Reflections on Hosting New Thinking Allowed with Emmy Vadnais and Jeffrey Mishlove

May 15, 2025

Hosts share their journey through a decade of engaging conversations on consciousness and parapsychology. They reflect on the growth of the podcasting landscape and the evolution of paranormal discussions. The power of connection is emphasized, highlighting the impact of personal stories and collective exploration. Innovations in parapsychology education are discussed, including new degrees. Excitement builds around a forthcoming book on UFOs, showcasing their commitment to expanding knowledge in holistic health and spiritual understanding.

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INSIGHT

Growing Acceptance of Paranormal Topics

Increased media interest in consciousness and paranormal topics has been ongoing since the 1930s.
This growing comfort reflects a broader societal shift to openly discuss these subjects.

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Telepathic Flow in Conversations

Conversations often have a telepathic quality where host and guest intuitively align.
This connection may transcend logic and enhance the flow of dialogue.

ADVICE

Power of Listening in Dialogue

Develop strong listening skills to be an effective interviewer or communicator.
Genuine interest and follow-up questions draw people closer and foster deeper connection.

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Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance With Relationships, Health, and Spirituality

How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance With Relationships, Health, and Spirituality

Emmy Vadnais

Emmy Vadnais's 'Intuitive Development' is a guide to cultivating and trusting one's inner knowing. The book explores how to use intuition for guidance in various aspects of life, including relationships, health, and spirituality. Vadnais provides practical techniques and exercises to enhance intuitive abilities and offers insights into the process of connecting with one's inner wisdom. The book emphasizes the importance of self-trust and encourages readers to develop a deeper connection with their inner voice. It aims to empower individuals to make more aligned choices and live a more fulfilling life guided by their intuition.

The Road to Immortality

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Frederick Myers

De-Stigmatizing the Paranormal or Borders of Normal

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Manuel Matis

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Extrasensory Perception

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J.B. Rhine

J.B. Rhine's 'Extrasensory Perception' is a foundational text in parapsychology, detailing his groundbreaking research on ESP at Duke University. The book presents results from card-guessing experiments, aiming to provide empirical evidence for paranormal phenomena. Rhine's work sparked significant debate and controversy, challenging conventional scientific understanding of perception and consciousness. His research methods and interpretations have been subject to scrutiny, but his book remains influential in the field of parapsychology. The book's legacy lies in its contribution to the ongoing discussion about the nature of consciousness and the possibility of extrasensory abilities.

1984

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George Orwell

Published in 1949, '1984' is a cautionary tale by George Orwell that explores the dangers of totalitarianism. The novel is set in a dystopian future where the world is divided into three super-states, with the protagonist Winston Smith living in Oceania, ruled by the mysterious and omnipotent leader Big Brother. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he rewrites historical records to conform to the Party's ever-changing narrative. He begins an illicit love affair with Julia and starts to rebel against the Party, but they are eventually caught and subjected to brutal torture and indoctrination. The novel highlights themes of government surveillance, manipulation of language and history, and the suppression of individual freedom and independent thought.

Reflections on Hosting New Thinking Allowed with Emmy Vadnais and Jeffrey Mishlove

This is an unusual conversation in that New Thinking Allowed Host, Jeffrey Mishlove, and CoHost, Emmy Vadnais, share their reflections on what it has meant to them personally to work together, and to engage in conversations with so many brilliant thought leaders in the fields they love. This video also initiates our reflections on New Thinking Allowed’s ten year anniversary.

New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science.

New Thinking Allowed CoHost, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, is an intuitive healer and health coach based in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is the author of Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance With Relationships, Health, and Spirituality. Her website is https://emmyvadnais.com

(Recorded on April 4, 2025)

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