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What Really Happens During Near-Death Experiences? | RC97

What Really Happens During Near-Death Experiences? | RC97

Update: 2025-12-04
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Today, we're diving into one of the most fascinating topics, near-death experiences, and one of the deeply human questions of our time: What happens when we come close to death—and why does it change people forever?

Joining me is Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova, Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and a leading researcher at the renowned Division of Perceptual Studies.

Today, we explore what near-death experiences are, what people report during them, why these moments are so transformative, and how her research is shaping new approaches to care and support for those who've experienced them. We'll also take a look at how science is evolving to better understand these experiences—and where the field is headed next.

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What Really Happens During Near-Death Experiences? | RC97

What Really Happens During Near-Death Experiences? | RC97

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