Master sculptor. Psychic medium. Martial artist. At first glance, those worlds don't seem like they belong together. But for Lena Toritch, they've become one extraordinary path of healing. For more than 25 years, Lena has created breathtaking memorial sculptures honoring military heroes, first responders, families, children, and beloved pets. Along the way, years of martial arts training, Tai Chi, and meditation quietly awakened intuitive abilities she never expected, leading her to become a psychic medium. In this episode of The Tapestry of Connection, Lena shares how meditation became the foundation of her spiritual journey, why she believes everyone has intuitive potential, and how her work as both a sculptor and a medium helps families heal after loss. Whether you're deeply spiritual, skeptical, or simply curious, this is an honest conversation about healing, creativity, intuition, and the connections that continue beyond this lifetime. 00:00 – Welcome & Meet Lena Toritch00:47 – How Martial Arts Led to Mediumship03:54 – Why Meditation Is the Foundation06:19 – Lena's First Spirit Communication09:13 – Sculpting Memorials & Connecting with Spirit12:14 – Do Spirits Have Opinions?16:40 – Healing Grief Through Sculpture18:48 – Why Certain Spirits Choose Certain Mediums20:27 – Growing Up in the Former Soviet Union21:49 – What Mediumship Has Taught Her23:41 – Can Anyone Develop Intuition?26:28 – The Dog Whistle Analogy27:21 – Clairaudience & Spirit Communication30:03 – Symbols, Evidence & Trusting Spirit32:23 – When a Reading Doesn't Flow34:06 – Fear, Judgment & Being Authentic36:05 – The Biggest Regret at the End of Life38:26 – "We're People, Not Crazy"40:59 – Art, Creativity & Channeling42:48 – Past Lives & Soul Lessons46:24 – Meditation as a Way of Life47:33 – Why Everyone Should Meditate49:23 – COVID, Stillness & Perspective50:01 – How to Connect with Lena Connect with Lena: 🌐 Mediumshiphttps://thetazone.world 🎨 Sculpture Portfoliohttps://lenatoritch.com 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lenatoritch 📺 Featured on NBC's TODAYhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CgcxJPojhoL/ Connect with Gena: 🌐 Websitehttps://www.spirituallightwisdom.com ✨ Book a Tarot Reading, Reiki Session, or Intuitive Coachinghttps://www.spirituallightwisdom.com/services 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/spirituallightwisdom 📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/spirituallightwisdom 🎵 TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallightwisdom 🎙️ Thank you for listening to The Tapestry of Connection. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who might enjoy the conversation. Remember... we're all connected, and these are just some of the stories that weave us together. © 2026 The Tapestry of Connection with Gena Frances. All Rights Reserved. The views and experiences shared in this podcast are those of the host and guest and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. This content is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. Individual experiences with spirituality, intuition, and healing vary.