What if the intuitive, metaphysical powers we often attribute to the “gifted few” are actually innate in all of us?
In a powerful episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will and Karen welcomed internationally acclaimed evidential medium, educator, and podcast host Ann Theato. With over 38 years of experience and credentials from world-renowned institutions like Arthur Findlay College and the College of Psychic Studies, Ann offers profound insight into the nature of intuition, mediumship, and the unseen forces shaping our lives.
But she didn’t just offer expertise—she offered empowerment, showing that these abilities are not exclusive, but accessible.
A Life of Spirit: From Shadows to Spiritual Science
Ann’s journey began not with dramatic visions, but with subtle “shadows”—spirit forms—gliding through her home when her children were young. Like many on the brink of spiritual awakening, she faced a choice: ignore these phenomena or seek understanding.
That search led her to training at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College, immersion in the Spiritualists’ National Union (SNU), and eventually, to becoming a top-ranked spiritual teacher and host of the Psychic Matters podcast, now in the top 1.5% of shows worldwide.
Her story reminds us: the path to awakening often begins with a single unexplained moment—and the courage to explore it.
So… Is Everyone Psychic?
One of the most affirming insights from Ann’s appearance was this: Yes. Everyone is psychic.
According to Ann, psychic ability is our “seventh sense”—a subtle awareness we’re all born with but conditioned to ignore. It’s not about developing a new skill, she says, but “refining” a forgotten one. Much like a musician training their ear or a surgeon refining their touch, tapping into our psychic nature requires focus, intention, and trust.
Want to start? Ann recommends tuning into the ambiance around you. It’s not just about seeing or hearing spirit—it’s about feeling the energy of a space, a person, or a moment. That subtle knowing is the beginning of psychic intelligence.
Mediumship: More Than Messages from the Beyond
Many people think of mediumship as fortune-telling or vague predictions. But Ann practices something more rigorous: evidential mediumship, a discipline rooted in providing clear, specific evidence from the spirit world.
Rather than vague affirmations, Ann speaks of seal-hunting ancestors from Greenland, distinct physical sensations, and the ability to walk in someone’s energetic “shoes”—all details verified by clients. It’s this kind of precision that separates true mediumship from speculation.
“Mediumship is here to remind us,” she says, “that life continues beyond the physical. That our soul—our eternal consciousness—is never lost.”
The Spirit of Skepticism
Despite her abilities, Ann doesn’t shy away from skepticism. In fact, she embraces it. “Skepticism is vital,” she told Will and Karen, “because it makes us strive for better evidence, clearer communication, and ethical integrity.”
That’s why she aligns with organizations like the SNU, which maintains a strict code of ethics for mediums—such as prohibiting predictive readings from the stage and emphasizing integrity and clarity over performance or sensationalism.
In a world where anyone can claim to be a medium, Ann’s rigorous, thoughtful approach is refreshing—and deeply needed.
Tools for Spiritual Awakening
Many of our listeners are on their own journey of spiritual expansion. Whether it’s reconnecting with their higher self, exploring intuition, or diving into metaphysics, they want to know: what tools actually help?
Ann had some guidance:
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Sit in the Power – Spend time in stillness, breathing into the energy around you. This is where your psychic self begins to stir.
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Refine Your Ambiance Awareness – Practice noticing the “vibe” of a room, a person, or a situation.
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Practice Clairsentience – Put your hands on your solar plexus and feel into your decisions. “Should I go to that event or stay in?” Your body knows the answer.
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Use Spiritual Oils – Frankincense, Myrtle, and Galbanum can assist in connecting with subtle energies, especially during meditation or astral work.
These tools don’t require special gifts or rituals—just presence, trust, and a willingness to explore.
Astral Travel & Remote Viewing: The Next Frontier
If mediumship connects us to those who have passed, then remote viewing and astral projection connect us to places we’ve never been—across space and time.
Ann teaches both, using her course “The Traveler” to guide students through past life regressions, out-of-body experiences, and even visiting the spirit world. While remote viewing is a structured, awake technique for gathering information psychically (often from great distances), astral travel involves slipping into a trance or hypnogogic state and “leaving” the body in a conscious dream-like state.
One key takeaway? Stop trying so hard. Astral travel doesn’t work when you’re tired or forcing it. Instead, aim for a well-rested body and an active mind—especially in that dreamy space right before you fall back asleep in the early morning hours.
A Message to the Lonely Seeker
Perhaps the most touching part of Ann’s interview came when she addressed those who feel isolated in their awakening.
“My own mother,” she shared, “was 90 before she asked me what I did for a living.”
So many on the spiritual path feel misunderstood, even alienated from friends or family. But Ann’s reminder is powerful:
“You are not alone. You are normal. The world may feel strange, but your intuition is your truth—and there are entire communities here waiting for you.”
Final Thoughts: Where Science Meets Spirit
Throughout the conversation, Ann pointed to the growing relationship between spiritual practice and quantum science. Concepts like non-locality, synthetic telepathy, and neural consciousness are beginning to validate what spiritualists have said for centuries: that we are energy beings with access to an intelligence beyond time and space.
It’s not “woo”—it’s physics. And the more we study it, the more the veil continues to lift.
Want more from Ann Theato?
Visit her website at www.anntheato.com, check out The Psychic Matters Podcast, or explore her classes in spiritual development.
Because awakening isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been.
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