Near Death Experiences Episodes
While each Near Death Experience is uniquely tailored to the needs of the experiencer, there are universal truths present in many of them. By studying NDEs, we can get many of the benefits of having an NDE ourselves without the trauma. NDEs teach us about our purpose for being here, what we can expect when we return Home, and give us perspective on the trials and tribulations of Earth life.
By studying NDEs, we can bring more peace to our lives, more patience, and we can live with a sense of purpose.
By studying NDEs, we can bring more peace to our lives, more patience, and we can live with a sense of purpose.
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July 11, 2026
Remembering PMH Atwater: The Near-Death Experience Pioneer Who Died Three Times | EP 496
This week, we lost one of the true pioneers of near-death research. PMH Atwater passed away, and as a tribute to her, I'm re-releasing the very first interview I ever recorded with her back in 2019 — before she knew who I was, before I knew what I was doing, and before I understood what a gift those three conversations would turn out to be. If you've ever wondered what death actually feels like, whether thoughts are things, or how a person survives dying not once but three times in a single y...
Guest: P.M.H. Atwater
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June 16, 2026
How to Break Karmic Cycle — with Liane Marie Lambert | EP 492
What if the patterns that keep you stuck aren't punishment — they're an invitation? Liane Marie Lambert was 27 years old, living in London, when she looked the wrong way crossing the street and was struck by a double-decker bus. She walked out of the hospital three days later — and began a journey that would take her from lost and broken to ascension coach, energy alchemist, and bestselling author. In this episode, Liane unpacks two of the most misunderstood concepts in spiritual life: karma ...
Guest: Liane Marie Lambert
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March 10, 2026
Verified Near-Death Experiences: Proof of an Afterlife with Simon Bown | EP 479
The materialist argument that consciousness ends with the brain has a serious problem: the evidence. In this episode, I sit down with Simon Brown — clinical hypnotherapist, past life regression guide, and author of Verified Near-Death Experiences: Proof of an Afterlife — to examine the cases that no materialist theory can explain. Simon has interviewed hundreds of NDE experiencers across more than 900 podcast episodes. His book focuses on 30 verified cases — people who witnessed real, conf...
Guest: Simon Bown
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March 4, 2026
He Died for 3 Hours — The Near Death Experience Transformation That Changed Everything | Jonathan Ashford | EP 478
What happens when someone doesn't just brush the edge of death — but actually crosses over? On May 22nd, 2023, Jonathan Ashford's organs failed. He collapsed alone on his bathroom floor at 4:30 in the morning, clinically dead for three hours. When he woke up, his temperature was 94 degrees — and the man who had lived inside that body for 25 years was gone. The corporate executive who dismissed spirituality, chased material success, and would have laughed in your face if you mentioned an NDE...
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Jan. 30, 2026
Healing Inherited Patterns with Dr. Lotte Valentin | EP 473
Some struggles don’t make sense. You do the work. You try to heal. And yet the same emotional patterns, grief, anxiety, or disconnection keep resurfacing. In this special Grief 2 Growth episode, Brian D. Smith welcomes back Dr. Lotte Valentin, medical doctor, psychotherapist, ancestral healer, and two-time near-death experiencer, for a profound conversation about inherited emotional patterns and why some challenges may not have started with you. Dr. Lotte shares how grief, trauma, and unresol...
Guest: Dr. Lotte Valentin
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Oct. 7, 2025
Humanity’s Great Awakening Is Here: Rafael Garcia on Parallel Lives, Ascension & The Future of Earth
Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respond Is the chaos in the world a breakdown... or a breakthrough? 🌍✨ In this powerful return to Grief 2 Growth, Rafael Garcia dives deep into the massive awakening happening across the planet. Once a hard-charging entrepreneur, Rafael was forever changed by a near-death experience that opened him to the Akashic Records, parallel lives, and communication with higher dimensional beings. In this episode, host Brian Smith ...
Guest: Rafael Garcia
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July 11, 2025
How To Connect With Angels For Guidance- w/ Rev. Sue Frederick | EP 437
Send me a Text Message Have you ever felt overwhelmed by grief and wondered if there was more to your pain? What if your darkest moments are actually invitations to rise—guided by angelic beings who surround you with love? In this powerful conversation, host Brian D. Smith welcomes back Reverend Sue Frederick, an angel intuitive, master numerologist, and author of Angel Up: The Angel’s Guide to Ascension. Together, they explore how loss can open the door to a deeper spiritual awakening and ho...
