web01.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:56:21 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Altered Mates - Episodes Tagged with “Hypnosis” https://www.alteredmates.com/tags/hypnosis Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800 Altered Mates is a podcast where two mates, each fascinated by altered states, meet to discuss the psychedelic experience and its implications for society, culture, health, science, and philosophy. Alejandro is novelist and a teacher of english and psychology. Tobias is an academic and a lecturer in social work and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Our conversations are always grounded in our own direct experiences with a range of ‘altered’ states of consciousness. Hero of the podcast, William James, suggests that, “Our normal waking consciousness… is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all about it, parted from it by the filmiest of screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different… No account of the universe in its totality can be final which leaves these other forms of consciousness quite disregarded.” You could say that we are trying to construct a better account of our universe, and we are taking James’ advice to heart, by seriously regarding those “other” forms of consciousness. Through our research and our subsequent discussions, we seek to find, update, and/or create, working models of the mind, and of reality, that help us to make sense of our world. We endeavour to integrate our own psychedelic experiences through the power of conversation. But we also seek to integrate the revelations of “the” psychedelic experience, and come to terms with the implications, from cultural, philosophical, and spiritual perspectives. Having said all that, we’re also just two normal blokes who enjoy each other’s company. And our fancy Socratic dialogues are filtered through our own unique brand of Australian banter. After all, we’re just two mates trying to enjoy our limited time on this planet, and to create a more meaningful life for ourselves and our community while we’re here. en-us episodic Two mates navigating altered states Altered Mates Altered Mates is a podcast where two mates, each fascinated by altered states, meet to discuss the psychedelic experience and its implications for society, culture, health, science, and philosophy. Alejandro is novelist and a teacher of english and psychology. Tobias is an academic and a lecturer in social work and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Our conversations are always grounded in our own direct experiences with a range of ‘altered’ states of consciousness. Hero of the podcast, William James, suggests that, “Our normal waking consciousness… is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all about it, parted from it by the filmiest of screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different… No account of the universe in its totality can be final which leaves these other forms of consciousness quite disregarded.” You could say that we are trying to construct a better account of our universe, and we are taking James’ advice to heart, by seriously regarding those “other” forms of consciousness. Through our research and our subsequent discussions, we seek to find, update, and/or create, working models of the mind, and of reality, that help us to make sense of our world. We endeavour to integrate our own psychedelic experiences through the power of conversation. But we also seek to integrate the revelations of “the” psychedelic experience, and come to terms with the implications, from cultural, philosophical, and spiritual perspectives. Having said all that, we’re also just two normal blokes who enjoy each other’s company. And our fancy Socratic dialogues are filtered through our own unique brand of Australian banter. After all, we’re just two mates trying to enjoy our limited time on this planet, and to create a more meaningful life for ourselves and our community while we’re here. yes altered states, psychedelics, ayahuasca, DMT, therapy, mushrooms, magic, spiritual, spirituality, religion Altered Mates alejandro.tuama@outlook.com Episode 34: ‘Your scientific illiteracy makes me shudder!’ on The X-Files: Jose Chung’s From Outer Space https://www.alteredmates.com/34 9e03f684-ae9d-47a9-99a8-3bc5aa0cf11a Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800 Altered Mates full Altered Mates On alien abduction, hypnosis and conspiracy in The X-Files—Jose Chung’s From Outer Space 1:47:01 yes The X-Files is an American television series created by Chris Carter. It was originally aired in the 90s but enjoyed a brief revival in late 2000s. The series follows FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in their investigations of the "X-Files" (unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena). Both Mulder and Scully are effective agents but Mulder believes in the existence of the paranormal, whereas Scully is a medical doctor and skeptic who has been assigned to scientifically analyze Mulder's case files. The episode we are looking at in today’s discussion is called 'Jose Chungs From Outer Space' and was Episode 20 of Season 3. In an attempt to analyse and recount the plot of this episode of The X-Files we spiral out into many different zones: Carl Jung on flying saucers, alien abduction experiences revealed through hypnosis, reconstructed memories, rebirthing & breathwork, EMDR, CIA brainwashing programs, and so on… If you enjoy this episode then, this time next week, check out the 'X-Files Addendum' (Altered Mates -- Bonus Episode #13) wherein we will unleash upon the Altered Mates Patreon and Substack, another hour's worth of content from this discussion. References The X Files: Jose Chungs From Outer Space — Season 3, Episode 20 (1996) J.F. Martel — Reality is Analog: Philosophizing with Stranger Things / Part One (https://metapsychosis.com/reality-is-analog-philosophizing-with-stranger-things-part-one/) J.B.S. Haldane — Possible Worlds and Other Essays (“Now, my own suspicion is that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose”) C.G. Jung — Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Sky (1959) Leonard S. Newman and Roy F. Baumeister — Toward an Explanation of the UFO Abduction Phenomenon: Hypnotic Elaboration, Extraterrestrial Sadomasochism, and Spurious Memories (1996) Frank Herbert — Dune (1960) X-Files — Eugene Tooms (https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Eugene_Tooms) Alanis Morissette — All I Really Want (https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hs=DOkp&sca_esv=285e626a6b10f4fc&rls=en&sxsrf=ANbL-n4AvP4VOFs77XrB5w5nbU3G2P1ONg:1776748372956&q=Alanis+Morissette+All+I+Really+Want&si=AL3DRZGzed_qbdr7bllYQYsaUXeuIcnEI2GUk45PAjv1vqqZiLW1-m63RaOHgQ7kvTaJCk2cWqSj4vhea9kcCEDUT9D6pAQoHXDXCPtCk9kB-f9bImprItcX1FXWPnBmY52ADfav34svTW4p3aQLD28UHYG8gOgPas6su47ZfwKK6qkRv6iGZ1I%3D&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjG_v-8l_6TAxW0bGwGHQKNCrYQ_coHegQICxAB&ictx=0) — Jagged Little Pill (1995) Radiohead — Subterranean Homesick Alien — OK Computer (1997) Tool — Rosetta Stoned — 10,000 Days (2006) Links Altered Mates Website (https://www.alteredmates.com) Altered Mates Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/altered.mates/) Altered Mates Substack (https://alteredmates.substack.com) Altered Mates Patreon (https://patreon.com/AlteredMates?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink) Music for the show by Si Mulumby (https://www.instagram.com/wildmarmalade/?hl=en) A Glimpse of Eternity by Alejandro Tuama Purchase the novel here (https://books2read.com/u/m2eWjG) (hard copy, ebook and audiobook). Listen to the free serialised audiobook here (https://www.patreon.com/collection/560595?view=expanded). consciousness, consciousness change, DMT, ayahuasca, psychedelic, trip, psychonaut, altered states, altered mates, aliens, abduction, hypnosis, EDMR The X-Files is an American television series created by Chris Carter. It was originally aired in the 90s but enjoyed a brief revival in late 2000s. The series follows FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in their investigations of the "X-Files" (unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena). Both Mulder and Scully are effective agents but Mulder believes in the existence of the paranormal, whereas Scully is a medical doctor and skeptic who has been assigned to scientifically analyze Mulder's case files. The episode we are looking at in today’s discussion is called 'Jose Chungs From Outer Space' and was Episode 20 of Season 3.

