Life changed forever after a coma, but what Dr. Eben Alexander discovered on the other side will leave you speechless. Prepare for an unexpected twist in this journey through three spiritual realms, and a revelation that will challenge everything you thought you knew about consciousness and the afterlife.“The lesson is really one about free will and about love and about connection with the universe and a sense of purpose.” - Dr. Eben AlexanderIn this episode, you will be able to: Examine Dr. Alexander's profound near-death experience and its implications on our concept of consciousness.Investigate the fascinating subjects of reincarnation, afterlife, and spirituality.Discover the life-altering lessons gained from Dr. Alexander's unique encounter.Assess the value of scientific research in comprehending the enigma of consciousness.Embrace the significance of love, kindness, and compassion within the spiritual realm.Meet Dr. Eben Alexander, a highly respected neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience, including a decade and a half at top institutions like Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. In 2008, Dr. Alexander had a life-changing near-death experience, which he detailed in his bestselling book, Proof of Heaven. His journey has led him to explore spiritual concepts, reincarnation, and the afterlife, with his work garnering attention from major media outlets like Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday, Good Morning America, and the Dr. Oz Show. Dr. Alexander's unique blend of scientific knowledge and personal insight make him an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the mysteries of consciousness and the spiritual realm.For a lot more information about this episode, visit our website for the full show notes and summaries: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/blog/proof-of-heaven/ Other episodes you'll enjoy:The Atheist’s Guide to Proof of the Afterlifehttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/atheist-guide The Powers In You: A Near-Death Experience that Changed Everythinghttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/leora-nde What Happens When We Die? A Near Death Experience Storyhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/what-happens-when-we-die-a-near-death-experience-story ABOUT OUR GUEST: Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven and Living in a Mindful Universe. Resources: Download a free meditation: sacredacoustics.comRead Dr. Eben Alexander's book Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife for a detailed account of his near-death experience and insights into the nature of consciousness and the afterlife.Check out Dr. Alexander's second book, The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion, and Ordinary People Are Proving the Afterlife.And his most recent book, Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness follows up on his NDE.Visit the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies website, uvadops.org, to learn more about their research on reincarnation and past life memories in children.Read the prize-winning essays of the contest to provide scientific evidence of the reality of these types of experiences at bigelowinstitute.com.Other sites Dr. Alexander cited: scientificandmedical.net, & galileocommission.org.Guest Info:Websites: ebenalexander.com & innersanctumcenter.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EbenAlexanderMDInstagram: Instagram.com/ebenalex3mdTwitter: Twitter.com/LifeBeyondDLinkedIN: https://www.linkedi