Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Episode NLS 663: Former COP Turned FORENSIC PSYCHIC — She Helps the POLICE Solve MURDERS Using SPIRITS with Sheila Marie

Date: February 7, 2026

Episode Overview

In this insightful episode, Alex Ferrari welcomes Sheila Marie, a former police officer turned forensic psychic medium, for an engaging and candid discussion about her remarkable journey from law enforcement to using her spiritual gifts to help solve cold cases, missing person investigations, and support grieving families. Sheila shares her own spiritual awakening, her struggles reconciling her Catholic upbringing with psychic abilities, her hands-on work with law enforcement, and how she empowers others to connect with their own innate intuition. The conversation weaves through personal anecdotes, deep spiritual concepts, practical steps for awakening, and plenty of relatable humor, aiming to demystify mediumship and inspire listeners on their own paths.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. From Cop to Forensic Psychic Medium: The Origin Story

• Sheila spent 15 years as a police officer before discovering her psychic abilities around age 36 (03:28).
• She describes her work as helping law enforcement and families by connecting with spirit to receive data—maps, sketches, dreams—to aid in cases including homicides and missing persons (04:27).
• A major turning point: Sheila helped locate Babe Ruth’s lost piano for a historical society, which unexpectedly exposed her psychic talents to the public and law enforcement, catalyzing her forensic work (05:56–08:22).
  • “In 10 minutes, after spirit gave me the nautical marks, they found it.”—Sheila Marie (07:46)
• Sheila describes initially living a “double life,” hiding her abilities out of skepticism and fear of judgment (06:12, 08:08).

2. Spiritual Awakening and Reconciling with Faith

• Sheila’s first conscious contact with spirit: a white light appearing in her bedroom, which her daughter also saw (10:22).
• Raised Catholic, she grappled with religious guilt but came to appreciate the spiritual core beyond religious dogma (16:32, 17:43).
  • “I was a big skeptic. So I know what they would be thinking and feeling.”—Sheila Marie (06:12)
• She emphasizes the foundation of faith in connecting with spirit, whether called God, the universe, or higher consciousness (16:32–17:59, 55:38).

3. The Mechanics of Forensic Mediumship

• Sheila explains her process in forensics: she receives information through dreams, deep meditation, automatic drawing, and “downloads,” which she relays to police or families (25:15, 28:10).
• She recounts a cold case in New York, describing how dreams and visions led her to provide sketches and details that ultimately broke a 39-year-old case (28:10–33:44).
  • “I give them the copy, and this is him—300%.”—Sheila Marie (32:34)
  • Cases often reach resolution through her work, though she cannot testify directly in court (33:29).
• Sheila has developed her own “blueprint” for psychic investigation, as no one taught her how to merge psychic ability with police procedure (27:35).

4. The Calling: Accepting the Path and Serving Others

• Both Alex and Sheila reflect on how seemingly unrelated life experiences ultimately “prep” you to fulfill your purpose—often in ways you couldn’t predict (41:25–44:52).
  • “You have to trust that the universe has a plan for you—or that you have a plan for you!”—Alex Ferrari (43:45)
• Letting go of ego and personal desire is central; true alignment comes from embracing one’s calling over the ego’s wants (45:48–51:12).
  • “Fear is false evidence appearing real…You need the negative and the positive to go forward.”—Sheila Marie (51:41)
• Sheila emphasizes everyone’s potential to connect with spirit or intuition, given trust and letting go (23:32, 63:41).

5. How to Recognize Intuitive Connection

• Alex and Sheila discuss how intuitive connection often appears as “downloads,” dreams, or sudden impressions, not just voices or visions (73:27–76:18).
  • “Did we think it subconsciously, or did spirit show it? You have to be truly honest with yourself.”—Sheila Marie (75:04)
• Trust, non-attachment to outcome, and practice are keys to developing intuitive skills; meditation is often the launching pad (79:44–80:32).

