Ep. 152 - Grief Relief from the Beyond

Grief and loss are universal, and among the most challenging life experiences to navigate. Loss leaves us wondering if our friends and family are okay. But what if one of the most powerful tools for moving through grief is hearing from loved ones on the other side? In this deeply personal episode of Unpacking Possibility, host Traci Stein once again explores the phenomenon of mediumship. She describes early research illustrating just how common after death communications are and how healing they can be. Traci also opens up about a story she's never shared publicly: a 40-year-old wound that was unexpectedly healed during a recent session with a medium who knew nothing about her.The remainder of the episode is an encore of Traci’s interview with Scott Allan, the “Boston Medium” and author of In the Presence of Light: A Funeral Director's Journey from Mourning to Mediumship. Together, Tracy and Scott explore:What evidential mediumship is and how it differs from psychic workWhy grief can block communication from our loved ones — and what to do about itThe unforgettable "fender bender boat" and secret service agent readingsWhy mediums work for the spirits, not for the sittersHow a reading once stopped someone from ending their lifeThe surprising overlap between the funeral profession and mediumshipHow to receive signs from loved ones — and why you can't dictate the form they takeWhether you're a skeptic, simply curious, or someone carrying unresolved grief, this episode offers a perspective on loss, love, and consciousness that might change the way you see what comes next.  Scott's book: In the Presence of Light Find Scott at: mediumscottallan.com For more on Traci Stein: https://www.drtracistein.com/To sign up for Traci’s newsletter: https://www.drtracistein.com/let-s-stay-in-touchSpecial thanks to medium Gisele Terry for her profoundly healing reading.Have a question for an upcoming guest, Reverend Joe Shiel? Leave Traci a comment on social media. On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracistein/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTStein*Please note: this episode contains an anecdote that references suicide.