Let's Talk Near Death

Join the FREE Online Community at: www.letstalkneardeath.com Sign up for weekly updates at: https://www.subscribepage.com/letstalkneardeathnewsletter In March of 2020, Randy Schiefer contracted COVID-19. Within the same month, he was put on a ventilator, emergency intubation, an ECMO machine, and placed in a coma as he fought for his life. As his health deteriorated rapidly, doctors gave Randy a 3% chance of living. But after convalescent plasma treatment, the support of his family, and 3 profound NDE experiences—Randy lived to share his experiences battling COVID-19. Key Topics Discussed in this Episode: - Randy finding out he had COVID-19 - His tragic experience with bilateral pneumonia, emergency intubation, and being put in a cold coma for 4 weeks. “They told my family I had a 3% chance of living.” - Randy was on a ventilator, an ECMO machine, and he needed convalescent plasma to survive. - Randy’s NDE experiences while in a coma. “After I got to the hospital, I had these experiences I just didn't know how to classify them.” - How his NDE experiences put him on a religious quest of spiritual discovery. - Going through a sort of peaceful tunnel and exiting in a beautiful room, which Randy describes was covered in gold and stained glass. - Going back to his physical body and back again to the tunnel that led to the magnificent city two more times, but to different locations. - How Randy, who was previously a non-believer during his career as a criminal investigator, found validation of life after death. - Encountering his loved ones in this other realm, but they wouldn’t acknowledge his presence because it was not his time. - Randy experience with someone in this other realm who gave him the responsibility of passing on a message (“Tell Madison at the salon; Her grandfather's okay.”)—and the profound turn of events that led him to meet with Maddison. - “What was going on mentally, emotionally, and spiritually when you woke up from your coma?”

After battling Lyme disease, Lisamarie developed a severe adrenal gland problem that led to her Near-Death Experience (NDE) in 2018. Lisamarie vividly recounts the sensations during her other-worldly experience including interaction with spirits in this other realm. Lisamarie recalls how she could feel her organs fail, her soul leave her body, and a profound presence of powerful spiritual beings that were there with her. Today, Lisamarie is a Spiritual Speaker/Counsellor, an Ordained Minister, an Ayurveda Specialist, and an Energy Healer. She helps others to heal, drawing on her unique experiences and knowledge. Key Topics Discussed: - How Lisamarie got Lyme disease mowing someone’s lawn and its severe symptoms that rendered her bedridden. - Lisamarie’s experiences before, during, and after her NDE,  including being in the presence of Jesus, Mother Mary, and Angels. - Her miraculous healing experience. “I knew that a miracle was happening because they were in my core. They were working on my organs. There was all this energy that I can’t really describe.” - Her feeling of bliss, peace, and being one with the ‘divine love’ - Watching herself in the future during her NDE and learning what she needs to do to relate better with others by having deep compassion and an elevated understanding of life’s purpose. “…and I’m thinking, wow, they’re showing me my future and why I need to be here.” - Her belief system regarding life now and life after death. - Lisamarie’s experience with a medium, who clearly describes her NDE and further explains its meaning. - How Lisamarie delved into research trying to understand her experiences and how she leverages this experiential knowledge to help others in the health space. To learn more about Lisamarie visit: Website: https://www.perfecthealthandbalance.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisamariesongbird/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarie_boncek/

Don Hoes has had multiple Near Death Experiences, as well as not one; not two; not even ten- but hundreds of Out of Body Experiences (OBE's) in his lifetime. Through the power of meditation. Don believes that there are two ways to access the other realm(s) that we typically associate with Out of Body Experiences. Either through a Near Death Experience, or through mindful practices such as meditation that elevate our state of consciousness and connection.

