/

Website: https://www.stackmydime.com/

Spirit School Links

The Initiation Spring 2023 (Register until May 18!): https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations

The Initiation 2.0: Advancing Mediumship Development: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

 

In this episode:

• Eduek’s journey began with paying off $47000 of personal debt as an immigrant to Canada
• It was difficult to find consistent information about credit that applied to Canadian finances
• Eduek is passionate about making this information easy to understand and implement
• Her financial philosophy is to balance security with enjoying your life
• She always wanted to be a teacher but knew it didn’t pay well so she chose engineering
• Teaching is one of Eduek’s strongest gifts and people have always asked her for help
• Clients say that their financial advisors haven’t broken things down as well as her
• Eduek leveraged her engineering background and love for teaching and financial literacy
• In Nigeria, the culture was that people worked to build their homes and it took time to save cash
• Coming here, the culture of incurring debt instantly for cars and houses was surprising
• All of her personal debt came from being here in Canada
• Other countries don’t use credit as much and loans are based on income
• The finance industry is the strongest industry in Canada and we’re incentivized to borrow
• Credit cards give a false sense of security and small purchases over budget add up
• We get used to using our credit card as part of our income
• The system makes it so easy for you to have access to money, and live above your means
• You make irrational decisions with money when you’re stressed out about debt
• We cannot fathom not getting the things we want because of instant gratification
• Stores make money off of their credit cards and financing
• Growing up, Eduek had what was needed and what there was money for
• People want more than they grew up with, but before they can afford it
• We either mirror what our parents did or do the opposite
• After not being able to use cash in the pandemic, we started using credit cards again
• Customers also now pay for credit card processing fees instead of the store
• We don’t question what we’re charged or check our receipts for discrepancies
• We’re taught to get careers that pay well but aren’t taught how to manage finances 
• Eduek had $47000 of consumer debt and had to look at the root cause
• She had the knowledge of what to do, but wasn’t implementing them
• If you don’t address the psychological relationship, you’ll go in debt again
• Knowing your spending triggers, like stress, can help you from jeopardizing budgets
• Eduek would buy things for her home, and then return them out of guilt
• Having a self care budget prepares you for times of stress
• Debt is emotional so focusing on the debt that causes the most pain is a priority
• Eduek didn’t use a credit card for two years to show that you don’t need it
• She also stopped buying clothing and shoes for that time period
• The accountability of sharing on Instagram helped for motivation
• By reallocating money, I’ve been able to save for an emergency fund and pay off debt
• The most important thing is to be intentional with your spending and track it
• Having a budget makes you aware of what you are sacrificing for if something comes up
• Ask yourself why you want to become more financially stable or have freedom?
• Making informed decisions takes the guilt out of spending your money
• The first step is to sit down and document what is coming in and going out monthly

Unspoken Benefits of Mediumship Development

This week’s episode is more focused on mediumship because that’s where my mind has been with The Initiation starting on May 19th for the ninth round. A lot of people think that there needs to be like a signier sign, or there needs to be a certain prerequisite to be able to go into mediumship development. And I've been saying this for years, the only prerequisite to mediumship is a life well lived. The more you live your life, the more you get to be of service to the world of spirit. You will be able to help such a diverse set of people who are going through experiences like you have walked. So I don't think that mediumship development is only accessible to the chosen few.

 

There are so many personal development and personal growth reasons why mediumship development is for everyone. I haven’t talked about these reasons in this context before, so I am going to share the ways that mediumship development benefits you outside of the actual skills that you learn to communicate with loved ones in Spirit in readings. 

