Medium Curious: Spirit, Signs & Intuition Tips for Spiritual Seekers

Sarah Rathke and Jane Morgan
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If you’ve ever wondered whether your signs are real, if Spirit is trying to reach you, or if you can trust your intuition, Medium Curious is your safe place to explore those answers. As two moms turned mediums, we share personal readings, real spirit stories, and intuitive lessons that help you feel supported, grounded, and more connected than you realize. Every episode blends humor, heart, and healing so you can deepen your intuition, find comfort in the signs around you, and know you’re never navigating the spiritual world alone.

  1. 4D AGO

    From Paranormal Investigations to Spirit Boxes: How Psychic Medium Lauren Nichols Is Demystifying the Spirit World

    Freeing people from the fear of death frees them to live authentically. To Lauren, this is the deepest gift of mediumship – and it's also the crack in the foundation of the systems that keep people small. Jane and Sarah sit down with Lauren Nichols, a Boston-based psychic medium, former paranormal investigator, federal government employee, and new mama. Lauren shares how a period of personal upheaval led her to wander graveyards for peace — and ultimately to capture full-body spirit apparitions on camera. What started as an unlikely foray into paranormal investigation blossomed into a full mediumship practice centered on one core mission: making spirit communication accessible, human, and far less scary. The conversation moves from reframing "haunted house" phenomena as simple requests for connection, to the surprising ways motherhood has cracked Lauren's mediumship wide open, to her use of Spirit Box technology for live, audible communication with the deceased. Lauren also reflects on the current cultural and political moment through both her government lens and her spiritual one — and makes a compelling case that mediums may be uniquely positioned to help humanity evolve. Spirits aren't trying to scare you -  they're trying to talk to you. Lauren reframes poltergeist-style activity not as malevolent force, but as an expression of a soul's desire to communicate. Shifting from fear to curiosity, and from "entity" to "person," changes the entire dynamic of the experience. Fear of the spirit world is learned, not innate. Lauren argues that we aren't born afraid of spirit -  that fear is conditioned into us through Hollywood, culture, and religious framing. Humanizing spirits by seeing them as people first dissolves much of that fear. Motherhood is one of the most powerful mediumship development tools there is. After pausing her practice in early motherhood, Lauren discovered that survival mode had burned away her perfectionism and need to "try." The result? Deeper trust, more relaxed connection, and an ability to do more with less. You don't have to have everything together to serve spirit. The pressure to be "ready" or "perfect" before showing up as a medium is a trap. Presence and trust matter far more than polish. Spirit Box / ITC technology is alive and accessible. Instrumental Transcommunication — the practice of using radio frequency scanners to communicate with spirit — has roots going back to Tesla and Edison. Lauren uses a Spirit Box live and has heard her own family members' voices through it. She believes this technology can bring an additional layer of evidential healing to mediumship. Mediums have a unique role in the current collective reckoning. Lauren draws on her government career and channeling practice to articulate what she sees happening culturally: a dismantling of identity politics, a call to acknowledge privilege, and a collective push toward unity. She believes mediums — already practiced at clearing themselves and holding space — are well-suited to lead that conversation. Freeing people from the fear of death frees them to live authentically. To Lauren, this is the deepest gift of mediumship — and it's also the crack in the foundation of the systems that keep people small. On reframing scary spirit activity: "When you view it in your mind as something that is foreign — you're doing yourself and them a disservice, because you're not giving them the credit of being human first and foremost." On motherhood and mediumship: "Since having him, I have found more enjoyment and more ability to relax in my mediumship. I don't put so much stock in what I'm doing. I just trust." On perfectionism and presence: "The more you try, the less you do. Once you've been in survival mode and you've come out of it, everything else is just small beans — and you just have to be present for it." Lauren’s Website:  www.psychicmediumlauren.com Lauren’s Instagram: @laurenthemedium Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Join Clair Club:  https://www.mediumcurious.com/digital-products-2-1 Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Explore Jane's New Higher Calling Cohort https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/

    56 min

  2. MAR 8

    Time Travel, Higher Selves & the Holographic Universe: Are All Versions of You Happening at Once?

