

Connecting with Coincidence 2.0 with Bernard Beitman, MD
Bernard Beitman
This podcast features thinkers from around the world, exploring the subjects of coincidence, synchronicity and serendipity. Connecting with Coincidence 2.0, launched in summer 2021, is available to view on YouTube, or to listen anywhere that podcasts are available.
The Connecting with Coincidence 1.0 podcast, 2016--spring 2021, is available in audio format: an archive of 138 previous episodes is available, here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-bernie-beitman-md.
The book Connecting with Coincidence by our host, Dr. Bernard Beitman, is available here: https://coincider.com/the-book/.
The Connecting with Coincidence 1.0 podcast, 2016--spring 2021, is available in audio format: an archive of 138 previous episodes is available, here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-bernie-beitman-md.
The book Connecting with Coincidence by our host, Dr. Bernard Beitman, is available here: https://coincider.com/the-book/.
Episodes
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Jul 21, 2024 • 59min
When the Impossible Happens, Scarlett Heinbuch, PhD: EP 326
Scarlett Heinbuch met her twin flame in the Near Death Experience space where you choose between returning to earth life or going on into the next worlds. They communed. They learned all about each other without speech. His body hovered around death and through her prayers, essential oils, healing work, and the help of a tall blue spiritual healing team, he recovered. Then they had to get to know each other!!!!
Scarlett L. Heinbuch has worked in the financial services field for more than 20 years and is internationally known in the area of women’s financial health and social norms theory. Scarlett had a childhood Near-Death Experience (NDE) from drowning in which she was out of her body and felt the love and awareness of the universe.
Scarlett holds a PhD in public policy and administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a master’s degree in public health (MPH) from VCU’s School of Medicine. She is the author of We Met on the Other Side.
www.scarlettheinbuch.com
https://www.amazon.com/We-Met-Other-Side-Story/dp/B0C47YVWDK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SSCVV3hXx8&t=11s
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration
Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder.
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book, "Meaningful Coincidences".
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jul 19, 2024 • 59min
How AI Informs Synchronicity, John Schalcosky: EP 325
John Schalcosky, founder of Odd Pittsburgh, explores how AI serves as a powerful tool for recognizing and generating synchronicity in life. He reflects on Pittsburgh's rich history, weaving together personal narratives with the city’s cultural landscape. The discussion dives into how AI can enhance creativity, linking art and personal experiences in unexpected ways. Schalcosky shares insights on using AI for self-discovery, illustrating its potential to deepen emotional connections and facilitate artistic expression.

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
Tarot Cards in Action, Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir MD: EP 343
Look around you. The events of your mind are being mirrored in the multiple sensations coming into your brain. Synchronicity shows us that our minds are embedded in our environments. We are both separate and part of our worlds. Psychiatrist Judy Tsafrir drew a card from a tarot deck composed of trees that mirrored my intent and helped strengthen it. How does this mirroring work? We make our guesses. More important is that it happens and can be helpful to you. Look for the reflections. They are there!
Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD, is a holistic healer, activist, artist, and gardener with a private practice of holistic psychiatry and psychoanalysis located in Newton, Massachusetts. She is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute. She is also a practitioner of Astrology, Tarot, Shamanism, BodyIntuitive, and Reiki. Her new book, Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness was published by Greenleaf Book Group in January 2024.
Bernard D. Beitman, MD has broken out of the restrictive bounds of conservative academic research to produce a blueprint for the practically-oriented new discipline of Coincidence Studies. He has served as chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology and then as chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has reached more than one million people through his Psychology Today blog, radio show, website, and two coincidence books, Connecting with Coincidence and Meaningful Coincidences. Yale and Stanford educated, He is the founder and president of The Coincidence Project.
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book "Meaningful Coincidences".
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research.
#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 8min
Sprinkling the Magic of Coincidence Dust, Jenna LaMere: EP 324
Meet the Synchronicity Fairy! Jenna LaMere brings the spirit of synchronicity to huge numbers of TikTok followers. She will inspire you as well. She knows we are living in a time of huge change. Apocalypse or Apocascension? Her brilliant uses of synchronicity help us to ascend.
