Jody Long is also involved in the consciousness studies with NDERF/ADCRF/OBERF.  Jody is a family law lawyer and is an active co-investigator, and writer with the websites and related projects.  Jody gave the websites a face-lift in March 2002 and is the current webmaster of NDERF, ADCRF and OBERF.  Jody’s dedication to the website and input on directions for NDERF have been important for the growth and research prominence of the websites today.  OBERF was resurrected and now is doing really well since people all over the world want to talk about and hear about other consciousness events.  The NDERF international project is very exciting because it has opened global vistas.  Consciousness can now truly be studied on a world-wide basis.  Jody has been on talk radio in a segment called “ask the lawyer.”  She also served on the Seattle, Friends of IANDS, Board of Directors.  Jody has been published in a peer reviewed journal for my research.  Her research has many original components to it and serves as the basis for many new studies and ways to look at NDE and consciousness.  The research has been used as part of a curriculum in a school in England.  Dr. Kevin Nelson, University of Kentucky, was so inspired by her research he conducted a study and published in the medical journal, “Neurology.”  Dr. Von Lommel, also has adopted many of her ideas on consciousness studies.  She appears in articles in woman’s magazines in Sudan, Morocco, Egypt, and Argentina.  She has helped countless authors and publishers in their research and publicity efforts.  The Azrael Endeavor is a collection of writings to help demystify the transition of death.  Jody has actively been involved in paranormal research for several decades and has extensive knowledge in many paranormal areas.  Additionally, she has had a couple of OBEs and personally experienced several paranormal events.  She considers the global message of peace, love, tolerance and brotherhood to be the cornerstone of the message of the NDE and to that end diligently works toward unifying others throughout the world. 

In my spare time I enjoy making necklaces from genuine stone beads.  Jewelry by Jody www.jewelrybyjody.com

What is the meaning of the NDE and is it for the experiencer or for us all? By Jody 10/9/05  This paper was presented in an  abbreviated form at the 2005 IANDS annual meeting in Virginia Beach, VA.  I was fascinated by a book called "Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman.  I applied the emotional concepts to the meaning of NDE for the individual and for us all.

Review of New Swiss Study on OBEs, by Jody 9/25/02 The study was published in the British journal Nature on 9/19/02.  Several media articles were published based upon this study.  This article takes a look at: 1) the study, 2) the media coverage, and 3) critical discussion of both, the study and the media. 

Spiritual Spectrum Overview  by Jody  In order to fully understand what an out of body experience (OBE) is, it must be understood as one of many related spiritual spectrum phenomena.  An OBE can be defined as an experience in which a person seems to perceive the world from a location outside the physical body.  In this writing, I will look at the history of OBE and research findings on near death experiences (NDEs), the most extreme of OBEs.  An OBE is also compared and contrasted with dreams, lucid dreams, astral projection, and autoscopy. 4/21/02

Why Study NDEs?  by Jody  "Man’s fascination with immortality and what happens after death is the ultimate mystery of life.  The study of near death experiences spans a surprisingly wide spectrum of areas that touch the very core of human existence."  click to see the ARTICLE

More than a Book Review on "The Four Agreements."   by Jody  "This is a summary and discussion of The Four Agreements, by Don M. Ruiz.  This is one of the most spiritually powerful books packed into 138 easy to read and understand pages.  As my friend William points out, “A summary is possible, but you really need to read the whole thing to do it justice.  And, I might add, it's definitely worth taking the time to read.  I have read a whole lot of 'great' books in the past 25 some odd years that deal with expanding human potential.  I have to say that this one is the clearest, cleanest and simplest I have ever read."  click to see the ARTICLE

Where Professionalism Intersects With NDEs and IANDS  by Jody  The purpose of posting this article is not only for general information, but mainly for those seeking professional counseling and psychological help resulting from experiencing an NDE, the death of a loved one, or trying to integrate a spiritually transformative event.  There are many who hold themselves out as healers, but may not be licensed or competent to practice in the healing arts.  Although there are many good and competent medical professionals among our ranks, there are always a few that spoil it for everyone.  The bottom line is to make sure you thoroughly check out any medical or counseling professional you decide to obtain services through.  With that as the backdrop, below is a discussion of legal liability concerning where professionalism and IANDS intersect.   click to see the ARTICLE

NDEs Call for a Celebration of Life on Earth by Jody  "So why would one want to celebrate being on earth?  It is one of the rare opportunities to experience growth of the spirit.  It is hard to learn or grow in an environment with total knowledge and unconditional love."  click to see the ARTICLE