Best IADC Podcasts (2026)

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E75 -Graham Maxey - Clinical Director/Center for Grief and Traumatic Loss - (IADC) Induced After Death Communication therapy 1:07:58

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Graham Maxey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Pennsylvania and the Clinical Director for the Center for Grief and Traumatic Loss in Libertyville, Illinois. He holds a B.A and an M.Div. degree from Texas Christian University, and an M.A. in Behavioral Science from the University of Houston/Clear Lake. Part of his job as Clinical Dir…

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E76 - Terri Chaplin - Best Selling Author | Certified Grief Companion | Accredited Grief Educator 55:15

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With over five years of experience companioning others in grief, Terri believes that healing begins not with fixing, but with feeling. Her work is not about offering quick solutions or rushing through sorrow. It is about holding space gently and patiently, without judgment. She witnesses grief in all its rawness and stays present with it, honoring …

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E74 - Camille Dan - Author - Founder of The Book Club Across The Veil 1:03:50

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Camille Dan is the mother of Aaron in spirit, his two brothers, one sister, and a grandmother of two. She has professional experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse, a Medical Technical Consultant for Feature Films and Television, and a Private Investment Manager. She is the Self-Published Author of "Aaron's Energy: An Unexpected Journey Throu…

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E73 - Vanessa May - Author - Certified Grief Educator - Holistic Grief Coach 47:21

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Vanessa May is a holistic grief coach and certified grief educator. She is also a nutritional therapist, wellbeing coach and spiritual life coach who has a new book out titled: 'When Grief Takes Everything.' Vanessa has written two other books: ‘Love Untethered: How to Live When Your Child Dies’ and ‘Supporting Your Grieving Client: A Guide for Wel…

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This Paralegal Sees Dead People, with Daryl Rocco 50:42

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In this live episode of Life With Ghosts, Stephen Berkley sits down with intuitive medium and paralegal Daryl Rocco for an unusually candid conversation about a life lived in two worlds. Daryl shares how her mediumistic sensitivity began in childhood, how a profound visitation from her father after his death shaped her understanding of the unseen, …

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E72 - Holly Gainsboro - Grief Support Specialist/Coach & Grief Educator 49:58

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Holly Gainsboro, founder of Golden Heart Grief Support & Education, is a Grief Support Specialist/Coach & Grief Educator. Holly’s late husband, Steven, died in December 2010, from glioblastoma. Holly began her work in the grief field more than a decade ago, earning her first certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist. She continued her studies an…

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When a Son’s Life Ends, a Mother’s Search Begins 38:01

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In this deeply human conversation, student medium Kelley Ireland sits down with Life With Ghosts to share the story that reshaped her entire life—the loss of her young son to suicide, and the unyielding determination that followed. What began as raw, disorienting grief became a years-long search for connection, understanding, and ultimately, direct…

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E71 - Charlene Lam - curator, grief coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies. 1:03:24

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Charlene Lam is a curator, grief coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies. After her mother died suddenly in 2013, she leaned into her creativity and instincts as a curator to navigate her grief, an experience that became the foundation of her Curating Grief® philosophy …

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E70 - Sweta Vikram - Author, Corporate Wellness Speaker, & Ayurvedic Doctor 56:10

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About Sweta: From Cancer Scare to Ayurvedic Doctor A few years ago, I found myself on the cancer watch list. It was terrifying and life changing. I realized firsthand how conventional medicine alone wasn’t enough—it gave me tools, but it didn’t offer the complete healing I needed. That’s when I returned to Ayurveda. Through Ayurveda’s ancient wisdo…

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E69 - Emilio Parga - Executive Director SolaceTree.org - Pediatric Thanatologist 42:46

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Emilio Parga is the Founder and Executive Director of The Solace Tree, a non-profit grief and loss center for children, teens, adults, and families in Reno, Nevada. He is the author of No Child Should Grieve Alone and many other journals and books for children, teens, and adults experiencing death and loss. Celebrating 23 Years at The Solace Tree, …

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Sharing Someone Else's Death 58:53

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What if the moment of death isn’t a separation, but something we can share? In this conversation, Life With Ghosts host Stephen Berkley speaks with William Peters, psychotherapist and founder of the Shared Crossing Project, about one of the most profound mysteries of human experience—the shared death experience. William explains what happens when l…

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E68 - Bernadette Thompson - Ancestral Healer - Grief & Trauma Expert - TellMeOurStory.com 58:43

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Bernadette Thompson is an Intuitive Ancestral Healer, a certified Grief and Trauma expert, an End-of-Life Doula, and a trauma-informed genealogist. Her journey began with a spiritually transformative experience through her own grief, an awakening that changed everything and guided her to where she is today. As the owner of Tell Me Our Story, Ancest…

