This week, I am having a conversation with my dear friend Michael Mayo. He is a medium, the founder of the Oakbridge Institute, and the author of a new book, Spirit Speaks. Michael shares that he wanted his book to have everything someone needs to begin their mediumship development journey. He talked about how mediumship is more about allowing yourself to receive than technique, and shared his thoughts on the differences between UK and US mediumship standards. One of the things that came out of this conversation was a shared agreement that we need more genuine sharing and accessibility for mediumship because it can benefit everyone.
 
I said more than once in the episode how energizing it was to have this conversation about mediumship! This is one of the benefits of being in community while doing this work. 
 
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Michael Mayo Links
 
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Get the Spirit Speaks
Llewellyn: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738773438
Amazon US:https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Speaks-Step-Step-Evidence-Based-ebook/dp/B09RK5VM2S
Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Spirit-Speaks-Step-Step-Evidence-Based/dp/0738773433/
 
Website: https://www.oakbridgeinstitute.org/
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediummichaelmayo/



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In this episode:
It is surreal to have people reading his new book and reflecting back how impactful it is
Someone from Llewellyn publishing saw his interview on Shift Network and offered a book deal
He wrote his new book, Spirit Speaks, in a focused month of writing
Michael saw a need for his type of teaching that is not technique based
He wanted his book to have everything someone needs to begin their mediumship journey
If you teach a technique, it’s not going to work for everyone
Teach the bigger principles of surrender, allowing, trust, letting go of tension
Pioneers of spiritualism didn’t have techniques, they sat in presence and communed with Spirit
Spiritualists in the US and UK had to overcome religious extremism 
In Indigenous cultures, it was accepted as a role you were born into without barriers
Spiritualists asked religious questions, like does Jesus say this is okay?
Indigenous cultures talk to animal and plant people as equals on this planet
Michael notes that today’s battle is scientific in addition to being religious 
In a materialistic society, it’s hard to imagine not having to prove something
We can’t bypass the human experience and need for some validation 
In the end, we want to honour the world of spirit and their messages
Focus on the phenomena of mediumship makes spirit a tool for performance
I imagine that my Nana would demand my attention as a medium
TV mediums created new expectations of what a sitting is like
While it normalized mediumship, but it also lowered the standards in some ways
The UK has kept it sacred, while it’s about entertainment and persona in the US
It’s not about systems and structures, it’s innate and about spiritual experiences
Religious context makes Spiritualism less accessible to people with religious trauma
Everyone loses someone, so can benefit from mediumship
We need people from all different walks of life to make it accessible
Mediums we admire are grounded and don’t need to prove themselves
Pinnacle mediums like Helen Hughes have shown what’s possible
She learned how to speak in front of people because of the responsibility
Though used offensively in literature, “ignorance” may mean more free to channel
Being a clear channel has more to do with surrender and confidence than intelligence
The title “evidential medium” has been used as a way to present as superior
It goes without saying that mediumship should be evidential so titles aren’t that crucial
There are people that will prefer facts, and others who prefer shared memories
We are all natural mediums because it’s how we connect to our spiritual self
CHildren have abilities before their prefrontal cortex is developed
Even a natural medium needs to develop and learn, just like a pianist
Michael has a troubleshooting section in the book of common issues
He reads excerpts are about having a heart of service and trusting yourself
One change in mediumship is it is a staple in research of evidential proof of survival
We are also moving away from showmanship and into the bigger picture and meaning
We will be discerning what is genuine and what is harmful on platforms like TikTok
Genuine and honest people don’t need to be loud and receive the validation
Michael reflected his appreciation for how I share my voice in this work

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