Michael describes the vital role of the vagus nerve in regulating physiology, safety, emotions, and overall health. He explores how turning inward—feeling the heart and meeting fear—can open the door to a deeper awareness of ourselves and reality. He shares simple ways to support vagal tone, fostering greater joy, compassion, wholeness, and wisdom.

In this video from 2020, the discussion focuses on the Esalen Institute, in Big Sur, California, as an important hub of the human potential movement that began in the 1960s and continues to the present day. Topics include gestalt therapy, holotropic breathing, kundalini and the Spiritual Emergence Network, sensory isolation, rebirthing, encounter groups, Rolfing and [...]

Here he points out that numerous pathways exist by which individuals come into a dialogical relationship with what is sometimes called the subconscious, spirit, higher consciousness, or transcendent realty. He describes the southern USA practice of snake handling and drinking poisonous substances as one such example. The visions of Joan of Arc that led a [...]

Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., a Jungian analyst, is author of The Tao of Psychology, Goddesses in Every Woman, Gods in Every Man and The Ring of Power. She is an emeritus clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. Here she suggests that the images of the ancient dieties represent powerful projections of the psyche.

In this rebooted video, he acknowledges that the term “Mind At Large” originated with Aldous Huxley, who employed it to explain the many phenomena experienced under the influence of the psychedelic drug, mescaline. Grosso points out that it also offers a working explanation for the empirical data of parapsychology, as well as the many documented [...]

In this 2020 video, he notes that ancient traditions throughout the world have recognized the power of sound vibrations to affect consciousness in a variety of ways. Words of power are used in both magical and mystical traditions. This use has also been carried over to the world of commerce and other aspects of everyday [...]

In this 2020 video, he discusses the play, Magic, written by G. K. Chesterton that formed the basis for Ingmar Bergman’s 1958 film, The Magician. Both of these productions featured individuals with psychic powers who were mercilessly hounded by hostile representatives of society. He points out that these fictional scenarios closely match the actual treatment [...]

In this video, recorded in 2015, he describes the Indo-European family of languages and the relationship between Sanskrit and other languages of Europe and Asia. In India, Sanskrit developed a unique life as a language used in ritual and as a language for the sacred texts of the Vedanta tradition. Sanskrit became a language for [...]

In this reboot from 2015, Stuart focuses on the idea that consciousness is an orchestrated whole. This, he maintains, is accomplished through quantum coherence unifying the various activities of the brain. The orchestra of consciousness occurs at various, specific frequency resonances. He also describes how our experience of time is related to the rate at [...]

In this reboot from 2020, Stewart describes the lengthy process of developing physical mediumship within the context of spiritualist home circles. It was well over a decade of regular sessions before the first manifestation of a physical phenomenon. Along the way, Alexander benefitted from the encouragement of mentors. Eventually, a “spirit team” was formed with [...]

We encourage you to visit Rosemarie’s website. It describes many extraordinary phenomena that have been recorded by researchers during séances. Rosemarie will be happy to address your thoughts and questions about these remarkable events.

Here he suggests that great writers portray psychic phenomena in a realistic manner. This fact is generally ignored by both parapsychologists and literary critics. He focuses on Shakespeare’s Hamlet in which Hamlet applied parapsychological principles in order to determine whether the ostensible ghost of his father was real and whether the information conveyed by the [...]

Archetypal energies beckon us to live a larger life. We are all healers, warriors, visionaries and teachers—but often these potentials remain in latent form. Through song, dance, storytelling and meditation we can activate these archetypes. The late Angeles Arrien, PhD, a cross-cultural anthropologist, was on the faculty of the California Institute of Integral Studies and the [...]

Colette describes how she created and popularized modern Oracle Cards that are themed variations from the traditional Tarot. She describes her Oracle Cards as tools of intentional synchronicity that can provide a mirror, direct guidance, and gnosis to the person making an inquiry. She suggests that the world is a living oracle, and you can [...]

Chris reflects on his decades of international paranormal investigation and how his views have evolved beyond traditional demonology. He explores the role of human consciousness, emotion, and belief in shaping paranormal phenomena, suggesting that many experiences arise from psychic or psychological origins rather than external entities. Emphasizing empowerment over fear, McKinnell calls for a shift toward [...]

