Art welcomes listeners to Coast to Coast AM, noting the various time zones they cover and mentioning the return of a significant affiliate station in Charlotte, North Carolina. He shares a captivating UFO sighting story from a listener, Karl Winch, who captured footage of an unidentified craft with unusual light patterns while driving in Virginia. Karl describes the craft’s transparent nature, allowing stars to be visible through it. Art directs listeners to his website to view the video and emphasizes the extraordinary nature of the footage, comparing it to scenes from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” He invites Karl to contact him for a live discussion on the show. The video, available on Art’s site, is hailed as one of the best UFO sightings ever documented, particularly at night.
Art continues discussing the remarkable UFO footage, urging listeners to view it on his website and inviting Karl to email him for a potential live conversation. He shifts to current events, reporting on uncorroborated terrorist threats against New York landmarks, anthrax scares at the World Bank and IMF, and warnings from President Bush and his administration about Al-Qaeda’s pursuit of weapons of mass destruction. Art expresses frustration with ongoing threats and suggests a drastic response involving the use of nuclear weapons against terrorist strongholds if attacks continue. He emphasizes the need for a strong retaliatory stance to protect the nation.
Art intensifies his argument for a nuclear response to any future terrorist attacks, focusing on non-populated or terrorist-dense areas like southern Lebanon and the Pakistani-Afghan border. He believes that only a decisive, destructive reaction will deter further threats and safeguard American freedoms. Transitioning to the show, he mentions an upcoming discussion on the afterlife and reincarnation. Art then welcomes Karl, the listener who filmed the remarkable UFO video, to the program. Karl describes the context of the sighting, detailing how he captured the footage on a Sony CRV 520 camera during a drive in Virginia on January 8th.
Art and Karl discuss the impressive UFO footage in detail. Karl explains that he had seen other unusual aerial phenomena, which prompted him to carry a video camera. During the sighting, Karl initially struggled to capture the object clearly due to the lens cap and night mode settings, but eventually managed to zoom in on the craft. His girlfriend’s excitement caused some camera shake, but the footage still shows the object clearly. They attempted to follow it in their truck but couldn’t keep up. Karl shared the video with his brother, who had seen a similar craft years earlier. The sighting resembled scenes from UFO-related movies like “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Fire in the Sky.” Karl mentions showing the footage to an expert from Lockheed Martin and waiting for further analysis. The compressed online version of the video doesn’t capture the full quality, but the original is much clearer. Despite the extraordinary experience, Karl remains unaffected, having encountered other unusual phenomena before.
Art praises Karl for having a camera ready to capture the UFO footage and mentions the challenges of filming at night. The compressed online video may lack the quality of the original, but it’s still impressive. Art opens the phone lines and engages with a caller who agrees with his views on the war on terror, stressing the need for a strong response. They discuss the inevitability of future attacks and the necessity of using America’s arsenal to deter them. The caller shares Art’s belief that failing to act decisively will lead to the erosion of American freedoms and increased fear, emphasizing the importance of using nuclear weapons as a last resort to protect the nation.
Art engages with a caller from San Diego who discusses an upcoming David Blaine stunt involving a dangerous fall from a building. They speculate about how Blaine might survive the fall and joke about the potential danger. Art then shifts the conversation to an upcoming guest, Donna Good Higby, who will discuss human invisibility and levitation. He mentions the book “Invisibility and Levitation,” which includes spells and prayers for these phenomena. Art reiterates the impressive nature of Karl’s UFO video, rating it a nine out of ten and invites listeners to view it on his website. He introduces the next segment’s topic on reincarnation with Brian Jamieson, an acclaimed past life regression therapist known for his non-hypnotic regression method developed in 1968, having facilitated over 25,000 regressions and trained nearly 2,000 others.
Art introduces Brian Jamieson, a past life regression therapist with 33 years of experience. Brian shares how his curiosity about the meaning of life and his desire to understand the bigger picture led him to explore reincarnation. Inspired by a talk show host’s story, he sought out a regression therapist and underwent several regressions himself, initially finding his past lives to be mundane. He eventually learned to perform regressions using non-hypnotic methods, which proved highly successful. Brian explains that 98% of his clients can access past lives without hypnosis. He addresses common questions about reincarnation, including the origins of souls and the potential connection to extraterrestrial life, suggesting that souls could come from various places in the universe.
