About
Eric Layman
“Authorized Mavis Pittilla Teacher, certified to teach her Whole Medium Approach”
Hi, I’m Eric.
I’m an evidential medium, teacher, and mentor — an Authorized Mavis Pittilla Teacher, certified to teach her Whole Medium Approach. My path into this work began in 2012, and for fourteen-plus years I’ve had the honor of sitting with thousands of people, helping them experience clear, evidence-based connection with the spirit world — not vague impressions, not performance, just real communication they can trust.
Alongside my own sittings and demonstrations, I’ve spent approximately seven years teaching, including three years as faculty with The Shift Network’s Evidential Mediumship Academy. I’ve now taught more than 300 students, many of whom have gone on to build their own confident, grounded connection with spirit.
My Training
I trained directly under Mavis Pittilla for five years, and my foundation in this work traces back further still — to Gordon Higginson, one of the most respected mediums of the twentieth century, through Mavis. I’m honored to be one of a small group of Authorized Mavis Pittilla Teachers worldwide, and the only man among them — and I’m honored to carry that training forward as a Lineage Holder and Founding Tutor of the MPLA.
How I Teach and Work
“Calibrated honesty, not harshness.”
“If I only teach you the mechanics of mediumship, I have failed you.” — Mavis Pittilla
Depth Over Mechanics
This work isn’t a checklist of techniques. It’s a real, ongoing conversation with the spirit world — and the richest evidence comes from staying genuinely engaged in that conversation, not from following a formula.
Building Your Own Confidence
My goal in every class is to build your confidence with spirit — not your dependence on me, or on any teacher. You should leave able to trust what you’re experiencing on your own.
Warmth Underneath Rigor
High standards and genuine warmth aren’t in conflict — they’re how real trust gets built, whether you’re a client or a student.
Credentials & Background
- Authorized Mavis Pittilla Teacher, certified to teach her Whole Medium Approach
- Trained under Mavis Pittilla (five years) and in the lineage of Gordon Higginson
- Lineage Holder and Founding Tutor of the MPLA
- Faculty, The Shift Network’s Evidential Mediumship Academy (three years)
- Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership, University of Cincinnati — Magna Cum Laude
- Thousands of private sittings, dozens of public demonstrations, 300+ students taught
When I’m not teaching or sitting with clients, I’m usually thinking about how to explain this work more clearly — because the clearer it is, the more useful it becomes to you. I’m glad you’re here.
Let’s Take the Next Step Together
Whether you’re looking for a private sitting or your first class, I’d love to help you get started.