Diary of a Medium - Stories from the Spirit World

Today I’m joined by the beautiful Catherine Canning—author, inner-child healing mentor, retired teacher of 40 years, and devoted mum through adoption.

Cathy opens up about growing up in a turbulent home, the decades-long path that led her to EMDR, somatic work, and Brainspotting, and the moment she realised her “many inner children” needed to be seen, heard, and integrated.

We also discuss the twisty path of her spiritual awakening...

Today I answer your most-asked questions about working with Spirit—protection, intention, boundaries, guides, and building a strong link. This is a practical, heart-centred Q&A to help you feel safe, confident, and in control of your connection. You’ll hear how I set my “on/off” switch, why intention is your best protection, simple ways to meet your guides, and what to do when your Clairs feel quiet.

• Protection without fear:...

Em sits down with Mark—intuitive energy healer, psychic medium, and founder of Salt, Light & Soul—for a wide-ranging conversation on “letting it in,” unmasking, and building real self-trust. From tower moments and changing environments, to being a straight male in a female-dominated spiritual space, to practical ways to protect your energy and strengthen intuition—this one’s rich. We also chat about Mark’s upcoming Intuitive Mi...

In this first diary entry, Em opens up about the very first time she saw a ghost — a moment that would shape her relationship with the spirit world for years to come.
At just sixteen, while staying in her father’s home in Germany, Em woke to find a young girl standing by her bed. What unfolded that night — and what happened afterward — became the defining moment she unknowingly closed off her mediumship abilities.

Now, years late...

Ever felt like your life cracked wide open and nothing makes sense anymore, but also, somehow, everything makes more sense than ever before?

Welcome back to Diary of a Medium – Stories from the Spirit World.

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the soul-stretching, ego-shattering, “WTF is happening to me” rollercoaster known as a spiritual awakening.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I unpack:

• What a spiritual awakening actually ...

After losing her beautiful son Ben in a motorbike accident, Kylie began experiencing unmistakable signs—songs at the perfect moment, lights flicking, phones glitching, scents, and clear spirit communication. In Bali, a chance street encounter brought Em and Kylie together… and a flood of soul-deep synchronicities (including a very cheeky Harley-Davidson backpack moment!).

This conversation is about grief and rebirth: moving from “am...

In this episode of Diary of a Medium – Stories from the Spirit World, Em opens up about what it really means to be in the “spiritual closet.” She shares her own journey of hiding her gifts, why we stay there longer than we think, and how to take brave—yet practical—steps to come out with confidence. If you’ve ever kept your intuition, spiritual experiences, or mediumship hidden out of fear of judgment, this episode will speak direc...

In this episode of Diary of a Medium – Stories from the Spirit World, Em opens her heart about the week each year that holds both her birthday (2 September) and the anniversary of her dad’s passing (2017).

She names the void—that strange, in-between space where celebration and grief coexist—and shares how the body remembers, how Spirit supports, and how we can move through remembrance without being pulled under. If you’ve ever face...

Have you ever wondered what the difference really is between being psychic and being a medium? In this “Q&A” segment of Diary of a Medium – Stories from the Spirit World, I answer one of the most common questions that comes up in my classes, workshops, and community.

Psychics and mediums both use their intuitive senses — but the way they connect and where the information comes from is very different. In this episode, I’ll share:

In this deeply moving conversation, Em welcomes her very first guest, Cathy, who shares the story of losing her son, Lachlan (“Lochey”), and the powerful signs from Spirit that followed—feathers, lights, and undeniable synchronicities that re-opened hope.
From early skepticism to training in mediumship, Cathy’s journey shows how grief can become a doorway to connection, meaning, and healing. If you’ve ever wondered whether your love...

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I a medium?” You’re not alone — it’s one of the most common questions I hear. In this episode of Diary of a Medium – Stories from the Spirit World, I explore what mediumship really is, how you can begin to recognise the signs of your own abilities, and why you don’t have to be “born a medium” to step into your gifts.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why mediumship isn’t about being...

In this opening episode of Diary of a Medium – Stories from the Spirit World, I share the most raw and personal story from my spiritual journey — the sudden loss of my dad, and the moment I knew the Spirit World was real.

This was the moment that split my life into “before” and “after.” A moment filled with grief, shock, guilt… and ultimately, awakening.

If you’ve lost someone you love and wondered if they’re still around you — this ...

In this raw and heart-led introductory episode, I (Em!)share the real reason why this podcast was created and why now was the right time. After years of sitting on my to-do list — and a nudge from Spirit mid-shower — I finally hit record on a longtime dream.

What You’ll Learn:

The behind-the-scenes truth of why this podcast took so long to be birthed

How my own journey with grief, healing and imposter syndrome shaped everything I do

Wh...