Brian Jamieson shares that some past life regressions reveal lives lived on other planets or even in different galaxies, which he doesn’t typically explore unless relevant to the individual’s current life issues. He focuses on practical applications of past life regression, such as resolving phobias, fears, or illnesses rooted in past life traumas. Brian explains that these past experiences can influence present behavior and emotions, which often resurface under certain conditions. He acknowledges the challenge of understanding reincarnation’s purpose when current consciousness doesn’t remember past lives, suggesting that these memories persist at a soul level and manifest in various ways. Some believe that not remembering past lives is intentional, while others argue that focusing on the present life is more beneficial. Brian counters that past life regression broadens one’s perspective, comparing it to how traveling can change one’s view of the world and deepen appreciation for one’s own country.
Brian explains that past life regressions can sometimes reveal lives lived on other planets or in different galaxies, but he only explores these if they impact the current life. He notes that about 25-50% of past lives involve being a member of the opposite sex, suggesting there’s a reason for every incarnation, including gender and sexuality. Brian discusses how past life experiences can influence present behaviors and fears. He touches on homosexuality, suggesting that past life relationships and the soul’s choices before incarnation could explain sexual preferences. Brian emphasizes that these choices are made before birth and that understanding past lives can provide insight into present life issues. He reiterates the importance of past life regression in addressing phobias and other problems by uncovering their origins in previous lives.
Brian discusses the variability in time between incarnations, noting that it used to be common for thousands of years to pass before reincarnation due to the slower pace of life. However, in recent times, people are reincarnating more frequently, sometimes almost immediately after death. He mentions a case where a soul reincarnated within 15 minutes after a boating accident in France into a boy in Mississippi. Brian explains the concept of “walk-ins,” where a new soul takes over a body after a traumatic event. He emphasizes that reincarnation choices are made by the soul based on earned experiences and lessons needed. Brian also touches on how past life traumas can influence current life behaviors and fears, including sexual orientation. He suggests that some people may choose to be homosexual in a new life to avoid past hurts. The discussion turns to karma and how it ensures fair experiences across lifetimes. Brian mentions rumors of Dead Sea Scrolls containing information on reincarnation and how early Christian doctrines on reincarnation were altered during historical councils for various reasons.
Brian and Art discuss the concept of control in religion, particularly the use of heaven and hell to influence behavior. Brian asserts that there’s no evidence of a literal hell, suggesting that hell is more a state of consciousness or a metaphor for karma. Bad actions in one life can lead to negative circumstances in the next, effectively creating a “hellish” experience. They explore how karma operates as a system of retribution and learning rather than punishment, emphasizing that experiences in one life are consequences of actions in previous lives. The conversation touches on how souls might experience karmic retribution, such as a murderer being murdered in a future life to understand the pain they caused. Brian reinforces that karma ensures fair outcomes and opportunities for learning, aligning with the idea that life’s challenges are part of a broader rehabilitative process.
Brian and Art discuss the perception of fairness regarding karma and reincarnation. Brian addresses the question of whether there is a graduation from reincarnation, indicating that as spiritual beings, we are eternal and may choose different forms but never cease to exist. He believes that we start and end in the light and that reincarnation is a continuous process of learning and growth.
Addressing critics and skeptics, Brian acknowledges the possibility that people might be fantasizing their past lives but argues that the details and consistency found in many regressions suggest otherwise. He cites examples of verifiable information from past lives, such as recalling specific details that can be checked against historical records. Brian references Dr. Ian Stevenson’s work at the University of Virginia, which includes documented cases of children recalling past lives with irrefutable data.
They explore how some individuals have confirmed details from past lives, such as Holocaust victims who remembered their tattoo numbers. Brian asserts that this evidence supports the reality of past lives and reincarnation, despite the resistance from those with traditional religious beliefs.
