Paranormal Psychology | Dr. Jacob W. Glazier | Chung Huong Institute

0:07 What are some other stories that aren't being told? 5:19 What's an exceptional experience?8:59 How did you get into parapsychology?11:04 Can parapsychology promote healing?12:53 Science and ideology in parapsychology.16:32 Rethinking disciplinary boundaries.26:10 The power of mindfulness practice.30:49 Dealing with academic pushback.In this episode, Professor Jacob Glazier, an expert in psychology and parapsychology, discusses the concept of PSI and the importance of recognizing exceptional human experiences as valid phenomena. He shares his journey into parapsychology and emphasizes the need for an inclusive approach within the discipline, integrating various psychological paradigms. We explore mindfulness in education, its potential for personal growth, and the challenges faced by researchers in fringe fields. Ultimately, Professor Glazier advocates for a reevaluation of how we understand exceptional experiences, encouraging a more holistic and compassionate perspective on human well-being.Who is Dr. Jacob W. Glazier? In addition to being a research faculty member here at Chung Huong Institute's Mind-Brain Contemplative Lab, let's learn about Dr. Glazier. Dr. Jacob W. Glazier, PhD, LPC, NCC, has a doctoral degree in Psychology: Consciousness and Society from the University of West Georgia. He has his Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology degree from Augustana College. Dr. Glazier is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of West Georgia.His research revolves around critical theory, subjectivity, and exceptional experiences. He also practices psychotherapy. Dr. Glazier’s work has been published in academic journals that include Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society, Subjectivity, Mortality, Critical Horizons, Rhizomes, Journal for Cultural Research, and others. He is the author of Arts of Subjectivity (2020) and editor of the PA Book Award-winning Paranormal Ruptures (2023). He is currently working on his next book for the series, Concepts for Critical Psychology: Disciplinary Boundaries Re-thought for Routledge. In addition, Dr. Glazier is the Lead Editor of Mindfield: The Bulletin of the Parapsychological Association. He is also the co-coordinator of the annual Bill Roll Lecture at the University of West Georgia.