WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo.
All about the afterlife without the "woo." This show is hosted by Liz, a sciencey-skeptic who delves into exploring evidence of an afterlife, asking skeptical but open-minded questions of psychic mediums, scientific researchers, and ordinary people who have had inexplicable experiences. *NOTE: WE HEARD YOU. SOUND ISSUES ARE FIXED*
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His Life Changed When His Dad Woke Up from Dementia for Two Days | Dan Cohen (Episode 180)
04/22/2026
His Life Changed When His Dad Woke Up from Dementia for Two Days | Dan Cohen (Episode 180)
Dan Cohen, host of Awakenings in Real Life podcast and author, shares how his father had a two-day awakening from severe dementia after pneumonia treatment, becoming 90% himself again and delivering a message that changed how Dan views consciousness and what dementia patients might still understand. Dan's father developed dementia after a stroke at 75 and progressed through all seven stages over 10 years. He became nonverbal, incontinent, needed help with everything, had no short term memory. Then in 2015, after antibiotics and steroids for pneumonia, something unexpected happened. For two days, he became himself again. He recalled specific details about his grandchildren's lives that happened during his dementia. He had conversations nobody thought possible. He asked for things he hadn't asked for in a decade. Dan's brother videotaped him toward the end of those two days and asked what he was happy about. His father's answer became the foundation for Dan's entire mission. This wasn't terminal lucidity since it happened eight months before death, not hours or days. No medical explanation exists. Dan's brother, a doctor, searched for answers but colleagues and neurologists had never seen this in 30 years of practice. Dan shares the profound lessons of acceptance and inclusion for dementia patients, how small acts of kindness can transform lives, and why we should give living eulogies. Liz and Dan discuss whether consciousness might be less dependent on the brain than we've been raised to believe and what this awakening might mean for our understanding of awareness during dementia. Guest: Dan Cohen Podcast: Awakenings in Real Life Book: Awakenings in Real Life Website: Newsletter | More at:
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Psychic Teacher on Extraterrestrials and Do Trans Souls Choose Gender | Victoria Pippo (Episode 179)
04/14/2026
Psychic Teacher on Extraterrestrials and Do Trans Souls Choose Gender | Victoria Pippo (Episode 179)
Victoria Pippo, psychic development teacher and founder of Sovereign Healer school, shares how she channels extraterrestrials from multiple dimensions, why souls choose their gender across lifetimes, and the grounding practices that prevent spiritual psychosis. Victoria's psychic journey began when her grandfather came through in meditation with the unmistakable scent of campfire and went to verify if this checked out. Soon she was channeling interdimensional beings including extraterrestrials who revealed their origins and why they're fascinated by Earth's evolution. She explains how most humans carry hybrid extraterrestrial DNA, what different dimensions actually mean, and why lower dimensional entities feed off human trauma. Her fiancé Hayden met Victoria as a woman, then transitioned to male a year into their relationship. Through past life regression, Hayden researched his gender and roles in previous lives to better undestand why he came as a woman this time. This lifetime, he chose to incarnate as female for 25 years before finding his truth at exactly age 25, which ended up being signifcant. Victoria shares how souls make conscious choices about gender expression across multiple lifetimes and Liz and Victoria disciss the research showing why children may be remembering past life gender when they insist they're different from their assigned sex. Victoria explains how sheteaches the four spiritual hygiene practices, grounding, shielding, protecting, and cleansing, that allow psychics to discern truth from projection without losing connection to physical reality. Guest: Victoria Pippo Website: | More at:
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Her Son Died + Taught Her a System to Talk to Him Daily | Kim Hodous (Episode 178)
04/07/2026
Her Son Died + Taught Her a System to Talk to Him Daily | Kim Hodous (Episode 178)
