September 2025 – New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast

Consciousness and the Quantum Wave Function with Richard Lucido

Richard James Lucido earned a PhD. in psychology from Wayne State University in 2011. He is a practitioner of educational and behavioral psychology in the Detroit Area. He is the author of Existence & Consciousness: A Theory of Naturalistic Idealism. A peer reviewed author of papers spanning the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, and education, Dr. Lucido’s main interest is the subject of metaphysical idealism, the notion that consciousness is the primary constituent of reality.

Dr. Lucido speaks about the relationship between consciousness and quantum mechanics. Richard outlines his theory of naturalistic idealism, where consciousness is primary, and matter emerges as information. Lucido also describes his experimental work testing whether consciousness itself causes the collapse of the quantum wave function.

00:00:00 Introduction: consciousness and quantum reality
00:02:30 What is idealism?
00:06:30 Quantum physics meets consciousness
00:10:10 Existence vs. essence
00:16:00 How time shapes conscious experience
00:22:30 The quantum wave function explained
00:27:20 Can consciousness collapse reality?
00:40:00 Surprising results from experiments
00:52:50 Do cats collapse the wave function?
00:57:50 Why replication matters
01:03:07 Conclusion

New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He currently serves as Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science.

(Recorded on August 30, 2025)

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Remembering Tamra Lucid with Ronnie Pontiac

Ronnie Pontiac was the personal research assistant 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.

In this heartfelt conversation, Ronnie Pontiac reflects on the life, artistry, and spirit of his late wife, Tamra Lucid. Together for 46 years, they created music, books, and films while supporting each other’s growth and purpose. Ronnie shares Tamra’s transformation from hardship to empowerment, her devotion to mentoring others, and the legacy she left in art, activism, and love. The interview is both a tribute and a testimony to enduring partnership and the mysteries of love beyond life.

00:00:00 Introduction: Tamra’s guiding words: “It’s about the conversations”
00:02:20 Introducing Ronnie Pontiac and Tamra Lucid’s creative partnership
00:04:20 Early struggles, resilience, and how they met
00:10:30 Ronnie’s transformation and the night their lives changed
00:23:00 The beginning of their lifelong bond
00:27:30 Life with Manly P. Hall and personal growth
00:30:50 Tamra’s voice in Riot Grrrl, music, and activism
00:36:00 Tamra’s impact, mentorship, and quiet legacy
00:42:00 Visitation, grief, and spiritual connection after her passing
00:55:00 Carrying Tamra’s legacy forward in writing, film, and memory
01:20:33 Conclusion

(Recorded on August 26, 2025)

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The Business of Spirituality with Michelle Freed

Michelle Freed is a seasoned publicist, media strategist, and founder of Leave it to Michelle Media, where she helps authors, researchers, and visionaries bring their work to wider audiences. With a career spanning radio production, publicity, and media coaching, she has collaborated with some of the most well-known names in metaphysics, spirituality, and consciousness studies. In addition to her work as a publicist and producer, she is a practicing hypnotherapist, remote viewer, and co-host of the podcast The PsiChicks with Debra Lynne Katz.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Debra Lynne Katz interviews Michelle about “the business of spirituality.” Together, they explore the opportunities and challenges faced by practitioners, from setting boundaries and building credibility to navigating ethics, marketing, and public perceptions. Drawing on her experience in both media and spiritual practice, Michelle offers candid insights into how seekers and professionals can pursue authentic work while sustaining their livelihood.

00:00:00 Introduction by Debra Lynne Katz
00:01:57 Michelle’s early work with Art Bell and Jimmy Church
00:04:13 Discovering metaphysics and remote viewing
00:06:02 From hypnosis to “hypno-marketing”
00:08:15 Becoming a publicist and media producer
00:20:26 Pitfalls of coaching programs and marketing schemes
00:39:17 Money, energy exchange, and worthiness
00:45:01 Cultural views on charging for spiritual services
01:02:46 Synchronicity, manifestation, and belief
01:04:55 Ethics, boundaries, and predatory behavior in spiritual communities
01:24:48 Closing reflections and audience engagement

NTA Guest Host Debra Lynne Katz, PhD, is founder of the International School of Clairvoyance. She currently serves as President of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA) and is an adjunct professor at the California Institute for Human Science. Her books include You Are Psychic, Extraordinary Psychic, and Associative Remote Viewing Her website is debrakatz.com

(Recorded on June 30, 2025)

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Near-Death Experiences and Life Itself with P.M.H. Atwater

