January 7, 1997: Paranormal - Dr. Barbie Taylor

Dr. Barbie Taylor, a clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, joins Art Bell from Las Vegas to discuss her paranormal investigations and connections with prominent researchers. Taylor's background includes early work in human sexuality before transitioning to parapsychology, representing an evolution from conventional psychology to consciousness research. She has collaborated with notable figures including Dr. Steven M. Greer of CSETI, Dr. Raymond Moody, and the Bigelow Foundation, while Brad Steiger wrote the foreword to her book. The program coincides with Bell's announcement about Dr. Barry Taff's upcoming appearance to discuss "The Entity" case, for which authentic photographs are available on Bell's website. These images show plasma formations above a distressed woman, captured by multiple witnesses with cameras during a documented university investigation. Taylor's work explores the intersection of psychology and paranormal phenomena, examining how consciousness interacts with unexplained events. Her clinical training provides a scientific framework for understanding supernatural experiences while remaining open to phenomena beyond conventional explanation. The discussion covers her research methodology and findings from investigating various paranormal cases. This episode demonstrates the growing academic interest in consciousness research and the legitimacy that trained professionals bring to paranormal investigation.