"The Energy Right Now is Different" - Todd Segal on Spirits, Shifts, and 2026

"The Energy Right Now is Different" - Todd Segal on Spirits, Shifts, and 2026

Psychic detective and medium Todd Segal is back on Finding Focus for round two, and this conversation goes everywhere--which is exactly the point. Todd and Kathleen pick up right where creative instinct and intuitive ability intersect, tracing the throughline from photography and painting to psychic perception, before diving into heavier territory: the shifting nature of mediumship, why spirit energy feels different than it did decades ago, and Todd's theory that the effects of COVID are still quietly reshaping people's health and minds. The conversation turns to why 2026 itself feels different--the "double fire" Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac--and why both Todd and Kathleen have independently sensed a strange, restless energy building this year, from unexplained earthquakes and out-of-season storms in Hawai'i to a noticeable uptick in relationships and careers unraveling seemingly overnight. They also swap stories on Hawai'i's singular spiritual energy, the mysterious pull certain places have on certain people, and why so many of Todd's clients are being nudged--sometimes forcibly--into second-act careers built on skills they'd been ignoring for years. It's a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation between two longtime intuitives who've clearly earned the right to just talk. Episode Highlights * "The energy right now is different"- Todd shares his belief that the energy of Earth right now is affecting how spirits "read" on the other side--and connects it to a rise in dementia, unexplained illness, and what he sees as lingering, undisclosed effects of COVID. * Creativity as a psychic muscle - Todd and Kathleen unpack how artistic training (his painting, her photography) primes the mind to perceive information intuitively before it's consciously understood. * Why mediumship isn't formulaic - Todd explains why every reading is different, why grief can actually block a reading, and why his best mediumship moments happen when no one was expecting one. * 2026 as a "fire horse" year - Using Chinese zodiac symbolism, Todd explains why he believes this year carries unusually volatile energy--and both hosts compare notes on the unusual weather, earthquakes, and collective low-energy "reset" period many people have felt lately. * Hawai'i's singular pull - A conversation about place-based energy: Lemuria, sacred land, and why some locations (Hawai'i, Sedona, the American Southwest) seem to demand alignment from the people who live there. * Career upheaval and hidden skills - Todd and Kathleen share client stories of people forced out of long careers who discover--often through a reading--that a long-dormant talent (painting, cooking, writing) was the actual next chapter. * Todd's advice for navigating a hard year - Practical, no-sugarcoating guidance on relationships, timing, and why "nothing happening yet" doesn't mean nothing is coming.   Connect witht Todd through his website: https://www.toddsegalpsychic.com/ [https://www.toddsegalpsychic.com/] Here's where you can find and connect with Kathleen in all the cozy corners where she hangs out: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport Available on all major podcast stations, Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport is where transformation stories come alive. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, career pivot, or spiritual awakening, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and real conversations with people who found clarity and purpose by following their inner guidance--and sometimes a strong nudge from the Universe. Host Kathleen Davenport, a retired military officer turned intuitive guide and psychic medium creates space for seasoned leaders, practical seekers, the spiritually curious, and anyone feeling called into something more.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Intelligence Officer Who Talks to Spirit Guides

