PHOTO: Julie Busuttil, intuitive medium and author of Emmerson in the Clouds, brings mystical insight and emotional depth to her writing.
Exploring Grief, Intuition, And The Power Of Self-Awareness
Julie Busuttil shares how personal loss, spiritual insight, and creative intuition fuel her writing, helping readers navigate grief, embrace magic, and awaken their authentic selves.
Julie Busuttil brings a unique blend of grounded wisdom and celestial insight to every facet of her life and work. As an environmental scientist, mother of four, intuitive medium, and creative development coach, her experiences shape stories that transcend the page. In this exclusive conversation with Reader’s House Magazine, Julie shares how profound personal loss led her to a path of spiritual awakening and creative discovery—culminating in her deeply moving children’s book Emmerson in the Clouds and her forthcoming guide to self-realisation, Self Powered. With warmth and candour, she speaks about the power of applied intuition, the importance of grief literacy, and the transformational magic of storytelling. Julie’s voice is one of resilience and remembrance—inviting us to look beyond the seen and step into our own creative truth.
A heartfelt storyteller whose words open doors to healing, transformation, and deeper connection with the self and the unseen world.
How has your personal journey, with its ups and downs, influenced your writing and the themes you explore?
My journey has been nothing short of fascinating and deeply transformative.
Throughout my life, I’ve faced significant loss, including the passing of my grandparents, father, best friend, and daughter. Each of these experiences has shaped the person I am today and is reflected in my writing.
Loss is painful and is began my dedication to being an intuitive medium and author.
In my recent book, Emmerson in the Clouds: Navigating Grief and Embracing Hope, I share the story of Emmerson, one my triplets who didn’t take first breath. Its important to talk about loss and grief with your children, they are struggling to understand what it all means too. Share the journey together which led me to creating this beautiful short chapter book.
My writing is infused with mysticism, magic, creativity, intuition, and imagination, weaving, all the things I love.
I’m also excited to announce my upcoming book, Self Powered – Your Guide to Thrive, which dives into my journey and filled with profound self-awareness and power.
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Can you explain the concept of ‘Applied Intuition’ and how it complements conventional medicine?
This is a passionate subject of mine and one that I think should be a fundamental subject in schools.
Applied intuition is exactly that, applying your intuition to be self-referential and self-guided. It is connecting with your intuitive self that holds infinite wisdom and there waiting for you. It holds the answers to your questions. It gets out of your logical mind which is tarnished with core beliefs and old stories that aren’t helpful in your adult life and using your creative, intuitive self to become aware of new information to help guide you.
We think intuition is just a ‘gut instinct’ but it is so much more than that. I have created amazing opportunities by applying my intuition, and it has saved me from some precarious situations. Intuition is bringing awareness to information that you are connected to and that you logically don’t access.
In your recent blog post, “It has been a hot minute!”, you reflect on self-awareness. How does this theme manifest in your work?
Self-awareness is the ability to have a deep understanding of yourself. By engaging in self-reflection and self-inquiry of your behaviours and motivations, you can gain insight into where your focus actually lies, which often shifts away from what you truly would love and toward what you fear.
Every aspect of my work—intuitive readings, mediumship, coaching, and writing—depends on self-awareness. It allows me to step aside from my own biases and concentrate on what truly matters, utilising my intuition in the process.
Being self-aware involves examining the underlying mechanisms of your mind. Many individuals navigate life in a state of separation and incompleteness, believing they know themselves, yet continue to react creating the same results and experiences. Consequently, they often act in favour of these beliefs rather than pursuing their authentic desires.
“Embrace your creativity in whatever form it takes. There’s no need to conform; authenticity is what truly matters.” – Julie Busuttil
Your services include intuitive consultations and coaching. How do these experiences influence your writing?
I write intuitively, a practice I believe is common among writers.
A notable example is Stephen Spielberg, who I am sure faced skepticism when he created “Star Wars” decades ago. However, because of its uniqueness, it was a massive success, sparking interest and conveying themes of personal power and the exploration of our darker sides.
I leverage my imagination to connect with concepts, characters, and stories that extend beyond my usual cognitive boundaries. This exploration is both enjoyable and deeply creative.
I apply a similar approach in my coaching and consulting. I use my intuition while encouraging clients to tap into their own to uncover underlying thoughts, old narratives, and core beliefs that may be operating against them.
Together, our collective intuition helps clarify their true desires, focusing on what they would love rather than on fears of inadequacy or loss.
In my work, particularly in “Self Powered,” I provide examples from my coaching experiences to demonstrate how much energy is often wasted pursuing what we want to avoid. Instead of directly going for what we want, we frequently become preoccupied with conditions we believe must be met before we can have what we want.
As a medium and intuitive, how do your spiritual practices inform the narratives in your books?
As an intuitive medium, I have greatly expanded my awareness to a level that transcends physical existence. This heightened state of consciousness connects me to infinite knowledge, wisdom, and imagination.
Mystical concepts are woven throughout all of my books. The “Superconscious Dave” series introduces young readers aged 4-8 to an alien, Superconscious Dave, and his curiosity about life and how the world works, presented in a fun and whimsical rhyming format.
“Emmerson in the Clouds” tells the story of my daughter and her experiences in the afterlife, highlighting her purpose and her longing for reconnection with our family.
In “Self Powered,” I compile nearly three decades of personal learning and growth, emphasising the fundamental realisation that everything begins with the Self—our unique essence.
Your website mentions helping people realise their true potential. How is this mission reflected in your publications?
My writing career began with “Superconscious Dave,” an unconventional alien character with a flair for exploring diverse worlds. Each book delves into subtle themes of intuition, focus, ancient mysticism, and the interconnectedness of all beings across time and space. Through self-inquiry—asking oneself questions and receiving answers—I aim to invoke self-awareness in children.
My books are designed to inspire curiosity and evoke a sense of magic and wonder. The premise is simple: if you can imagine it, you can create it. However, many people suppress their imagination, limiting their exploration of possibilities and operate on autopilot.
“Self Powered” takes a deeper look into self-awareness and the meaning of being self-powered. It emphasises the idea that individuals can find solutions within themselves rather than seeking answers externally. If everyone focused on their own self and personal growth, the world would be transformed.
What inspired you to integrate mindfulness and intuition into your creative development services?
They are deeply connected. Magic requires self-awareness and intuition. To me, mindfulness means being present and accepting what is obvious without distractions.
As a Natural Success change agent in a global community of conscious creators, intuition is essential for cultivating a life filled with love, magic, and adventure.
Conscious creators manifest health, wealth, abundance, and unexpected opportunities by understanding and applying alchemy; we know nothing happens by chance.
Most people are creating based on their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, unconsciously focusing on old stories rooted in fear and lack.
I practice creative development daily and consciously choose what I would love to create over what I fear or think I lack.
What advice would you offer aspiring authors seeking to incorporate personal experiences into their writing?
They say to write what you know, and that’s exactly what I did. Our lives are unique, and our imagination is boundless. I find it easy to develop my characters by drawing inspiration from people or things I love or am interested in, which helps me understand their perspectives, thoughts, and stories.
It’s important to let go of the need to know how your writing will end. Focus on the present moment and simply write. Release any concerns about whether others will read, like, or purchase your books.
Before starting any writing project, take time to reflect on your purpose. Be honest with yourself about why you are writing, what its intended purpose is, and how you define success.
As inherently creative beings, it is natural for us to want to create. Embrace your creativity in whatever form it takes. There’s no need to conform; authenticity is what truly matters.
