Grief 2 Growth

In this interview with Stephen Weber and his partner Katherine Plant, we discuss the accident that led to his life-altering Near-Death Experience. As happens with many Near-Death Experiences, Stephen is a different person now than he was before his experience. Stephen Weber, a Technology Project Manager, and Katherine Plant, a childcare worker, and reiki practitioner, live in Northport, Long Islan...

Nicky's publicist reached out to me to interview her for the podcast. When I read the description of her book, I knew it was one I had to read.  In her book, M.E., Myself & I Nicky chronicles her amazing life from the time she was 9 years old and her father transitioned in a car accident to the ups and downs of being at the pinnacles of two careers and having everything taken from her (an...

I met Sally through Facebook. We have a mutual Facebook friend who communicates with his daughter in spirit via several methods. Sally always intuitively knew she was cared for. But, about eleven years ago she went through a dark night of the soul that propelled her spiritual development forward. She began connecting on a deeper level and studying the afterlife. At the time Sally had no idea her s...

This interview with David Richman went so well. I can't wait for you to hear it. An entrepreneur, author, public speaker, athlete, and philanthropist, David Richman uses the lessons learned in his life to enrich and inspire others. As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. Inspired by...

Dr. Terri Daniel is a hospice and hospital-trained spiritual care provider and end-of-life educator.  She conducts workshops throughout the U.S. and teaches SPIRITUALITY AND BEREAVEMENT  to chaplaincy students at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Terri  is also the founder of The Afterlife Conference and the Ask Doctor Death podcast, and is the author of four books on death,...

Carolyn Clapper is among the best mediums in the world. I know many top-notch mediums and when it comes to the level of detail, accuracy, and information no one could possibly know any way other than a psychic connection, I cannot think of anyone who surpasses Carolyn. Carolyn has seen spirits since she was a little girl. But, her life changed forever when she was re-born after a Near Death Experi...

Suzanne Giesemann is a messenger of hope—a mystic, metaphysical teacher, and medium who shares The Awakened Way – a path to knowing Who you are and why you’re here. Whether in her books, her classes, and workshops, her weekly radio show, or her one-on-one sessions, Suzanne provides stunning evidence of life after death. She is a former U.S. Navy Commander who served as a commanding officer and as...

Zee's mother passed on after a 7 year battle with cancer. Zee found herself with a grief that was so consuming it ended up manifesting physically in her body. Zee had to find her own unique way to cope with her grief because what others suggested didn't work for her. She eventually developed her own regimen that include weightlifting and dance. Zee is part of the Speaking Grief project,...

In part 2 of our two-part series, Roland and I discuss what he discovered after his spiritually transformative experience that made him look at everything in the universe differently, including himself.  Roland offers deep insights into the human condition and not only who we truly are, but the deeper question; why are we here? You can find out more about Roland at www.rolandachenjang.com You&apos...

I met Rosemary when I hosted a panel discussion at the IANDS conference in the summer of 2020. Rosemary was a panelist discussing grief and how we can grow from it. Rosemary's husband took his life and left a note blaming Rosemary. Many of us feel guilt over the passing of a spouse or a child. Fortunately, not many of have the added burden of being told it's our fault. Two years later, R...

Roland Achenjang is a fascinating young man I met a few weeks ago. Right away I knew I had met a kindred spirit. Roland is a Pharmacist, and has an MBA. But, when something about his life didnt' feel quite right, Roland gave up on finding happiness through career, religion, or other means and turned within. In the first part of this two-part interview, Roland and I discuss how he came to the...

Well, she doesn't really talk to angels. But, I got the Black Crowes song stuck in my head when thinking about this episode. So, there you go! I sat down for another fascinating hour plus with Kimberly Clark Sharp.  She is a joy to talk to and a hoot! If you haven't already, go back to episode 78 from June of 2020 and listen to the details of her NDE which we only had time to cover brief...

Coronavirus, race relations, the economy, the election... everyone is on edge. Everyone's been impacted.  During these trying times, there are a few things we need to remember.  You've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place. Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's...

