The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
Journeying through curiosity, creativity & connection.
Welcome to Miles to Zen, a podcast that celebrates life's delightful twists and turns, no matter where you are on your journey. I'm your host, Shannon Miles Halliday, a follower of curiosity, a mom, a wife, a former corporate executive, a creator and a connector. This show is your companion for navigating the beautifully messy adventure of life. Each episode invites you into heartfelt, inspiring, and expansive conversations, diving into topics like self trust, big moments and big decisions, navigating day jobs and finding purpose, and how can we thrive. You’ll feel uplifted and even enlightened each week as we share stories, and insights that spark your own ideas as well as conversations that offer completely new perspectives.
The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
A Neurosurgeon’s Glimpse Into Heaven, Dr. Eben Alexander on Science, Spirituality & Living in a Mindful Universe
What happens when a neurosurgeon experiences consciousness beyond the brain? In this episode of Miles to Zen, host Shannon Miles Halliday sits down with Dr. Eben Alexander, whose extraordinary near-death experience (NDE) during a week-long coma defied scientific explanation and transformed his understanding of reality.
Dr. Alexander shares profound insights into consciousness, the afterlife, and personal transformation, bridging the worlds of science and spirituality in a way that challenges conventional thinking. From the power of love and life reviews to the role of synchronicities and meditation, this conversation is filled with paradigm-shifting revelations and heartwarming stories that will leave you reflecting long after the episode ends.
00:00 Introduction to an Extraordinary Journey
00:53 Meet Dr. Eben Alexander
03:28 The Life-Changing Near Death Experience
06:29 Scientific Validation and Personal Insights
11:38 Exploring the Spiritual Realm
13:42 The Power of Love and Life Reviews
25:16 Returning to the Physical World
31:42 Synchronicities and Personal Reflections
34:25 A Childhood Near-Death Experience
35:20 Scientific Insights on Near-Death Experiences
37:34 Personal Reflections and Optimism
38:12 Exploring Eben Alexander's Books
39:36 The Power of Meditation and Community
41:09 Challenging Materialism and Embracing Spirituality
52:45 The Role of Sound in Deep Meditation
58:38 Final Reflections and Words of Wisdom
Contact Dr. Eben Alexander:
FREE ONLINE COURSE in mindfulness, sign up here: https://ebenalexander.com/33days/
FREE 20-Min Sound Meditation, sign up here: https://www.sacredacoustics.com/pages/free-download-sign-up
Check out Dr. Alexander's books:
Proof of Heaven
Living in a Mindful Universe
A Map of Heaven
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