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Alec is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and pioneering researcher in the field of consciousness and autism. Together, they explore the intersection of psychic phenomena, neuroscience, and the unique minds of non-speaking autistic children—challenging conventional ideas of communication, reality, and the mind itself.
Dr. Diane shares how a chance encounter with a psychic patient during her Harvard training ignited a lifelong investigation into the reality of extra-sensory perception (ESP), particularly in children diagnosed with autism.
An exploration of “The Hill,” a non-physical meeting place described telepathically by non-verbal autistic children—suggesting a shared field of consciousness beyond the brain.
Drawing from her decades of research into savant syndrome, Dr. Diane connects historical examples and modern-day cases to reveal patterns of heightened awareness, memory, and perception.
A deep dive into the theory that consciousness is not localized to the brain, but rather operates as an informational field that the brain and body navigate—supported by findings related to ionized water and microtubules in the brain.
A candid discussion about how Diane’s scientific background and her father's influence shaped her critical thinking—encouraging a blend of empirical rigor and intuitive openness in the study of consciousness.
Insights into the misunderstood portions of human DNA and their possible relationship to consciousness, intuition, and unexplainable phenomena.
Diane recounts a life-changing psychic reading that predicted her future with uncanny precision, sparking a deeper look at what’s truly possible when we trust what we can’t yet explain.
About Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell
Dr. Diane is a practicing psychiatrist, autism researcher, and former faculty member at Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Her work bridges neuroscience, consciousness studies, and anomalous phenomena. Her independent research into the psychic abilities of autistic children has received international attention.
She retired from active clinical practice in early 2024 but continues to speak and write about the evolving science of the mind.
Resources and Links
The ESP Enigma by Dr. Diane Hennacy PowellÂ
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Show Minutes
00:00:00 – Telepathy, Autism & The Mind Beyond The Brain
00:00:38 – Diane’s Entry into Exploring ESP and Psychic Phenomena
00:16:52 – Truth vs. Expectations in Education
00:19:38 – Shift into Full-Time Study on How Consciousness Relates to the Brain
00:30:57 – Exploring Psychic Abilities and Telepathy in Savants
00:47:53 – Exploring Telepathy in Autistic Children
00:55:27 – The Concept of the Hill
01:00:45 – Understanding Dream States and Consciousness
01:14:15 – Understanding the Biofield, Light Beings, and Telepathy
01:42:33 – Connecting with Inner Truth and DivinityÂ
01:47:04 – Exploring Ancestral Knowledge, Symbols, and Connections
02:02:09 – Connecting with Ancestors
02:04:56 – Shared Consciousness, Precognition, Future Memory, and Free Will
02:19:38 – Exploring the Clairs: Personal Experiences
02:30:11 – Understanding Consciousness and Hydrocephalus