The Resonance Revolution: The Untapped Technology of Music as a Pathway to Human Coherence

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What if one of humanity’s oldest companions is also one of its most overlooked technologies? For millennia, music has accompanied our rituals, celebrations, initiations, healing practices, and significant life transitions. Yet modern culture has largely relegated music to the domains of entertainment, relaxation, and personal preference. What if its deeper value has been hiding in plain sight?

In this experiential presentation, Emmy Award-winning composer, producer, and consciousness innovator Gary Malkin invites participants to explore music as a powerful catalyst for human coherence—the alignment of mind, heart, body, and relationship. Drawing from four decades of work at the intersection of music, healthcare, contemplative practice, emotional well-being, and transformational media, Gary demonstrates how carefully designed musical experiences can influence attention, emotional regulation, presence, empathy, and connection.

Through immersive demonstrations, reflective inquiry, and practical examples spanning birth, caregiving, grief, resilience, and community-building, participants will investigate a compelling possibility: that music may be far more than an art form—it may be an essential resource for cultivating the emotional maturity, relational capacity, and inner coherence needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.

The Resonance Revolution: The Untapped Technology of Music as a Pathway to Human Coherence

Friday, October 2
11:00am – 12:00pm PDT

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PRESENTER

Gary Malkin is a multiple Emmy Award-winning composer, educator, and pioneer whose work has helped establish a new field at the intersection of music, meaning, contemplative practice, and human flourishing. For more than four decades, he has explored how music and “neuro-aesthetic” experiences can catalyze healing, resilience, wisdom, and meaningful change. His internationally acclaimed work—including Graceful Passages, one of the most influential psycho-spiritual resources for navigating serious illness, caregiving, grief, and the end of life that was co-produced with Michael and Doris Stillwater—has touched nearly a million people worldwide and can be seen on his Gaia TV series, Islands of Inner Peace.  Gary has presented at Stanford Health, Google, Harvard’s Conference on Spirituality and Health, Kaiser Permanente, and other leading institutions. Today, Gary is exploring one of the defining questions of our time: How do we cultivate and prioritize the full spectrum of our humanity in an increasingly technological age? Through what he calls Resonance Intelligence, he investigates how our uniquely human capacities for presence, beauty, discernment, compassion, and deep connection can help us become faithful stewards of our gifts, bringing wisdom into meaningful action for a more coherent and flourishing world.  For more information, go to www.PortalsofAwe.com/GaryMalkin or to his Link tree at https://linktr.ee/GARYMALKIN.

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Mapping Consciousness: A Compass for Noetic Experiences

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Humans have always created maps to navigate the unknown. Mystics, contemplatives, psychologists, scientists, and experiencers alike have developed frameworks to understand consciousness, intuition, spiritual experiences, and the nature of reality.

In this Global Gathering for Members, we’ll explore the theme of Mapping Consciousness: A Compass for Noetic Experiences, inspired by a recent ConnectIONS Live webinar exploring Robert Monroe’s work and the broader question of how people make sense of extraordinary experiences.

How do we form models of consciousness? What happens when an experience challenges our existing worldview? When do maps help us navigate, and when might they limit our understanding?

Together, we’ll reflect on the role of meaning-making, discernment, and direct experience as we explore how humans navigate the vast and often mysterious terrain of consciousness.

You do not need to have attended the original webinar to participate. (Members, don’t forget you can watch this video in the Member Media Library!) We will offer a brief overview of the key themes before moving into small-group discussions to explore these ideas together.

The Global Gatherings Structure

Our Global Gatherings feature a formal program (60 min) of context setting and discussion, and a bonus 30 minutes at the end of the program for those who would like to stay on Zoom to continue the conversation with each other.

Unlike a traditional webinar, Noetic Global Gatherings are highly interactive community conversations. The primary focus of the gathering is small-group discussion with fellow IONS members. If you enjoy exploring ideas, sharing perspectives, and learning from others in community, this gathering is for you!

To protect personal privacy and to provide a safe and comfortable space to share, the session will not be recorded.

We Hope You will Join Us!

If you are not yet a member, become one today! If you join by Sunday, August 23rd, you will receive a Global Gathering invitation prior to the event. As a member, you will not only support pioneering consciousness research and programs but also have access to an extensive media library, exclusive content, and members-only webinars – such as our Noetic Global Gatherings.