    What if time isn’t linear—and your past, present, and future selves are all happening at once? After a week of uncanny synchronicities, Jane found herself asking a wild question: Are we living inside a holographic universe where every version of us exists simultaneously? In this Sunday Solo, she explores time travel, higher selves, and the strange moments that make you wonder if reality might be far more magical than we think. Along the way, she reflects on connecting with younger and future versions of ourselves, the power of listening to intuition, and the strange and beautiful ways the universe sometimes seems to confirm we’re exactly where we’re meant to be. This episode is part philosophy, part story time, and part invitation to consider a powerful question: What would your future self thank you for doing today? In This Episode Jane explores: The concept of the holographic universe and how each of us might contain the whole within us Why time may be layered rather than linear A series of recent synchronistic moments that left her wondering if time travel might be real The practice of connecting with your future self for guidance How speaking to your younger self can be deeply healing A moving moment when Jane heard her higher self say: “We are so proud of you.” Why regret might be the most important compass for living a brave life Stories Jane Shares ✨ A spontaneous meditation journey where someone’s wish to meet their future self appeared to align across time. ✨ A deeply emotional moment during meditation when Jane heard encouragement from her higher self—only to receive the same exact words from a special human. ✨ A mediumship experience where a beloved high school friend came through with a message: “You need to dance.” ✨ Why conversations with her younger self (including a very opinionated six-year-old Jane) have become part of her healing practice. Questions to Reflect On Jane leaves listeners with a few powerful questions: What would your future self thank you for doing right now? If you reached the end of your life, what would you regret not trying? Are there dreams waiting for you to commit? Announcements ✨ Higher Calling Program Jane is currently enrolling a few final spots in her Higher Calling program. If you're feeling the nudge to explore your intuition and connect with your higher self, now is the time to reach out. ✨ NEW Course: Intuition & Mediumship Jane and Sarah have recorded a brand new 8-module intuition and mediumship course, complete with guided meditations and practical exercises. Bonus: When you purchase the course, you’ll receive one free Claire Club session to practice your skills live. ✨ Claire Club The next round begins March 23, and all experience levels are welcome. If You Loved This Episode Please consider leaving a rating or review for Medium Curious. It helps more curious listeners find the show—and we appreciate it more than you know. Connect With Us Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Join Claire Club: https://www.mediumcurious.com/claireclub Explore the Intuition & Mediumship Course: https://www.mediumcurious.com Book a reading with Sarah Rathke https://www.sarahrathke.com/ Book a reading with Jane Morgan https://www.janemorganmedium.com/ Explore Jane's New Higher Calling Cohort https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Jane's Substack: https://janemorgan.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediumcuriouspod/   “If you've ever wondered whether your future self might already be cheering you on… this episode is for you.”

    26 min

  3. MAR 4

    Wonder and Awe: The Medicine for Uncertain Times | Grounded Spirituality for Empaths

    (Mercury Retrograde Re-Release) In true Mercury retrograde fashion, this week’s recording disappeared — so we’re bringing back a favorite conversation from a year ago about wonder, awe, and grounded spirituality. If you’re an empath feeling overwhelmed by collective energy, navigating spiritual awakening, or trying to stay grounded in uncertain times, this episode is for you. Sarah and Jane explore how wonder and awe regulate the nervous system, counter fear, and help us evolve consciously — without spiritually bypassing our very human experience. (fyi the announcements edited into the middle are from Spring 2026!!) They also dive into conversations around the New Earth, 5D consciousness, awakening, and what it really means to evolve spiritually… without spiritually bypassing our very human experience. We are being called, in this specific moment (and that one too!*), to show up as our authentic selves. To ground into our humanity while embracing our higher selves. To celebrate differences in community. When we do that, we expand into limitless possibility. How’s that for medicine? Takeaways Wonder and awe counteract fear and anxiety. Grounded humanity is essential during spiritual evolution. Conflict can catalyze growth and new perspectives. Delight in the present moment supports well-being. Trusting intuition helps us navigate uncertainty. Presence is a powerful healing force. Every person’s journey and wiring is unique. Telepathy may represent a future form of truth-based communication (yes, including with pets). Mediumship creates love and connection beyond the physical. Nature restores and regulates the nervous system. Community matters — especially now. Sound Bites “Finding delight in your own life is key.” “We have to use our bodies as barometers.” Stay Connected If this conversation resonates, here’s how to go deeper: Hank Wesselman Book: SpiritWalker Medium Curious Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Jane’s Website: https://www.janemorganmedium.com Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahrathke.com Jane's new cohort 'Source Studio'; https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/ And if you love what we’re building here, please follow, rate, review, and share the podcast. It helps us make mediumship more accessible, fun and ya know - normal! xo