 

Spirit School Links

The Initiation Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations

The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

 

In this episode:

• Reiki, hair, and massage seem to be a pathway to mediumship
• Mediumship often is a pathway for people to find a deeper sense of their own purpose
• People go on to other modalities when they discover new parts of themselves in development
• Discovering one of the most natural connections we have, to the spirit world
• We other ourselves and tell ourselves it is only accessible to a select few people
• Connecting to spirit allows you to know yourself like never before
• We focus so much on others that we don’t think about our own needs
• The only way to discern spirit around you is to know yourself and your energy
• You start to love yourself when you understand that you’re a spirit
• This self realization benefits you in all areas of life including relationships and careers
• The mediumship development journey is a personal healing journey
• Being able to transform energy into healing information for others requires healing
• I had to heal my stage fright and wounds around worthiness to receive from spirit
• We have to reconcile our past to get onto a path of self-acceptance and confidence
• I never considered myself unworthy of relationships or anything before the mediumship path
• Thinking I wasn’t pure enough to talk to the divine was an aha moment for me
• Each of us has different resistances, anxieties and fears to walk through 
• Perfectionism or not having language to communicate the insights you receive may come up
• There are people who don’t want to heal, but it’s unavoidable on the development path
• You get to experience pockets of peace and divine love
• I don’t believe meditation is the only way, but it does require slowing down to sense and listen
• You never have the same type of exchange with other beings when you learn to listen intently
• In the process of slowing down to sense spirit, you experience peace and divine love
• We had a seance with Winter Brooke in the Collective for 90 minutes
• The 90 minutes we spent sitting with spirit was replenishing for my own spirit
• Whether you sit for 10 minutes a day or week, it will benefit you in all areas of life
• Once you connect with the world of spirit, you start to see the magic of life all around you
• You start to see the interconnectedness of it all through synchronicity and experiences
• It starts with clocks and signs and builds to receiving messages without words in the heart
• We wait for words and often they speak through nature and the world around us
• You start to live authentically and on purpose instead of people pleasing
• Mediumship development teaches you about your energy, boundaries and capacity
• This path gave me a new sense of authentic living that feels freeing instead of looking cool
• I believe living on purpose means finding joy in the human experience
• Everyone I know who enters the mediumship space leaves with their own sense of purpose
• Our purpose can be outside of work and earning money despite how society operates
• I want to give a shout out to my bestie’s dad Bart in Malibu for being such a big fan 
• Developing new interpersonal and communication skills for personal and professional growth
• Some people are more interested in fame that won’t receive the benefits of personal growth
• The world of spirit will put you to work whether it is in readings or everyday life
• I wouldn’t have been able to trust and go full-time in mediumship without doing healing
• By declaring you work for spirit, you get to become an ally for the spirit world and humanity
• To heal my people pleasing, I declared that I work for spirit instead of focusing on the sitter
• I now am centered and am ready to work for both realms, humanity and spirit
• I care about people and humanity, but not at the expense of my own energy and boundaries
• I fell back in love with humanity at the Sacred Spirit Retreat
• Because of this, and mediumship development, I see the good in the world despite the bad
• These are just a few of the perks of development that have nothing to do with readings
• The Initiation has helped hundreds of people find their path, community and spiritual connection

May Spirit Messages

See what Spirit has to say about the teachings leading into May 2023 - I'll give you a hint, it has a lot to do with your Light. 

Desire to learn Mediumship Development? The Initiation starts May 19th! https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations 

Already developed and looking for a safe space to practice? Join the Collective for bi-weekly practice circles with me, partner pairings weekly and get to practice on volunteer public sitters! https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective 

Free weekly meditations and activities in Spirit School: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/217455

Join Sheila V and myself in Spirit School HQ (Squamish Canada) for a two day workshop on building your intuitive muscles and spiritual self-esteem! https://www.sheilav.co/bravely-spiritual-squamish 

 

See you in Spirit School! 

 

Free Spiritual Labour

When I brought up free spiritual labour as a potential podcast topic with Andrea (@concreteandcrystals) a year ago, she was excited! It is something that comes up a lot in the spiritual space, especially online, but it isn’t really talked about. This could be a little bit of a hot topic, and I'm not meaning to bring up any shame in anyone, or have anyone feel anything other than informed, but it is something I've wanted to talk about for a while. As an online business owner expanding to in person offerings, I have my energy pulled in many directions and go through cycles with my response to it. There are times when I am energized and overflowing with engagement. I love connecting with all of you!  I also have periods, often when I haven’t extended the same care to myself, when I am unable to meet the demand. 

