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What It Really Feels Like in the Light

What does it feel like to exist beyond the physical body? Drawing upon his vivid near-death experience, Andy explores perception, the senses, and the profound expansion of consciousness he experienced within the unconditional Loving Light.

About the event

What does it feel like to exist beyond the physical body? Can you see without eyes, hear without ears, or experience movement, touch, and temperature while in the Light?

In this presentation, Andy Pedro will draw upon his vivid memories of his near-death experience to explore how perception and the senses change when consciousness is no longer centered in the physical body. He will describe what it felt like to move through the tunnel, enter the Light, and become what he calls “a holographic piece of the unconditional Loving Light.”

Through this exploration, Andy will offer a firsthand perspective on the profound expansion of consciousness he experienced and the overwhelming love, joy, and sense of belonging he encountered. The presentation will conclude with an open Q&A, giving participants an opportunity to ask Andy their own questions about what it was like to be in the Light.

About ANDY

Andy Pedro describes himself as a regular person who happened to have an extraordinary experience. During his high school graduation picnic in 1955, he drowned and was clinically lifeless for approximately ten minutes. During that time, he traveled through a tunnel and entered a brilliant Light filled with ecstasy, joy, and unconditional love.

Returning to his body was difficult. With no context for what had happened, Andy spent years feeling confused, frightened, and deeply saddened by the loss of the profound love he had experienced. It was not until he read Dr. Raymond Moody’s groundbreaking book Life After Life in 1975 that he recognized his experience as a near-death experience.

Today, Andy shares his remarkably detailed memories through his books and speaking engagements, offering others a firsthand account of consciousness beyond the physical body and the unconditional love he encountered in the Light.

 

Andy’s Website:

https://www.andrewpetro.com

Andy’s Books:

https://a.co/d/0gM6i5vW

https://a.co/d/02v0XH9d

 

This event will be recorded and available to view on our Videos page 3-5 business days after the live event!

Why I No Longer Fear Death

After a lifetime of fearing death, Heather Vandermeyden’s near-death experience transformed her understanding of what may lie beyond this life. She will share the love she encountered, her miraculous recovery, and the extraordinary experiences that followed—offering hope and comfort to those facing grief or a fear of death.

About the event

For most of her life, Heather Vandermeyden was afraid of death. She believed that when she died, she would be judged for the things she had done wrong. Her near-death experience changed that belief in a way she never could have imagined. Instead of judgment, she was met with immeasurable love—and returned with an entirely new understanding of life, death, and what may exist beyond this physical world.

In this presentation, Heather will share her near-death experience and the extraordinary events that followed. Her return brought a miraculous recovery, but the journey was not easy: she had to learn to walk and talk again. She will also describe the spirit guide who helped her during her near-death experience—and who, remarkably, has continued to appear in her life since she returned.

Through the miracles and unexpected experiences that followed, Heather came to believe that our connection with the other side does not necessarily end when we return to this life. She will explore how these experiences freed her from the fear of death, helped her find greater meaning in life’s relationships and challenges, and influenced the way she now lives, makes choices, and understands her purpose.

By sharing her story, Heather hopes to help others who are struggling with a fear of death, grieving someone they love, or simply wondering what happens when we die. You do not need to have had a near-death experience yourself to connect with her story. She hopes attendees will leave feeling more hopeful, more at peace, and perhaps a little less afraid of what lies beyond this life.

About heather

Heather Vandermeyden is an author, speaker, and near-death experience survivor who is passionate about helping others find hope and a deeper understanding of life after death. Her own experience at age 20, followed by a remarkable recovery, changed the direction of her life and the way she understands death and the spiritual world.

Heather is the author of Miracles from the Other Side: How My Near-Death Experience Saved My Life. Through her book and speaking, she shares not only her near-death experience, but also the remarkable miracles and experiences that continued after she returned.

Heather serves on the board of Utah IANDS and enjoys connecting with others who have had near-death and spiritually transformative experiences. She hopes her story will help people feel less alone, more hopeful, and less afraid of death.

 

Heather’s Website:

https://heathervandermeyden.com/

Heather’s Social Media:

https://instagram.com/heather_vandermeyden

Heather’s Book:

https://a.co/d/08Xwpl9A

 

 

This event will be recorded and available to view on our Videos page 3-5 business days after the live event!

