Question 1: What makes your approach to mediumship different from what people typically expect?
When people think of mediumship, they often imagine dramatic, theatrical readings. But at Balanced Earth Connections, Shanna Gwyn and her partner Eric take a different path. "Our mediumship is different from what people expect because we have a direct connection with our guides and angels, through our heart space, to provide deep and grounded insights to clients," they explain. This heart-centered approach allows them to connect clients with crossed-over loved ones, friends, or anyone they wish to reach on the other side. The goal is not spectacle but closure, deep understanding, and healing. For those new to mediumship, this grounded method can feel more accessible and less intimidating than popular portrayals might suggest.
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Question 2: How do you prepare for an energy clearing session, and what should someone expect during one?
Preparation for an energy clearing session begins before the client even arrives. "We prepare for an energy clearing session by consulting with our guides and angels before a session to know what is needed for the client during the session," Shanna and Eric share. This often involves a short meditation before a phone or video call. They also offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure energy clearing is the right fit—sometimes a healing session may be more appropriate. Each session is uniquely tailored: "Each session is unique to each client and it depends on what their guides and our guides say is needed but in general clearing dense energy, then bringing in positive energy to fill in their energy and make the client feel revitalized." Chakra clearing, balancing, and aura cleansing are common elements. Crucially, "We will not do anything without the client's consent." This emphasis on consent and customization makes the process feel safe and collaborative.
Question 3: For someone new to shamanic healing, what does a typical session involve?
Shamanic healing can sound mysterious, but Balanced Earth Connections demystifies it. "A typical session can involve grounding, protection, clearing dense energy, chakra alignment, maybe a soul retrieval," they explain. Channeled messages from guides and angels are woven in to help clients integrate the healing and move forward on their highest path. The flexibility is key: "Healing sessions can be a lot like energy clearing sessions, it all depends on what the clients needs at that moment in time." Clients need not worry about booking the "wrong" type of session—the practitioners pick up energetically what is needed and provide it. This removes a common barrier for newcomers who may feel uncertain about which modality to choose.
Question 4: How do you determine whether a client would benefit more from an oracle reading versus a tarot reading?
The distinction between oracle and tarot readings is often misunderstood. According to Shanna and Eric, the choice matters less than one might think. "Both types of card readings provide what the energy is saying at that moment in time and will answer the questions the client would like to know regardless of whether it is booked as a tarot or oracle card reading." They note that tarot can sometimes offer more detail, but ultimately, "cards are more about how the practitioner reads the energy vs what the cards mean literally." This insight is liberating for clients who may feel pressured to pick the "right" deck—the practitioner's skill and energetic attunement are what truly drive the reading.
Question 5: What has been the most surprising feedback you've received from a client after a session?
One client's story stands out. "We did a complete home, land and client clearing for someone and was able to remove all of the dense energy that had been in and around their home for years," they recall. They also established an energetic barrier around the property and performed a soul retrieval. The client revealed that she had asked several other energy workers for the same result, but "no one was able to give the complete clearing we were able too." The secret? "This was achieved because Eric and I work together as a team to do clearings and the power of 2 shamanic practitioners makes that happen more thoroughly and effectively with the masculine/feminine balance of energy." This partnership model is a distinctive strength of Balanced Earth Connections, offering a depth of clearing that solo practitioners may not achieve.
For those exploring spiritual guidance, this interview underscores the value of finding practitioners who prioritize consent, customization, and a grounded, heart-centered approach. Whether you are curious about mediumship, energy clearing, shamanic healing, or card readings, Balanced Earth Connections demonstrates that clarity and healing are possible when the practitioner truly listens—to both the client and the unseen guides.