Ever imagine a world where military intelligence meets mystical exploration? In this episode of Mind Shift, Kate takes us on a journey through one of the strangest and most secretive chapters in U.S. history: the Army’s genuine attempt to harness psychic powers. Forget spy gadgets, this is the story of classified memos, out-of-body experiments, and the bizarre partnership between a Virginia radio executive and the nation’s top intelligence officials.Today’s episode digs deep into the Cold War’s psychic arms race and the military’s classified collaboration with Robert Monroe and his Gateway training. We’ll meet the eccentric figures who spearheaded these adventures, explore the controversial results, and consider what might be hidden in still-classified files. Get ready to question what you believe is possible, as we uncover why the government was willing to risk so much on the tantalizing idea that human consciousness might be our most powerful secret weapon."Whether they were onto something profound or chasing expensive illusions, the mere fact that these programs existed tells us something important about the relationship between science, consciousness, and national security." ~KateToday on Mind Shift: ·     Meet Robert Monroe, radio executive turned consciousness pioneer, and military collaborator.·     Learn why the Army asked for out-of-body training instead of new tanks in a 1984 classified memo.·     Trace the Cold War paranoia that led the U.S. to explore “psychotronic” research and psychic espionage.·     Explore the origins of CIA-funded programs like Scanate and the move to military units codenamed Grill Flame, Center Lane, and Stargate.·     Discover how Monroe’s Hemi-sync technology was used to train soldiers in Focus 10, Focus 12, and beyond.·     Unpack the collaboration between Monroe and military officers like Frederick “Skip” Atwater and Joe McMoneagle.·     Hear about General Stubblebine’s almost unbelievable experiments, like requiring commanders to learn spoon-bending!·     Consider the practical results: from missing aircraft to Soviet weapons facilities, what did psychic spying really accomplish?·     Review the official shutdown of Project Stargate and why the intelligence community claimed it “didn’t work”—and why the insiders say otherwise.·     Reflect on what this hidden program reveals about the government’s secret pursuit of consciousness research.·     Preview next week’s look at how these extraordinary stories are echoed in Hollywood and pop culture, and what we might still be missing about the true nature of human awareness.Mentioned Resources: ·     Declassified military memos regarding The Gateway Process and Army psychic experiments·     Work of Robert A. Monroe: Journeys Out of the Body, Monroe Institute research·     Research by Russell Targ & Harold Puthoff at Stanford Research InstituteThe Consciousness Project and Mind Shift Podcast are brought to you by AuthentaTag™. (http://authentatag.com/) 

Curious about the real story behind government research into psychic abilities and the mysteries of consciousness? In this captivating solo episode, host Kate takes listeners on a journey from declassified military programs to cutting-edge neuroscience, challenging what we think we know about the power of the mind. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode invites you to reconsider where the boundaries between science and speculation really lie.In today’s installment of Mind Shift, Kate unpacks the aftermath and ongoing legacy of the Gateway research, connecting Cold War intrigue with present-day scientific debates. You’ll dive into how serious scientists and intelligence agencies became invested in techniques like remote viewing and altered states of consciousness, and grapple with the lingering question—do these tools reveal hidden truths, or simply expand our sense of ourselves?"Even if out of body experiences don't involve consciousness literally leaving the body, they might reveal something important about how the brain constructs our sense of self and reality." ~KateToday on Mind Shift:·     The historical backdrop of Lt. Col. McDonnell’s Gateway report and its Cold War significance·     How the CIA’s Stargate program shaped the U.S. government’s psychic research efforts·     Key contributions from mainstream scientists like Itzhak Bentov, Carl Pribram, and Charles Tart·     The science behind binaural beats and the legitimacy of hemi-sync technology·     Holographic models of brain function and what they mean for memory and perception·     Differentiating between rigorously established science and speculative theories·     Neuroscientific insights on out-of-body experiences and the sense of self·     Ongoing debates around whether remote viewing accesses real information or just taps unconscious memory·     The ambiguous legacy of declassified experiments—statistical oddities, questionable results, and enduring mysteries·     How the Gateway program influenced both scientific discussion and popular imagination·     The shift from psychic superpowers to human development and psychological integration·     Reflections on open-minded research and the continuing relevance of consciousness studies todayMentioned Resources:·     Itzhak Bentov – Research on meditation and physiological change; author of Stalking the Wild Pendulum·     Carl Pribram – Holographic brain theory; neuroscientist·     Charles Tart – Investigator of altered states of consciousness·     CIA Stargate Program – Archival research on remote viewing and psychic phenomena·     The Holographic Principle – Current theoretical physics literature·     Stuart Hameroff and Roger Penrose – Quantum theories of consciousnessThe Consciousness Project and Mind Shift Podcast are brought to you by AuthentaTag™ (http://authentatag.com/) 