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your coincidence stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration
Jenna LaMere is a multi-passionate creator who wears many hats: Spiritual mentor, Alignment coach, Galactic light-Code Artist, Soul-essence Channel & Charmcaster. She’s most widely known for her viral TikTok Synchronicity series where she plays a fun-loving, magical character called “The Synchronicity Fairy”. She lives in Portland Oregon with her partner, Patrick, and their sweet kitty, Luna.
@SynchronicityFairy on TikTok, can find her on all platforms by just searching her name "Jenna LaMere"
Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder.
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book, "Meaningful Coincidences".
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Riding the Waves of Coincidence to Transform Your Life: Jordan Oakley, 323
Bali, an island in Indonesia, hosts major surfing waves which brought Jordan Oakley to its shores. Riding the waves of synchronicity he has created a co-working space that interlaces people working there through synchronicities. He seizes opportunities the way he seizes waves. Join us on this ride!
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your coincidence stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration
Entrepreneur, traveler, and surfer. Jordan is the founder of Nebula Coworking Space in Bali. A space-themed Co-working space nestled in Canggu. Our motto is "Create Space to Play" , where we help Entrepreneurs achieve the 5 freedoms: Freedom of time, freedom of money, freedom of location, freedom of relationships, and freedom of purpose.
Jordan has followed the thread of coincidences throughout his life which has led him to a dynamic array of experiences and adventures.
@itsonly_jordan
@nebulabali
@blueoceanbingin
www.nebula.training
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book, "Meaningful Coincidences".
#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jul 13, 2024 • 59min
MIT Scientist UNLOCKS Karma and Synchronicity, Rizwan Virk, EP 322
Riz Virk knows writing a synchronicity and that we-are-living-in-the-Matrix. He was asked to update the Classical Spiritual book, Autobiography of a Yogi. He channels Yogananda, bringing ancient wisdom to modern metaphors including movies and the simulation hypothesis. Journey with us deeply into software, cookies, karma, and intention.
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your coincidence stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration
A graduate of MIT and Stanford, Rizwan Virk is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, computer scientist. He was the founder of Play Labs @ MIT and is currently doing a PhD and teaching classes at both the College of Global Futures and the Fulton Schools of Engineering @ Arizona State University.
He is the bestselling author of books such as The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientists Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics and Eastern Mystics Agree We Are in a Video Game, Startup Myths & Models: What You Won't Learn in Business School, Treasure Hunt: Follow Your Inner Clues to Find True Success, and Zen Entrepreneurship.
Virk is currently also a venture partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, one of the leading video game VC funds in the world, and has invested in many successful startups including Discord, Theta Labs, Upland and Tapjoy. His startups have created software used by the Fortune 500, and they have created video games played by millions, including Tap Fish and games based on Game of Thrones, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Grimm and Penny Dreadful.
Follow him @rizstanford, and at zenentrepreneur.com. Twitter: @rizstanford Facebook: www.facebook.com/zenentrepreneur
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book, "Meaningful Coincidences".
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jul 11, 2024 • 59min
How One Man WOKE UP His Spirit, Ken Bell, EP 321
Is SPIRITUAL AWAKENING possible for everyone? How does our spirituality relate to mystical experiences and near-death experiences (NDEs)? What can we do RIGHT NOW to wake up to our true selves and be happier? Ten years ago, Ken Bell had a breathtaking spiritual awakening in a parking lot. This spiritually transformative experience (STE) was the culmination of years of tragedies that had left him hopeless and suicidal. Through a series of amazing coincidences, one critical message showed him the hidden magic of the universe. He woke up. In this revealing episode, he shares his dramatic story, plus what he’s learned about how we can get unstuck, release pain, and wake up to higher consciousness.
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your coincidence stories:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration
Ken Bell is a marketing executive, designer, and writer. As a professional communicator for 30 years, he’s created everything from church newsletters to startup brands to national ad campaigns seen by millions.
