Watching a Medium Work: Lessons from a Night with John Edward

Finding the Right Mentor & Trusting Spirit

In this episode, Caitlin opens up about burnout, emotional overwhelm, and the realities of balancing mediumship with everyday life. From experiences in EMS and witnessing loss firsthand, to navigating self-doubt before readings, this episode explores the emotional side of being sensitive to energy and spirit. Caitlin also shares advice for developing mediums on how to find the right mentor, why you don’t necessarily need a reading to begin your spiritual journey, and how Spirit often places the right people and experiences in our path at exactly the right time. She dives into: * Why your accuracy can change from reading to reading * How stress, exhaustion, hormones, and emotions affect mediumship * Why information sometimes comes through out of order * The importance of trusting what Spirit gives you * How different spirits communicate in completely different ways * Letting go of perfectionism and fear during readings Plus, Caitlin reflects on the importance of having spiritually like-minded friends, shares stories about Spirit “setting people up” for meaningful experiences, and talks about the humanity of grief and loss through her work in emergency services. Whether you’re actively developing your gifts or simply curious about how mediums experience Spirit communication, this episode is a reminder that mediumship is not about perfection — it’s about trust, connection, and learning to flow with the process.

Signs, Synchronicities & Spiritual Nudges

After taking a brief break from podcasting and mediumship during a difficult family health situation, Caitlin returns with a deeply personal episode about grief, signs from spirit, and the mysterious ways loved ones may communicate from the other side. She shares emotional experiences surrounding her husband’s grandfather entering hospice, meaningful synchronicities, and the powerful reminders from the universe that pulled her back toward her spiritual work. This episode dives deep into the many ways spirit may try to get our attention — from flickering lights, songs at impossible timing, vivid dreams, repeating numbers, and familiar scents, to animals behaving strangely and even spirit working through other people. Caitlin also explores why signs often appear during emotionally significant moments and asks an intriguing question: do loved ones still try to communicate with people who don’t believe in the spirit world? If you’ve ever wondered whether a coincidence was actually something more, this episode is full of heartfelt stories, spiritual insight, and comforting reminders that our loved ones may be closer than we think.

Tarot or Oracle? Choosing the Deck That Speaks Your Language

In this episode, we discuss one of my new favorite mediumship books! We also dive into the world of cards and break down Tarot’s structured, symbolic system versus Oracle’s intuitive, free-flowing guidance. Whether you’re looking for deep insight or quick clarity, you’ll learn how each deck works and how to choose the one that fits your style. This episode will help you understand not just how to use each deck, but when to use them based on your personality, your needs, and the kind of guidance you’re looking for. This is a great starting point for anyone new to the world of cards. IG: @thedevelopingmedium

No, I Can’t Ask Them Their Social Security Number

Let’s talk about the moments no one prepares you for—like when clients want hyper-specific details, exact timelines, or confirmation on demand. In this episode, I’m sharing what actually happens during readings when expectations don’t match reality, why Spirit doesn’t work like an on-demand Q&A service, and other “how do I respond to this?" moments. If you're looking for some positive only vibes about things I didn't expect during readings, skip to 18:56 :) IG @thedevelopingmedium

Your Ego Is a Terrible Medium

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges developing mediums face: the ego’s need to be right. When students begin learning mediumship, the pressure to deliver perfect evidence can quietly interfere with the very thing that allows spirit communication to flow—receptivity. I explore how the analytical mind tries to interpret, control, and filter impressions, and why that often blocks the natural process of receiving information. We also talk about the common habit of “editing spirit,” when mediums hold back the strange, random, or seemingly meaningless details that often turn out to be the most powerful evidence in a reading. Learning to trust what you perceive, rather than trying to make it make sense, is one of the most important shifts in developing mediumship. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re making it up, felt the pressure to be right, or hesitated to share the odd impressions that come through, this conversation will help you understand why those experiences are actually a normal—and necessary—part of the process. IG: @thedevelopingmedium