There will always be a need for marketing and sharing socially with an online business, but boundaries are required if you have multiple points of contact with your audience and clients. Reciprocity is a core value for me and I believe it should be at the center of our online interactions. We also need to return to the law of reciprocity with Mother Earth to create a sustainable relationship.

 

Spirit School Links

The Initiation Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations

The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Registration: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

 

In this episode:

• My free and paid resources are equally as impactful and have the same standards
• Many of us who lean into service are doing it from a place of what we hope to receive
• As an Indigenous woman, I don’t tolerate any racism toward Indigenous people online
• I worked in and was passionate about First Nations healthcare
• I realized how much emotional, spiritual and physical labor was involved in checking racism
• In 2023, the audience shouldn’t have to check the comments for publications
• On TikTok, there are people from all different backgrounds sharing wisdom
• I am grateful for the social justice warriors creating digestible content for people to learn
• I could see how much labor goes into educating others on what it’s like to be a person of colour
• TikTok had stories of BIPOC people expected to educate their workplace on racism
• We all have the resources to educate ourselves at our fingertips
• My thoughts on free labour started in the social justice space
• Inclusion such as in an interview process is often to tick a box for the bare minimum
• I’m going to use my Spirit School space and Instagram as my examples of online spaces
• Instagram started asking a lot of labour of creators to keep up with trends like Reels
• Unlike Instagram, TikTok has a creator fund to reward the work people put into their content
• I hired three creators who were critical of the spiritual space to audit my classes and business
• I want to ensure my body of work is not causing harm or feeling like a cult in any way
• As a busy mom, I made a conscious decision that I did not have time for Reels
• For the past 4 years, I’ve had 4-7 fake imposter accounts at a time pretending to be me
• They mirror my account and scam people by having them pay for alleged readings
• It takes a lot of free labour to report them and respond to the hundreds of DMs about them
• The messages letting us know are well-intended but the notifications are overwhelming
• I have to complete a form and upload a photo of myself with my ID for Meta to report them
• Instagram never takes them down, and I was paying $180/month in admin fees
• I just stopped doing the labour and scaled back my presence on Instagram
• People have crossed my boundaries expecting me to act as Google for them in DMs
• Chris Corsini on Instagram does free readings for every sign with ASL for accessibility
• He is an example of subtly reminding people to support him in exchange for free labour
• You can also support by engaging with free content and helping to answer questions
• There will be more free content coming to Spirit School as the team expands
• Asking questions publicly instead of privately allows more people to see the response
• Some teachers and creators have a “buy me a coffee” sign for donations
• If you DM someone, thank them for their time and energy if they respond
• I thank people who send genuine messages for their time and energy
• Responding to people’s posts as a community member is free labour, and has an impact
• Consider how we can be more reciprocal in the spaces we occupy
• Your energy and sharing experiences is the currency I value over money
• I may be the guiding force, but the people in Spirit School create the culture
• We are in a phase of our humanity where it's every person for themselves
• Indigenous ways of living revolve around the laws of reciprocity with Mother Earth
• Maybe we can learn more and collectively tend to Mother Earth

Being Brave & Building Spiritual Self Esteem with Sheila V

I'm so excited to have Sheila V back on the Spirit School podcast! This is her third time as a guest and we both have expanded a lot since our last conversation. We originally met when we were both contributors to a blog and felt a soul connection. I always feel the presence of spirit when I am in Sheila’s energy and her episodes have been popular with Spirit School listeners too!

In this conversation, Sheila talks about her book, Brave, and how you can start being more brave in your everyday life. We both share the philosophy that you can apply your spiritual gifts in your existing career and start opening up to ways you can serve. Being brave also helps you build your spiritual self esteem and learn to trust in your abilities. Sheila also shares about her experience manifesting her husband and their IVF journey. In addition to speaking on stages, her dream of having a platform was also realized in a way she couldn’t have predicted when she was approached by a TV network about documenting her fertility journey. When we surrender, our manifestations will come in divine timing!

