hidden experience audio

This is a short audio post, and it isn’t numbered because it’s not a formal interview. Earlier this year, I gave a short talk about my work and my own experiences. This was at the Archives of the Impossible conference at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I was invited to this impressive event by Jeff Kripal and Karin Austin. I thank them at the beginning. I also said this was a big deal for me, and it was. The audio of my talk was lifted from a youtube video put out by Rice University, and here's a link to that video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha has had a LOT of out-of-body experiences. She’s written a beautiful book, aptly titled OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES, with the subtitle Explorations and encounters with the astral plane. She plays dual roles as an author—academic researcher and poetic memoirist. She digs deep, vigilantly recounting her journeys within these mystical realms.This conversation has a Part Two, inspired by an owl (available soon). Samantha’s book HERE Her blog, Zombies in PJs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was not an easy interview. Rachel’s story is heartbreaking, yet it's also a remarkable testament of hope and faith. Rachel and her husband Shane had a daughter, Kenadie. In 2018, they lost her to cancer. She was only ten years old, and grief shattered their lives. But amidst the darkness, signs began to appear—glimmers of hope, whispers of connection, and a path to something greater. Rachel now runs an instagram page titled for11_together, a site dedicated to sharing stories of connection. I didn't realize until the end of the interview, but this was Rachel's first time ever as a guest on a podcast. When she told me this, I was so grateful—this was a powerful and emotional conversation. • for11_together on Instagram, HERE • Rachel's homepage, HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon is a very prolific podcaster with two shows: Our Paranormal Afterlife and The Alien UFO Podcast. He is also a hypnotherapist specializing in past-life regressions. And he just published a book, Verified Near Death Experiences. We explore the issues of consciousness continuing after death and the UFO contact experience, and how these two seemingly disparate studies overlap. Simon is remarkably well informed on these subjects, and this comes from his years talking directly to the people involved. This episode also includes a chapter from his book, read by Simon. Verified Near Death Experiences, the book HERE Simon's homepage HERE Our Paranormal Afterlife podcast HERE The Alien UFO Podcast, HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might know Kelly from her very popular podcast—The UFO Rabbit Hole, but you might not know she wrote and starred in COSMOSIS, a three-part documentary series on UFOs. This is a deep exploration of a multi-layered phenomenon. (The series is found on AppleTV and most streaming services) Kelly is known as a methodical and disciplined researcher. Yet, you might not know about her own experiences and the depth of her spiritual sensitivity. It’s this more elusive facet of the mystery we’ll be exploring in this episode. COSMOSIS—The documentary, HERE Part ONE—Through The Looking Glass: My initiation into the anomalous, HERE Part TWO—Through the Looking Glass: The strange tale of Tom Matte and Upsight, HERE Kelly’s book, HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scarlett’s beautiful little book, We Met on the Other Side, tells a remarkable near-death experience story—one that will lift your heart. We explore her life and all the overlapping events and challenges that surround the NDE. She is a powerful psychic, a Reiki healer, and a champion for the power of love. Her website, linked HERE. Her book, linked HERE. Watch Scarlett’s talk at Rice University's 2023 Archives of the Impossible Conference, linked HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and researcher Preston Dennett talks about his most recent book, Symmetry. He shares the mic with Dolly Safran, who is at the center of this mind-bending story of UFO contact. Two people, each with a remarkable set of life experiences. Past lives, psychic knowing, OBEs, and an NDE—and so much more, including piloting a flying saucer! There is no way to sum up this breathtaking story in these meager show notes, so just listen. Here are some links: The book, Symmetry, HERE. Mike’s very fun 2020 interview with Preston, HERE. Mike’s 2012 interview with Preston, HERE. Preston’s YouTube channel, HERE. Preston’s homepage, HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Leo Sprinkle holds an important place in the history of UFO research, and more importantly, he holds a place in my heart, and in the hearts of countless others who sought out his gentle guidance—this includes Katie Paige. Leo was our friend and mentor, and he passed away on November 15th, 2021. He was 91 years old. This show is dedicated to the memory of this remarkable, big-hearted soul. Katie wrote a book titled Letters of Love & Light: Four Decades of UFO Encounters, Experiences and Sightings Shared with Ufologist R. Leo Sprinkle, Ph.D. This is a collection of letters from Leo’s extensive archives. Mike's 2011 interview with Leo HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices