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What does ethical mediumship really require? - With special guest Megan Alisa

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond This, Matilda is joined by medium Megan Alisa for a thoughtful and honest conversation about ethical mediumship, the responsibilities that come with spiritual work, and the common pitfalls developing and professional mediums may encounter.Together, they explore the importance of integrity, boundaries and emotional regulation in mediumship practice, and why evidence should always come before interpretation.Ethical mediumship is not simply about delivering information — it requires neutrality, self-awareness and the ability to recognise when pressure, expectation or ego may begin influencing the connection.In this conversation, Matilda and Megan Alisa discuss:• common ethical pitfalls in mediumship• the pressure to perform and deliver information quickly• the importance of remaining neutral during a reading• how interpretation can unintentionally distort evidence• maintaining professional boundaries with clients• recognising when the desire to be right interferes with accuracy• why silence can be an important part of evidential work• how responsibility strengthens trust in spiritual practiceThis episode also includes a guided Returning to Centre meditation, helping you reconnect with steadiness, clarity and grounded awareness — an essential skill for both professional mediums and those developing their intuition.Ethical practice protects the sitter, the medium and the integrity of the work itself.Because mediumship is not just about connection — it is about responsibility.Megan Alisa ContanctsMegan Alisa WebsiteThe Oakbridge InstituteTikTokMatilda's ContactsPatreonThe Alignment Code WorkshopLarge Evidential Mediumship Event Sydney In Person Readings (Deposit required to secure you space)

Trusting the Signal: How Mediums Receive Evidence from Spirit (Evidential Mediumship Explained)

Send us Fan MailTrusting the signal is one of the most important — and often most misunderstood — aspects of evidential mediumship.Trust is not blind belief. It is not about assuming every thought is communication, and it is not about needing to feel completely certain before speaking. Trust develops through experience, evidence, and a willingness to allow information to unfold naturally.In this episode, Matilda explores how mediums receive information through references, impressions, emotions and symbols which must then be translated into language. Because mediumship is interpretive, validation becomes part of the process. Spirit provides the reference, the medium communicates what they perceive, and the sitter recognises the meaning. Together, evidence becomes clearer and trust strengthens.We discuss why doubt can interrupt perception, how the nervous system influences clarity, and why patience and concentration are essential skills for mediums at every stage of development. The episode also explores why names are not always received perfectly, yet relationships, personality traits and shared memories often provide stronger and more meaningful evidence of connection.For those developing their abilities, this conversation offers insight into how confidence grows over time, why interpretation is part of evidential work, and how learning to trust your signal can strengthen accuracy and integrity.For those considering a reading, this episode provides a deeper understanding of how communication with Spirit works, why validation matters, and why evidential mediumship is a collaborative process rather than a performance.This episode emphasises ethical responsibility, humility, and the importance of allowing evidence to build naturally. Trust develops through practice, reflection, and a commitment to accuracy over assumption.Includes a guided meditation for concentration and focus to help quiet the mind and strengthen awareness of subtle information.Whether you are developing your abilities, curious about evidential mediumship, or seeking reassurance about the process of receiving a reading, this episode offers a grounded and practical understanding of how trust in the signal develops over time.Matilda's WebsitePatreonThe Alignment Code WorkshopLarge Evidential Mediumship Event Sydney In Person Readings (Deposit required to secure you space)YOU TUBE LICENCE Q4RJMVAXEFPZ1EIU

