The Sacred Call: Forensic Mediumship, Law Enforcement, and Trusting the Unseen with Rev. Sheila Marie
Release Date: 09/29/2025
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info_outlineShe never set out to be a psychic—or a forensic consultant working with the FBI.
She just knew, deep in her bones: if I don’t teach people how to connect, I’ll die inside.
In this episode, I sit down with Reverend Sheila Marie—a world-recognized forensic medium, spiritual teacher, and former law enforcement officer. From Sunday school teacher to solving cold cases through spirit-led dreams, Sheila’s journey is one of deep surrender, spiritual precision, and trust in a power far greater than herself.
We talk about her earliest intuitive awakenings, how a single dream led to a real-world conviction, and what it really means to walk the fine line between the seen and unseen worlds.
If you’ve ever wondered how mediumship can serve truth, justice, and healing in the real world—this episode will stay with you.
Highlights from this episode:
– The “light in the bathroom” that changed everything
– When a calling hits overnight—and you can’t turn it off
– Navigating judgment and living a “double life” as a medium
– Her first big case: Babe Ruth’s piano and an unexpected breakthrough
– The dream that solved a cold case and put a man away for life
– How to build trust with your spirit team—and why you must – Tips for intuitive beginners + reclaiming your inner light
– Why we’re never stuck, even when it feels like it
Resources & Links:
– Connect with Rev. Sheial Marie: https://sheilamariemedium.com/
– Learn with Courtney: mediumcourtneydawson.com
– Join Courtney’s Mediumship Mastery Circle