DEAD Talks

Everyone knows Anita Moorjani's near-death story. This conversation is about what almost no one asks — what she actually understood in that coma, and why she says fear, not cancer, was killing her. In our first episode together, Anita walked through her NDE in full — the 30-hour coma, the 360° awareness, meeting her late father on the other side. This time we go deeper: past the event and into the...

I never planned to become a psychic medium. But when I closed my eyes and said whatever came up — an apple, a pixel, ice cubes — two professional mediums couldn't explain what I was seeing. Then one time on the way home, something happened that I still can't fully rationalize. A stranger screamed my name in the street. The hosts of Medium Curious Podcast Jane Morgan and Sarah Rathke join the show...

Doctors said her mom was schizophrenic. She wasn't — she had a brain aneurysm, and it killed her 4 months later. Dr. Sylvia Kay was 2 when her grandmother kidnapped her and her brother to escape a home unraveling under grief and misdiagnosis. She didn't speak again for months. On this episode, host David Ferrugio talks with Dr. Sylvia Kay — psychotherapist and author of Lonely AF — about how child...

Vinney Tolman was declared dead, placed in a body bag, and later revived after what he says were 47 documented minutes. In this episode of DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio, Vinney shares the full story of his near-death experience and what he believes happened on the other side. He describes watching his own body from above, going through a life review, feeling an overwhelming source of love, meetin...

Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist who bridges the clinical world with the spiritual one — and what she's uncovering is hard to ignore. 60-70% of people say spirituality was a key part of their mental health journey. Only 5% of therapists are trained in it at all. In this episode, Amy shares the after-death visit from her aunt that changed everything, why the word "psyche" literally means...

Medium Sean Collyns returns to DEAD Talks to explore one of the hardest spiritual questions: do souls choose suffering before life? In this episode, we talk about mediumship, reincarnation, past lives, spirit guides, soul purpose, free will, destiny, and what may happen right after death. Sean also shares what he has learned from connecting with thousands of spirits and why the afterlife may be le...

Elton Anderson Jr. shares the terrifying story of nearly dying from malaria while traveling alone in Brazil — and the profound near-death experience that changed his understanding of life, death, spirituality, and love forever. During the experience, Elton describes encountering spiritual beings, feeling complete oneness, and losing all fear of death. He also opens up about survival, consciousness...

Mark Normand joins DEAD Talks for one of his most honest and unexpected conversations yet. Known for his rapid-fire comedy and dark humor, Mark opens up about fatherhood, mortality, religion, emotional suppression, addiction, grief, cancel culture, and why comedy may actually be a coping mechanism. This episode explores the psychology behind humor, fear of death, masculinity, existential anxiety,...

Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti joins Dead Talks to explain why most people aren't actually living — they're just surviving, driven by unhealed trauma they can't see. We unpack how trauma rewires your brain, accelerates aging in your body, hijacks your memory, and creates the reflex of guilt and shame that keeps you stuck. Check out Dr. Paul Conti's Book: "What's Going Right" Sign Up...

What happens after we die? After studying over 1,500 near-death experiences, today’s guest, John Burke, shares the patterns, real stories, and evidence that continue to challenge what we think we know about death—and what may come after. Exclusive Offer: Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠ https://www.squarespace....

Rainn Wilson on Death, Grief & What Comes After (#259) Rainn Wilson opens up about the loss of his father, the reality of grief, and what he believes happens after death. This conversation explores the emotional complexity of loss, the role of forgiveness, and how confronting mortality can completely reshape how we live. Check out Rainn's Podcast and more here Exclusive Offer: Build a website in m...

What actually happens right before we die? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Kerr — a physician, neurobiologist, and leading researcher in end-of-life care — shares what decades of research reveal about the dying process. After studying patients for nearly 30 years, he’s found that over 80% of people report vivid dreams and visions as they approach death — often involving loved ones who have alread...

Kimberly shares her near-death experience after being clinically dead for 4.5 minutes, what she saw, and how it changed her. **Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code** DEADTALKS:⁠https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS Kimberely discusses healing abilities, spirit communication, and being tested for her work as a medical intuitive....

After losing her husband to an accidental overdose, Adriana Sansam had to face the hardest question a parent can ask: How do you tell your kids the truth? **Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code** DEADTALKS:⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS⁠ In this episode, we talk about grief, addiction, and what it means to be honest wi...

In this episode of DEAD Talks, I sit down with world-renowned psychic medium John Edward for an honest conversation about grief, mediumship, and what it really means to stay connected to the people we’ve lost. We explore how mediumship actually works, the misconceptions surrounding psychics, and why John believes most people don’t need a reading to feel connected to their loved ones. For more on J...

Danny Morel shares a powerful and controversial perspective on grief, loss, and healing after the death of a loved one. After losing his mother, he experienced a spiritual awakening that challenged everything he believed about fear, identity, and purpose. This episode explores whether grief is something we carry forever—or something we can move through—and how facing fear, embracing emotion, and s...

What do mobsters really believe about death? In this episode of DEAD Talks, former Colombo crime family captain Michael Franzese opens up about life inside the Mafia and the constant reality of mortality that comes with it. Michael Franzese shares stories about moments where he believed he might not walk out alive, the psychology of living in a world where violence is always close, and how those e...

How do you grieve someone you don’t even remember? Musician Simon Robert French lost his father when he was just two years old — too young to form real memories. Growing up, he was surrounded by stories, photos, and home videos of a man who shaped his life, yet someone he never truly got the chance to know. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Simon joins David Ferrugio to explore the complicated realit...

Bryce Savoy lost his father unexpectedly on New Year’s Day. Ten months later, he became a father himself. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore grief, masculinity, faith, and transformation. Bryce shares what it was like walking into the ICU, watching his father’s health decline suddenly, and starting a new year in shock. Months later, he and his partner received devastating news at their 20-w...

Detective Scott Naso has spent nearly two decades solving complex cases. But the most devastating and confusing chapter of his life unfolded inside his own home. After his wife began experiencing subtle but troubling symptoms, what initially appeared manageable escalated into a medical emergency. An MRI revealed a large brain tumor requiring immediate intervention. Within days, everything changed....

Why would a loved one choose not to come through during a reading? In this conversation, psychic medium Matt Fraser explains how mediumship truly works, why spirits sometimes withhold information, and what happens after death. We explore: • Why some souls refuse to communicate• Signs from loved ones in spirit• Free will vs destiny• Do we choose when we die?• Soulmates and spiritual alignment• How...

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Comedian Nacya Marreiro talks about losing her father to cancer, how quickly everything changed, and what it feels like to grieve before you’ve even processed the loss. From emotional numbness to crying at unexpected moments, this conversation explores what early grief actually looks like—raw, confusing, and deeply human. We also discuss a near-death experience fro...

What happens when grief doesn’t wait — and the world is watching? In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks, artist Kalie Shorr shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose, filming a music video the very next day, and watching her private pain become public commentary. We talk about addiction, sibling loss, grief while in the spotlight, supporting children after loss, and how tragedy re...

What does grief look like through the eyes of a child? In this episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio sits down with Rich Schimel, founder of A Little Hope Foundation, an organization created after 9/11 to support children navigating profound loss. With over two decades of experience, Rich shares what actually helps grieving children—and what doesn’t. From the importance of safe, judgment-free...

Death changes how we see everything. In this episode, David Ferrugio speaks with writer Davide De Pierro about grief, impermanence, faith, doubt, and why loss isn’t just about death — it’s about meaning. Together, they explore how confronting death can clarify how we live, love, and choose purpose in the face of suffering. This is a conversation about grief beyond death, about perspective, and abo...