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IANDS Conference 2025 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Life After Life by Dr. Raymond Moody

IANDS Conference 2025: Here are the Pioneering Keynote Speakers

Posted on: May 15, 2025 Last updated on: May 15, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
IANDS Conference 2025 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Raymond Moody’s critical book ‘Life After Life’. Take a look at this year’s list of keynotes!
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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!
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Author Bob Coppes poses with his book Impressions of Near-Death Experiences Quotations from Over 100 Experiencers

‘Impressions of Near-Death Experiences’ Now Available on Audible

Posted on: April 29, 2025 Last updated on: April 29, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
‘Impressions of Near-Death Experiences’ by accomplished NDE researcher Bob Coppes is now available on Audible and Amazon as an audiobook.
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Registration for the IANDS 2025 Spring Symposium opens on April 1st

2025 IANDS Spring Symposium: What You Need to Know

Posted on: March 20, 2025 Last updated on: March 27, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The 2025 IANDS Spring Symposium explores healing, spirituality, and clinical care through the lens of near-death experiences. Join us online April 26th.
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The Self Does Not Die Wins SMN Book Prize

‘The Self Does Not Die’ Wins Stunning New Award

Posted on: March 19, 2025 Last updated on: March 19, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
‘The Self Does Not Die’ earns top honors from the Scientific and Medical Network, joining a legacy of award-winning near-death research.
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Nurses and other healthcare providers can earn 21 continuing education contact hours through IANDS

CE Contact Hours: Nurses Can Now Secure Credit with IANDS

Posted on: March 12, 2025 Last updated on: March 19, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
Nurses and other healthcare providers can earn 21 CE contact hours while learning about near-death experiences (NDEs) with IANDS.
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Check out the new Virtual NDE video from IANDS

‘Virtual NDE’: Spectacular New IANDS Video Simulates NDEs

Posted on: March 11, 2025 Last updated on: April 29, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
 A new VR experience crafted in collaboration with IANDS offers an innovative perspective on near-death experiences.
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We created a list of fascinating NDE documentaries you may want to watch

NDE Documentaries: See Our List of These Fascinating Films

Posted on: February 20, 2025 Last updated on: February 20, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
IANDS has cultivated a list of NDE documentaries, series, and dramatic feature films for your next big movie binge. Find the link to this list here!
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IANDS has a brand new website for 2025 powered by WordPress

Welcome to the New and Improved IANDS.org!

Posted on: February 19, 2025 Last updated on: February 19, 2025 Written by: Matt Terzi
The IANDS website has been significantly overhauled in 2025, and we’re excited to use this powerful tool to help spread NDE support, education, and research!
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