Bob Coppes on Near-Death Experiences, Life Reviews & the Truth About Unconditional Love

In this episode of the Journey Mindfulness Podcast, host James interviews the wonderful Robert Christophor Coppes, PhD, a best selling author and board member of the International Association of Near-Death Studies (IANDS). They discuss Bob’s book, Impressions of Near-Death Experiences, which features quotes from over 100 near-death experiencers (NDE’rs) to convey the ineffable nature of NDEs, inspired by the impressionistic art of Monet on the cover. Bob highlights key NDE themes, including unconditional love, interconnectedness, and life reviews, where individuals feel the impact of their actions from others’ perspectives. He shares examples of veridical observations—verified experiences suggesting consciousness can separate from the body—and stories of NDE’rs gaining transformative insights, such as learning of unknown relatives or future events. Bob emphasizes that NDEs reveal a universal, non-judgmental love awaiting everyone, challenging religious exclusivity, and underscores the importance of living lovingly in small, everyday moments. The episode explores how these fantastical stories of NDE's offer hope, dispel fear, and encourage a more mindful and deeper appreciation for life’s interconnectedness with all beings and nature.To learn more about Robert (Bob) Christophor Coppes, PhD and his thoughtful books:https://www.bobcoppes.com/Impressions of Near Death Experiences Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1HxUoFFSee also: https://www.nde-unconditionallove.com/***To learn more about James & Journey Mindfulnesshttps://journeymindfulness.com/***Free Warrior Spirit Guided Meditation:https://www.journeymindfulness.com/warrior_spirit_meditation***Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8 Week Online Course(Self-Guided):https://www.journeymindfulness.com/MBSR***Guided Self-Hypnosis to Conquer Fear & Doubt (digital download)https://www.journeymindfulness.com/hypnosis***Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Journey_MindfulnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulbmore/Twitter (X): https://x.com/MindfulBmoreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindfulBmore/Have an interesting story? Contact me and you might be a guest on the show.DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only, not intended to replace medical or psychological advice. Please seek licensed medical professionals for help & guidance.