Lipstick on the Rim

Episode: How to Follow Signs From the Universe — with Psychic Medium MaryAnn DiMarco
Hosts: Molly Sims & Emese Gormley
Guest: MaryAnn DeMarco (Psychic Medium & Author)
Date: December 2, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Lipstick on the Rim takes listeners on a spiritual journey, exploring intuition, reading the universe's signs, and connecting to the other side. Molly Sims and Emese Gormley welcome psychic medium, teacher, and author MaryAnn DeMarco, who shares her experience and practices for accessing intuitive gifts, decoding signs from the universe, and finding one's life's purpose. The conversation is honest, witty, and crosses from the deeply personal to practical tips anyone can try — perfect for the spiritual novice or the seasoned seeker.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

What’s the Difference: Psychic versus Medium?

[04:31]

• MaryAnn DeMarco: “Mediums connect with loved ones on the other side. We can also switch into being psychic, moving from that mediumship vibration down into psychic — where we might tell you about your life or upcoming events. Psychics typically don’t connect with the deceased, they ‘stay in their own lane.’”

Discovering & Accepting Psychic Abilities

[05:22]

• MaryAnn has been hearing and seeing spirits since age 5, growing up with a mother open to spirituality.
• She describes early experiences as feeling “the presence” next to her, vivid dreams of deceased loved ones, and an innate knowing of things.
• Memorable moment: MaryAnn and her mom would often have the same dream about her late grandmother, validating the experience was mutual ([07:06]).
• She began developing her abilities more intentionally after hardships in her 30s, meeting spiritual teacher Pat Longo who helped her harness her gift.

Is Everyone Psychic?

[07:49]

• MaryAnn DeMarco: “Do I think we’re all psychic? Absolutely... Every single one of us can tap into our intuitive abilities.”
• Shifted her focus from traditional readings to empowering others to recognize and nurture their own intuition, believing anyone can connect with guides and loved ones.

Deja Vu & Intuitive “Knowing”

[09:12]

• Deja vu is described as a “wink” from the universe — a glimpse or reminder that our soul is on the intended life path.
• Intuition encompasses imagination and communication with spirit, all working together. Spirit uses personal memories and references as communicative tools ([10:15]).

Honing Intuitive Skills: Practical Steps

[11:17]

1. Trust in Your Belief System: “Let’s just trust that, for today, you believe you have psychic and intuitive abilities. That belief is powerful.”
2. Develop Authentic Spiritual Practice: Find methods that resonate — not everyone needs to meditate. Walk in nature, listen to music, sit by water, or simply create intentional quiet spaces.
   • Consistency and authenticity are key, not necessarily replicating someone else’s practice ([11:43]).
3. Habit-Chaining: Making intuition check-ins a daily habit, like brushing your teeth or journaling with morning coffee ([28:21]).

Working with Grief, Loss, and Messages from the Other Side

[17:53]

• MaryAnn conducts spontaneous readings for both hosts, picking up on familial presences and relaying personal messages (e.g., Molly’s male relative referencing a heart attack, and Emese’s maternal guide commenting “she just fixed your hair”).
• Encourages speaking to and visualizing loved ones, suggesting meditative practices like “Meeting Hours in Heaven” for connection and healing ([21:01]).
• Quote: “Our loved ones are fine on the other side. It’s just us who have to deal with all the worldly nonsense.” ([21:46])

Navigating Skepticism

[24:34]

• MaryAnn doesn’t challenge skeptics: “I ask them to find their own belief system... Maybe just honor and respect practices different from your own.”

Memorable Spiritual Encounters

[25:23]

• Recounts connecting with the spirit of a local girl whose family she’d never met, describing how spirits will “find a way” to deliver messages — often orchestrating unlikely meetings or persistent signals.
• Quote: “Our loved ones, if they want to get through, they will figure out a way. It’s like six degrees of spiritual separation.” ([26:42])

The Biggest Blocks to Intuition

[27:24]

• Fear, doubt, ego, imposter syndrome, and comparison. These “loud” mind states block intuition and need to be gently questioned or worked through, often with spiritual support.

Interpreting and Requesting Signs from the Universe

[30:11]

• Ask loved ones for unique signs — and pay attention to serendipitous “coincidences” (e.g., the reappearing red cardinal keychain story at [30:28]).
• Accept when signs don’t appear as clear communication from the universe — sometimes, “rejection is protection.”
• Quote: “When you’re manifesting and asking for signs... set it and forget it. If the sign doesn’t appear, accept that the universe has spoken.” ([31:58])

Recognizing Lessons & Patterns

[33:57]

• Patterns in relationships, work, or finances often repeat as “soul contracts” — lessons chosen for this lifetime.
• Awareness leads to empowerment and change, even if patterns don’t disappear completely ([34:03]).

