Season Four Back To School Series Episode 2 - Science Class The Neuroscience of Mediumship
Today, we’re continuing our "Back to School" Series with a visit to Science class and the Neuroscience of Mediumship!
In this special episode, we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and spirituality with Kaylee, a neuroscience student from Barnard University. Introduced to me by her aunt, medium and life coach Mary Beth Thomsen, Kaylee shares groundbreaking research that explores the links between auditory hallucinations in mediums and clinical conditions like schizophrenia. Joined by guest host Brooke Carey, we explore how spiritual experiences and clinical hallucinations may be more closely connected than we realize. From culture and selective attention to the potential therapeutic applications of her findings, this conversation shines a light on the innovative frontiers of brain research. Tune in as we unravel the science behind hearing from Spirit and how neuroscience is beginning to unlock the mysteries of mediumship.
Show Notes:
- 00:00 Exciting Introduction to a Special Episode 02:11 Meet Kaylee: A Brilliant Young Scientist 02:37 Kaylee's Journey into Mediumship 05:01 Discovering Neuroscience and Personal Motivations 06:42 The Fascinating Research on Hallucinations 09:21 Understanding Mediumship and Hallucinations 16:06 Exploring Cultural and Clinical Perspectives 25:17 Kaylee's Research Methods and Findings 26:42 Exploring Absorption and Mental Imagery 27:52 Understanding Dissociation and Absorption 28:28 Pathological vs. Non-Pathological Dissociation 31:23 Mediumship and the Brazilian Kardecism Mediums 36:12 Top-Down Processing and Hallucinations 41:57 Neurobiological Correlates of Mediumship 47:24 Future Research and Applications 50:36 Concluding Thoughts
If you would like to read Kaylee's paper or want to hear more from Kaylee, please email her directly at kat2205@barnard.edu
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