Ep 173: Telepathy, Autism & The Mind Beyond the Brain with Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell

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Jun 23, 2025

Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and autism researcher, dives into the fascinating realms of telepathy and consciousness. She shares her transformative journey from traditional psychiatry to exploring ESP, revealing insights about non-speaking autistic children and their extraordinary abilities. Topics like shared consciousness, the impact of dreams on cognitive connections, and the potential of so-called 'junk DNA' being key to human evolution leave listeners pondering the boundaries of perception and the unseen links between us all.

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Psychiatrist's Psychic Encounter

Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell met a psychic patient who accurately predicted her husband's job location and family details.
This experience profoundly altered her scientific worldview and interest in ESP phenomena.

INSIGHT

Autistic Savants and Psychic Abilities

Non-speaking autistic children can exhibit psychic and savant abilities, including telepathy and precognition.
These abilities suggest a consciousness beyond the brain and challenge conventional neuroscience.

ANECDOTE

Telepathy Experiments with Haley

Dr. Powell tested a non-speaking autistic girl for telepathy using controlled experiments with visual barriers and cameras.
The child demonstrated near-perfect telepathic accuracy, validated by rigorous scientific methods.

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Alec is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and autism researcher, to explore the link between telepathy, consciousness, and the minds of non-speaking autistic children. They discuss Diane’s journey from clinical psychiatry into ESP research, the concept of a shared consciousness called “The Hill,” and why consciousness may function more like a field than a brain-based phenomenon. The conversation also touches on gender communication, psychic experiences, and what “junk DNA” might actually reveal about human potential.

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Resources and Links

Dr. Diane’s Website – https://drdianehennacy.com

The ESP Enigma by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell - https://drdianehennacy.com/books/the-esp-enigma/

Other books - https://drdianehennacy.com/books/

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