References and Research
This book shows its work. Every research citation, with links where available.
Epigenetics and Intergenerational Inheritance
Holocaust Exposure Induced Intergenerational Effects on FKBP5 Methylation
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2015.08.005Parental Olfactory Experience Influences Behavior and Neural Structure in Subsequent Generations
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https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.3594Epigenetic Programming by Maternal Behavior
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https://doi.org/10.1038/nn1276Altered Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase Signaling and Glycogen Metabolism in Skeletal Muscle from Military Trainees
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Epigenetic Modifications of the Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene (FKBP5) in Association with Childhood Maltreatment
Bishop, J. R., et al. · Frontiers in Psychiatry, 9, 418 · 2018
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00418Psychedelics and Epigenetics
Psilocybin Induces Rapid and Persistent Changes in the DNA Methylome
Various researchers · bioRxiv (preprint) · 2025
https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.18.664368Psilocybin Effects on DNA Methyltransferase Activity
Various researchers · bioRxiv (preprint) · 2025
https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.03.10.642385The Default Mode Network and the Psychedelic State: Ayahuasca’s DMN Effects
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Journey of Souls / Destiny of Souls
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Your Soul’s Plan
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Between Death and Life
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Life at Death / Heading Toward Omega
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Life Before Life / Return to Life
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Shame Research
Shame Resilience Theory: A Grounded Theory Study on Women and Shame
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https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.3483Putting Feelings into Words: Affect Labeling Disrupts Amygdala Activity
Lieberman, M. D., Eisenberger, N. I., Crockett, M. J., et al. · Psychological Science, 18(5), 421–428 · 2007
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01916.xFlow States and Surrender
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D. & Wilson, K. G. · Guilford Press · 1999
Gateway Experience
The Monroe Institute
Monroe, R. · Monroe Institute, Faber, Virginia · Founded 1971
https://www.monroeinstitute.orgAnalysis and Assessment of Gateway Process (CIA Declassified)
McDonnell, W. M. (Lt. Col.) · CIA Reading Room · 1983
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/Other
Walden
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Ho’oponopono: Traditional Hawaiian Forgiveness Practice
Traditional · Hawaiian cultural tradition · Traditional
Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults (ACE Study)
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