Episode: 148
In this episode, Dr. Bruce Greyson shares his decades of research into near-death experiences (NDEs), exploring what they reveal about consciousness, the nature of life, and what happens when the body dies.
How he became interested in studying near-death experiences and what led him to dedicate his career to this field.
Personal accounts of life reviews, profound messages, healing experiences, and negative NDEs.
A breakdown of common arguments against NDEs and why they fall short.
Recurring themes such as unity, the tunnel of light, life reviews, and encounters with beings.
How an individual’s worldview may influence their near-death experience.
The insights people bring back from these experiences and how they reshape their understanding of life’s purpose.
An explanation of the 16-point scale used to study and measure near-death experiences.
About Dr. Bruce Greyson:
Dr. Bruce Greyson is a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia and a leading researcher in near-death experiences. He has authored over 180 academic publications and multiple books, including After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond.
Connect with Dr. Bruce Greyson:
Website – www.brucegreyson.com
Division of Perceptual Studies at UVA – www.med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies
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Show Minutes
0:00 – Near Death Experiences: Examining the Evidence of Life After the Body
0:38 – Introduction to Near Death Experiences
6:04 – Experiences That Stood Out
10:01 – Viewpoints Against Near Death Experiences
13:03 – Commonalities with Unity, Tunnel of Light, Life Review, Beings and More
26:40 – Near Death Experiences and Belief
34:58 – Purpose of the Human Experience
40:09 – Negative Experiences
48:16 – Coming Back with Knowledge or Healings
54:56 – Difficulty in Getting Mainstream Buyin
1:04:26 – The Greyson Scale
1:08:39 – Favorite Examples of Experiences Being Verified
1:19:37 – Claims of Reincarnation
1:24:35 – New Book “After” & Closing Thoughts
