cover of episode #148: Proof of Spiritual Phenomena, Psychedelic & Supernatural Experiences and Parapsychology with Mona Sobhani, PhD

#148: Proof of Spiritual Phenomena, Psychedelic & Supernatural Experiences and Parapsychology with Mona Sobhani, PhD

2023/9/26
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Mona Sobhani discusses her transformation from a scientific skeptic to a spiritual seeker, triggered by personal experiences and existential crises.

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My guest today is Mona Sobhani. She is a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist, researcher, and accomplished author with a rich and diverse professional background spanning over 15 years. Her wide-ranging interests have led her to explore the intersections of science, technology, spirituality, and human behaviour.

In today’s episode, we talked about…

  • Mona's remarkable transformation from a scientific materialist to a spiritual seeker.

  • Key moments and experiences that triggered this worldview shift.

  • Extraordinary insights and revelations from Mona's research and conversations with mystics, intuitives, and scientists.

  • Unveiling supernatural and unexplainable events.

  • Understanding parapsychology (psi) phenomena and key findings that suggest their existence.

  • The challenge of mainstream acceptance for mysterious experiences and strategies to bridge the gap between science and spirituality effectively.

  • Exploring Mona's psychedelic experiences and their influence on her perspective on reality and spirituality.

  • Mona's research on past lives and karma, shedding light on these spiritual phenomena and their influence on our lives.

  • How individuals inclined toward a purely scientific approach can incorporate elements of spirituality into their worldview.

  • The impact of sound, light, and breathwork on human consciousness.

  • Comparing attitudes toward spirituality in the East and West.

  • Exploring potential directions for future research in the realm of human experience and expanding our understanding of consciousness and spirituality.

  • Mona shares her exciting upcoming projects and areas of passionate research.

  • Mona's hope for what readers and listeners will take away from her book and her perspective on the interplay between science and spirituality in understanding life's meaning.

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