#038 Answers From Spirit Noah

Welcome to a deep-dive recap and exploration of an extraordinary episode from Life With Ghosts — "LET'S CHAT! #038 Answers From Spirit Noah." In this unique edition, host Stephen Berkley invites trance medium Niko Kapoutsos to share insights, experiences, and wisdom from his guide, Noah. The evening weaves together stories of seeking, the art of mediumship, and, most notably, spiritual messages delivered while in trance.

You’re about to read an in-depth journey through this eventful night, with explanations, memorable quotes, audience questions, and highlights from the session. If you’re interested in understanding the purpose of pain, the illusion of separation, soul contracts, and the nature of our connection with spirit, you’ll find this post both relatable and full of wisdom — told in a tone that is as welcoming as the chat itself.

Setting the Stage

It’s the start of another much-anticipated "Let's Chat" session on Life With Ghosts. The energy is buzzing — almost 300 people join the virtual room, eagerly awaiting an exploration into the mysterious space between the living and departed loved ones.

“Wow, this is going to be quite the event tonight. It's already almost 300 people...” — Stephen Berkley

Before things get rolling, Stephen lays down some ground rules, stressing the importance of staying muted to avoid disturbing Niko during trance. The anticipation is palpable; as we learn later, even a dog barking could snap a trance medium out of state.

About the Hosts and Guest

Stephen Berkley — The show's warm and curious host is on a personal journey, eager to learn from many spiritual teachers. He’s candid about his own hopes, doubts, and the moments of surprise he’s experienced in sessions with mediums.

Niko Kapoutsos — Tonight’s guest is both a teacher and a trance medium, as well as the author of the Threads of Infinity trilogy. Niko is not just any guest; he’s the mentor of a previous guest, Barbara Banner. His personality stands out, not just for his thick Queens accent but for his humility and authenticity.

“...I will introduce them to you after I vet them and feel like, okay, they have the goods. I'm not going to introduce you to anybody I think is not the real thing...” — Stephen Berkley

Niko is respected, not only as a medium but as a teacher who brings a sense of authenticity and trust — a rare quality in the sometimes-dubious world of mediumship.

Preparing for a Trance Mediumship Session

Before Niko enters the meeting, he spends several minutes in a breakout room preparing to go into trance. During this time, Stephen and co-host Gary riff and relax the crowd, sharing stories and expectations.

This detail is more than just background—it underscores how trance mediumship is both delicate and intentional.

“When Niko’s in trance, if there’s background noise, it could bring him right out of trance. So it’s really important for you to stay muted…”

What Is Trance Mediumship?

Many in the audience, like Stephen, come in with hopes — possibly to "speak" with departed loved ones or to receive proof of the afterlife. But Niko’s approach is unique, and so is his explanation.

He notes that it’s not the individual’s full personality or memory coming through, but their “essence.” The essence, as Noah later explains, is part of a larger whole, one that’s shared, interconnected, and always present. This concept challenges many of the popular ideas around mediumship.

“...it’s the essence of the departed person that’s coming through, not the... actually the person.” — Stephen Berkley

The Arrival of Noah

With everyone settled and ready, the trance deepens and soon, through Niko, Noah begins to speak.

“Greetings, my dear ones. First and foremost, I offer you our humble gratitude…” — Noah (through Niko)

Noah’s language is direct but gentle, full of reminders about our own strength, essence, and reasons for being. There’s a mix of comfort and challenge as he encourages listeners to trust that their essence is always guiding them, even when the intellect resists.

Big Spiritual Ideas: Essence, Loss, Pain, and Growth

Noah dives right into the heart of spiritual questions that have occupied humans for centuries:

• What is loss, if our essence is eternal?

• Why do we experience pain?

• How do we grow?

Let’s break these big ideas down:

Is Pain an Illusion?

Pain, Noah tells us, is an illusion. It arises from seeing ourselves and our lives "through the lens of the physical" rather than recognizing our true, eternal essence. When we remember we are, at our core, essence — spirit — pain transforms, and its grip loosens.

“My dear, pain is an illusion... Even those who have inflicted pain, they should be reverently honored. For it takes much courage for an essence to know they inflict pain upon another in physical form in order for them to learn and grow.” — Noah

Noah stresses that relationships, even painful ones, are chosen — contracts made before incarnation to serve our growth.

The True Nature of Loss

One of the most touching moments is the discussion about the loss of loved ones. Stephen, ever the honest seeker, challenges Noah:

“I don’t make love to my wife’s essence. So tell me how that’s not a powerful loss for me if I lose her.”

Noah’s answer is nuanced: physical expressions of love — hugs, intimacy — are unique to our earthly realm and are precious. Yet, at the deeper essence level, no separation is possible. Our connections run deeper than the physical, and our bonds continue, albeit in new forms, beyond a single lifetime.

Navigating the Veil Between Realms

A central theme of the session is the veil—or barrier—between the human and spirit realms, and the sense of separation many feel.

“You once more perceiving our realm as being distant... This question arises from the concept of separation. Once more, you are forgetting you are an essence thereby never detached from our realm.”

Noah explains that historically, our sense of separation has grown as societies became more fearful and conditioned to rely on the physical mind for “protection.” The veil is real, but only to the extent we accept that separation is real.

So, how do we thin the veil?

Noah’s Practical Advice

• Focus on your breath.

• Embrace silence and stillness.

• Let go of the mind’s constant analysis in favor of intuitive knowing.

“The breath is your connection to our realm... the true remembrance occurs in silence.”

The Mind: Conscious, Intuitive, and Essence

The interplay between our conscious, analytical mind and our intuitive essence is central to communication with the spirit world.

