Dr Natasha Tassell-Matamua had her Near-Death Experience after succumbing to a sudden high fever at the age of 18. She describes being transported through a tunnel of light, leading to an encounter with an other-worldly being. This experience, combined with a curiosity for the afterlife has guided her in her research. Today, Natasha is a senior lecturer at Massey University, here in New Zealand.  Her research encompasses two primary threads: Indigenous psychology and exceptional human experiences.