After engaging in a never-ending custody battle, Loretta became severely depressed and began contemplating suicide. Her desire to relieve her suffering led her on a spiritual journey as she began searching out near death experiences on YouTube and found an incredible story that changed her mind and therefore changed her life.
Angry, bitter atheist encounters God, Heaven and hell during a surgery where she was pronounced “Clinically dead”, with life support removed. God gave her a message, “Bring people to me”. As she breathed in life giving air and felt the “will to live” enter back into her body. Her life was dramatically changed that day and she has never looked back in over 50 years.
Author of Divine Councils in the Afterlife discusses using guided meditation to access one’s NDE, or communicate, learn new information from one’s guides on the flipside.
Why are we here? An experiencer of multiple childhood NDEs shares what she learned. DFW Friends of IANDS
In the mid-1700s Emanuel Swedenborg experienced a spiritual awakening. Over the next 30 years, he documented his experiences and what he learned from the angels who guided him. His descriptions of the afterlife closely aligns with the reports of near-death experiencers.
Founder and Group Leader of IANDS Santa Barbara in 2011, Barbara Bartolome has had two Near-Death Experiences (1958 & 1987) and she believes they opened her life up to many incredibly amazing and truly astounding connections with God/Creator/Supreme Being, all of which guided her, literally saved her life, and cleared the path for her to fulfill her life purpose.
Venus-Val Tower is a retired US ARMY solider, and was trained combat EMT, Laboratory Tech and Paralegal. After her discharge she worked as a national Lobbyist to advocate on post deployment illness of veterans in Washington D.C. Currently in training to work as a Death Doula. She is a widow of 30-year relationship. She enjoyed being a mother of five children and three grandchildren. It was after the passing of husband Ken she awaken to psychic events in her life. Recently she joined IANDS organization that has aided processing her experiences.
If death is an end, then I know for certain there is nothing final about it. My mission is to tell people not to be afraid of death so that you can fully live this life now. I beautifully present how my NDE, while a cadet at the USAFA (my memory coming back almost 20 years later), became a Spiritually Transformative Experience over many decades. This aligns with the 10 common NDE lessons from NDE’s that IANDS published in it’s 2020 Annual Report the first of which is “we do not die.”
Shared death experience, grief, and afterlife communication. Liz will be sharing these experiences, how they’ve affected her life, and the healing she’s gained from having them.
Louisa Peck’s NDE challenged her world-view – and her addiction-centered existence – to the core. Presented by the Dallas/Fort Worth IANDS Group.
This class is designed to move you FROM an intellectual and limited understanding about ‘The Great News’ TO a resolute internalized knowing. The difference between these has been described as like living in a house built on a granite foundation versus shifting sand. I’ll discuss common blocks that cause spiritual amnesia – since your Higher Self knows all this – and how you can deal with those. Each class can be taken individually.
Through multiple near-death experiences, Mas Sajady gained access to universal wisdom and unprecedented abilities to help others to transform their lives and reach their full human potential. Join Mas for this awe-inspiring event as he gives a raw and in-depth personal account of his three near-death experiences.
You are a timeless being of consciousness / energy / spirit who chose an earthly experience for specific reasons. How is that going for you so far? This series will teach you how to remember who you really are, fulfill your missions, and upgrade every aspect of your life. Are you ready to know and show ‘The Great News’?! Each class can be taken individually.
In his lecture, Dr. Beauregard will demonstrate that veridical perceptions and spiritual experiences, psi phenomena, and the enormous power of the mind to influence the brain/body is evidence that the materialist model of the world has run its course. He will also propose a postmaterialist paradigm that may lead us to the next great scientific revolution.
Three amazing IANDS community members will share their spiritual experiences with us!
Mike was in a terrible vehicle accident seven years ago, and it altered every aspect of his life. He experienced a unique NDE, one that few others ever had to endure. While he was still alive at the time of the collision, he felt he was reincarnated. Mike had a full walk-in experience, and his life is forever changed.
Elke witnessed her husband’s death while he experienced his near-death experience as well as his death. She’ll share stories of love and connection from her spiritual perspective and as a loved one on “this side of the veil.”