Kim Hodous, happiness speaker and author of Beyond Grief, shares how she connects daily with her son Rob through automatic writing after losing him at 29, the profound messages he shares about the other side, and the system he gave her to teach other mothers to connect with their children who have passed. After losing her daughter Chelsea to leukemia 30 years ago and receiving white rock signs everywhere she went, Kim was a happiness speaker for 15 years when she got the devastating call that Rob had died. That night in a hotel room stranded in a snowstorm, Rob came through apologizing and saying he was embarrassed. A month later, her psychic friend told her to open her computer the next morning and he'd be there. Kim started typing and Rob's words poured through, and he hasn't stopped communicating since. Rob shared that the greatest relief was being free from torment, that love is all there is on the other side, and everyone has equal access to the light regardless of what they did in life. He explained he can be in multiple places instantly, that Chelsea reincarnated but her eternal soul remains available, and he's been helping souls cross over including children from the Uvalde shooting. He revealed he pushed Kim's car into a tree and broke her friend Donna's leg in Italy because both would have died otherwise, demonstrating how inconvenient events often save us from worse outcomes. A year after his death, Rob came to Kim in a waking dream more real than physical reality to give her one last hug and deliver news that he was giving her a system called OSCAR to teach other mothers to connect with their children. Kim explains anyone can do automatic writing without being psychic or a medium, and our loved ones are banging on the veil waiting to communicate. Guest: Kim Hodous Website: Book: Beyond Grief: How a Son's Afterlife Connection Transformed a Mother's Loss into a Remarkable Spiritual Journey - | More at:
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A 2-Year Spiritually Transformative Experience: Seeing Light in Everyone | Rebecca Kastl (Episode 177)
03/31/2026
A 2-Year Spiritually Transformative Experience: Seeing Light in Everyone | Rebecca Kastl (Episode 177)
Rebecca Kastl, pediatric speech pathologist and healer, shares her profound two-year spiritually transformative experience that began when she had a spontaneous spiritual awakening while journaling at age 26. After surviving sexual trauma at 13 and spending years healing, Rebecca saw a beautiful light over her bed that looked into her heart, spoke to her, and changed everything. For the next two years, Rebecca saw glowing white light emanating from every person she encountered, had psychic dreams that accurately predicted a car accident and carbon monoxide poisoning with verifiable details, witnessed alternate timelines of her life, experienced a spontaneous life review feeling her sister's emotions in her body, and sensed the eclipse's energy physically. She remained fully functional as a Columbia graduate student while living between two worlds, until a vivid dream ended the experience and left her searching for meaning in the woods for years. Rebecca explains the difference between her soul and personality, why language for these experiences is limited by societal upbringing, how trauma opened her to spiritual reality despite being raised by an MD father with a PhD in biochemistry and a psychologist mother, what it means to see light in everyone, and why she now offers sacred soul sessions helping others heal and reconnect with their inner light. Guest: Rebecca Kastl Website: Book: Daily Moments with the Angels: A Year of Messages for Hope and Healing Instagram: | More at:
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How Manifesting Transformed a Homeless Addict Into a Thriving Entrepreneur | Betty Guadagno (Bonus)
03/26/2026
How Manifesting Transformed a Homeless Addict Into a Thriving Entrepreneur | Betty Guadagno (Bonus)
Betty Guadagno, former homeless addict turned manifesting teacher, reveals how she used the Law of Attraction to rebuild her life from rock bottom and shares practical techniques for manifesting money, relationships, and abundance. Betty shares her transformation from drug addiction, homelessness, and prostitution to becoming a manifesting workshop leader after a life-changing near death experience. She explains why manifesting is not toxic positivity or bypassing real emotions, the difference between manifesting and mindset, and how the universe works as an echo chamber responding to your vibration. Betty breaks down the chakra system and which affirmations work best for different goals (I am, I feel, I have, I love, I speak, I see, I know), why money is the energy of love and not evil, and how to dismantle poverty consciousness and limiting beliefs around wealth. We discuss her concrete manifestation story of manifesting her first apartment with the exact amount needed appearing in her tax return, why you cannot fake your vibes or trick the universe, how to start with small manifestations like a Snickers bar to build confidence, the importance of taking action alongside visualization, why detachment from outcome is essential, and how rejection is redirection to something better. Betty explains why fear blocks manifestation, how to identify which chakra to use for affirmations, the power of writing things down with a pen, and why your romantic partners are spiritual mirrors showing you your own wounds. Guest: Betty Guadagno Instagram: YouTube: | More at:
