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New Thinking Allowed Audio Podcast

Evidential Near-Death Experiences with Janice Miner Holden

Jan 25, 2025
Janice Miner Holden, President of the International Association for Near-Death Studies and a seasoned researcher, shares her insights on near-death experiences (NDEs). She discusses compelling veridical cases where patients report accurate details during surgeries, raising questions about consciousness. Janice highlights the emotional and transformative impacts of NDEs, emphasizing love and personal growth. She also examines how cultural contexts influence interpretations of these experiences, enriching our understanding of life beyond death.
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Quick takeaways

  • Janice Miner Holden emphasizes the transformative power of near-death experiences (NDEs) on individuals' lives and their healing processes.
  • Evidential near-death experiences showcase veridical perceptions that challenge conventional views of consciousness and its connection to the physical body.

Deep dives

Janice Minor Holden's Journey into Near-Death Studies

Janice Minor Holden's interest in near-death experiences (NDEs) began in her youth, sparked by a book about a reclusive miner who stipulated in his will that his fortune fund research into the survival of the human soul after death. This led her into academia, where she initially studied counseling. Following her doctoral dissertation on near-death experiences, she became captivated by the topic, establishing a career centered on researching its implications for counseling and transpersonal phenomena. Holden's deep personal experiences, including after-death communication, help her relate profoundly to those who share their own transformative NDEs.

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