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The Study of Consciousness to Make a Better World, with Dr. Joan Walton
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- Tales from the Truth Seekers
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- Dec 31, 2025
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Summary
When Joan Walton wast just 16 years old, she walked out of church confirmation classes, upon learning the ceremony meant that she believed every single word in the Bible to be true. This started a lifelong, experiential, journey for Joan that set her on a path to discover universal spiritual truths for herself. From discovering the works and practices of Carl Jung, to the sudden and tragic death of her loving husband, to becoming the chair of the board for the Scientific and Medical Network, Joan has an incredible and inspiring story to share with all of us, and she makes it clear that the story is indeed where true awakening lies. Her message? She’s not here to debate the theory of consciousness. She’s here to make change. Joan’s Bio: Joan is an Honorary Research Fellow with the Alef Trust. She is also a Principal Research Supervisor on the PhD Applied Transpersonal Psychology programme, and a research mentor for the Conscious Community Initiative. Joan gained her PhD from the University of Bath. Her thesis tells the story of her spiritual journey and draws on the social sciences, philosophy, depth and transpersonal psychology, eastern and western religions, quantum physics, and a science of consciousness. Her first degree was in the social sciences, and her Masters in Race & Education. She is also a professionally qualified social worker. Following a career in social work and education, Joan moved into the academic world. She is now in the School of Education, Language and Psychology at York St John University (YSJ), where she teaches and supervises postgraduate researchers registered for a PhD or a professional doctorate. Joan has an interest in, and teaches, Research Methodologies, especially those that challenge the separation inherent in positivist paradigms. She…