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Rev. Colleen Irwin

Guiding You to Thrive Through Life’s Transitions

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The human experience.  We’re here to live the full spectrum—joy, struggle, grief, growth, and everything in between. Being human isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, feeling deeply, and learning from the messiness of life. Our experiences shape us—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I hold space for those moments when life feels too big or too heavy, and I offer tools to help you move through it with compassion and clarity. You’re not broken—you’re becoming.

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What is spiritual shaming? It’s the act of making someone feel inadequate, unworthy, or “less evolved” Image of the word Shame in scabble tiles on a red background.
#Human Experience

What Is Spiritual Shaming? Let’s Talk About the Quiet Harm It Causes

September 19, 2025September 17, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

What Is Spiritual Shaming? Let’s Talk About the Quiet Harm It Causes What is spiritual shaming? It’s the act of making someone feel

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no-contact is tough. Photo of Colleen Irwin and her son Nicholas Demos.
#Human Experience

No-Contact: The Things We Didn’t Say

September 17, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Now, my son and I are in no contact. The silence between us is deafening. There are so many things I wish I could say, words full of love, apology, and hope.

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I am often asked how can I meditate and still be angry?  Isn't meditation the way to get rid of the anger?  Image of a woman struggling to meditate.
#Human Experience

Can I Meditate and Still Be Angry at What’s Happening?

September 8, 2025May 22, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Can I Meditate and Still Be Angry at What’s Happening? I am often asked how can I meditate and still be angry?  Isn’t

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successful road
#Human Experience

The Successful Road to Spiritual Wellness

September 6, 2025September 9, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Successful Road for You There is more than one successful road to spiritual wellness.   Have you made several, unsuccessful efforts to achieve spiritual

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How we experience the divine is unique to each of us. Image of a woman sitting contiplative
#Human Experience

How I Experience the Divine

September 2, 2025September 3, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

For me, the answer isn’t either/or—it’s both.

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The Labor We Don’t Always See. Image of a sunflower in the sunlight
#Human Experience

The Labor We Don’t Always See

September 1, 2025May 21, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

The Labor We Don’t Always See Today I want to talk about the labor we don’t always see.  Labor Day began as a

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This year I reach the 1,500 blog post milestone. There was a time that I thought 500 posts was amazing. Now this number is.
#Human Experience

1,500 Blog Post Reflection

August 25, 2025September 3, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

This year I reach the 1,500 blog post milestone. There was a time that I thought 500 posts was amazing. Now this number is.

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Finding energy in our day to day lives can be complicated.  When life feels busy, it’s easy to believe we need to push harder to keep up. Image of a woman washing dishes in a sleek modern kitchen
#Human Experience

Meditation in Motion: Finding Energy Through Presence

August 24, 2025August 23, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Finding energy in our day to day lives can be complicated.  When life feels busy, it’s easy to believe we need to push harder to keep up.

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Is my loved one at peace?
#Human Experience

Is My Loved One at Peace?

August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Is My Loved One at Peace? Yes. Your loved one is at peace. One of the most common questions people ask mediums is

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Are multiple timelines real? Image of a sign marker pointing into multiple directions.
#Human Experience

Are Multiple Timelines Real?

August 14, 2025August 13, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Whether or not multiple timelines exist as literal realities, embracing the idea opens your mind to the mystery and magic of life.

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YouTube Video UCyqiREJNkKCEenfDWeTozCQ_ZrzeawgH5Uc After years of walking with Spirit and teaching others to do the same, I’ve put it all into this book.
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After years of walking with Spirit and teaching others to do the same, I’ve put it all into this book.
Guided by Spirit is available now—and it’s just $20.25 this week!
Grab a cup of tea, find a quiet moment, and dive in.

Order here:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/colleen-irwin/guided-by-spirit/paperback/product-2mj5vj7.html?q=colleen+irwin&page=1&pageSize=4


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Rev. Colleen Irwin is a natural-born medium, author, and spiritual teacher dedicated to helping others connect with Spirit and develop their own intuitive abilities. With a passion for mentorship, she creates safe and supportive spaces for spiritual growth, offering practical guidance rooted in real-world experience.