We hope you will join us live on August 28th!

Being Human in the Age of AI

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As artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies continue to evolve, we are invited to reflect on the qualities that make us uniquely human. 

What role do empathy, intuition, imagination, creativity, compassion, and meaning-making play in our lives? How do we cultivate these capacities while navigating a rapidly changing world? 

In this Global Gathering for Members, we’ll explore the theme of Being Human in the Age of AI, inspired by a recent ConnectIONS Live webinar conversation between Gregg Braden and David Lorimer. You do not need to have attended the original webinar to participate. (Members, don’t forget you can watch this video in the Member Media Library!) We will offer a brief overview of the key themes during the Global Gathering before we move into small-group discussions to explore these ideas together.

The Global Gatherings Structure

Our Global Gatherings feature a formal program (60 min) of context setting and discussion, and a bonus 30 minutes at the end of the program for those who would like to stay on Zoom to continue the conversation with each other.

Unlike a traditional webinar, Noetic Global Gatherings are highly interactive community conversations. The primary focus of the gathering is small-group discussion with fellow IONS members. If you enjoy exploring ideas, sharing perspectives, and learning from others in community, this gathering is for you!

To protect personal privacy and to provide a safe and comfortable space to share, the session will not be recorded.

We Hope You will Join Us!

If you are not yet a member, become one today! If you join by Sunday, July 19th, you will receive a Global Gathering invitation prior to the event. As a member, you will not only support pioneering consciousness research and programs but also have access to an extensive media library, exclusive content, and members-only webinars – such as our Noetic Global Gatherings.

We hope you will join us live on July 24th!

Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind: Dean Radin & Dan Brown Explore Consciousness

Summer Replay

ConnectIONS Live is taking a summer pause from live webinars — but we’re bringing back some of our best conversations for you to revisit or discover for the first time. Tune in all summer long. Two webinars will be available to watch every 2 weeks until we’re back live in September. Become a member to access all the recordings.

Join us for a special ConnectIONS Live webinar featuring an exclusive recorded conversation between IONS Chief Scientist Dean Radin, PhD and best-selling author Dan Brown. In this exclusive dialogue, Dean invited Dan to discuss why he chose the noetic sciences as the anchor for his new thriller.

The Secret of Secrets features IONS and the groundbreaking research it conducts. In this conversation, Dan Brown shares what inspired him to incorporate real-world noetic science into his fiction, and Dean Radin offers insights into some of IONS’ fascinating experiments and findings that continue to blur the line between science and what was once considered magical or “supernatural.”

Following the recorded interview, Dean Radin will join us live to answer your questions, provide deeper context, and discuss the broader implications of consciousness research for our understanding of reality, human potential, and the interconnected world we inhabit.

Whether you’re a long-time student of consciousness or simply curious about the mysteries of the mind, this is a unique opportunity to hear directly from a leading scientist and a world-renowned storyteller about the science that’s reshaping how we think about our lives and our world.

Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind: Dean Radin & Dan Brown Explore Consciousness
Watch the Replay anytime beginning July 7 through July 20, 2026

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PRESENTERS

Dean Radin, MS, PhD

Dean Radin, MS, PhD, is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and Associated Distinguished Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He was awarded an Honorary DSc in yoga research from S-VYASA. Before joining the research staff at IONS in 2001, he held appointments at AT&T Bell Labs, Princeton University, University of Edinburgh, and SRI International. Dr. Radin is author or coauthor of hundreds of technical articles, some 145 peer-reviewed journal articles, four dozen book chapters, and four best-selling, popular books. He has given over 750 invited presentations and interviews for government, military, business, scientific, and other groups around the world.

Dan Brown is the author of eight #1 bestselling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, which has become one of the bestselling books of all time. His Robert Langdon thrillers—including The Lost Symbol, Angels & Demons, Inferno, and Origin—have captivated readers worldwide and continue to spark intellectual debate, dialogue, and conjecture. Brown’s novels are published in 56 languages around the world with over 250 million copies in print.

In 2005, he was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine, whose editors credited him with “keeping the publishing industry afloat; renewed interest in Leonardo da Vinci and early Christian history; spiking tourism to Paris and Rome; a growing membership in secret societies; the ire of Cardinals in Rome; eight books denying the claims of the novel and seven guides to read along with it; a flood of historical thrillers; and a major motion picture franchise.”

