National Park After Dark — Episode Summary

Episode: "A Sit Down With a Psychic"

Release Date: March 16, 2026
Hosts: Danielle and Cassie
Guest: Alyssa Smith Moore (Evidential Medium and Spiritual Intuitive)

Episode Overview

This unique episode of National Park After Dark explores the world of psychic mediumship with guest Alyssa Smith Moore. Shifting from the usual focus on true tales of the darker and wilder sides of public lands, hosts Danielle and Cassie dig deep into questions about the afterlife, signs from loved ones, spiritual intuition, and personal grief journeys. Alyssa, an evidential medium who blends science, intuition, and compassion, shares how she discovered and honed her abilities, the mechanics of connecting with the spirit world, and practical advice for listeners seeking meaning or connection after loss.

Meet the Guest: Alyssa Smith Moore

Background: Born with heightened psychic awareness; family history of intuitive abilities, but raised in a strict, fear-based religious context
Spiritual Path: Rediscovered abilities during a personal crisis in her 40s and found peace and guidance through meditation
Professional Work: Offers mediumship, spiritual guidance, mentoring, energy work, and classes; values empowerment, healing, and teaching others to connect with intuition and spirit

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Origin of the Interview (00:22–04:16)

Danielle shares a synchronicity: Alyssa predicted a National Park-related magazine for Danielle, not knowing about the podcast at all.
Alyssa had just asked her guides to bring her to a bigger platform—leading to this episode.

Quote:
*"She was like, ‘I was just asking my guides like a couple of days ago to put in my path an opportunity to talk more about what I do...’" — Danielle (03:32)

2. Alyssa’s Psychic Journey (07:17–11:26)

Born “psychically tuned up,” with both sibling and father sharing experiences.
Suppressed abilities as a child due to religious beliefs labeling such gifts as evil.
Rediscovered and developed abilities through meditation and personal crisis, then trained under international mentors.
Describes psychic sense as something everyone can (to a degree) develop with focus and intention.

Quote:
*"If you're afraid of this ability or this gift, that energy of fear actually starts to close it off for you." — Alyssa (09:19)

3. Difference between Psychic and Medium (12:13–13:50)

Psychic: Connects to living people's energies (past, present, future).
Medium: Uses psychic abilities to attune to consciousness of the deceased or non-physical beings.
All mediums are psychic, but not all psychics are mediums.

Quote:
*"Every psychic is not a medium, but every medium is also psychic." — Alyssa (12:17)

4. How Mediumship Works (14:15–19:44)

Connections occur telepathically via the "Claire senses": clairvoyance (seeing), clairaudience (hearing), clairsentience (feeling), claircognizance (knowing).
Most mediums develop one or two dominant "Claire" abilities but can strengthen all.
With practice, can receive information in quick, layered ways.

Memorable Analogy:
*"It's like learning to read music—anyone can learn to use their sixth sense." — Alyssa (07:23)

5. Training Psychic Skills & Setting Boundaries (19:45–25:24)

Training includes playful telepathy games, card exercises, or guessing who’s calling.
Strong boundaries are crucial; Alyssa “closes” herself when not working to avoid overwhelm and anxiety.
Only stays open to personal loved ones and guidance team unless actively doing a reading.

Quote:
*"If I'm going to a funeral, it's really not a good time to be opening up … I've done it both ways. It's a real mistake." — Alyssa (24:04)

6. Signs, Synchronicity, and Spirit Communication (35:44–44:21)

Signs from loved ones often present as repeating meaningful symbols; a true “synchronicity” is unlikely to be random.
Spirits can perceive and respond to our thought waves; just thinking of them can “call” them in.
Interesting example: Alyssa’s father sends her repeated bald eagle images right after his passing.

Quote:
*"If we want to hear from our loved ones, we are naturally more open to it. But our brain also goes out looking for it... But my brain didn't make that thing come in the mail..." — Alyssa (40:03)

7. Spirit Guides & Higher Self (47:49–54:18)

Higher Self: The “most intimate guide,” a “fractile” animating consciousness.
Guides: May include angels, ancestors, or beings who agree to help. Not all loved ones become guides.
Meditation, intention, and openhearted inquiry help foster connection.