A Glimpse Beyond the Veil — An Experiential Journey Through Sound, Music Assisted Imagery, and Near-Death Wisdom

Near-death experiencer and music therapist Ellen Wier shares how her childhood NDE revealed a profound connection between music, consciousness, and the spiritual realm. Through guided imagery, music, and crystal singing bowls, Ellen will invite participants into an experiential journey toward greater peace, expanded awareness, and connection with the light and love often described in NDEs.

About the event

What if you could move beyond simply hearing about the other side and experience a glimpse of its peace, love, and expanded awareness for yourself?

In this experiential webinar, Ellen Wier, MA, MT-BC, will share how her childhood near-death experience awakened her intuitive abilities and revealed the profound connection between music, consciousness, and the spiritual realm. She will explore how afterlife wisdom can help us trust our inner guidance, deepen our sense of purpose, and consciously create our lives.

Ellen will then lead participants through an immersive journey using guided imagery, music, and crystal singing bowls—creating space for relaxation, expanded awareness, and a personal connection with the light and love often described by near-death experiencers. The program will conclude with an opportunity for questions and reflection.

About Ellen

Ellen Wier, MA, MT-BC, is a near-death experiencer, board-certified music therapist, transpersonal practitioner, author, and host of Life After Life with Ellen. At age 12, Ellen suffered a traumatic brain injury after being kicked in the head by a horse and entered a coma. During her near-death experience, she encountered a realm of Golden light, love, and interconnectedness and made a vow to return and help others through music. She awoke from the coma to music, after music helped draw her back into her body. This shaped both her life’s purpose and her professional path.

Ellen holds a master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Music Therapy from Naropa University. She is also trained in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Breathwork, Reiki, meditation, and sound-based approaches to out of body experiences and music assisted expansions of consciousness. Today, she integrates her clinical education, spiritual understanding, and lived experience to help others move beyond simply hearing about the other side and toward a personal, embodied experience of peace, connection, and inner knowing.

As host of Life After Life with Ellen on the Spark TV network, Ellen speaks with other near-death experiencers to explore the common threads within their journeys, and how afterlife wisdom can be integrated into the way we live, love, heal, and find purpose. She is also the author of Waking Up in Heaven: Living with Purpose Through Afterlife Wisdom. Her story appears in the award-winning documentary Beyond the Grave, and her work was once featured in The New York Times.

Ellen’s Website:

https://www.wellnessmusictherapy.com

Ellen’s Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellness_music_therapy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.wier1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ellenwiermamt-bc3422

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenwier

Substack: https://ellenwier.substack.com/
Ellen’s Book:

https://a.co/d/0aJ4Z1RV

 

This event will be recorded and available to view on our Videos page 3-5 business days after the live event!

2026 Near-Death Experience Symposium Europe & Africa (ONLINE)

The 2026 NDE Symposium Europe & Africa offers a unique opportunity to bring together 2 renowned NDE researchers and 4 near-death experiencers from across Europe, sharing their latest research, insights and personal stories. This year, we are pleased to feature British researcher Dr. Penny Sartori, who will discuss conducting hospital-based research into NDEs, and Italian Professor Patrizio Tressoldi, who will explore scientific approaches to mapping the afterlife, and 4 NDErs from Sweden, Germany and South Africa.

⭐ Early Bird Special: Save 50% through October 4. Enter coupon code EUROSYM26EARLY at checkout. ⭐

The 2026 NDE Symposium Europe & Africa offers a unique opportunity to bring together 2 renowned NDE researchers and 4 near-death experiencers to share their latest research, insights, and personal stories.

The 2 researchers are Dr. Penny Sartori, who will discuss her pioneering work conducting hospital-based research into NDEs, and Professor Patrizio Tressoldi, who will explore scientific approaches to mapping the afterlife.

The four NDErs featured are Gina Lindroos (Sweden), Candice Purchase (South Africa), Lasse Gustavson (Sweden), and Rainer Sturm (Germany).

The event will last 4 hours (with a few short breaks) and will be held online via Zoom on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The symposium will be conducted in English, is open to participants worldwide and will give plenty of space for Q&A.

The start is at:
 14:00 Brussels (CET) EU
 13:00 London (GMT) UK
 3:00 PM Jo’burg (SAST) SA
 9:00 AM (EDT) US

Pricing is $24.00 for this special event. IANDS Supporting Level members receive a 50% discount.

