Channeled: Tapping Into The Wisdom of Your Soul
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Channeled: Tapping Into The Wisdom of Your Soul
EP 7 – Near-Death Experience: What a Neurosurgeon Learned About Consciousness
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What happens when a neurosurgeon—trained to believe the brain creates consciousness—has a profound near-death experience while in a seven-day coma from severe bacterial meningitis?
In this episode of Channeled: Tapping into the Wisdom of Your Soul, Julie Edmonds is joined by Dr. Eben Alexander, neurosurgeon and bestselling author of Proof of Heaven, to explore how his worldview shifted after his coma and why he believes consciousness is not produced by the brain, but filtered through it. Dr. Alexander shares the early moments of his NDE, what he describes as “ultra-real” awareness, the concept of life reviews, and how love, compassion, and our choices may be more deeply woven into reality than we realize.
He also breaks down how meditation and binaural beats have become a core part of his daily practice—and shares resources for anyone who wants to explore these ideas more deeply. Dr. Alexander invites listeners to visit his website to access his free 33-day Journey (an email series that introduces key concepts from Living in a Mindful Universe), plus a community of thousands of participants who share reflections and experiences along the way. He also points listeners to Sacred Acoustics (including the Whole Mind Bundle, which he says is available with a free-access option), and Inner Sanctum Center, where he and Karen Newell host consciousness resources, free interviews, and practitioner-focused material.
If you’ve ever wondered about near-death experiences, meditation, consciousness beyond the brain, or how science and spirituality might fit together, this conversation will expand your perspective.
If this episode resonates, share it with someone who’s been questioning what happens beyond this life. Subscribe for more episodes of Channeled, and let Julie know your biggest takeaway in the comments.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
•Dr. Eben Alexander’s website + free 33-day Journey: EbenAlexander.com
•Meditation audio + Whole Mind Bundle (free-access option available): SacredAcoustics.com
•Interviews, community resources + practitioner material: InnerSanctumCenter.com
•Books: Proof of Heaven, Map of Heaven, Living in a Mindful Universe
🔗 Connect with Julie Edmonds
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