In 'Many Lives, Many Masters', Dr. Brian Weiss recounts his astonishing experiences with a patient named Catherine, who, under hypnosis, recalled past-life traumas that were the root causes of her current anxieties and phobias. Initially skeptical, Weiss was convinced by the accuracy and depth of Catherine's recollections, which also included messages from the 'space between lives' that revealed personal details about his own family and deceased son. The book explores the effectiveness of past-life therapy, blending scientific objectivity with spiritual insights, and delves into broader themes of karma, soul connections, and the evolution of souls across lifetimes.
This book, which took a decade to complete, provides a detailed and insightful history of Western thought. It covers the origins of Western philosophy, starting with the meeting of Hebrew and Greek ideas and cultures around 800 B.C.E., and continues through the contributions of key figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Jesus, and many others up to the postmodern era. Tarnas discusses the cultural and historical contexts that influenced these thinkers and their ideas, offering a lucid and comprehensive narrative that makes complex philosophical concepts accessible without simplifying them[2][4][5].
In this memoir, Chelsea Handler reflects on her life, particularly in the wake of Donald Trump's election, which prompted her to re-evaluate her privileged lifestyle. She embarks on a year of self-sufficiency, enters therapy to confront her childhood traumas, including the death of her brother, and becomes more politically active. The book is a mix of humor, self-reflection, and inspiration, as Handler unearths 'glittering truths' that guide her forward and encourages readers to reflect on what truly matters in their lives.
On the 106th episode of What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Mona Sobhani, Ph.D. Mona is a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and entrepreneur. A former research scientist at the University of Southern California (USC), she holds a doctorate in neuroscience from USC and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University. She is the author of the Ommie 2022 Best Spiritual Book Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist’s Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe, which is also a recipient of the 2023 Scientific and Medical Network Book Prize. In her newsletter, Cosmos, Coffee, & Consciousness, she writes about science & spirituality, altered states of consciousness, emergent phenomena, and self-transformation. She is co-founder of The Phoenix Era, a multidisciplinary coaching practice for those seeking deeper meaning and connection. She is also co-founder of Exploring Consciousness, a community of curious scientists seeking to understand consciousness. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets.
In this enlightening conversation, Mona shares her experience of reconnecting with a sense of a meaningful universe and the impact it has had on her life. We discuss how to find inner peace amidst chaos, the role of synchronicity in shaping meaning, the influence of family and tradition, and the exploration of past lives and emotional release.
This whole conversation invites you to explore meaning and reconnect with nature and the universe in a way that brings more flow, curiosity, and flexibility to your life experience.
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Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.
00:00 Introduction
03:00 How to find peace & serve others
07:00 Finding your centre amidst chaos & life
16:00 Unravelling sense of control & understanding
21:40 Realising the Universe is a meaningful place
28:00 Noting fortune telling moments in the family
31:40 Connecting with yourself and the universe
41:00 The significance of synchronicity
45:53 Past life regressions
01:02:54 What is a good life for Mona?
What is a Good Life? 
