The Real Deal with Jen Costa

This week, I address two significant personal losses that my partner and I have experienced. We were confronted with the heartbreaking news of my partner's miscarriage, as well as the sudden and unexpected passing of her best friend. Needless to say, it has been an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining week for both of us.
Throughout this period of grief and reflection, I have come to contemplate several important aspects. Firstly, I have reflected on the concept of holding space for someone who is grieving. These devastating events have prompted us to reevaluate our lives and reassess our priorities. They have served as a stark reminder that life is fragile and unpredictable, urging us to focus on what truly matters.
In the face of tragedy, kindness takes on a heightened significance. It becomes evident that small acts of compassion can have a profound impact on those who are suffering.
I have also experienced some peculiar and surprisingly meaningful occurrences surrounding these two major life events.
After reflecting on these experiences, I have a few key takeaways.
First and foremost, it is crucial to live life to the fullest in the present moment.
Expressing love and appreciation to our loved ones and friends should be a constant practice.
Don’t postpone plans or even simple activities like going for a walk, as time is precious and unpredictable.
Lastly, spirit is always communicating with us.
Spirit is always communicating with us, but are we listening?
With openness and receptivity, we may discover wisdom and guidance in the signs and synchronicities that surround us.
These personal losses have left an indelible mark on our lives, urging us to approach life with a renewed perspective. By embracing the lessons we have learned, we can navigate the complexities of grief and honor the memories of those we have lost. I wish you to be inspired to live each day with intention, love, and a deep appreciation for the connections we share with others.
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This week, I want to talk about how I've been feeling since I left my corporate job. It's like I'm stuck in this place of uncertainty and waiting, and I'm trying my best to figure things out.
I tell a story that kept popping into my mind this week reminding me to let go and trust the process. So, I'm trying to embrace this feeling of surrender and lean into trust as I navigate through this time of change.
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In this episode, I discuss the reality of leaving my corporate job just last week. What started as a great experience for two years quickly turned toxic, and I discuss the challenges I faced during this abrupt shift. During this time, I found unwavering support from spirit, as signs and messages continued to guide me forward. Additionally, I leaned on the strength of my spiritual community (The Spirit School Collective) and the support of my family to navigate through it all.
A particularly helpful aspect of this journey was a Clarity Session I had with my friend Bri. In the midst of overwhelming stress, this session proved invaluable in providing much-needed guidance. However, I also emphasize that not everyone should follow my path and up and quit their jobs without careful consideration. I also discuss feeling guilty leaving without notice.
As I was meditating the other day, I was writing and spirit gave me a powerful quote: "Experience life from the perspective of possibility." I thought it was the perfect quote as I head into this new journey ahead of me.
The Daylight Oracle-Clarity Session with Bri
 