6. Practical Wisdom for Life’s Challenges

• The “blueprint” that set Sheila up for her path includes her traumatic life experiences, policing background, and spiritual awakening—all serving her purpose (87:04–89:02).
• Sheila recounts overcoming ostracism and judgment from her Boston/Catholic upbringing, highlighting the courage required to walk your own path (90:01–91:40).
  • “You come into this world alone and naked and you leave the same. Make every second count.”—Sheila Marie (130:18)
• Advice for those awakening but fearful: be true to yourself; this is your journey (130:18–132:15).

7. How Collective and Personal Awakening Interact

• Alex and Sheila examine the rise of higher consciousness, increased connection via technology, and the persistent duality of light/dark and turmoil in the human experience (106:12–116:07).
  • “We have to go through these hard times to get to the light. There will always be negative and positive—they balance each other out.”—Sheila Marie (107:03)
• Sheila draws inspiration from her travels, noting the contrast between Western materialism and Eastern spiritual grounding (109:46–113:30).
• Both discuss the importance of limiting “doom-scrolling” and focusing on the present moment, especially since most fear is manufactured and does not reflect one’s current reality (121:44–124:25).

8. Demystifying Mediumship and Encouraging Growth

• Sheila’s grounded, relatable persona demystifies the psychic medium’s role and makes it accessible to those from traditional backgrounds (60:20–63:24).
  • “Everyone’s able to connect. There’s not one person I haven’t been able to teach…”—Sheila Marie (23:39, 63:41)
• She describes teaching her own style to students, focusing on self-trust, humility, and ego management (71:45–72:26).
• The message: You already have the light—trust and practice are the keys to opening that connection (114:18–116:07).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sheila’s Epiphany:
  “If I don’t do this, I’m going to die. That’s how strong it went.” (15:29)
• On Living Your Truth:
  “You have to be true to yourself. You can’t live your journey for other people... The only person that can give you what you need is you.” (131:59)
• Faith and Surrender:
  “Let go, let God. If you let go, things will present themselves in a much better way than you imagined. And it’s not always pleasant.” —Alex Ferrari (51:06)
• Mediumship Demystified:
  “What keeps me in it is that every time, it’s a miracle. I’m still in awe, every time. I’m just a spectator.”—Sheila Marie (34:24, 33:52)
• On Light and Darkness:
  “You need the negative and the positive to go forward…like a car battery.” —Sheila Marie (51:41)
• Letting Go of Fear:
  “Fear is false evidence appearing real.”—Sheila Marie (51:45)

Important Timestamps

• Sheila’s Transition from Law Enforcement to Psychic (03:28–08:22)
• First Spiritual Experience & Catholic Struggle (10:22–16:32)
• Babe Ruth Piano & Media Exposure (05:56–08:22)
• How Forensic Cases Come to Her & Blueprint Method (25:15, 27:35)
• New York Cold Case—Detailed Process (28:10–33:44)
• How Trauma Became a Gift (87:04–89:02)
• Advice on Living Your Path – Overcoming Fear (130:18–132:15)
• Spirit Reading for Alex – Demonstration (67:09–68:06)
• Mediumship Training & Approach (71:45–72:26)
• Perspectives on World Turmoil, Higher Consciousness (106:12–116:07)
• Final Message: “You are loved, you are never alone.” (134:53)

Sheila’s Message to the Listeners

“Just know that you’re loved, and the universe loves you. You’re never alone. The universe is always with you. Get outside, connect with nature, and know you don’t have to be like anyone else. If we were, what a boring place it would be. Just be you.”
—Sheila Marie (134:53)

Resources

• Sheila Marie’s Website: sheilamariemedium.com
• Book: Forensic Medium: The Power of the Unseen (Available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon)

Conclusion

Sheila Marie’s journey illustrates how deep faith, courage to break free from societal programming, and openness to spiritual calling can transform both individual purpose and collective healing. Her grounded, relatable style opens the doors for everyone to connect to their own intuition, regardless of their background. The episode provides both inspiring testimony and practical wisdom, reminding listeners that the path to their own “next level soul” lies in authenticity, self-trust, surrender—and readiness to walk the path that unfolds.