Neuropsychology researcher Dr. Amir Raz (author of The Suggestible Brain) gives us his skeptic’s take on chart-topping podcast, The Telepathy Tapes. With Dr. Raz’s understanding of the neuroscience of belief systems, he breaks down how effective The Telepathy Tapes really are in scientifically proving extra-sensory abilities and debunks the scientific validity of the podcast’s experiments and paranormal brainwave program. Understand why science is unable to provide real proof of telepathy and how the scientific method can fall short when addressing questions of our consciousness. Plus, stay tuned for his research surrounding the placebo effect and how he was able to temporarily cure a teenager’s Tourette’s syndrome! You don’t want to miss this in-depth review of extra-sensory abilities and how our brains are more in control of our bodies than we realize!

Unlock the secrets of human potential & self-actualization with Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D. (cognitive psychologist, host of the #1 psychology podcast in the world - The Psychology Podcast, author of Rise Above)! Kaufman explains the mysteries of extrasensory perception and how he now believes in past-life transgressions. He unravels the complexities of a ADHD diagnosis and how ADHD could be a sign of giftedness not just a disorder. Mayim and Jonathan explore with Kaufman the shocking link between trauma, creativity, and intelligence. Discover how labels like "learning disability" can be shattered to overcome anxiety and depression, how we all might be neurodiverse, and how cognitive distortions can influence your personality and create a victim mindset. Get ready for his game-changing take on reincarnation, creative genius, and the science of narcissism. Plus, we’re back into unpacking more of the chart-topping podcast, The Telepathy Tapes! Mayim breaks down the scientific framework around collective consciousness and the challenges with proving it scientifically. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Jeffrey Kripal is a professor of Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University in Houston, Texas and he is back on the pod to answer all your burning questions about extremely popular podcast THE TELEPATHY TAPES (is it real? Is it a hoax?), near-death experiences and how science falls short when studying the metaphysical. Jeffrey explains how the very attempt at measuring extra-sensory abilities could make them unmeasurable. Mayim and Jeffrey explore the possibility that those with autism, ADHD or who are nonverbal may be able to tap into another realm and how fear plays a large role in limiting our perception of these abilities.