Alison Stead - Spiritual Medium

03/03/2026

Can't see ... The wood for the trees?

You feel the overwhelm, everything jostling for your attention, not knowing where to turn or what to do first. Spirit will be aware of this, and they will want to let you know they are around, and are trying to let you know they are offering support.

So what to do?

Spending time in nature can be especially uplifting. With the longer (and hopefully warmer) days starting, being outdoors becomes more appealing and gives the chance to clear our heads and gain a new/different perspective on our problems.

However ...

Signs that our Spirit loved-ones are around can be hard to spot sometimes, and often don't come in the manner we expect them to. Notice when nature calls to you - it may be a flower that seems to shine brightly, or a bird that watches you intently.

Or it may ...

Come from elsewhere; a cloud formation that makes you smile, an image you see within a tree trunk, or something else that sends you that unmistakable sense of connection. The old adage: 'What's meant for you won't pass by you', is very true.

What helpful signs have you received from Spirit recently?

(Pic credit: Trees - unknown; Oracle card - 'Intuitive Whispers Oracle' (Maude Hirst)

01/03/2026

I debated ...

About posting this, but on reflection I think it may well be helpful to someone at some point. Usually when people book in with me the process is straight forward, and everything goes smoothly throughout the whole process, from them booking in, to me doing their Reading for them.

Ever so occasionally, things have gone a little awry, such as the times offered being misunderstood. My Koalander booking system automatically adjusts the times to where ever you are in the world, so you do not need to adjust the times at all; it will only display times for you where you are, when I will be available where I am.

Please *do* read through my T&C's - boring they may be, but there is some useful (and dare I say) essential information in there, that will help you to prepare, and help you get the best out of your time and Reading with me.

Over the years I have had a couple of rare and unfortunate occasions, where a client has complained because a particular Spirit person has not 'been there' for them, and even if they recognised other Spirit people during their Reading, they have demanded a refund.

That is not on, and it does not mean the Reading was unsuccessful, or did not 'work'. Please understand that I will have worked to the best of my ability, spent time preparing beforehand and done everything I can to promote the best possible conditions for your Reading.

Be aware that no Medium can 'summon' a particular Spirit person. Please understand you are paying for my time, as well as my ability to connect with Spirit. Therefore, refunds are not generally permissible; any offered, are at my discretion only, and as per my terms & conditions.

With love and Brightest Blessings, Alison 💜 ###

01/03/2026

A bit of a different one here today!!

Some time ago, I was invited to be a guest on Lucía P. Suanzes' wonderfully engaging Podcast: 'C' is for change.

All manner of issues were discussed, including: My journey to becoming a Medium; equality and open dialogue; normalising Spirit communication; intuition, and embracing purpose.

The Spotify link is below; you will find the links for Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music in the comments ...

If this calls to you, do take a listen and let me know your thoughts!!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CHK5LLLn54Xcgfah8e5I5

C is for Change · Episode

25/02/2026

Spring ...

I really like the Season. Everything seems fresh, new and ... more pleasant, easier somehow. My SADS seems to abate and it starts to become much easier to be out and about without needing so many layers and things.

I love everything in the list ... Which aspect do you value and look forward to most?

23/02/2026

Trust ...

Starting to work with Spirit, and developing your spiritual abilities may be simple, but that does not necessarily mean that it is easy. This I feel, is something that people can get hung up about, and often misconstrue.

It takes dedication, sensitivity, strength of character and perseverance. Development happens in Spirit's 'time', not ours. Given our 'worldly' perspective of time, this can often be vastly different; for in Spirit, time is not actually, a 'thing'.

Learning to 'trust' is a huge part of the journey. We're asked to understand and go with what may seem, especially in the beginning, to be out of the ordinary. Yet in all honesty there is nothing more natural than being able to sense Spirit energy.

It has always been around us, interacting with us. Think of electricity for example; you can't see it, but you know, and trust that it is there when you flick that switch and the light comes on. Linking with Spirit is just as simple; harnessing trust is the hard part!!