    49 min

  4. FEB 25

    Talking to Flowers – Plant Intelligence & Intuition with Mary Porter Kerns

    What if flowers are more than beautiful? What if they’re speaking? Nature might be the medicine we need right now! In this heart warming episode of Medium Curious, Sarah and Jane sit down with Mary Porter Kerns—writer, flower communicator, and creator of The Flowers Are Speaking—for a soulful conversation about plant intelligence, intuition, imagination, and our ancient relationship with the natural world. Mary shares how her connection with flowers evolved over time, from gardening and houseplants to receiving direct messages from flowers through meditation and free writing. She opens up about the turning point that helped her trust her inner knowing (“what if it doesn’t matter if it’s ‘real’?”), how flowers can offer emotional and spiritual support, and why reconnecting with nature may be one of the most important things we can do in challenging times. The conversation weaves through magnolias, hellebores, dandelions, forest bathing, flower essences, imagination vs. intuition, and the deeper “long story” of interconnection between humans, flowers, and the living world. It’s mystical, grounded, funny, and deeply comforting. Flowers are more than decoration — Mary describes them as sentient beings with ancient wisdom and emotional intelligence. Intuition and imagination work together — not as opposites, but as a two-way street that opens deeper perception. Nature can help regulate the nervous system — especially in times of collective stress and overwhelm. Flowers may communicate through emotion — Mary believes plants sense our emotional states and respond in their own language. You can begin connecting with flowers right now — by noticing which flower/plant draws you in, observing its qualities, and free-writing what it wants to say. The “long story” matters — flowers hold deep evolutionary memory and can help us remember cycles, patience, and interconnection. Cut flowers are not “bad” — Mary offers a beautiful, loving perspective on bringing flowers into the home as a reciprocal relationship. Hellebore as a message for this moment — Mary shares a powerful emerging insight about shock, madness, and collective wake-up calls. This work is both mystical and timely — Mary bridges the science of plant intelligence with the heart and soul of direct relationship. “If we can be connected with nature the way our ancestors used to be… then we might actually revere all people as sacred as well.” — Mary Porter Kerns “What if it doesn’t matter if it’s real or not? It’s real in some realm.” — Mary Porter Kerns “Dreams and wishes matter… because dreams can change our DNA.” — Mary Porter Kerns “Our imagination can open up our intuition. Our intuition can allow our imagination.” — Mary Porter Kerns “Quit taking flowers for granted. Do you realize what a miracle this is?” — Mary Porter Kerns Mary Porter Kerns Website: https://theflowersarespeaking.com/ Mary Porter Kerns Substack:  https://maryporterkerns.substack.com/ Mentioned in podcast: Flower Essence Practitioner Medium Curious Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Jane’s Website: https://www.janemorganmedium.com Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahrathke.com Jane's new cohort 'Source Studio'; https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

    47 min

  5. FEB 22

    Reincarnation and the Akashic Records: How to Access the Long Story

    Reincarnation and the Akashic Records: How to Access the Long Story   In this Sunday Solo, Sarah explores “the long story”—the idea that our lives are part of a vast web of interconnection across people, lifetimes, timelines, and dimensions. She shares why zooming out can be genuinely soothing (your anxiety stays valid… it just gets smaller), then offers personal stories that cracked open her trust in reincarnation: a striking synchronicity thread featuring Robert Redford, and her child’s vivid memories of an “old dad.” Sarah also explains how she experiences the Akashic Records—less like immediate, verifiable proof and more like resonance, pattern recognition, and a deep felt sense of being seen without judgment. The episode closes with an invitation: try shifting perspective into the long story, and share your own experiences.   Keywords + topics: Medium Curious Podcast, Sarah solo, long story, zooming out of anxiety, reincarnation, past lives, soul groups, Akashic Records, synchronicities, spiritual comfort, metaphysical, consciousness, intuition, mediumship, Perdita Finn, Jim Tucker, Linda Howe, pathway prayer. Key Takeaways Perspective is medicine. Zooming out doesn’t invalidate anxiety—it helps it stop running the whole show. Follow the thread. Synchronicities can be “breadcrumb trails” that build meaning over minutes, weeks… or lifetimes. Kids sometimes say the quiet part out loud. Past-life-style memories (whether you interpret them literally or symbolically) can reveal how mysterious consciousness is. Akashic Records = resonance over receipts. For Sarah, the records feel less like “proof” and more like pattern, knowing, and deep compassion. The long story reduces pressure. If love and learning continue, you don’t have to perfect everything in one lifetime. Scarcity shifts with consciousness. A change in mindset—from separation to “one with the cosmos”—can change the felt experience of need.   “When you're losing yourself, who you are, go sit under a tree.” “There is no way that I can suffer from scarcity when I know that I am one with the cosmos.”   Linda Howe: How to Read the Akashic Records; Accessing the Archive of the Soul and its Journey Jim Tucker  Life Before Life: A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives Medium Curious Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Jane’s Website: https://www.janemorganmedium.com Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahrathke.com Jane's new cohort 'Source Studio'; https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