The son of a mathematics teacher and a church organist, Brown was raised on a prep school campus where he developed a fascination with the paradoxical interplay between science and religion. These themes eventually formed the backdrop for his books. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he later returned to teach English before focusing his attention full time to writing. He lives in New England.

The Energy of People, Places, and Spaces: A Conversation with Garret Yount, PhD

Summer Replay

ConnectIONS Live is taking a summer pause from live webinars — but we’re bringing back some of our best conversations for you to revisit or discover for the first time. Tune in all summer long. Two webinars will be available to watch every 2 weeks until we’re back live in September. Become a member to access all the recordings.

What if the “vibe” you feel in a room—or around a person—is more than just intuition? What if it’s grounded in real, measurable science?

Join IONS Scientist Garret Yount, PhD, for an interview exploring the invisible dynamics that shape our lives. In conversation, Garret will share crucial insights from research into subtle energy and his groundbreaking investigations with healers and consciousness practitioners around the world. We’ll explore not only the science behind energy and connection but also how to discern legitimate research in this emerging field of consciousness studies.

This engaging webinar marks the launch of The Energy of People, Places, and Spaces, Garret’s new online course inspired by his award-winning book Why Vibes Matter: Understand Your Energy and Learn How to Use it Wisely. Whether you’re new to energy awareness or deeply attuned to the unseen layers of reality, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how energy influences your well-being, your relationships, and the world around you.

The Energy of People, Places, and Spaces: A Conversation with Garret Yount, PhD
Watch the Replay anytime beginning July 7 through July 20

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PRESENTERS

Garret Yount, PhD

Garret Yount, PhD, is a molecular neurobiologist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) where his research focuses on laboratory-based models of exceptional human abilities. He obtained his BS from the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology at the Pennsylvania State University and his PhD from the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He began his formal studies in consciousness research with a small grant from the Institute of Noetic Sciences in 1995, which allowed him to work with biofield practitioners and spiritual healers in the laboratory. Since then, Dr. Yount has conducted carefully controlled laboratory experiments with spiritual healers and biofield practitioners from around the world, including China, Brazil, Canada, USA, Japan, India, Russia, Hungary, and Sri Lanka, and was fortunate to be among the first scientists to be awarded a Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health to study energy healing. He is the author of many peer-reviewed scientific papers and the book Why Vibes Matter: Understand Your Energy and Learn How to Use it Wisely.

Kerstin Sjoquist

Kerstin Sjoquist is the Director of Experience & Engagement at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. A long-time IONS member, a series of synchronous events led Kerstin to a staff position at the Institute in 2014. She now spends her days supporting the creation of IONS’ programmatic and workshop offerings as well as overseeing the organization’s marketing and communication endeavors.

Kerstin began leading workshops focusing on manifesting techniques in the early 1990s. After completing a 250-hour certification process in 2001, she launched a successful private hypnotherapy practice. That same year Kerstin also founded Consciousness Arts, Inc., specializing in psycho-spiritual products and classes. She is the creator and producer of the Bliss Trips line of guided meditation journeys and numerous hypnotherapy products produced under her label, as well as developing white-labeled products for other organizations. She volunteered for Women in Community Service, where she developed and led confidence-building and stress management workshops utilizing visualization and guided imagery techniques for women transitioning from welfare to the workplace. In recent years, Kerstin has produced and/or taught several workshop offerings for IONS.

In a “parallel universe,” Kerstin began a career in the nascent web space in 1996. She developed and led a half-dozen classes at Stanford University as a lecturer in their continuing studies program. Kerstin holds a master’s degree in East-West Psychology from the California Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS).

Lighting the Path: Giving Day 2026

We are living at the edge of a new scientific and cultural frontier—one that is calling us to expand how we understand consciousness, connection, and the nature of reality itself.

Lighting the Path: Giving Day 2026 is an inspiring, free online gathering bringing together pioneering scientists, visionary thought leaders, and a dedicated global community to explore the emerging science of consciousness and human potential. 

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At a time when many are questioning the limits of a purely materialist worldview, IONS is advancing research that bridges rigorous science with lived experience—investigating phenomena such as nonlocal awareness, mind-matter interaction, and the deeper dimensions of human knowing.

Through conversation, reflection, and shared inquiry, this event invites us to engage with the big questions of our time and to imagine what becomes possible when science expands to include the full spectrum of human experience.

