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Butterflies symbolize many of the elements of near-death experiences including growth, rebirth, and transformation

Author: Janet Riley

The Oprah interview with Bruce Greyson is out now

See the Remarkable Oprah Interview with IANDS Co-Founder Bruce Greyson

Posted on: May 1, 2025 Last updated on: May 1, 2025 Written by: Janet Riley
IANDS co-founder Bruce Greyson recently sat down for an interview with the legendary Oprah Winfrey. See the full Oprah Interview here!
Continue reading “See the Remarkable Oprah Interview with IANDS Co-Founder Bruce Greyson”…
Screenshot of the ESPN story about Megan Twist, Richard Bremer, and the incredible NDE Bremer experienced during surgery.

ESPN Spotlights Amazing NDE Story During Organ Transplant

Posted on: November 26, 2024 Last updated on: April 22, 2025 Written by: Janet Riley
In a story originally broadcast by ESPN, Richard Bremer shared an incredible NDE story that happened during a life-saving transplant surgery.
Continue reading “ESPN Spotlights Amazing NDE Story During Organ Transplant”…
Hollywood Actor Al Pacino

A Letter to Actor Al Pacino Following his Comments on Death

Posted on: November 19, 2024 Last updated on: February 4, 2025 Written by: Janet Riley
After a brush with death, Al Pacino made headlines claiming there’s ‘nothing’ after death. Read IANDS President Jan Holden’s educational response.
Continue reading “A Letter to Actor Al Pacino Following his Comments on Death”…

IANDS Announces Advisory Board Members

Posted on: November 1, 2024 Last updated on: February 10, 2025 Written by: Janet Riley
IANDS announced a new Advisory Board comprised of prominent figures in or associated with the field of near-death studies.
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