Exploring Magical Consciousness, Shamanism & Altered States with Dr. Susan GreenwoodIn this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Susan Greenwood — anthropologist, author, and shamanic practitioner — to explore the nature of magical consciousness and the power of imagination as a gateway to altered states and non-ordinary reality.We discuss:What magical consciousness really meansShamanic journeying, extraction, and walking the dimensionsWhy imagination matters in accessing deeper states of awarenessAcademia’s tension with subjectivity and inner knowingHealing the whole soul through indigenous knowledge systemsDr. Greenwood shares from decades of fieldwork with British witches, druids, and shamans, as well as insights from her collaborative work with neuroscientist Erik Goodwyn. We also discuss her evolving research on William Blake and the power of storytelling to convey multidimensional experience.Dr. Susan Greenwood is the author of The Anthropology of Magic, Developing Magical Consciousness, and Magical Consciousness: An Anthropological and Neurobiological Approach. She was previously a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sussex and continues to pioneer new frameworks for understanding spiritual experience through lived knowledge.Enjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training → Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships. 💌 [email protected] | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime. Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related