In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Long, a radiation oncologist and founder of NDERF explains veridical perception, out-of-body awareness, and why consciousness may exist beyond the brain. The conversation explores science, spirituality, fear, and the meaning of life, including rare accounts of heaven and hell.

This episode offers a grounded yet expansive look at what people report when they come close to death...and what it could mean for how we live.

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OUR GUEST

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Dr. Jeffrey Long is a full-time radiation oncology physician practicing in Kentucky and a prominent researcher of near-death experiences (NDEs). Over 25 years ago, he founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF), http://nderf.org/

. The website, available in over 30 languages, serves a global audience and hosts the world's most extensive collection of scientifically studied NDEs with over 4,000 accounts. Dr. Long's groundbreaking research is prominently featured in his New York Times bestselling book, Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences. He has appeared on major television programs, including NBC's Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, National Geographic, The History Channel, CBS Inside Edition, The O'Reilly Factor, and many international broadcasts. His recent podcast interviews have reached millions, further broadening the impact and recognition of his pioneering work in NDE research.

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DR. JEFFREY LONG

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🌐 Near-Death Experience Research Foundation ▶ http://nderf.org/

🌐 After Death Communication Research Foundation ▶ http://adcrf.org/

🌐 Out-of-Body Experience Research Foundation ▶ http://oberf.org/

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TIMESTAMPS

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00:00 Intro

00:57 What Happens When We Die?

06:52 Can the Brain Explain Consciousness Outside the Body?

10:18 Do Any Religions Align with Near-Death Experiences?

13:27 The Common Journey People Report After Death

19:43 The Main Lesson From NDEs

24:53 Heaven, Hell, and What People Actually Experience

31:07 Is Evil Real or a Product of Human Choice?

39:06 Why Stay Alive if the Afterlife Feels Better?

42:39 The Most Shocking NDE Case

46:54 DMT vs Near-Death Experiences: Are They Similar?

01:02:08 How to Wake Up Without a Near-Death Experience

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ABOUT

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Aaron Alexander is the best-selling author of The Align Method and host of The Align Podcast — a Top 10 Philosophy show with over one million monthly views. For two decades, he has helped the world’s greatest performers, athletes, and CEO’s improve the way they move, breathe, and regulate their nervous systems — simply put, he helps the best in the world feel and function even better.

Aaron’s mission is simple: to inspire and educate people to live in alignment — body, mind, and beyond. Through the podcast and Align Breathing certification program, he teaches the principles of posture, breath, and movement that reconnect us to our natural state of strength and ease.

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TOPICS

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1. Near death experiences explained

2. Science of consciousness after death

3. Evidence for the afterlife

4. Out of body experiences research

5. Spirituality vs religion discussion

6. Fear and meaning of life

7. Human consciousness beyond the brain

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