I was recently asked to be interviewed by my longtime friend WavenDean Fernandes for a series of conversations with energy practitioners, and this episode is the result--a warm, free-form conversation about intuition, mediumship, and spirituality. I spent my career as an Air Force intelligence officer--the kind of background where you don't exactly bring up psychic readings at work. But underneath the logic and top-secret clearance, I'd always had a gift for reading people, one I kept quietly tucked away until a retreat about two years ago changed everything. In this conversation, I open up about the unlikely path that took me from military intelligence to full-time intuitive and psychic medium--and why I now see that background not as a contradiction, but as the perfect training ground for this work. WavenDean and I talk through how information actually comes through to me (it starts as a scene, like a movie in soft focus), the difference between spirit guides and deceased loved ones, and two client stories that still give me chills: a woman I guided back to painting who now sells her art in a gallery, and a woman I saw in a past-life as a scholar--which explained her lifelong pull toward deep conversation over small talk. We also get into the harder stuff--how I framed my own experience with cancer not as something I "had" but as something I was "experiencing," and why that distinction mattered so much to me. And we close with a genuinely mind-bending detour into past lives, parallel lives, and whether time is as linear as we think it is. If you've ever felt a pull toward something you couldn't quite explain, this one's for you. Highlights * From intelligence officer to intuitive. I spent my career in Air Force intelligence, then moved through politics and corporate wellness before a coach nudged me to lean into the intuitive readings I'd kept private--worried they'd clash with my security-clearance background. * The retreat that changed everything. About two years ago, I gave readings to ten women at a self-discovery retreat. Their reactions--shock at my accuracy despite my knowing nothing about their backgrounds--became the encouragement I needed to pursue this work fully. * How the readings work. I describe my process as multi-sensory: it starts as a visual scene (like watching a soft-focus movie), followed by impressions, sensations, and sometimes words. I'm always clear with clients that I don't want them feeding me information--it should feel like a natural conversation. * Guides vs. deceased loved ones. A key distinction I draw: recently deceased relatives and ancestors tend to show up offering emotional support and reassurance ("we're here, we love you"), while higher-level guidance about life path and direction tends to come through spirit guides and the angelic realm. * Real client stories. Two standouts I still think about: a woman facing a layoff who I guided back to painting, who now sells her art in a Kansas City gallery, and a woman I saw in a past life as a respected scholar--which explained her lifelong aversion to small talk and pull toward deep, philosophical conversations. * Reframing hardship. I share my own experience with cancer and how I consciously chose language like "having a cancer experience" rather than "having cancer"--treating hardship as something temporary to move through and learn from, not something to own. * The past lives/parallel lives conversation. Toward the end, I explain that "past lives" is really just a linear-brain way of understanding what may actually be simultaneous, parallel lifetimes--and I describe experimenting with intentionally "shifting" into a desired version of myself (including playing the best round of golf of my life after doing so). * Where to find me. I offer private readings and a six-week "Applied Intuition" mentorship (built around a behavioral assessment tailored to each person's unique way of receiving information) via KathleenDavenport.com, along with my podcast and social channels. Here's where you can find and connect with Kathleen in all the cozy corners where she hangs out: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport Available on all major podcast stations, Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport is where transformation stories come alive. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, career pivot, or spiritual awakening, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and real conversations with people who found clarity and purpose by following their inner guidance--and sometimes a strong nudge from the Universe. Host Kathleen Davenport, a retired military officer turned intuitive guide and psychic medium creates space for seasoned leaders, practical seekers, the spiritually curious, and anyone feeling called into something more.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Aisha Muhammad on Intuition, Mediumship, & Coming Home to Yourself

In this episode of Finding Focus, I sit down with intuitive reader, medium, and spiritual mentor Aisha Muhammad for a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation about intuition, mediumship, healing, and discovering who we truly are. Aisha opens up about growing up in a deeply spiritual household, the childhood seance that first revealed her gift, and the years she spent afraid of what she could sense and see. She shares how she learned--with her mother's guidance--to set boundaries with spirits, trust her own way of receiving information, and stop comparing her gifts to other readers. We talk about what actually happens during an intuitive reading, why it's never about a fixed fate, and how every one of us has the power to choose a different path at any moment. The conversation moves beyond psychic phenomena into something much more universal: healing generational trauma, learning what truly resonates with your soul, navigating spirituality and religion on your own terms, and remembering that age is just a number when it comes to living the life you actually want. Whether you're deeply spiritual, simply curious about intuition, or wondering what's next for your own life, this conversation offers honesty, warmth, and plenty of moments that may shift the way you see yourself and the world around you. Episode Highlights * Aisha shares the story of the childhood seance that first revealed her gift--and how frightened she was when it happened. * How she learned, as a young woman, to set boundaries with spirits who were showing up at all hours. * The difference between connecting with loved ones in spirit, spirit guides, and your own intuitive knowing. * Why intuitive readings aren't about fate--they're about seeing your current path clearly, knowing you can always choose differently. * How intuitive information arrives differently for everyone--through thoughts, images, emotions, physical sensations, and even smells. * Why comparing your gifts to another reader's only gets in the way, and the moment Aisha stopped trying to read like anyone else. * A candid discussion about generational trauma, breaking old patterns, and why the lessons we avoid keep resurfacing until we face them. * Why discovering what truly resonates with your soul--and letting go of what doesn't--is one of the most important parts of personal growth. * An honest conversation about spirituality, religion, and learning to trust your own inner guidance over what you're told to believe. * Exploring spirit guides, soul contracts, and the idea that we choose the lives we're living for our own growth and evolution. * Why age doesn't define purpose, and how it's never too late to discover who you really are and start living in alignment with yourself. Aisha Muhammad is an intuitive reader, medium, and spiritual mentor with more than two decades of experience helping individuals gain clarity, navigate life's challenges, and reconnect with their inner truth. With a compassionate and grounded approach, she offers guidance on relationships, purpose, career, and spiritual growth, supporting others in creating meaningful change from the inside out. To connect with Aisha: Website: https://www.aishapsychicmedium.com/ [https://www.aishapsychicmedium.com/] Phone: (707) 467-7852 Email: info@aishapsychicmedium@gmail.com [info@aishapsychicmedium@gmail.com]   Here's where you can find and connect with Kathleen in all the cozy corners where she hangs out: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport Available on all major podcast stations, Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport is where transformation stories come alive. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, career pivot, or spiritual awakening, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and real conversations with people who found clarity and purpose by following their inner guidance--and sometimes a strong nudge from the Universe. Host Kathleen Davenport, a retired military officer turned intuitive guide and psychic medium creates space for seasoned leaders, practical seekers, the spiritually curious, and anyone feeling called into something more.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ease the Squeeze: A Soulful Conversation with Azuree Ashby Lowery on Rest, Renewal, and Giving Yourself Space and Grace