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What a Paranormal Investigator Discovered After His Own Near Death Experience | AJ Capasso (Episode 176)
03/24/2026
What a Paranormal Investigator Discovered After His Own Near Death Experience | AJ Capasso (Episode 176)
AJ Capasso, paranormal investigator and near death experiencer, shares his journey from opioid addiction and 12 overdoses to founding an international paranormal podcast and investigating the mysteries of the afterlife. AJ survived a profound near death experience after his final overdose in 2014 during the opioid epidemic. He describes leaving his body, standing above two paramedics working on him, and being able to simultaneously exist in multiple places just by thought. He experienced a life review where he felt the pain he caused others through their eyes, traveled through hyperspace passing stars, and arrived at a vibrant landscape with colors he'd never seen, extinct animals like wooly mammoths, creatures that don't exist on Earth, and angels of all different sizes. A being of pure light 9-10 feet tall told him it wasn't his time before he was pulled back into his body when paramedics used the paddles. After his NDE, AJ developed abilities to feel energy and presences in rooms, sense what people were feeling (hunger, anger, sadness), and feel crystals vibrating in his hand. He founded Coventry Circle Paranormal and launched Talking with the Source, an international podcast featuring paranormal teams, researchers, and experiencers from around the world. His most mind-blowing evidence includes a spirit box session where his friend's deceased wife predicted a future Mother's Day event six weeks in advance with impossible accuracy, and another session predicting a blood disease diagnosis two days before doctors discovered it. Guest: AJ Capasso Podcast Host and Founder of Talking with the Source + Paranormal Investigator | More at:
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One Spot Left: Join a Private Virtual Salon - Mediumship, Science & Afterlife Evidence
03/19/2026
One Spot Left: Join a Private Virtual Salon - Mediumship, Science & Afterlife Evidence
There is one spot available in an upcoming private virtual salon and I would love for you to join us! This is an intimate event capped at five people, where a scientifically certified psychic medium conducts live readings for every person and Liz walks the group through in-depth scientific evidence for an afterlife — focusing on data, research, and personal experiences that changed her mind and made her think, as a science-minded skeptic, that there is actually an afterlife. What's included: A live group reading by a scientifically certified psychic medium, plus a talk by Liz on the science behind afterlife research. Five guests maximum, so every attendee has the opportunity to be reached. Cost: $200 per person Date is TBD and will be confirmed with the group. To claim your spot or ask questions, email
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Neuroscientist on Life After Death and Intuition | Marjorie Woollacott, Ph.D. (Episode 175)
03/17/2026
Neuroscientist on Life After Death and Intuition | Marjorie Woollacott, Ph.D. (Episode 175)
Marjorie Woollacott, PhD, a neuroscientist and emeritus professor at the University of Oregon, shares her journey from materialist scientist to consciousness researcher and her work on telepathy in children with nonspeaking autism, terminal lucidity, and near death experiences. Dr. Woollacott was a strict materialist who believed the brain creates consciousness until a meditation initiation changed everything. She describes feeling a current of electricity flow from her forehead to her heart, radiating pure joy and love throughout her body. Her worldview shifted overnight, though it took 25 years to integrate her neuroscience career with her meditation practice. She explains how she lived a double life, kicking her husband under the table at dinner parties when he'd mention energy healing, terrified of losing credibility with colleagues. We discuss her research on telepathy in nonspeaking autistic children, including a boy who typed five digit numbers with 99% accuracy by reading his mother's mind (compared to 5% above chance in typical adults). She addresses skeptics' concerns about agency and facilitated communication, explaining the rigorous controls in current studies. Dr. Woollacott shares her work on terminal lucidity, where people with severe dementia or brain damage regain full consciousness in their final hours, recognizing loved ones and saying goodbye before dying peacefully. She describes how this phenomenon challenges materialist neuroscience since damaged brains should not produce lucid consciousness. The conversation covers Dr. Bettina Peyton's near death experience during childbirth when her heart stopped and she watched the resuscitation team save her life despite having her eyes taped shut. Marjorie explains how meditation and NDEs reduce neural filters (the default mode network, reticular activating system, language centers) that normally limit our awareness, allowing expanded consciousness and psi abilities. She discusses Ian Stevenson's reincarnation research, birthmark cases that match past life wounds, and why consciousness creating the body makes more sense than genes alone. Guest: Marjorie Woollacott, PhD | More at:
