Karen Thomas recounts her near-death experience during a spinal surgery. After the anesthesia, she found herself observing the chaos in the operating room and then floating out of her body. She describes being pulled upwards, through the hospital, and over Anchorage before entering a tunnel of light. Inside the light, she experienced immense peace and love, and was guided by a man through a lush landscape. She met her deceased relatives and witnessed a review of her life's events. Ultimately, she decided to return to her life, regaining consciousness in the recovery room with a renewed appreciation for living a good life and showing kindness to others.

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Ingrid Honkala recounts her near-drowning experience at age two in Bogota, Colombia. She describes playing near a 900-gallon water tank and accidentally falling in. The water was frigid, and she panicked but then experienced a profound sense of calm and peace. She saw a light and bubbles, and felt a familiarity and absence of fear. After her rescue, she exhibited enhanced abilities, such as reading and writing, and developed a new perspective on life, viewing challenges as opportunities and feeling a deep connection with others.

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Garnet Schulhauser recounts his transformative encounter with a homeless man named Albert, who revealed himself as a spirit guide. Albert guided Garnet to reevaluate his life as a corporate lawyer and inspired him to write books about his spiritual experiences. Garnet emphasizes the role of spirit guides as life coaches, sending subtle messages to help individuals navigate their life paths. He discusses the concept of eternal souls, the passive role of the source, and the importance of meditation for receiving guidance. Garnet's mission now is to spread these spiritual revelations through his writings, having transitioned from a successful law career to a spiritual author.

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Lynn K. Russell recounts her near-death experiences, starting with becoming one with a tree, then observing the universe's scale and complexity, and finally feeling a profound connection to a positive energy force. These experiences led her to explore death and spirituality, researching various religions to find truth. She concludes that death experiences are shaped by personal beliefs and that everyone feels a sense of oneness. Russell also discusses the concept of life reviews, where individuals relive experiences to understand their actions' consequences. She emphasizes love as the essence of being and the importance of contributing positively to the world.

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Anna Stone, a former research scientist, recounts her near-death experience after suffering a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. She describes feeling her body dying, observing her own resuscitation, and experiencing a detached, out-of-body state. Anna felt no emotional attachment to her body and observed a waiting room-like space. She was told to return to her body, which she did through her navel, experiencing intense pain and disorientation. This event led Anna to reevaluate her life, giving up alcohol and finding new purpose in integrating her scientific background with her psychic experiences, aiming to help others.

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Life, as we know it, often feels like a long conversation with ourselves—one that starts in the morning when we wake up and doesn't quite end, even when we sleep. But what happens when that conversation truly ceases, when the breath slows to a whisper, and the body decides it has had enough? On today’s episode, we welcome Sara Jayne, a woman who danced between worlds, who let go of life only to return with a story that shakes the very foundation of our understanding of existence.Sara Jayne spent a decade battling a life-threatening autoimmune disease, enduring countless hospital stays, chemotherapy, and a body that seemed determined to unravel. But it was in the quiet of her own bed, surrounded by darkness, where she felt the end coming. “I told my husband, ‘I won’t be here tomorrow.’” And yet, what came next wasn’t an ending—it was the opening of a door she never expected to walk through.The moment of passing was not violent, nor was it a struggle. Instead, she describes it as a shutting down—like a house at night, lights flicking off one by one. And then, release.

Her essence left through her feet, rising above her body, watching herself with a strange sense of detachment, yet filled with profound compassion. There was no fear, only awareness. What awaited was something beyond words—a vast, radiant light, a love so immense it obliterated all doubt. “It wasn’t like light here,” she recalls. “It was alive, dynamic, pure love.”Within this luminous embrace, three beings awaited her. They were familiar, not in the way one recognizes a face in a crowd, but like old friends whose names you have forgotten but whose presence feels like home. A life review unfolded before her—not as a judgment, but as an unveiling of how every moment, every intention, rippled outward. Every kindness magnified, every moment of suffering deeply felt. “Your intent,” she says, “is the architect of the reality you walk into.” And in that review, she came to understand that heaven and hell were not places but states of being—reflections of the life we live and the echoes we leave behind.

As the experience deepened, she was taken to a healing space, a dome of golden vibrational energy where unseen hands worked to restore her spirit. The sensation was like warm liquid gold flowing through her being, dissolving the pain of a lifetime. And in those final moments before her return, she was plugged back into consciousness itself—a download of knowledge, of past lives, of the nature of time and space, all unfolding in a single instant. “Live it as who you are,” she was told. “Find what lights you up and do that.”And then, like a thread pulled back into the fabric of the universe, she returned. Not as she was before, but as someone who had touched the infinite and came back to tell the tale.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS

• Your Intent Shapes Reality: Every thought, action, and intention is a brushstroke on the canvas of existence. What you send out into the world is what you will experience in return.
• Death is a Doorway, Not an End: The moment of passing is not one of terror but of expansion. Consciousness continues, more vibrant and real than we can fathom.
• Live Without Fear, Live as You Are: The truest path is the one lit by what excites you. Drop the weight of expectation and embrace the vast, wild beauty of simply being.

