The neuroscientist who says she still talks to her husband
I want to tell you about Dr Tara Swart — a neuroscientist and psychiatrist whose story surprised a lot of people because it blends hard-headed science with something that many would call supernatural. When her husband Robin died of leukaemia in June 2021, she was plunged into grief. For someone trained to study the brain, the first experiences she had were confusing and, honestly, a little frightening. But what followed changed how she thinks about consciousness, intuition and grief.
A few weeks after Robin’s death she started noticing little things: robins appearing in her garden, repeated numbers, odd coincidences. At six weeks she was woken at 4am by a thump on her shoulder and says she saw a figure at the bedside — an outline that became clearer before it dissolved. Rather than dismissing these events, she investigated them. Mediums were consulted, existing research was read, and long-held scientific taboos about consciousness were examined. The result has been a shift for her from pure skepticism to a belief that signs can be received and interpreted.
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Dr Swart has written a book, The Signs, which mixes neuroscientific ideas like neuroplasticity and the gut-brain connection with practical exercises for being more open to subtle signals. She describes how stress narrows awareness and how simple practices — mini meditations, mindful breathing, even slowly savoring a raisin — can help you notice things you might otherwise miss. She also talks about the role of beauty, novelty and movement in breaking habituation and opening your mind.
Her approach is practical: be specific when you ask for a sign, tune into all your senses (she points out we have many more than five), strengthen gut health, and notice patterns. For her, numbers such as 11 and 44, little heart shapes or random number plates have become meaningful. She recommends journaling signs and, if comfortable, sharing them with friends.
You don’t have to call it the afterlife or a guardian spirit — she leaves the label up to you — but what she insists on is curiosity, not ridicule. The aim, she says, isn’t to prove anything beyond doubt but to offer comfort, guidance and a richer way of engaging with life after loss. Whether you’re skeptical or open-minded, her story is a reminder that grief can push us into surprising places — and that paying attention can sometimes bring unexpected solace.
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