The Comfort Trap: Why You Stay Where You’re Unhappy

Send us Fan MailThe Comfort Trap: Why You Stay Where You’re UnhappyIn this deeply honest episode, I explore why so many people stay in situations they have already outgrown — and why real change often only happens when staying the same becomes more uncomfortable than moving forward.We talk about the hidden ways people avoid change, including creating conflict instead of making decisions, waiting for the “right time,” and remaining loyal to identities that no longer reflect who they are becoming.This episode is both confronting and empowering, offering insight into how your nervous system, sense of self, and fear of the unknown can keep you stuck — even when you know something needs to shift.As always, this conversation is grounded, practical, and designed to help you move forward with clarity rather than pressure.The episode also includes discussion of upcoming events, energetic themes, and predictions for the coming months, helping you understand why many people are currently feeling pushed toward change, reassessment, and new direction.We are in a period where many are being asked to realign, release what no longer fits, and make decisions that may feel uncomfortable now but ultimately create greater stability and authenticity.🔑 KEY THEMESWhy people stay stuck even when they know something is not rightUnderstanding the internal conflict between comfort and alignment.The nervous system and familiarityWhy familiar discomfort often feels safer than unfamiliar possibility.Creating conflict instead of creating changeHow analysing, revisiting, and looping can become avoidance.Identity attachmentWhy change can feel destabilising when your sense of self is tied to your current situation.The illusion of “the right time”Why waiting can sometimes lead to missed opportunities for growth and fulfilment.Discomfort as directionLearning to recognise when discomfort is guidance rather than warning.Collective shifts and emerging patternsWhy many people are currently experiencing internal pressure to reassess their lives.• feeling pushed to reassess direction• changes connected to work, identity, and relationships• increased awareness around stability and security• emotional fatigue leading to clarity• a growing need for authenticity rather than performance• recognising where energy is being drained unnecessarilyThese shifts are not about urgency or fear — they are about awareness and preparation.Understanding these patterns can help you move through change more consciously rather than feeling forced into reaction.🧘‍♀️ GUIDED MEDITATIONThis episode includes a grounding meditation designed to help you:The meditation focuses on feeling supported internally rather than waiting for external certainty.🎙️ ABOUT THIS PODCASTBeyond This explores spirituality, intuition, personal responsibility, and navigating uncertain times with clarity.Each episode includes grounded discussion, practical insight, and supportive tools to help you feel more steady, more empowered, and more connected to your own inner guidance.Information talked about in todays episodeMatilda's WebsitePatreonThe Alignment Code WorkshopLarge Evidential Mediumship Event Sydney In Person Readings (Deposit required to secure you space)YOU TUBE LICENCE MUSIC OVXSPWNV3MVXI9XJ

Fear, Trauma, or Intuition?

Send us Fan Mail“Trust your intuition.”It’s one of the most common pieces of advice in spiritual spaces… but what if it isn’t always true?In this episode of Beyond This, Medium Matilda explores an uncomfortable but important truth: not every gut feeling is intuition. Sometimes what we believe is guidance is actually fear, past trauma, anxiety, or simply the part of us that wants something to be true.Learning to develop real intuition isn’t about blindly trusting every feeling that appears. It’s about discernment — understanding the difference between emotional reactions and genuine inner knowing.In this episode we explore:• Why intuition is often much quieter than people expect• How fear and anxiety disguise themselves as intuitive signals• The role trauma and past experiences play in our decision-making• How to recognise the difference between intuition and wishful thinking• A guided meditation to help you connect with your intuitive voiceTrue intuition doesn’t usually create chaos or urgency.It creates clarity.If you’ve ever questioned whether the voice inside you is guidance, fear, or simply hope, this episode will help you begin to recognise the difference.Listen, reflect, and remember: the quietest voice within you is often the one worth hearing.WebsitePatreonAn Evening with Matilda - Evidential Mediumship GroupYOUTUBE  HDPOZBO5NLTB7GH5

Waiting to Be Saved: The Rise of Spiritual Psychosis Online

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Beyond This, Medium Matilda explores a growing phenomenon within modern spiritual spaces — the rise of what can only be described as spiritual psychosis online.Across social media, more and more people are searching for certainty about the future. Spiritual creators are predicting events, claiming messages from guides, and positioning themselves as the ones who know what is about to happen next.But when spirituality becomes about waiting for someone else to save us, something fundamental is lost.In this episode, Matilda unpacks the difference between true spiritual guidance and spiritual escapism, and discusses the psychological and emotional forces driving people toward prophecy, predictions, and digital saviours during uncertain times.She also addresses the ethical responsibility of spiritual teachers, the danger of surrendering personal agency, and why real spirituality should always return power to the individual.This is an honest and thought-provoking conversation about discernment, responsibility, and staying grounded in a noisy digital world.The episode concludes with a calming guided meditation designed to help listeners reconnect with their own intuition and inner authority.In this episode:• What “spiritual psychosis” looks like online• Why uncertainty drives people toward prophecy and prediction• The rise of the saviour dynamic in spiritual communities• The difference between evidence-based spirituality and spiritual authority• Why waiting to be saved disconnects us from our own power• How to stay spiritually connected while remaining groundedWhere to find Matilda WebsitePatreonAre you Listening CourseAn Evening with Matilda - Evidential Mediumship Group