Quote:
*"Your higher self is the consciousness that exists in the state of pure love. That also is the consciousness that planned this lifetime." — Alyssa (48:57)

8. Hauntings, Energy Imprints, and “Paranormal” (56:44–64:01)

Hauntings may be energetic imprints from traumatic events—not always a “restless spirit.”
Where focus goes, energy flows: people interested in hauntings attract more experiences.
Some non-physical entities aren’t positive—so technique and boundaries matter.

Quote:
*"What I know is that I used to have hauntings until I learned how to tune my energy field and what I wanted to tune it to..." — Alyssa (58:07)

9. Animals & Mediumship (73:11–78:53)

Animals (including fish!) come through in readings and can communicate images, names, or feelings.
Living animals can be connected to psychically for behavioral issues.
All consciousness, human or animal, can send signs or messages—or be read.

Quote:
*"Animals can communicate from the great beyond. After they've crossed the Rainbow Bridge, they communicate just like people do." — Alyssa (73:19)

10. How to Prepare for a Reading / Finding a Good Medium (80:28–90:06)

Open heart and mind, no need to overshare details (“let the medium do their job”).
Avoid strong expectations or “tests,” as messages are filtered through the medium’s own experiences.
A reputable medium will provide specific, evidential details and will be honest if they can’t make a connection.

Quote:
*"Be in a quiet space, have an open heart, an open mind. Drop any expectation of what may or may not come through." — Alyssa (81:01)

11. Visitation Dreams & Dream Communication (106:10–110:41)

Visitation dreams differ from ordinary dreams: clear, vivid, often with emotional or sensory detail; sense of “knowing.”
Spirit communicates telepathically in these dreams.
Not all dreams of loved ones are visitations—can’t force it, but you “just know” when it is.

Quote:
*"A visitation dream, you will know it’s a visitation dream because you will feel it in your being, in your heart, in your very beingness." — Alyssa (106:19)

12. The Playful Side of Spirit & Synchronicity (114:43–120:18)

Spirit often interacts humorously or playfully, sending lighthearted signs—like repeated appearances of “limoncello.”
Not all spirit encounters are heavy or profound; some are joyful reminders to enjoy life.

Quote:
*"I find spirit very joyful, very playful, sometimes teasing … Not everything has a deep meaning." — Alyssa (116:10)

13. Memorable Moments & Evidential Details

Alyssa’s detailed story of a reading for a mother whose tattoo, son’s name (“Dan the Lion”), and friend’s memorial tattoo all wove together.
Listeners are reminded: “In a good reading, you should be getting some ... if not 10 or 20 pieces like that.” (121:32–124:05)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

On Boundaries:
“I am closed for business, except when I’m actually providing a reading for someone else, and then I do open up.” (23:11)
On Developing Intuition:
“When we control our own energy, where focus goes, energy flows.” (32:04)
On Synchronicities:
“That was enough. To me, that is how spirit could send a sign. … That’s more than likely coincidence.” (40:03)
On Proof in Readings:
“I always bring forward evidential details that are so specific—names, dates, cause of death, the street you lived on…” (28:10)

Resources & Further Connection

Alyssa’s Website: alyssasmithintuitive.com (coaching, readings, classes, energy work)
Social media: AlyssaSmithIntuitive on Facebook and Instagram

Final Thoughts

This far-ranging, two-hour conversation offers a rare, inside look at psychic mediumship and the spirit world, blending practical advice, deep philosophy, playful anecdotes, and a gentle, supportive atmosphere. Alyssa insists that the spirit world is as loving, light, and playful as it is healing and profound. The message for listeners: stay open-minded, trust your gut, and don’t be afraid to seek joy—even in seeking connection with the beyond.

Most Memorable Moment:
"Eat the dessert. Sometimes spirit just wants you to experience a moment of joy, playfulness, or surprise—and know you’re not alone." (117:24)

For more: connect with Alyssa via her website or socials (see above), and check out the National Park After Dark Patreon for bonus content.

National Park After Dark — Episode Summary

Episode: "A Sit Down With a Psychic"

Release Date: March 16, 2026
Hosts: Danielle and Cassie
Guest: Alyssa Smith Moore (Evidential Medium and Spiritual Intuitive)

Episode Overview

Meet the Guest: Alyssa Smith Moore

Background: Born with heightened psychic awareness; family history of intuitive abilities, but raised in a strict, fear-based religious context
Spiritual Path: Rediscovered abilities during a personal crisis in her 40s and found peace and guidance through meditation
Professional Work: Offers mediumship, spiritual guidance, mentoring, energy work, and classes; values empowerment, healing, and teaching others to connect with intuition and spirit

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Origin of the Interview (00:22–04:16)

Danielle shares a synchronicity: Alyssa predicted a National Park-related magazine for Danielle, not knowing about the podcast at all.
Alyssa had just asked her guides to bring her to a bigger platform—leading to this episode.

