What happens when your entire belief system unravels—and something deeper begins to rise?
In this moving conversation, host Brian D. Smith welcomes back Effie Linke, a spiritual medium whose journey from Greek Orthodox tradition to intuitive channeling was anything but predictable.
Effie didn’t seek out a spiritual awakening—it found her. Through heartbreak, resistance, and a fateful reading that cracked her wide open, Effie was thrust into a new reality. One where spirit spoke, healing came from within, and her purpose became undeniable.
If you're navigating your own spiritual awakening after loss, this episode offers hope, guidance, and a powerful reminder: the pain doesn't mean you're broken—it means you're opening.
💡 What You'll Learn:
- The surprising moment that sparked Effie’s spiritual awakening
- How loss and confusion can be signs of transformation
- The emotional toll of “coming out” as a medium
- The key differences between psychics and mediums
- Why mediumship is about growth—not just gifts
- How to handle spiritual loneliness and find your tribe
🧘♀️ Is This You?
This episode is especially for you if:
- You've felt more intuitive since a loss
- You’re questioning your beliefs or religious upbringing
- You want to understand your spiritual gifts
- You feel isolated on your awakening path
- You're curious about what real mediumship looks like
🔗 Links & Resources
👉 Follow Effie Linke:
https://mediumaaliya.com
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https://grief2growth.substack.com
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💬 We Want to Hear from You!
What did you take away from Effie’s story? Have you experienced your own spiritual awakening after loss?
📩 Drop us a comment or reply on Substack → grief2growth.substack.com
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