As part of Giving Day 2026, this gathering also offers an opportunity to support this work and help shape the future of consciousness science. After the event, there will be an optional 30-minute discussion time where you can meet and talk with other like-minded seekers in our community.

Hear from Dean Radin, Helané Waheh, Theresa Cheung, Donald Hoffman, and more special guests.

Lighting the Path: Giving Day 2026

Friday, June 12
Main Event | 11:00am – 12:30pm PDT
Social | 12:30pm – 1:00pm PDT

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All registrants will receive a link to the recording. Please register even if you can’t attend live.

PRESENTERS

Dean Radin, MS, PhD

Dean Radin, MS, PhD, is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and Associated Distinguished Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He was awarded an Honorary DSc in yoga research from S-VYASA. Before joining the research staff at IONS in 2001, he held appointments at AT&T Bell Labs, Princeton University, University of Edinburgh, and SRI International. Dr. Radin is author or coauthor of hundreds of technical articles, some 145 peer-reviewed journal articles, four dozen book chapters, and four best-selling, popular books. He has given over 750 invited presentations and interviews for government, military, business, scientific, and other groups around the world.

Helané Wahbeh, ND, MCR

Helané Wahbeh, ND, MCR, is the Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Wahbeh is clinically trained as a naturopathic physician and research trained with a Master of Clinical Research and two post-doctoral research fellowships. She has published on and spoken internationally about her studies on complementary and alternative medicine, mind-body medicine, extended human capacities, stress, posttraumatic stress disorder and their relationships to physiology, health, and healing. Dr. Wahbeh is especially known for her research around — and noetic approach to — channeling.

Arnaud Delorme, PhD

Arnaud Delorme, PhD, is a neuroscientist at IONS and has been studying human consciousness for the last 20 years. He is a CNRS Research Director in Toulouse, France, and a senior Research Scientist at the University of California, San Diego. He is a long-time Zen meditator, and recipient of several research prizes. He is the author of some 160+ peer-reviewed publications, and is best known for his work on the neural correlate of mind wandering and for developing the EEG software that is now the most-used in EEG research worldwide. He is the author of Why Our Minds Wander: Understand the Science and Learn to Focus Your Thoughts.

Mark GoberMark Gober is a Partner at Sherpa Technology Group in Silicon Valley, a former New York investment banker with UBS, and former Princeton University tennis team captain. He is the author of An End to Upside Down Thinking and host of the Where Is My Mind? podcast. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a major in Psychology and wrote his thesis on Prospect Theory, a Nobel Prize-winning theory in the field of behavioral economics. He was also a Division-1 athlete all four years at Princeton, serving as captain of Princeton’s Men’s Varsity Tennis Team.

Theresa Cheung is a Sunday Times bestselling author and a renowned expert in dreams, spirituality and personal transformation. Her writing and research bridges the mystical and the scientific, offering grounded insight into the deeper dimensions of human experience. Theresa has a degree in Theology and English from King’s College, University of Cambridge and has published close to a 100 spiritual titles with her latest titles: Extreme Dreaming published by Hachette in October and Invisible Strings published by Inner Traditions in December. In 2018 she co-authored The Premonition Code with IONS fellow, Dr Julia Mossbridge and is a frequent expert guest on mainstream TV, radio, podcasts and in major print and online media, Theresa has become a trusted voice in the world of holistic wellness. Hailed by the media as the “Queen of Dreams” and the “British grande dame of psychic and spiritual studies,” she has been repeatedly named among the ‘100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.’ Theresa also hosts a weekly live radio show: The Healing Power of Your Dreams on UK Health Radio: The world’s number 1 talk health radio station. You are invited to contact her with any stories, insights or questions via her website www.theresacheung.com or @thetheresaCheung on Instagram, @thetheresacheungofficial on Tik Tok or her author pages on X and Facebook.

Donald Hoffman, PhD received his doctorate from MIT and joined the faculty of the University of California, Irvine in 1983, where he is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences. He is an author of over 100 scientific papers and three books, including Visual Intelligence and The Case Against Reality. He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences. His writing has appeared in Edge, New Scientist, LA Review of Books, and Scientific American and his work has been featured in Wired, Quanta, The Atlantic, and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman. He has a TED Talk titled “Do we see reality as it is?” and a podcast with Lex Fridman titled “Reality Is an Illusion.”

