Near-Death Experiences and Past-Life Memories: Inside UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies with Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD (Episode 168)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
Release Date: 01/13/2026
ITC and EVP: Real-Time Spirit Communication with Staticom 3.0 | Tony Rathman (Episode 170)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
ITC and EVP researcher Tony Rathman explains Staticom 3.0 and real-time spirit communication. Instrumental Transcommunication (ITC) and Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) are often dismissed as noise or coincidence, but this episode explores why some researchers believe the evidence goes much further. Tony Rathman, an ITC researcher and creator of the Staticom 3.0 system, explains the difference between EVP and ITC, how real-time two-way communication is said to work, and why he moved away from radio-based methods toward white-noise and closed-circuit systems designed to remove common skeptical...
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Akashic Records, Past Lives & Life Purpose | Krista Rauschenberg (Episode 169)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
Akashic Records readings are used to explore past lives, relationships, life purpose, and emotional blocks, and this episode breaks down how that information is accessed and applied for healing and clarity. Liz speaks with Krista Rauschenberg, an Akashic Records Facilitator and Certified Breathwork Practitioner, about how the Akashic Records are described as an energetic record of the soul and how people use them for self-discovery, decision-making, and spiritual healing. They discuss how Akashic Breathwork helps release emotional blockages, reduce stress, and realign the body and nervous...
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Near-Death Experiences and Past-Life Memories: Inside UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies with Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD (Episode 168)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
Near-death experiences and past-life memories are often dismissed, yet at the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies they are examined using rigorous psychiatric and neuroscience research methods. In this episode, Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD, Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at UVA, explains how near-death experiences are defined and measured in scientific research, why many experiencers struggle after returning, and what decades of data suggest about consciousness beyond the brain. The conversation also explores children who report...
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The NDE Zone at The Omega Institute | Mark Anthony, JD the Psychic Explorer
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
In this bonus episode, Mark Anthony, JD returns to the show to share details about a special virtual event he is hosting with the Omega Institute called Mark Anthony, known as the Psychic Explorer, explains what near-death experiences really are, how consciousness operates beyond the physical body, and what happens in the space between this world and the other side. We talk about the science, patterns, and shared features of NDEs, spirit communication, and why understanding these experiences can be deeply healing, especially for those navigating grief. We also discuss what...
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Oracle Cards, Manifesting & Intuition | Colette Baron-Reid (Episode 167)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
What happens when you blend intuition and creativity to help shape the life you want? Learn from someone whose insights have repeatedly proven true. In this episode, Colette Baron-Reid joins WTF Just Happened?!: All About the Afterlife. No Woo. for a grounded, fun conversation about intuition, oracle cards, manifestation, recovery, and taking real action to create change. Colette shares her personal journey from addiction and recovery to building a globally respected body of work around intuition and creativity. She also shares verified and surprising moments where intuitive and mediumistic...
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CIA Scientist Behind the Secret Government Psychic Spy Program | Dale E. Graff of STARGATE Project (Episode 166)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
What happens when the U.S. government secretly investigates psychic abilities for intelligence and national security? In this episode, Dale E. Graff, former CIA-linked scientist and director of the now-declassified STARGATE Project shares firsthand insight into the government’s remote viewing and psychic spy program that operated for decades during the Cold War. Dale explains how remote viewing was used to gather intelligence, locate targets, and support high-level operations, including missing persons cases and international security threats. He discusses precognition, dream-state psi,...
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University-Researched Psychic Medium: Inside the UVA Studies | Joe Perreta (Bonus)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
University-Researched Psychic Medium: Inside the UVA Studies | Joe Perreta (Bonus) What happens when a psychic medium is tested inside a Faraday cage—under strict lab conditions designed to eliminate sensory cues and rule out “normal” information channels? In this bonus episode, Joe Perreta returns to share the behind-the-scenes story of participating in research with the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), including what it was like being wired up for brain mapping, locked into a high-security Faraday cage, and asked to deliver evidential information on a...
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Near-Life Experiences, Trauma, and Spiritual Awakening | Justin L. Shaw (Episode 165)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
Near-Life Experiences, Trauma, and Spiritual Awakening | Justin L. Shaw (Episode 165) What happens when a life-altering moment forces you to confront trauma, mortality, and meaning all at once? In this episode, explores near-life experiences, trauma, and spiritual awakening. Unlike near-death experiences, a near-life experience occurs when someone comes face-to-face with death without crossing over—and must integrate the psychological, emotional, and spiritual impact while still fully alive. Justin shares how trauma, addiction, and recovery became catalysts for awakening, how altered states...
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Madi Murphy vs. Starbucks: How an Astrologer Took on a Corporate Giant — and Won (Bonus)
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
How did astrologer Madi Murphy take on Starbucks and win? In this bonus episode, she reveals the true story behind the trademark battle and her surprising victory. Guest: Madi Murphy of Author of Host of Podcast My Books + Offerings: | Full notes on In this bonus episode, Madi shares the real story behind her fight with a corporate giant and how she ultimately protected her brand and came out victorious. We break down the emotional, legal, and strategic steps she had to take, what creators often don’t know about trademark battles, and how intuition and astrology...
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The Future of American Democracy: Astrologer Madi Murphy on What’s Next Episode 164
WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
What does astrology reveal about the future of American democracy? Astrologer Madi Murphy breaks down the powerful political and collective cycles shaping what’s coming next. Guest: Madi Murphy of Author of Host of Podcast My Books + Offerings: | Full notes on What’s next for American democracy — and how bad could things get? Astrologer Madi Murphy returns to break down the major energetic, political, and cultural cycles shaping the United States as we head into a period of unprecedented upheaval and transformation. In this episode, we explore the astrology behind...
info_outlineNear-death experiences and past-life memories are often dismissed, yet at the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies they are examined using rigorous psychiatric and neuroscience research methods.
In this episode, Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD, Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at UVA, explains how near-death experiences are defined and measured in scientific research, why many experiencers struggle after returning, and what decades of data suggest about consciousness beyond the brain.
The conversation also explores children who report past-life memories, how cases are investigated, what makes a case verifiable, why many children stop talking about these memories in early childhood, and what long-term follow-up studies reveal. Skepticism, academic stigma, and why this research is gaining broader attention are also discussed.
A grounded, science-first discussion of near-death experiences, past-life memories, grief, and what the evidence actually shows.
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