Child experiencers, especially those who had an experience between the ages of 0-5 and pre-birth memories, bring a wealth of knowledge about rare topics in NDE discussions and research. PMH Atwater is an expert on child experiencers and wants to share with you the most important things she learned from her research. Plus, you’ll be able to talk with her face-to-face to ask questions!
Beginning with the moment of his death, Madelyn Freeman experienced direct communion with her son and was given a brief but striking insight into the true nature of reality and the primacy of consciousness. She writes, “We are embedded in a flow of information that comes to us or through us, but does not necessarily depend on our own thinking.”
Brian Smith will share how he went from a fear of death (thanatophobia) to knowing that death is not the end, just a transition. This is an expanded speech Brian gave at the Helping Parents Heal conference, which received rave reviews and a request for him to speak again.
You’ve believed in pain’s realness more than your ability to overcome it. Realign your beliefs with truth and let go of the idea of pain once and for all.
It felt like my life had ended with that of my wife’s. But after her passing, she had sent me a message. Within it lay just enough reason to fight for new breath, enough motivation to discover where she was, and enough inspiration to create an entirely new life for myself as I traveled the world seeking answers, healing, meaning, purpose and a new understanding of what it meant to love. This is where my story begins.
I share with you my story of what it was like for me to die for nearly 24 hours, come back the next day and have 26 strokes. I will present eyewitness accounts, documents and social media post of the day of and after the event. I share my story to prove the strength of prayer, faith, perseverance, the strengths of the human body and most importantly the power of the highest that proves that death is not the end but a continuation of existence.
Several NDErs learned that we, as souls inside humans, share Source’s power of manifesting physical matter and reality because we are parts of Source. This webinar will teach you how and why you manifest the experiences you have and how to more consciously manifest something better for your human life.
In this powerful and experiential webinar, Mas Sajady will talk about his two near death experiences from a very different perspective- relating to Non-Duality, Divinity and Enlightenment.
Brett Cole’s life experience includes a parent who suffered profound mental illness. His caretaker’s life was defined in the occult, paranormal, and Judeo-Christian beliefs. His early life included a palm reader who was a grandmother figure to him. His experience as an emergency medical technician assisted him in experiencing the beauty, the sadness, and the finality of the process of death. Brett has experienced shared death experiences with loved ones, patients, and even his wife who passed away in 2021. Brett has experienced his own near-death experience due to major illness.
Humankind is currently facing massive changes and challenges, collectively and individually. The question “What Is Happening Now and Why” has numerous answers, and Psychic/Author Gary L. Wimmer will share his profound insights regarding that question. He will also discuss his 1977 NDE, psychic ability, this period of human evolution, and what we can do on a practical level to become and stay empowered.
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NDEs are powerful, transformative experiences. In fact, if everyone had one, it is easy to imagine the world quickly transitioning away from its current materialism focus towards a far healthier and happier understanding that we are parts of an interconnected whole.
Pooja Chilukuri will share the story of her profound spiritual transformation and mystical experiences with Jesus which steered her beyond the confines of Christian fundamentalism and harmful religious beliefs. She will share her religious quest spanning both Hinduism and Christianity, healing from religious trauma, and reconstructing her spiritual beliefs through the lens of NDE accounts.
Dr. Alexander is a globally renowned academic neurosurgeon who also benefited from a life-changing near-death experience in 2008 due to severe bacterial meningoencephalitis that should have allowed for no dream or hallucination. His experience challenged everything he had been taught by materialist neuroscience. He has spent the 15+ years since his experience working with other scientists and experiencers around the world to hone a more complete scientific worldview, one that honors the unified nature of a primordial mind and our ability as sentient beings to manifest the world of our dreams.
Erin will provide a fuller picture of the spiritual world from the perspective of a medium and will include dissolving emotional trauma while bringing the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies into balance. The orientation will include providing a context and structure for individuals that have had a near-death or similar spiritually transformative experience. Presented by Tucson IANDS.
Lee Ann Heltzel, creator of MetaArt, will explore the intersection of art and spirituality in her piece Crossing the Veil, which she channeled at the 2024 IANDS Conference. This unique artwork is designed to connect viewers with realms beyond the physical, offering a pathway to peace, healing, expanded awareness, and communication. Presented by Dallas/Fort Worth IANDS.
