This week, Julia is joined by Dr. Jack Keefe to explore parapsychology, psychic phenomena, and the mysteries of human consciousness. From ancient oracles and telepaths to experiments attempting to test psychic abilities, they explain what we know about the mind, what we still don't understand, and why we're so drawn to the possibility that there's more to reality than meets the eye. Digressions include being psychically linked to your ex boyfriend, beefing with elves in the DMT realm, and the reparative experience of seeing a UFO with your mom.

Check out Dr. Jack's website here: http://Jack-Keefe.com

This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. 

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