Marieta Pehlivanova
Research scientist at the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) who studies children's past-life memory reports, near-death experiences, and the possibility of consciousness surviving physical death.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 48min
Past-Life Memories, Near-Death Experiences, and More (Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD)
Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD, a research scientist at UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies who studies past-life memory reports and near-death experiences. She discusses investigations of children’s past-life memories, biological links like birthmarks, comparisons with alternate explanations, trauma’s possible role, and how survival research could reshape how we think about consciousness and end-of-life care.