I met John several months ago when I invited him to appear at a Helping Parents Heal meeting. John told a fascinating tale of a Near-Death Experience that may be more detailed than any other I've ever heard. He was taken on a guided tour of "heaven" while he was out of his body and reported some fascinating details. John's YouTube video has drawn over 100,000 views as his NDE i...

I've been following Bernardo Kastrup for a few years. He's a brilliant man with PhDs in both computer science and philosophy. His books "Why Materialism Is Baloney" and "More Than Allegory" have literally changed my life by giving me a deeper understanding of the origins of Everything. Bernardo Kastrup's work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysica...

My long time friend, Dr. Mark Pitstick, and I had a wide-ranging chat on the nature of reality, the purpose of life, what awaits us after our physical body dies, and new develops in the field of technology, in particular, the SoulPhone, that will provide "proof" that we continue after our physical body ceases to function. Mark Pitstick, MA, DC, has over forty-seven years’ experience and...

I met Daniel about a year ago in a group for bereaved parents. Daniel was volunteering his time to help the parents out. I could immediately sense he was a sincere and generous guy with a high ethical standard. Daniel and I were raised as Christians. When his mediumship opened up spontaneously in January 2017, he didn't know what had hit him. He wasn't sure he believed in mediumship, and...

The death of Dr. Wyatt's father prompted her to move from a family practice physician to hospice care. Dr. Wyatt wanted to help others make their transitions. Little did she know that there were valuable life lessons waiting for her as she did this work. Dr. Karen Wyatt is the bestselling author of the book "7 Lessons for Living from the Dying", which contains stories of patients sh...

Chris Kito, B.S. experienced an NDE at the age of 24 due to an allergic reaction to a food allergy.  In April of 2012, 22-year-old Chris Kito went into anaphylactic shock due to a peanut allergy, leading to his near-death experience. He was young and just starting a career.  Chris feels that a transformation took place, changing what had been his previous youthful outlook on life and mindset as he...

Lisa Jones had a Shared Death Experience when her husband passed due to cancer. Lisa's intuitive and mediumship abilities were opened up by the experience. She eventually moved to Hawaii, became a medium, started a podcast, and is now leading a group called The Real Onez. Author, speaker, and host of the Exploring Death podcast, she has had the privilege to work with groups and individuals, b...

Martha Hunt Handler is an environmentalist, an award-winning author, and the Board President of the Wolf Conservation Center. Martha is author of the new book Winter of the Wolf. For this interview, we discussed a wide range of topics including how tragedy helped form the story of her novel and how her life led to the 18-year journey to get the book out. Winter of the Wolf is an exploration in gri...

Miami's Knight is a powerhouse. After her son Ty-Key took his own life with a gun, years after being shot and witnessing the murder of his best friend, Miami dedicated her life to healing herself and others. She is a gun violence prevention advocate. She is a certified grief counselor. She is an energy healer. In this interview, we discuss the events that led up to Ty-Key's passing and t...

Karen was a physical therapist at Alaska Hospital and Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska in 1982 when she was the 32-year-old mother of a daughter, 9 years old, and a son, 6 years old. She and her husband had moved their family there from a small upstate New York town the previous year. Karen injured her back and had to have spinal surgery. Her near-death experience occurred during this surgery w...

I will be moderating a panel on Grief, Loss and Healing at the 2020 IANDS Conference. The conference will be held live online this year. So, you can attend with no travel expense. If you can't make it live, the video will be available for all "attendees" for 90 days after the conference.  The keynote speakers will be Anita Moorjani, Dr. Mary Neal, Rev. Howard Storm, and my friend, t...

David is a near-death experience (NDE)-inspired artist, composer, and author. He wants to use his NDE to make a positive difference in people's lives. In 2006, he was dragged under a speeding train in a freak accident. As the surgeons fought to save him, he had a profound NDE. When he woke up in the hospital, he had acquired astonishing new abilities. David found he could paint dramatic paint...