New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast

Heidi Jurka is author of The Making of a Psychic. During the period from 1976 to 1979 she worked closely with parapsychologist Andrija Puharich on his “space kids” project. She was living in Puharich’s house in August 1978 when the place was set on fire by an arsonist. Here she provides many details concerning her work with Puharich, the “space kids” and “mindli...

James Tunney, LLM, is an Irish barrister who has lectured on legal matters throughout the world. He is a poet, artist, scholar, novelist, and author of The Mystery of the Trapped Light: Mystical Thoughts in the Dark Age of Scientism plus The Mystical Accord: Sutras to Suit Our Times, Lines for Spiritual Evolution; also Empire of Scientism: The Dispiriting Conspiracy and Inevitable Tyranny of Scien...

Joan Friedman, PhD, is an identical twin and the mother of five, including fraternal twin sons. Her commitment to twin research and her treatment of twins of all ages demonstrate the breadth and depth of her skills and experience. Her first book, Emotionally Healthy Twins, has received critical acclaim as a unique resource for understanding how twins develop and what parents can do to manage and u...

Alex Gomez-Marin, PhD, is director of the Organism Behavior Laboratory at the Institute of Neuroscience in Alicante, Spain. He is an associate professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the director of the Pari Center in Tuscany, Italy. His work encompasses the microscopic origins of the arrow of time, animal neuroethology in different species, and artificial intelligence applie...

Dena Merriam is author of a series of books based upon her past-life memories. They include My Journey Through Time: A Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death, and Rebirth; Rukmini and the Turning of Time: The Dawn of an Era; The Untold Story of Sita: An Empowering Tale for Our Time; When the Bright Moon Rises: The Awakening of Ancient Memories; and, most recently, To Dance with Dakinis: In Search of Self...

Julie Anderson, a former Playboy centerfold model, was an intimate companion of Adi Da Samraj from 1976 until 1992. During that time she was known as Kanya Samarpana Remembrance (also Swami Dama Kalottara Devi, and a number of other names). Her article, “The Real Practice of Guru-Devotion,” was published in the Free Daist Magazine in 1992. You can learn more about Julie at the followin...

As his intuitive abilities developed, Joshua Louis discovered he was able to communicate with souls on the other side. With his new group H.O.P.E. (Helpers of Paranormal Entities) and his intuitive ability, he dedicated his time to helping stuck spirits crossover as well as grieving people looking for closure. Josh has spent years training at the International School of Clairvoyance under the tute...

Mario Varvoglis, PhD, has been president of the Institut Métapsychique International in Paris, France, since 1997. He is the author of several books aimed at the French speaking market. He is also the creator of the “Psi Explorer” CD ROM. Here he addresses many issues concerning the history of parapsychology and psychical research in France, as well as the metaphysical implications of...

Elizabeth “Tantlian” Lord is a board member of the Rhine Research Center and a clinical laboratory technician. She is a volunteer for the New Thinking Allowed Foundation and a copy editor for the Journal of Parapsychology. She is author of Calliope O’Callahan and the Psy Syndicate. Her website is psysyndicate.com. Elizabeth shares how she came to write her first book in a fictional series for youn...

Richard Dolan is author UFOs and the National Security State: Chronology of a Cover-up 1941-1973, UFOs and the National Security State: The Cover-Up Exposed 1973-1991, A. D. After Disclosure: When the Government Finally Reveals the Truth About Alien Contact, The Secret Space Program and Breakaway Civilization, The Alien Agendas: A Speculative Analysis of Those Visiting Earth, and UFOs for the 21st...

Alex Gomez-Marin, PhD, is director of the Organism Behavior Laboratory at the Institute of Neuroscience in Alicante, Spain. He is an associate professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the director of the Pari Center in Tuscany, Italy. His work encompasses the microscopic origins of the arrow of time, animal neuroethology in different species, and artificial intelligence applie...

In the Tonglen Meditation, CoHost Emmy Vadnais guides you to develop lovingkindness and compassion for yourself and others. You can give and receive compassion and transform suffering to love and connection, simultaneously, for yourself and others. (Recorded on December 23, 2023) By participating in meditations from the New Thinking Allowed Podcast channel you agree to be responsible for your own...

