If your mediumship development feels inconsistent no matter how hard you practise, this episode of The Connected Spirit Podcast is going to hit differently.

This week I sat down with Sunny Dawn Johnston, globally recognised spiritual teacher, author, and CEO of the School of Light. With 42 years in the spiritual field and 26 years of professional experience, Sunny brings a level of grounded wisdom that is rare in this industry. She has appeared on Lifetime, Gaia, Fox, and Coast to Coast AM and has helped tens of thousands of people reconnect with their soul, their intuition, and their spiritual gifts.

And what she shared in this conversation stopped me mid-sentence.

Most developing mediums are taught how to connect with Spirit. What almost nobody teaches is how to be present enough to actually receive what Spirit is sending. Sunny unpacks why scattered energy is the number one block to clear and consistent spirit communication, and what to do about it starting today.

This is not a conversation about doing more. It is a conversation about coming back to yourself so Spirit can actually reach you.

In this episode we cover:

Why energetic presence is the real foundation of evidential mediumship
How scattered energy blocks spirit communication more than ability ever could
Why sensitive people burn out and how to build longevity as a psychic medium
Sunny's personal five-step morning presence practice
How to manage and maintain your energy before every reading
The message the angels have been delivering consistently since the pandemic
Why staying in your body is one of the most important things a developing medium can do
The difference between spiritual escapism and genuine spirit communication

Connect with Sunny Dawn Johnston:

Website: sunnydawnjohnston.com

Connect with Courtney:

Instagram: @mediumcourtneydawson

Website: mediumcourtneydawson.com

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