In this episode Dr. Lorne Brown brings together neurosurgeon and Proof of Heaven author Dr. Eben Alexander, psychiatrist and Fulfilled author Dr. Anna Yusim, and radiologist Dr. Mitchell Abrams for a wide-ranging conversation about near-death experiences, consciousness, spirituality, healing, and the limitations of a purely material view of medicine. Together, they examine what near-death experiences may teach us about love, purpose, connection, and how to live differently now—without needing a life-altering experience to wake us up. The discussion explicitly moves from whether consciousness can exist beyond the brain toward a broader model of healing that includes mind, body, spirit, relationships, and inner experience. Key Takeaways: Consciousness may extend beyond the brain.Love and connection shape our lives.Beliefs can influence healing and wellbeing.Inner work can deepen purpose and intuition.Meditation and gratitude support greater awareness. Dr. Anna Yusim Website: https://annayusim.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annayusim/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPr81yb93MSA1k4EgITEcwgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/annayusimmdFulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life: https://annayusim.com/book/ Bio: Dr. Anna Yusim is a board-certified psychiatrist, executive coach, and bestselling author of Fulfilled. Educated at Stanford and Yale, she serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale Medical School and co-founded the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Program. She works with high-performing individuals—including CEOs, athletes, and public figures—helping them align success with purpose and well-being. Blending neuroscience, psychiatry, and spiritual practices, Dr. Yusim is a leader in integrative mental health and holds key roles across innovative mental health and longevity organizations. Dr. Mitch Abrams NexGenHealthy Foundation: https://nexgenhealth.solutions/The Global Heart Sync: www.globalheartsync.orgTEDx Talk: “Future Medicine Is Frequency: What Did Einstein Mean?” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGxWT4EUVbs NexGenHealth's RADDical A.R.T. Initiative : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp8lRcU8ezUHealing Starts with the Heart: A Quantum Perspective on Energy & Intuition in Medicine with Dr. Mitch Abrams:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110107/episodes/17111039Dr. Mitch Presents to Goodlife Fitness Executives - Leadership in Excellence Conference 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6lsuiu2EIH.E.A.R.T Workshop: https://mitchell-abrams.mykajabi.com/HEARTforPractitionersCompassion and Altruism for Better Health and Renewed Creativity: https://lifechangesnetwork.com/compassion-and-altruism-for-better-health-and-renewed-creativity-ep851/ Bio: Dr. Mitchell Abrams is a Canadian radiologist, educator, and founder of NexGenHealth, dedicated to advancing compassionate and holistic healthcare. A certified Applied Compassion educator from Stanford Medicine, he integrates art, music, and technology to support mental health and community wellness. After surviving open-heart surgery for a rare cardiac condition, Dr. Abrams began exploring the intersection of science, energy, and healing—shaping his mission to inspire a new paradigm in self-care and healthcare. Dr. Eben Alexander Website: https://ebenalexander.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebenalex3md/X: https://x.com/LifeBeyondDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556760676917Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eben-alexander-iii-md-202345a/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllIsWellUnlimited/videos Bio: Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven and Living in a Mindful Universe. How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC) Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown Lornebrown.com Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/ Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram: @coherence_code_podcast @acubalancewellnesscentre @lorne_brown_official DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. 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