Can Science Prove Life After Death? Inside "Mediumship Under The Microscope"

Is mediumship real, or is it just a mix of grief, guesswork, and good acting?

This is the central question of the latest episode of The Telepathy Tapes (Season 2, Episode 2), titled "Mediumship Under The Microscope." Host Ky Dickens takes us on a fascinating journey that moves beyond ghost stories and into the laboratories and blind trials designed to test whether consciousness survives death.

If you’ve ever been skeptical about psychics but curious about the "afterlife," this episode is a must-listen. Here is a breakdown of what you’ll hear.

From Skeptic to Believer

The episode begins with the moving story of Bob Ginsberg, co-founder of the Forever Family Foundation. Bob describes himself as a former "logical left-brain thinker" who didn't believe in an afterlife—until the tragic death of his daughter, Bailey, in a car accident.

Desperate for answers but unwilling to accept blind faith, Bob sought evidence. This led him to establish a foundation that rigorously tests mediums. We aren't talking about fortune tellers on a boardwalk; these are controlled, double-blind trials designed to rule out "cold reading" (fishing for info) and "hot reading" (Googling the client beforehand).

The Science of the Spirit

One of the standout guests is Laura Lynne Jackson, a renowned psychic medium and author (you may know her from the Netflix series Surviving Death). Laura explains how she subjects herself to scientific scrutiny to prove that her abilities are genuine.

We learn about the Windbridge Research Center, where researchers like Dr. Mark Boccuzzi use multi-layered blinding protocols. In these tests, mediums have to perform readings for "proxy sitters" (people who aren't the grieving family member) over the phone, ensuring they have zero visual cues or prior knowledge. According to the episode, the data suggests that accurate information retrieval from the "discarnate" is statistically significant.

The Brain on "The Other Side"

Perhaps the most intriguing segment involves Emelia, a young nonspeaker introduced in Season 1. Emelia, who communicates via typing, has begun relaying messages from the deceased—often for people she barely knows.

The podcast brings in Dr. Tarrant to analyze Emelia’s brain scans. He compares her brain activity during these communication sessions to that of vetted mediums like Laura Lynne Jackson. The result? They share a distinct neurological signature: a surge of theta activity in the right hemisphere.

This suggests that whether it’s a professional medium or a nonspeaking child, the brain enters a specific, measurable state when "connecting" to the other side.

Why It Matters

"Mediumship Under The Microscope" does a fantastic job of grounding a metaphysical topic in tangible research. It moves the conversation from "is this magic?" to "is this a natural function of consciousness we don't understand yet?"

Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, the episode offers a compelling argument: if consciousness survives the body, communication across that boundary might not just be possible—it might be scientifically verifiable.

Listen to the full episode here: The Telepathy Tapes: S2 E2

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