Death is inevitable, but how we approach it makes all the difference. Most people fear the dying process—not only because of physical pain, but because of the deep existential distress that comes with losing control, identity, and meaning. In this powerful webinar, psychospiritual therapist and near-death experiencer David Maginley will guide you through the nature of end-of-life suffering, revealing how the ego resists its own deconstruction and why surrender is the key to peace. You’ll discover how nearing-death awareness offers a profound transpersonal experience—one that opens the door to transformation rather than fear. Whether you’re facing your own mortality, supporting a loved one, working in end-of-life care, or simply curious about your final trip, this talk will change the way you see death and help you prepare for it with wisdom, resilience, and even awe.
The researchers, Ph.D. academics, and Medical Doctors of the CCRI
organization propose two major hypotheses:
1) That Consciousness, our Greater Multidimensional Reality, is
“Fundamental” and not our perceived physical reality; and
2) That all of the paranormal Contact Modalities, need to be perceived as ONE
integrated phenomenon under Consciousness, and not as separate and distinct
phenomena.
Rosamaria Machado, is a visionary healer, teacher, and life coach blending the wisdom of science and spirituality. Drawing from her own experiences, she delves into how NDEs catalyze healing, trauma recovery, and ancestral healing. Through a combination of personal stories and practical tools, Rosamaria will guide participants in integrating these transformative insights into their daily lives. Join us to explore how NDEs can unlock profound healing and reconnect you to your true life purpose.
AJ Parr explores his “Tower of Babel Theory,” developed to explain the paradox of why near-death experiences are so different yet so alike, integrating key insights from NDE research, interdimensional perception, quantum metaphysics, non-local consciousness, and Jungian archetypes.
Drawing on anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, Dr. Shushan explores how each civilization interpreted NDEs and how afterlife beliefs develop over time. He also explores the metaphysical implications of his discoveries, including what an actual afterlife might look like.
Discover what lies ahead in “What Does Our Future Hold?”, a thought-provoking webinar featuring psychic and spiritual advisor Gary Wimmer and community member Tom T. Together, they’ll explore profound insights into spiritual forces, end times, and the role of UFOs, offering hope and inspiration for the future.
In this talk, Dr. Narayan will share his journey and what living beyond the Veil feels like. You will learn the purpose of the Veil and how spiritual practices lead to the ‘thinning of the Veil.’ You will learn about the layers of spiritual transformation, which represent steps in inner growth, and how to use energy as a technology to accelerate your spiritual evolution.
As a priest for 28 years, Stephanie Bradbury has counseled more than a few parishioners who have had Spiritually Transformative Experiences (STEs) and/or Near-Death Experiences (NDEs). Rather than threaten our faith, she says, such experiences actually serve to revitalize it. On Wednesday, February 12, at 7:00 pm Central Time (8:00 pm Eastern Time), she will join us live via Zoom from her home in Massachusetts to relate several of these stories shared with her by regular Christians – including one of her own – and connect them to scripture. Together, we will reflect on how they reaffirm some existing beliefs as well as inspire new ways of thinking about Christianity and religion in general. Bring your curiosity and your questions for Stephanie, and join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking and uplifting evening.
In this interactive, learning Webinar, Donna uses a PowerPoint presentation that was downloaded to her from her guides, to teach you about the types of choices you make, the belief systems you hold that may be limiting your potential for change, and the techniques for changing/adjusting those beliefs. This is a Course in Choices that has been given to you from the other side.
Brian challenges common misconceptions about death and grief, offering a new framework to help you move beyond fear and pain. Drawing from personal experiences, scientific research, and philosophical insights, Brian illuminates the truth about consciousness, the afterlife, and our eternal connections.
Renown researcher Dr. Jeffrey Long’s presentation will showcase a comprehensive study on near-death experiences (NDEs), emphasizing evidence of their reality and consistent message of an afterlife. It explores the spiritual dimensions of NDEs, including profound love, unity, and encounters with God.