Quote:
*"She was like, ‘I was just asking my guides like a couple of days ago to put in my path an opportunity to talk more about what I do...’" — Danielle (03:32)

2. Alyssa’s Psychic Journey (07:17–11:26)

Born “psychically tuned up,” with both sibling and father sharing experiences.
Suppressed abilities as a child due to religious beliefs labeling such gifts as evil.
Rediscovered and developed abilities through meditation and personal crisis, then trained under international mentors.
Describes psychic sense as something everyone can (to a degree) develop with focus and intention.

Quote:
*"If you're afraid of this ability or this gift, that energy of fear actually starts to close it off for you." — Alyssa (09:19)

3. Difference between Psychic and Medium (12:13–13:50)

Psychic: Connects to living people's energies (past, present, future).
Medium: Uses psychic abilities to attune to consciousness of the deceased or non-physical beings.
All mediums are psychic, but not all psychics are mediums.

Quote:
*"Every psychic is not a medium, but every medium is also psychic." — Alyssa (12:17)

4. How Mediumship Works (14:15–19:44)

Connections occur telepathically via the "Claire senses": clairvoyance (seeing), clairaudience (hearing), clairsentience (feeling), claircognizance (knowing).
Most mediums develop one or two dominant "Claire" abilities but can strengthen all.
With practice, can receive information in quick, layered ways.

Memorable Analogy:
*"It's like learning to read music—anyone can learn to use their sixth sense." — Alyssa (07:23)

5. Training Psychic Skills & Setting Boundaries (19:45–25:24)

Training includes playful telepathy games, card exercises, or guessing who’s calling.
Strong boundaries are crucial; Alyssa “closes” herself when not working to avoid overwhelm and anxiety.
Only stays open to personal loved ones and guidance team unless actively doing a reading.

Quote:
*"If I'm going to a funeral, it's really not a good time to be opening up … I've done it both ways. It's a real mistake." — Alyssa (24:04)

6. Signs, Synchronicity, and Spirit Communication (35:44–44:21)

Signs from loved ones often present as repeating meaningful symbols; a true “synchronicity” is unlikely to be random.
Spirits can perceive and respond to our thought waves; just thinking of them can “call” them in.
Interesting example: Alyssa’s father sends her repeated bald eagle images right after his passing.

7. Spirit Guides & Higher Self (47:49–54:18)

Higher Self: The “most intimate guide,” a “fractile” animating consciousness.
Guides: May include angels, ancestors, or beings who agree to help. Not all loved ones become guides.
Meditation, intention, and openhearted inquiry help foster connection.

Quote:
*"Your higher self is the consciousness that exists in the state of pure love. That also is the consciousness that planned this lifetime." — Alyssa (48:57)

8. Hauntings, Energy Imprints, and “Paranormal” (56:44–64:01)

Hauntings may be energetic imprints from traumatic events—not always a “restless spirit.”
Where focus goes, energy flows: people interested in hauntings attract more experiences.
Some non-physical entities aren’t positive—so technique and boundaries matter.

Quote:
*"What I know is that I used to have hauntings until I learned how to tune my energy field and what I wanted to tune it to..." — Alyssa (58:07)

9. Animals & Mediumship (73:11–78:53)

Animals (including fish!) come through in readings and can communicate images, names, or feelings.
Living animals can be connected to psychically for behavioral issues.
All consciousness, human or animal, can send signs or messages—or be read.

Quote:
*"Animals can communicate from the great beyond. After they've crossed the Rainbow Bridge, they communicate just like people do." — Alyssa (73:19)

10. How to Prepare for a Reading / Finding a Good Medium (80:28–90:06)

Open heart and mind, no need to overshare details (“let the medium do their job”).
Avoid strong expectations or “tests,” as messages are filtered through the medium’s own experiences.
A reputable medium will provide specific, evidential details and will be honest if they can’t make a connection.