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The Science of Magic: How the Mind Weaves the Fabric of Reality

The Scientific and Medical Network is hosting a talk version of Dr Dean Radin’s latest book, ‘The Science of Magic’, which was awarded the SMN Book Prize award in 2025.

In this webinar, Dr Radin will discuss how there is a major paradigm shift underway that will change how science views topics like psychic and magical experiences, the latest scientific evidence and theories about these phenomena, and simple practices to do magic.

The Science of Magic: How the Mind Weaves the Fabric of Reality

Online
April 30, 2026 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm (UK)

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This event is hosted by the Scientific and Medical Network. Please visit their page for more information.

Season Two: Healing the Human Story

The Scientific and Medical Network have launched their latest  Season Ticket: Healing the Human Story!

We are living in a time of profound change. Ecologically, politically, and personally, the old stories that once held our world together are fracturing. Yet history shows that in such moments, humanity often finds the courage to imagine something new. Healing the Human Story: From Crisis to Wholeness brings together some of the world’s most pioneering thinkers, scientists, doctors, mystics, psychologists, and visionaries, who are exploring the terrain between collapse and renewal. Together, they examine what it means to heal not just our bodies, but our minds, cultures, and relationships with each other and the cosmos.

This Season features 11 live webinars from May to July 2026, Wednesday’s from 7–8:30 PM (UK). All ticket holders receive lifetime access to recordings.

Special offer for students: £44
Standard ticket: £110

Season One: Healing the Human Story

Online
May to July 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM UK

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This event is hosted by the Scientific and Medical Network. Please visit their page for more information.

The Science of Consciousness, Mystical Experiences & Psi Phenomena

A Daylong Conference with Leading Psi Experts!

Join The Theosophical Society in person or online for a deep dive into the nature and implications of mystical and psi phenomena, including psilocybin-facilitated states, near-death and out-of-body experiences, and children’s past-life memories.

Leading researchers from the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) will offer an examination of these transformative human experiences through scientific and interdisciplinary lenses.

Presentations will highlight cutting-edge research, psychological and spiritual dimensions, and clinical relevance. The conference will conclude with a panel discussion integrating science and spirituality, fostering dialogue, and identifying opportunities for future research to advance understanding of consciousness and its profound mysteries.

We hope you can join them for this one-of-a-kind event!

Registrants will receive on-demand access to recording(s) that can be viewed for four weeks following the conclusion of the program.

The Science of Consciousness, Mystical Experiences & Psi Phenomena

In-Person (Wheaton, IL) & Online
April 18, 2026 | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm CDT

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This event is hosted by The Theosophical Society. Please visit their page for more information.

 

Earth Day Global Meditation

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Join us in honor of Earth Day for a special meditation dedicated to the healing and flourishing of our planet.

Around the world, people are feeling a growing call to reconnect with the Earth, with one another, and with the deeper intelligence that links all life. Research in consciousness and meditation suggests that when people gather in shared attention and intention, meaningful shifts can occur within individuals, relationships, and potentially the wider collective field.

In this special ConnectIONS Live webinar, IONS Fellow Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, PsyD will guide participants in exercises to revitalize our relationship with the Earth, and then will lead a meditation inviting us to align our awareness with the well-being of the planet.

We’ll engage in guided practice, reflective exercises, and shared silence, creating space to focus collective care and intention toward Earth’s healing, resilience, and renewal.

Together we’ll explore a simple but profound question: What becomes possible when many hearts and minds align in care for our living planet?

Earth Day Global Meditation

Friday, April 24
11:00am – 12:00pm PDT

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PRESENTER

Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, PsyD is an ordained Zen Buddhist monk and poet, clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, author, and meditation teacher. His book, Truth Medicine: Healing and Living Authentically through Psychedelic Psychotherapy will be published by Hachette Go in June, 2025.  He is a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and is core faculty in the Psychedelic’s Today Vital psychedelic certification program.   Dr. Sapiro teaches internationally on the art and science of transformation, expanded human capabilities, psychedelic psychotherapy, and futuremaking.  He offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions for first responders, special operations combat veterans, and community members at the Boise Ketamine Clinic. His work is dedicated to personal awakening for the sake of collective and planetary transformation. He can be found at michaelsapiro.com and on Instagram as @dr_mike_boise

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