 

Sunday PM Sharing Group

Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations on these topics (or simply enjoy listening). All are welcome!

Please join us for the next IANDS Sharing group!

Facilitator: Yumi Nakauchi

IANDS Sharing Groups are open to everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They provide a safe space to share spiritually transformative experiences and explore related topics. Of course, you’re always welcome to simply listen. All are welcome!

IANDS hosts these groups using the simple and user-friendly Zoom video conferencing program. To participate, you must create an account with IANDS Sharing Groups Online. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join. Alternatively, you can return to the reservation page on the event date and click the “Join Event” button, which becomes active 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Our sharing groups are free for everyone! IANDS relies on charitable contributions to support staffing and administration, and we sincerely appreciate your donations to help us continue providing a meaningful group experience.

Anyone with a genuine interest in near-death and related experiences is welcome. You’re invited to share, learn, or simply listen in one of our twelve monthly sharing groups. These are safe spaces where you can engage at your own comfort level. If you prefer, you may leave your camera off until you’re ready to turn it on, but we encourage you to enter your name in your video box, even if your camera remains off.

Each group is led by a trained facilitator who will review the IANDS Sharing Group guidelines. Facilitators ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share while maintaining a safe, neutral, and respectful space for all participants.

Please note that these groups are peer-to-peer sharing spaces and do not provide counseling. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes, and to preserve the group’s sense of safety, security, and privacy, access will close 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.

 

Sunday AM Sharing Group

Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations on these topics (or simply enjoy listening). All are welcome!

Please join us for the next IANDS Sharing group!

Facilitator: Catherine Chapey

IANDS Sharing Groups are open to everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They provide a safe space to share spiritually transformative experiences and explore related topics. Of course, you’re always welcome to simply listen. All are welcome!

IANDS hosts these groups using the simple and user-friendly Zoom video conferencing program. To participate, you must create an account with IANDS Sharing Groups Online. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join. Alternatively, you can return to the reservation page on the event date and click the “Join Event” button, which becomes active 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Our sharing groups are free for everyone! IANDS relies on charitable contributions to support staffing and administration, and we sincerely appreciate your donations to help us continue providing a meaningful group experience.

Anyone with a genuine interest in near-death and related experiences is welcome. You’re invited to share, learn, or simply listen in one of our twelve monthly sharing groups. These are safe spaces where you can engage at your own comfort level. If you prefer, you may leave your camera off until you’re ready to turn it on, but we encourage you to enter your name in your video box, even if your camera remains off.

Each group is led by a trained facilitator who will review the IANDS Sharing Group guidelines. Facilitators ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share while maintaining a safe, neutral, and respectful space for all participants.

Please note that these groups are peer-to-peer sharing spaces and do not provide counseling. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes, and to preserve the group’s sense of safety, security, and privacy, access will close 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.

Thursday Sharing Group

Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations on these topics (or simply enjoy listening). All are welcome!

Please join us for the next IANDS Sharing group!

Facilitator: Keyaunoosh Kassauei

IANDS Sharing Groups are open to everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They provide a safe space to share spiritually transformative experiences and explore related topics. Of course, you’re always welcome to simply listen. All are welcome!

IANDS hosts these groups using the simple and user-friendly Zoom video conferencing program. To participate, you must create an account with IANDS Sharing Groups Online. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join. Alternatively, you can return to the reservation page on the event date and click the “Join Event” button, which becomes active 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Our sharing groups are free for everyone! IANDS relies on charitable contributions to support staffing and administration, and we sincerely appreciate your donations to help us continue providing a meaningful group experience.

Anyone with a genuine interest in near-death and related experiences is welcome. You’re invited to share, learn, or simply listen in one of our twelve monthly sharing groups. These are safe spaces where you can engage at your own comfort level. If you prefer, you may leave your camera off until you’re ready to turn it on, but we encourage you to enter your name in your video box, even if your camera remains off.

Each group is led by a trained facilitator who will review the IANDS Sharing Group guidelines. Facilitators ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share while maintaining a safe, neutral, and respectful space for all participants.

Please note that these groups are peer-to-peer sharing spaces and do not provide counseling. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes, and to preserve the group’s sense of safety, security, and privacy, access will close 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.