Noah breaks it down:

• The conscious mind is loud, busy, and dominant in daily life.

• The intuitive mind is quieter, feeling-based, and opens in states of relaxation, meditation, and sleep.

“When you are within the sleep state, you are more receptive... This is the reception, the truth to your essence, to your [remembrance].”

The less wrapped up we are in thought, the more we make space for intuitive insight — for the voice of our essence.

What Happens When We Cross Over?

A question often asked: Do we stay ourselves after death, or merge into something greater?

Noah’s answer is paradigm-shifting:

• There is no “return” because the essence is never truly separated.

• Our essence exists in multiple forms, across multiple realms, not limited to one experience or timeline.

• The wisdom accumulated in life is instantly transmitted to our higher essence (like information syncing between devices).

“There is no end in either of these versions. There is growth, there is learning. It is a cycle. It is not as perceived in your realm, one linear lifetime which ends and the soul returns.”

Dream State and Parallel Selves

Dreams are more than random stories; they are a state where we commune with our higher selves, spirit, and even parallel versions of ourselves.

• In sleep, the intuitive mind awakens and receives guidance — not just from the departed, but from other aspects of us living different realities.

• This explains "guidance" or wisdom that seems to arrive in dreams or daydream moments.

Noah challenges the fear some have of spiritual communication, pointing out we already practice this in our dreams every night.

Our Spirit Team: Who’s Guiding Us?

Most people hope for—and sense—help from the unseen.

“Each of you has many essences assisting you... each possess a core [team] who have assisted since the birth first arrived, then shall remain until this physical cycle has come to its conclusion.”

Spirit teams help align us with our highest self, offering nudges through intuition and emotion. These teams consist not just of guides, but often loved ones who’ve passed, helping us feel less alone and guiding us back to remembrance of our essence.

Soul Contracts and Lessons of Growth

The discussion turns to one of the most difficult spiritual ideas: Why would anyone agree to a painful life? Why do some souls die young or face suffering?

Noah’s answer:

• The essence chooses experiences that bring unique lessons. Even parents who lose a child are given, through that pain, profound opportunities for growth, wisdom, and expansion.

• These contracts are acts of courage and love — not punishment.

“Rather than viewing it as a punishment from the Creator allow us to honor the courage of that essence…”

Soul contracts range from brief encounters to major relationships, with the aim to encourage growth, strength, and initiation into new understandings.

The World Today: Darkness, Awakening, and Purpose

Many in the audience express concern about the state of the world — war, pain, and upheaval.

Noah reframes the moment:

• We are not entering a dark age, but a period of great awakening.

• Many are incarnating on earth now already "awake," challenging old power structures and teaching others by example.

• Our presence in this era is not an accident: If you’re alive now, perhaps it’s to be part of the awakening — to remember, and help others remember, their essence.

“Rather than focus on the future events with concern or fear, ask yourselves, why are you still present? Perhaps you are meant to awaken, if you will, to assist those who are still struggling with belief.”

Extraterrestrials and Multidimensional Existence

In a fun twist, the topic turns to extraterrestrials.

• Why assume all our parallel existences are human?

• There exist multiple versions of us in all dimensions, including those we might label extraterrestrial.

• Contact with other beings is part of our collective growth. These beings, too, are aspects of love.

Despite the unknown, the message is clear: There is nothing to fear.

Collective Misunderstandings & The Power of Speaking Your Truth

Noah is asked, “What is the one misunderstanding the collective is ready to dissolve?”

The answer is simple but powerful:

“That you are human.”

Most suffering arises from believing we are only human, forgetting our deeper essence. When we remember, judgment, hate, and separation fall away.

How do we help shift the collective?

• Speak your truth.

• Let go of fear and concern over being ridiculed.

• Shine your essence brightly; others will notice and be inspired.

“Your journey is not based on the relationships or acceptance or status. That's ego, your humility, your vulnerability, your ability to love your truth. That's essence.”

Final Thoughts and Messages

As the chat draws to a close, Noah offers a heartfelt plea:

• What matters most is how we act tomorrow, not just what we’ve learned today.

• Release hatred, judgment, and ego striving.

• Allow the warmth of essence, love, and compassion to blossom in your daily life.

• Remember: Every person you judge is an essence, just like you, on their own journey.

“Allow your ego to be in the forefront of your existence. Or will you allow the warmth each of you have experienced in your heart today to remain there, to grow from within like a beacon guiding you back to your own self, your own loving essence in order to truly provide that in your realm.”

Takeaways for Reflection

• You are not just human. You are an eternal essence.

• Pain and loss are opportunities for growth, not punishments.

• Our spirit guides and teams are always close, aligning us to our highest selves.

• The state of the world is a sign of awakening, not decline.

• Speaking your truth and living from your essence has ripple effects across all dimensions.

• Even horrific experiences, both personally and globally, carry the seeds for awakening, compassion, and expansion.

Closing Thoughts

If you left this conversation with more questions, that’s natural. As Noah shared, the quest isn't to know everything, but to trust, to surrender, and to remember who you truly are. Let the warmth you felt reading these words linger, nourishing you as you move forward on your own journey of remembrance.

Love each other.

Want to Deepen Your Exploration?

• Read Niko Kapoutsos’ Threads of Infinity trilogy

• Explore further episodes of Life With Ghosts (link to show)

• Try guided meditations focusing on breath and silent listening to your essence

• Journal on: “Where in my daily life am I acting from ego, and where from essence?”

“Remembering it begins with you.”

If you’ve made it this far — thank you. May you carry the wisdom, warmth, and reminders with you into every tomorrow.