Join us both for the Bravely Spiritual 2-Day Accelerator at Spirit School in beautiful Squamish, BC! This 2-Day retreat will expand you spiritually and increase your confidence when connecting with spirit. Development and transformation are amplified in these settings!  

The Bravely Spiritual 2-Day Accelerator at Spirit School: https://www.sheilav.co/bravely-spiritual-squamish

 

Connect with Sheila V

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sheila_v__/

Website: https://www.sheilav.co/

Spirit School Links

The Initiation Spring 2023: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-foundations

The Initiation 2.0: Advancing Mediumship Development: https://www.squamishmedium.com/mediumship-advancement

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

 

In this episode:

• Sheila’s powerful energy comes from being brave and building spiritual self esteem

• She quit her job to write her book because she believed in it and it sold well
• Sheila attributes her personal power to the amount of trauma healing she’s done
• Connecting to spirit can happen because of dissociation and trauma
• Psilocybin and other Indigenous medicines have also given her personal power
• There is a lot of research around psilocybin and mediumship
• Sheila’s book, Brave, has led to global keynote speaking opportunities
• She didn’t realize that the book would help so many people on their spiritual path
• When you awaken to authenticity and your gifts, life may not make sense anymore
• People in the corporate world were open to this message of reconciling the two lives
• Sheila suggests that you do both spiritual and corporate work first and enjoy it
• Meet new spiritual people that are more aligned as you transition
• Having a mentor and being part of a community can help you feel less alone
• I used to ask spirit to put me to work while I was still in corporate
• You may go part time before eventually quitting to do spiritual work
• Natural conflict between departments may drain your energy if you’re sensitive
• Sheila suggests leaning into the socialization at work instead of isolating
• I feel like being brave doesn’t get easier, but that we choose to do things anyways
• Sheila says we become more resilient and it doesn’t get easier because we do bigger things
• She leans into, “what is the new version of me that's trying to be reborn?”
• Bringing in guides, resting more, and self care make you more masterful in bravery
• Spirit rewards you for trusting, and the rewards make you braver
• Sheila hit a low point when a relationship ended at the same time her book came out
• She learned about the laws of manifesting to call in a conscious man
• She met him, moved in with him and began IVF together within a few months
• Their journey was followed by an Australian TV show called Big Miracles
• Going through IVF with a production crew required a lot of vulnerability
• Sheila believes that part of her purpose is showing the messy parts of the process
• Her partner Tyson has opened her up to nature as a form of spirituality
• We need teachers to show more vulnerable and dynamic sides of themselves
• Sheila and Tyson’s donor egg journey will also be featured on Season 2
• Hearing stories from people who share with her are inspiring
• Manifestations may come in unexpected ways, and in divine timing
• Using yourself as a channel for spirit is when miracles happen
• Holding onto the old has made depression and anxiety worse
• I’ve been manifesting sunshine instead of the original rainy forecast for the retreat
• Visualizing, feeling, repetition, music and journaling can help to manifest
• Sheila is coming to teach a two-day workshop with me at Spirit School
• Learn how to become bravely spiritual on your path and build up your spiritual self-esteem
• Strengthen your connection to your spirit guides, to your ancestors
• Master the art of channeling and learn the basic 12 laws of manifesting.
• Development and transformation is amplified in 2-day retreats with everyone together

My Night at Chillingham Castle

I polled my Instagram audience to choose the topic for this episode and the choices were either energy, or my trip to Chillingham Castle. Obviously, Chillingham Castle won! I decided to begin with the audio from a TikTok by @historyhit that gives some historical context before I share my experience. I spent years as a documenter for a paranormal investigators group in Vancouver, so visiting the castle was on my bucket list! 

In addition to the eerie encounters, I also talked about my evolving beliefs around ghosts and earthbound spirits. As I’ve said on the podcast before, it’s important to remain flexible in our beliefs so that we can meet new experiences with curiosity. Grasping firmly to beliefs can also invalidate the lived experiences of others, and I think there is divinity in having differing perspectives. 

