Mediumship and Schizophrenia: Sharing More Than We Realize

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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