Neurosurgeon, Dr Eben Alexander was a staunch materialist until his seven day coma (with no brain activity) and a Near Death Experience (NDE). He was given only a 2% chance of survival and no serious chance of a full recovery. He wrote about this incredible period in his life in his best-selling book "Proof of Heaven".

Today, we talk about his NDE, but also about the themes in his fascinating newest book, co-written with his partner Karen Newell, "Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into the Heart of Consciousness”:

- Brain Filter Theory

- Conscious Awareness and Brain States

- Placebo Effect and Healing

- The Mental Universe

- The Measurement Paradox

- Prayer

- Memory and Consciousness and the Brain

- Acoustics such as binaural beats that create hypnogogic states and those benefits

- and much more.

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