The study of Near Death Experiences (NDE's) has entered the scientific mainstream. Dr. Jeffrey Long is one of the world's leading researchers on the topic and has many fascinating facts and accounts to share. Explore more at https://www.beyondbelief.blog/ Watch the video: https://www.beyondbelief.blog/p/conversations Follow Aish's podcast channel:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/aish/id6446815666 Learn more about Dr. Long's research at www.nderf.org For more inspiring conversation that continues to dig deep with Dr. Jeffrey Long, check out the live panel replay featuring Dr. Long, another medical expert and NDE survivors at https://engage.aish.com/nde/   02:09 What triggered your interest in near-death experiences?  04:54 Is there no medical explanation of near-death experiences? 07:14 How can science investigate these near-death experiences? 9:23 Why doesn't research discuss near-death experiences more often? 13:23 Is it typical that near-death experiences are positive? 17:26 How do these compare to experiences from psychedelic drugs? 23:15 Are near-death experiences monotheistic or polytheistic? 26:10 Do people experience unfavorable realms of afterlife? 31:28 Do people experience a crossing into the afterlife? 33:35 How did religions understand these experiences without modern science? 36:55 What are the greatest arguments from skeptics? 40:09 What is the most compelling story you’ve heard? 43:22 How has this transformed your relationship with death?