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May 2018
33m 48s

Is There Proof of a Spiritual Universe?

Goop, Inc. and Audacy
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In 2008, after falling into a deep coma, academic neurosurgeon Eben Alexander had a near-death experience that defied his understanding of how the brain works. For him, it was proof of heaven, which became the name of his New York Times–bestselling memoir. Since then, he’s been exploring the science of consciousness, connection, and spirituality with Karen N ... Show More
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