Watch episodes & bonus content ad-free on https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/ What if everything you thought you knew about channeling is wrong? Dr. Helané Wahbeh (Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences & author of The Science of Channeling) reveals the science, psychology, and real-world practice behind one of the world's most misunderstood phenomena. In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, she shares how she unexpectedly began trance channeling as a child after witnessing her grandparents' séance sessions, and answers the biggest questions people have about channeling today: - Who are people really channeling? Spirit guides, higher self, deceased loved ones, or something else? - Can one person channel multiple beings? - Crucial differences between channeling, trance channeling, & mediumship - How renowned channelers like Lee Harris & Darryl Anka actually channel, and what makes their approaches different - Can anyone learn to channel? How to discover your natural channeling style & why your genetics may influence your intuitive strengths -  Are you neurodivergent...or awakening to latent psi abilities? - Surprising difference between intuition & psychic ability - Hidden ways you're already receiving nonlocal information without realizing it - How channeling can dramatically improve your everyday life - Shocking ways "Noetic Signatures" may be influencing your thoughts, emotions, health, & life - Importance of energetic boundaries & practical energetic maintenance habits - Science behind the chakra system & what current research suggests - Why intention is one of the most important factors when channeling & how to use it effectively - Why ego-clearing practices like psychotherapy, hypnosis, & self-awareness are essential for receiving clearer info - How unconscious personality patterns act as filters that can distort channeled messages - Why balancing intellect & intuition is critical, and how to avoid outsourcing your personal power to channeled information - Why so many people feel disconnected from their extrasensory abilities, and how our externally focused culture may be contributing Whether you're deeply experienced with channeling or simply curious about consciousness, intuition, and the frontiers of human potential, this conversation bridges rigorous scientific research with practical spiritual exploration in a grounded and thought-provoking way. Part 2 Here: https://youtu.be/WSFTmPt82GQ --- 00:00 - Intro 04:22 - Trance Channeling in Childhood 05:17 - Family Roots, Exorcisms, & Séances 11:20 - Focus on Content Not Source 19:59 - Channeling vs Mediumship 24:20 - Can Anyone Learn to Channel? 27:05 - Find Your Noetic Signature 30:14 - Energetic Hygiene 32:00 - Are You Neurodivergent or Psi-Sensitive? 47:38 - Intention & Ego Filters 1:00:37 - Chakras & Energy Tools --- Regulate your nervous system with Nuropod, an ear based wearable built on 10+ years of neuroscience research. The most studied wearable VNS device, backed by 60+ clinical studies and a 30 day return guarantee. Get 5% off to Try Nuropod with the link: https://nuropod.com/mayim Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BREAK at https://www.oneskin.co/BREAK #oneskinpod Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code BREAK at https://www.mudwtr.com/BREAK ! #mudwtrpod Real movement. Real muscle activation. Get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate and Free Shipping at https://lifeprofitness.com/ with code BREAKER at checkout. Use code BREAKER at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code BREAKER at https://irestore.com/BREAKER! #irestorepod --- Website: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TgOe2poCdpZtQwKetQmU1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mayim-bialiks-breakdown/id1546456269 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bialikbreakdown/ Find Mayim: https://mayimbialik.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MissMayim https://www.twitter.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.instagram.com/MissMayim/​​​ https://www.tiktok.com/@bialikbreakdown Learn more about IONS: https://noetic.org/breakdown/ IONS' YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_lGMEUmO_eDF-FkGWuugFQ IONS free live webinars: https://noetic.org/experience/connections-live/ IONS peer-reviewed papers: https://noetic.org/science/publications/ Participate in IONS research: https://noetic.org/science/participate-research/ IONS Research Prize on UAPs: https://noetic.org/prize/ Dr. Helané Wahbeh's book, The Science of Channeling: https://noetic.org/explore/science-of-channeling/ If interested in partnerships please contact mbb.sponsor@impacttheory.com Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong.