New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast

Scott Barry Kaufman, a Columbia University psychology professor and director of the Center for Human Potential, delves into the life and influence of Abraham Maslow. He revises Maslow's theories on self-actualization, integrating them with themes like personal growth, the dark side of human behavior, and the evolving landscape of feminist ideologies. Kaufman highlights the importance of embracing authenticity, discusses the light triad versus the dark triad, and calls for a deeper understanding of human potential amidst contemporary societal challenges.

Nina Cheng, founder of The Eastern Philosophy and expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, discusses the holistic foundations of TCM and its relevance to mental health. She highlights how concepts like qi and the five element theory inform practices such as music therapy and qigong. Nina also uncovers TCM's ability to address various mental health issues, advocating for contentment over the fleeting pursuit of happiness. Listeners gain insights into the mind-body connection and the effectiveness of integrating traditional methods with modern psychological approaches.

A deep dive into the potential normalization of the paranormal unfolds, exploring how society's views have evolved from witch hunts to skepticism. Jeffrey Mishlove highlights historical contexts, including the Salem trials, and unpacks the significant empirical evidence supporting psychic phenomena. The conversation examines the practical applications of such abilities, like remote viewing, while challenging materialistic perspectives on consciousness. Throughout, a paradigm shift in our understanding of the paranormal is proposed, advocating for a broader acceptance of these phenomena.

Gabriel Kennedy, author and visual artist, dives into the perplexing nature of human stupidity, drawing heavily on the thoughts of Robert Anton Wilson. He reveals that intelligence doesn't shield individuals from foolish choices, spotlighting historical blunders like the Vietnam War. Kennedy discusses the risks of stupid actions from those in power and the detrimental effects of authoritarianism. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication and critical thinking, urging listeners to reflect on their own vulnerabilities and the broader societal impacts of stupidity.

Josephin Péladan and the French Occult Revival with Sasha Chaitow Sasha Chaitow, PhD, is a British-Greek cultural historian, author, artist, and lecturer whose work explores the rich intersections of esotericism, philosophy, and the arts. An internationally exhibited artist, she is the author of several books including her translation of The Hieroglyphica of Horapollon Niloos, and Atalanta Unveiled: Alchemical Initiation in the Emblems of the Atalanta Fugiens. This conversation will focus on her book Son of Prometheus: The Life and Work of Joséphin Péladan. Here she focuses on the Occult Revival of the late nineteenth century in Paris, France. The period brings to mind such names as Eliphas Levi, Papus (Gérard Encausse), and Stanislas de Guaita. The Rosicrucian novelist Josephin Péladan also played a major role in this movement that has been largely forgotten. Sasha Chaitow has made a point of reviving memory of his particular genius. 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 currently serves as Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on June 12, 2025) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/ To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf.

Swami Medhananda, a monk and philosopher with a rich background in Vedanta, delves into profound questions about reality and spirituality. He contrasts Advaita and Vijnana Vedanta, emphasizing how these philosophies guide us through suffering and identity. The discussion nods to the Bhagavad Gita's relevance, advocating for practices like Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga in everyday life. Medhananda invites listeners on a journey to embody pure consciousness, blending devotion with nonduality for spiritual growth and transformation.

Dan Graboi, a researcher at the California Institute for Human Science with a PhD in human experimental psychology, dives into the intricacies of remote viewing and the challenges of psi perception. He sheds light on the 'naming problem,' where labeling impressions can hinder accurate identification of targets. Graboi shares fascinating examples from his experiments and discusses the neurological barriers of interpreting fragmented mental images. The conversation also touches on the significance of clear definitions in psychic research and the relationship between memory and psychic experiences.

Understanding Tarot with Mary K. Greer Mary K. Greer has been studying and teaching tarot for the last half century. She is author of eleven books on tarot and on magic. They include Tarot for Your Self: A Workbook for Personal Transformation; Women of the Golden Dawn: Rebels and Priestesses; The Essence of Magic: Tarot, Ritual, and Aromatherapy; and Mary K. Greer’s 21 Ways to Read a Tarot card. She has taught tarot for 11 years at the New College of California. She has a master’s degree in English literature from the University of Central Florida, where she first taught tarot in 1974. Here she describes the history of tarot cards and the various ways they can be used both for personal growth and to help others. In particular, she focuses on the esoteric tarot system used by the Order of the Golden Dawn. Many examples are illustrated from her personal experience. 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. (Recorded on June 3, 2025) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. Check out New Thinking Allowed’s AI chatbot. You can create a free account at https://ai.servicespace.org When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It’s almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine, visit https://NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/ To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Russell Targ – Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. To order Women of the Golden Dawn by Mary K. Greer, go to https://amzn.to/4ebX26s To order Tarot for Your Self by Mary K. Greer, go to https://amzn.to/4jQ1uZC To order Mary K. Greer’s 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card, go to https://amzn.to/3SW2gcz

UFOs and Nuclear Weapons with Robert Hastings Robert Hastings is author of UFOs and Nukes: Extraordinary Encounters at Nuclear Weapons Sites, and also (with Bob Jacobs) Confession: Our Hidden Alien Encounters Revealed. Here he reviews UFO sightings at numerous nuclear missile launch sites. In some cases, these sightings were associated with either activation or deactivation of missile launch sequences. He also describes personal encounters he has experienced since childhood with ostensible non-human entities. He suggests that these entities are closely monitoring the development of nuclear weapons. 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. (Recorded on June 2, 2025) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. Check out New Thinking Allowed’s AI chatbot. You can create a free account at https://ai.servicespace.org When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It’s almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine, visit https://NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/ To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Russell Targ – Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. To order UFOs and Nukes by Robert Hastings, go to https://amzn.to/44htHnr To order Confession by Robert Hastings and Bob Jacobs, go to https://amzn.to/4epJjZT

The Life of a UFO Contactee with Debra Jordan Kauble Debra Jordan-Kauble was the central figure in Budd Hopkins’ classic book Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley Woods, as well as its 1992 TV miniseries adaptation, Intruders, using the pseudonym “Kathie Davis” to protect her family. In 1992, she revealed her true identity and co-authored, with her sister Kathy Mitchell, Abducted: The Story of the Intruders Continues. That book was republished in a new edition in 2021. Her Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/deb.kauble Here she reviews the horrific incident that occurred in 1983 when a UFO actually landed in the backyard of her parents’ home, leaving marks on the lawn as well as terrified neighbors. This incident led to many physical and emotional problems. She also explains strange, ongoing interactions with non-human entities, as well as potential government surveillance. Looking back over many decades, she believes that these experiences have been beneficial in her life. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:28 The story in Intruders 00:19:47 Restoring lost memories 00:30:28 Emotional recovery 00:41:31 Budd Hopkins’ impact 00:49:59 Government surveillance 00:58:17 A hybrid breeding program 01:06:52 Two different kinds of dreams 01:19:05 Ongoing communications 01:26:45 Conclusion 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 currently serves as Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on May 31, 2025) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/ To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh To order Intruders: The Incredible Visitations at Copley Woods by Budd Hopkins, go to https://amzn.to/4kA0pGC To order Extraordinary Contact: Life Beyond Intruders by Debra Jordan-Kauble, go to https://amzn.to/43xPGX5