Life, when seen through the lens of those who have glimpsed beyond, is not something to be endured—it is something to be devoured, savored, and danced through with reckless joy. So stop waiting. Stop hesitating. The universe is waiting for you to wake up and live.

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There is a place beyond the veil of our waking lives, a space where reality is shaped by love, and the laws of physics yield to the currents of consciousness. On today's episode, we welcome Curtis Childs, a man who has dedicated his life to exploring the depths of human spirituality through the wisdom of Emanuel Swedenborg. His journey began with personal struggles—depression, anxiety, and an insatiable curiosity for the nature of existence. And in that darkness, he found a light that not only illuminated his path but reshaped his understanding of life and the afterlife itself.Swedenborg was not your average mystic.

A scientist, inventor, and philosopher, he systematically mapped out the spiritual dimensions in a way that few had ever done before. His experiences in altered states of consciousness weren’t fleeting glimpses of something ineffable—they were structured, intentional journeys into the unseen. He claimed that our souls are already living in the spiritual world, tethered only loosely to this physical form. When we die, we do not move into an alien world but awaken to a reality that has always been there, shaping us from within.As Curtis Childs explains, Swedenborg’s visions revealed an afterlife structured not by arbitrary judgment, but by the gravitational force of love itself. He describes heaven and hell not as places, but as states of being—where love for others lifts one into radiant expanses, while self-absorption drags the soul into constricted, isolating realms. “The joy of heaven,” he shares, “is the joy of doing good for others.” It is not a forced morality but an organic law of existence, as natural as gravity pulling an apple from a tree.The transition from physical life to the spiritual world is, according to Swedenborg, a gentle unraveling. He describes angels—once human themselves—guiding the newly arrived soul, shielding them from disturbing thoughts and allowing them to acclimate to their newfound reality. There is no coercion, no trial by fire. Instead, we gravitate towards those who share the essence of what we love. This movement, this migration of the soul, is not imposed from without but arises from the core of our being.

Who we are, what we cherish, determines where we find ourselves in the great expanse beyond.What Curtis Childs finds most profound is the idea that even now, we are navigating this spiritual terrain. Our consciousness is not bound by the illusion of separateness—we are always in connection with unseen forces, constantly shifting between states of awareness. Dreams, intuitions, synchronicities—these are glimpses of the greater reality, reminders that we are more than flesh and bone. Even in life, our spirit moves through different realms, drawn by our evolving desires, shaped by the wisdom we accumulate along the way.And what of reincarnation? Swedenborg’s insights offer a fascinating alternative to the common understanding. Instead of souls cycling through physical lives, he suggests that spiritual memory is fluid, that we can sometimes tap into the echoes of others’ experiences. Just as a powerful story can make us feel as if we’ve lived another’s life, the spiritual world allows for a deep, permeable connection between minds. What we think of as past lives may, in some cases, be the resonances of souls we are intimately linked to—a grand, interconnected dance of consciousness.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS

1. Love is the ultimate force in the universe. In the spiritual world, love functions like gravity, drawing like-minded souls together. The quality of our love determines where we find ourselves, both in life and beyond.
2. Heaven and hell are states of being, not places. There is no divine courtroom dictating our fate—our own inner nature leads us to the experience we resonate with most deeply.
3. The spiritual world is not separate from this one. We are always connected to it, and our consciousness is already moving through its landscapes, shaped by our choices, thoughts, and desires.

The grand journey of the soul is not a leap into the unknown but a return home. The afterlife is not a place of punishment or reward but a reflection of what we have cultivated within. If love and kindness are our guiding forces, we will find ourselves in the company of those who share that light. If ego and fear rule our hearts, we will drift into isolation. But always, the choice is ours. The beauty of existence is in the freedom to create, to love, and to become ever more aligned with the divine fabric of reality.

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There is a space beyond fear, beyond suffering, beyond the heavy illusions of this world. A space where love is not just a feeling but a force, an energy that shapes and sustains the universe. Ruth Rousseau Clothier found herself in that space, not once, but multiple times, crossing the veil between life and death and returning with knowledge that could shift the way we understand existence itself.On today’s episode, we welcome Ruth Rousseau Clothier, a woman whose journey through near-death experiences has deepened her understanding of love, sound, and the sacred nature of the human heart. Her first crossing came unexpectedly at the age of twenty, seven months pregnant, when a sudden cardiac arrest silenced her body but not her soul.

