The New Dimensions Café

Mark Gober is a senior member of the Sherpa Technology Group in Silicon Valley, California, a firm that advises technology companies on mergers and acquisitions and business strategy. He previously worked as an investment banker analyst in New York. Mark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University and has collected and surveyed a large body of research of various scientific papers and books about consciousness, biological processes, psychic phenomena, near-death experiences, and quantum physics. He is the author of An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the implications for Everyday Life (Waterside Press 2018)Tags: Mark Gober, scientific materialism, consciousness, conventional view of science, psychic phenomena, remote viewing, clairvoyance, previous lives, rencarnation, savants, brain filters, Diane Hennacy Powell, autism, Dr. Jefffrey Mishlove, epigenetics, Max Planck, Science, Death & Dying, Parapsychology/Paranormal, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Intuition/Psychic

David Bedrick, J.D., Dipl. PW, holds a doctorate in Jurisprudence and is a Diplomate of the Process Work Institute. He founded the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies. His work focuses on addressing shame at its root and helping people forge new and compassionate relationships with their authentic selves. Bedrick is a contributor to Psychology Today magazine and has shared his teachings with thousands of students globally through books, social media, articles, and online courses. He is the author of several books including Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology (Belly Song Press 2013), Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change (Belly Song Press 2017),You Can’t Judge a Body By Its Cover: 17 Women’s Stories of Hunger, Body Shame, and Redemption (Belly Song Press 2020) andThe Unshaming Way: A 3-Part Model for Dismantling Shame (North Atlantic Books 2024) Interview Date: 9/25/2024   Tags: David Bedrick, shame, dismantling shame, nonjudgmental witnessing, unshaming, language of the body, stuttering, shame bag, Health & Healing, Personal Transformation, Psychology

Mirabai Starr has taught philosophy and world religions at the University of New Mexico, Taos, for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and the interspiritual dialogue. She's a certified bereavement counselor and travels the world speaking and giving workshops on contemplative practice and the teachings of the mystics. She is the author and editor of many books including: Dark Night of the Soul: St. John of the Cross (Riverhead 2003), The Interior Castle: St. Teresa of Ávila (Riverhead 2004), Devotion, Prayers & Living Wisdom (Sounds True - six-volume Christian mystics series 2008), God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam (Monkfish 2012), Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics (Sounds True 2018) and Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life As Sacred Ground (HarperOne 2024)Interview Date: 9/13/2024    Tags: Mirabai Starr, Daily mysticism, spiritual practice, intimate relationships, deconstructing religion, direct spiritual experience, creativity, nature, rituals, personal growth, Spirituality, Personal Transformation, Relationships, Nature, Creativity, Self Help

Michael Gelb, Ph.D. is a fifth-degree black belt in Aikido and a teacher of Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique. He’s a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, and many others. He’ s the author of Innovate Like Edison: The Success System of America’s Greatest Inventor (co-author Sarah Miller Caldicott) (Dutton 2007), How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci (Dell 2000), Brain Power: Improve Your Mind as You Age (co-author Kelly Howell) (New World Library 2012), Creativity On Demand: How to Ignite and Sustain the Fire of Genius (Sounds True 2014), Walking Well: A New Approach for Comfort, Vitality, and Inspiration In Every Step (co-author Bruce Fertman) (New World Library 2024)Interview Date: 8/30/2024    Tags: Michael Gelb, walking, Alexander Technique, Aikido, Bruce Fertman, curiosity, walking megatrend, Joan Juliet Buck, walking for joy, Health & Healing, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Psychology

Kenneth Pelletier, M.D., is an integrative medicine pioneer and clinical professor who revolutionizes our understanding of health through epigenetics. He discusses the massive influence of lifestyle and environment on gene expression, reshaping how we view health outcomes. The guest highlights the mind-body connection and the importance of dietary choices and stress management. Additionally, he explores advancements in genetic testing and personalized medicine, emphasizing the need for supportive networks in weight management for sustainable health.