P. M. H. Atwater, a journalist and leading researcher on exceptional human experiences, has authored numerous books, including The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences and Future Memory. She also previews her forthcoming book, Aliens and the Near-Death Experience, which explores the intersections of nonhuman intelligence and the afterlife. Throughout her career, Atwater has shared personal stories of synchronicity, extraordinary encounters, and a lifelong commitment to guiding experiencers through the challenges that follow profound events.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Atwater reflects on decades of near-death research, recounting her three near-death experiences in 1977 and the powerful guiding voice that shaped her work. She discusses the unexpected synchronicities that influenced her career, the origins of Future Memory, and research involving nearly 5,000 adults and children. This candid dialogue illuminates not only the enduring mystery of near-death states but also the wisdom and resilience gained from a life devoted to understanding consciousness and the extraordinary.

(Recorded on **** 00, 20**)

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Inpresence 0263: Remembering Charles T. Tart

Jeffrey Mishlove honors Charles T. Tart, reflecting on decades of friendship and mentorship. From altered states and remote viewing to consciousness and the afterlife, he explores how Tart’s pioneering work continues to inspire the study of human potential and psychic phenomena.

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T A S T E
The Archives of Scientists’ Transcendental Experiences
Is an online journal devoted to transcendent experiences that scientists have reported. It lets scientists express these experiences in a psychologically and professionally safe space.

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(Created on August 21, 2025)

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The 1973 Pascagoula UFO Abduction Case with Philip Mantle

Philip Mantle delves into one of the most compelling alien abduction stories in modern history—the 1973 Pascagoula incident. He offers eye-witness testimony, investigatory details, and the broader significance of this enigma.

Philip Mantle is a respected UFO researcher and author with a deep background in Investigative UFO studies. In this episode, he discusses his books—including Pascagoula 1973, Pascagoula: The Hypnosis Tapes, Beyond Reasonable Doubt: The Pascagoula Alien Abduction (co-authored with Dr. Irina Scott) & Pascagoula Uncovered: Witnesses, Files, and Audio Tapes—which offer comprehensive analyses of key UFO cases, including the Pascagoula abduction. He is also the founder of Flying Disk Press, which publishes a wide range of UFO/abduction titles, including works by other researchers.

[00:00:00] – Introduction
[00:05:12] – Philip Mantle: Background & Books (guest context)
[00:10:45] – Setting the Scene: Pascagoula, 1973
[00:17:30] – Eyewitness Account: What Really Happened
[00:25:10] – Investigation: Evidence & Eyewitness Testimony
[00:33:00] – Skepticism & Alternative Explanations
[00:40:55] – Paranormal & Ufology Context
[00:48:20] – Philip Mantle’s Research & Publications
[00:55:50] – Where Does This Lead Us?
[01:03:30] – Conclusion & Reflections

(Recorded on TBA **** 00, 2025)

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Why Dictators Fear Open Minds with Edi Bilimoria

Edi Bilimoria, DPhil, FIMechE, CEng, is a Consultant Engineer and has been Project Manager and Head of Design for major projects such as the Channel Tunnel. He is a Trustee of the Scientific and Medical Network, Adviser to the Galileo Commission of the Network, a Trustee and a Council Member of the Francis Bacon Society, and was the Education Manager for the Theosophical Society in Australia. He is author of Mirages in Western Science Resolved by Occult Science, The Snake and the Rope: Problems in Western Science Resolved by Occult Science, and his four volume work, Unfolding Consciousness: Exploring the Living Universe and Intelligent Powers in Nature and Humans. He is also author of the article, “Truth in the Shadows: Why Dictators Fear Open Minds.” His website is edibilimoria.com.

Edi describes how dictators rise to power and how their playbook is always the same. He emphasizes the need for open-mindedness, education, and critical thinking to advance society forward in positive directions and the empowering roles of intuition, love, and vulnerability to confront authoritarianism.

(Recorded on July 14, 2025)

New Thinking Allowed CoHost, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, is an intuitive healer and health coach based in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is the author of Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance With Relationships, Health, and Spirituality. Her website is https://emmyvadnais.com

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Science, Philosophy, and the Afterlife with Chris Carter

Chris Carter is a physics teacher who was educated at Oxford, England. He is author of four books that make him one of the most significant authors today exploring the question of life after death: Science and the Near-Death Experience, Science and Psychic Phenomena, Science and the Afterlife Experience, and most recently The Case for the Afterlife: Evidence of Life After Death.

Here he share some of the strongest case supporting postmortem survival of consciousness and also presents the counter-arguments to several philosophical objections.

New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science.

(Recorded on August 15, 2025)

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