Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela

Episode 303: Holiday Mediumship Magic, Signs from Loved Ones, & Listener Stories
Date: December 18, 2025
Hosts: Mystic Michaela (MM) and Scotty (S)

Episode Overview

In this festive and heartfelt episode, Mystic Michaela delves into the unique energy of the holiday season as a powerful time for connecting with loved ones who have passed. The episode covers how holidays can serve as natural portals for mediumship, why recognizing signs from departed loved ones is important, and practical steps listeners can take to foster these connections. Michaela and Scotty discuss personal and listener stories illustrating mediumship and share practical advice for those seeking comfort, closure, or simply a sign from the other side during the sometimes emotionally challenging holiday period.

Main Topics & Discussion Points

1. Why the Holidays Are a Powerful Time for Mediumship

• Opening Thoughts & Personal Reflection

  • Michaela notes that holidays, while joyful for some, can be a challenging time for others due to missing loved ones (00:33).
  • She introduces the idea that "the veil is thin" during meaningful dates—holidays, birthdays, anniversaries—which makes connecting to spirit easier.
  • Quote:

    "When something happens, my first thought is, what day is this? ... The veil's thin on dates that are crossover points." (MM, 05:28)

• Personal Story: The Winter Coat Mediumship Sign (02:13–07:34)

  • Michaela recounts an experience where she randomly tried on an old winter coat, discovered a reading from her grandfather's funeral in the pocket, and realized the timing coincided almost exactly with the anniversary of his passing.
  • She emphasizes trusting the emotional resonance of such signs, rather than overanalyzing or dismissing them.
  • Quote:

    "Don't let other people's reactions diminish your own. Like, that is lesson number one. When you get a sign, what you felt in that moment is the most important thing." (MM, 04:32)

  • Urges listeners not to "suck the magic out" of spiritual moments by over-rationalizing:

    "Isn't it worth playing the quote fool for believing it? ... That's love. We play the fool for love." (MM, 08:22)

2. How to Actively Connect with Loved Ones During the Holidays

• "Starting the Conversation" (11:31–15:03)

  • It's not always a passive process; sometimes YOU must initiate by invoking memories, traditions, or specific rituals to invite loved ones in spirit closer.
  • Traditions—like reading a special book, making a beloved recipe, setting out a favorite belonging—operate like "dialing their phone number."
  • Bringing up stories or memories at gatherings can energetically give departed loved ones "a seat at the table."
  • Quote:

    "Anything that has to do with memory ... is like dialing their phone number ... It gives them a seat at the table still and allows them to work their energy." (MM, 11:35)

• Navigating Painful Emotions & Readiness for Signs (15:06–16:41)

  • It's normal if you're not ready to receive signs, or if it's too painful—emotional readiness is individual.
  • Making new traditions, taking breaks (like traveling instead of hosting), or waiting are all acceptable approaches.
  • The absence of signs can be due to emotional numbness, the state of the departed, or simply needing more time.

• Assigning Signs and Making Contact Intentional (18:48–20:01)

  • Assigning a specific sign (e.g., "If I see mistletoe...") can open the door to subtle, meaningful synchronicities.
  • Even if it starts to feel coincidental, persistent or "weirdly specific" occurrences point to spirit communication.

• What if They Don't Come Through?—Exploring the Other Side (20:01–23:13)

  • Some spirits feel "further away" due to time, readiness, or having "moved on" (e.g., reincarnated, or in the process of healing from traumatic deaths).
  • It's not always immediate or easy for all spirits to make contact; patience and understanding are vital.
  • Quote:

    "Some people have to recover on the other side. ... Sometimes they're grieving too on the other side, grieving that they don't have control over being here anymore." (MM, 22:19)

3. Mediumship Mechanics: How Mystic Michaela Connects

• The Empathic Mediumship Process (25:21–26:33)
  • Michaela works primarily through photos and connects by feeling personalities and emotions first, then receiving messages, images, or impressions.
  • Quote:

    "I'm an empathic medium. So the first thing I get are people's personalities and their feelings ... Some people are more chatty than others on the other side." (MM, 25:41)

  • She reasserts: "When somebody you love dies, you are the medium—you’re the connection."

