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Ian and Martin discuss the fascinating way how spiritualism and ghost hunting began - with a haunting in Hydesville, New York in 1888. The podcast discusses the original haunting and how it started spiritualism and ghost hunting. Topics covered include Poltergeist cases, Enfield Poltergeist, How Spiritualism Inspired a Northern England Revolution, Spiritualism as a social history and inspired the rise of Unions and the Suffragette movement.

The Podcast also discusses if the Fox Sisters were fake, the strain of fame on two teenagers and also the people such as William Crookes, Oliver Lodge and Arthur Conan Doyle who investigated and were involved in the start of paranormal investigation.

As a conclusion to the podcast, we discuss how Spiritualism provided a greater impact after the First World War, and how society could have been very different without it.

In this packed episode we discuss a listener's question, Does Spirit Know they are Dead? We discuss the differences between ghosts and spirits, the communication and the feelings of communicating with spirit. Anniversary ghost experiences at Dudley Castle, UK and the sighting of a ghost of a boy at Woodchester Mansion, one of Britain's most haunted houses. We then discuss if spirits and ghosts return to complete a task or have unfinished business - or whether it's folklore or religious influences. Ghosts are often thought of as being bound to the physical world by unfinished business, unresolved emotions, or spiritstraumatic death.

As usual, please send your questions to us, and we will be very happy to answer them.

In this episode Ian and Martin discuss reconnecting with spirit, especially if you haven't had the time to practice your mediumship. We discuss how to keep your confidence, be non-judgemental and keep a spirit diary - keeping a record of your spirit and ghostly experiences. Tons of practical tips to get you back on track as a psychic medium and reconnect with the spirit world.

After a 16 month break, we are back in the saddle and shooting the breeze about mediumship, the paranormal and more. The main topic looks at how TikTok users are ghost hunting and mediumship in their content, and how it is damaging the subject matter - or is it?

Topics covered include using ancestry.com, paranormal tiktok, ghost hunting with ghost box apps, ghost hunting in graveyards, mediumship in the USA, how the media has influenced ghost hunters to concentrate on the unreal, mediumship and psychic tips and what else we'll be doing this year.

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For thousands of years, different religions and cultures have believed there is a record of your life. Your past, present, and future can be accessed by visiting the book of life or the Akashic records.  Martin and Ian deep dive into the history and belief of Akashic Records, and their own thoughts on the use of them for readings.

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In a packed episode, Ian and Martin discuss ghost hunting in the summer and then the first hurdle of becoming a medium. Based on a student's experiences, they discuss how building communication and trust can lead to greater experiences and accuracy with spirit.

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This episode is sponsored by Real Ghost Stories one of the newest, and best places for real-life true ghost stories.

From 2019, in this episode, Ian and Martin discuss Meditation and Mindfulness. For the last ten years, Martin has practised and taught meditation and mindfulness to individuals and organisations. During this podcast they discuss how meditation helps the medium to link with spirit and what are the tips and pitfalls when meditating. A great way to start your mediumship training is with meditation and with Martin and Ian it is the foundation of their mediumship training.

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Using the question, "What is Evidence" Ian and Martin discuss their own experiences, research and thoughts about what people classes as evidence, from video to EVP and beyond. The discussion expands the theories that ghosts could be echoes or harmonic resonances through time.

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With many decades of experience investigating the paranormal from both an investigator and medium perspective, Ian and Martin discuss their strangest cases, experiences and theories about hauntings. Don't listen with the lights off!

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After a series of weird dreams, Martin asks Ian for dream interpretation and the discussion leads on to the appearance of passed loved ones in our dreams. If we dream of family and friends who have died - have they really visited?

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Over the last ten years in line with the growth of social media platforms, more and more people are claiming to experience 'spiritual sickness', feelings of anxiety, light-headedness and other symptoms after performing psychic ability, tarot readings or even just meditation. What is Spiritual Sickness, and should we be concerned?

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From 2018, this episode is a great introduction to the first experiences and signs as you become a medium. From the initial awareness to understanding and using communication from Spirit, this podcast discusses many of the thoughts and questions from new mediums.

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In this episode, Martin and Ian discuss the evidence as shown in the Netflix series 'Surviving Death'. From reincarnation, out of body experiences to near-death experiences, the series provided a lot of food for thought - but was the evidence there?

Discussing both the series and their own experiences of phenomena described in the TV show, they give their verdicts on whether the series was any good or not?

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As mediums and commentators we look at Episodes 2 & 3 of the Netflix Series 'Surviving Death' - how was mediumship portrayed in the series, thoughts about the mediums themselves but also question the filmmaker's motives as well. Lots of questions and comments on social media have come from these two episodes, are they fair in their criticism? Are the mediums shown in the series fakes or real? And is the criticism levelled at the series actually how mediums have been dealt with in past - as easy targets?

In response to the Netflix series, 'Surviving Death' we repeat one of our first episodes in which Ian visits a Physical Medium similar to the one in the series.  Ian has decades of experience as an observer of seances, circles and ghost hunts so is well aware of what fakery and natural human responses come into play.