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E67 - Karin McLean - Author of Bright Days Do Come 1:02:40

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Karin McLean is a writer and spiritual explorer whose life was forever changed after surviving the tragic accident that claimed her younger brother’s life. Through the powerful signs she began receiving from him, Karin was inspired to dive deep into the mysteries of the afterlife. She now shares her experiences and research to comfort and inspire o…

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E66 - Jack "PapaJack" Gindi - Shining Light Parent Founder, I Believe In Me Foundation Creator, Believe Become Be You 59:03

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Jack Gindi – “PapaJack” Founder, I Believe In Me Foundation | Creator, Believe. Become. Be You. | Real Estate Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Jack Gindi, known affectionately as “PapaJack,” is a lifelong entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who has turned decades of personal triumphs and setbacks into a mission of empowerment for families world…

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Mediums Who Help Solve Murders (with Nichole Duncan) 47:34

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E65 - Reshma Kearney - Mindfulness for Healing & Resilience - Widowed Mom - Survivor of Suicide Loss 46:27

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About Reshma: I’m a mom, a widow, and someone who knows the heart-wrenching pain of unexpected loss. In 2022, my husband died by suicide. In an instant, I became a solo parent responsible for 3 grieving children. This would be my hardest role yet. Our loss was unfathomable and I understand firsthand the deep questions, the uncertainty, and the over…

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Austyn Wells is a ‘Soul Gardener.’ Curious? So were we! 29:25

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Spiritual medium Austyn Wells joins host Stephen Berkley for a remarkable evening of insight and connection. She explains what it means to be a Soul Gardener—and delivers a powerful live gallery reading, offering heartfelt and specific messages from the other side that leave audience members deeply moved. ___________________________________________…

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E64 - Hannah Rae - Life/Grief Coach, 'Rewild You' podcast host, writer 43:39

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Hannah's Bio: Hi, I’m Hannah—a coach, writer, and lover of wild places. My work is for people who want to reconnect with their whole and wild selves. I weave modern science, resilience psychology, and ancient wisdom to help you navigate life’s challenges and create your own path to aliveness. Once upon a time, I was a type-A doer—always hustling, a…

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E63 - Nina Rodriguez - Founder of Grief and Light, Podcast Host, and Grief Guide 57:08

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Nina created the Grief and Light Podcast after the sudden and unexpected loss of her only sibling, Yosef, as an authentic exploration of grief and life after loss. Through each conversation, she aims to give a voice to the griever’s experience, and foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world. Beyond the podcast, Nina extends her heart-centered supp…

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The Funeral Director Who Heard More (with Richard Schoeller) 45:22

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What happens when a Funeral Director hears from the people he puts in coffins? Meet Richard Schoeller—Ordained Spiritualist Minister, Certified Medium, and former undertaker. In this interview, Richard describes his colorful journey—and what to do when the dead refuse to keep quiet. ________________________________________ #richard schoeller #funer…

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E62- Wendela Whitcomb Marsh - Autism Author, Speaker, and Consultant 40:28

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Wendela Whitcomb Marsh is an award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and autism expert specializing in late-diagnosed autism. Following a long and fulfilling career in education, she took early retirement to write. She has had eight books about autism published since then, garnering 6 prestigious book awards so far. She has been featured on pod…

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E61 - Jane Meakin - International Spiritual Medium/Shining Light Parent 54:12

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Jane Meakin is a gifted international medium known for her compassionate and evidential readings that bring comfort and connection to those seeking messages from the spirit world. With warmth and sensitivity, she helps reconnect you with loved ones who have passed, delivering messages of love, reassurance, and healing. Jane is especially honoured t…

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E60 - Tara Accardo - Grief & Soul Purpose Coach - Host 'Life With Grief' podcast 47:47

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Tara Accardo is a Grief and Soul Purpose Coach and host of the Life With Grief Podcast. After losing her parents to cancer within six months of each other and navigating a traumatic birth experience, her journey of grieving led her to create Losses Become Gains—a community for fellow grievers that serves tools, resources, inspiration, and guidance …

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What Our Pets are Telling Us (with Tami Hendrix) 42:40

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Ever wonder what animals are really trying to tell us? In this conversation, Stephen explores the unseen world of animal communication with guest Tami Hendrix. From heart-based connection to the subtle ways animals reflect our lives back to us, this episode reveals how listening to animals can transform the way we relate to them — and to ourselves.…

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E59 - Amanda McKoy Flanagan - Sober | Loss + Empowerment Coach Writing Coach | Energy Healer | Speaker 1:01:05

