Top 11 Myths About Psychic Mediums

Before leaving my job as a full-time medium, I never gave much thought to life after death, let alone how psychic abilities worked. I didn’t worry about spirit attachments, picking up random psychic messages, or needing to protect myself from malevolent energies. That world seemed like something out of a movie until it became my reality.

Everything changed in 2014 when I began working with the New York Police Department to help locate missing girls using my psychic senses. That’s when my mediumship abilities opened up unexpectedly, and I was suddenly plunged into the deep, swirling currents of the spirit world.

From that moment, my life was never the same.

Facing Skepticism and the Harsh Realities of Mediumship

Not long after I embraced this new path, I had an experience that perfectly captured the skepticism surrounding this work. A woman came to me for a reading, but right away, something felt off. Her energy blocked every attempt I made to reach her deceased mother. I finally asked her directly why she had scheduled the session.

Her answer? She was only there to “test” if I could really communicate with the dead.

Instead of feeling angry, I felt a deep sadness for her. She was so wrapped up in mistrust that she couldn’t even accept the possibility that love and messages from beyond could still reach her. And that’s exactly why I believe it’s so important to clear up the myths and misunderstandings that cloud this sacred work.

Debunking Common Myths About Mediumship

Here are some myths about mediumship:

Myth 1: Each Medium is a Psychic

This is one of the biggest misconceptions out there. While all mediums have psychic abilities, not all psychics are mediums.

• Psychics read the energy of the living, offering insights into your life through abilities like clairvoyance (clear seeing), clairsentience (clear feeling), and claircognizance (clear knowing).
• Mediums, on the other hand, specialize in connecting directly with spirits who have crossed over.

While there’s some overlap, the two are very different skill sets.

Myth 2: Mediums Know All Details About Who You Are

I wish I could tell you we’re all-knowing, but that’s simply not true. As mediums, we’re more attuned to the energy of the departed than the living. We can sense if you’re carrying grief or if there’s negative energy surrounding you, but we don’t have instant access to every detail of your life.

Our work is about tuning in with care and intention, and not mind reading.

Myth 3: Mediumship is All Smoke and Mirrors

Yes, there are frauds out there, but don’t let them distract you from the genuine healers. Real mediums take this work seriously. We spend years and sometimes lifetimes developing and honing our skills through study, mentorship, and rigorous practice.

It’s not a party trick. It’s a calling.

Myth 4: Only Special People Are Born with This Gift

Mediumship is a skill, not a birthright. We all have intuitive abilities; the difference is whether we choose to develop them.

Through practice, spiritual exploration, and learning to listen to our inner guidance, anyone can strengthen their connection to the spirit realm. Some of us simply feel called to pursue it more deeply as part of our life’s work.

Everyone has intuition, and it’s up to each person to find their own gift. You can develop and discover your gifts by taking workshops, trying things like automatic writing or getting an Akashic record reading.

Myth 5: Mediums Are Emotionally Disconnected from Spirits

Nothing could be further from the truth. Mediums are deeply affected by the emotions of the spirits we connect with.

I’ve experienced headaches before a reading that later revealed a spirit with head trauma. I’ve felt sharp chest pain moments before discovering the spirit had died from a heart attack. This work can be emotionally and physically exhausting, but it’s also incredibly humbling.

People aren’t immune to how the dead affect them. Each person will soak up what the spirits leave behind, and it’s important to ground yourself after a session.

Myth 6: Mediums Are “On” All the Time

Mediumship requires intention and preparation. We don’t walk around with a spirit channel open 24/7, and that would be overwhelming and unhealthy.

It takes time, ritual, and energy to prepare for each session. And trust me, when people ask for “a quick reading” at social gatherings, it’s both inappropriate and exhausting. Boundaries are necessary for our own well-being.

A medium might feel tired just being around a certain person or in a crowded area. Their mind sometimes wants to do a quick reading.

Myth 7: Mediums Can Call on Any Spirit at Any Time

We don’t control who shows up. Spirit communication depends entirely on the willingness of the departed to connect.

I can’t force a spirit to come through just because you want them to. Sometimes, the spirits who do appear have their own reasons for coming forward when they do.

Myth 8: Mediums Always See or Hear Spirits Clearly

Spirit messages don’t always come through as dramatic visual apparitions or ghostly whispers. More often, it’s a subtle knowing, a feeling, or an image in the mind’s eye.

Through clairaudience, I might receive a message like a thought popping into my head. With clairvoyance, I may see a fleeting image or symbol. These messages are often symbolic and require careful interpretation.

Myth 9: Mediums Can Predict the Exact Future

While we can sense energy patterns and possible outcomes, nothing is set in stone. Life is full of free will, and even the strongest predictions are just potentials based on the current energy.

The future is fluid. You always have the power to change it with the choices you make today.

Myth 10: Mediumship Always Brings Happy Messages

Some readings are deeply comforting, but others bring up unresolved pain or unfinished business. Mediums are like doctors for the soul, and we sometimes have to deliver hard truths to help people heal and grow.

But no matter what, the goal is always to bring peace and clarity, even through the tough messages.

Myth 11: Mediums Can Remove Curses or Evil Spirits

Please don’t fall for anyone who claims they can “remove a curse” for a high price. While some mediums specialize in clearing negative energies, this isn’t something you should be charged a fortune for or promised results that sound too good to be true.

True spiritual work is about empowerment, not fear.

Final Thoughts

I’ve faced skepticism and criticism more times than I can count. But you know what? That just tells me I’m doing something right.

If you’re ready to explore this work, or if you feel the call to connect with your loved ones on the other side, don’t let fear or doubt stop you. And if you ever feel called to reach out for a reading, know that there are genuine mediums out there who do this work with love, integrity, and the deepest respect for you and your journey.

Your loved ones are closer than you think, and the messages waiting for you could be exactly what your heart needs to heal and move forward.