Is consciousness tied to the brain—or does it continue after death?
In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, I sit down with world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Pim van Lommel, author of Consciousness Beyond Life: The Science of the Near-Death Experience, to explore what decades of medical research reveal about life after death, near-death experiences (NDEs), and non-local consciousness.

We discuss:

👉What happens to consciousness when the brain stops functioning
👉Why some doctors struggle to accept near-death experiences
👉How children experience NDEs differently from adults
👉The link between quantum physics and consciousness
👉What these findings mean for our understanding of life, death, and reality itself

🎧 Guest: Dr. Pim van Lommel — Cardiologist, Researcher, and Author
🌐 Visit: https://www.consciousnessbeyondlife.com

📚 Order the Book: Consciousness Beyond Life: The Science of the Near-Death Experience
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💬 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show
00:28 Dr. Pim van Lommel’s Background & Early Career in Cardiology
02:30 How a Patient’s Story Sparked His Research into Near-Death Experiences
06:00 Why Consciousness Can’t Be Explained by Brain Function Alone
09:10 Why Many Doctors Still Reject Near-Death Experiences
10:50 How Talking with Patients Changed Dr. van Lommel’s Perspective
12:15 What Happens During a Near-Death Experience (The Stages)
14:00 How Scientists Score & Categorize NDEs
16:20 Can People Have NDEs Without Dying?
18:25 Near-Death Experiences in Children
21:40 How Long It Takes to Integrate an NDE Experience
23:20 Quantum Physics & Consciousness Explained
25:40 What’s Next for Research on NDEs
26:45 What Dr. van Lommel Hopes Readers Take Away
29:20 Recommended Books on Consciousness & NDE Research
30:30 How to Connect with Dr. van Lommel
31:00 Closing Thoughts

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Shaun Tabatt
Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show, where faith meets the supernatural. Each week, Shaun sits down with authors, experiencers, and thought leaders to explore near-death experiences (NDEs), deliverance and exorcism, and life-changing books that reveal the mysteries of God, the afterlife, and the unseen realm. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of heaven and hell encounters, miraculous healings, angelic visitations, spiritual warfare, and stories that inspire faith and hope. Whether you’re curious about life after death, freedom from darkness, or the power of God at work today, this channel brings you insight, truth, and transformation. Shaun Tabatt is an author, interviewer, and publishing executive with a passion for uncovering the spiritual realities shaping our world. Subscribe and join the journey as we unlock the mysteries of faith, eternity, and the supernatural.  
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