What happens when a neurosurgeon—trained to believe the brain creates consciousness—has a profound near-death experience while in a seven-day coma from severe bacterial meningitis?

In this episode of Channeled: Tapping into the Wisdom of Your Soul, Julie Edmonds is joined by Dr. Eben Alexander, neurosurgeon and bestselling author of Proof of Heaven, to explore how his worldview shifted after his coma and why he believes consciousness is not produced by the brain, but filtered through it. Dr. Alexander shares the early moments of his NDE, what he describes as “ultra-real” awareness, the concept of life reviews, and how love, compassion, and our choices may be more deeply woven into reality than we realize.

He also breaks down how meditation and binaural beats have become a core part of his daily practice—and shares resources for anyone who wants to explore these ideas more deeply. Dr. Alexander invites listeners to visit his website to access his free 33-day Journey (an email series that introduces key concepts from Living in a Mindful Universe), plus a community of thousands of participants who share reflections and experiences along the way. He also points listeners to Sacred Acoustics (including the Whole Mind Bundle, which he says is available with a free-access option), and Inner Sanctum Center, where he and Karen Newell host consciousness resources, free interviews, and practitioner-focused material.

If you’ve ever wondered about near-death experiences, meditation, consciousness beyond the brain, or how science and spirituality might fit together, this conversation will expand your perspective.

If this episode resonates, share it with someone who’s been questioning what happens beyond this life. Subscribe for more episodes of Channeled, and let Julie know your biggest takeaway in the comments.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
•Dr. Eben Alexander’s website + free 33-day Journey: EbenAlexander.com
•Meditation audio + Whole Mind Bundle (free-access option available): SacredAcoustics.com
•Interviews, community resources + practitioner material: InnerSanctumCenter.com
•Books: Proof of Heaven, Map of Heaven, Living in a Mindful Universe

🔗 Connect with Julie Edmonds

Website: https://healinglifetherapy.com

Instagram: @julieedmonds_

In this episode of Channeled: Tapping into the Wisdom of Your Soul, Julie sits down with Dr. Lisa Black, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Grove Integrative Psychology Institute and Sylvie Integrative Health, to unpack what integrative, whole-person healing really looks like.

Together, they explore how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can support healing for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and why ketamine isn’t “magic” on its own — the real transformation happens when insight is paired with the right therapy tools and behavioral change. Dr. Black explains how ketamine can quiet fear-based “survival brain” responses (like an overactive amygdala), boost neuroplasticity, and help clients access new perspectives faster — especially when combined with modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), neurofeedback, and integrative care.

You’ll also hear:

• Why balance + boredom matter for mental health (and creativity)
• How brainwaves connect to regulation, focus, and burnout
• Why ketamine can help create new pathways — but your environment and habits determine if they last
• What Dr. Black’s approach looks like (including at-home low-dose ketamine paired with therapy)
• Why there’s no bypassing healing — and how community changes as you do

Find Dr. Lisa Black online:

Dr. Lisa Black: https://drlisablack.com

Grove Integrative Psychology Institute: https://groveipi.com

Sylvie Integrative Health: https://sylvieintegrativehealth.com

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🔗 Connect with Julie Edmonds

Website: https://healinglifetherapy.com

Instagram: @julieedmonds_

What if the future of mental health isn’t about managing symptoms… but actually healing at the root?

In this episode of Channeled: Tapping into the Wisdom of Your Soul, Julie Edmonds sits down with Dr. Ryan Phillips, a naturopathic physician and public health-minded healer whose work bridges integrative mental health, mind-body medicine, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Dr. Phillips shares his surprising journey—from growing up on a corn farm in rural Indiana to spending over a decade doing public health work in remote Himalayan villages—before returning to the U.S. and stepping into the front lines of today’s mental health crisis.

Together, Julie and Dr. Phillips explore:

• Why psychedelic-assisted therapy is not “just another medication”
• How psilocybin and ketamine may support healing through neuroplasticity + neurogenesis
• The real difference between a “good trip” and a therapeutic journey
• Why preparation, set/setting, and integration determine outcomes
• Microdosing vs macrodosing—and what people commonly get wrong
• Why this medicine should be approached with humility, respect, and proper guidance

If you’ve ever been curious about psychedelics, healing trauma, or what real transformation can look like—this conversation is a grounded, eye-opening place to start.

If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who needs hope right now—and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review.

Find Dr. Ryan Phillips

• NeuroGrove (Integrative Mental Health Clinic): https://www.neurogrove.com
• Transcendent Integrative Health (Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Center): https://transcendent.health

🔗 Connect with Julie Edmonds

Website: https://healinglifetherapy.com

Instagram: @julieedmonds_