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Rev. Colleen Irwin

Guiding You to Thrive Through Life’s Transitions

Uncomfortable Conversations

Uncomfortable conversations sometimes have to happen and we are not always ready for them.  Some topics are hard to talk about—but that doesn’t mean we should avoid them. Grief, aging, identity, fear, boundaries—these are all part of the human and spiritual experience. This space is for truth-telling, not sugar-coating. I hold space for the raw, the real, and the often-overlooked, because growth begins when we stop pretending and start getting honest—with ourselves and each other.

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#Uncomfortable Conversations

Not Everyone Looks Forward to Thanksgiving

November 22, 2025November 24, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Not everyone looks forward to Thanksgiving.   Some people, myself included, associate the holiday not as a joyous one but one to survive.   This

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#Uncomfortable Conversations

Do you need to conquer fear?

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Learn to conquer fear Fears are a common part of life. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid your fears completely. The sweet

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Dark Night
#Uncomfortable Conversations

Navigating Your Dark Night of the Soul

November 2, 2025October 21, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

While the journey is deeply personal, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Lean on trusted friends, supportive partners, or spiritual mentors who honor your process.

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Passive Aggressive
#Uncomfortable Conversations

Passive Aggressive Behavior in Yourself

October 29, 2025October 30, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Are You Passive Aggressive? There are different communication styles and tendencies. Some people are quite assertive. They say what they want and they

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choosing connection
#Uncomfortable Conversations

Choosing Connection in a Disconnected World

October 26, 2025October 27, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Disconnection may be the root of chaos and harm, but conscious choice—the act of feeding the good wolf—remains our most powerful antidote.

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#Uncomfortable Conversations

Understanding Evil: A Spiritual Inquiry

October 24, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Understanding evil is uncomfortable but necessary. It exists as both energy and action, amplified by human choice and disconnection.

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#Uncomfortable Conversations

The First Steps to Change are Hardest

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

The First Step to Change is to Recognize it is Needed The first steps to changing your life are the hardest.   They feel

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What Is the Soul?

October 8, 2025October 3, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Each of us has a soul—an essence that is ours alone. It exists before parents, family, or society shape who we are.

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In the world of spiritual work, angels are often a topic both cherished and quietly avoided. Image of an angel standing in a sunset.
#Uncomfortable Conversations

Angels and Loved Ones: Understanding the Subtle Differences

September 14, 2025August 23, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

In the world of spiritual work, angels are often a topic both cherished and quietly avoided.

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Senator Schumer: We Demand Action, Not Just Words

September 10, 2025 By Rev. Colleen Irwin

Senator Schumer, the time for passivity is over. We demand that you, and all our leaders, act decisively to restore faith in the democracy you’ve sworn to protect.

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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


#TalkWithColleen #MediumshipDevelopment #GuidedBySpirit
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 had an amazing reading from Colleen, and this wonderfully gifted lady is truly awesome!!!   She gave a really ong and true reading and everything she passed onto me was definitely from my family and I had 100% validation.  I could never thank Colleen enough for bringing our worlds closer together.  It has brought so much comfort to ALL my family and that is truly priceless!   If you are lucky enough to get a message through Colleen you will be very very blessed!!!   Lots of love and light and thank you again.

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