Catherine Chapey has experienced a lifetime of transpersonal events, beginning with an NDE at birth. She is also a UFO contactee, and will share with us her understanding of how the the many forms of transpersonal experience – from NDEs and STEs to UFOs and ETs – are all part of an unfolding of consciousness that relates to us all. Presented by Dallas-Fort Worth IANDS.
Mythica Blessyng shares her remarkable journey through three near-death experiences, including one in infancy that shaped her life. Her story reveals what it’s like to live daily with the gifts such experiences can awaken—and shows that you don’t need an NDE to access your own spiritual gifts. Blending vivid storytelling, humor, and practical insights, Mythica inspires audiences to connect with intuition, live with greater purpose, and embrace the truth that life and love continue beyond death.
Research indicates that traditional psychotherapeutic approaches for grief, based on outdated and unsupported theoretical approaches, are ineffective at best and harmful at worst. During the last 30 years, a range of alternative approaches have been developed and tested which have three things in common: a) they originated from mental health professionals (medical doctors, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists); b) they imply – or are outright based on – the existence of an afterlife; c) have been empirically proven to greatly alleviate the suffering of grief.
This life-changing ‘spirit’ communication technology has already scientifically demonstrated that life continues after bodily death. Three primary benefits of this project will be:
1. Greatly diminished or no fear of death since life after death has now been definitively proven.
2. The ability to communicate with loved ones who have changed worlds.
3. Interactions with post-material luminaries – great scientists, educators, spiritual teachers, and more – who want to help people and our world.
Definition of a Distressing Near-Death Experience.
Who has these experiences?
What do they mean and how can you avoid them?
Will it happen to them again at their final death?
Have you ever wondered what you will experience after death? Renowned physicist and author of My Big Theory of Everything, Thomas Campbell, explains with clarity our experience after death. In this illuminating presentation participants will also learn; how one can connect with loved ones who have passed away, and how to live a better life.
Guardian angels have long been recognized in humanity. Beginning in the 1990’s, their presence gained increasing interest and attention. Literature on angel interventions includes thousands of accounts of angels saving people from life-threatening situations, providing comfort and healing during difficult times, and helping to solve life problems.
It was a bright, blue-sky summer day in 1973—about a decade before the well-documented Hudson River Valley UFO sightings—when I had a close encounter that would forever alter the course of my life. That experience imparted gifts, downloads, and an unshakable sense of mission, shifting me onto a lifelong spiritual path.
Between 2012 and 2016, I began receiving vivid dreams filled with mysterious glyphs, unknown character sets, radiant light beings, and intricate Sacred Geometry patterns. These visions carried a sense of urgency and importance. I was given a clear message: bring these symbols into the physical world through my artwork.
This presentation will take you through that journey—from my early encounters to the profound artistic downloads that shaped my Sacred Geometry paintings. Attendees will gain a firsthand account of these experiences and a deeper appreciation for the high frequencies of energy and consciousness contained within Sacred Geometry. This talk is more than a story—it is an invitation to explore the unseen forces that shape our reality and to rediscover the sacred symbols that have long been guiding humanity’s evolution.
Cynthia will also discuss her forensic art working on criminal investigations with over twenty law enforcement departments throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
In this captivating, guided meditation session, you will connect with your Higher Self and catch a glimpse of the sacred realms where these pivotal choices are made. Let us embark on this journey together to ensure that the future unfolds with grace and wisdom, revealing the keys to your destined path.
This lecture will explore the common threads between ancient religious and spiritual traditions aimed to create altered states of consciousness and modern reports of comas, NDEs, STEs that could lead to profound collective change in values, and will also provide detailed information about practical ways to support integration of NDEs.
Guardian angels have long been recognized in humanity. Beginning in the 1990’s, their presence gained increasing interest and attention. Literature on angel interventions includes thousands of accounts of angels saving people from life-threatening situations, providing comfort and healing during difficult times, and helping to solve life problems.
NDE Couple: Physician’s Asst. Krista Gorman suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and died while in labor with her daughter and had an NDE. While not a “walk-in”, Krista died as one person and woke up as another.
Ainsley Threadgold, is a Police Officer originally from the UK, who at the age of 13, was hit by a car and run over. experiencing what are referred to as ‘aftereffects’ of an NDE. Twenty-one years later, following a number of divine synchronicities, Ainsley recovered memories of the NDE that he’d had at the time of his accident, which would mark the real start of his awakening journey.
Danielle Slupesky’s story highlights the power of surrender and acceptance, the perils of unconscious living, and how our lives are permeated with important messages that we often too easily miss. Hers is a story that will enlighten, challenge, and encourage anyone who listens.
Lesley Lupo experienced a near-death event after being caught in a stampede of horses. Following her hospitalization, although she knew the experience had been real, her scientific and skeptical mind struggled to comprehend it fully and to redefine her understanding of self.
Step into the space where science, spirit, and cutting-edge AI converge—and witness the reshaping of every comfortable paradigm you thought you knew.
Guardian angels have long been recognized in humanity. Beginning in the 1990’s, their presence gained increasing interest and attention. Literature on angel interventions includes thousands of accounts of angels saving people from life-threatening situations, providing comfort and healing during difficult times, and helping to solve life problems.
Peter Alessandria created a ground-breaking documentary which explores the idea that Who We Really Are is much greater than our physical bodies and human personality. It seeks to answer many of the questions people have about the afterlife, such as, “What is the Soul?” “Do souls have more than one incarnation, either on Earth or elsewhere?” “Are human incarnations voluntarily chosen?” “Why would a soul choose to leave heaven?” “What/where is Heaven?” “What/where is God?” and many more. His film includes more than 60 thought-leaders.
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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.
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.
Our very own Betty Guadagno has gone through an NDE Regression Therapy session with Adam Dince, hypnotherapist. It was an amazing experience that will leave you spellbound.
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.
Danielle discusses awakening to the remembrance of a parallel universal home; and, coming into consciousness of this lifetime and why we’re truly here.
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.
All souls have the ability to obtain information from the afterlife, not just psychics and mediums. This event will teach you how to access Source’s Universal Knowledge and will include a practice session.
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.
We all want to know why God allows rape, child abuse, torture, and other horrific human life events to occur. Some of the Knowings I received during my first afterlife experience explain who is responsible for such evil and why pain and suffering is allowed to exist.
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