We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful DeEtte Stewart (Please dont use in article). We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with DeEtte below.
DeEtte, appreciate you joining us today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – walk us through the story?
Back in 2019, I was advised to retire from my nursing job. At first, I couldn’t believe it as I relied on my nursing job for my living expenses. The prospect of relying solely on my side job seemed daunting.
I started applying for spring season events in December of that same year. I had 36 engagements lined up, primarily workshops and gallery exhibitions. However, I felt an inner urge to cancel all my commitments during this time. After some contemplation, I decided to withdraw half of the scheduled events.
On February 10, 2020, my daughter gave me an unattractive scrub top as a gift, telling me this was the last one I would wear and requesting me to retire. She had noticed my regular complaints about my job and expressed her concerns. This gift made me realize that I needed to step away from work. Since I worked for an agency, bidding goodbye was relatively easy.
Less than two weeks later, the pandemic struck. I stood by my decision to retire and didn’t look back. Uncertain about my future, I began a new business venture, as the pandemic canceled all events, leaving me with no means of earning money. Despite the uncertainty, I trusted my decision, which ultimately paid off.
DeEtte, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
“My name is DeEtte, and I am a psychic medium and medical intuitive. I am also a teacher of psychic mediumship development and life coaching. However, this was only sometimes my primary vocation. I was a nurse for 21 years before my life became what it is now.”
I have been aware of the spiritual realm since the beginning of my life. I was born with this knowledge and often shared things that a child should not know, which led to people telling me that I didn’t know everything.
When I was nine, my grandmother was placed in the hospital, and due to my age, I was not allowed to visit her. During her time in the hospital, I had a dream in which she appeared to me. We walked through the hospital hallways and talked. She did most of the talking while I looked around. Eventually, we arrived at a door that she had opened. Inside the room, I saw an older woman connected to oxygen and IVs with her eyes closed as if she were sleeping. My grandmother asked me who I thought the woman was. I looked at her and told her I thought it was her. Then she asked me, “But who am I?” I remember feeling confused and unsure. She then explained the concept of the body and the soul. She said that her body was no longer functioning and that her soul had chosen to leave it. She told me that I could communicate with souls and not fear it. This is something I have encountered throughout my life.
When I woke up, I told my mom that grandma had passed away, and again I heard, “DeEtte, you don’t know everything,” then the phone rang. After that, I dreamt about many people’s deaths. This always gave me comfort, knowing about it before it happened.
I spent much of my youth afraid of what I could not see in the dark. I didn’t have anyone who could tell me what was happening, and I was scared to tell anyone about it.
As I got older, my psychic abilities became stronger. I went through periods of self-development, learning the art of Tarot, runes, pendulums, and Ouija boards, and took a few small classes along the way. Life was a real struggle. I always knew things without understanding how I knew them, and I felt crazy.
In my 40s, I decided to take a more serious look into the world of psychic mediumship and enter a giant arena for classes. I learned about my abilities and how to control them. I became certified in psychic mediumship and then learned how to teach others.
I continued to work as a nurse as I followed this path. I always felt deeply connected to my patients, and I believed that my ability to tune in to them and pick up on even the most minor changes in their bodies was due to my training as a reiki master/teacher. However, after my certification, everything changed. I began to tune into my patients unknowingly and sense the most minor occurrences within their bodies. I could even feel the symptoms of underlying conditions. While most people would consider this an added skill to my career, it was the opposite for me. I had been trained only to consider the facts about someone rather than relying on intuition. However, I found it increasingly difficult to ignore my intuition, and work became a painful place for me to be. I didn’t know what was happening and felt I needed someone to turn to for guidance.
Through reading, I discovered that I was a medical intuitive, and I further developed my clairsentient skills through practice. With 21 years of experience in nursing and a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology, I was able to hone this skill. In 2020, I retired from nursing and began my journey worldwide as a psychic medium.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
In the summer of 2019, I heard a persistent message that I should do a radio show. I struggled with this thought, initially pushing it away and saying no, that it wouldn’t be for me. At that time, I wasn’t afraid of people knowing who I was; I was already doing what I do on a part-time basis. However, the idea of public speaking was terrifying to me. But somehow, the universe or spirit kept pushing me to consider it.
In December of the same year, I wore a mask and went to the local metaphysical store to do readings. At some point during the day, the store manager told me that she felt I would be doing a radio show soon. I immediately told her no way would happen and dismissed the idea again.
The store manager posted on Facebook the following week about someone wanting to start a radio station and needing a host for a free weekly show. Without hesitation, I messaged him. After sending the message, I couldn’t help but wonder about my impulsive action. It was never my intention, but to my surprise, he agreed. It felt like fate had a hand in it.
I received a microphone and radio setup from my son as a gift for my birthday, and he also helped me set up a small studio in his basement for practice. I also had weekly practice sessions with Todd, the station manager. Even though it should have only taken a few weeks to be ready to go live, I was filled with fear and anxiety.
In May 2020, Todd surprised me. I thought we would be practicing, but instead, he told me I was ready, and he hit the “go live” button. I jumped in and did it. My show was two hours long. After that first show, I rebranded what I would do and reached out to have guests.
For three years, I hosted a live show on Monday mornings. The show format included a 30-minute segment where I spoke from the spirit, followed by a one-hour interview with a guest, and ended with a 5-card stud reading. The show was streamed live on the air and Facebook, later becoming a podcast. Over time, the show gained popularity, with approximately 1200 people downloading it weekly to listen. I was deeply honored when people at events sought me out to share how the show had impacted their lives.
In September 2023, I discovered that the station was closing down and that my final show would be on the last Monday of the month. I felt devastated for myself, the family we had formed at the station, and our loyal listeners who tuned in every week.
After that last show, a woman contacted me and said I wasn’t finished. She owned Edge magazine and had her radio show. She was creating a new station for live and podcast. She wasn’t going to let me walk away. It took a few weeks, but I eventually agreed. At first, I didn’t want anything to do with the other show, so I gave it an entirely new name. This was my way of honoring what was. However, the latest show felt wrong.
In January 2024, I reverted to the old name “Schooled thru Spirit” for the show. With this change, I’ve moved away from weekly interviews and focused on living in consciousness and enlightening lives through messages from spirit.
The network has just over 300 downloads, a far cry from where I was before. I know that the old had to be dismantled for me to allow change within my work and broaden the messages of hope and understanding. It may take another year before we are noticed on the same scale, but I know we will get there.
Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?
Throughout my life, I have come across many books that have aided me on my journey. The first is the Celestine Prophecy series by James Redfield. These books opened my eyes to a truth that I knew deep down, even though they were set in fiction. The next book was The Afterlife of Billy Fingers by Annie Kagan, a true story written by her brother, who had passed away. It truly helped me understand that every life has a purpose.
I read all the books by James Van Praagh, John Edward, and Sylvia Browne, and each book contributed to my understanding of who I am and why I do what I do.
Sara Landon’s books “Wisdom of the Council” and “Anna, Grandmother of Jesus” (not a religious book but a way of life), as well as Maureen St. Germaine’s 5D series books, have initiated a new evolution in me. These recent reads have captivated my interest and expanded my understanding of what is possible and existing.
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