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A native New Yorker turned Coloradan, Amanda McKoy Flanagan masterfully combines urban insights with a nature-inspired philosophy in her approach to love and loss. Certified intuitive loss + empowerment coach, writing coach, energy healer, and motivational speaker, Amanda is the author of the award-winning inspirational memoir Trust Yourself to Be …

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E58 - Meg Stainer - Nurse, Death Doula, Grief Coach and owner of Solace Through Death 56:50

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My name is Megan, and I have been a Nurse since 2003. I have spent the majority of my career in Canada and the United States, working in Long Term Care and helping with death and dying. I have worked alongside hospice for the bulk of my career, understanding the complexities that come along with a terminal diagnosis. I am part of the Death Positive…

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E57 - Dr. Elreacy Dock - Thanatologist, Death Educator, and Certified Grief Educator 48:07

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Elreacy is a thanatologist, death educator, and certified grief educator with a background in global and behavioral health. Her multidisciplinary approach aims to advance public awareness while facilitating and contributing to critical discourse surrounding death, dying, and bereavement in our world. She is especially passionate about dismantling b…

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E56 - Sheila K. Collins, Ph.D - Author, Key Note Speaker, Workshops 41:36

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As an award-winning author and grief advocate, Sheila K. Collins discovered the transformative power of art in healing after enduring the loss of two adult children. A former dancer and social work professor, she began performing the book she wrote about her experiences of loss, Warrior Mother: Fierce Love, Unbearable Loss and the Rituals that Heal…

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Talking to the Dead—And Getting It Right (with Cheryl Murphy) 36:14

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What makes a medium reading evidential? Psychic and medical intuitive Cheryl Murphy explains the difference between real connection and wishful thinking—and what it takes to do this work with integrity. _________________________________________ #healer #medical intuitive #energy healing #cheryl murphy #LifeWithGhosts - The gallery reading for almos…

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E55 - Sundari Malcolm - Birth, Grief & Death Doula - Author 50:20

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In 2007, at 27 years old, and after 7 years of being her Caregiver, Sundari Malcolm lost her mother to Breast Cancer. 4 years later, her father died from the complications of Brain Cancer. Those experiences redirected her life and she's made it her mission to equip people with the tools they need to manage life’s greatest transitions. Sundari is a …

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E54 - Shawnee Baker - Author - Director, Baylie's Wish Foundation - College Safety Advocate 45:38

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Baylie's Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing tragedies and providing legal solutions for families facing medical dilemmas related to college life. Background: The foundation was established in memory of Baylie Grogan, who suffered catastrophic injuries during her sophomore year at the University of Miami due to a dru…

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Answers From Spirit Noah (with Niko Kapoutsos) 1:15:47

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What if the answers you’ve been searching for… aren’t coming from this world? In this intimate interview, trance medium Niko channels his spirit guide, Noah, to deliver direct, no-nonsense truths about grief, purpose, and what it means to be human. It’s not theory. It’s transmission. Tune in—and listen between the words. ___________________________…

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E53 - Ligia Houben - The 11 Principles of Transformation® - Thanatologist -Speaker - Author 53:41

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Ligia Houben MA, FT, FAAGC, CPC, CHT, is the founder of My Meaningful Life, LLC and The Center for Transforming Lives in Miami, Fl where she consults with individuals and families; by offering coaching/support, groups and workshops. Ligia is the author of four books on grief: The self-help book Transform Your Loss. Your Guide to Strength and Hope, …

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E52 - Gwen Mysiak - Executive Director - WNY Compassion Connection 56:27

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Gwen Mysiak is on a very personal journey. She was doing communications for Public Broadcasting in Buffalo and was not looking for a career change. But in 2010, her cousin’s son received a terminal cancer diagnosis when he was 13. That’s when everything changed for her. Gwen Connected with Brian Moorman, the former Bills Punter, who started P.U.N.T…

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"Because I Can Hear Your Organs" with Medical Intuitive Marie Manuchehri, RN 39:30

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Stephen interviews renowned healer Marie Manuchehri, RN — a medium and gifted intuitive, live before an audience of 425. Marie describes her extraordinary ability to “hear” people’s organs speak, tuning into the energy of the liver, kidneys, stomach, heart—translating their subtle messages and offing solutions. Then she offered a gallery reading to…

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E51 - Liz Quinn - Writer - Podcast host (Healing Hearts podcast) - Grieving mom 43:22

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Liz Quinn is a writer, podcast host, and grieving mom who shares her story to help others feel less alone in theirs. After losing her daughter Alivia, and later both of her parents, Liz turned to writing and creating community as a way to process her grief and honor their memory. She is the host of the Healing Hearts Podcast, and a co-author of Sto…

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E50 - Kimberly Koland - Mental Health advocate - GriefShare leader - widow from death by suicide 1:01:35