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Develop Your Psychic Abilities Through Fun + Competition | Hakim Isler, Psi Games Creator (Episode 174)
03/03/2026
Develop Your Psychic Abilities Through Fun + Competition | Hakim Isler, Psi Games Creator (Episode 174)
Hakim Isler, creator of the Psi Games, reveals how anyone can develop psychic abilities through competitive training and why the next generation holds the key to humanity's evolution. Hakim shares his journey from ninja martial arts (ninjutsu, the art of perseverance) to military psychological operations, then remote viewing and Mindsight training with legendary remote viewers Paul Smith, Joe McMoneagle, and Dale Graff. He explains the difference between remote viewing (perceiving information at a distance) and Mindsight (seeing through blindfolds), why his best remote viewing happened when stressed and rushed (not calm and meditative), and Ingo Swann's principle: "You should be able to remote view in a foxhole." We discuss the Psi Games, a cross-generational conference featuring lectures, workshops, and tournament-style competitions in remote viewing, dowsing, and Mindsight. Hakim describes Dahlia's perfect Mindsight run in under one minute that earned a standing ovation and inspired hundreds to start training, and how the event grew from 100 to 620 attendees in year one. The conversation covers Hakim's childhood experiences (walking at eight months as a sign for his mother to leave abuse, predicting lottery numbers at nine, declaring he'd become a ninja and fulfilling that prophecy 12 years later), his out-of-body experience receiving messages about protecting planets from low vibrational entities, why ethical mentorship matters for young people developing psi abilities, and his palm leaf reading confirming past life experiences. This episode is for anyone interested in developing psychic abilities, parents noticing unusual abilities in children, or those seeking practical psi training. Guest: Hakim Isler Psi Games 2026: July 31-Aug 2, Charlotte, NC | | LinkTree: | More at:
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Your Pet Is Trying to Talk to You… Here’s How to Listen | Animal Communicator Olivia LaBarre (Episode 173)
02/25/2026
Your Pet Is Trying to Talk to You… Here’s How to Listen | Animal Communicator Olivia LaBarre (Episode 173)
Olivia LaBarre, animal communicator and Reiki practitioner, reveals how animals communicate with us—both while living and after they've passed. She explains how she receives messages from animals (visual images, physical sensations, emotions, and "just knowing"), why animal communication comes more clearly than human mediumship, and how wild animals communicate differently than companion animals. Olivia shares remarkable verified readings: Tinkerbelle the cat who sent circus tent images (her guardian had a circus tent tattoo, photo sets, and passed them daily going to cancer treatments), and a cat in spirit who promised to send another cat to the yard—then a mountain lion appeared, made eye contact, groomed itself, and visited for days. We also discuss Enzo, the spirited white dog with congestive heart failure who told his grieving family to stop anticipatory mourning and have fun together—leading to the best summer of their lives before he peacefully transitioned on his 15th gotcha day anniversary. The conversation covers how animals understand death and aren't afraid of it, why they're okay with you getting new pets after they pass (and often help you find them), whether our deceased animals are together on the other side, signs from animals in spirit, and practical tips for communicating with your own pets. Olivia also explains Reiki for animals, how it's helped cats with congestive heart failure improve unexpectedly, and the beautiful experience of being energetically connected with animals as they transition (sparkles, bright colors, feelings of freedom). This episode is for anyone grieving a pet, wanting to communicate with living or deceased animals, or curious about the bond that transcends death. Guest: Olivia LaBarre Animal Communicator & Reiki Practitioner Website: Instagram: My Books + Offerings: | More at: Events: April 17th - April 19th Crown Plaza Ft Myers Gulf Coast 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers
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Amplify Your Intuition at The Omega Institute | Karen Bell, Channeler + Clairvoyant
02/19/2026
