In this heartfelt episode of The Survivor’s Chair,host Kim Russellwelcomes her best friend, Duncan Hsu, toshare a story of love, loss, and unexpected purpose.
After the sudden passing of his partner Thomas in 2020,Duncan was plunged into unimaginable grief. With honesty and vulnerability, he reflects on what those first days felt like, the people who showed up when he needed them most, and the surprising ways healing unfolded.
What began as raw sorrow led him to discover evidential mediumship, a practice that not only reconnected him with Thomas but also gave him a calling to support others navigating loss.
Together, Kim and Duncan talk about the messy reality of grief, the ethics and discipline of mediumship, and the courage it takes to embrace vulnerability and trust the process.
This conversation offers hope and the reminder that even in grief, love continues to guide us forward.
Grief is not linear: healing doesn’t follow a straight path, but good days begin to outweigh the hardest ones.
Presence matters more than words: showing up for someone grieving is more powerful than “call me if you need me.”
Small gestures help: cards, flowers, and simple acts of kindness made a lasting impact.
Mediumship as support: evidential readings can bring comfort alongside therapy, not in place of it.
Openness with discernment: approach spiritual experiences with an open heart and mind — but keep critical thinking intact.
Ethics matter: genuine mediums are transparent if a connection isn’t strong and prioritize the wellbeing of the client.
Living single can be empowering: Duncan shares how independence after loss brought both challenges and new strengths.
Love is ongoing: messages from Thomas consistently encouraged Duncan tolive fully, reminding us that love continues beyond death.
Vulnerability builds strength: stepping into mediumship required Duncan to “come out” again teaching him resilience and courage.
Purpose can rise from pain: even devastating loss can open unexpected callings and new ways to serve others.
Grief journey podcast, coping with loss, evidential mediumship, life after loss, trauma and grief recovery, grief support stories, spiritual mediumship, love beyond death, The Survivor’s Chair podcast
Connect with Duncan at www.mediumduncan.com
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