Curious about the science behind altered states and the mysteries of perception? In this solo episode, host Kate guides listeners through the fascinating and often speculative ways physics has been used to explain extraordinary experiences reported ...

The boundary between mind and reality is more porous than we’re often led to believe. In this episode of Mind Shift, host Kate takes listeners deep inside the famed Gateway Experience—a set of consciousness-expanding techniques once studied by Army Intelligence during the Cold War. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or quietly hopeful, you’ll hear firsthand how the military explored altered states of awareness in search of both practical and extraordinary results.Building on the previous episode’s introduction to the mysterious Army report, Kate breaks down what actually happens during Gateway training, from the basics of hemi-sync audio to advanced out-of-body experiences. She reveals the step-by-step processes participants followed, explains the science and speculation behind them, and considers the real-world value of unlocking new layers of consciousness. You’ll come away with a clearer picture of what Gateway is, why the military was interested, and what exploring your own mind might actually mean."Whether you find this convincing or not, what's undeniable is that a serious military intelligence officer spent considerable time and effort trying to understand these phenomena scientifically." ~KateToday on Mind Shift:·     What led the Army to seriously study consciousness and the Gateway Experience·     The basics of Gateway training: relaxation, focus states, and step-by-step consciousness expansion·     How Hemi-sync audio synchronizes the brain’s hemispheres·     The Energy Conversion Box: a powerful visualization for freeing mental clutter·     The transition from Focus 10 (“mind awake, body asleep”) to Focus 12 and expanded awareness·     Uncommon mind tools: resonant tuning, color breathing, and the “energy bar” technique·     Patterning, visualizing outcomes to influence reality·     The pursuit of out-of-body experiences, including Monroe Institute methods·     Traveling through time: Focus 15 and Focus 21 states·     Why REM sleep might be the key to mind-body separation·     The military’s findings: What worked, what didn’t, and why self-knowledge matters most·     Scientific curiosity vs. mystical ambition, what the Gateway research really reveals·     What comes next in Gateway research and how it connects to modern neuroscienceMentioned Resources:·     Lt. Col. Wayne McDonnell’s 1983 Army Intelligence Report on the Gateway Experience (https://www.amazon.com/Analysis-Assessment-Gateway-Process-Unabridged/dp/163831005X/134-7018675-1611630?pd_rd_w=2I8ot&content-id=amzn1.sym.dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_p=dcf559c6-d374-405e-a13e-133e852d81e1&pf_rd_r=992VBDB6Z6BEXQWP0HZH&pd_rd_wg=kCGXF&pd_rd_r=3e3b7039-5808-4ce8-abea-1760dcf6b285&pd_rd_i=163831005X&psc=1)·     Robert Monroe and the Monroe Institute (original pioneers of Hemi-sync and OBE methods) (https://www.monroeinstitute.org/) Additional references to brainwave studies and the intersection of consciousness research and military applications:·     Army Research Grant to Explore Communication Through Brain Waves (https://www.dvidshub.net/news/521320/army-research-grant-explore-communication-through-brain-waves)·     Army's MIND Lab able to decode brain waves (https://www.army.mil/article/158256/armys_mind_lab_able_to_decode_brain_waves)·     The war inside your mind: unprotected brain battlefields and neuro-vulnerability (https://securitystudies.ecu.edu/wp-content/pv-uploads/sites/221/The_war_inside_your_mind_unprotected_brain_battlefields__McC_Feb_5_2024_XX.pdf)·     

What happens when military intelligence meets the mysteries of human consciousness? In the premiere episode of Mind Shift, host Kate cracks open a little-known Cold War era report, crafted not by mystics, but by a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel. This ...