Guest: Sue Frederick
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June 10, 2025
Rachel Corpus: An Angel in Human Form on Earth’s Divine Mission EP 431
Send me a Text Message In one of our most profound conversations yet, Rachel Corpus shares her lived experience as a Seraphim angel in a human body. At just 4 years old, a near-death experience shattered her earthly identity—and reminded her of her divine mission. Rachel reveals how angels incarnate with purpose, what she was shown about humanity’s evolution, and how each of us can remember our eternal nature. Whether you're healing from grief, exploring your spiritual gifts, or curious about...
Guest: Rachel Corpus
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Nov. 26, 2024
🌟 Humanity’s Great Awakening: Raphael Garcia on Ascension, Trump, and a New Earth 🌟 EP 399
Send me a Text Message What if the challenges we face today are not the end, but the beginning of something extraordinary? In this groundbreaking episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Raphael Garcia, a near-death experiencer and visionary who offers profound insights into humanity’s path to ascension. Raphael explains how the 2024 U.S. election marks a turning point in the collapse of old systems, paving the way for a higher dimensional reality defined by compassion, transp...
Guest: Rafael Garcia
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Aug. 6, 2024
5 Near-Death Experiences: Loreli Drache’s Mind-Blowing Journey from Death to Divine Wisdom! EP 377
Send me a Text Message Join us for an inspiring conversation with Loreli Drache, a spiritual mentor who has navigated near-death experiences and mystical phenomena. Whether you're new or a longtime listener, this episode will help you embrace life's challenges for growth. Meet Loreli Drache (02:25) - Loreli shares her journey shaped by near-death experiences and spiritual encounters. - "From the moment I left my body, I felt an overwhelming peace and love," says Loreli. Life-Changing Near-Deat...
Guest: Lori Ellis
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May 2, 2024
Face To Face With God And He Sent Her Back With A Mission- Elissa Hope's NDE EP 359
Send me a Text Message In this deeply inspiring episode of *Grief to Growth*, host Brian Smith talks with Elissa Hope, author of the bestselling book *Hope from Heaven*. Together, they explore Elissa's profound near-death experience at the age of 14, her face-to-face encounter with God, and the insights on how every second of our lives is predestined yet intertwined with our personal choices. Find Elissa at https://elissahope.com Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elissahope4524 Key...
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Feb. 19, 2024
Transformation Through Near-Death Experience: David Williamson's Journey- EP 342
Send me a Text Message Episode Overview: In this enlightening episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith engages in a deep conversation with David Williamson, who shares the transformative impact of his near-death experience (NDE). From the depths of racial trauma and identity confusion to profound insights into the essence of being and the interconnectedness of the universe, David's story is a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of change. Key Takeaways: Understanding Transformation: ...
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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...
Guest: Rev. Honi Borden
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Jan. 17, 2024
What My Overdose Taught Me About Rebooting My Health, Purpose & Joy EP 331
Send me a Text Message In this transformational interview, Alysa Rushton candidly shares the secrets of her near-death survivor's journey back from devastating chronic illnesses to radiant health, life-purpose discovery, and unshakable inner peace. Alysa not only survived the drug overdose due to Western medicine, but she also learned the secrets to generating her own health. Motivated by the profound wisdom gained from her extraordinary glimpse into higher consciousness and universal oneness d...
Guest: Alysa Rushton
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Nov. 29, 2023
A Brush With Jesus In His NDE- with Dr. Laurence Brock
Send me a Text Message Dr. Laurence Brock had a life-changing near-death experience that opened him to profound spiritual gifts of healing. Join us as he shares his incredible story of tangible transformation after glimpsing the afterlife. We explore Laurence's NDE where he encountered Jesus and returned with an unshakeable knowing of love. He awakens to new healing abilities through his hands, as well as intuition guiding him to study modalities like polarity therapy. What steps did Laurence ...
Guest: LAURENCE A BROCK
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Oct. 2, 2023
Transcending Physical Realms: Venia Hill's Profound Encounter with Spirituality and Near-Death Experience
Send me a Text Message Have you ever wondered about the mysteries that lie beyond the realms of our physical world? Have you pondered on the nature of the soul, the concept of reincarnation, or the realities of near-death experiences? Today, we're joined by the extraordinary Venia Hill, an Air Force veteran with a tale that will snare your curiosity and challenge your existing beliefs. Venia profoundly shares her near-death experience during a visit to Italy at the tender age of 17. She recount...