In an attempt to analyse and recount the plot of this episode of The X-Files we spiral out into many different zones: Carl Jung on flying saucers, alien abduction experiences revealed through hypnosis, reconstructed memories, rebirthing & breathwork, EMDR, CIA brainwashing programs, and so on…

If you enjoy this episode then, this time next week, check out the 'X-Files Addendum' (Altered Mates -- Bonus Episode #13) wherein we will unleash upon the Altered Mates Patreon and Substack, another hour's worth of content from this discussion.

References

  • The X Files: Jose Chungs From Outer Space — Season 3, Episode 20 (1996)
  • J.F. Martel — Reality is Analog: Philosophizing with Stranger Things / Part One
  • J.B.S. Haldane — Possible Worlds and Other Essays (“Now, my own suspicion is that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose”)
  • C.G. Jung — Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Sky (1959)
  • Leonard S. Newman and Roy F. Baumeister — Toward an Explanation of the UFO Abduction Phenomenon: Hypnotic Elaboration, Extraterrestrial Sadomasochism, and Spurious Memories (1996)
  • Frank Herbert — Dune (1960)
  • X-Files — Eugene Tooms
  • Alanis Morissette — All I Really Want — Jagged Little Pill (1995)
  • Radiohead — Subterranean Homesick Alien — OK Computer (1997)
  • Tool — Rosetta Stoned — 10,000 Days (2006)

Links

Altered Mates Website

Altered Mates Instagram

Altered Mates Substack

Altered Mates Patreon

Music for the show by Si Mulumby

A Glimpse of Eternity by Alejandro Tuama

  • Purchase the novel here (hard copy, ebook and audiobook).
  • Listen to the free serialised audiobook here.
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In an attempt to analyse and recount the plot of this episode of The X-Files we spiral out into many different zones: Carl Jung on flying saucers, alien abduction experiences revealed through hypnosis, reconstructed memories, rebirthing & breathwork, EMDR, CIA brainwashing programs, and so on…

If you enjoy this episode then, this time next week, check out the 'X-Files Addendum' (Altered Mates -- Bonus Episode #13) wherein we will unleash upon the Altered Mates Patreon and Substack, another hour's worth of content from this discussion.

References

  • The X Files: Jose Chungs From Outer Space — Season 3, Episode 20 (1996)
  • J.F. Martel — Reality is Analog: Philosophizing with Stranger Things / Part One
  • J.B.S. Haldane — Possible Worlds and Other Essays (“Now, my own suspicion is that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose”)
  • C.G. Jung — Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Sky (1959)
  • Leonard S. Newman and Roy F. Baumeister — Toward an Explanation of the UFO Abduction Phenomenon: Hypnotic Elaboration, Extraterrestrial Sadomasochism, and Spurious Memories (1996)
  • Frank Herbert — Dune (1960)
  • X-Files — Eugene Tooms
  • Alanis Morissette — All I Really Want — Jagged Little Pill (1995)
  • Radiohead — Subterranean Homesick Alien — OK Computer (1997)
  • Tool — Rosetta Stoned — 10,000 Days (2006)

Links

Altered Mates Website

Altered Mates Instagram

Altered Mates Substack

Altered Mates Patreon

Music for the show by Si Mulumby

A Glimpse of Eternity by Alejandro Tuama

  • Purchase the novel here (hard copy, ebook and audiobook).
  • Listen to the free serialised audiobook here.
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