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In this interview, Benjamin Carraud discusses memories and research related to Eugen Kunstmann, contrasting his own recalled impressions with documented biography.  

Carraud describes how journalist Stefan Alix’s documentary, book, and foundation connected him to supportive therapy, including a therapist with similar memories. 

Benjamin recounts an “intermission” life-review experience after death, including guilt over executing a captured child, and says it reshaped his understanding of responsibility and forgiveness. 

He encountered three beings who “came for” him and worked with him.  He learned a lot about the human soul, about the weight of forgiveness, what it means to forgive, what it means to forgive yourself, and what it means to also be a human being and face the consequences of your action. 

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Jim interviews Benjamin Carraud (Jim in the U.S., Benjamin in Vietnam) about the publication of Carraud’s book, “Goodbye Fields of Prokhorovka,” and continues their discussion of Carraud's first regression experience of dying as a WWII officer.  Then his consciousness observed the battlefield for about four days, unable to affect events. 

Carraud describes witnessing dead soldiers from both German and Soviet sides gradually realizing they had died,  and gathering as silent observers.  He saw the painful moment of realizing a living person (later identified as his brother) could not sense him. 

He recounts the difficult 30 days between his first and second regressions, with ongoing flashbacks and doubts about mental illness, until historical research led him to a source noting Captain Kuntzman’s death on July 8, 1943. 

Finding matching details and the date coincidence, Carraud contacted Kuntzman’s grandson and family, who responded supportively and helped verify details.  They will discuss Kuntzman’s background in the next episode.

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In this episode, Benjamin Carraud describes seeking therapy near Paris after persistent, distressing flashbacks that felt like his own firsthand memories of World War II combat from a German soldier’s perspective.

He explains how speaking with a therapist helped him recognize the need to experience a hypnosis-based past-life regression.  The night before the regression he had a violent flashback of executing a bound prisoner with detailed physical sensations but little emotion. 

During regression he relived being an officer dying in a tank and experiencing an immediate, seamless shift into a disembodied awareness with altered perception of distance and an urgent concern for his men. 

He emphasizes that post-death animosity vanished and reflects on documenting these stories truthfully to examine how ordinary people became involved in extreme violence, without excusing SS crimes. The host closes by teasing that the next episode reveals a clue to the man’s identity.

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In this podcast episode, author Benjamin Carraud discusses his book, “Goodbye Fields of Prokhorovka,” his childhood in northern France, and intense early nightmares accompanied by sleepwalking. 

He describes later moving abroad, including time in Shanghai as an entrepreneur. He had a sudden, vivid flashback-like experiences of leading soldiers through a WWII battlefield under artillery fire.  In the flashback he had  tactical awareness, vulnerability, and a sense of command.  The flashback - like episodes recurred regularly and made him fear he was losing his mind. 

After returning to France, he took a calming job as a castle receptionist, remained withdrawn, and sought help.  A psychiatrist said he was not schizophrenic and suggested exploring less routine techniques. A documentary on a child's recollection of the battle of Iwo Jima—helped him connect his nightmares and flashbacks.  This leading him to speak with researcher Jim Matlock and find community and research-based discussion of reincarnation phenomena.

00:00 Welcome and New Book

03:14 Growing Up in France

04:05 Childhood Nightmares

05:54 Leaving France for Abroad

06:45 Shanghai Flashback Begins

08:18 Inside the Battle Vision

13:23 Aftermath and Fear of Losing It

15:25 Back Home and Quiet Job

17:12 Clues in the Memories

18:15 Reincarnation Documentary Link

20:10 Therapy and Past Life Regression

22:43 Jim Matlock and Community

27:30 Wrap Up and Next Episode

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In a second interview with John Ray Bartges, the discussion focuses on how to approach the end of human life by choosing kindness, expressing love, and being present with others to create a positive ripple effect. 

Bartges shares research associated with Dr. Marty Seligman and Positive Psychology that identifies three keys to happiness: faith in something greater, supportive friends, and a sense of purpose. 

She also cites Hopi questions (who am I, why am I, where’s my garden, where’s my water) and offers a free “Spiritual Compass” exercise on psi studies.com to clarify values and direction. 

The conversation highlights gratitude as a tool for coping with difficult emotions, including self-appreciation, and includes a hospice story about her husband Paul finding humor near death and fulfilling a final purpose by reconciling his mother and brother.

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We talk with Jonna Rae Bartges, an author, minister, Emmy-winning producer, and founder of the Practical Spirituality Institute, about supporting loved ones who are nearing death and easing fear around dying. 

Jonna Rae  shares the phrase “grief remembers the love that created it,” explains how humor can raise “frequency”  (and helped her survive a 1989 brain aneurysm), and describes her approach as a bridge between science and spirituality. 

Ms. Bartges references concepts like the unified field, Carl Jung’s collective unconscious, near-death experiences, and research suggesting consciousness continues. 

This episode includes practical guidance such as  normalizing death conversations, discussing proud memories, validating a person’s impact, and asking who they look forward to seeing “on the other side.”

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In this episode, Barbara Banner returns for a follow-up interview where we shift to a more lighthearted conversation about the incredible and often humorous experiences she encounters as an evidentiary medium, psychic, and channel. 

Barbara shares fascinating stories of spirits communicating through unexpected items, like a toothpick, and even a bagel scooper. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in mediumship and the joy and laughter that come from these spiritual connections. 

The episode is filled with laughter, practical advice on connecting with loved ones, and touching moments that highlight the profound impact of mediumship.

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 Barbara Banner, a certified medium from Los Angeles joins us today.  The discussion primarily focuses on 'Helping Parents Heal,' an international non-profit organization supporting bereaved parents. 

Barbara shares her insights and experiences working with grieving families, highlighting the organization's resources like support groups, certified mediums, and specialized programs for fathers and siblings. 

The podcast also touches on the scientific evidence of life after death, the importance of finding joy after loss, and Barbara's personal journey into mediumship. 

Listeners are provided with valuable information on how to access the support offered by 'Helping Parents Heal' and learn about Barbara’s unique experiences and contributions in helping individuals navigate through their grief.

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In this episode, hosts Jim, Charlotte, and Melissa Abell dive deep into the astrological energies of Saturn and Neptune as they enter Aries, bringing profound shifts in human consciousness. 

The conversation emphasizes the transition from merely talking about desires to taking action to manifest them. They discuss the importance of embracing higher frequencies, intuition, and joy in everyday life. 

Practical exercises like envisioning new identities and scaling up life experiences offer listeners tangible ways to enhance their quality of life. The focus is on self-serving to amplify joy and transmit it to the world, especially during the fertile period between February and May 2026. 

The episode encourages listeners to harness these celestial influences to achieve personal greatness and mastery.

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The conversation revolves around the dynamic astrological changes anticipated in 2026, marked by a rare alignment of Saturn and Neptune, which last occurred 9,000 years ago. 

The speakers, seasoned astrologers Charlotte and Melissa, discuss their lifelong journeys with astrology and the novel concept of 'Awakened Wayfinders Evolving (AWE) Astrology'. They explain how this alignment signals a transformative shift from a 3D consciousness to a more compassionate, interconnected 5D consciousness. 

The duo underscores the importance of breaking routine and embracing new experiences to harness the positive energy of this astrological phase. 

The discussion also touches on practical ways to navigate this change, emphasizing the need to expand love, empathy, and joy in everyday life.