#148: Proof of Spiritual Phenomena, Psychedelic & Supernatural Experiences and Parapsychology with Mona Sobhani, PhD

Sep 26, 2023

Mona Sobhani, a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist, explores proof of spiritual phenomena and parapsychology. She discusses her transformation from a scientific materialist to a spiritual seeker and shares extraordinary insights from her research. She also delves into psychedelic experiences, past lives and karma, and the impact of sound, light, and breathwork on human consciousness. The podcast compares attitudes toward spirituality in the East and West and explores potential directions for future research in this realm.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Divination and Spirituality

02:40 • 23min

Extensive Research on Psi Research and Its Comparable Effect Sizes

25:38 • 4min

The Reluctance to Accept Psychedelics in Mainstream Society

29:44 • 16min

Exploring Spirituality: Breathwork, Meditation, and Readings

46:10 • 2min

Exploring Psychedelic States Without Psychedelics

48:07 • 4min

Cultural Divide in Spiritual Beliefs

51:40 • 13min

Upcoming Events and Science-Spirituality Retreats

01:04:41 • 2min

My guest today is Mona Sobhani. She is a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist, researcher, and accomplished author with a rich and diverse professional background spanning over 15 years. Her wide-ranging interests have led her to explore the intersections of science, technology, spirituality, and human behaviour.

In today’s episode, we talked about…

Mona's remarkable transformation from a scientific materialist to a spiritual seeker.
Key moments and experiences that triggered this worldview shift.
Extraordinary insights and revelations from Mona's research and conversations with mystics, intuitives, and scientists.
Unveiling supernatural and unexplainable events.
Understanding parapsychology (psi) phenomena and key findings that suggest their existence.
The challenge of mainstream acceptance for mysterious experiences and strategies to bridge the gap between science and spirituality effectively.
Exploring Mona's psychedelic experiences and their influence on her perspective on reality and spirituality.
Mona's research on past lives and karma, shedding light on these spiritual phenomena and their influence on our lives.
How individuals inclined toward a purely scientific approach can incorporate elements of spirituality into their worldview.
The impact of sound, light, and breathwork on human consciousness.
Comparing attitudes toward spirituality in the East and West.
Exploring potential directions for future research in the realm of human experience and expanding our understanding of consciousness and spirituality.
Mona shares her exciting upcoming projects and areas of passionate research.
Mona's hope for what readers and listeners will take away from her book and her perspective on the interplay between science and spirituality in understanding life's meaning.

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