Podcast:
Reincarnation: Analysis of Past Lives & Life After Death – Ep. 1
Is reincarnation a matter of faith – or a matter of data? In this first episode, I investigate the groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia, where over 3,000 cases of children’s past-life memories have been documented. I examine the compelling intersection of history, science, and physical evidence. I also introduce Martinus Cosmology as the logical framework for understanding the “big picture” of existence.
Prefer reading? This podcast is a direct audio narration of the article: Read article here
Note: The video below is the exact same podcast episode, enhanced with accurate English closed captions for those who prefer visual support.
Have thoughts on this topic? I’d love to hear them! Drop a comment on the YouTube version of this podcast right here: Youtube.com/watch?v=ww5QhDuTJiUink
A documentary-style podcast exploring Spirituality, Consciousness, and documented Past Life cases from the University of Virginia.
In this investigation, we explore the profound question of life after death and reincarnation, not as a matter of faith, but as a matter of data. We dive into the groundbreaking work of Dr. Ian Stevenson and Jim Tucker from the University of Virginia’s Department of Psychiatry, who documented over 3,000 cases of children recalling past lives, examining compelling physical and historical evidence through cases like James Leininger, a two-year-old from Louisiana who remembered being a WWII pilot shot down at Iwo Jima. We also discuss the physical evidence of reincarnation, such as Purnima Ekanayake from Sri Lanka, who was born with birthmarks that exactly matched the fatal injuries on a deceased man’s autopsy report.
To understand the “big picture” and how these phenomena actually connect, we also introduce the theoretical framework of Martinus Cosmology – a brilliant, logical model of existence that will serve as a foundational theory in future episodes of this podcast.
This audio session is based on an in-depth article authored by Brian Poulsen, spiritual agnostic from Denmark, who has been studying these topics for decades. His comprehensive articles and research are always published on the website long before they are adapted into podcast episodes.
You can watch and listen to the full episode right here, but you can also stream it for free with no ads both as video or mp3 with RSS feed or download the audio file completely free of charge with absolutely zero tracking, no memberships, and no paywalls right here: https://www.brian-poulsen.com/podcast/reincarnation-analysis-of-past-lives-life-after-death-ep-1/
Or at Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GlmMoEvP6gZRR6eBAFffm
This podcast is a direct audio narration of the article. You can read the full article here: https://www.brian-poulsen.com/2026/02/15/reincarnation-a-data-analysis-of-past-lives-and-life-after-death/
Explore more at: https://brian-poulsen.com
00:00 – Welcome
00:33 – Chapter 1: Entry into the Unknown
02:31 – Chapter 2: The Scientist Who Stepped Out of Line
07:01 – Chapter 3: The Evidence That Refuses to Die
30:52 – Chapter 4: When the Map Doesn’t Fit the Terrain
38:16 – Chapter 5: The Mechanics Behind the Mystery
45:04 – Chapter 6: Pattern Recognition – An AI Analysis
52:49 – Chapter 7: A New Reality & Everyday Paradox
58:08 – Rounding Off
#Reincarnation #PastLives #MartinusCosmology #Consciousness
The Science Behind: Division of Perceptual Studies (UVA)
If you want to see the scientific foundation with your own eyes, I highly recommend visiting the website for the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia. This is where the over 2,500 thoroughly analyzed cases reside – part of a global material today counting more than 5,000 documented cases. Here you will find academic publications, reports, and the raw data behind the research: https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/
Verification
I have personally spent countless hours searching for and verifying every single case. I encourage you to do the same. Search for the names (James Leininger, Purnima Ekanayake, Titu Singh, etc.) on Google or YouTube. There you will find plenty of footage, documentaries, and interviews making the stories even more vivid and the evidence even more tangible.
Martinus: The Philosophical Depth
In the podcast based on the article, I have drawn on the Danish thinker Martinus. His work is enormously extensive and can be very difficult to access for a beginner – I have studied it for years myself and still feel only halfway through. It is logic on a very high level, requiring patience to let settle.
If you are curious, I recommend these two entry points:
- Introductory Video: A short (but slightly dry) overview of 9 minutes (in English): Martinus Cosmology – an Introduction. Or you can visit The Martinus Institute’s YouTube channel in English here: The Martinus Institute
- Ole Therkelsen: The best communicator if you want things served somewhat down-to-earth. Watch his lectures on his own Danish YouTube channel (in Danish language): Martinus Kosmologi Ole Therkelsen.
Be prepared that it takes time. These are not quick answers, but a deep understanding of the mechanics of life.

