Mediumship Matters with Hannah Macintyre

Platform mediumship is about so much more than giving someone in the audience a reading.
In this final episode of Season 9, I'm sharing the personal principles that guide every demonstration I do—and why I believe platform mediumship should serve the whole room, not just the person receiving the message.
We explore:

Why platform demonstrations are about introducing people to Spirit
The energy of an audience and why it changes your mediumship
Why I never read for students, friends or family during demonstrations
Why I avoid taking the same person twice
The risks of going direct too early
And how trusting the intelligence of Spirit creates stronger evidence and a better experience for everyone.
If you've ever wanted to understand the thinking behind platform mediumship—or you're hoping to step onto the platform yourself one day—this episode is for you.
Thank you for coming on this Season 9 journey with me. I'll see you in Season 10.
I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.
Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.
Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq
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“Spirit told me…”
But did they?
This week I’m diving into a tricky — and slightly uncomfortable — topic:
Discernment.
Because not everything we receive from spirit is meant to be shared.
And not everything we think is from spirit… actually is.
In this episode I’m exploring:
• The difference between what spirit show you, what you interpret, and what you should say
• How your own beliefs and development level shape what you receive
• Why “pure channel” claims don’t quite hold up
• The responsibility of sharing information with sitters, students and even friends
• And the ethical line every medium has to learn to navigate
Just because you can say something… doesn’t mean you should.
And learning that difference is part of the work.
I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.
Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.
Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq
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My mediumship has improved dramatically recently.
More evidence.
More clarity.
More trust.
And surprisingly…
I don't think it's because I've practised more mediumship.
In this episode I explore the unexpected lesson the gym has taught me about working with spirit, why learning to sit with discomfort changes everything, and how overcoming the voice in your head transforms your connection.
We also explore:

Why doing hard things outside mediumship strengthens your readings
How spirit really appear during evidential mediumship
Why babies and loved ones sometimes present differently in spirit
The importance of recognising the essence of a person rather than expecting a perfect visual image
And one of the biggest ethical responsibilities we have as mediums: what to do when a spirit comes through that a sitter doesn't want to hear from.
Sometimes the biggest improvements in your mediumship happen when you're not thinking about mediumship at all.
I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.
Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.
Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq
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Why are we so uncomfortable sitting with someone else's pain?
In this episode, I'm reflecting on a beautiful email from a listener, sharing why I almost didn't release a recent podcast, and exploring something I see all the time in spiritual spaces...
Our need to explain.
To interpret.
To find the lesson.
To make everything happen for a reason.
We explore:

Why speaking honestly creates space for others to heal
The difference between supporting someone and explaining their experience
Why "everything happens for a reason" isn't always helpful
The importance of consent when offering spiritual interpretations
And why sometimes the most powerful thing we can say is:
"I don't know... but you don't have to go through it alone."
Because perhaps the greatest gift we offer isn't our wisdom.
Perhaps it's our presence.
I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.
Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.
Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq
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You've probably heard me say it before…
Open your eyes.
In this episode, I'm answering a listener's question about one of the biggest hurdles developing mediums face: learning to work with their eyes open.
It feels impossible at first—I know because I've been there.
We explore:

Why reading with your eyes open improves evidential mediumship
The surprising way speed strengthens your connection with spirit
Why clairvoyance can sometimes become a distraction
Building power through the gears
Keeping your sitter included in the experience
And my favourite trick for instantly strengthening your blend with spirit.
If you've ever felt like your mediumship disappears the moment you open your eyes, this episode is for you.
I'm starting a circle, and you're invited.
Most people developing their mediumship are doing it on their own. From September I'm running a monthly development circle inside Spirit Social, where you practise with other people instead of just reading about it. Over 12 monthly live events, alongside daily card readings and live demonstrations.
Come and join us: https://onelink.to/pgwzuq
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.