Is It Memory or Metaphor? The Science and Spirit of Past-Life Regression (Ep. 224)

In this episode, I sit down with certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical hypnosis specialist Craig Meriwether of Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy to explore the science and spirituality behind hypnotherapy, past-life regression, natal (in‑utero) regression, and life-between-lives work. We unpack how hypnosis actually functions as a natural shift in brainwave states—not mind control—and why healing can occur whether a regression is a literal past-life memory or a symbolic construct of the subconscious. Craig shares compelling cases, including trauma relief, pain reduction, and powerful insights that often emerge in the “healing place” of the soul realm. I also reflect on my own recent regression session with Craig—what it felt like, what surprised me, and the themes that surfaced for my life today—emphasizing the practical takeaways around patterns, purpose, family, and the pull of “home.”We also cover who should and shouldn’t try regression work, the difference between fun curiosity and therapeutic intent, how Zoom sessions can be as effective as in-person work, and why integrating the experience afterward (recordings, transcripts, journaling) matters. If you’re curious about past lives, the mechanics of consciousness, or simply want a grounded take on whether this stuff can genuinely help, this conversation delivers insight, skepticism, and hope in equal measure.  Watch LIVE tonight at 7PM CT Rumble.com/JoeRooz YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowTwitch TV: https://twitch.tv/joeroozInstagram: https://instagram.com/notjoeroozTikTok: https://tiktok.com/joe.roozMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:00:38) Opening from Asylum Studios and Christmas week vibe(00:02:20) Weekend recap and Sunday Bible study on the kings(00:04:26) Holiday schedule, show planning, and algorithm shoutouts(00:10:18) Introducing guest Craig Merriweather and his background(00:11:56) Hosts personal past life session setup and expectations(00:13:12) Chicken-or-egg: interest vs. past life cause(00:15:20) Evidence threads: remote viewing, multiverse, and research(00:17:32) Purpose of regression: healing over history verification(00:20:42) What a session feels like: time dilation and Zoom format(00:22:12) Working virtually from Flagstaff and session dynamics(00:24:02) Narrating only part of the experience and sensing details(00:24:35) Soul state and life between lives overview(00:25:26) Themes of going home and family across lives(00:27:06) Earth school analogy: learning across multiple lives(00:31:38) Craigs spiritual roots and widening worldview(00:35:00) Mainstreaming regression: Brian Weiss and Michael Newton(00:40:15) Case study: Weisss patient, healing, and verifications(00:41:44) How Craig moved into hypnotherapy and depression journey(00:47:06) Why hypnotherapy: subconscious healing and early wins(00:49:57) Accessing higher self and remembering without time travel(00:49:57) Training path: Hypnotherapy Academy modules(00:55:25) Natal regression and in utero influences(01:00:58) Literal, psychological, or both? Blended perspectives(01:07:19) What happens in hypnosis: brainwave states explained(01:13:07) History of hypnosis, Esdaile state, and pain control(01:16:36) Stage shows vs. therapy: consent and selection(01:20:04) Can everyone be hypnotized? Rapport and context(01:22:12) Media, alpha states, and suggestibility(01:27:17) Safety, myths, and who not to work with(01:28:44) Case: nine-year-olds nightmares resolved in one session(01:32:37) Imagination vs. insight and respecting the clients frame(01:35:12) 5D to 3D translation: Interstellar metaphor(01:37:26) Session flow: significant scenes, death scene, soul world(01:39:38) Healing place experiences and metaphors(01:44:06) Email follow-up: chronic hip pain gone after cord work(01:47:17) Who should avoid regression and psychedelic caveats(01:50:20) What still surprises Craig about this work(01:54:44) Warm-up exercise: home theme and sensory detail(01:59:21) How to find Craig and resources mentioned(02:00:43) Hosts closing reflections and sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez - Craig Meriwetherhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com