Guest: VENIA D RODGERS
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July 27, 2023
Bridging to The Beyond- An Encounter with Medium Debra Martin
Send me a Text Message Has the realm of the unknown ever intrigued you? Have you ever wondered about the journey of the soul post-death or the healing powers of the spiritual world? If so, you're in for a treat. Join us as we sit down with Debra Martin, a gifted medium and healer, who takes us on a fascinating journey of her own near-death experience. She describes how this incredible experience transformed her life and amplified her spiritual gifts, unlocking a new mission for her to help other...
Guest: Debra Martin
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July 7, 2023
Did She Suffer When She Was Murdered?- with Ana Christina
Send me a Text Message I've been asked, "Did she suffer when she was murdered?" by parents of children who have died. But no matter how our child passes, parents ask, "Was she scared?" Did she die alone?" Did he suffer? Ana Christina had an experience that answered all those questions, at least for her. Ana called her death a "sweet" experience, even though it occurred at the hands of a loved one. Ana says the Holy Spirit, or "The Comforter," never left her side. Ana says not only is death swee...
Guest: Ana Christina
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June 15, 2023
How His NDE Will Change How You View The World with Franco Romero
Send me a Text Message Franco Romero's near death experience transformation not only changed him, it allows him to see how the world's transformation is imminent. In this captivating episode of Grief 2 Growth Podcast, we sit down with Franco Romero, a Top 10 bestselling author, clairvoyant, spiritual coach, and speaker. Franco's extraordinary journey began with a near-death experience at a tender age of six months, which led him to become clairvoyant and set off a profound spiritual awakening l...
Guest: Franco Romero
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May 12, 2023
Colin Perry- Jesus Rescued Him As He Was Descending Into Hell
Send me a Text Message Colin had a very unusual Near Death Experience that included a brush with hell. I asked Colin some very pointed questions, which he responded to. Please take from this what resonates with you and leave what does not. In this interview, C. Thomas Perry shares his spiritual journey, including a near-death experience where he sought help from Jesus to overcome fear and entered a world of light and love, strengthening his beliefs in angels and the importance of making good ch...
Guest: Colin Perry
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March 14, 2023
His NDE Made Him Wise Beyond His Years- Jacob Cooper
Send me a Text Message This is my second interview with Jacob Cooper. Jacob had a profound NDE at the tender age of three years old. That NDE not only gave him a return trip to where we all come from, it opened his intuition that keeps him connected to that realm. Jacob Cooper is a Clinical Social Worker, Certified Reiki Master, and Certified Hypnotherapist specializing in Past Life Regression Therapy, and works privately with clients through online services. Inspired by his near-death experien...
Guest: Jacob Cooper, LCSW
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Jan. 26, 2023
MARRYING the Holy and Human: Brooke Grove’s EXTRAORDINARY Path to Healing and Transformation!
Send me a Text Message Brooke Grove is an NDE and trauma survivor who speaks frankly, succinctly, and brilliantly on this mess, we call humanity. Marrying the holy with the human, Brooke helps people heal through a blend of art and science. I love listening to Brook, and I'm thrilled to finally get her on Grief 2 Growth. Brooke is also a multi-disciplinary integrative healer and writer in co-creation with Spirit. A former psychotherapist, Brooke has advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology, Mar...
Guest: Brooke Grove
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Jan. 12, 2023
Surviving HELL: How a Near-Death Experience Led Dr. Parti to Redemption!
Send me a Text Message Hellish Near Death Experiences are pretty rare. Dr. Parti died and says he saw hell. I've wanted to interview Dr. Parti for a very long time. A small percentage (estimated at around 5%) of Near Death Experiences are "hellish." Since meeting Howard Storm and hearing him speak several years ago, I've not spoken with anyone else who has had one of these experiences. Some of my Christian listeners may be excited to hear that a non-Christian went to Hell and got what he deserv...
Guest: Dr. Raj Parti
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Aug. 4, 2022
Tyler Deal's SHOCKING Near-Death Experience: Why He Stayed Silent for 10 Years!
Send me a Text Message Tyler and I had a fascinating talk about what led to his NDE in his twenties and why he kept it quiet for over a decade. Today, Tyler is a healer, practicing many modalities and wanted to share his NDE to help others know that there is much more beyond the physical world. Over the past 22 years, Tyler has studied, trained, and practiced many therapeutic modalities. He has a broad knowledge and thousands of applicable hours of advanced healing in Hawaiian Lomi Lomi bodywor...
Guest: Tyler Deal