Initiating Your Spiritual Road Trip

[35:05]

• Just start: “Say yes to something that feels really good to you and that’s going to be the start of your beautiful trip.”
• Don’t wait for others to “start the car.” You have to take the initiative.

Empathy, Energy, and Boundaries

[40:07]

• Empaths feel energy deeply (“I'm a good people reader”). MaryAnn notes everyone is empathic, but highly sensitive people need to establish energetic boundaries.
• Practical tip: When exposed to “bad energy,” ask guides for protection or distance (“arm’s length with love, but no for me” [42:10]).

Parenting, Intuition, and Emotional Clarity

[43:17]

• Separate your own emotions from those of loved ones to better hear intuition — “Don’t join in their worry or anxiety.”
• Calm, spiritual perspective (e.g., using breath, stepping back, seeking spiritual support) brings clarity to tough decisions ([43:17], [45:47]).

Professional Life, Signs, and Decision-Making

[47:10]

• Use a “spiritual to-do list” — ask spirit what should be prioritized, and act immediately on “the first thing that pops in.” Trust in “breadcrumbs” and divine timing to find the flow and avoid resistance.

Rapid Fire Q&A

[48:59] Highlights:

• Early bird or night owl? “Early bird. I’m in bed by 8:30 and make no apologies.”
• Most used app: TikTok
• Best advice: “Let go and trust.”
• To her 10-year-old self: “You are absolutely enough. And don’t worry about what anybody thinks.” ([50:26])

Notable Quotes

• MaryAnn DeMarco:

  • “We are all psychic. Every single one of us can tap into our intuitive abilities.” ([07:53])
  • “Our loved ones are fine on the other side. It’s just us who have to deal with all the worldly nonsense.” ([21:01])
  • “Fear, doubt, ego, imposter syndrome, comparison — they will block your intuition.” ([27:24])
  • “Say yes to something that feels good to you — and that’s the start of your beautiful trip.” ([35:05])
  • “You are absolutely enough. And don’t worry about what anybody thinks.” ([50:26])

• Molly Sims & Emese Gormley:

  • “Sometimes God’s rejection is God’s protection.” ([32:03])
  • “They’re telling you who they are... but somehow you’re going to try to make it work.” ([33:01])

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• [04:31] Medium vs. Psychic — What’s the difference?
• [07:53] Are all people psychic?
• [09:12] What is deja vu?
• [11:17] Practical advice for nurturing intuition
• [17:53] Reading for Molly: Family presence, messages about grief
• [21:01] Reading for Emese: Family presence, career, children
• [24:34] Addressing skeptics
• [25:23] Most moving reading experience
• [27:24] Blocks to intuition and how to overcome them
• [28:21] Daily habits for spiritual connection
• [30:11] How to ask for and interpret signs
• [33:57] Recognizing and learning from patterns
• [35:05] Mapping your spiritual road trip: "Just start"
• [40:07] Empathy, energy, and boundaries
• [43:17] Parenting, intuition, and managing emotional overload
• [47:10] Spiritual to-do list practice for professional clarity
• [48:59] Rapid fire Q&A — personal insights and favorite advice
• [50:26] “Advice to your 10-year-old self”

Tone & Vibe

The conversation blends warmth, wit, and candor — Molly and Emese bring energetic curiosity, while MaryAnn’s guidance is practical, compassionate, and never preachy. Listeners are encouraged to trust themselves without dogma, and the show maintains an inclusive, supportive atmosphere throughout.

Summary Takeaways

• Intuitive ability is an innate human trait; everyone can strengthen it with practice and self-trust.
• Authentic, simple spiritual practices matter more than copying anyone else's routines.
• Asking for signs from the universe is powerful, but willingness to accept silence as a message is equally important.
• Emotional clarity and boundaries help preserve intuitive insight, especially for empaths.
• Patterns in life aren’t punishment — they’re opportunities to learn and grow, as are setbacks or rejections.
• “Starting” is the most important step in spiritual or personal development.

For more, follow MaryAnn DeMarco (@maryannthemedium), check out her books ‘Medium Mentor’ and ‘The Guide’s Book’, and listen to future episodes of Lipstick on the Rim!