Here, Emmy Vadnais and Jeffrey Mishlove have a conversation about the Tonglen meditation that will be posted soon. Tonglen is a special healing technique that entails both compassion for oneself and for others. Emmy and Jeffrey see this particular exercise as foundational for projects that they expect to unfold over the coming year. But, it is probably not for everyone. New Thinking Allowed CoHost...

Oliver Lazar, DrMed, received his doctorate in the natural sciences of medicine. Since 2012, he has been a professor of computer science in Düsseldorf, at Germany’s largest private university. After the tragic accidental death of a classmate of his then 13-year-old daughter in 2017, he underwent a complete life change combined with profound personal spiritual experiences. As a result, he conducted...

Danny Newman is author of Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry and also Angels in Vermilion: The Philosopher’s Stone from Dee to DMT. His newest book is Theurgy: Theory and Practrice – The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine. He is a 32nd degree master mason. Here he focuses on the practice of theurgy as it was practiced by the neoplatonic philosophers who suggested t...

Russell Targ is a legendary physicist, author, and pioneer in the field of parapsychology. He co-founded the Stanford Research Institute’s Remote Viewing program, where he conducted groundbreaking research on psychic abilities and our human capacity to perceive remote locations and events. His numerous books include: The Reality of ESP: A Physicist’s Proof of Psychic Abilities; Limitle...

Alex Gomez-Marin, PhD, is director of the Organism Behavior Laboratory at the Institute of Neuroscience in Alicante, Spain. He is an associate professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the director of the Pari Center in Tuscany, Italy. His work encompasses the microscopic origins of the arrow of time, animal neuroethology in different species, and artificial intelligence applie...

Julie Anderson, a former Playboy centerfold model, was an intimate companion of Adi Da Samraj from 1976 until 1992. During that time she was known as Kanya Samarpana Remembrance (also Swami Dama Kalottara Devi, and a number of other names). Her article, “The Real Practice of Guru-Devotion,” was published in the Free Daist Magazine in 1992. Following up on her previous interview in whic...

Irving Finkel, PhD, is Senior Assistant Keeper of ancient Mesopotamian script, languages, and cultures at the British Museum. He is the curator in charge of cuneiform inscriptions on tablets of clay from ancient Mesopotamia, of which the Middle East Department has the largest collection of any modern museum. He is author of several books, including, The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies, The...

Carlos Eire, PhD, is the T. Lawrason Riggs Professor of History and Religious Studies at Yale University. He is a historian of late medieval and early modern Europe. He is author of many books including War Against the Idols, From Madrid to Purgatory, A Very Brief History of Eternity, and Reformations: Early Modern Europe 1450-1650. His memoir of the Cuban Revolution, Waiting for Snow in Havana, w...

New Thinking Allowed Host, Jeffrey Mishlove, reflects back on his original intention in founding the New Thinking Allowed channel back in 2015. He explains his vision and his motivation today. He also introduces the New Thinking Allowed Bot, as well as his plans for developing educational programs based upon the archives of this channel. To experience the NewThinkingAllowed Bot, go to https://ai.s...

Peter Russell is a highly regarded philosopher, author, and futurist known for his pioneering work on bridging the gap between science and spirituality. With a background in mathematics, theoretical physics, experiential psychology and computer science, he has dedicated his career to exploring profound questions about the nature of the human mind and our relationship to the mounting planetary cris...

Ronnie Pontiac was the personal research assistance for Manly P. Hall at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles. He is author of American Metaphysical Religion: Esoteric and Mystical Traditions of the New World. He is coauthor with Tamra Lucid of The Magic of the Orphic Hymns: A New Translation for the Modern Mystic. Here he describes the history and the many meanings attributed to the...

Oliver Lazar, DrMed, received his doctorate in the natural sciences of medicine. Since 2012, he has been a professor of computer science in Düsseldorf, at Germany’s largest private university. After the tragic accidental death of a classmate of his then 13-year-old daughter in 2017, he underwent a complete life change combined with profound personal spiritual experiences. As a result, he conducted...

David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital Spirituality and Mental Health Program, and founder of the Center for Anxiety in New York. David is an international expert on spirituality and mental health. He is author of Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You, Spirituality...