A New Mexico native, he thrives in the desert and mountains, yet manages to survive in an urban setting (for now). He writes on topics of personal growth, relationships, and spirituality on his blog: reachingawe.com.
When he’s not writing, you’ll find him parenting, listening to audiobooks, or climbing Colorado mountains. He lives with his wife, two daughters, and stepson in Dallas, Texas.
www.reachingawe.com
Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder.
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's newest book "Meaningful Coincidences"
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research
#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
Illuminating Invisible Links, EP 320: Karen Cleveland
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your coincidence stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration
Meet Reverend Karen Cleveland, an extraordinary connector! Karen tells us that we are connected to important others through invisible "rubber bands" pulling us together. Imagine what you need ethically, let it go and through mechanisms we are just learning, that needed something is likely to appear.
Karen Cleveland is a Safari Host, animal connection specialist, Minister, and animal communicator. She offers carefully curated, transformational safari adventures for people who are ready to find connection and meaning in their life through safaris and wildlife all over the world..
Karen is also the host of the Connectedness podcast where she discusses the importance of coincidences and synchronicities in life that bring us everyday miracles and magic, as well as the principles that engage mind, body, and soul to help all listeners begin their own journey back to their heart’s dreams.
Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connectedness-podcast-with-rev-karen-cleveland/id1641314391
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@revkarencleveland
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevKarenCleveland
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revkarencleveland/
Website: www.revkarencleveland.com
Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder.
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's newest book "Meaningful Coincidences"
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 15min
Remote Viewing Magic: Russel Targ, EP 319
Physicist Russell Targ designed protocols to convince scientists and military people that remote viewing is an accessible personal skill. Unlike clairvoyance, remote viewing is intentional. He describes a remarkable series of coincidences that led him from laser research to parapsychology. He advised his children, and he advises us, "when something unusual happens, say 'yes' unless it is clearly dangerous.
Russell Targ is a physicist and author, a pioneer in the development of the laser and laser applications in 1960, and a co-founder of the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) investigation of psychic abilities called remote viewing. This work in the psychic area has been published in Nature, and The Proceedings of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE.
Targ has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Queens College and did graduate work in physics at Columbia University. He is author of ten books dealing with the scientific investigation of psychic abilities and Buddhist approaches to the transformation of consciousness.
http://www.espresearch.com
Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder.
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your coincidence stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's newest book "Meaningful Coincidences"
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

Jun 3, 2024 • 53min
Becoming Part of Nature Again: Dana Klisaninm. EP 318
The forest was once our human home. Psychologist Dana Klisanin is urging you to enter the forest to open your mind to the magic that trees, and plants and lakes and rivers can show you. Connect with the beings there, feel the messages flowing in and around you. The trees want you to admire them. They want to admire you.
Dana Klisanin is an innovative psychologist. Named as one of Forbes' "50 Leading Female Futurists," she is deeply immersed in research exploring the resilience and adaptability of the human psyche in the face of existential challenges. This exploration is coupled with a profound commitment to fostering human-nature connections, exemplified by the founding of ReWilding: Lab—an initiative promoting nature's therapeutic and healing benefits. Dana's earlier investigations into digital behavior illuminated the positive potential of online platforms, highlighting digital expressions of altruism, kindness, and heroism. Honored by the American Psychological Association and the World Futures Studies Federation, her insights are shared in numerous books, journals, and prominent media outlets including BBC, TIME, and Fast Company. As co-founder of Evolutionary Guidance Media R&D, Dana consults with individuals and organizations. Her debut middle-grade novel, "Future Hack," celebrates environmental activism and youth resilience in a rapidly changing world.
https://www.danaklisanin.com
https://www.rewildinglab.co
https://www.amazon.com/Future-Hack-Dana-Klisanin/dp/1938447611?ref_=ast_author_dp
https://www.evolutionaryguidancemedia.com
Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is the Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder.
To register for the Coincidence Cafe to tell your coincidence stories: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuqtpzgpGtVC3wPGbWi_v_bxk786mUId#/registration.
https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's newest book "Meaningful Coincidences"
Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research#coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity


