Chris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, Illinois

Chris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, IllinoisChris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, IllinoisChris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, Illinois

Chris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, Illinois

Chris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, IllinoisChris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, IllinoisChris McBrien Psychic Medium Shaman in Galena, Illinois
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In short, I was born with my abilities that came out when I was 4 years old in a profound spiritual experience. I was fortunate to be born into an ethnic group called "The People of the Cures", a Northern Irish shamanic culture that encourages, trains and specializes in specific metaphysical gifts. While some may be good at dowsing (locating water using dowsing rods), curing varying illnesses through energy work and many other psychic gifts, many of us like me have the gift of mediumship. I grew up being encouraged and trained in my gift thanks to my grandparents and family, my grandmother being a renowned medium herself. I also have also spent over twelve years  in two major religious orders being trained in my abilities as well as spiritual counseling while also being in selfless service as well as decades of experience simply being in and using my gifts for others on a daily or weekly basis depending on what phase of my training. I also had a Near Death Experience (NDE) in 2011 that greatly enhanced my abilities in extraordinary ways beyond the typical gift of mediumship. I received notoriety from the University of Illinois' Dept. of Psychology's head in statement while at an event hosted by them at their location, the Allerton mansion, as being a legitimate medium. I have also received legitimacy through various publications and books such as New York Times Author Ashley Jordan's "The Unhappy Achiever: Rejecting the Good Girl Image and Reclaiming the Joy of Inner Fulfillment" as well as being on numerous podcasts around the country. And of course for proof of my expertise and authenticity, besides the afore mentioned, I have over 700 five start reviews on Google, Tripadviser, Facebook and Yelp that anyone may refer to. I have literally dedicated the majority of my life to honing my gift and utilizing it to service others just like you!


This is one of the most commonly asked questions before or after a reading with me. The short answer is is that while before my NDE  in 2011 I could, as a medium and psychic, get amazing details about the deceased, their existence as well as through messages and predictions, after my NDE the the details were heightened to a whole new level that my clients who have seen other mediums will tell me they've never seen before. Basically, I can see details on the other side just like I see them here. Also, while many with similar abilities may receive messages and details, after my NDE and coupled with my training I can go wherever I need to to find your loved ones, the deceased vs. simply hoping to receive something. That means I can go wherever I need to find without having to wait around to get from so I am not limited to simply 'what I get'. 

As far as what it was like, it was beyond words in scope and profound spiritual connection. I have made numerous appearances and videos to describe what I experience and these are still available on my FB page. At some point I will put more here, but you are always welcome to ask. However, in your own reading and in communicating with your loved ones you will also get to find out from them firsthand and ask questions of them! 


It's really about when you are ready.  For the grief process itself and from witnessing that process within myself and others, I would suggest at least a few weeks or a few months. When you feel a sincere desire is the right point for you to reach out to them. Otherwise, having been dead and gone through the process myself, I will say that in the transcended state after death we are expanded in consciousness enough to most definitely be connected to the living and most definitely are ready faster than than those still emboidied! Inhibitions, fear and patterns that hold us back fall away during and after death and it is often their spiritual transmissions to us through our subconscious that motivate us to make an appointment to talk to them in the first place! So, if you're feeling a strong pull to communicate with them, chances are they are helping that along and are basically sending you the message that it's time to talk! 


They will all serve you well! I'm not just saying that. Please think about this: if I can expand my consciousness across the Universe to contact, identify in detail and relay communications with your loved one then doing a Zoom or phone call with you a few hours or a continent away is kind of a cake walk. It's also important for you to feel connected, and for some in person works best while others think that's good but will also do a Zoom or phone call too because they'll still feel all the energy from their reading. It's really up to you, as from my side I will still be giving/ sending you al the energy, feelings and blessings from them no matter whether you are in front of me physically or on a Zoom screen or phone and through the ether a few hours or half day away. Energy travels from soul to soul in the space within that we all share as one Consciousness becoming aware of itself. And that's nearly direct as I can say that. So in person, Zoom or phone works just fine. 


