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

Chiwi Journal

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…

1. Mona's remarkable transformation from a scientific materialist to a spiritual seeker.
2. Key moments and experiences that triggered this worldview shift.
3. Extraordinary insights and revelations from Mona's research and conversations with mystics, intuitives, and scientists.
4. Unveiling supernatural and unexplainable events.
5. Understanding parapsychology (psi) phenomena and key findings that suggest their existence.
6. The challenge of mainstream acceptance for mysterious experiences and strategies to bridge the gap between science and spirituality effectively.
7. Exploring Mona's psychedelic experiences and their influence on her perspective on reality and spirituality.
8. Mona's research on past lives and karma, shedding light on these spiritual phenomena and their influence on our lives.
9. How individuals inclined toward a purely scientific approach can incorporate elements of spirituality into their worldview.
10. The impact of sound, light, and breathwork on human consciousness.
11. Comparing attitudes toward spirituality in the East and West.
12. Exploring potential directions for future research in the realm of human experience and expanding our understanding of consciousness and spirituality.
13. Mona shares her exciting upcoming projects and areas of passionate research.
14. 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.

Books/links mentioned in this episode

• Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe by Mona Sobhani, PhD
• Mona Sobhani, PhD website
• Windbridge Research Center
• The Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project
• Finding Your Highest Path with Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson
• Many Lives, Many Masters
• Deep Connection Within - Voice Workshop with Yogetsu
• Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies ( IACS )
• Brave New World of Psychedelic Science Substack
• Join the community for curious scientists: Exploring Consciousness
• Support Neuroscience of Consciousness Symposium