Amplify Your Intuition at The Omega Institute | Karen Bell, Channeler + Clairvoyant
Karen Bell, internationally recognized clairvoyant and channeler, joins the show to discuss her upcoming Omega Institute workshop, . She explains how to distinguish genuine intuitive guidance from protective anxiety patterns, why intuition manifests differently for different people (visual, auditory, or physical sensations), and why reducing stress is essential for accessing clear decision-making. Karen shares her story of closing a successful Etsy shop to follow an illogical nudge that led to channeling Sarai, a non-physical being who now informs her teaching. We discuss how intuition feels persistent and gentle (unlike urgent fear-based thoughts), why your body is a psychic instrument that constantly signals what feels aligned, and how to create calm in your nervous system to hear your inner wisdom clearly. The conversation covers practical tools for recognizing your unique intuitive voice, why people get stuck not in receiving guidance but in trusting and acting on it, and who should attend the workshop (anyone who overthinks, second-guesses, or struggles to take action on their guidance). This episode is for anyone navigating major life transitions, questioning career or relationships, feeling disconnected from their intuition, or wanting to develop a deeper relationship with their inner knowing. March 4, 2026, 7-9pm EST Follow Karen Bell: | | 49 years of wisdom. Where transformation becomes real . Where community feels like coming home. Wherever you are on life’s journey, Omega meets you there. Retreat. Renew. Rhinebeck, NY. My Books + Offerings: | More at:
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Unlock Your Dreams: Precognition, Life Guidance & What Your Dreams Reveal | Bonnie Buckner, PhD (Episode 172)
02/17/2026
Unlock Your Dreams: Precognition, Life Guidance & What Your Dreams Reveal | Bonnie Buckner, PhD (Episode 172)
What does it mean when you dream in a language you don't speak or share a dream with your dog? Dr. Bonnie Buckner, author of The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life and founder of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery, explores the mysterious aspects of dreaming—including how to recognize when a deceased loved one is actually visiting versus appearing as a dream character. We explore her family's dream story (her grandmother taught her father to find a lost knife through dreaming), how to distinguish regular dreams from premonitory dreams and visitation dreams, and why handwriting versus typing matters (spell-check ruins dream analysis). Dr. Buckner shares a case where a client's dream revealed she didn't want either job offer—she wanted to open her own practice (and did, successfully), why she dreamed in fluent German and Hebrew for over a year despite not speaking either language, and how dreams feel different when you're actually connecting with a deceased loved one. We also cover dream incubation techniques for major decisions, why staying in your body expands dreaming capacity, shared dreams between people and pets, and practical steps to remember and work with your dreams. This conversation is for anyone navigating grief seeking visitation dreams, struggling with major life decisions, or curious about the mysterious aspects of consciousness that dreams reveal. Guest: Dr. Bonnie Buckner, Creative Dreamwork Expert Book: The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life Website: Institute: My Books + Offerings: | More at: Events: Amplify Your Intuition with Karen Bell - Omega Institute virtual event, March 4, 7-9pm EST - Register at
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UVA Neuroscientist Reveals Her Take On The Telepathy Tapes | Marina Weiler, PhD (Episode 171)
02/08/2026
UVA Neuroscientist Reveals Her Take On The Telepathy Tapes | Marina Weiler, PhD (Episode 171)
Can consciousness exist independently of the brain? Dr. Marina Weiler, Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS), shares research on mediumship, out-of-body experiences, remote viewing, and non-speaking children with psychic abilities. A neuroscientist specializing in consciousness studies, Dr. Weiler explains how rigorous scientific methods are being used to investigate phenomena suggesting the mind operates beyond the physical brain. We discuss the award-winning Bigelow Institute research on Brazilian medium Chico Xavier, who produced over 500 books and 10,000 letters attributed to deceased individuals despite only elementary school education. Dr. Weiler shares current DOPS studies using EEG and eye-tracking technology to investigate out-of-body experiences and telepathy in non-speaking individuals. She describes veridical cases including a three-year-old who accurately reported what his parents were doing while asleep in another room, and addresses the controversy surrounding The Telepathy Tapes podcast. A grounded conversation about consciousness research, afterlife evidence, grief, and what decades of scientific investigation reveals about survival after death. Guest: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, Division of Perceptual Studies, University of Virginia Follow DOPS: My Books + Offerings: | More at: Events: Amplify Your Intuition with Karen Bell - Omega Institute virtual event, March 4, 7-9pm EST - Register at
