

Can a Psychic Medium Improve Your Life? Wrestling With the Balance Between Open-Mindedness and Skepticism
28 snips Jun 30, 2025
PJ Vogt, host of the Search Engine podcast, teams up with psychiatrist Mark Epstein to explore the intriguing realm of psychic mediums. They discuss how many meditation teachers consult clairvoyants, blending skepticism with open-mindedness. Personal stories from their journeys reveal the balance between belief and doubt in spirituality. The conversation touches on psychic abilities, auras, and the comforting role of spirit guides, ultimately inviting listeners to reflect on their own perceptions of the supernatural.
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Mark Epstein's Open Belief
- Dan Harris walked down the street with Dr. Mark Epstein and questioned his belief in tarot and astrology.
- Mark replied, "I believe in everything," surprising Dan given his medical background.
Dan's Psychic Reading Experience
- Dan Harris had a remote psychic reading with Laura Lynne Jackson, who described his aura and life events.
- She accurately predicted a fourth cat before Dan's partner brought one home, demonstrating startling details.
Mark Epstein's Spiritual Journey
- Mark Epstein shared his youth in the 60s and 70s immersed in occult and new age practices while attending Harvard Medical School.
- He sought out psychics and astrologers, blending scientific training with spiritual exploration.