In this video from 2020, the discussion focuses on memorable high points in the history of spiritualism. Personalities discussed included Andrew Jackson Davis, Estelle Roberts, the Fox Sisters, Helen Duncan, Franek Kluski, Lord Hugh Dowding, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The topics include apports, spirit materialization, and direct voice mediumship.

In this reboot from 2020,  Michael presents his view that emotions are a relatively unexplored dimension of parapsychological functioning. He discusses the psychological parameter of boundary thickness and thinness. Jawer covers a range of topics including PTSD, synesthesia, environmental sensitivity, prodigies and savants, as well as emotional awareness in animals.

In this video from 2020, he provides insights about parapsychology based on his experience with “soul travel”. He describes the dynamics, based on his experience, of the astral plane, the causal plane, and the mental plane. He discusses a unique state of consciousness that he characterizes as half in and half out of the body. He [...]

Here he describes how he was introduced to parapsychology as a result of becoming a psychoanalytic patient of Jule Eisenbud. He describes how Eisenbud became a persona non grata within the psychoanalytic community as a result of his research in “thoughtography” with Ted Serios. He also describes Freud’s ambivalent attitude toward the paranormal. He points [...]

Psychologist and historian of parapsychology Rosemarie Pilkington discusses the mysterious case of Dr. Bindelof, a purported spirit communicator associated with a group of teenage séance experimenters in the 1930s. The group reported striking physical phenomena including raps, table movements, photographic anomalies, and communications attributed to a personality identifying itself as Dr. Bindelof. Pilkington explores the [...]

Vladimir explores how neuroscience and mystical traditions converge in their understanding of consciousness as a participatory and deeply layered phenomenon. He explains how trained introspection, meditation, and neurophenomenology can reveal dimensions of mind beyond conventional scientific models. Miskovic suggests that reality may be more like an interface than a fixed structure, opening the possibility of [...]

He focuses on the distinctions between physical light and many forms of spiritual light, including magical light, Egyptian light, and divine light. He reflects on the multiple meanings of the notion of light entrapped within matter or flesh. He argues that scientism, to the extent that it denies the realities of the spirit, is a [...]

Daniel discusses the phenomenon of meeting people in dreams before encountering them in waking life, drawing on hundreds of cross-cultural and historical accounts. He explores distinctions between déjà vu and what he calls “déjà rêvé,” along with evidence suggesting these experiences may be more common than previously assumed. Bourke also examines precognitive dreams, spiritual encounters, [...]

Gabriel explores Robert Anton Wilson’s critique of scientific dogmatism and his concept of “model agnosticism,” which challenges certainty in both science and perception. Drawing on Wilson’s book The New Inquisition, Kennedy examines tensions between parapsychology and organized skepticism, highlighting episodes of intellectual conflict and suppression. The discussion ultimately invites viewers to question rigid belief systems [...]

Arthur explores how alchemical traditions—understood as processes of inner, relational, and cultural transformation—can guide the regeneration of society during times of instability. Drawing from Christian theosophy, Hermeticism, and Tibetan Buddhism, he reframes “light work” as a grounded, symbolic practice rooted in natural stages of consciousness and spiritual development. Versluis points toward decentralized, spiritually attuned communities [...]

Jack Sarfatti presents his model for “post-quantum physics” in which he postulates that consciousness, both human and non-human, is a physical but non-material process that interacts with the material world through synchronicity.

Julie describes her journey into physical mediumship, including early childhood experiences, the development of her abilities, and her work in séance settings. She explains phenomena such as ectoplasm, independent voice, and spirit materializations, offering an insider’s perspective on trance and spirit communication. Adriani also explores skepticism, healing work, and the personal and ethical challenges of [...]

Ike explores the philosophical and practical foundations of Western magical traditions, focusing on the principle of correspondence between the human microcosm and the cosmic macrocosm. He explains how subtle energies—often described as etheric, spiritual, or elemental—can be understood, cultivated, and brought into balance through disciplined awareness and symbolic systems such as the Tree of Life. [...]

