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Why grief mimics psychosis and unlocks deeper senses

Through grief after her husband died, a neuroscientist explored somatic work; mediums; and a wider model of the human mind beyond the brain.

Steven BartletthostDr. Tara Swartguest
Aug 14, 20251h 44mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released
August 14, 2025
Duration
1h 44m
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The Diary of a CEO
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

What if your brain filters out true reality? World-leading neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart reveals why we have 34 senses, not 5, how grief cracked open her consciousness, and the shocking science behind signs, intuition, and real communication with the dead. Dr Tara Swart is a renowned neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and senior MIT lecturer who holds a PhD in neuropharmacology. She is also the best selling author of books such as, ‘The Source’ and her newest release, ‘The Signs: The New Science of How to Trust Your Instincts’. She explains:

  • How to decode signs from loved ones who have passed
  • Why most people dismiss near-death experiences, until they see the data
  • How Dr Swart speaks with her husband daily, and what she’s learned
  • The ancient practices and modern neuroscience helping us heal grief
  • Why creativity, numbers, and synchronicities are the hidden language of the soul

00:00 Intro 02:09 Shocking New Research About Brain Capabilities 05:29 What's the Secret You've Been Hiding From the World? 17:35 You Need to Train to See the Signs 23:49 I Was Communicating With My Dead Husband Every Day 33:49 What Happens in Near-Death Experiences 41:16 How to Train to See These Signs 44:38 How Does Spirituality Help Us? 46:01 The Science Behind Intuition 49:44 Healing From Grief 54:52 The Shocking Link Between Your Gut and Intuition 58:09 Ads 59:16 How to Emulate Near-Death Experiences 1:02:38 How Do We Know It's Not Just Our Brain Chemicals Tricking Us? 1:09:12 The Pursuit of Meaning and the Rise of Personal Crisis 01:22:20 Ads 1:24:13 Should You Find Love Again After Your Loved One's Death? 1:29:21 Do Animals See Signs? 1:33:52 The Power of Gratitude and Noticing Beauty Around Us 1:37:41 A Message to My Audience 1:40:50 The Best Thing That Someone Has Done for You Follow Dr Tara:

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  • Steven Bartlett

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  • Dr. Tara Swart

    guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Diary of a CEO, featuring Steven Bartlett and Dr. Tara Swart, Why grief mimics psychosis and unlocks deeper senses explores neuroscientist Claims Consciousness Survives Death And Sends Us Signs Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Tara Swart shares how her husband's death led her into a scientific and personal exploration of whether consciousness can exist beyond the body and communicate with the living.

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