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From Kim: I am a mother, teacher, speaker, writer and grief educator who tries to be a merchant of hope in this world as well as work hard as an advocate to draw awareness to grief, trauma, mental health and suicide prevention. Let's connect & collaborate! Kim on Substack: https://substack.com/@hopefullykimberly Kim on Instagram: https://www.instag…

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E49 - Kristina Amelong - Author of 'What My Brother Knew' 49:59

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Kristina Amelong’s powerful memoir, “What My Brother Knew” (She Writes Press, May 27, 2025) begins with a chilling prophecy — her brother Jay's precise prediction of his own tragic death — and unfolds into a profound exploration of grief, healing, self-discovery and spiritual awakening. As a boy, Jay Amelong predicted the accident that caused his d…

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Lessons From the Almost Dead, with Gregory Shushan, Ph.D 40:33

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Filmmaker Stephen Berkley sits down with Dr. Gregory Shushan, the world's leading authority on Near-Death Experiences across cultures and throughout history. He has some stories to tell, and they are definitely revelatory! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Dr. Shushan can …

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E48 - Tessa Marshall - ThisWasThem.co.uk - Gifting memories to bereaved children 52:24

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Tessa says; "I am happy to discuss my experience of losing a parent, and growing up with grief. I feel that that experience made me who I am. It made me empathetic, self sufficient and determined. Founding my business gave me a purpose and a channel to help others. Many clients have reported back that they felt a lift in their own grief, knowing th…

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448 What Happened at an After-Death Connection Retreat in Upstate NY 39:04

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Kelly Daugherty and April Hannah, seasoned mental health clinicians with a combined 44 years of experience, have come together as motherless daughters to help others heal the deep sadness of grief. Inspired by the loss of their own mothers, they specialize in a transformative EMDR-based therapy known as Induced After-Death Communication. Through on…

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E47 - Heather Taylor - Grief is the New Normal 45:41

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Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, is a licensed counseling psychologist, grief specialist, and the founder of Grief is the New Normal Psychological Services. She is also the host of the Grief is the New Normal podcast and the creator of the Professional Grief Collective—an initiative focused on equipping clinicians with the tools and confidence to better s…

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Conscious Disruptors: Dr. Terri Daniel & Brian D. Smith 44:27

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What does it mean to be spiritual in times of crisis? Stephen challenges Dr. Terri Daniel and Brian D. Smith on their "Sacred Activism," a risk they both are taking as spiritual leaders speaking out in defense of fundamental human rights. For the post-interview Q&A, go to https://youtu.be/lJLp4hVTKEQ ________________________________________________…

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E46 - Annah Elizabeth - The Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing 53:56

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Annah is creator of The Five Facets® Philosophy on Healing, a revolutionary program that helps you live your best life, even in the face of adversity. She is a transformation and spiritual coach; a published author, TEDx, keynote and community speaker; an energy medicine practitioner and teacher, and an international medium. Annah’s coaching, works…

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E45 - Omar Perez - Amazing Near-Death Experience & visit with his daughter Khloe 1:02:20

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An episode you shouldn't miss! Omar Perez is a regular guy who has suffered one of life's greatest losses but has also had one of lifes most remarkable experiences. This is the most genuine testimony that I have ever heard of a near-death experience. Check it out to see if you agree. Helping Fathers Heal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelpingFath…

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E44 - Jeff Abbott - Signs Dreams and Bullets 1:00:54

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Jeff M. Abbott lives with his wife, daughter and rescue dog in southern California, and is the author of Signs Dreams and Bullets. A transformational story of healing and discovering hidden in grief are great gifts of change and growth. An expansion of love I didn't know existed. Your relationship with your loved one isn’t over; it can become even …

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Manifesting Your Reality (with Ray Catania) 47:54

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A riveting conversation with metaphysical teacher Ray Catania, an atheist who died, experienced the afterlife, and then chose to embrace the spiritual path that called him. Don't miss this wide-awakening episode! ______________________________________________________________________ - Ray Catania can be found here: https://www.raycatania.com/ - Ray…

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Life is But a Dream, For Real! (with Paul Levy) 50:33

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Author Paul Levy shakes the very ground beneath our feet with his revelations about the true nature of reality. In his talk, he invites us to peer through the quantum lens, where the material world flickers in and out of existence with every passing moment. Reality, it turns out, is not fixed—but fluid, responsive, and alive. And if we awaken toget…

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Psychologist on the Edge 43:30

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In this timely conversation, Dr. Amy Robbins — a clinical psychologist and medium, reveals the beginning of a movement transforming the field of psychology. Amy is pioneering the integration of traditional psychological principles with spiritual and intuitive practices, creating a new paradigm that honors both science and soul. We explore how mediu…