Otherworld Episode 150: The Overpass
Jan 5, 2026
Chris Nasrallah, a Palestinian-American wine importer and humanitarian, shares a powerful tale of survival after a near-fatal car accident that linked to his childhood nightmare of an overpass. He describes the haunting vision of his family's future without him, which prompted his return to life. Chris also reveals how this experience led him to establish The Kullective, focusing on aid for Gaza. With a bionic prosthetic, he discusses overcoming trauma, his commitment to helping others, and the deep significance of identity and purpose.
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Recurring Childhood Nightmare Matches Road
- As a child Chris Nasrallah repeatedly dreamed of lying on a road with a bright light approaching near an overpass.
- The recurring nightmare resurfaced at 14 when he moved to a house on Old Sleepy Hollow Road and recognized the overpass from the dream.
Crash On The Road From The Nightmare
- On Friday the 13th, 2024 Chris drove home after an event and encountered a bright light before crashing into a tree 0.3 miles from his house.
- He was trapped, suffered catastrophic injuries, and experienced moments of calm while pinned in the wreckage.
Peaceful Near-Death Vision Sparked Return
- While near death, Chris felt deep calm as his life memories streamed and he entered a black void where individuality dissolved.
- He then saw family-life visions of their lives without him, which propelled him back into his body with a will to survive.