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July 20, 2025 • 61 mins
In this episode of First Contact, host Eesha Patel speaks with Dr. Raymond Moody, the world's leading authority on near-death experiences and author of the seminal book "Life After Life." Dr. Moody is a physician, philosopher, and founder of the Life After Life Institute who has dedicated over 50 years to studying consciousness and the afterlife. With his medical degree from the University of Georgia and PhD from the University of Virginia, Dr. Moody brings both scientific rigor and philosophical depth to one of humanity's most fundamental questions. Together, they explore the evolution of near-death experience research from a taboo subject to mainstream acceptance, the role of resuscitation technology in increasing NDE occurrences, and Dr. Moody's revolutionary approach to understanding what happens when we die. Dr. Moody shares his upcoming breakthrough work on developing a new logic for investigating the afterlife, challenging both scientific materialism and paranormal research approaches. The conversation delves into why traditional scientific methods fall short when studying consciousness beyond death and how philosophical inquiry offers a more promising path forward. Expect to Learn: How resuscitation technology transformed near-death experiences from rare events to daily occurrences How ancient Greek philosophers like Plato pioneered early NDE research and rational afterlife inquiry The structural similarities between life and narrative that suggest consciousness operates beyond physical death Dr. Moody's revolutionary "parallax" approach to afterlife investigation outlined in his upcoming book "Swan Song" Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Opening: Dr. Moody explains how near-death experiencers describe indescribable journeys through time and space [00:01:22] - Introduction: Eesha introduces Dr. Raymond Moody and his groundbreaking work in NDE research [00:02:42] - Personal Connection: Eesha shares her family's secret experience with near-death phenomena [00:04:09] - Ancient Origins: Dr. Moody traces NDE investigation back to Plato's Republic and Greek philosophers [00:24:07] - Philosophical Framework: Moving beyond the concept of an immaterial soul toward narrative consciousness [00:29:12] - Scientism Problem: How unconscious scientific fundamentalism blocks rational afterlife investigation [00:32:42] - Swan Song Preview: Dr. Moody's upcoming book introducing new logical methods for afterlife proof [00:39:57] - The Unintelligibility Problem: How language fails to capture NDE experiences and the solution [00:44:02] - Neurophysiological Evidence: Why brain activity studies miss the bigger picture of consciousness [00:58:35] - Final Wisdom: Dr. Moody's personal conclusion after 50 years of investigating life after death Connect with your Star Family. Join Our Upcoming 5-Day Event: 5 Days to 5D You will learn: The True Pathway to 5D Frequency How to access your multidimensional Inner Heart The Language of Your Higher Self Clear energetic blocks (we'll do the Violet Flame practice together) 5D Living - How to connect with your galactic guides and live in higher frequency Don't miss this life-changing opportunity. Register now at: www.5daysto5d.com About Eesha: Eesha Patel specialises in the field of Galactic Consciousness. Eesha is here to facilitate the connection between humans and our Galactic Family. She is currently doing her PhD in UFO/UAP studies, focusing on intergalactic communications and diplomacy. Connect with Eesha Patel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eeshapatelofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eeshapatel/ Email: contact@eeshapatel.com Website: eeshapatel.com Connect with Dr Raymond Moody Website: https://www.lifeafterlife.com
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