Let's Talk Near Death

In this insightful discussion, Paul Smith, a hospice worker with nearly 20 years of experience, shares his profound observations on end-of-life experiences. He explores the spiritual insights and energy present during death, along with touching stories that highlight the clarity found in final moments. Paul discusses deathbed phenomena where patients perceive unseen presences, and emphasizes the importance of authentic connections and meditation in hospice care. His reflections reveal the beauty and peace that can be found while supporting individuals on their spiritual journeys as they approach death.

Paul Smith, a dedicated hospice worker with nearly 20 years of experience and a seasoned meditation practitioner, shares his profound insights into the end-of-life journey. He discusses the spiritual connections that emerge as patients approach death and the importance of embracing conversations about mortality. Paul reflects on the emotional complexities faced by patients, the transformative moments of letting go, and the serene energy that often accompanies final moments. His stories highlight the beauty and depth of the dying process.

Johanna Lunn is an award winning Producer, Near Death Experiencer and Director of the ground breaking film 'In the Realm of Death and Dreaming'. She has worked in the film and television business for over 30 years and at a young age witnessed a number of significant deaths that completely cracked her world apart. Johanna has learned that death, like birth, is one of the most extraordinary events in life, and it is critical that we learn to talk about it.” In this episode Johanna shares her own personal experiences with death, her outlook on consciousness, the motivation behind creating her documentary series, and her own near death experience. Join the Private Screening event via: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j9z9w8 Find out more about Johanna at: www.https://whenyoudie.org The video mentioned about Johanna's dinner with her Dad can be found at: https://vimeo.com/352499024/a3c000e8ad

Julie Ryan is an entrepreneur, psychic and medical intuitive. Julie shares her spiritual insight into the dying process. A process which involves angels, deceased relatives, friends, and even pets in what she had described as the Twelve Phases of Transition™. Julie is the author of 3 books, including 'Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next'. For more about Julie visit: https://askjulieryan.com https://www.facebook.com/askjulieryan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYtR_CBJeC6MKbzuQ2dd6A/featured

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Dr. Christopher Kerr, End of Life researcher, Hospice Physician and CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Hospice Buffalo. He is also the author of 'Death Is But a Dream', (Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End) based on his extensive research with hospice patients and their families and and validates the powerful dreams and visions often experienced at end of life that bring comfort and meaning to the dying process. Dr. Kerr is a TedX Speaker with his incredible talk 'I See Dead People': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbnBe-vXGQM You can find more of Dr. Christopher Kerr at: https://www.drchristopherkerr.com

Welcome to our new season! Here is a quick introduction into deathbed phenomena (End of Life Experiences), and some first hand accounts from some of our listeners. 5 Signs that someone might be about to die: https://www.kirstysalisbury.com/blog-posts/5-signs Subscribe for email updates at: https://www.subscribepage.com/letstalkneardeathnewsletter Like the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkneardeath You can find more about VIP content at: www.letstalkneardeath.com Share your personal experience at: kirsty@letstalkneardeath.com

After being diagnosed with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (an incurable lung disease) back in 2014, Mike Olsen underwent an open lung biopsy surgery - and his health went downhill from there. He spent the next 5 years on oxygen 24/7 until he got the news that there were a set of lungs available for him. An ecstatic Mike was scheduled for a double lung transplant operation - during which he bled out and experienced a profound out-of-body experience that briefly took him to heaven, where he met his organ donor. In this episode of the Let’s Talk Near Death Podcast, Mike Olsen narrates his struggles with IPF, having a supernatural near-death experience on the operating table, meeting his donor, and coming back with a renewed perspective on life. Key Topics Discussed in this Episode: Being diagnosed with Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) Raising awareness on the terminal lung disease Mike double lung transplant, in which he had an NDE, went to heaven, and met his lungs donor Mike’s mantra of making every breath count and living life to the fullest by reaching out to others. Handling the frightening parts of the NDE and dealing with naysayers. Meeting his organ donor and Jesus. “How did Jesus look like?” The purpose of coming back.

Kat Sanders life changed in an instant when she was overun by pain, and felt like she was fading into nothingness.Turns out it was an AVM, an arteriovenous malformation. Kat remembers being outside her body, and in a park. She also connected with her deceased Father. In this episode, Kat explains her journey, and how this experience plays out in her everyday life. Some key topics discussed in this episode include: 3:00 - Kat's story and what she felt before she was taken to the hospital 6:55 - Kat's memory when she had a near-death experience 13:05 - The moment she came back to her body and what she felt 16:49 - Things Kat saw and experienced from that beautiful park 21:08 - How Kat recognized her father and what happened after she saw him. 27:10 - What her life has been like since 35:42 - Kat's spiritual outlook

Steve Taylor PhD is the author of 13 books on psychology and spirituality, and is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University. His new book is Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation investigates the phenomena of awakenings that occur after trauma. How psychological suffering can often be a catalyst to an expansive identity and shift in consciousness. Eckhart Tolle has described his work as ‘an important contribution to the shift in consciousness which is happening on our planet at present.’ Steve lives in Manchester, England, with his wife and three young children. For more about Steve, visit: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com Or find his new book Extraordinary Awakenings at: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/books/extraordinary-awakenings/