Brian discusses when a soul incarnates into a forming human being, stating that based on his research with over 10,000 people and 25,000 regressions, no one has ever incarnated before the end of the first trimester. He explains that souls often come and go during pregnancy, with no definite incarnation until birth when the baby takes its first breath. Brian emphasizes that many emotional and self-image problems can trace back to the prenatal state, where a mother’s negative feelings towards the pregnancy can impact the fetus.
Brian also explains that souls choose their parents, race, nationality, and time of birth, which aligns with their karma and the lessons they need to learn. He mentions that poor or difficult circumstances are chosen based on what the soul has earned and the lessons it needs to experience. Brian provides examples of people with birth defects or malformations due to past life traumas, such as a man born with a clubfoot because he froze to death in World War II, and another with a deformed hand because he was forced to be a pickpocket and was eventually hanged. These conditions prevent them from experiencing similar traumas in their current life.
Brian recounts an instance where a woman was born without a vagina or uterus due to having many children in past lives, suggesting it was a form of extreme birth control. He also explains that some gays might be individuals who had many children in past lives and chose a different experience in their current life. Brian discusses whether reincarnation always happens within the same species, mentioning a single case where someone described a past life as a dolphin, though it was unclear if this was on Earth or elsewhere.
Brian suggests that ghosts and apparitions could be souls between incarnations, often attached to places or people they loved in life. These souls might linger to help loved ones or arrange for their replacement. He emphasizes that being out of the body doesn’t necessarily make a soul wiser than a living person. Brian also touches on the concept of soulmates, asserting that if two souls are meant to meet, they will, regardless of the circumstances. He explains that people often reincarnate within a soul family, where everyone agrees to play specific roles in each other’s lives.
Art shares his personal experience of meeting his soulmate, highlighting the powerful force of love. They agree that the search for soulmates and deep connections is a significant driving force in life, potentially spanning multiple lifetimes. Brian suggests that these connections and material attachments can strongly influence one’s experiences and choices across different incarnations.
Brian discusses how some people remain attached to their homes or environment after passing, staying until they reincarnate. He explains that during regressions, these attachments sometimes come up, often because the individual has unresolved issues. Art reflects on how people often don’t seek help until they face significant problems, likening it to avoiding the dentist until in severe pain.
Brian mentions that talents can also carry over from past lives, with individuals continuing to develop skills they were passionate about previously. Art shares his lifelong fascination with radio and electronics, suggesting it might be a carryover from a past life. Brian agrees, noting that some people have a clear sense of purpose from a young age, while others struggle to find direction.
Brian emphasizes the importance of finding one’s purpose and the fulfillment that comes from it. Art touches on the struggle many people face in discovering their path, especially in societies where they have more choices compared to those with predetermined roles based on family or social status.
Art then introduces a new segment, highlighting a video on his website related to a shuttle close encounter and prepares to discuss Brian’s non-hypnotic regression method. They touch on the potential dangers of regression, particularly the risk of retraumatizing individuals by revisiting emotionally intense past experiences. Brian notes that although such incidents are rare, they underscore the need for careful handling during regressions.
Brian explains the importance of addressing traumatic experiences during regressions rather than simply telling the person to forget about them, likening it to downloading a virus into a hard drive. He emphasizes the need for the individual to go through the experience to release the associated emotions properly. Brian advises that facilitators must inform clients about the potential for encountering uncomfortable emotions during regressions and ensure that they are prepared for this possibility.
Art asks how regression without hypnosis works. Brian explains that it involves using the imagination to get started and then guiding the person through their past lives, asking about their experiences without suggesting how they should feel. He notes that many of his clients are skeptical initially but often find the experience convincing. Some may even believe they are making it up during the process but still describe vivid, sensory details.
Brian acknowledges that he cannot prove all past life experiences are true and admits that some people might be punishing themselves for current life guilt through these regressions. Despite this, Brian is 100% convinced of reincarnation’s reality based on his extensive experience with regressions. He emphasizes that helping people overcome phobias and other issues through regression is a practical application that has significant value.
Brian clarifies that material wealth does not indicate a person’s soul growth status, agreeing with a listener who pointed this out. He addresses a common Christian belief that reincarnation is a satanic lie, explaining that some Christians fervently oppose the idea. Brian prefers non-hypnotic regression because it allows individuals to make their own informed decisions rather than having those decisions made for them, thus avoiding the responsibility of directing someone else’s experiences.
