In this eye-opening episode of Medium Rare, we take a deep dive into The Gateway of Understanding by Dr. Carl Wickland a spiritualist classic that boldly blends abnormal psychology with psychic science from 1934.

Dr. Wickland, a pioneering psychiatrist from the early 20th century, believed that many forms of mental illness were not simply psychological in origin but spiritual. According to his research, discarnate spirits (those who’ve passed on but don’t realise it) often attach themselves to the living, influencing behavior, thought patterns and even physical health.

We explore his institute’s groundbreaking work in spirit release therapy, his criticisms of blind religious dogma and his radical views on the interconnectedness between the spirit and material worlds. ...