Keywords
Psychic Medium • Spirit Communication • Childhood Intuition • Healing • Spiritual Awakening • Shamanism • Authenticity • Depression • Mental Health • Belonging • Trauma • Spiritual Gifts • Energy Healing • Aromatherapy • Intuition • Self Acceptance • Mediumship • Personal Growth • Spirit Guides • Healing Journey • Neurodiversity • Dyslexia • Plant Medicine • Purpose • Transformation
Summary
As a young child, Simone saw spirit as naturally as she saw the people around her. But when the adults in her life dismissed her experiences as imagination, she slowly learned to distrust herself and hide the very gifts that made her unique. What followed was decades of masking, searching for acceptance, chasing achievement and numbing herself from a part of her identity she believed the world wouldn't understand.
Despite building a successful corporate career, Simone found herself battling depression, anxiety and a deep sense that something essential was missing. As life became increasingly difficult, spirit began making itself known once more—through dreams, intuitive messages and experiences that could no longer be ignored. Her healing journey led her from aromatherapy and energy healing into psychic mediumship, where one extraordinary client session changed everything and encouraged her to fully embrace the path she had spent years avoiding.
Helen and Simone explore the stigma surrounding spiritual gifts, why so many children learn to suppress their intuition, and how fear—whether from family, society or religion—can disconnect us from our authentic selves. Together they discuss depression as a possible invitation to change, the importance of finding safe communities where we truly belong, and why following your own inner knowing can completely transform your life. This is an uplifting, compassionate and thought-provoking conversation about courage, healing, purpose and finally coming home to yourself.
Key Takeaways
• Children often suppress their intuition because they simply want to belong and be accepted.
• What society labels as \"imaginary\" may become a lifelong source of shame if curiosity and compassion are absent.
• Achievement, busyness and success cannot replace living authentically.
• Depression can sometimes become the catalyst that encourages us to question whether we're living in alignment with ourselves.
• Healing often begins when we stop trying to fit into other people's expectations.
• Finding people who truly understand and accept us can be profoundly healing.
• There is no single \"right\" way to experience intuition or spirituality—each person's path is unique.
• Simone's story reminds us that our greatest gifts are often the very parts of ourselves we've spent years trying to hide.
• Trusting your intuition can sometimes have life-changing consequences, both for yourself and for others.
• Living authentically takes courage, but it also brings a deep sense of peace, purpose and belonging.
Resources Mentioned
Embracing Shamanism – Twobirds Cunningham
The Boy Who Saw True (Anonymous) - Book
Arthur Findlay College, Stansted
London College of Psychic Studies
Connect with Simone
Website, including courses and events –: https://www.guardianoftheveil.co.uk/
Healing offering: https://www.guardianoftheveil.co.uk/healings
Space clearing : https://www.guardianoftheveil.co.uk/space-clearing
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk