Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond

What happens when your entire belief system unravels—and something deeper begins to rise?

In this moving conversation, host Brian D. Smith welcomes back Effie Linke, a spiritual medium whose journey from Greek Orthodox tradition to intuitive channeling was anything but predictable.

Effie didn’t seek out a spiritual awakening—it found her. Through heartbreak, resistance, and a fateful reading that cracked her wide open, Effie was thrust into a new reality. One where spirit spoke, healing came from within, and her purpose became undeniable.

If you're navigating your own spiritual awakening after loss, this episode offers hope, guidance, and a powerful reminder: the pain doesn't mean you're broken—it means you're opening.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• The surprising moment that sparked Effie’s spiritual awakening
• How loss and confusion can be signs of transformation
• The emotional toll of “coming out” as a medium
• The key differences between psychics and mediums
• Why mediumship is about growth—not just gifts
• How to handle spiritual loneliness and find your tribe

🧘‍♀️ Is This You?

This episode is especially for you if:

• You've felt more intuitive since a loss
• You’re questioning your beliefs or religious upbringing
• You want to understand your spiritual gifts
• You feel isolated on your awakening path
• You're curious about what real mediumship looks like

🔗 Links & Resources

👉 Follow Effie Linke:
https://mediumaaliya.com

👉 Join the Grief 2 Growth Community:
https://grief2growth.substack.com

👉 Support the Podcast:
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a friend.

💬 We Want to Hear from You!

What did you take away from Effie’s story? Have you experienced your own spiritual awakening after loss?

📩 Drop us a comment or reply on Substack → grief2growth.substack.com

👥 Join the chat & connect with others on the healing path

Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:

• Guided Meditations
• My book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)
• My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved ones
• Mini-courses
• Mini-guides
  
  

Check it out at https://grief2growth.com/store

I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.

GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy

Support the show

🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education
👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)
📰 Get A Free Gift
📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call
📈 Leave A Review

Thanks so much for your support