Validated and uncondtionally loving connection to your loved ones on the other side as well as comforting, confirmational, transformational messages from them. This is my fundamental purpose in my life as well as my promise to conitinue as per my agreement to come back made during my NDE. I will always great you with love, respect and make you feel comfortable in a trauma informed environment as well as making sure we cover as much ground as possible with your loved ones to utilize your time. Your loved ones on the other side love you, and you will feel that love from them as well as myself. Mediumship as well as the journey of life itself is about love. During your reading your loved ones will give you exactly what you need to be as happy as possible in this life past our likes or dislikes and exactly as needed. That's why I will always tell my clients that my job in mediumship is to tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. I am bound to the truth. I work for them as a direct conduit and must tell you exactly what they tell me. They love us undonditionally and want to tell us exactly what is needed in their transcendant state. I will make you you know it's them with many confirmations unique to them.  Essentially my abilities allow me to not just receive from them, but to go where they are, describe how they look, their personalities, mannerisms, what's in their homes when they were alive, habits, jobs, likes and dislikes and much more. Each connection is unique. They may not give us what we fantasize hearing but they will more than make up for it in the details they give us so you know it's definitely them. Then, messages. Lot's of messsages about your life, your kids, your relationships and psychic messages about the future through their guidance and my abilities...sky's the limit. Always the things you need to hear most. They want to help us be happier. They want to help us be fully in our Purpose. Please bring something to record with such as a notebook or audio recorder. They will give you lots of details you may miss at first and will catch the second listen!


Validated and uncondtionally loving connection to your loved ones on the other side as well as comforting, confirmational, transformational messages from them. This is my fundamental purpose in my life as well as my promise to conitinue as per my agreement to come back made during my NDE. I will always great you with love, respect and make you feel comfortable in a trauma informed environment as well as making sure we cover as much ground as possible with your loved ones to utilize your time. Your loved ones on the other side love you, and you will feel that love from them as well as myself. Mediumship as well as the journey of life itself is about love. During your reading your loved ones will give you exactly what you need to be as happy as possible in this life past our likes or dislikes and exactly as needed. That's why I will always tell my clients that my job in mediumship is to tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. I am bound to the truth. I work for them as a direct conduit and must tell you exactly what they tell me. They love us undonditionally and want to tell us exactly what is needed in their transcendant state. I will make you you know it's them with many confirmations unique to them.  Essentially my abilities allow me to not just receive from them, but to go where they are, describe how they look, their personalities, mannerisms, what's in their homes when they were alive, habits, jobs, likes and dislikes and much more. Each connection is unique. They may not give us what we fantasize hearing but they will more than make up for it in the details they give us so you know it's definitely them. Then, messages. Lot's of messsages about your life, your kids, your relationships and psychic messages about the future through their guidance and my abilities...sky's the limit. Always the things you need to hear most. They want to help us be happier. They want to help us be fully in our Purpose. Please bring something to record with such as a notebook or audio recorder. They will give you lots of details you may miss at first and will catch the second listen!


Yes! I would ask that you ask me first out of politenss. If your psychic medium reading is in person Audio recording or writing things down is great! Please no video recording in person, but if we are doing Zoom I'm okay with that as it's not a camera overtly in my face. Often clients will tell me later how they caught so many details later that gave further validation and needed knowledge that at first flew over their heads...especially when they listen to it even later in time. Some clients have been recording me for over a decade and will tell me at their next reading how what I said then is still relevant now and events prediccted far into the future are now unfolding in real time! 


The Archangel Michael has been my guide since before I was born into this lifetime which is why I was given that name as my middle name at birth. Michael has also been my guide in my past lives as well. When we do an Archangel Michael reading, the majority of the reading will be me as a direct conduit of this entity. These readings can be energetically and emotionally intense in very positive ways. Please be sure to bring an audio recorder as you will not be able to write fast enough. There will be a LOT of information. While at times if needed or requested we may utilize Michael for other readings including generaly mediumship readings or past lives readings, this reading is where Michael is the focus. This does not mean we can't talk to your loved ones as Michael will sometimes bring them in to speak with you for connection and closure. There is often a psychic element to these readings of course as Michael is prone to speak about the far future as well as the immediate present. These readings are not for the faint of heart. While in my normal readings information is very direct to utilize your time and we will always get to the most important things in your life, Michael is more direct on multiple levels and does not have the same candor as a person, so the information is delivered quickly and hyper detailed...and I'm very detailed as is evdient in my reviews. However, this is on an entirely differnt level. These, alongside my general readings that are open to all communications and my past lives readings, are my most popular readings. All my readings are transformative as the deceased and Michael want to give you comfort as well as the guidance to help make you truly happy, healed and aligned in your Purpose, so please know that Michael will give you extraodinary validation and guidance on your journey!




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