DEAD Talks

By David FerrugioSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health Religion & Spirituality Spirituality

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June 22 The Loneliness Nobody Talks About After Death with Dr. Sylvia K (#267)
Doctors said her mom was schizophrenic. She wasn't — she had a brain aneurysm, and it killed her 4 months later.

Dr. Sylvia Kay was 2 when her grandmother kidnapped her and her brother to escape a home unraveling under grief and misdiagnosis. She didn't speak again for months.

On this episode, host David Ferrugio talks with Dr. Sylvia Kay — psychotherapist and author of Lonely AF — about how childhood grief becomes lifelong loneliness, growing up enmeshed with a narcissistic parent, the therapy exercise that exposed years of self-hate she didn't know she carried, and how a Joe Dispenza manifestation practice helped her land her first book deal.

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My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet”: https://www.deadtalks.net/book

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“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

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About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

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1 hr 1 min
June 15 Dead for 47 Minutes: Vinney Tolman’s Near-Death Experience (#266)
Vinney Tolman was declared dead, placed in a body bag, and later revived after what he says were 47 documented minutes. In this episode of DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio, Vinney shares the full story of his near-death experience and what he believes happened on the other side.
He describes watching his own body from above, going through a life review, feeling an overwhelming source of love, meeting a guide named Drake, and learning lessons about authenticity, trauma, prejudice, intuition, and why we may be here.
David and Vinney also discuss heaven, religion, spirit guides, breathwork, seeing spirits after returning, and the idea that Earth may be a classroom for the soul rather than a courtroom.
This episode is for anyone curious about near-death experiences, life after death, grief, spirituality, signs from loved ones, and what death might reveal about how to live.

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About DEAD Talks:
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about.

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1 hr 9 min
June 08 Psychologist Explains Why Therapy Ignores the Soul (#265)
Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist who bridges the clinical world with the spiritual one — and what she's uncovering is hard to ignore. 60-70% of people say spirituality was a key part of their mental health journey. Only 5% of therapists are trained in it at all.
In this episode, Amy shares the after-death visit from her aunt that changed everything, why the word "psyche" literally means soul (and what that says about modern therapy), and how she's quietly training clinicians to finally bring the whole person into the room.
🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. AMY ROBBINS
🎙 Podcast: Life, Death, and the Space Between
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins
🌐 Website: www.dramyrobbins.com

Check Out My First Book:
You’re Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You To Live
Order here: www.deadtalks.net/book

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Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠
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Resources & Support:
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Join Here⁠

Merch: ⁠
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About DEAD Talks:
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about.

Follow DEAD Talks:
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1 hr 1 min
June 01 Sean Collyns: Do Souls Choose Suffering? Mediumship, Past Lives & the Afterlife (#264)
Medium Sean Collyns returns to DEAD Talks to explore one of the hardest spiritual questions: do souls choose suffering before life?
In this episode, we talk about mediumship, reincarnation, past lives, spirit guides, soul purpose, free will, destiny, and what may happen right after death. Sean also shares what he has learned from connecting with thousands of spirits and why the afterlife may be less about punishment and more about unconditional love, growth, and remembering who we really are.
Pre-order my book You’re Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You To Live, coming September 8th, 2026. Link is in the show notes.

For more on Sean Collyns click here for all of his links
or visit https://seanpsychicmedium.com/book

My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet” is available to check out here on my website as well!: https://www.deadtalks.net/book

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If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App
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Support the Show
Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!

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“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

Exclusive Discounts

10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

Connect with DEAD Talks
YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net

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1 hr 12 min
May 25 Near-Death Experience, The Afterlife & Losing Fear Of Death with Elton Anderson Jr (#263)
Elton Anderson Jr. shares the terrifying story of nearly dying from malaria while traveling alone in Brazil — and the profound near-death experience that changed his understanding of life, death, spirituality, and love forever.
During the experience, Elton describes encountering spiritual beings, feeling complete oneness, and losing all fear of death. He also opens up about survival, consciousness, identity, travel, intuition, and the aftermath of returning to everyday life after experiencing what felt like the other side.
A powerful conversation about mortality, healing, spirituality, and what may exist beyond this life.

📖 David Ferrugio’s first book You’re Not Dead Yet releases September 8th, 2026.
Pre-order here: https://www.deadtalks.net/book

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If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App
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Support the Show
Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!

Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here

“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

Exclusive Discounts

10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

Connect with DEAD Talks
YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net

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1 hr 13 min
May 18 Mark Normand Gets Brutally Honest About Death & Emotions (#262)
Mark Normand joins DEAD Talks for one of his most honest and unexpected conversations yet.
Known for his rapid-fire comedy and dark humor, Mark opens up about fatherhood, mortality, religion, emotional suppression, addiction, grief, cancel culture, and why comedy may actually be a coping mechanism.
This episode explores the psychology behind humor, fear of death, masculinity, existential anxiety, and what really matters when the “static” of life gets stripped away.
My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet”: https://www.deadtalks.net/book

Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here: Submit Your Email

If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App
www.studio.com/griefjourney

Support the Show
Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!

Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here

“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

Exclusive Discounts

10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

Connect with DEAD Talks
YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net: https://www.deadtalks.net/book
Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email

If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App
www.studio.com/griefjourney

Support the Show
Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!

Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here

“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

Exclusive Discounts

10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

Connect with DEAD Talks
YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net

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1 hr
May 11 Stanford Psychiatrist: "You're Not Living, You're Surviving" Dr. Paul Conti (#261)
Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti joins Dead Talks to explain why most people aren't actually living — they're just surviving, driven by unhealed trauma they can't see. We unpack how trauma rewires your brain, accelerates aging in your body, hijacks your memory, and creates the reflex of guilt and shame that keeps you stuck.

Check out Dr. Paul Conti's Book: "What's Going Right"

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Pre-Order My First Book "You're Not Dead Yet" Here!

If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App
www.studio.com/griefjourney

Support the Show
Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free!

Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here

“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

Exclusive Discounts

10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

Connect with DEAD Talks
YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net

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1 hr 5 min
May 04 40 Years Studying Near-Deaths — The Patterns Are Undeniable | John Burke (#260)
What happens after we die?
After studying over 1,500 near-death experiences, today’s guest, John Burke, shares the patterns, real stories, and evidence that continue to challenge what we think we know about death—and what may come after.

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Resources & Support:
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Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠
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Join Here⁠

Merch: ⁠
Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠

About DEAD Talks:
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about.

Follow DEAD Talks:
⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠
www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠

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1 hr 17 min
April 27 Rainn Wilson on Losing His Father (And What Death Revealed) (#259)
Rainn Wilson on Death, Grief & What Comes After (#259)

Rainn Wilson opens up about the loss of his father, the reality of grief, and what he believes happens after death.
This conversation explores the emotional complexity of loss, the role of forgiveness, and how confronting mortality can completely reshape how we live.

Check out Rainn's Podcast and more here

Exclusive Offer:
Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠⁠⁠
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Resources & Support:
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⁠Stay Up To Date!⁠⁠

I wrote my first book available for pre-order now: https://www.deadtalks.net/youre-not-dead-yet

Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠⁠⁠
⁠www.studio.com/griefjourney⁠⁠

Support the Show:
Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): ⁠⁠⁠
⁠Join Here⁠⁠

Merch: ⁠⁠⁠
⁠Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠⁠

About DEAD Talks:
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about.
Follow DEAD Talks:
⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠
⁠ www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠

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58 min
April 20 What Happens Right Before Death? A Hospice Doctor Explains | Dr. Kerr (#258)
What actually happens right before we die?
In this episode, Dr. Christopher Kerr — a physician, neurobiologist, and leading researcher in end-of-life care — shares what decades of research reveal about the dying process.
After studying patients for nearly 30 years, he’s found that over 80% of people report vivid dreams and visions as they approach death — often involving loved ones who have already passed.
These experiences are not random, not chaotic, and not simply hallucinations. They follow clear patterns and are often deeply comforting.
We explore the science behind these moments, what they might mean for consciousness, and how they shape the way we experience grief.
This is a conversation that sits at the intersection of science, spirituality, and the human experience.

For more on Dr. Kerr and his Hospice and Palliative Care please visit: https://www.drchristopherkerr.com

Exclusive Offer:

Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS:
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Resources & Support:

Join the Email List: ⁠Stay Up To Date!⁠

Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠www.studio.com/griefjourney⁠
Support the Show
Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): ⁠Join Here⁠ Merch: ⁠Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠

About DEAD Talks
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about.

Follow DEAD Talks
⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠
⁠ www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠

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52 min

About DEAD Talks

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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio is a podcast about death, grief, loss, and what it means to truly live. After losing his father on 9/11, David created a space for honest, emotional, and sometimes funny conversations about the one thing we all face but rarely talk about.