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Are You Still Here? The Out-Of-Body Experience (What Is It?)
Thursday, 22 October, 2026
Out-of-body experiences, explained by neuroscience.Why does the brain sometimes make you feel like you're floating above your body?In this episode of Altered, I look at brain stimulation cases, the temporoparietal junction, virtual reality body illusions, fighter pilot G-LOC, sleep paralysis, ketamine, and near-death reports.It starts with a 2002 case published in Nature, where a gentle electrical pulse to one spot in a woman's brain made her feel she was floating near the ceiling, looking down at her own legs.From there we ask a bigger question: what if the feeling of being inside your body is something your brain builds moment to moment, and what if it can come apart? I try to be fair to both sides.The skeptics have strong arguments, and some of the stories are genuinely hard to wave away. Have you ever had an out-of-body experience?Tell me about it in the comments. Stay curious, go out and do great things.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/altered--2756434/support.If you enjoyed this episode, the best way to support the show is to subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who might find it interesting. You can find new episodes, links, and more at robbcast.com. Just a quick note: this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing here is medical advice, and exploring altered states always comes with real risks and responsibilities. Until next time — stay curious.
