Episode Details

Join host Brian Smith in this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth as he interviews Dr. Brad Stuart, a distinguished physician with nearly 50 years of experience. Dr. Stuart has worked in the intense environments of the ER, ICU, and as a hospice Medical Director. They discuss the significant distinction between healing and curing, exploring how spiritual journeys and understanding our true selves play crucial roles in this process. Dr. Stuart also shares his personal experiences and insights into meditation, psychedelics, near-death experiences, and their impact on consciousness.

**Key Topics Covered:**

1. **Introduction:**
   - Brian Smith introduces the topic of healing vs. curing.
   - Introduction to Dr. Brad Stuart and his extensive medical background.

2. **Healing vs. Curing:**
   - Dr. Stuart explains the difference between healing and curing.
   - Real-life stories from Dr. Stuart’s medical career that highlight these concepts.

3. **Spirituality and Medicine:**
   - The role of spirituality in the healing process.
   - How Dr. Stuart’s personal experiences shaped his understanding.

4. **Meditation and Psychedelics:**
   - Insights into how meditation and psychedelics impact consciousness.
   - Discussion on scientific research supporting these practices.

5. **Near-Death Experiences:**
   - Exploration of near-death experiences and their implications for understanding the brain and consciousness.
   - Dr. Stuart’s perspective on the intersection of science and spirituality.

6. **Practical Advice for Healing:**
   - Tips for incorporating healing practices into daily life.
   - How to find wholeness and peace in the face of terminal illness or profound grief.

**Interactive Elements:**

- **Guest Website:** For more about Dr. Brad Stuart and his work, visit [BradStuartMD.com](http://bradstuartmd.com).

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The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.  The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15. 

Visit IANDS.org to register

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