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Afterlife Explorers Episodes

These are "experts" and/or laypeople who have made it their business to understand this thing we call the afterlife; but it actually the "everlife". We never die. We just transition.
What Your Dreams Are Telling You- with Theresa Cheung | EP 463
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Dec. 2, 2025

What Your Dreams Are Telling You- with Theresa Cheung | EP 463

In this powerful episode of Grief 2 Growth , internationally bestselling author and dream expert Theresa Cheung joins me to explore the deeper meaning of dreams — including the ones that frighten us, comfort us, and stay with us long after we wake up. Theresa shares why she believes we sleep to dream , how dreams reflect our soul's growth, and how they can become gateways to healing—especially after profound loss. Whether you're longing for an afterlife dream visit , navigating recurring nightma...
Why We’re Really Here: Karma, Grief & The Soul’s Purpose w/ Hans Wilhelm | EP 458
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Oct. 31, 2025

Why We’re Really Here: Karma, Grief & The Soul’s Purpose w/ Hans Wilhelm | EP 458

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond Have you ever wondered why we suffer, where we go after we die, or what grief really means for the soul’s evolution? In this eye-opening and deeply healing episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith welcomes spiritual teacher and mystic Hans Wilhelm, the creator of the wildly popular Life Explained video series and author of over 200 books with 40+ million copies sold. Hans uses simple visuals and timeless spiritual ...
Guest: Hans Wilhelm
Every Soul Knows: How Grief, Loss & Purpose Led to a Spiritual Awakening (w/ Peter Alessandria)- EP 423
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April 22, 2025

Every Soul Knows: How Grief, Loss & Purpose Led to a Spiritual Awakening (w/ Peter Alessandria)- EP 423

Send me a Text Message ✨ Episode Summary: What if your deepest grief was actually your greatest opportunity for growth? In this heart-opening conversation, Brian D. Smith sits down with photographer, filmmaker, and former attorney Peter Alessandria to explore how loss, self-doubt, and life’s most painful detours can lead to profound spiritual awakening. Peter shares his personal transformation—how losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis set him on a path to uncovering his creative gif...
Jungian Psychology Meets the Paranormal: Unlocking Your Infinite Consciousness with Dr. Susan Plunket- EP 407
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Dec. 31, 2024

Jungian Psychology Meets the Paranormal: Unlocking Your Infinite Consciousness with Dr. Susan Plunket- EP 407

Send me a Text Message In this episode of Grief 2 Growth , host Brian Smith and Dr. Susan Plunket explore the fascinating world of Jungian psychology and the paranormal. Together, they explore the mysteries of consciousness, life between lives, and transcendent experiences that reveal the profound truth of our infinite nature. Dr. Plunkett, a renowned Jungian psychologist and author, shares her incredible journey into understanding psychic phenomena, astral projection, and how to integrate mysti...
What To Do When You Find Yourself Dead- with Afterlife Explorer Mike Marable EP 368
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June 21, 2024

What To Do When You Find Yourself Dead- with Afterlife Explorer Mike Marable EP 368

Send me a Text Message In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith talks with Mike Marable, a writer with over 30 years of experience in healthcare technology and out-of-body experiences. Mike shares his profound journey that began in 1987, discussing soul retrieval, realms beyond the physical world, reincarnation, and more. This conversation offers comforting insights about the afterlife and encourages a broader understanding of our eternal nature. Mike's latest book, How to Have a Good...
Guest: Mike Marable
How AI Reveals Our Divinity- Special Guest- Alex Tsakiris EP 367
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June 18, 2024

How AI Reveals Our Divinity- Special Guest- Alex Tsakiris EP 367

Send me a Text Message In this episode of Grief 2 Growth, we delve into the profound intersection of artificial intelligence and spirituality with our special guest, Alex Tsakiris. Alex, the host of the acclaimed podcast Skeptiko, has spent over 15 years exploring the mysteries of consciousness, near-death experiences, and the spiritual implications of AI. His latest book, "Why AI: Its Smartest, Its Dangerous, Its Divine," serves as a cornerstone for our discussion today. - Introduction to Alex ...
Understanding Metaphysics In Modern Life- With David Gaggin EP 362
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May 14, 2024

Understanding Metaphysics In Modern Life- With David Gaggin EP 362

Send me a Text Message 🌌 Join us on a profound journey beyond the physical realm with David Gaggin, an accomplished electrical engineer and author of "Our Eternal Existence." Dive deep into the mysteries of metaphysics, consciousness, and the essence of our very existence. 📚 In this enlightening episode of Grief to Growth, host Brian Smith and guest David Gaggin challenge conventional boundaries between science and spirituality. Discover how metaphysics integrates philosophy, religion, and pheno...
Guest: David Gaggin
Unleashing Your Limitless Potential with Ray Catania EP 345
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March 4, 2024

Unleashing Your Limitless Potential with Ray Catania EP 345

Send me a Text Message Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Grief 2 Growth, your host, Brian Smith, welcomes Ray Catania, an acclaimed author, metaphysical teacher, and coach. Ray shares his extraordinary journey from surviving a near-death experience to discovering the transformative power of the mind and the secrets of scientific spirituality. This episode is a deep dive into the art of personal growth, the steps to spiritual awakening, and harnessing the law of attraction. About Our ...
Guest: Ray Catania
Navigating Grief and the Afterlife with Mark Ireland- EP 344
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Feb. 29, 2024