Ian attended a private sitting in Kent with other mediums and professionals.

Launching his new oracle card deck, "The Symbolic Aura Deck" Ian Doherty discusses how mediums use symbology and colour in aura art and his own oracle cards. The discussion gives an insight on when using psychic and mediumship ability, colour and symbology plays a part.

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Launching his new oracle card deck, "The Symbolic Aura Deck" Ian Doherty discusses how mediums use symbology and colour in aura art and his own oracle cards. The discussion gives an insight how when using psychic and mediumship ability colour and symbology plays a part.

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Join Martin and Ian for a special Christmas episode of their podcast. Discussing why Spirit is close at this time of the season, which was their favourite ghost hunts at Christmas and also how we can all help bring positivity into the world.

Previously Broadcast December 2018.

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Our popular segment is back - Your Questions. In this episode Ian and Martin answer -

How do you see images from your third-eye or clairvoyance and how do they appear to people?

How far can we trust spirit guides or ancestors?

Do family members who have passed, visit in times of illness or when is its time for us to depart from this life?

How can you tell the difference between mediumship or psychic abilities and whether its all in the mind?

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A little step outside of the psychic and mediumship subject area, we look at superstitions that affected our childhood in Wales (Ian) and South Yorkshire (Martin). What are superstitions, Are they real? And should you really open your doors during a thunderstorm or hide mirrors from lightning bolts? Find out more..

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This episode is sponsored by Real Ghost Stories - real-life ghost experiences shared by the witnesses themselves. Just don't read at night!

With many decades investigating the paranormal and ghost hunting across the UK, Ian and Martin share some real-life ghost stories at some of Britain's most haunted castles and houses. They discuss some of the stranger activity at locations including Dudley Castle and Cusworth Hall. So turn the lights off and listen in the dark on Halloween night...

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Another packed podcast in which Martin and Ian answer your questions about working with spirit and mediumship. What does spirit think about paranormal investigations? Are people with diminished capacity aware of their passing? And do we receive signs from our spirit guide way before we know they are there? Some great questions answered honestly and indepth as possible by experienced mediums and tutors.

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After a Summer break, Ian and Martin return with exciting news about their new courses and also answer questions about communicating with spirit, meditation and possession. A packed return to Podcasting!

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Healthy discussion about the paranormal should be encouraged, but when sceptics try to explain away paranormal or ghostly experiences with more ludicrous claims, then it should be highlighted.

Ian and Martin discuss some of the ways spiritual and poltergeist activity has been explained away, in some of the most outrageous ways..

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Ian and Martin discuss how the current world events are seen from spirit. Why and how can Spirit provide us with insights and importantly support during this time? And does Spirit know what is coming in the future?

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Clairsentience is the ability to receive messages and impressions through feelings, emotions, or physical sensations. Ian and Martin discuss clairsentience, how it can effect our everyday emotions but also make us better mediums.

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In this episode we discuss the processes of working with spirit, the feelings and experiences. When you start on the path of mediumship it can be hard to process everything, so some of students have shared their experiences and amazing evidence of spirit communication.

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As a talking point, Ian and Martin discuss cellular memory, where transplant patients claim that they have new behaviours or skills. From liking new foods to swearing or even talking new languages, what could cause cellular memory - spirit or the body?

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With the rise of gig economy websites like Fiverr, we have seen the law protections removed as some international mediums make wild claims on eBay and Gig Economy websites.  How can we protect ourselves against these people and why we should stay away from such ethically dubious claims of healing and mediumship.

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In this packed episode, we discuss Hellier and the issues with synchronicity and apophenia - when we mistakenly perceive connections and meaning between unrelated things.  With our experience of psychic questing and trance mediumship, we discuss the accuracy of the information given during mediumship and how we can be better mediums understanding psychic information.

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2020 started with the sad news that Britain's most well known Psychic Medium, Derek Acorah had passed away.  In this podcast, Ian and Martin discuss Derek's career, his effect on how people view Mediumship and how Mediumship is portrayed on the media and whether it actually has a place on TV.

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Looking back at Christmas Past, we see Ghosts and Spirits as an intrinsic part of the Christmas experience. How can we build a greater relationship with spirit over Christmas, or connect with friends and family who have passed? Martin and Ian discuss the historical aspects of Christmas Ghosts but also how to have a very spiritual Christmas.

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An indepth look into Angels, the modern interpretation of Angels and how during the 1990s, that the belief they could be your Spirit Guides is wrong.  Looking through historic records and social history, Ian and Martin discuss their own experiences and knowledge on why Angels simply cannot be your Spirit Guide.

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With many decades investigating the paranormal and ghost hunting across the UK, Ian and Martin share some real life ghost stories at some of Britain's most haunted castles and houses. They discuss some of the stranger activity at locations including Dudley Castle and Cusworth Hall. So turn the lights off and listen in the dark on Halloween night...