    24 min

  6. FEB 18

    You Don’t Need to Know How It Works: Mediumship, Intuition, and Learning to Trust Spirit

    What happens when a former corporate guy, Scott Darlington—who used to want a spreadsheet, a script, and a map for everything—starts living by signs, synchronicities, and soul-level trust? In this episode of The Medium Curious Podcast, Sarah and Jane sit down with Scott Darlington for a funny, heartfelt conversation about how mediumship development, Clair Club practice, and communication across the veil can completely rewire the way you understand your life. Scott shares how his late husband, David, became a clear and persistent communicator—using stars as a sign language to nudge him toward big changes (including sobriety) and to confirm he’s on the right path. Together, they explore what it means to be heart-led instead of brain-led, why you don’t have to understand how intuition works in order to receive it, and how grief can crack a person open in a way that expands love, presence, and psychic sensitivity. Along the way: David “manages wardrobes,” Claire Club hearts turn into “Star Hearts,” and the tech literally glitches mid-session—because apparently the energy is that real. This is an episode about trust, love, and remembering that the connection is open—whether you acknowledge it or not. Key Takeaways You don’t need to understand how intuition works to use it. “No manual” doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Sign language with Spirit can be personal and repeatable. Scott’s “multiple stars” became a clear confirmation system. The heart is the engine. Clair work gets clearer when you quiet the brain and lead with heart-based connection. Grief can expand intuitive capacity. A loss can open the heart wider—viscerally, physically, and spiritually. Trust is a practice, not a personality trait. The message keeps coming: “It doesn’t need to be this hard.” Getting out of your own way is the work. Doubt and conditioning (church, materialism, “be professional”) shut down the signal. Psychic vs. mediumship can feel different. Psychic intuition may “flow,” while mediumship may require a slower, more present connection. You’re allowed to be special without ego. Confidence doesn’t have to equal arrogance—it can be alignment. Connection is soul-to-soul. This isn’t “brain to brain”—it’s love-based recognition across lifetimes. Sometimes the energy does blow out the tech. And yes, it’s weirdly on brand. “We already know what we want… we just doubt it and we get in our own head.” — Scott   “I’m a former corporate America guy… David died and I quit my job like two months later.” — Scott   That’s the point of life…is love.” — Scott   Scott’s Instagram: @meScottyD   Scott’s Substack: https://substack.com/@mescottyd?r=uplo&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=image Medium Curious Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Jane’s Website: https://www.janemorganmedium.com Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahrathke.com Jane's new cohort 'Source Studio'; https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

    52 min

  7. FEB 11

    When Cancer Brings Clarity: Mother–Daughter Duo on Sobriety, Mediumship, and Relationship Healing