4. Listener Stories—Powerful Signs from Beyond

Michaela shares several moving listener-submitted holiday mediumship stories, interpreting the energy and, where possible, the aura colors of the departed.

Emily’s Story: The Moved Ornament (26:33–29:26)

• Emily's brother Joey died young; after his death, an ornament he'd made appeared out of her sock drawer during a personally significant and vulnerable moment.
• Michaela interprets this as Joey, whose aura she reads as "indigo purple, a very tough combination for a man," reaching through her emotional openness.
• Naming someone after a departed love is described as especially strong spiritual tether.

Sophia’s Story: The Christmas Card Synchronicity (29:30–32:39)

• Sophia's parents received a holiday card from their late grandparents’ exact former address, 10 years after moving. The coincidence arose from a business transaction with the home’s current residents.
• Michaela affirms the likelihood of spirit "using" mailing lists, advertisements, and coincidences to reach out.
• Quote:

  "It's very easy for Spirit to grab hold of advertisements or mail or just get people, oh, I'll send them a card ... just a creative reach out from the other side." (MM, 31:07)

Jamie’s Story: The Seashell & The Memory Garden (33:50–39:49)

• Jamie’s fiancée, Sean, passed in 2020. A mysterious white seashell lingered in her yard, noticed and commented on by Sean in life; after his passing, her niece randomly associated it with him. The seashell became part of a memorial garden, then was seemingly destroyed by Jamie's dog—only to mysteriously reappear months later.
• Shells are interpreted as powerful symbols of transcendence and the soul’s journey.
• Michaela energetically reads Sean as a “transcendent soul,” supportive and busy even from the other side, sending messages and teaching others.
• Quote:

  "Shells ... are really powerful symbols of transcendence ... the shell is such a deeply symbolic way for him to communicate." (MM, 36:48)

Memorable Quotes & Insights

• On Trusting Signs:

  "Isn't it worth playing the quote fool for believing it? ... That's love. You know, you play. We play the fool for love." —Mystic Michaela (08:22)

• On Initiating Contact:

  "It's not like a one way conversation ... sometimes we have to start the conversation." —Mystic Michaela (11:35)

• On Emotional Readiness:

  "There's no wrong way to feel ... If you don't want to receive signs and you're not ready yet, make your own traditions." —Mystic Michaela (15:29)

• On Why Some Spirits Are Quiet:

  "Some people have to recover on the other side ... sometimes they're grieving too." —Mystic Michaela (22:19)

Noteworthy Listener Moments with Timestamps

• Emily’s Ornaments Story — 26:33–29:26
• Sophia’s Christmas Card Coincidence — 29:30–32:39
• Jamie’s Seashell & Phoebe the Dog — 33:50–39:49

Fun & Lighter Segments

• The end of the episode shifts to the hosts' humorous banter about their annual holiday nostalgic department store gift exchange, debating rules, competitive strategies, and what counts as “personal” versus “impersonal” gifting (40:27 onwards).
• They riff about past “forgettable” gifts and tease the upcoming vote on Instagram.
• Jokes about the legendary “Jumanji” motif, common on their show, wrap up the episode.

Key Closing Advice

• There is no “right way” to grieve or to connect; honoring your feelings and comfort level is crucial.
• If seeking a sign, be open—try memorial rituals, assign a sign, or talk aloud to your loved one. But don’t panic if it doesn’t happen right away.
• The show is a testament to the power of belief, memory, and the magic that lingers during the holidays.

Useful Timestamps

• Personal Grandfather Story: 01:14–08:18
• How/Why Signs Happen: 11:35–15:03
• What If You’re Not Ready?: 15:03–16:41
• Assigning a Sign/Initiating Contact: 18:48–20:01
• Why Spirits Sometimes Don’t Come Through: 20:01–23:13
• Mediumship Mechanics: 25:21–26:33
• Listener Stories Start: 26:33

Final Thoughts

This episode is a moving and practical resource for anyone missing a loved one during the holidays. Blending humor, compassion, and deep spiritual insight, Mystic Michaela guides listeners gently through the process of honoring connections beyond the physical realm—reminding us all to embrace the magic, in whatever way feels true.