So how do we develop that trust? In short, it takes time. This time will be different for each of us. Some appear to develop quicker than others, and that's ok. The main reason for someone developing quicker, may be the level of trust they already have.

Trust is developed in the 'doing. We need to trust not just in Spirit, but in the process, as well as in, especially in ourselves and our ability to link with Spirit. It is (or should be) a partnership after all; therefore, we, you, I are part of the process.

Spirit want you to trust in them, as Spirit trust in you. How much do you trust? 🤔

22/02/2026

The Evening of Mediumship last night at The Five Bells Morton was lovely ... lots of messages from loved-ones, including pets.

22/02/2026

This Thursday 26th February, Rutland Spiritual Centre welcomes back the lovely Melanie and Mandy Spiller, Mediums for our Divine Service this month.

We have been treated to their lovely Mediumship a number of times before, and we excitedly look forward to seeing them again.

As always, Divine Service provides Healing, uplifting music/songs, the wisdom of Spirit (essentially a message for everyone present) as well as, of course Messages from our loved-ones in Spirit.

Entry is just £5, and this includes refreshments afterwards and your Lucky Tickets, giving you chance to win a carefully curated gift. Doors open at 7pm, with the evening starting promptly at 7.30pm.

All are welcome, and we especially look forward to welcoming you.

21/02/2026

Very much looking forward to doing an Evening of Mediumship this evening at The The Five Bells Morton, near Bourne ...

Happy to help out at relatively short notice ... It will be lovely to see everyone who will be there!!

Thank you to Jodie for the booking, and Donna for connecting us.
Anyone local to me like to tag along, company will be appreciated 🙂

21/02/2026

Trance ...

As many of you will know, is an aspect of Spirit work that I absolutely love. I love all Spirit work, but Trance is the area of Spirit work that I have worked at the longest. Certainly, Trance is what enabled me to develop such a good, solid grounding in other areas of Mediumship.

Very early on in my Mediumship development, I was invited to join a small home Trance Circle. I knew virtually nothing really about Trance at the time, so joined the circle completely unawares. I was given a lift to the circle by another member, and I remember him saying to me 'how are you sitting in the dark for a couple of hours?'

I perhaps should point out that it was late Autumn in England, so at 7pm it was pitch black, so his question was nothing about Trance being inherently conducted in the dark, it was purely circumstantial. As it turned out, I ended up sitting mainly in silence, in the dark with four people I barely knew for a good couple of hours!!

Trance does not need to be done in the dark, that is a myth, a misconception that perhaps puts many people off. Trance is not weird, but it is wonderful and affords a greater awareness and sense of Spirit presence. If this is interests you, I have an introductory Trance workshop in March, and start a 2nd Trance Mentorship in April.

Your Spirit Guides (and I) would love to work with you!!

09/02/2026

This Thursday, the 12th February, I'm delighted to be serving Rutland Spiritual Centre as their Medium for the evening.

I wonder if fellow Mediums feel the same as I do - I always feel a little more 'nervy' when I am serving my local' Centre/Church? Is that just me, or is it a pretty general thing?

Either way, I am really looking forward to the evening, and to seeing what Spirit wish to share with us on the night.

Entry is just £5 ... this includes refreshments and Lucky Tickets. Doors open at 7pm; the Demonstration of Mediumship starts at 7.30pm.

Do come along if you are able - it will be lovely to see you, and you are assured a warm welcome 🙂💜🙂 ###.

05/02/2026

This Saturday I am delighted to be taking the Online Divine Service for One Eternal Spirit - this will be held on Zoom.

Donations are encouraged, with all funds raised going to the Teenage Cancer Trust, who supports Teenagers with Cancer (and their families) through treatment and beyond.

Contact One Eternal Spirit for the link and any other information ... I look forward to seeing you and sharing the love of Spirit then!! 🙂