Navigating Grief and the Afterlife with Mark Ireland- EP 344

Send me a Text Message Introduction: In this episode of Grief to Growth, Brian Smith sits down with Mark Ireland, co-founder of Helping Parents Heal and author of "The Persistence of Souls." Mark shares his transformative journey through grief after the loss of his son, Brandon, and how it led him back to the spiritual path carved by his father, renowned psychic medium Richard Ireland. Key Points Discussed: - Mark Ireland's personal story of loss and how it redirected his path towards understand...
Guest: Mark Ireland
How Technology Proves Mediumship Is Real- With Mark Boccuzzi- EP 335
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Jan. 27, 2024

How Technology Proves Mediumship Is Real- With Mark Boccuzzi- EP 335

Send me a Text Message I originally had Julie Beischel scheduled for this episode. When illness prevented her from making it, Mark sat in for our interview and it turned out amazing! I loved geeking out with him. In this heart-touching episode of Grief 2 Growth, join your host Brian Smith for an enlightening conversation with Mark Boccuzzi. Mark, a visionary in parapsychology and a pioneer in merging the psychic realm with cutting-edge technology, offers a unique perspective that resonates deepl...
Exploring Spirituality and the Afterlife with Reverend Honi Borden- EP 334
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Jan. 24, 2024

Exploring Spirituality and the Afterlife with Reverend Honi Borden- EP 334

Send me a Text Message Join us in this profound episode of "Grief 2 Growth" as we welcome Reverend Honi Borden, a renowned ascension guide and messenger from the afterlife. In this deeply moving discussion, Honi shares her transformative journey through near-death experiences and her insightful encounters with spiritual realms, including a life-changing meeting with Jesus (Yeshua). Key Highlights: - Early Spiritual Awakenings : Discover how Honi's spiritual journey began and how it was profoundl...
Deconstructing Mediumship: Bridging Science and Spirituality with Mark Anthony
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Aug. 21, 2023

Deconstructing Mediumship: Bridging Science and Spirituality with Mark Anthony

Send me a Text Message Join me, your host Brian, for a captivating journey into the curious domain of mediumship alongside my good friend, acclaimed psychic medium and scholarly attorney Mark Anthony. Prepare to have your preconceptions of the spirit world blown away as we dissect the scientific reality behind mediumship, exploring thermodynamics, neuroscience, and the enigma of quantum physics. We'll introduce you to the concept of an electromagnetic soul, the pure energy that bridges our conne...
Guest: Mark Anthony
Father Nathan Castle- Unraveling The Mysteries Of Interrupted Death Experiences
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April 20, 2023

Father Nathan Castle- Unraveling The Mysteries Of Interrupted Death Experiences

Send me a Text Message 🎙️ Join us in this fascinating episode of Grief 2 Growth as host Brian Smith sits down with Father Nathan Castle, O.P., a tremendous spiritual guide who has helped over 500 souls navigate their interrupted death experiences. Together, they delve into the complexities of the afterlife, healing, and Father Nathan's literary works. In this episode, we cover the following: • Father Nathan's unique calling to help souls who have experienced sudden, traumatic deaths • The concep...
Discover How Reiki Can Help You Communicate with the Afterlife—Rebecca Austill-Clausen
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Feb. 7, 2023

Discover How Reiki Can Help You Communicate with the Afterlife—Rebecca Austill-Clausen

Send me a Text Message You know of reiki for healing others. Reiki professionals are the people we go to for energy healing when we have an ailment. She's teaching one day Reiki training coming up in March 2023: Sign up For Free Webinar Were you aware you can do reiki on yourself anytime to enhance your mental, spiritual, and physical health? Until I learned from my friend, Becky, I had no idea reiki is for everyone. But what really blew my mind is that reiki enhances spirit communications. Beck...
MIND-BLOWING Messages: How Louise Hamlin's Husband Sent WhatsApps from Beyond
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Dec. 8, 2022

MIND-BLOWING Messages: How Louise Hamlin's Husband Sent WhatsApps from Beyond

Send me a Text Message Louise Hamlin is the author of WhatsApps from Heaven, a book about bereavement and the extraordinary signs she received after her husband died. Louise was a law lecturer at Cambridge University, she did not really believe in the afterlife until she experienced the signs. His signs were extraordinary, including sending WhatsApp messages to Louise and others. In her book, she also writes about her grief journey and what helped her survive and navigate the horror of losing so...
Her SHOCKING Story Of Going to Heaven With Her Husband- Lisa Jones
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Nov. 17, 2022

Her SHOCKING Story Of Going to Heaven With Her Husband- Lisa Jones

Send me a Text Message You've heard of Near Death Experiences. You might not be as familiar with Shared Death Experiences. When Lisa Jones' husband passed into the next life, she was allowed to go to the celebration in heaven with him. After her transformative shared-death experience, Lisa Jones began communicating with a collective energy known as the Beings of Love and Light, BOLAL. Lisa shares this loving, calm energy with humanity, to help them navigate the ever-changing challenges of livin...
Guest: Lisa Jones
Terri Daniel- Why She's Known As Dr. Death
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Nov. 6, 2022

