# Doctor Studied 5,000 Near Death Experiences… They all saw THIS

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Podcast: [Align Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/align-podcast-742574)
Published: 2026-04-03T05:12:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/hQzRUk5FlBqiODHZblrZ/traffic.megaphone.fm/SSM8090002246.mp3?updated=1775248919
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What happens after we die? After studying 5,000 near-death experiences, Dr. Jeffrey Long might have the answer... In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Long, a radiation oncologist and founder of NDERF explains veridical perception, out-of-body awareness, and why consciousness may exist beyond the brain. The conversation explores science, spirituality, fear, and the meaning of life, including rare accounts of heaven and hell. This episode offers a grounded yet expansive look at what people report when they come close to death...and what it could mean for how we live. #jeffreylong #afterlife #consciousness #spirituality #nde #death #scienceandspirituality #podcast #alignpodcast #aaronalexander #neardeathexperience EPISODE #588 IS SPONSORED BY: 🎟️ Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code ALIGN15 at https://huel.com/ALIGN15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! 🎟️ Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/ALIGN ========== OUR GUEST ========== Dr. Jeffrey Long is a full-time radiation oncology physician practicing in Kentucky and a prominent researcher of near-death experiences (NDEs). Over 25 years ago, he founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF), http://nderf.org/ . The website, available in over 30 languages, serves a global audience and hosts the world's most extensive collection of scientifically studied NDEs with over 4,000 accounts. Dr. Long's groundbreaking research is prominently featured in his New York Times bestselling book, Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experie…

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