In that moment, she met love in its purest form—a love so vast it reshaped her being. She was given a simple yet profound message: If she wanted to return, she must breathe and repeat the word "love." And so she did, whispering it into the night, grounding herself in its power, and defying the expectations of those who believed she would not survive.Years later, Ruth’s journey deepened as sound itself became a portal. Her son, with an intuitive wisdom beyond his years, invited her to sing with him: "Omar ash Dubai," a phrase she did not understand but felt resonate within her. The sound moved through her, and suddenly, the pain that had plagued her vanished. This moment launched her into an exploration of vibration, frequency, and the realization that sound itself is a bridge between worlds, a healing force capable of altering reality.With each near-death experience, Ruth received visions—not just glimpses of the beyond but intricate insights into humanity’s collective evolution.

She saw waves of transformation sweeping the earth, moments of upheaval intertwined with an emerging consciousness. Fire, floods, and chaos were not merely destruction but precursors to something greater—a planetary shift that required the remembrance of love, breath, and unity. “If each person would say the word ‘love’ six times every hour, the world would change in ways you cannot even imagine,” she shared.Her encounters with celestial beings, including Jesus and other ascended masters, were not visions of distant deities but reminders that they walk among us, that they have lived as we do, and that their wisdom is not unreachable. She was shown that the Earth itself once vibrated at a higher frequency, a place where innocence was not lost but woven into the fabric of existence. Our challenge, she explains, is not to seek enlightenment in far-off places but to bring that sacred energy into our daily lives—to breathe, to sing, to anchor ourselves in love despite the chaos.Through channeling, Ruth learned that our hearts are not just physical organs but cosmic centers of intelligence, capable of harmonizing with the divine. She traveled the world, sharing these insights, working with sound as a healing modality, and meeting others on the same path. Her encounters with great spiritual teachers were not moments of hierarchy but of recognition—souls acknowledging each other across time and space, bound by the same mission.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS

• Love is not a word, but a frequency. Simply repeating it, breathing with intention, can transform not only your state of mind but the energy of the world around you.
• Sound is a gateway to higher consciousness. Certain vibrations, whether spoken, sung, or heard, align us with the divine and unlock deeper layers of awareness.
• The world is in a great shift, and we are all part of it. While chaos may seem overwhelming, there is an undercurrent of profound transformation happening—one that requires our active participation in love and unity.

Ruth’s journey is not just her own. It is a reminder, a call, a beacon for those who are ready to remember. We are not separate from the divine. We are the divine remembering itself. And as we navigate these times of great change, her message is clear: breathe, sing, and above all, love.

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Life is an exquisite paradox—a grand illusion that we cling to, only to find it slipping through our fingers when the veil lifts. And sometimes, in the most unexpected moments, we get to peer beyond that veil. Today, we welcome Dr. Scott Taylor, a researcher and experiencer of near-death phenomena, whose life took an unimaginable turn after witnessing a shared-death experience.It all began with love—an earthly love for Mary Fran and her son, Nolan. But in a cruel twist of fate, a tragic accident took them both. First Mary Fran, and six days later, young Nolan. In those final moments, as Nolan’s heartbeat slowed, Dr. Taylor found himself pulled into something inexplicable. "What I witnessed was Mary Fran coming across the veil and scooping up Nolan out of his physical body," he recalls. And then, something even stranger happened—they turned to him, embraced him, and together, they stepped into the light.That moment, he says, changed everything. It was not a mere vision, nor a fleeting dream—it was as if he existed in two places at once. Sitting on a hospital window ledge, touching the shoulder of a grieving family member, yet simultaneously in a realm of indescribable love and unity. "The universe is love, and you are an integral part of it," he explains. The experience shattered his understanding of life and death, revealing a deeper, more profound reality.

