In this episode Dr. Lorne Brown brings together neurosurgeon and Proof of Heaven author Dr. Eben Alexander, psychiatrist and Fulfilled author Dr. Anna Yusim, and radiologist Dr. Mitchell Abrams for a wide-ranging conversation about near-death experiences, consciousness, spirituality, healing, and the limitations of a purely material view of medicine.
Together, they examine what near-death experiences may teach us about love, purpose, connection, and how to live differently now—without needing a life-altering experience to wake us up.
The discussion explicitly moves from whether consciousness can exist beyond the brain toward a broader model of healing that includes mind, body, spirit, relationships, and inner experience.
Key Takeaways:
- Consciousness may extend beyond the brain.
- Love and connection shape our lives.
- Beliefs can influence healing and wellbeing.
- Inner work can deepen purpose and intuition.
- Meditation and gratitude support greater awareness.
Dr. Anna Yusim
Bio:
Dr. Anna Yusim is a board-certified psychiatrist, executive coach, and bestselling author of Fulfilled. Educated at Stanford and Yale, she serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale Medical School and co-founded the Yale Mental Health & Spirituality Program.
She works with high-performing individuals—including CEOs, athletes, and public figures—helping them align success with purpose and well-being. Blending neuroscience, psychiatry, and spiritual practices, Dr. Yusim is a leader in integrative mental health and holds key roles across innovative mental health and longevity organizations.
Dr. Mitch Abrams
Bio:
Dr. Mitchell Abrams is a Canadian radiologist, educator, and founder of NexGenHealth, dedicated to advancing compassionate and holistic healthcare. A certified Applied Compassion educator from Stanford Medicine, he integrates art, music, and technology to support mental health and community wellness. After surviving open-heart surgery for a rare cardiac condition, Dr. Abrams began exploring the intersection of science, energy, and healing—shaping his mission to inspire a new paradigm in self-care and healthcare.
Dr. Eben Alexander
Bio:
Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven and Living in a Mindful Universe.
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