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ITC and EVP: Real-Time Spirit Communication with Staticom 3.0 | Tony Rathman (Episode 170)
02/03/2026
ITC and EVP: Real-Time Spirit Communication with Staticom 3.0 | Tony Rathman (Episode 170)
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 objections. Tony shares how he went from skeptic to researcher after recording direct, relevant voice responses during early investigations, and how years of testing led to clearer, longer, and more interactive communication. We discuss consciousness beyond the brain, why voices appear to follow consistent rules, why future predictions are not given, and what this research suggests about survival of consciousness after death. A grounded conversation on ITC, EVP, spirit communication, grief, consciousness, and the implications this research could have for science, religion, and how we understand life after death. Guest: Tony Rathman Website: My Books + Offerings: | More at:
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Akashic Records, Past Lives & Life Purpose | Krista Rauschenberg (Episode 169)
01/27/2026
Akashic Records, Past Lives & Life Purpose | Krista Rauschenberg (Episode 169)
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 system, along with big questions listeners often ask, including first-life souls, reincarnating with the same people, soul groups, animals in soul families, and how future possibilities appear during readings. A grounded conversation on Akashic Records, breathwork, intuition, consciousness, grief, and healing, with real examples of how this work shows up in everyday life. My Books + Offerings: | More at: Guest: Akashic Records Facilitator | Certified Breathwork Practitioner Website: Podcast:
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Near-Death Experiences and Past-Life Memories: Inside UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies with Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD (Episode 168)
01/13/2026
Near-Death Experiences and Past-Life Memories: Inside UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies with Marieta Pehlivanova, PhD (Episode 168)
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 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. My Books + Offerings: | More at: Guest: Follow DOPS: | |
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The NDE Zone at The Omega Institute | Mark Anthony, JD the Psychic Explorer
01/08/2026
The NDE Zone at The Omega Institute | Mark Anthony, JD the Psychic Explorer
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 attendees can expect from the event, including how near-death experiences relate to mediumship, deathbed visions, and expanded states of awareness, all presented in a grounded, engaging, and accessible way. The NDE Zone will be held January 28 from 7pm to 9pm Eastern and is hosted by the Omega Institute. The event is virtual and open to anyone interested in near-death experiences, consciousness, and evidence of life beyond the physical body. Learn more and register at Mark Anthony: | | | 49 years of wisdom. Where transformation becomes real . Where community feels like coming home. Wherever you are on life’s journey, Omega meets you there. Retreat. Renew. Rhinebeck, NY. My Books + Offerings: | More at:
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Oracle Cards, Manifesting & Intuition | Colette Baron-Reid (Episode 167)
01/06/2026
Oracle Cards, Manifesting & Intuition | Colette Baron-Reid (Episode 167)
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 information proved to be accurate, including details about loved ones who have passed away. She is clear that manifesting is not about sitting back and wishing. It requires personal responsibility, discernment, and tangible steps in the real world. Guest: Colette Baron-Reid, Intuitive Medium Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, and personal transformation thought leader. My Books + Offerings: | More at: Follow Colette Baron-Reid: | | | Book: , Illustrator Events
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CIA Scientist Behind the Secret Government Psychic Spy Program | Dale E. Graff of STARGATE Project (Episode 166)
12/30/2025
CIA Scientist Behind the Secret Government Psychic Spy Program | Dale E. Graff of STARGATE Project (Episode 166)
