The Reluctant Medium

Are you doing all of the fertility things (diet, avoiding "bad" things, following your doc's recommendations, etc) and still feel like something is missing? Do you often go down the "what if" rabbit hole or freak out at seemingly small things? Is...

Author: Maria T Rothenburger, PhD

Have you ever wondered if you have a gift? Are you curious about phenomena like psychics and ghosts? Perhaps you can't figure out why you just "know" things.Maria T. Rothenburger, PhD is the host of The Reluctant Medium Podcast. She's a mental health therapist who was surprised by the souls of two babies who spontaneously came to her. Years later, she reluctantly began training in mediumship and hasn't looked back since.Her curiosity for the unexplained has continued to fuel her desire to know more. Welcome to exploring the World of the Weird along with The Reluctant Medium! Episodes drop weekly on Thursday mornings (PT).
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Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: A Journey into Sufism with Salima Adelstein
Episode 76
Thursday, 19 February, 2026

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Reluctant Medium Podcast, hosted by Dr. Maria Rothenburger. This time, spiritual healer Salima Adelstein joins us to share essential wisdom and techniques from Sufism that provide a much-needed balm for our weary souls. In a world full of literal and metaphorical storms, Salima discusses her transformative journey from special education to discovering alternative healing and the essence of Sufism—including 'dying before you die' and the practice of remembrance. From hearing the inner voice of the Divine to understanding life’s deeper purposes, this episode is packed with soul-soothing insights. And yes, there's even a bit of Care Bear magic mentioned! Tune in to learn how to find inner peace and love, even in the midst of life’s chaos. Check the show notes for Salima's free 'Five Cs of Inner Truth' video series!The Five C’s of Inner TruthReceive 5 free short Sufi wisdom videos re: Consciousness, Connection, Clarity, Cultivation, Commitment—to help you tune into your heart’s deeper guidance on a daily basis. (It’s FREE!) https://sufi.net/5C