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Surprisingly Unique Things to Do in Chicago, IANDS Style!

Trying to figure out things to do in chicago while visiting iands conference 2025? This guide has you covered!

Looking for things to do in Chicago when visiting for IANDS Conference 2025? This IANDS guide explores spiritual, fascinating, and even haunted tourist spots.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 29, 2025
  • IANDS Q&A

IANDS Q&A: What is the Most Promising Evidence for Near-Death Experiences?

Experiences can we point toward to verify they really happen?

What evidence for near-death experiences do we have? Can we prove this remarkable phenomenon is real, and that it really does happen to thousands of people?

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 28, 2025
  • 1 Comment
  • IANDS News, News

Witnesses: New NDE Documentary Premiering at IANDS Conference 2025

See the new nde documentary witnesses at iands conference 2025

French Filmmaker Sonia Barkallah to screen new NDE documentary 'Witnesses' at IANDS Conference 2025

  • Janet Riley
  • July 24, 2025
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The Best Affordable Places to Eat in Oak Brook, Illinois

What are the best and most affordable places to eat in oak brook while visiting iands conference 2025?

Will we see you at IANDS Conference 2025? If so, you'll want to check out these legendary restaurants, including the best places to eat in Oak Brook, Illinois!

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 24, 2025
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IANDS Glossary: What Are Veridical Perceptions? Are They Important?

Veridical perceptions are explained in our new iands glossary

What are veridical perceptions and what role do they play in understanding near-death experiences? This IANDS Glossary entry aims to answer both questions.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 18, 2025
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IANDS Q&A: What is Past-Life Memory? What This Fascinating Research Tells Us

The fabled corsair fighter plane plays a central role in one famous story regarding past-life memory

Is past-life memory real? Explore the science and stories behind past-life memories, including the famous James Leininger case, in our latest IANDS Q&A.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 16, 2025
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IANDS Q&A: Are NDEs Proof of Loved Ones Communicating After Death?

The idea of loved ones communicating after death gives us a solace. But what does science say about the subject?

The concept of loved ones communicating after death with us is a fascinating one. But what can polls and science tell us about the phenomena?

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 9, 2025
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Suffering Into Gold: Stunning New Film to Show at Conference

The award winning documentary suffering into gold will have a special viewing at iands conference 2025

The new documentary short film 'Suffering Into Gold' will have a special showing at IANDS Conference 2025, followed by an informative panel discussion.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 8, 2025
  • IANDS Glossary

Out-of-Body Experience: How to Define Them in the IANDS Glossary

What is an out-of-body experience and what causes them? Let's explore this phenomenon in the iands glossary!

What is an out-of-body experience and how are they defined? Let's take a closer look at 'OBEs' in this, the latest addition to our IANDS Glossary.

  • Matt Terzi
  • July 7, 2025
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