Terri Daniel- Why She's Known As Dr. Death

Send me a Text Message I've known Dr. Daniel for several years. We have worked together on workshops and teaching courses. I've learned so much from her during our time together. In today's interview, we discuss toxic theology and how it can complicate the dying and grief processes. We also discuss her incredible book, A Swan In Heaven. The audio version of the book has just been released on the sixteenth anniversary of her son Danny's death. Dr. Terri Daniel is an interfaith hospice chaplain, e...
SHARED DEATH EXPERIENCE REVEALED: How to Cross Over WITH Your Loved Ones!
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Oct. 10, 2022

SHARED DEATH EXPERIENCE REVEALED: How to Cross Over WITH Your Loved Ones!

Send me a Text Message You've heard of a Near Death Experience. You may not be as familiar with a Shared Death Experience. A Shared Death Experience is when a healthy person shares in the crossing over of someone transitioning into the next world. Surprisingly, this phenomenon can be induced with the proper training and intention. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, October 13, 2022, attend a free webinar to learn to have a shared ...
SIGNS FROM HEAVEN: Christine Duminiak Shares MIND-BLOWING Experiences and Tips for Reaching Beyond the Veil
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Aug. 18, 2022

SIGNS FROM HEAVEN: Christine Duminiak Shares MIND-BLOWING Experiences and Tips for Reaching Beyond the Veil

Send me a Text Message I met Christine many years ago in her Facebook group that prays for people to have after death communications with their loved ones. I didn't realize she had such fascinating stories about her experiences. In this interview, not only does she share her stories; she tells you how you can improve your chances of getting that communication we all long for. Christine Duminiak is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, founder of ADC Prayer Wave, internationally recognized as an...
Are We Living With Ghosts?- Stephen Berkley
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April 21, 2022

Are We Living With Ghosts?- Stephen Berkley

Send me a Text Message LIVE Q&A with the filmmaker of "Best Documentary" winner Living with Ghosts, a seven-year exploration into the nature of consciousness and whether after-death communication can or should be facilitated in a clinical setting to treat chronic grief. The film is not publicly available. But, if you'd like to view it, you can join a private screening: To register: https://www.livingwithghostsmovie.com/joingrief2growth Stephen Berkley, Writer/Director/Producer Although Stephen h...
Cathy Jane Jensen- Searching For Her Son On The Other Side
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Feb. 3, 2022

Cathy Jane Jensen- Searching For Her Son On The Other Side

Send me a Text Message When Aaron Schaeffer died, his mother Cathy Jane Jensen knew that could not be the end. The "loss" of her son set her on a quest that has turned into a worldwide mission. Religion asks us to believe without questioning. Atheistic Materialism is no better. Acquiring a truth for yourself is a very different process than accepting a belief. Cathy is determined to help as many people as possible discover the truth for themselves. Cathy's book is chock full of evidence that thi...
Marla Hughes- Spirituality, Consciousness, and the Incredible Wisdom of Children
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Jan. 25, 2022

Marla Hughes- Spirituality, Consciousness, and the Incredible Wisdom of Children

Send me a Text Message Marla Hughes has worked with children her entire life in a number of different capacities. At the transplant unit of UCSF Hospital in San Francisco she taught children about exercise, nutrition and relaxation. She worked with Dr. Gerald Jampolsky at the Center for Attitudinal Healing, using art and music therapy to help young children who had life threatening diseases or who had a parent or loved one who was severely ill. Her podcast, Interviews with Innocence ( interviews...
Guest: Marla Hughes
BEYOND THE VEIL: Dr. P.M.H. Atwater’s Study on Lifelong Effects of Childhood NDEs!
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Oct. 29, 2019

BEYOND THE VEIL: Dr. P.M.H. Atwater’s Study on Lifelong Effects of Childhood NDEs!

Send me a Text Message As of today, Friday, October 25, 2019, The Forever Angels- Near Death Experiences in Childhood and Their Lifelong Impact, is Dr. Atwater's latest book. Next week that will no longer be true. I was fortunate enough to catch up with P.M.H. for a series of three interviews. The first covered her life (in brief- she is in her 80s and has led an amazing life) and her film As You Die Know That You Live Forever. The second interview was about her book Dying To Know You- Proof of ...
AS WE DIE: Dr. P.M.H. Atwater’s Groundbreaking Work on the Dying Process!
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Oct. 15, 2019

AS WE DIE: Dr. P.M.H. Atwater’s Groundbreaking Work on the Dying Process!

Send me a Text Message I have never had as much fun in an interview as I had with P.M.H. She is full of joy, as you'll see by the first few seconds of the video. Dr. Atwater is a pioneer in the field of the Near Death Experience. After having had three experiences herself, she quit her job, moved cross country, and started her own research project. Almost 5,000 interviews, over 40 years, and almost 20 books later, I think it's safe to say she is one of the world's best experts on the experience....
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