Val Ryan, a lifelong psychic, rediscovered her abilities after a near-death experience and has since devoted herself to helping others through spiritual guidance, mediumship, and End of Life Coaching. Her journey began with childhood visions and grew into a passion for exploring tarot, numerology, and more. Today, she combines her experiences to support those seeking comfort and understanding in life’s most profound moments.
Read all about her in this Psychics4U.net interview.
Table of Contents
- Early Psychic Awareness
- Losing and Rediscovering My Path
- Building My Psychic Toolbox
- My Psychic Calling
- End of Life Coaching
- Contact Val Ryan
Early Psychic Awareness
What was it like growing up with psychic abilities?
I’ve been psychic all of my life. I can remember as far back as age three and knowing about spirits, fairies, time travel and reincarnation. With all of these friends and my wonderous view of life, I was a very happy toddler. When I spoke about these things to my Mom, she would say, “Don’t be silly,” or “You’re being ridiculous.” I went on to St. Matthews Catholic elementary school where the nuns, if I brought up anything contrary to their tenets, would say, “Shut up,” or “Blasphemy!” So, I stopped talking about it and my hopes and abilities were dashed, more and more, as each year passed.
Losing and Rediscovering My Path
How did your near-death experience change your life and help you find your true path?
Without encouragement or guidance, I lost track of my true self and my true path. By senior year in public high school, I was an atheist who began drinking and drugging in an attempt to outrun my depression. This continued until I was twenty-nine years old, when in August, 1990, I swallowed 130 pills. I didn’t want to die so much as I wanted to go Home. I had a Near Death Experience (NDE) and went to the Light. It was a glorious, glowing white light that emanated from a circle of light beings, with me at the center of this council, which was deciding my fate. I wanted to stay and said so, but then the glowing light of Grandma Ryan came forth and said, “Wait a minute, toots, you still have a lot of work to do down there, including making sure my son comes through okay.” The nano-second I heard that my Dad needed me, I agreed and was sucked back into my body, which was in an emergency room bay on life support.
Not knowing any other way, I went back to my old life working in corporate administrative and managerial jobs. After job hopping for several years, I finally realized this profession was not for me. All of my senses are hyper-sensitive, so the fluorescent lights greatly fatigued my eyes and the noise of computers, printers and mega-printers, were mind numbing. It wasn’t the job that was wrong. It was wrong for me to be in that job. I didn’t belong in an office. I didn’t know where I belonged, but I was intent on finding my true place in this world.
Building My Psychic Toolbox
How did you start exploring spirituality and building your psychic abilities?
I did know that going back to the Catholic church was not an option for me. Even as a child, I didn’t believe repetition and harsh discipline would help me learn more about the love and light within each of us and that is all around us. So, I started with what I liked about spirituality in childhood and that was the Ouija board I got for Christmas when I was six years old. It was still in my parent’s attic where I had left it years before. I went and got it down and after several hits and misses, I was able to contact Grampa. After making this connection, I knew I was on the right track and began learning everything I could about new age modalities and taught myself tarot, numerology, Feng Shui, dream interpretation and so much more as time and my studies went on. I call it my psychic toolbox.
My Psychic Calling
What led you to start offering psychic readings and helping others?
In 1999, I went to see a Psychic Medium named Arlene in the spiritual community of Cassadaga, FL. She said, “While all the gifts you’ve learned are good and useful, you’re a Channel with direct access to the Divine. You can communicate directly with those on the other side.” I was surprised by this, still being so far from that three year old who knew and felt so much. Taking a leap of faith, I decided to offer, for one year, a free medium reading to anyone who wanted it. And, I got pretty good at it. By 2001, I was confident in my ability and started Ryan Spirit. I got business cards and brochures and was on my way. I have learned so much along my soul’s journey, including being childlike; my three year old self’s freedom is back and I’m following my bliss, helping others find theirs. I have peace of mind, body and spirit.
End of Life Coaching
What motivated you to provide End of Life Coaching and support for those transitioning?
My latest endeavor is End of Life Coaching (EOLC). I have helped many family members, and friends help their parent’s, crossover peacefully. I tell them that they are going to heaven where they will be embraced by all of their loved ones. This service is for anyone who has end of life or afterlife questions or who may be fearful of dying. I provide comfort, support and understanding to the client, easing their mind and smoothing their transition. Also, this is for any loved ones or caregivers who may be grappling with this delicate discussion.
And yes, Dad passed quietly at home on the morning of September 15, 2004, while Mom was out walking her dog. All of my family’s prayers were answered; for him to make a smooth and painless transition. In fact, I helped birth him to the other side during that summer. I sat with him on Sundays while Mom went to church and grocery shopping. I talked to him about what heaven was like and what to expect. He started reaching out his hand in the air above his bed, as if to take somebody’s hand. It was his oldest sister’s, my Aunt Rose, and he didn’t understand why he couldn’t grab hold of it. I explained that when the time was right, he would grasp her hand and be guided to Heaven. And, I spoke of all the family and friends he would see again. He was the happiest to hear that he would walk straight into his mother’s arms. It remains the greatest honor of my life to have served him in this way.
Contact Val Ryan
Val Ryan
Spiritual Consultant
Psychic Medium, Life Coach
803.750.7117
www.ryanspirit.com
val@ryanspirit.com
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