Our new online course can be found here - https://academy.essentia2.co.uk/ or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/essentia2/.

Podcast supported by Hrtfl - Tools for Self-Care and Mental Health

Ian and Martin discuss Meditation and Mindfulness. For the last eight years Martin has practised and taught meditation and mindfulness to individuals and organisations. During this podcast they discuss how meditation helps the medium to link with spirit and what are the tips and pitfalls when meditating. A great way to start your mediumship training is with meditation and with Martin and Ian it is the foundation of their mediumship training.

Our new online course can be found here - https://academy.essentia2.co.uk/ or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/essentia2/.

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In a very difficult podcast episode, Ian and Martin discuss when Mediums seemingly leave their spiritual path, following their egos and fake.  What drives someone who is providing guidance and messages from Spirit to hold unsavoury beliefs or fake situations?  Is it more than Human Fallibility?

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Ian and Martin review and discuss Kardec, a new movie by Wagner De Assis on Netflix. Allen Kardec is one of the first explorers of the spirit world, investigating and writing about spiritism and spiritualism. Reviewing the movie, Ian and Martin also discuss how it handles the phenomenon but also how it reflects today's approaches to spiritual communication. The movie prompted a greater discussion of the adversities met by some of the early scientists who approached spiritualism.

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Many mediums teach that we all need to use protection when we communicate with spirit, visit a haunted house or even meditate. Ian and Martin discuss this theory's origins and our own methods of protection.  They also discuss Psychic Attack - can we be attacked by other people and how do we interpret what is happening?

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Ian and Martin discuss Dream Interpretation and How Ian has interpretated dreams over the last fifteen years. Discussing some of his most interesting cases, we learn about the psychological and spiritual impacts of dreams.  We also try to understand when Spirit is communicating through dreams and how our guides might show us insights to haunted locations!

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In a very controversial podcast, Ian and Martin discuss the topic of rescue mediumship - where it is believed you can send a spirit 'back to heaven' or to the light of consciousness. With dozens of years experience in mediumship and paranormal phenomena, they discuss why and how Rescue Mediums are doing themselves and others, a disservice.

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With a firm focus on working with Ancestors and Spirit Guides, Ian and Martin discuss if our Spirit Guides can be family members and how can we work with our own Ancestors for a better life.

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A packed episode discussing how psychic ability relates to mediumship, and how mediumship relates to psychics. We also discuss fringe science subjects, remote viewing, astral travel and crisis apparitions. Its an in-depth, packed episode with theories abound!

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An introduction to how Tarot and Divination can help the Psychic and Medium give clearer and more accurate readings. A discussion into how we started, from playing card readings (Cartomancy) to oracle cards, Staves and More!

Also lots of tips on understanding the tarot deck, what it means and how you can give more accurate and detailed readings.

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In this in-depth episode, Ian and Martin discuss some of the first experiences and signs as you become a medium. From the initial awareness to understanding and using communication from Spirit, this podcast discusses many of the thoughts and questions from new mediums.

Our new online course can be found here - https://academy.essentia2.co.uk/ or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/essentia2/.

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In this second part of Ghosts, Spirits and Ghost Hunting Equipment, Martin and Ian discuss the role of K2 Meters, Thermal Cameras and the notorious spirit boxes.  Using their experience and knowledge, they discuss how ghost hunting equipment should be used and how a Medium should be as sceptical as the investigators.

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In this two part podcast, Martin and Ian discuss their theories on how ghosts and spirits interact with ghost hunting equipment and cameras. With personal insight and first-hand experience of ghost investigation and mediumship, they share anecdotal stories and knowledge behind ghost hunting.

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Using their years of experience and knowledge, Ian and Martin discuss hauntings and poltergeist activity that involves Children. Diving into their personal casebooks, they discuss their own experiences, guidance and conclusions. A great podcast including ghost stories about a haunted wedding ring and poltergeist activity.

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Social Media and the internet have brought together witnesses of paranormal activity. Since 2014 there have been increased reports of Black-Eyed Children ghosts, and before that the shadow men phenomenon. Martin and Ian discuss these alleged evil entities and how as Mediums we can communicate better when working with spirit.

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On the launch of their new course, "How to Communicate with Spirits - Psychic Mediumship Course" on Udemy.com, Ian and Martin discuss the importance of support, nurturing and openness of the teacher and pupil experience.

They also discuss their own experiences during their spiritual training and how sometimes a negative teaching experience can actually be a positive.

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On 21st January, famed Angel Reader, author and writer Doreen Virtue published a list of New Age beliefs that she deemed dangerous or as she says on her website, "to help you identify and avoid these deceptive practices."

Ian Doherty and Martin Litt-Wilson of Essentia 2 discuss her notorious list that has set the New Age community alight in forums, posts and threads across the internet. With a hint of humour, the passion and knowledge expanding many years, this podcast asks, "Are these New Age practices really evil and tainted by demonic forces as Doreen claims?"

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