 

I would love to hear your experiences with haunted places over in the free Spirit School community!

@historyhit TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@historyhit  

 

Spirit School Links

The Initiation Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63d3191cde520bd60dc33d63

The Initiation 2.0 Summer 2023 Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a55f4dc3789176b6944ea

Spirit School Collective: https://www.squamishmedium.com/spiritschoolcollective

Join us on the FREE Spirit School platform: https://myspiritschoolcollective.com/plans/

Trauma Informed Lightworker Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6398f03888aca7e15696b1fa

Visit Spirit School at https://www.squamishmedium.com/ for all courses and upcoming programs

View full transcripts of podcast episodes at https://www.squamishmedium.com/blog

 

History of Chillingham Castle (@historyhit):

• Chillingham Castle was a monastery in the 12th Century

• Edward the first, the hammer of the Scots, led his Scottish campaigns from this location
• The first recorded accounts of the ghosts were penned by Lady Leonora Tankerville
• There was an increase in occult spiritualism during Edwardian and Victorian times
• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle commended Lady Tankerville on her reports of the Chillingham ghosts
• The current owner is from the original Gray family owners and has overseen renovations
• Guests still report seeing flashes of blue similar to ghosts sightings of the past
• A priest who traveled to get rid of ghosts said there were too many there

 

My Experience of Chillingham Castle:

• I went when I was 19 years old in 2002, right out of high school and obsessed with Most Haunted
• Putting this show together was fun because it brought up so much nostalgia
• Paranormal things and ghosts tend to be our entry into the spiritual space
• At that time, I was immersed in books and TV shows with Sylvia Brown and John Edwards 
• I joined a paranormal investigation group when the first Most Haunted episode came out
• I was so excited at that time and didn’t know that I was a medium yet
• I validated what the mediums got and went through photos and audio recordings of our outings
• I caught some EVPs from those recordings and overnight ones from my bedside
• My ex husband was from England and we traveled once a year
• We stayed in the tower at Chillingham Castle in the off season and I was so excited
• My memories of this time are piecemeal because it was not a healthy relationship
• Scotland has my heart and I still want to visit there again
• I couldn’t believe how much I missed the mountains when traveling
• My ex-husband and I were the only people there other than the caretaker 
• We stayed in the tower, which was used for Scottish prisoners of war
• I was in awe of how much history was there compared to somewhere like Vancouver
• Going to the bathroom in the middle of the night was terrifying in the castle
• The strangest thing that happened was not being able to see the castle on the only road
• The keeper gave us a midnight tour of the torture chamber that scared me
• One paranormal thing that happened was light coming in and a loud popping noise that woke me
• I have heard a voice yelling my name in my ear a couple of times 
• A friend’s mom came to me and I saw the Almost Famous poster and her name was Penny
• My friend wasn’t initially receptive and that is part of why I don’t do drive-by readings
• I am still unsure of my belief in earthbound spirits or if they have passed on and choose to visit
• Part of the reason I am undecided is that some teachers I respect believe in them
• We never caught anything definitive in my paranormal investigation years
• Beautiful music or framing it as an angel experience could change your perspective
• Our beliefs are our choices and we have free will
• The more spiritually aware we become, the more we realize we don’t know
• Because of Mavis’ beliefs, I firmly believed earthbound spirits didn’t exist a couple years ago
• I think there are reasons for mysteries, including the opportunity to expand our beliefs
• Some Spirit School Collective members share their experiences with haunted places
• Being stuck on specific beliefs limits our potential for spiritual growth and expansion
• I saw a full apparition of a little boy by my husband’s side of the bed when I was pregnant
• I lost that pregnancy and learned through a medium that it was my child that I saw
• Before my trauma informed training I would negate people’s lived experiences
• I like to straddle both sides of the conversation without imposing my beliefs
• Each of us having our own truth does not make it the capital T truth
• I believe there is a divine reason for us to be divided in spiritual beliefs