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In this podcast episode, author Benjamin Carraud discusses his book, “Goodbye Fields of Prokhorovka,” his childhood in northern France, and intense early nightmares accompanied by sleepwalking. 

He describes later moving abroad, including time in Shanghai as an entrepreneur. He had a sudden, vivid flashback-like experiences of leading soldiers through a WWII battlefield under artillery fire.  In the flashback he had  tactical awareness, vulnerability, and a sense of command.  The flashback - like episodes recurred regularly and made him fear he was losing his mind. 

After returning to France, he took a calming job as a castle receptionist, remained withdrawn, and sought help.  A psychiatrist said he was not schizophrenic and suggested exploring less routine techniques. A documentary on a child's recollection of the battle of Iwo Jima—helped him connect his nightmares and flashbacks.  This leading him to speak with researcher Jim Matlock and find community and research-based discussion of reincarnation phenomena.

00:00 Welcome and New Book

03:14 Growing Up in France

04:05 Childhood Nightmares

05:54 Leaving France for Abroad

06:45 Shanghai Flashback Begins

08:18 Inside the Battle Vision

13:23 Aftermath and Fear of Losing It

15:25 Back Home and Quiet Job

17:12 Clues in the Memories

18:15 Reincarnation Documentary Link

20:10 Therapy and Past Life Regression

22:43 Jim Matlock and Community

27:30 Wrap Up and Next Episode