In this episode of Begin Again, neuroscientist and author Dr. Tara Swart shares the extraordinary story of losing her husband, Robin and the signs of his presence she’s received from him ever since.
Tara opens up about the deep grief that followed his passing, and how it challenged everything she believed as a scientist. What began as devastation slowly became a spiritual awakening, as Tara started noticing moments that defied explanation from vivid dreams to repeated symbols and numbers. In the process, she began to explore what it truly means to connect with someone after death.
The conversation delves into the healing power of nature, the science behind intuition and signs, and the difficult realities of caregiving and loss. Tara also speaks movingly about writing her book The Signs, the comfort of ritual, and the surprising ways love continues even after someone is gone.
With wisdom and vulnerability, Dr. Tara Swart offers a profound reflection on grief, healing, and the enduring connection between souls, showing us that love doesn’t end when life does.
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Meet Dr. Tara Swart
(01:30) Manifesting Love and Finding a Soulmate
(04:46) The Connection Between Soul and Body
(07:50) Grief and the Enduring Power of Love
(11:27) Writing The Signs
(17:45) Seeing the Signs in Love and Loss
(22:58) The Biopsychosocial Model and End-of-Life Moments
(25:25) Diagnosis, Caregiving, and Loving Through Illness
(29:32) Sponsor Message: Ancient & Brave
(30:36) How to Prepare Yourself to See Signs
(35:48) Tools to Regulate the Nervous System
(38:42) Designing a Brain-Healthy Life
(45:10) Trauma Release, Creativity, and Neuroaesthetics
(50:11) Seeing Signs: Personal Stories and Insights
(59:11) Intuition, Self-Knowledge, and Meaningful Events
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