The Telepathy Tapes
Ky Dickens
The Telepathy Tapes is a podcast that explores the origins of consciousness and the unexplained abilities of ESP through science, verifiable experience, formal testing, and human story. In Season One, non-speaking individuals with autism reveal striking telepathic abilities that challenge everything we thought we knew about the mind. In Season Two, the lens widens to extraordinary experiences that invite us to rethink reality itself. From near death experiences to telepathic communication with animals, energy healing to plant intelligence, and the origins of creativity to sudden savant abilities -- each episode offers a rare glimpse into the vast terrain of consciousness beyond the brain.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 45min
S2E7: Psychedelics and Accessing Consciousness
Juliana Mercer, a Marine Corps veteran and advocate for psychedelic treatment, shares her transformative journey with ayahuasca and psilocybin. She candidly discusses how these experiences helped her confront deep-seated trauma from military service. The conversation dives into the healing potential of psychedelics, highlighting their capacity to evoke neuroplasticity and a reconnection to ancient spiritual practices. Mercer emphasizes the need for clinical support in integrating these powerful substances into healing methodologies.
Nov 21, 2025 • 10min
PREVIEW: Ask Me Anything with Alex Andersen
In this preview, Alex Andersen, the founder of Pet Talk Communications and a renowned animal communicator, dives into the fascinating world of animal consciousness. She reveals how humans can connect telepathically with their pets and explores the idea of reincarnation across species. Alex shares her insights on deep bonds with horses and whether pets linger after death. She also gives practical tips for tuning into those telepathic signals. Prepare to be captivated by the quirky connections between humans and their animal companions!
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Nov 19, 2025 • 51min
S2E6: Plant Intelligence and Ancestral Wisdom
In this enlightening discussion, guests include Natalia Meehan, who shares personal insights about her sister Nina, a non-speaking teen telepathically linked to plants. Mycologist Paul Stamets delves into the fascinating world of mycelial networks, explaining how fungi communicate across ecosystems. Clinical herbalist David Winston recounts pivotal moments of guidance from plants. Indigenous elders emphasize the deep, ancestral relationships with flora, revealing that plants are not mere life forms but relatives with wisdom to impart. Together, they challenge us to reconsider our connection with nature.
Nov 14, 2025 • 7min
PREVIEW: Ask Me Anything with Dr. Jeremy Chapman
Dr. Jeremy Chapman, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Medical Director at the SSM Health Treffert Center, tackles captivating listener questions about savant syndrome. He explores how savants collaborate with researchers, facing credibility challenges along the way. Dr. Chapman delves into academic skepticism and the importance of embracing unconventional perspectives. He also explains the fascinating shift in perception experienced by acquired savants when ‘the veil’ lifts, revealing intriguing changes in brain function.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 51min
S2E5: Animal Telepathy & Consciousness
Anna Breytenbach, an interspecies communicator, and Rupert Sheldrake, a Cambridge biologist, dive into the fascinating world of animal telepathy and consciousness. They discuss Trevor's heartwarming connection with his therapy horse, Blackjack, who provides profound insights. Emily Koenig shares how a pony's behavior revealed her hidden health issues. Sheldrake presents intriguing research on how dogs anticipate their owners' return. Both guests emphasize that true connection transcends words, urging us to listen to the silent wisdom of the animal kingdom.
Nov 6, 2025 • 22min
BONUS: Archipelago at the Treffert Center
Jeremy Chapman, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, outlines the mission behind Treffert Studios and the Archipelago event for savants. Janice DeBlois shares the inspiring journey of her son Tony, a blind autistic musical savant with a vast repertoire and improvisational skills. The trio discusses the importance of nurturing unique talents, the therapeutic power of art and music, and emotional moments from the gathering that validated the savant community. They also explore practical advice for creatives and the hope of making Archipelago an annual celebration of genius.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 60min
S2E4: Savants: When Brilliance Drops In
Join acquired savants Jason Padgett and Derek Amato as they explore unexpected talents post-injury. Jason unveils his theory of quantum information holography, discussing how he perceives math visually after a traumatic incident. Meanwhile, Derek shares his journey to becoming a musician and the synesthetic visuals that guide his compositions. They question whether savant skills reveal latent potential in everyone, igniting fascinating conversations about consciousness, telepathy, and the mystical abilities that might lie within us all.
Oct 31, 2025 • 6min
PREVIEW: Ask Me Anything with Laura Lynn Jackson
In this sneak peek, Laura Lynn Jackson, a world-renowned medium and intuitive expert, dives into the fascinating world of connecting with spirit. She answers listener questions about her journey and shares tips on developing your own psychic abilities. Laura discusses whether her gifts were natural or learned, revealing insights about soul teams and her childhood experiences with the spirit world. Don't miss her captivating stories and unique perspectives on the sixth sense!
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Oct 29, 2025 • 53min
S2E3: The Consciousness of Creativity: Are Ideas Alive And Do They Choose Us?
Join bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert, known for her insights on inspiration, and Liz Feldman, the Emmy-winning creator of Dead to Me, as they dive into the nature of creativity. They explore the idea that thoughts are conscious entities seeking collaboration with humans. Liz shares her uncanny experience of channeling a fully-formed story, while Elizabeth discusses how inspiration requires both hard work and surrender. The conversation takes intriguing turns, contemplating how ideas come and go, and the universal process of creation.
Oct 23, 2025 • 26min
BONUS: Inside The Home Life Of Laura Lynn Jackson
In this captivating discussion, Laura Lynne Jackson's family shares their unique experiences living with a medium. Garrett, her husband, offers insights on balancing skepticism and normal family life. Middle child Hayden talks about growing up with intuitive abilities that shaped his perspective. Youngest daughter Juliet recounts personal signs from the other side that deepened her beliefs about love. Oldest child Ashley describes the emotional impacts of her mother's readings. Together, they reveal love as the central theme of their extraordinary family dynamic.
