Beyond the Brain: Mystical Encounters, Psychedelics, and the Nature of Consciousness
Welcome back to Deadly Departed! In this captivating episode, "Beyond the Brain: - What Lies Beyond Pt. 2," host Jock Brocas sits down once again with Matt Colborn, author, researcher, and expert on consciousness and mystical experiences. Together, they venture deep into the shadowy realms where science, spirituality, and the paranormal intersect.
This conversation plunges into the “hard problem of consciousness,” exploring the mysteries of how our brains create experiences, or whether there’s something greater at play. Matt and Jock tackle topics from materialist explanations of mystical and near-death experiences to the role psychedelics play in connecting with the “Other side,” and the challenge of separating genuine spiritual experiences from fabrications. They also examine the complicated relationship between mystical experiences, mental health, and healing, bringing in personal stories and referencing luminaries like William James, Steve Taylor, and Stanislav Grof.
Listeners will discover how cultural biases, scientific dogmas, and religious traditions have shaped the way we view paranormal experiences—and why it’s so essential to bridge the gap between parapsychology and transpersonal psychology.
If you’re ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about consciousness, life after death, and the very nature of reality, then settle in—this episode is packed with insight, reflection, and a few surprises along the way.
