What if Death Wasn’t the End? Healing Through Mediumship with Karen Docherty

What if death wasn’t the end of the conversation?

In this episode of Grief and Light, Nina Rodriguez sits down with psychic medium and mentor Karen Docherty to explore how mediumship can bring comfort, connection, and healing after loss.

Karen shares her journey of discovering and embracing her gifts, and how she now supports both the grieving and the departed through spirit communication. Together, they unpack what mediumship really is (and isn’t), why discernment matters when seeking a practitioner, and how messages from Spirit can transform grief into moments of peace, reassurance, and even joy.

This conversation is for anyone navigating loss, curious about intuitive gifts, or seeking a deeper connection with Spirit. Karen also highlights that intuitive abilities aren’t just for a select few — they’re accessible to all of us.

3 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
How mediumship brings healing — and why it can ease grief by affirming continued bonds with loved ones.
What to know before seeking a medium — including how to spot integrity and avoid common misconceptions.
Why intuition belongs to all of us — and ways to start trusting your own inner guidance.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:05 – Karen Docherty discovers her mediumship gifts
4:12 – Understanding Mediumship vs. Psychic Abilities
8:33 – The Purpose of Spirit Communication
11:16 – Misconceptions About Spirit Connection
15:57 – The Role of Spirit Guides and Free Will
18:00 – Accessing Your Spiritual Connection
21:06 – Healing on Both Sides of the Veil
22:40 – Exploring Reincarnation and Past Lives
26:47 – Lessons from Mediumship Experiences
31:11 – Exploring the Power of Prayer as Protection
35:25 – The Concept of Soul Contracts
38:33 – Mediumship: How It Works
43:32 – Connecting with Animals in Spirit
45:08 – How to Work with Karen
46:51 – Connecting with Your Higher Self

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Mediumship as a bridge – connecting the living and Spirit, offering comfort and evidence of an afterlife.
Karen’s journey – embracing her calling and understanding the responsibility it entails.
Discernment matters – how to find genuine, compassionate, and ethical practitioners.
Healing through connection – messages from loved ones affirm that bonds endure beyond death.
Spirit guides – support us while respecting free will.
Clearing misconceptions – understanding the true nature of mediumship.
Awakening intuition – cultivating your own connection to Spirit for personal growth and guidance.

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