Indigenous Wisdom & Spirit Guides Becoming Physical - Spirit Talker Shawn Leonard
In Episode 440 of the Soul Elevation Podcast, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Shawn Leonard, heart-centered Mik’maq spirit talker, psychic medium, and Hay House author of Spirit Talker. This deeply moving conversation is filled with powerful indigenous teachings, real stories of spirit communication, and practical tools to deepen your own intuitive gifts.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here
Who is Shawn Leonard?
Shawn Leonard is a celebrated Indigenous psychic medium with over 25 years of experience bridging the seen and unseen worlds. A proud member of the Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia, he has helped thousands connect with departed loved ones through live events, his TV show Spirit Talker (airing on APTN and available on the Fossum app), bestselling books, and his online course, Spirit Talker Tribe.
Shawn’s work carries the energy of healing, truth, and remembrance—a reawakening to the sacred relationship between humans, nature, ancestors, and the Spirit world.
Episode Highlights: What You’ll Learn
🪶 Ancestral Connection & Spiritual Awakening
Shawn shares how the death of his father at 16 catalyzed his intuitive awakening. Through synchronicities, dreams, and undeniable spiritual encounters, he began to trust the language of spirit—and eventually became a professional medium despite no formal training.
“We’re not just physical beings. We are spirit having a human experience. And that realization changes everything.” —Shawn Leonard
🔥 Spirit Guides Who Speak… Literally
Prepare to be amazed by Shawn’s jaw-dropping stories of hearing his guides speak aloud—and recording their voices! He even shares a moment when his guides physically appeared to him in human form, protecting him from a potentially disruptive encounter. Hear more about this amazing phenomenon:
Learn about traditional Mik’maq ceremonies such as water bowl scrying, smudging with sweetgrass, and a sacred game —tools used to receive guidance, healing, and wisdom from the Spirit world. Shawn also introduces the concept of two-eyed seeing, a principle of honoring both Indigenous and Western perspectives in harmony.
🧭 How to Tune Into Spirit Yourself
Shawn’s mission is not to be put on a pedestal, but to empower you to connect with your own guides and ancestors. He breaks down the “Clairs” (clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience, etc.) and how to discover which ones are active within you. His book includes exercises and stories that help awaken these abilities in a grounded, accessible way. Hear one mind blowing encounter from his spirit encounters here:
Memorable Quotes
“Your guides won’t always speak in loud, dramatic ways. Sometimes they’re just the nudge to call someone, the whisper that shifts your path.”
—Shawn Leonard
“Don’t die with your music still inside you. Tune your instrument, practice your connection, and share your unique frequency with the world.”
—Shawn Leonard (inspired by Wayne Dyer)
What Makes This Episode So Special?
Shawn isn’t just sharing mystical stories—he’s teaching a way of being. He acts as a bridge between ancient indigenous wisdom and modern spirituality, between the tangible and the unseen. His presence is warm, funny, humble, and deeply impactful.
Whether you’re curious about mediumship, seeking to strengthen your intuitive connection, or wanting to better understand the power of Indigenous spirituality, this episode will touch your heart and open your mind.
Featured Resources
🌬️ Spirit Talker – Book by Shawn Leonard
🔮 Wisdom of the Elders – Oracle Deck
🪶 Spirit Talker Tribe Course (Enrolls each September)
🎥 Spirit Talker TV Show – Watch on APTN or the Fossum app
📍 Upcoming Live Events
Connect with Shawn Leonard
🌐 shawn-leonard.com
📷 Instagram
📺 YouTube – EVP Recordings & More
Final Thoughts
Shawn’s message is a powerful reminder that spiritual connection isn’t reserved for a chosen few—it’s your birthright. Whether through ceremony, dreams, intuitive nudges, or deep inner knowing, Spirit is always reaching out to guide and support you.
Tune in now to awaken your inner Spirit Talker—and don’t forget to share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it.
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