Marjorie Woollacott on Consciousness, Near-Death Experiences & Is Consciousness Fundamental to Reality? | Afterlife Revealed #50 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 36 MIN

Marjorie Woollacott on Consciousness, Near-Death Experiences & Is Consciousness Fundamental to Reality? | Afterlife Revealed #50

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In this episode, Dani Foffa speaks with Marjorie Woollacott, IANDS Research Director, Emeritus Professor of Human Physiology, and President of the Academy for the Advancement of Postmaterialist Sciences. With a PhD in neuroscience, a Master’s degree in Asian Studies, and more than 200 published scientific articles, Marjorie brings decades of research into consciousness, near-death experiences, and the relationship between mind and reality. Together, they explore what science currently understands about consciousness, whether consciousness may be fundamental to reality, profound experiences of expanded awareness during meditation, and how spiritual experiences challenge traditional materialist views of the mind. This fascinating conversation offers deep insights into near-death experiences, consciousness research, and the evolving science of human awareness. Marjorie’s Website - https://marjoriewoollacott.com/ Marjorie’s book “Is consciousness primary”  - https://www.amazon.com/Consciousness-Primary-Postmaterialist-Sciences/dp/1735449105?linkCode=gg2&tag=iandsorg-20 Dani’s Instagram - dfoffa   Dani’s Facebook - dani.foffa   IANDS Facebook - iands.nde   IANDS Instagram - iands_nde   ✨ Join IANDS: https://iands.org ✨ IANDS online events, groups and more: https://isgo.iands.org ✨ The 2026 IANDS Conference will be held in Bellevue, Washington from Aug 26 - 30

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