David Lorimer's guest today is Dr Eben Alexander, a pioneering scientist and thought leader in consciousness studies. Dr. Alexander has been a guest on Dr. Oz, Oprah, and many other media programs. His most recent book, Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness, (co-authored with Karen Newell) has garnered accolades from many scientists around the world who study the mind-body question and the nature of consciousness. His earlier books, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife and The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion, and Ordinary People Are Proving the Afterlife, have collectively spent more than two years atop the New York Times and international bestseller lists.

Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness. Imaginal cells are responsible for the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, which is the Greek symbol for the soul. These cells are dormant in the caterpillar but at a critical point of development they create the new form and structure which becomes the butterfly.

scientificandmedical.net 

galileocommission.org

beyondthebrain.org

Works and links mentioned:

www.ebenalexander.com

https://www.sacredacoustics.com/

Books by Eben Alexander; https://uk.bookshop.org/books?keywords=Eben+Alexander

One Mind by Larry Dossey https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Larry-MD-Dossey/One-Mind--How-Our-Individual-Mind-Is-Part-of-a-Greater-Co/15127706

Consciousness beyond life by Pim van Lommel https://uk.bookshop.org/books/consciousness-beyond-life-the-science-of-the-near-death-experience/9780061777264

Real Magic by Dean Radin https://uk.bookshop.org/books/real-magic-unlocking-your-natural-psychic-abilities-to-create-everyday-miracles/9781524758820

Books by Ed Kelly https://uk.bookshop.org/books?keywords=Edward+F.+Kelly

https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/

Production: Martin Redfern

Artwork: Amber Haas

Music: Life is a River, by Magnus Moone