He suggests that Jesus might have believed in reincarnation, citing the concept of being “born again” as mentioned to Nicodemus in the Bible. Brian notes that many people claim past lives as famous figures, but in his experience, most past lives are ordinary and not grandiose. He shares a story of a woman who believed she was Cleopatra, only to find out she was a water carrier named after the famous queen.
Brian mentions that the New Testament scripture Hebrews 9:27, often cited against reincarnation, has translation nuances that might alter its interpretation. The word “once” from the original Greek can be translated in different ways, suggesting a potential misunderstanding of the scripture.
Brian addresses the interpretation of a Bible verse often used to refute reincarnation, explaining that the Greek word translated as “once” could also mean “more than once” or “once again,” which changes the meaning significantly. He discusses the story of a man born blind and healed by Jesus, where the apostles asked if the man or his parents had sinned, implying a belief in past lives.
Brian explains that most people haven’t achieved spiritual perfection and continue to reincarnate to learn more lessons. He mentions that people can have vastly different lives, such as being a monk in one life and playing video games in another. Brian shares that he has encountered people who were deeply religious in one life and atheists in another, emphasizing the diversity of experiences.
Art notes that Brian’s views differ from others in his field, to which Brian responds that he intentionally avoids reading others’ work to prevent preconceived notions from influencing his research. He believes that if his findings align with those of other researchers, it might indicate a shared truth.
Art and Brian prepare to take phone calls from listeners, with Art mentioning his practice of not listening to other talk show hosts to maintain his unique perspective.
Brian begins taking calls from listeners. One caller from New Jersey asks if Brian has encountered the Hindu philosophy of samsara, which views the cycle of reincarnation as a miserable process from which one must escape. Brian confirms he has regressed people who were Hindus in past lives, noting their amazement at being back on Earth. He finds the Hindu concept of samsara less supported by his work but acknowledges it.
Another caller mentions a personal story about a cat seemingly exhibiting the same behavior in its reincarnation, raising the question of animal reincarnation. Brian shares that while he hasn’t found evidence of animals reincarnating as humans, he has encountered cases where the same animal soul returns multiple times in different pets, exhibiting the same traits.
Brian discusses guilt from past lives affecting current lives, sharing a story about a devout nun who carried misplaced guilt into her next life. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of unnecessary guilt, as individuals often punish themselves for past actions.
A caller discusses the idea of “walk-ins,” souls that take over an existing body. The caller identifies as a walk-in and seeks verification. Brian remains open to the concept, noting that walk-ins are a recognized phenomenon in metaphysical circles.
Brian discusses the skepticism and cynicism he maintains when encountering people claiming to be famous historical figures in their past lives. He emphasizes the importance of observing the emotions and aftereffects in these cases, which can be profound and genuine. He notes that children lacking bonding due to their parents’ work situations often seek codependent relationships later in life. To help these individuals, Brian uses regression to bring feelings of love and bonding from past lives into their present lives.
Art and Brian discuss the concept that people can experience vastly different lives, such as being a villain in one life and a hero in the next. Brian acknowledges the complexity and mystery of reincarnation, noting that for every answer he finds, more questions arise.
A caller from California asks why people don’t bring the wisdom and experiences from past lives into their current lives to improve themselves. Brian explains that the human experience is like a B-grade melodrama where we play various roles, often not carrying wisdom from one life to the next. He suggests that the emotional aspect of life is a significant part of why we reincarnate. Brian believes that past life regression is the best way to learn from past mistakes and avoid repeating them, as it helps individuals become aware of their past actions and their impact on their current lives.
Brian addresses the idea that reincarnation might not be a linear process but rather simultaneous, referencing Jane Roberts and Seth’s concept. He, however, doesn’t accept the idea of all lives happening at once because Seth referred to his own past lives from an earthly point of view. They also discuss the possibility of a soul splitting to occupy multiple bodies simultaneously. Brian shares a case where a man with a high-security clearance in the U.S. had a “soul brother” with a similar position in East Germany, suggesting that one soul can manifest in multiple lives concurrently.