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, consciousness beyond space and time, and why these phenomena challenged conventional science. This conversation explores what STARGATE actually did, why it was shut down, what skeptics misunderstand, and what this research suggests about human consciousness, intuition, and survival beyond death. My Books + Offerings: | More at: Guest: Dale E. Graff — Former Chief of the STARGATE Project, physicist, and author of Tracks in the Psychic Wilderness and River Dreams Follow Dale E Graff Events
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University-Researched Psychic Medium: Inside the UVA Studies | Joe Perreta (Bonus)
12/29/2025
University-Researched Psychic Medium: Inside the UVA Studies | Joe Perreta (Bonus)
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 timed “receive/report” protocol with no sitter feedback. Joe also explains why this setup was harder than a typical reading, what stayed the same about how the information came through, and the surprising “drop-in” moments that appeared to be meant for people working in the lab. My Books + Offerings: | More at: Guest: (Psychic Medium; Certified) Follow Joe: | | Follow DOPS: | | Follow Forever Family Foundation: | |
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Near-Life Experiences, Trauma, and Spiritual Awakening | Justin L. Shaw (Episode 165)
12/23/2025
Near-Life Experiences, Trauma, and Spiritual Awakening | Justin L. Shaw (Episode 165)
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 of consciousness reshape identity and purpose, and why healing is rarely linear. This conversation focuses on lived experience rather than belief, examining self-worth, consciousness, and meaning after profound disruption. My Books + Offerings: | More at: Guest: Follow Justin: | Events
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Madi Murphy vs. Starbucks: How an Astrologer Took on a Corporate Giant — and Won (Bonus)
12/18/2025
Madi Murphy vs. Starbucks: How an Astrologer Took on a Corporate Giant — and Won (Bonus)
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 helped guide her through one of the most unexpected challenges of her career. In this episode, we discuss: • Why Starbucks targeted her brand • How she navigated a legal fight as a creator and small business owner • What astrologers, entrepreneurs, and podcasters should know about trademarks • The emotional and practical realities of standing up to a major corporation • How Madi won — and what her victory means for other creators If you’re a spiritual entrepreneur, content creator, small business owner, or someone protecting a mission-driven brand, this story offers powerful insight and inspiration. Madi Murphy is the co-founder of CosmicRX, a moon-powered community helping millions of people learn the art of birth chart interpretation and delivering digestible doses of cosmic know-how directly to your phone and email inbox. As Head Witch in Charge, she is committed to democratizing everyday magic and making foundational cosmic tools available to everyone. She also hosts the community's podcast, CosmicRX Radio. Madi works as a leadership coach, was named one of the top 100 wellness luminaries by Well + Good... Follow Madi Murphy: | | |
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The Future of American Democracy: Astrologer Madi Murphy on What’s Next Episode 164
12/16/2025
The Future of American Democracy: Astrologer Madi Murphy on What’s Next Episode 164
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 the 2024–2026 transits, what they mean for the political landscape, and how individuals can stay grounded, informed, and prepared during turbulent collective shifts. In this episode, we discuss: • The astrological transits influencing American politics right now • Why the U.S. is entering a destabilizing but pivotal evolutionary cycle • What astrology suggests about democracy, leadership, and social conflict • How to navigate fear, uncertainty, and collective trauma • What everyday people can do to stay centered and empowered • The difference between prediction, probability, and free will Madi offers grounded, non-woo guidance on how to work with these energies without bypassing the very real risks and challenges ahead. If you’ve been wondering what the future holds for the United States — and how to emotionally and spiritually prepare — this episode provides clarity, context, and tools for resilience. About Madi Murphy: Madi Murphy is an astrologer, author, creator, and co-founder of CosmicRX, known for bridging cosmic insight with grounded, practical, real-world guidance. She is the host of CosmicRX Radio and a leadership coach named one of Well+Good’s Top 100 Wellness Luminaries. Follow Madi Murphy: | | |
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Losing a Parent Young with Carla Fernandez of The Dinner Party Episode 163
12/09/2025
Losing a Parent Young with Carla Fernandez of The Dinner Party Episode 163