An engaging speaker, Colleen blends wisdom, humor, and authenticity to make deep spiritual concepts accessible and relatable. Whether through her books, workshops, or public talks, she inspires audiences to embrace their own journey with confidence and trust.

Colleen is based in Rochester, NY, and is actively involved in the spiritual community, teaching, writing, and leading development circles. Her mission is simple yet profound: to help others feel seen, valued, and empowered on their spiritual path.

To learn more about how I can help you, please visit my website at  www.TalkWithColleen.com.
As you continue to engage with your intuition, it will grow stronger. Let’s put it to the test!

In this video, you'll have four chances to tune in. Each time, an object will appear on the screen. Take a deep breath, focus, and sense where it’s placed. Seven seconds later, the answer will be revealed. Trust your instincts!

How many did you get right? Let me know in the comments—but don’t spoil the answers for others!

#ListenToYourIntuition #mediumshipdevelopment #intuitiveliving #IntuitiveMind #intuitiontest #IntuitionIsPowerful #IntuitionJourney #Intuition #IntuitionAwareness #IntuitionChallenge #talkwithcolleen
Just giving a little love to all the events I have done over the years!   More exciting things are coming in 2025!
As you continue to engage with your intuition, it will grow stronger. Let’s put it to the test!

In this video, you'll have four chances to tune in. Each time, an object will appear on the screen. Take a deep breath, focus, and sense where it’s placed. Seven seconds later, the answer will be revealed. Trust your instincts!

How many did you get right? Let me know in the comments—but don’t spoil the answers for others!

#ListenToYourIntuition #mediumshipdevelopment #intuitiveliving #IntuitiveMind #intuitiontest #IntuitionIsPowerful #IntuitionJourney #Intuition #IntuitionAwareness #IntuitionChallenge #plymouthspiritualistchurch #rochestermedium #rocmetaphysical #talkwithcolleen
💫 Strengthen your intuition in just 2 minutes! 💫

You'll have 4 chances to tune in—trust yourself and focus. Even if you get it wrong, you're building your intuitive muscle (yes, even I get them wrong sometimes!).

Did you get it right? Let me know in the comments—just don’t reveal the answer! 👇

🔗 Learn more about intuition: www.TalkWithColleen.com

#talkwithcolleen #intuition #trustyourgut #spiritualgrowth #somethingtothinkabout
Introduction of Colleen Irwin.
A Mediumship Gallery is an opportunity to experience the power of Evidential Mediumship.  Evidential Mediumship sole purpose is to help you overcome any skepticism you might have about our ability to communicate with your loved ones.  You have free will.  You can do with the information what you like from a greeting — including ignoring it.  It is a good idea to say a prayer before entering to ask your departed loved ones to join us.

What to expect in a Gallery Reading with Rev. Colleen Irwin.  For more information on Mediumship, please visit my website at www.TalkWithColleen.com
On Monday, January 8th we hosted an evening of building vision boards for 2024.   Thank you everyone who joined us on this journey.

See our calendar for upcoming classes, and workshops on our website at www.plymouthspiritualist.org.   Please join us on Sunday's at 10:30 for worship service.
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I would have to say that when it comes to Colleen, I am extremely grateful. I first walked into her development circle last September and I must say that my nerves were a “bit” on edge. I put the word bit in quotes, because as soon as I stepped foot in the door I had the warmest, welcome and hello I could ever ask for. The nerves quickly dissipated. Colleen’s knowledge, support, and accuracy is remarkable to say the least. I have complete faith in her word and teachings, as I have seen how far I have come and how much I have learned. She leads by example, and I respect and have faith in her abilities; not only as a Psychic Medium, but as a teacher as well.

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"Spiritual growth is not about having all the answers. It's about embracing the questions and exploring all the possibilities." Rev. Colleen Irwin

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