    What happens when a birthday, a mother–daughter healing arc, and a whole lot of Spirit show up in the same recording? You get an episode that’s equal parts weepy, hilarious, grounding, and wildly affirming. Polly Green and her mom, Maya, join Sarah and Jane for a conversation about intuition that interrupts your day, mediumship coming online, and what it really looks like to learn boundaries when you’re sensitive (and when life has felt like “WTF are we doing here?”). Along the way, we hear about sobriety as a doorway to spiritual clarity, why nature and water can be medicine, and how an honest conversation can transform decades of tension into something they lovingly call “deep fun.” There’s also a masterclass in intention-setting (hello, Maldives whale shark!), the tenderness of making peace before a transition, and the simplest, truest mantra of the whole hour: life is trustable… maybe.   Key Takeaways Sometimes intuition speaks once—and that’s the point. A single “voice” can be loud enough to change how you trust yourself forever. Sobriety can be a spiritual boundary, not just a lifestyle choice. They name alcohol as a quick way to lose energy sovereignty—especially for sensitive people. Mediumship without boundaries can feel scary, not magical. The difference-maker is learning to choose what you connect with—and what you don’t. Nature is nervous system medicine. Water, rivers, and the outdoors aren’t just pretty—they can be clearing, resetting, and stabilizing. Healing a parent–child relationship can be surprisingly practical. Say the hard thing. Let it land. Let repair be real. Then—laugh. (That part matters.) “Deep fun” is a legit spiritual path. Depth doesn’t have to be grim. Joy can be devotional. Intentions work better when they’re specific. Not just “have a good trip”—but every step: airport lines, flights, energy, even the whale shark. Your identity can evolve without losing what you love. Letting go of ego around a passion can bring it back to you… cleaner and sweeter. A new mantra for uncertain times: “Life is trustable… maybe.” (And sometimes “maybe” is enough to keep going.)   “I’ve always had a very strong intuition and I’ve always listened to it.” —Polly “People don’t really need me. I want to help them have their own connection without me.” —Polly “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it.” —Maya “Life is trustable… maybe.” —Maya   Polly Green’s Website: https://www.pollyandtheotherside.com/ Medium Curious Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Jane’s Website: https://www.janemorganmedium.com Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahrathke.com Jane's new cohort 'Source Studio'; https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod Medium Curious Substack

    53 min

  8. FEB 8

    How to Hold a Vision: Using Imagination and Intuition to Create a Better Future

    A Sunday solo recorded last week when Jane was deep in Sundance energy—packed theaters, popcorn, Q&As, and that electric feeling of watching filmmakers live inside the moment where years of grit and devotion finally become real. It’s like watching the Olympics - which is - yay! Happening this week. And yet… it’s also been a time of profound dissonance: joy in community, despair in the headlines, and that gut-punch awareness that not everyone gets to feel safe walking out their front door. So today I want to talk about something that feels urgently needed right now—for your personal projects, your family, and our nation: The practice of holding a vision. Not as escapism. Not as a 'let's buy something else'. But as an active, stabilizing, creative force—especially when the world feels like it’s cracking. In this episode, I share: Why Sundance reminded me that visions don’t become real by accident—they become real through sustained attention A wild personal story about a soulmate “vision” that eventually led me to meet my husband at Denver International Airport How the Hero’s Journey shows us what happens when you say yes to a calling (spoiler: tests, allies, ordeals… and flying monkeys) A stunning excerpt from our upcoming guest Mary Porter-Kearns (The Flowers Are Speaking) on imagination, biology, and evolution Why it’s possible (and necessary) to hold both the dark and the light—without surrendering either A simple 1-minute visioning practice you can start immediately Quotes from the episode Shakti Gawain “The more we trust and follow our intuition, the more our lives flow, the more we contribute to the evolution of the whole.” “Trust is the key to transformation. When you trust yourself, you know how to live.” “When we align with our highest vision, we naturally act in ways that support the greater good.” Mary Porter-Kearns (teaser from an upcoming episode) Dreams and wishes matter… sustained imagination and emotional focus can reshape neural networks and influence patterns of gene expression. Our dreams are not mere thoughts—they are biological signals that help direct how we grow and adapt. (When her episode drops, you’ll understand why I’m obsessed.) A tiny practice: 1 minute of visioning If meditation feels like too much right now, try this: Sit for one minute Picture a future that feels beautiful, safe, and sane Let it welcome you Attend to it and notice how it makes you feel better When you can, as best as you can. Resources mentioned Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain (book) Mary Porter-Kearns — Substack: The Flowers Are Speaking (upcoming guest) Joseph Campbell — The Hero with a Thousand Faces Ecotopia (visionary fiction mentioned) TheyDream - Sundance film Jane on RevThink podcast (leaving a career + following the call)  If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share Medium Curious with a friend. It genuinely supports the show—and helps the right people find us. Medium Curious Website: https://www.mediumcurious.com Jane’s Website: https://www.janemorganmedium.com Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahrathke.com Jane's new cohort 'Source Studio'; https://www.janemorganmedium.com/higher-calling Instagram: @mediumcuriouspod Medium Curious Substack

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your signs are real, if Spirit is trying to reach you, or if you can trust your intuition, Medium Curious is your safe place to explore those answers. As two moms turned mediums, we share personal readings, real spirit stories, and intuitive lessons that help you feel supported, grounded, and more connected than you realize. Every episode blends humor, heart, and healing so you can deepen your intuition, find comfort in the signs around you, and know you’re never navigating the spiritual world alone.

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