What does it mean to lose a parent young — and how does that shape identity, adulthood, relationships, and grief? Carla Fernandez, author of Renegade Grief and cofounder of The Dinner Party, shares what she’s learned from supporting thousands of young grievers. Guest: , Author of and Cofounder of My Books + Offerings: | Full notes on Carla Fernandez is the Author of Renegade Grief: A Guide to the Wild Ride of Life After Loss andCofounder of The Dinner Party which was named by Buzzfeed as the #1 thing to do when grieving. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • How losing a parent young shapes identity and emotional development • The best and worst things people say to someone in grief • Whether Carla believes in an afterlife • How Carla stays connected to her dad • What happened when Carla received a medium reading • Why early grief often goes unrecognized or misunderstood • The long-term impact on relationships, attachment, and adulthood • How community-based grief support helps people heal • The origin and purpose of The Dinner Party • What young grievers wish others understood Follow Carla Fernandez: | | | | | |
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The Skeptical Psychic Medium with Aimee Delman Episode 162
12/02/2025
The Skeptical Psychic Medium with Aimee Delman Episode 162
Guest: Full notes on Aimee Delman is a psychic medium based in Toronto, known for her unique ability to connect with the spiritual realm. Aimee delivers healing messages from loved ones on the other side, offering clarity, comfort, and undeniable evidence of the afterlife to her clients. Follow Aimee Delman: | | | | |
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The Case for the Afterlife with Chris Carter Episode 161
11/25/2025
The Case for the Afterlife with Chris Carter Episode 161
Guest: Author of - The Case for the Afterlife: Evidence of Life After Death - Science and Psychic Phenomena: The Fall of the House of Skeptics - Science and the Afterlife Experience: Evidence for the Immortality of Consciousness - Science and the Near-Death Experience: How Consciousness Survives Death Chris Carter is an Oxford-trained philosopher, and is the author of four highly acclaimed books, and several scholarly articles. His latest book is The Case for the Afterlife, which argues that the case for the afterlife can be proven beyond all reasonable doubt, entirely on the basis of evidence. Follow Chris Carter: | | | |
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After Death Communication with Dr. J. Kim Penberthy of DOPS at UVA Episode 160
11/18/2025
After Death Communication with Dr. J. Kim Penberthy of DOPS at UVA Episode 160
Guest:Professor of Research in Psychiatric Medicine Chester F. Carlson Professor at the University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies DOPS: Dr. J. Kim Penberthy is the Chester F. Carlson Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. A large portion of her work focuses on After Death Communication from oour deceased loved ones. Follow Dr. J. Kim Penberthy: + DOPS: | | | | | |
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The Fun of Dying with Roberta Grimes Episode 159
11/11/2025
The Fun of Dying with Roberta Grimes Episode 159
Guest: Author of the(among other books.) Roberta Grimes has spent decades studying nearly 200 years of abundant and consistent afterlife evidence. She is author of The Fun of Dying: Find Out What Really Happens Next. She is host of the podcast Seek Reality Follow Roberta Grimes: | | | | | |
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“Proof of Life After Life” with Dr. Raymond Moody the OG NDE Researcher Episode 158
11/04/2025
“Proof of Life After Life” with Dr. Raymond Moody the OG NDE Researcher Episode 158
Guest:, Author of “Life After Life”, “ Making Sense of Nonsense”, Coined the Term Near Death Experience Raymond Moody, MD PhD is the legend who originally coined the term 'near-death experience' in his 1975 book 'Life After Life'. For over half a century Raymond has researched some of life's greatest mysteries, with his main focus being on near-death, shared-death, and after-death experiences. Raymond has a PhD in Philosophy, is an MD. Follow Dr. Raymond Moody,: | | | | | | |
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Paranormal True Crime - Voices From the Grave - Halloween Special
10/31/2025
Paranormal True Crime - Voices From the Grave - Halloween Special
“Voices from the Grave” is a new paranormal true-crime series. Psychic medium Joe Perreta joins a team of investigators, fellow mediums, and a seasoned homicide detective to revisit some of history’s most chilling crimes and hauntings. They return to these sites to uncover the truth and give a voice to the those who cannot speak for themselves. Voices From The Grave premiers on December 13 exclusively on YouTube. Joe Perreta is a psychic medium. He is certified through the Forever Family Foundation. He has participated in research with the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia. Voices from the Grave: | | Follow Joe Perreta: | Follow Forever Family Foundation | |
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