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Just before the pandemic started and the world shut down, I went on a trip to Egypt, but not just any trip…it was sacred travel. I had no idea what sacred travel actually was and thought I would just be touring Egypt with some meditations thrown in there. I couldn’t have been any more wrong. This incredible journey was lead by Medium Lauren Rainbow and turned out to be the experience of a lifetime for me. I also experienced one of the most profound moments of my life there with the statue of Sekhmet. If you’re into sacred travel or just curious give this episode a listen. And if you’re up for it you can even travel with Lauren to Egypt! Check out the link below if you’re interested! Lauren Rainbow’s Sacred Travel to Egypt 2023Lauren Rainbow - Website
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It’s always easier to connect the dots looking backwards rather than forwards. Trust me, I’ve tried. Being where you’re at in life can sometimes be hard especially if you feel you’re at a crossroads like I do now. Working in a corporate career but wanting to do spiritual work / mediumship full time instead is a tough place to be and I’m ready for a change yet I still have to navigate where I am currently.
In this episode, I show you how I asked spirit for magic, and how it showed up when I needed it the most. I also discuss how spirits’ plan always blows ours out of the water and how it’s about the journey not the end destination.
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Welcome to spirit stories, where I tell you a quick story about a 'you can't make this stuff up' moment in my development journey. They can be funny, serious, and everything in between.
This weeks story is about how spirit literally hand held me to search the well know medium Rebecca Rosen, and well, I missed the writing on the wall, completely!
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On this weeks episode I talk about three things: why I do mediumship, reflections that came up around the launch and reception of my podcast, and the stereotypes about mediumship. Check out the notes below for a more depth look but as always, I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. Why I do mediumship:
It was not my intention to start doing mediumship
Mediumship has saved my life, given me life, and given me my life back
It’s helped me become more comfortable with the dark places in my life
It has helped me more than any therapy I’ve done but I don’t discount the benefit of therapy
I used to feel like I was walking around in a fog before, due to my trauma
Helped me identify triggers with my own PTSD and anxiety
I realized a bit of healing I could give other people
To see the tiniest bit of healing is a way for me to give back a bit of what I have received
Podcast things that came up around it:
It’s taken me six years to stand in my own power and do this
I’m not trying to convert anyone, I’m doing this for me
Fear of potential criticism-people thinking I’m crazy
Healing my own issues around being seen and heard
All the negative things I thought would happen by putting this out, haven’t
Stereotypes of mediumship:
Mediumship is ripe with stereotypes
American culture has many accepted religions but mediumship is considered ‘weird’
Our culture tells us what’s accepted
In other cultures, talking to spirits is ‘normal’
Cultural acceptance and being gay - culture defines what is ok
It takes people time to come around to acceptance, if they do
The role that fear plays in others acceptance of mediumship
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I just came back from attending the Sacred Spirit Retreat in Canada hosted by Danielle Searancke, also known as the Squamish Medium. I was talking to someone who asked me how it was and I found it hard to explain in words. Realizing that retreats or sacred travel can be a unique experience for everyone I thought I would give you a glimpse into what it was like for me.
I’ll be covering a range of topics including my experiences and breakthrough with clairsentience, dealing with social anxiety in large groups, feeling energy in large groups, meeting familiar people who feel like a soul family, and integrating back into everyday life after a retreat.
In particular, I’ll be discussing the emotional rollercoaster that comes with processing such an experience called integration. From feeling confused and shedding tears, to being super chill or having twitchy eyelids, it was all part of my journey. Post retreat I felt it hard to be present in the real world, and have been super distracted at work. I’ve also realized that I should not make a big decisions.
It's normal to need time to process everything and as time went on I had more realizations about my experience, specifically about being seen.
I joke and say this retreat broke me but it was one of the more profound experiences on my healing journey. And I can’t wait to do it again.
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If you’re interested in following Danielle Searancke, The Squamish Medium you can check out here:Website squamishmedium.comDanielle’s Podcast-Spirit School-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4w4i78Sb6jsEZw5MyhJgXT?si=245fa1abe2934ec2-Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-school/id1447766702

In this episode I share my personal struggle with embracing my humanity, experiencing spirituality, and how it can be challenging to navigate both worlds. As we evolve and change we may wonder if we are still the same person, but for it me it always comes back to, “I’m still me.” Healing is hard, change is hard, and this journey can often be challenging but it’s worth it.
If you’re facing challenges on your own journey, here are some insights, experiences, and advice that might help:
Life is a journey not a sprint
You may not feel like you are changing, but take a moment to reflect on where you were just six months ago
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times, but remember that you’re not alone
When I’m in turmoil I have to make the time to sit in the power
Stay connected to spirt however that looks for you
Listen to the internal prompts and urgencies that you get daily
Make space for you to do what you love, whatever that may be
Keep and open mind and heart
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Finding the right teachers on your spiritual journey can be challenging but with discernment you can find a good fit. Personally, I was fortunate to have an amazing mediumship development teacher from the start. I was definitely guided to my first teacher by spirit. I resonated with her authentic and genuine qualities; she was a straight shooter, no BS, shared her experiences humbly and taught from her own personal experience. However, everyone’s journey is unique, and not every teacher will be the right fit for you.
In this episode I discuss my experiences and some things to keep in mind when searching for the right teacher and group:
My experience trying a new mediumship teacher (who I ended up not resonating with)
Trusting your intuition when selecting a teacher or group to learn from
Just because someone is recommended doesn’t mean they’ll resonate with you
If a teacher or group doesn’t feel right, trust yourself and look for something that does
Even the most well-known mediums may not be the right fit for you
Pay attention to how a teacher handles challenging people or situations in the group
Get to know the people in the development circle, not just the teacher. A good group with feel connected, supportive, and bonded, even of everyone is different.
Be aware of not resonating with group members.
Don’t be afraid to leave a group if it doesn’t feel right for you.
Remember that your spiritual development journey is unique to you, so find a group that fits you-it’s YOUR development journey
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