Sheryl Gottschall has had an NDE following a chronic illness, as well as profound Out of Body Experiences (OBEs), and UFO encounters, among other unexplained phenomena. Sheryl’s experiences piqued a life-long interest in the paranormal, leading her into a path of Shamanism and deep research into understanding the meaning of life here and in the afterlife. She is now a regular speaker and writer on topics around paranormal activity. Sheryl also practices clinical hypnotherapy, art therapy, shamanism, and Reiki. Key Topics Discussed in this Episode: - Sheryl's distressing Near-Death Experience following complications from a chronic illness. - The difference between spiritual experiences and paranormal experiences according to Sheryl. - Sheryl’s multiple out of body experiences. - Shamanism, altered states of consciousness, and projecting consciousness into animals. - “As soon as I looked at the bird, Boom! I left my body, and I was in the bird - getting a bird's eye view of me sitting on the deck.” - Sheryl’s belief that paranormal experiences manifest when the time is right for a particular reason. - The idea that some people or personalities are prone to paranormal experiences. “Why do you think your initial Near-Death Experience happened?” Training people to experience OBEs. - A higher intelligence or power that “governs many, many things.” “What's your thoughts around our life? Is it pre-planned? Do we choose it? How much choice do we have free will versus predestination? To find out more about Sheryl visit: Afterlife Discussions FB page: www.facebook.com/afterlifediscussions Afterlife Discussions Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbpvhO80LkL3B5zP9lrn-w Afterlife Discussions youtube channel #2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbdrMB0jk3nHOa3dIfataA And the Bodylight Centre: https://web.facebook.com/thebodylightcentre

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Robert Kopecky's story and perspective are rather unique than most. From crashing into a utility pole in his 20's, to going numb after a night out, to being knocked unconscious with a crowbar, Robert has had a brush with death enough times to pick a thing or two on the concept of life and death. Having travelled different paths in his lifetime—including years of research—Robert engages us in an interesting light-hearted conversation where he shares some nuggets of experiential wisdom regarding finding our purpose in life.

Join the FREE Online Community at: www.letstalkneardeath.com Sign up for weekly updates at: https://www.subscribepage.com/letstalkneardeathnewsletter Ruth Rousseau-Clothier has had 3 Near Death Experiences. One of which was as a very young child. These experiences have shaped the work and life of Ruth ever since, and today Ruth shares a glimpse of what she gained from her time on the other side of the veils with the gift of awakening. Ruth have also been gifted with music, sound healing, and recently wrote a self-study course book called Wisdom of the Heart, Book of Life, Here and Beyond. You can find more of Ruth at: https://www.wisdomoftheheartrc.com

When Brooke Jones had an 8 minute Near Death Experience, she found herself asking for the answers to every question she could think of before returning back to her body. Once back, she set out on a quest to prove that her Near Death experience had actually happened.  She got much more than she bargained for, including a fair share of challenges along the way. Following an extensive career as a stand up comedian, and radio personality, Brooke has now released her book Why Are There Monkeys? (and other questions for God) available at: https://amzn.to/3ffa3iM

Bud Megargee's journey began as a psychology grad student, when he found himself listening to a man in a hospital bed sharing about a near death experience. What he heard led Bud to consider the existence of a soul and therefore an afterlife. Raised Catholic, then after becoming a practicing Buddhist, Bud now tunes into a voice from the beyond to chart a powerful new perspective on the mechanics of our souls and how they relate to the afterlife, and beyond. Bud is the author of SOUL AFTERLIFE - Beyond the Near Death Experience, available at: https://amzn.to/2TvztA8 Join the FREE Online Community at: www.letstalkneardeath.com Sign up for weekly updates at: https://www.subscribepage.com/letstalkneardeathnewsletter Find out more about Kirsty at: www.kirstysalisbury.com ___________________ Kirsty Salisbury is a speaker, podcaster and coach exploring the topics of life, death and experiences in between. Following a Near Death Experience at 12 years of age, Kirsty is passionate about widening the conversation around death and the afterlife. Through her podcast ‘Let’s Talk Near Death’ Kirsty shares personal stories of life after near death, and events of significant spiritual transformation. Kirsty is the Co-Facilitator of IANDS Down Under (The International Association of Near Death Studies), a certified IANDS ISGO Facilitator, founder of the Let’s Talk Near Death Online Community (www.letstalkneardeath.com), and host of the Auckland Online Death Cafe. Outside of her podcast, Kirsty is a certified Funeral Celebrant and Author. Her books ‘A Life by Design’ and 'Dying Well' help to empower others to delve deeper into the topics of resilience, regrets, death, and how we can create opportunity through effective habits.