Quote:
*"Be in a quiet space, have an open heart, an open mind. Drop any expectation of what may or may not come through." — Alyssa (81:01)

11. Visitation Dreams & Dream Communication (106:10–110:41)

Visitation dreams differ from ordinary dreams: clear, vivid, often with emotional or sensory detail; sense of “knowing.”
Spirit communicates telepathically in these dreams.
Not all dreams of loved ones are visitations—can’t force it, but you “just know” when it is.

Quote:
*"A visitation dream, you will know it’s a visitation dream because you will feel it in your being, in your heart, in your very beingness." — Alyssa (106:19)

12. The Playful Side of Spirit & Synchronicity (114:43–120:18)

Spirit often interacts humorously or playfully, sending lighthearted signs—like repeated appearances of “limoncello.”
Not all spirit encounters are heavy or profound; some are joyful reminders to enjoy life.

Quote:
*"I find spirit very joyful, very playful, sometimes teasing … Not everything has a deep meaning." — Alyssa (116:10)

13. Memorable Moments & Evidential Details

Alyssa’s detailed story of a reading for a mother whose tattoo, son’s name (“Dan the Lion”), and friend’s memorial tattoo all wove together.
Listeners are reminded: “In a good reading, you should be getting some ... if not 10 or 20 pieces like that.” (121:32–124:05)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

On Boundaries:
“I am closed for business, except when I’m actually providing a reading for someone else, and then I do open up.” (23:11)
On Developing Intuition:
“When we control our own energy, where focus goes, energy flows.” (32:04)
On Synchronicities:
“That was enough. To me, that is how spirit could send a sign. … That’s more than likely coincidence.” (40:03)
On Proof in Readings:
“I always bring forward evidential details that are so specific—names, dates, cause of death, the street you lived on…” (28:10)

Resources & Further Connection

Alyssa’s Website: alyssasmithintuitive.com (coaching, readings, classes, energy work)
Social media: AlyssaSmithIntuitive on Facebook and Instagram

Final Thoughts

Most Memorable Moment:
"Eat the dessert. Sometimes spirit just wants you to experience a moment of joy, playfulness, or surprise—and know you’re not alone." (117:24)

For more: connect with Alyssa via her website or socials (see above), and check out the National Park After Dark Patreon for bonus content.

A Sit Down With a Psychic

Summary

National Park After Dark — Episode Summary

Episode: "A Sit Down With a Psychic"

Episode Overview

Meet the Guest: Alyssa Smith Moore

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Origin of the Interview (00:22–04:16)

2. Alyssa’s Psychic Journey (07:17–11:26)

3. Difference between Psychic and Medium (12:13–13:50)

4. How Mediumship Works (14:15–19:44)

5. Training Psychic Skills & Setting Boundaries (19:45–25:24)

6. Signs, Synchronicity, and Spirit Communication (35:44–44:21)

7. Spirit Guides & Higher Self (47:49–54:18)

8. Hauntings, Energy Imprints, and “Paranormal” (56:44–64:01)

9. Animals & Mediumship (73:11–78:53)

10. How to Prepare for a Reading / Finding a Good Medium (80:28–90:06)

11. Visitation Dreams & Dream Communication (106:10–110:41)

12. The Playful Side of Spirit & Synchronicity (114:43–120:18)

13. Memorable Moments & Evidential Details

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

Related Topics & Listener Questions Covered

Resources & Further Connection

Final Thoughts

Summary

National Park After Dark — Episode Summary

Episode: "A Sit Down With a Psychic"

Episode Overview

Meet the Guest: Alyssa Smith Moore

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Origin of the Interview (00:22–04:16)

2. Alyssa’s Psychic Journey (07:17–11:26)

3. Difference between Psychic and Medium (12:13–13:50)

4. How Mediumship Works (14:15–19:44)

5. Training Psychic Skills & Setting Boundaries (19:45–25:24)

6. Signs, Synchronicity, and Spirit Communication (35:44–44:21)

7. Spirit Guides & Higher Self (47:49–54:18)

8. Hauntings, Energy Imprints, and “Paranormal” (56:44–64:01)

9. Animals & Mediumship (73:11–78:53)

10. How to Prepare for a Reading / Finding a Good Medium (80:28–90:06)

11. Visitation Dreams & Dream Communication (106:10–110:41)

12. The Playful Side of Spirit & Synchronicity (114:43–120:18)

13. Memorable Moments & Evidential Details

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

Related Topics & Listener Questions Covered

Resources & Further Connection

Final Thoughts