
Life-Changing Experiences from an OBE to an NDE – Through the Eyes of a Mom, Wife, and Medical Practitioner
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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.
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.
Loreli Drache is a four time near death experiencer and medical intuitive shaman healer who has had a spiritual awakening as well as many other spiritual and paranormal experiences. In her presentation she’ll be speaking on the power of words and how they manifest everything within our physical experience. She’ll be covering her manifesto of how to create your best life by mastering your thoughts and perceptions.
On April 12, 2021 Roc died for 90 minutes from complete cardiac arrest due to COVID-19. She had a profound NDE in which she went to a very dark hellish place. It was there that she was tested and saved by the presence of Jesus Christ, who showed her a life review that included powerful messages. She was then sent back to her family and also to express love and acceptance to all. Roc’s experience was amazing and in turn life changing.
Walt Scotson, has had a multitude of vocations including, starting at age 40, being a pastor for the last 27 years, remembers his birth, and has had a lifetime of transformative experiences. He will share his perspective on life, death and the afterlife on a very personal level.
From success to injury, depression to awakening. Daniel will take us on his journey of experience to the remembrance of our divinity. Listen to this narrative of awakening and transformation to emphasize awareness of cosmic consciousness and the growth path described can be yours as well.
Following a dramatic experience that happened during a guided meditation class, Lisa Kobelinski had profound aftereffects similar to an NDE; seeing auras around all living things, reading other’s thoughts, having disruptive effects on electrical apparatus, opening a door from mental stimulus, et al. This is a video you will want to share with others …
God reveals meaning of life when Jason Janas had a Covid related NDE. In his NDE, he was given a view of religion and three items we choose when we come into this life. Hear these and other insights from his NDE… brought to you by Durham IANDS, Susan Amsden, Facilitator
Adam Dince is a hypnotherapist and author of, “Back to the Beyond, Exploring Near-Death Experiences Through Hypnosis.” In Back to the Beyond, Adam writes about what happened when he hypnotically regressed near-death experiencers back to the dimensions and realms they visited during their out-of-body experiences. Learn about Adam’s research in this exciting event!
Nadine speaks of how angels helped her release trauma from abusers in this and previous lives by forgiving them, wrapping them in a blanket of love, and sending them off into God’s Light. With these and additional spiritual gifts, she has assisted others on their healing paths. She reveals what angels say about releasing karma, plus how to raise one’s vibrational energies. She also discusses visiting the void and what angels say it is.
Human beings consist of a human animal body plus a part of Source’s own self-awareness that we call soul. These two entities have very different innate character and personality traits. This presentation discusses how you can tell who is running certain aspects of your life – body or soul.
The Out-of-Body Experience (OBE) can be used as a tool for spiritual growth – something that anybody can learn to do. Luis will discuss the benefits of developing this tool, as well as common exit sensations during take-off, to help us understand the disconnection process.
Using knowledge from a collective study of Near-Death Experiences and Patrick’s own visit to the Higher Dimensional Realm, a powerful set of Emergent Properties was revealed to him. Patrick develops the framework that can be used to provide empirical, observable criteria for scientifically validating these postulates of the nature of Reality that resulted from this discovery.
You are invited to continue joining us to foster peace across the globe by experiencing this video of IANDS/ISGO’s “A Day for Peace”. Become part of the mass intention healing. Don Hoes gently guides a meditation while inviting participants to pray in their own way for peace then Nadine Telishewsky shares powerful healing messages and guides creation of a Peace and Love Quilt. Listen to some of our community’s wonderful artists performing Spirit guided music. You are also encouraged to continue sharing messages for peace, unity, love, and compassion from the isgo.iands.org homepage.
Linda Jacquin’s experiences involve three levels of social relations: with her brothers (ADC & NDE), a schoolmate from elementary school (ADC & SDE), a complete stranger (ADC), and her Mother’s (NDA) depicting the universality of such experiences… Durham IANDS with Susan Amsden
Using knowledge from a collective study of Near-Death Experiences and Patrick’s own visit to the Higher Dimensional Realm, a powerful set of Emergent Properties was revealed to him. In part 1 of this presentation, Patrick discusses three new perspectives about the nature of Reality that resulted from this discovery.
What does it mean that the world is polarizing, accelerating change has become chaotic, and the world is at a tipping point toward bifurcation, while at this same time we are experiencing what appears to be an increase in the reporting of NDES? Is this coincidental? How might the knowledge learned about NDES, and the experiences of those having had an NDE, help during this time of accelerating chaos? Dr. Jones will be offering a new way of thinking about this unique time in history.
Johnnie Davis is an inspirational speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur and success coach. His book “I’m Still Here: From Heart Failure to Heart of a Champion” is a #1 Amazon Best seller. He is also one of the co-authors of the book “Cardiac Athletes”. He’s a heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest survivor. Johnnie shares details of his near-death experience and a message he received to share with the world.
“Nadine had a profound spiritual reawakening, and made a contract with angels, which lead to her third message of the light about creation strands. One of several light elements angels taught her to use, which led to an experience of unity consciousness. Through revealing their purposes and makeup, she will show how we truly are all one, and that God really is, All That Is. She will also explain the angels’ direct messages for humanity, and how others can connect to their guardian angels.”
Founder and Group Leader of IANDS Santa Barbara, Barbara Bartolome will share the story about her 1987 near-death experience (NDE), at age 31, where she flatlined during a medical procedure and watched her resuscitation from a ceiling vantage point, while communicating to an incredible, loving entity who she deeply felt was God/The Creator.
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