Jennifer Lisa Vest is a scientist, philosopher, and intuitive. She holds a PhD in Indigenous Philosophy from UC Berkeley, an MA in History from Howard, and a BA in Physics from Hampshire College. Her first career was as a philosophy professor at Seattle University and the University of Central Florida. Spiritually, Vest is a Medical Intuitive, an Akashic Records reader, a certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique practitioner, and a Master Reiki practitioner, and has been trained in the traditions of African American Hoodoo., Native American Sweatlodge, Jamaican Revivalism, Trinidadian Shango, and Spiritualism from community elders.
Books:
- The Ethical Psychic: A Beginner’s Guide to Healing with Integrity, Avoiding Unethical Encounters, and Using Your Gifts for Good
Website: drvestmedicalintuitive.com
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Transcript and summary of this interview
Interview recorded October 7, 2023.
Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
- 00:05:40 – Childhood Experiences with Spirits and Mediumship
- 00:10:31 – Helping Stuck Souls Cross Over
- 00:15:33 – Simultaneous Lifetimes
- 00:20:35 – The Unsustainability of Society and Potential Collapse
- 00:25:43 – The Importance of Being of Service in Spiritual Work
- 00:30:36 – Indigenous Apprenticeship Programs
- 00:35:22 – Dangers of Pretending to be a Medicine Person
- 00:40:16 – Preparing for an Altered State Experience
- 00:44:59 – The Importance of Humility in Psychic Work
- 00:49:40 – Importance of Humility and Sensitivity to Client Needs
- 00:54:02 – Client Needs vs Practitioner’s Perspective
- 00:58:18 – Tapping into Higher Sources
- 01:02:58 – The Vulnerability of Mediums
- 01:07:54 – Risks of Mediumship and Channeling
- 01:13:09 – Causes of Mental Illness in Indigenous Contexts
- 01:18:04 – Financial Responsibility in the Spiritual Community
- 01:22:57 – The Ethics of Charging for Healing Services
- 01:27:42 – The Harm of Brutal Honesty
- 01:32:28 – Ethics of Controlling Others with Magic
- 01:37:21 – Ethical Use of Spiritual Gifts, Misuse of Spiritual Gifts and Sexual Energy
- 01:42:12 – Spiritual Affair and its Consequences
- 01:47:01 – Assisting Spirits in Crossing Over
- 01:51:53 – Interference with Spirits
- 01:56:44 – The Phenomenon of “Walk-Ins”
- 02:01:31 – Choosing Teachers and Company
- 02:06:24 – Examining Influences and Doing Emotional Work
- 02:11:09 – The Harm of Inaccurate Readings and Lack of Compassion
- 02:15:53 – Becoming a Hollow Bone & Living a Balanced Life
- 02:20:43 – The Importance of Balance in Healing
- 02:25:41 – Exploring the Connection between Quantum Physics and Spirituality
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