Encountering Beings in the Psychosphere
- Bernard Beitman, MD
- May 14
- 1 min read
Psychedelic visions and Biblical prophecy, with Dr. Rick Strassman.
What do psychedelic visions and biblical prophecy have in common? In this 400th episode of Connecting with Coincidence, psychiatrist Bernard Beitman sits down with Rick Strassman, author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, to explore how altered states of consciousness might connect with ancient spiritual traditions.
Both trained psychiatrists with Jewish backgrounds, Beitman and Strassman reflect on shared experiences—from early psychedelic encounters to a lifelong interest in the edges of consciousness. Strassman discusses his return to the Hebrew Bible after decades of Zen practice, offering a new lens on DMT experiences as potentially prophetic rather than purely mystical or hallucinatory.
The two explore entity encounters, the psychosphere, and how meaning can emerge through synchronicities and personal interpretation. Whether or not you believe in otherworldly beings, this conversation offers thoughtful reflections on science, spirituality, and the unknown.
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About Dr. Rick Strassman
Rick Strassman, MD performed the first new U.S. clinical research with psychedelic substances in decades. He is the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, The Psychedelic Handbook, and My Altered States. His work bridges psychiatry, neuroscience, and spiritual inquiry. Learn more at rickstrassman.com.
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