John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)
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Podcast Summary
In this profound episode, Jay sits down with internationally recognized psychic medium John Edward for an eye-opening exploration of grief, healing, and the survival of consciousness. Edward explains that people often seek him out thinking they want closure after losing a loved one, only to discover what they actually find is connection and understanding that love transcends the physical world. (02:50)
• Main Theme: Reframing grief as a path to deeper connection and understanding that healing comes not from "fixing" loss, but from recognizing the survival of consciousness and maintaining relationships beyond deathSpeakers
John Edward
John Edward is an internationally recognized psychic medium with over 40 years of experience who gained widespread recognition through his television show "Crossing Over." He has been scientifically studied at the University of Arizona as part of "The Afterlife Experiments" and has authored multiple books including his latest, "Chasing Evil," which chronicles his 30-year collaboration with an FBI agent on criminal investigations.
Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is the host of the "On Purpose" podcast, a former monk turned life coach, and bestselling author who explores themes of purpose, growth, and healing through conversations with thought leaders across various fields.
Key Takeaways
Nobody "Needs" a Reading - They Need Understanding
John emphasizes that people don't actually need psychic readings; they need understanding about the survival of consciousness and their continued connection to loved ones. (30:22) A reading can validate what someone already knows or believes, but the real work comes from developing your own understanding of energy and connection. John explains that his role is more as a teacher or educator helping people recognize that life and love are eternal, not as someone who will "fix" their grief.
Grief is the Other Side of Love
John uses the metaphor of a heart pillow - one side represents love, the other grief. (59:30) When we lose someone, the pillow flips from love to grief, but honoring our grief and feelings can get us back to the love side. This reframe helps people understand that grief isn't something to be eliminated but rather honored as evidence of deep connection. The goal isn't to stop grieving but to find ways to live with grief while still experiencing love and connection.
Say What You Need to Say While People Are Here
One of the most powerful preventative approaches to grief is having important conversations before it's too late. (54:47) John advocates for telling people how you feel about them regularly, discussing end-of-life wishes openly, and not waiting for "the right moment" to express love or resolve conflicts. He uses the phrase "in case you get abducted by aliens" with his children as a conversation starter for serious topics, helping normalize discussions about mortality and important feelings.
Trust Your Energetic Intuition in Daily Life
John encourages people to look at life through an "energetic lens" and pay attention to their intuitive feelings about situations and relationships. (18:42) When making decisions, he suggests tuning into whether something feels good or not good for you, rather than talking yourself out of those instincts due to logic or social expectations. This practice helps people make better-informed decisions and live more authentically without needing external validation from psychics or mediums.
Include Deceased Loved Ones in Your Daily Life
Rather than trying to "move on" from those who have passed, John advocates for actively including them in your life through storytelling, maintaining traditions, sharing their recipes, and talking about them regularly. (83:58) He explains that keeping deceased loved ones as three-dimensional figures through stories and memories maintains the bridge of connection. This approach helps transform grief from something that separates you from the deceased into something that keeps you connected to them.
Statistics & Facts
- John Edward has been doing psychic medium work for 40 years, starting from when he was 15 years old and had his first reading that put him on this path. (06:13)
- The scientific study John participated in at the University of Arizona called "The Afterlife Experiments" involved five mediums (John Edward, Anne Gaiman, Suzanne Northrop, George Anderson, and Laurie Campbell) and ruled out body language and verbal cues as explanations for the information they provided. (10:31)
- John has been collaborating with a retired FBI agent on criminal cases for 30 years, which became the basis for his book "Chasing Evil" - though he emphasizes he didn't solve the cases but provided information that the agent used to solve them. (92:09)