In this engaging conversation, Yvonne Tally, author of "Breaking Up with Busy" and expert in meditation and wellness, shares insights on the burdens of our hectic lifestyles. She discusses how societal pressures push women to prioritize obligation over joy, affecting mental well-being and relationships. Yvonne emphasizes the importance of reassessing priorities and embracing a slower, more intentional life. She offers practical tips for integrating self-care amidst chaos, encouraging listeners to pursue joy and fulfillment.

Dr. Julia Mossbridge, a cognitive neuroscientist and futurist, shares her fascinating journey into precognition, inspired by a dream that predicted a friend's lost watch. She delves into the nuances of precognition, premonition, and telepathy, highlighting both personal experiences and scientific insights. Dr. Mossbridge discusses the evolving understanding of consciousness and time, pushing for a cultural shift towards embracing these concepts. She also emphasizes the potential for harnessing precognition alongside AI, advocating community engagement to enhance these abilities.

Anodea Judith, Ph.D. holds a doctorate degree in Psychology and Human Health. She is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and is considered one of the foremost experts on the combination of chakras and therapeutic issues and an interpreter of the Chakra system for the Western lifestyle. She conducts many talks and retreats. Her books include Wheels of Life (Llewellyn 1987), Charge and the Energy Body: The Vital Key to Healing Your Life, Your Chakras, and Your Relationships (Hay House 2018).Tags: Anodea Judith, chakras, earthquake, first chakra, second chakra, third chakra, fourth chakra, fifth chakra, six chakra, seven chakra, charge, blocked energies, negative charge, positive charge, money, belief, therapy, therapist, Philosophy, Psychology, Relationship, Personal Transformation, Health & Healing

Susan Perry, Ph.D., is a 6th-degree black belt in Aikido, philosopher, author, artist, and teacher. With nearly 50 years of Aikido practice, she has dedicated her life to understanding and sharing the deepest principles of this martial art. Perry is the founder of Aikido Today Magazine and the author of The Hidden Power of Aikido: Transcending Conflict and Cultivating Inner Peace (Park Street Press). She is the author of The Hidden Power of Aikido: Transcending Conflict and Cultivating Inner Peace” (Park Street Press, 2024), Aikido Talks, Conversations with American Aikidoists (Arete Press, 2001) and Remembering O-Sensei, Living and training with Morihei Ueshiba (Shambhala Publications, 2002) Interview Date: 8/23/2024    Tags: Susan Perry, Aikido, conflict resolution, personal transformation, beginner's mind, virtue ethics, Aristotle, Morihei Ueshiba, Ōsensei, martial arts, inner peace, breath work, Japanese philosophy, calligraphy, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Spirituality

Susan Casey is a premiere chronicler of the aquatic world. Most recently she traversed the globe and gives first-hand accounts of joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She stands in for us with her insightful questions of the lives and motivations of marine geologists, marine biologists, and oceanographers who are searching for knowledge in this vast unseen realm. She takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the myths and legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks, to the first intrepid bathysphere pilots, to the scientists who are just beginning to understand the mind-blowing complexity and, most importantly, the ecological importance of the home of the quadrillions of creatures who live in realms long thought to be devoid of life. She is the author of several books, Including Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Survival and Obsession Among American’s Great White Sharks (Henry Holt 2005), The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean (Doubleday 2010), Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins (Anchor 2016) and Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean (Doubleday 2023)Interview Date: 8/5/2024    Tags: Susan Casey, atmosphere, climate, deep ocean, microbial life, geochemistry of the planet, carbon sequestering, ocean flight, Bioluminescence, matrix of life, descending to the depths, submersibles, limestone dues, Mariana Trench, Twilight Zone (600-3300 feet) , the ocean is the living soup of life, Titan submersible, snorkeling, scuba diving, Ecology/Nature/Environment, History, Science, Technology, Travel