Another caller compliments Art’s belief in soulmates, to which Art responds that it’s an absolute belief for him. Brian discusses how past life regression can help people understand and integrate feelings of love and bonding from past lives into their present lives. This process helps individuals who lacked bonding in their current life due to various circumstances.
Brian emphasizes the importance of learning kindness and gentleness through understanding past life behaviors, even if individuals were villains in past lives. He reflects on the evolution of human consciousness from primitive to more enlightened states, though noting that people in ancient times could be more spiritually advanced than some in modern times.
Art and Brian prepare to take more calls, with Art reflecting on the concept of walk-ins, where one soul takes over a body from another. Brian explains that this often happens during severe trauma, where the departing soul and the incoming soul agree to the transition, allowing the body to be reused without wasting it.
Brian elaborates on the process of past life regression, explaining that he usually skips over the death experience and focuses on the period before the trauma. He notes that most deaths in past lives he has encountered were not traumatic but rather a result of individuals being worn out and ready to move on. However, traumatic deaths can still be a source of present-life issues and need to be addressed during regression.
A caller mentions the book “In Search of the Soul” by Taylor Caldwell, which touches on the concept that stillborn births occur because no soul was ready to enter the child. The caller shares that they were regressed and discovered they were married to their current spouse in a past life, which aligned with their current life experiences.
Another caller from Ohio asks why people commit suicide if they choose their life. Brian explains that suicide is just another experience and that individuals often regret their decision afterward. He shares an example of a woman who committed suicide due to fear of being ravaged by enemies, only to find out later that her people won and she was not in danger. In her next life, she incarnated with unattractive features to avoid similar circumstances.
A caller from Detroit shares their experience with past life therapy, which they have been undergoing for three years through a medium and spirit guides. They describe the healing benefits of past life regression, noting that it helps resolve emotional issues such as depression and anxiety by addressing unresolved conflicts from past lives. Brian agrees, emphasizing the therapeutic aspect of past life regression.
Brian explains that the primary purpose of past life regression is healing in the present life. He mentions that he usually doesn’t see clients more than once for the same issue, unlike some practitioners who may hold onto clients for extended periods. This efficiency raises questions about the authenticity of practitioners who need long-term engagements for resolution.
A caller from New York asks if Brian has ever encountered his own past life through someone else’s regression. Brian responds that while he has met people who knew him in past lives, he has never directly regressed into one of his own past lives through another person. He acknowledges that theoretically, one could encounter their own past life if enough regressions were conducted.
Brian compares past lives to a Visa/MasterCard system, where some past lives are “paid off” and no longer affect the present balance. His focus is on resolving issues impacting the current life rather than delving into every past life. He describes taking people back to a state before time existed, where they were pure energy and aware of everything and nothing simultaneously.
Art and Brian discuss the idea that more incarnations don’t necessarily lead to greater enlightenment. Some individuals who have incarnated only a few times can be highly evolved, while others with many incarnations may still exhibit primitive behaviors. The conversation touches on the complexity of spiritual evolution and how time in the flesh doesn’t always correlate with spiritual advancement.
Brian responds to a caller referencing Sylvia Browne’s claim that the furthest back she could regress someone was 50 lives. The caller links this to a biblical passage about 120-year lifespans and fundamentalist beliefs about the age of the world. Brian explains that there can be thousands of years between incarnations, which complicates such calculations. He reiterates that the cycle of reincarnation doesn’t necessarily end, implying that spiritual existence continues beyond physical lifetimes.
Art notes that Brian’s views are different from many other past life regressionists he has interviewed, particularly regarding the lack of a definitive end to the cycle of reincarnation. Brian emphasizes the importance of making the most of each lifetime by being productive, creative, and aligned with God’s will. He believes that the focus should be on current life actions and their impact on future lives.
Brian’s book, “The Search for Past Lives,” has been out for a few weeks and is available on Amazon and through his website. He wrote it in a way that a 12-year-old could understand, aiming for accessibility to a wide audience. Art concludes by appreciating Brian’s unique perspectives and looks forward to having him back on the show.