Edward Hoffman, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and has been an adjunct associate professor at Yeshiva University in New York City for more than 20 years. An award-winning author, his books include Paths to Happiness, The Wisdom of Maimonides, and The Kabbalah Reader and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He lectures widely on psychology [...]

Frank X. Barron, PhD, a World War II veteran and a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, was an internationally influential figure in the study of human personality and creativity for nearly half a century. He authored many books, including Creativity and Psychological Health. 

In this reboot from 2020, James describes the magnitude and breadth of C. G. Jung’s thought process, extending far beyond Jung’s specific professional interest in psychiatry. Jung, for example, wrote far more on religious topics than any other psychological theorist. He tended to oppose religious orthodoxy; but argued that godhead archetypes regulate both individual psyches [...]

In this video, rebooted from 2020, she presents a number of psychological parameters that correlate positively with both laboratory studies and subjective reports of paranormal and psi experiences. She describes several varieties of synesthesia and explains how this is potentially related to psi. She discusses schizotypy, a collection of personality traits, that are sometimes viewed as [...]

Lori explains how individuals can communicate with their future selves by deliberately creating time loops using techniques from associative remote viewing. She outlines practical methods involving body-based signals, structured feedback, and short training cycles to enhance intuitive decision-making. Williams also discusses the importance of practice, emotional neutrality, and consistent feedback in developing reliable access to [...]

In this reboot from 2020, James acknowledges that he is approaching this topic as a mystic and a scholar, but not as a practitioner of ceremonial magic. He reviews various historical cases of conjuring, particularly that of John Dee, the court astrologer to Elizabeth I. He points out that laws against conjuring were established by [...]

In this video rebooted from 2020, Stewart shares some of the awe-inspiring moments he has experienced in his half-century career in spiritualism. They include levitations and materializations, healings, and direct voice communication. He explains the role of ectoplasm in these manifestations. He emphasizes the important role of a sincere and dedicated home circle. Alexander describes how he [...]

The Hidden Universe: An Investigation into Non-Human Intelligences, The Infinite Mindfield: A Quest to Find the Gateway to Higher Consciousness, A Life of Philip K. Dick: The Man Who Remembered the Future, and Time and the Rose Garden: Encountering the Magical in the Life and Works of J.B. Priestley.

This wide-ranging conversation, recorded in 2020, begins with an evaluation of the prospects for those considering professional careers in the field of remote viewing. The discussion moves toward a consideration of UAPs. Paul explains that he is most excited by the possibility that the empirical findings of remote viewing will contribute to our understanding of consciousness.

James explores the deep mystical roots of the Carmelite Order, tracing its lineage from the prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel through centuries of Christian contemplative practice. He examines key figures such as Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross, highlighting themes like the “dark night of the soul,” divine intimacy, and the interior experience [...]

In this 2020 video, she describes the slow and reluctant unfolding of her career as a spiritualist medium, which began with the sudden death of her fiancé. The process started with an assortment of “signs” that are sometimes noticed by bereaved individuals. Then more direct forms of communication began to occur, prompting this atheistic journalist [...]

Adrian explores the emerging field of synthetic biology, including the design and creation of entirely new life forms using artificial intelligence. He explains how genomes function as both instruction manuals and component libraries, and how decoding their “grammar” could allow humanity to engineer organisms for medicine, sustainability, and beyond. Woolfson also addresses profound ethical questions, [...]

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Fred Alan Wolf is a physicist and author of Space-Time and Beyond, Taking the Quantum Leap, The Body Quantum, Star Wave, Parallel Universes, and The Eagle’s Quest. He describes his interactions with shamans among the North American Sioux Indians and in the jungles of Peru and in England. Shamans see the world as made up of vibrations, using resonance between individuals to [...]

James explores the life and spiritual transformation of Edith Stein, the phenomenological philosopher who became Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. He discusses her journey from Judaism through atheism to Catholic mysticism, and her deep engagement with suffering, empathy, and the nature of the soul.Tunney also examines her philosophical legacy, her martyrdom at Auschwitz, and [...]