Consciousness Exploration: A Conversation with Remote Viewing Trainer Beth Vaughan

“I would like to see a miracle… something life-affirming…But I realize I already have.”

Some discoveries begin with a mystery. For Beth Vaughan, it was when her beloved pet disappeared. That small, unsettling moment sparked a curiosity that led her into the world of remote viewing, a practice that would change the way she experiences awareness and intuition. She quickly learned that remote viewing is not about knowing in the usual sense or seeing things at a distance. It is about perceiving without seeing, sensing without being told. As she puts it, “No one knows what is in the envelope. All information comes from intuition alone.”

Since 2015, Beth has moved from student to residential trainer and now guides others at the Monroe Institute as a remote viewing assistant teacher, helping learners explore this subtle and profound skill.

Working with a World-Renowned Team

Beth’s growth was shaped in part by working with Joe McMoneagle, an internationally renowned remote viewer with decades of experience in scientific research and intelligence operations. “There is more to reality than I ever imagined,” Beth reflects. Learning from him expanded her perspective and opened her to experiences that once felt impossible.

Joe’s teaching blends structure with intuition. Students learn to think like analysts while observing like viewers, strengthening both perception and understanding. This balance of scientific rigor and direct experience is part of what makes the Monroe Institute’s programs respected worldwide.

Beyond Technique: Understanding Yourself

Remote viewing is not just a skill; it is a way to explore yourself. Beth emphasizes letting go of ego and the beliefs that can block perception. “You have to set aside what’s in your way to get the information you already have,” she says. Learning to quiet the mind and work with your subconscious allows information to come through naturally.

At its core, remote viewing is about perceiving and reporting perceptions and information. At the Monroe Institute many programs give us opportunities. “It’s about turning Belief into a Known,” Beth explains. Part of the process is learning to move past internal noise and simply notice what is there. With practice, what once felt uncertain begins to feel familiar. Watching that shift happen, both in herself and others, can be paradigm-shifting.

A Starting Point for Beginners

For those ready to explore, Beth offers guidance:

• Practice with purpose. Approach each target with curiosity and intention.

• Build your foundation. Introductory courses and podcasts provide a clear starting point.

• Integrate into daily life. Remote viewing strengthens intuition and the connection between conscious and subconscious mind.

A natural first step for many is the Monroe Institute’s Introduction to Remote Viewing course, an immersive experience designed to help participants explore these abilities firsthand.

Through regular practice, Beth has found remote viewing impacts daily life in innumerable ways. “Your subconscious will give you information you can act on,” she says. “You start to notice patterns…life flows smoother when you pay attention.”

When asked what a “cheat sheet” for remote viewing might include, Beth shares: “One thing that blew my mind was when Joe said, ‘maybe we were born with the information.’ What is stopping us from getting it if we already have it? Remote viewing teaches you to clear what’s in the way and access your subconscious more quickly.” 

Learning to Notice

Blind targets are central to Monroe’s approach. No one involved knows the answer ahead of time, allowing perception to remain unfiltered. Skepticism is welcome. “Investigate for yourself,” Beth encourages. “Quiet your mind. Go inward. Experience it and find what resonates.”

She points to something at the heart of it all: learning to notice.

Not to guess—but to notice. A feeling, a shape, a fleeting impression.

It may seem small at first. But in that moment of stillness, something begins to open… and perception stretches just beyond the familiar, into a deeper sense of what it means to be aware.

Coming to remote viewing is different for everyone. Sometimes it begins with a question, a loss, or a moment of curiosity. For Beth, it began with the disappearance of her pet, a small mystery that opened the door to a lifetime of exploration.

When asked where she would remote view if she could go anywhere in the universe, her answer is simple: “I would like to see a miracle… something life-affirming.” She pauses, then adds, “But I realize I already have.”