For years, Dr. Taylor sought to comprehend what had happened to him. He found guidance at the Monroe Institute, where he explored expanded states of consciousness using sound technology. This allowed him to re-enter that space, reconnect with Mary Fran and Nolan, and even communicate with other non-physical beings. What he once dismissed as mere wishful thinking had become an undeniable reality—consciousness was not bound to the body, and the afterlife was far more real than anything he had imagined.But what does this mean for us? If death is merely a transition, what are we truly here for? Dr. Taylor believes that life is not about the accumulation of wealth or status, but about the expansion of love and wisdom. "Are you living an authentic life?" he asks. "Are you the truest expression of yourself?" In his view, we all design our journeys before birth, choosing lessons, challenges, and even the souls who will walk with us. Life is not random—it is a beautifully orchestrated unfolding of experiences meant to shape us.One of his most thought-provoking insights is his fascination with Judas Iscariot. While history has vilified him as the great betrayer, Dr. Taylor sees him in a different light. "Who would take on that role? Who would accept the hatred of millions over centuries? Only someone who loved Jesus enough to do what was necessary for his mission to unfold." In this way, he reminds us that even the most painful betrayals may serve a higher purpose.At its core, his mission is simple: to help others explore these expanded states of consciousness, to offer them a glimpse beyond the illusion of separateness, and to remind us all that love is the ultimate reality. The more we open ourselves to love—both giving and receiving—the more we align with our true nature. Death, in the end, is not an end at all. It is merely a doorway to something far greater than we can comprehend.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS:

1. Consciousness transcends the body. We are not limited to our physical form; our awareness continues beyond what we perceive as death.
2. Life is a journey of love and learning. We are here to expand our ability to love, embrace challenges, and grow in wisdom.
3. Death is a return to unity. The afterlife is not a place of judgment but of reunion, acceptance, and the realization that we were never truly separate.

Reality, it seems, is much more than what meets the eye. It is layered, infinite, and far more loving than we dare to believe. Perhaps, in the quiet moments, we too can feel the whisper of eternity calling us home.

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What if death was not an end but an expansion? What if, instead of fear, we welcomed the dissolution of our physical selves as the most liberating experience of all? On today’s episode, we welcome Gary L. Wimmer, a man who quite literally stepped beyond the veil, into the boundless realm of the infinite mind, and returned to tell the tale.In 1977, at the age of 29, Gary L. Wimmer found himself swept into an overwhelming surge of psychic ability that crescendoed into a week of extraordinary perception. Then, as if scripted by the cosmos itself, he was struck head-on by a speeding car, launching him out of his body and into the unfathomable vastness of the universe. He recalls floating beyond time, beyond identity, into a space where thought and reality were indistinguishable, where the pulse of the infinite mind breathed existence into everything. It was not darkness, nor was it light—it was pure knowing, the space between all questions and all answers.

But the universe, for all its expansiveness, had other plans for him. As he drifted in this cosmic ocean, the tides reversed, and he found himself being pulled back. A tunnel of light formed, and suddenly, he was once again tethered to the Earth, lying in the middle of the street, surrounded by horrified onlookers. No broken bones, no wounds—only the indelible imprint of the infinite on his soul. The paramedics arrived, their faces etched with confusion. How could a man be struck by a car at full speed and emerge without a single scratch? He tried to explain, but language is a fragile vessel for such experiences. Words crumbled beneath the weight of what he had seen.“The truth is,” he said, “everything we go through, the good, the bad, the impossible—it all serves a purpose. There are no accidents, only cause and effect.” The doctors didn’t know what to make of his revelations, and so, in an all-too-human response to the incomprehensible, they admitted him to a psychiatric hospital. For ten days, he resided among the so-called lost, playing music for fellow patients, earning the affectionate title of ‘Mr. Smiles.’ Yet even within the sterile walls of that institution, he knew: the mind is not confined by flesh, and the soul is not bound by form.Months later, as the echoes of his near-death experience continued to reverberate through his being, his guides—those unseen architects of his journey—returned with a simple, powerful message: “You had this experience because you wanted to know.” It was an affirmation of what he had always sensed. The soul thirsts for truth, and when we are ready, the universe provides. His experience was no accident; it was an agreement, a sacred design meant to unveil a deeper understanding of existence.In his journey beyond the veil, Gary glimpsed not only the timeless nature of consciousness but also visions of Earth’s unfolding destiny. He saw the turmoil of transition—the struggles of modern civilization, the storms of change that would precede a greater awakening. Yet, in his vision, beyond the chaos, a new era emerged—an age of peace, a world in harmony with itself. It is not a distant utopia, he assures us, but an inevitable shift, the natural course of our collective evolution.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS

1. Death is not the end but an expansion of consciousness. The soul moves beyond the confines of time and space, experiencing the infinite mind where all questions dissolve into knowing.
2. There are no accidents, only cause and effect. Life unfolds through a perfect design, and our deepest challenges are often the catalysts for our greatest spiritual awakening.
3. Fear and doubt are necessary for growth. Without experiencing darkness, we would never seek the light. Every struggle, every hardship, is a stepping stone toward deeper understanding.

And so, we find ourselves at the threshold of a great mystery, one that no amount of logic can unravel. The infinite mind does not seek to be understood, only experienced. And if we are willing—truly willing—to surrender to its wisdom, we may come to see that all of life, and even death itself, is but a single, unbroken note in the symphony of existence.

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