In this episode of Closer to Venus, host Johnny Burke interviews Dr. Kathy Forti, a clinical psychologist, Egyptian mystery school teacher, and author. They discuss her latest book, ‘Portal to Passion,’ which combines elements of time travel, romance, and the historic 1835 fire in New York. Dr. Forti explains her fascination with the fire, its impact on New York’s development, and the historical opium trade’s karmic consequences. They also delve into themes of past life memories, non-linear time, and the ‘age of truth.’ Additional topics include government experiments on time 

travel technology and the intersection of science fiction and hidden truths.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:46 Fascination with the 1835 Fire of New York

02:12 Time Travel and Historical Romance

03:12 Past Life Memories and Historical Research

07:08 The Concept of Concurrent Lives

08:06 Government Experiments with Time Travel

12:09 Writing and Publishing the Book

17:41 The Age of Truth and Human Origins

19:41 Conclusion and Contact Information