If you've been feeling tired, disconnected, uncertain, or simply in need of permission to slow down, this candid conversation may be exactly what you need to hear. Akashic records reader and energy clearer Azuree Ashby Lowery returns to Finding Focus for another unscripted discussion about life, intuition, personal growth, and the energetic shifts so many people have been experiencing. Together, we explore the feeling that many of us have been carrying lately—a sense of overwhelm, exhaustion, emotional intensity, and the need to pull back and recharge. We discuss the importance of honoring life's natural cycles, allowing ourselves periods of rest and integration, and resisting the pressure to constantly be productive. Along the way, we talk about boundaries, energy management, community, self-compassion, spiritual growth, and the courage it takes to share our gifts with the world. Azuree also offers a powerful channeled message encouraging listeners to "ease the squeeze," let themselves off the hook, and create more space and grace in their lives. Episode Highlights: * Why so many people have been feeling emotionally and energetically overwhelmed * The metaphor of ocean waves, collective energy, and periods of integration * How weather, nature, and world events can mirror what we're experiencing internally * Recognizing when it's time to rest instead of forcing yourself to keep pushing forward * The difference between healthy support and relationships that drain your energy * Practical ways to clear and reset your energy, including water, music, nature, sage, and intention * Why watching Netflix, taking naps, or doing "nothing" can sometimes be exactly what your soul needs * The importance of honoring life's natural seasons of expansion and retreat * How a friend's tough-love phone call became the catalyst for renewed inspiration and creativity * Moving through life's recurring cycles of plateau, awakening, reassessment, and action * Why we often make life far more complicated than it needs to be * The parallels between learning golf, developing intuition, and personal growth * The challenges of sharing spiritual gifts in a skeptical world * Standing confidently in your truth without needing to convince others * Building meaningful community and becoming a safe place for others * The role of self-love, self-acceptance, and compassion in personal growth   Connect with Azuree (Akashic Readings & Clearings) Website: www.akashicazuree.com [http://www.akashicazuree.com/] Instagram: @akashicazuree YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@akashicazuree [about:blank]   Connect with Kathleen (Intuitive Guidance • Spiritual Readings ) Website: https://kathleendavenport.com [https://kathleendavenport.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathydavenport808 [https://www.youtube.com/@kathydavenport808] Here's where you can find and connect with Kathleen in all the cozy corners where she hangs out: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport Available on all major podcast stations, Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport is where transformation stories come alive. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, career pivot, or spiritual awakening, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and real conversations with people who found clarity and purpose by following their inner guidance--and sometimes a strong nudge from the Universe. Host Kathleen Davenport, a retired military officer turned intuitive guide and psychic medium creates space for seasoned leaders, practical seekers, the spiritually curious, and anyone feeling called into something more.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Intuition, Signs, & Spirit Guides: Answering Your Most Common Questions

In this episode of Finding Focus, Kathleen Davenport answers some of the most common questions she receives about intuition, spiritual guidance, psychic readings, and developing intuitive abilities. Drawing from her own journey—from a career in military intelligence to life coaching and intuitive work—Kathleen shares how she first recognized her natural gifts and why she believes intuition and spiritual guidance is available to everyone. She discusses what happens during a reading, the kinds of questions people typically ask, the difference between intuition and anxiety, how higher guidance is received, and why logical, analytical people often make excellent intuitive practitioners. Kathleen also shares personal stories of mediumship experiences, past-life insights that emerged during client sessions, and the powerful signs she received after the passing of her husband. Whether you're curious about intuitive readings, exploring your own spiritual gifts, or simply wondering how intuition really works, this episode offers a grounded and accessible introduction to the world of higher guidance. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS * How Kathleen's intuitive abilities first began showing up in childhood * Why her military intelligence background actually strengthened her intuitive skills * The unexpected coaching sessions that revealed her ability to channel guidance * Common questions people bring to intuitive readings * Why intuition and free will work together * How to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety * What intuitive information feels like when it arrives * Why logical, analytical people can be highly intuitive * How intuition can be developed like any other skill * The role signs, synchronicities, and higher guidance play in daily life * Stories of mediumship experiences and messages from loved ones who have passed * How readings can help provide clarity during life transitions, career changes, retirement, health challenges, and new beginnings * Why your loved ones and ancestors may be closer than you realize Here's where you can find and connect with Kathleen in all the cozy corners where she hangs out: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport Available on all major podcast stations, Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport is where transformation stories come alive. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, career pivot, or spiritual awakening, this podcast offers insight, inspiration, and real conversations with people who found clarity and purpose by following their inner guidance--and sometimes a strong nudge from the Universe. Host Kathleen Davenport, a retired military officer turned intuitive guide and psychic medium creates space for seasoned leaders, practical seekers, the spiritually curious, and anyone feeling called into something more.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.