Sunday PM Sharing Group

Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations on these topics (or simply enjoy listening). All are welcome!

Please join us for the next IANDS Sharing group!

Facilitator: Greg Massey

IANDS Sharing Groups are open to everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They provide a safe space to share spiritually transformative experiences and explore related topics. Of course, you’re always welcome to simply listen. All are welcome!

IANDS hosts these groups using the simple and user-friendly Zoom video conferencing program. To participate, you must create an account with IANDS Sharing Groups Online. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join. Alternatively, you can return to the reservation page on the event date and click the “Join Event” button, which becomes active 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Our sharing groups are free for everyone! IANDS relies on charitable contributions to support staffing and administration, and we sincerely appreciate your donations to help us continue providing a meaningful group experience.

Anyone with a genuine interest in near-death and related experiences is welcome. You’re invited to share, learn, or simply listen in one of our twelve monthly sharing groups. These are safe spaces where you can engage at your own comfort level. If you prefer, you may leave your camera off until you’re ready to turn it on, but we encourage you to enter your name in your video box, even if your camera remains off.

Each group is led by a trained facilitator who will review the IANDS Sharing Group guidelines. Facilitators ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share while maintaining a safe, neutral, and respectful space for all participants.

Please note that these groups are peer-to-peer sharing spaces and do not provide counseling. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes, and to preserve the group’s sense of safety, security, and privacy, access will close 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.

 

Sunday AM Sharing Group

Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations on these topics (or simply enjoy listening). All are welcome!

Please join us for the next IANDS Sharing group!

Facilitator: Leena Zafary

IANDS Sharing Groups are open to everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They provide a safe space to share spiritually transformative experiences and explore related topics. Of course, you’re always welcome to simply listen. All are welcome!

IANDS hosts these groups using the simple and user-friendly Zoom video conferencing program. To participate, you must create an account with IANDS Sharing Groups Online. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join. Alternatively, you can return to the reservation page on the event date and click the “Join Event” button, which becomes active 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Our sharing groups are free for everyone! IANDS relies on charitable contributions to support staffing and administration, and we sincerely appreciate your donations to help us continue providing a meaningful group experience.

Anyone with a genuine interest in near-death and related experiences is welcome. You’re invited to share, learn, or simply listen in one of our twelve monthly sharing groups. These are safe spaces where you can engage at your own comfort level. If you prefer, you may leave your camera off until you’re ready to turn it on, but we encourage you to enter your name in your video box, even if your camera remains off.

Each group is led by a trained facilitator who will review the IANDS Sharing Group guidelines. Facilitators ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share while maintaining a safe, neutral, and respectful space for all participants.

Please note that these groups are peer-to-peer sharing spaces and do not provide counseling. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes, and to preserve the group’s sense of safety, security, and privacy, access will close 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.

Thursday Sharing Group

Our sharing groups welcome everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They offer a safe space to openly discuss near-death experiences, spiritually transformative experiences, or simply engage in conversations on these topics (or simply enjoy listening). All are welcome!

Please join us for the next IANDS Sharing group!

Facilitator: Venus Tower

IANDS Sharing Groups are open to everyone, not just near-death experiencers. They provide a safe space to share spiritually transformative experiences and explore related topics. Of course, you’re always welcome to simply listen. All are welcome!

IANDS hosts these groups using the simple and user-friendly Zoom video conferencing program. To participate, you must create an account with IANDS Sharing Groups Online. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to join. Alternatively, you can return to the reservation page on the event date and click the “Join Event” button, which becomes active 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Our sharing groups are free for everyone! IANDS relies on charitable contributions to support staffing and administration, and we sincerely appreciate your donations to help us continue providing a meaningful group experience.

Anyone with a genuine interest in near-death and related experiences is welcome. You’re invited to share, learn, or simply listen in one of our twelve monthly sharing groups. These are safe spaces where you can engage at your own comfort level. If you prefer, you may leave your camera off until you’re ready to turn it on, but we encourage you to enter your name in your video box, even if your camera remains off.

Each group is led by a trained facilitator who will review the IANDS Sharing Group guidelines. Facilitators ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share while maintaining a safe, neutral, and respectful space for all participants.

Please note that these groups are peer-to-peer sharing spaces and do not provide counseling. Sessions last approximately 90 minutes, and to preserve the group’s sense of safety, security, and privacy, access will close 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.