<a href="https://dosseydossey.com/larry/default.html" rel="nofollow">Larry Dossey</a> is a physician and author of nine books. He has become an internationally influential advocate of the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare. Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness.<a href="https://scientificandmedical.net/" rel="nofollow">scientificandmedical.net</a><a href="https://galileocommission.org/" rel="nofollow">galileocommission.org</a><a href="https://beyondthebrain.org/" rel="nofollow">beyondthebrain.org</a> Works mentioned:<a href="https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780061724947?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=CjwKCAiA7939BRBMEiwA-hX5J0RLHhpkODKlfciPxl8OEw-OB0J9Q6viyI5R7Mz0_8pd8OmxYchPyhoC5MYQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow">The Perennial Philosophy, Aldous Huxley</a><a href="https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Peter-Fenwick/The-Art-of-Dying/2436272" rel="nofollow">The Art of Dying, Peter Fenwick</a> Production: Charlotte LorimerArtwork: Amber HaasMusic: Mary McDougall

Anne Baring on the divine feminine and Catharism

Imaginal cells are responsible for the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, the Greek symbol for the soul. These cells are dormant in the caterpillar but at a critical point of development they create the new form and structure which becomes the butterfly.In the podcast series Imaginal Inspirations, David Lorimer talks to transformational authors and scientists about the experiences, people and books that have shaped their life and work.LinksScientific and Medical Network: https://scientificandmedical.netGalileo Commission: https://galileocommission.org 