August 26, 2006: Slipping into Other Dimensions - Dr. Rick Strassman #124; Open Lines
August 26, 2006: Slipping into Other Dimensions - Dr. Rick Strassman #124; Open Lines  
Podcast: The Art Bell Archive
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: Dr. Rick Strassman, psychiatrist and researcher, discusses his groundbreaking work with DMT, known as the "spirit molecule," and its potential role in accessing alternate dimensions of consciousness. Strassman presents his controversial research into naturally occurring psychedelic compounds in the human brain and their connection to mystical experiences, near-death encounters, and apparent contact with non-human entities. The conversation explores the scientific basis for altered states of consciousness and examines whether DMT experiences represent genuine interdimensional travel or sophisticated hallucinations produced by neurochemical processes. Strassman shares findings from his government-approved clinical studies, the first psychedelic research conducted in the United States in over twenty years, revealing consistent reports of contact with intelligent beings during DMT experiences. The program includes open lines where callers share their own experiences with dimensional slipping and consciousness exploration. This thought-provoking discussion challenges conventional understanding of reality, consciousness, and the nature of existence itself, suggesting that the human brain may possess natural mechanisms for accessing realms beyond ordinary perception and potentially making contact with non-human intelligence.