*The experiences and perspectives shared in this episode are the guest’s own and are shared in the spirit of conversation and reflection. They may not reflect the views of the host or the podcast. Listeners are invited to take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and engage with the discussion in a way that feels supportive and right for them. In this episode of Standing in the Light, we invite listeners into a calm, thoughtful conversation that doesn’t ask for belief — only curiosity. Our guest, Barbra Banner, shares her personal experiences with unexplained phenomena and how those moments led her to explore structured training in psychic studies, mediumship, and trance work. Rather than framing these experiences as answers, this conversation focuses on how people interpret meaningful moments in their lives, especially during times of grief, uncertainty, or transition. Barbra brings a uniquely grounded perspective shaped by more than 35 years of work supporting individuals in high-stress environments, including crisis hotlines, hospital emergency rooms, and on-scene crisis response teams. Together, we explore how listening — to ourselves, to others, and to experiences we don’t immediately understand — can be a powerful tool for reflection and healing. This episode creates space for skeptics, seekers, and everyone in between, encouraging thoughtful engagement without pressure to agree or define what the experience “means.” As always, listeners are invited to take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and remain open to the conversation unfolding. Guest: Barbra BannerCertified Medium with Helping Parents HealListed with Mark Ireland’s Certified Medium Registry https://bannermedium.com/ *During this episode Barbra provides a reading and upon further reflection I do recognize elements of the conversation that remind me of my Grandmother. Grandma used to hold my hands so tightly I could feel her rings, and she would slip Charleston Chew candies into my palms, and kiss me right on the lips. She loved very strongly, and we do tell the story of how she used to come over to our house on the weekends and she would finish the cereal left over in our breakfast bowls. I think the conversation with Barbra reminds me of my grandmother rather than my grandfather, and the "hands" and "cereal" memories warm my heart. Rest in peace Grandma K, Grandpa K, and Grandpa D. You are so loved. In this episode of Standing in the Light, we invite listeners into a calm, thoughtful conversation that doesn’t ask for belief — only curiosity. Our guest, Barbra Banner, shares her personal experiences with unexplained phenomena and how those moments led her to explore structured training in psychic studies, mediumship, and trance work. Rather than framing these experiences as answers, this conversation focuses on how people interpret meaningful moments in their lives, especially during times of grief, uncertainty, or transition. Barbra brings a uniquely grounded perspective shaped by more than 35 years of work supporting individuals in high-stress environments, including crisis hotlines, hospital emergency rooms, and on-scene crisis response teams. Together, we explore how listening — to ourselves, to others, and to experiences we don’t immediately understand — can be a powerful tool for reflection and healing. This episode creates space for skeptics, seekers, and everyone in between, encouraging thoughtful engagement without pressure to agree or define what the experience “means.” As always, listeners are invited to take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and remain open to the conversation unfolding. Guest: Barbra BannerCertified Medium with Helping Parents HealListed with Mark Ireland’s Certified Medium Registry
