—-- ?Please help us climb the podcast charts! Please find us on Apple Podcasts and review the show! We’ll shout you out in an upcoming episode, newsletter, or LIVE show. —-  ?Tim and May explore the extraordinary journey of Dr. Eben Alexander, a renowned neurosurgeon whose near-death experience shattered his materialistic views and opened his eyes to the profound interconnectedness of consciousness and the universe. Dr. Alexander shares his riveting story of transitioning from strict science to embracing spirituality, the implications of quantum physics on our understanding of the mind, and how his near-death experience has redefined his approach to health, healing, and the human experience.Bio:Dr. Eben Alexander is a renowned academic neurosurgeon and New York Times bestselling author. A former faculty member at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Alexander's life took a dramatic turn following a near-death experience induced by a severe brain infection. His journey through realms beyond our physical world has led him to advocate for the fundamental nature of consciousness, challenging traditional scientific views. Drawing on quantum physics and philosophy, Dr. Alexander integrates these insights into his work, emphasizing the importance of meditation and mindfulness in understanding health, healing, and the human experience.Key Points:00:00 - Introduction - Tim and May welcome listeners and introduce Dr. Eben Alexander.03:15 - Dr. Alexander's Background - Discussion of Dr. Alexander's early life, adoption, and career in neurosurgery.10:45 - The Near-Death Experience - Dr. Alexander recounts his severe brain infection and subsequent coma.18:30 - Journey Through Different Realms - Detailed description of the spiritual realms experienced during the coma.25:00 - The Guardian Angel - Discovery of the identity of his guardian angel.35:20 - Impact on Scientific Views - How the experience challenged his materialistic views on consciousness.42:00 - Quantum Physics and Consciousness - Integration of quantum physics into the understanding of consciousness.50:45 - Importance of Meditation - Advocacy for meditation and binaural beat brainwave entrainment.01:00:15 - Listener Questions - Addressing common questions about near-death experiences and consciousness.01:15:30 - Closing Thoughts - Final insights from Dr. Alexander and closing remarks from Tim and May.Our Advice!Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) GET SOCIAL WITH US!We’re everywhere here: @bsfreemd