What happens when a person dies – especially if that person lived a self-centered life? What do second chances and spiritual growth look like in the afterlife? Although not a near-death experiencer (NDEr) himself, Sheldon Lawrence answered those questions in his book Heaven Will Find You by consulting hundreds of NDEs. Experiencer Tricia Barker considers Sheldon’s book to accurately depict not only aspects of her own NDE but also what she knows from talking with many other NDErs. In this event, Tricia and IANDS President Jan Holden will interview Sheldon about how he prepared to write his book; surprises and challenges he encountered along the way; and how accurately he, personally, believes his book depicts the afterlife. Spoiler alert: In this interview, the plot of the book will be revealed, so attendees will most enjoy this event who have read Heaven Will Find You ahead of time. This event will end with Q&A with the audience.
Leena Zafary, is a highly skilled and compassionate professional. With a unique background and expertise in facilitating personal growth, healing, and spiritual transformation. As a survivor of Near-Death Experiences (NDE) and Spiritual Transformative Experiences (STE), Leena’s journey has equipped her with profound insights and wisdom.
Are you curious about where you were 2,000 years ago? Join us for this group meditation, which will allow you to discover where you were, who you were, and what you were doing during this past-life regression. You may receive profound, transformative information during this regression that will enhance the rest of your life!
Those of you that have gone beyond the confines of earth and explored what is real for you in the days to come to bring to Planet Earth – Humanity awaits our gifts of the New World coming.
Mary Regnier experienced her NDE in 1981 which catapulted her life forward and she left behind her traditional Catholic upbringing to step into the position of an educational transformation change agent for the children of the New World coming. Many of you have a part in that and she would love to connect with you in the days to come.
Marshall, MN was the site of her first Community Learning Center where 25 Not-for-Profit Organizations collaborated their visions and funds to form one inclusive vision that served all the needs of the children, parents and teachers. She is a Visionary and Futurist to the New World coming. The call at this time is for those of us who have a part in this transformation to come together now and bring the pieces together. Are you one of those people? Let’s launch this into our reality.
In this lively presentation, intuitive healer, psychic medium and author Leah Guy will discuss how to best communicate with spirit and our loved ones who have crossed over. This presentation is both an opportunity to deepen one’s spiritual relationship as well as receive confirmation that Spirit is not only accessible, but wants to communicate with us regularly.
There is no death. There is no attachment. There is no judgement there. Only love. I wanted to stay but there is a purpose for me here. I am a lifelong seeker, and now I weigh everything against my NDE. Presented by Dallas/Fort Worth IANDS.
**First-Time Revelations**
Join us for an unforgettable event as three extraordinary guests reveal their near-death and spiritual experiences for the first time. In this exclusive panel, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of journeys beyond the physical world, encounters with the profound, and the transformative impact on their lives. Prepare to be inspired by these deeply personal stories that explore the purpose of life, the nature of eternity, and what may lie beyond.
Join Raja in an engaging webinar that explores the wisdom of the Amazonian Indigenous people. Learn powerful tools to shift your perspective and unleash your inner potential!
Discover how to navigate the “Earth game” with awareness and grace. Through insightful discussions and reflective exercises, you’ll connect with your true purpose and cultivate joy from within.
Join Marcie Dean, founder of LovEvolve Music, for a revolutionary evening in spirit communication with IANDS. Marcie will share her groundbreaking work with Electronic Voice and Music Phenomena, demonstrating her ability to receive and filter audible messages from her late partner, Jon, and other spiritual guides through a unique technological process. This powerful event combines live, intuitive music with insights from beyond, offering a profound connection to the spiritual realm.
Join us for a dynamic panel on Simulation Theory, featuring insights from metaphysical and personal experiences. Daniel Endy will explore why many believe reality is a simulation, referencing Plato’s *Allegory of the Cave*, while Betty Guadagno and Brianna Lafferty share how their spiritual journeys and NDEs revealed reality’s fluid nature. JClay will explain how we create and destroy simulations and how to align with the reality we desire.
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Near-Death Studies, Inc.
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IANDS Groups and Events is a global online meeting space created for near-death and other spiritual experiencers that meet online to learn, share, and grow.
IANDS members from around the world have diverse views on many topics. As an organization, IANDS is neutral and does not align itself with any particular social, religious, or political ideology. We promote respectful dialogue.
