In this captivating episode, we dive deep with Alan Pierce, co-author of Coma and Near-Death Experience, to explore the mysterious world of comas and altered states of consciousness. Alan shares his groundbreaking research on the misuse of comas during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing shocking insights into the long-term physical and cognitive damage many patients endure. What really happens when someone is in a coma? And how does it alter their perception of reality? Alan’s discoveries challenge conventional medical wisdom and shine a light on the often overlooked, vivid experiences of those who have hovered between life and death.

We also tackle the age-old question of consciousness: Is it just a product of our brain, or could it exist beyond the physical? Alan takes us on a journey through the physiological changes in comatose patients and the mind-bending parallels between near-death experiences and mystical states induced by substances like DMT. Could these experiences be more than just the brain’s last hurrah? Tune in to hear Alan’s thoughts on the afterlife, the impact of prolonged sedation, and why he believes his book, Coma and Near-Death Experience, is a vital piece of work in understanding the human mind.

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Ways to Connect with Alan:

Website: https://alanpearce.com/

Podcast: www.comapodcast.com/

Paperback book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Coma-and-Near-Death-Experience/Alan-Pearce/9781644119211

Audiobook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Coma-and-Near-Death-Experience/Alan-Pearce/9781797166414

Alan's Bio:

Alan Pearce, is a journalist, broadcaster, former BBC correspondent, and author of several books. He has contributed to numerous publications, from Time Magazine to The Sunday Times of London. Beverley Pearce is a former private investigator who now works as an aromatherapist and a practitioner in yoga-based bodywork. The authors live in Nouvelle Aquitaine, France.