The Oprah Podcast Oprah and a Doctor Explore What Near Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond
Apr 29, 2025
Join Dr. Bruce Greyson, a leading psychiatrist in near-death experiences, alongside Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mary C. Neal. They dive into transformative near-death encounters, exploring themes of timelessness and the profound insights of love as the ultimate takeaway. Jeremy shares his harrowing snowcat accident and its impact on his life priorities, while Mary recounts her kayaking incident, emphasizing compassion and the notion that death is not to be feared. Their compelling narratives challenge perceptions of life, death, and what lies beyond.
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Universal Structure Of NDEs
- Dr. Bruce Greyson found NDEs share universal elements across cultures like leaving the body and life reviews.
- These recurring features suggest NDEs point to something beyond brain-only explanations.
NDEs Feel More Real Than Waking Life
- People report NDEs as more real and vivid than ordinary life, often feeling complete knowledge and timelessness.
- These qualities challenge the idea that NDEs are mere hallucinations from a failing brain.
The Case That Started Greyson’s Research
- Early in his career Greyson saw a comatose patient later describe details of a conversation he had outside the room.
- That case initiated his decades-long research into NDEs.
