Guest Highlight: Dr. Eben Alexander
Dr. Eben Alexander spent over 25 years as an academic neurosurgeon, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In November, 2008, he fell into a 7-day coma from a rare bacterial meningo-encephalitis. He awoke with memories of a fantastic odyssey deep into another realm which he wrote about in his book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife. His latest book is Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Heart of Consciousness. www.ebenalexander.com
Dr. Eben Alexander appearances on KPFK
Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell are on the show today to talk about their insights into the true nature of consciousness and to answer the question confounding the entire scientific community: How do you explain the origins of consciousness if it is not a byproduct of the brain? Listen as they discuss their upcoming book, Living in a Mindful Universe and the impact sacred acoustic music can have in the process of awakening.