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David Ferrugio

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio is a podcast about death, grief, loss, and what it means to truly live. After losing his father on 9/11, David created a space for honest, emotional, and sometimes funny conversations about the one thing we all face but rarely talk about.

Each episode features guests sharing real stories about grief, near-death experiences, the afterlife, healing, trauma, spirituality, and the human experience. You might cry, you might laugh, and you might leave thinking about life a little differently.

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  • Monday · 1 hr 1 min

    Des Bishop: Can You Ever Really Get Over Grief? (#276)

    Comedian Des Bishop opens up about losing both parents, why their deaths affected him so differently, and the complicated idea of ever truly “getting over” grief. Des talks about using humor to process death, recording his thoughts in the raw days after his mother died, sobriety and recovery, anxiety, masculinity, complicated family relationships, and the moment he realized that constantly turning grief into material may have kept him from fully sitting with it. He also reflects on generational patterns, love, vulnerability, and what he hopes to do differently if he becomes a father. Des Bishop's comedy special Bridge and Tunnel is available now on Hulu and YouTube. DEAD Talks Podcast — Episode 276 📖 You're Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You to Live Learn more and order the book at DeadTalks.net/Book Subscribe to DEAD Talks wherever you listen, and if the show has helped you, please leave a 5-star rating and review. Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 17 · 1 hr 9 min

    He's The Conjuring Investigators' Grandson — And He Doesn't Believe In Demons | Chris McKinnell (#275)

    Chris McKinnell, grandson of legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, has spent more than 40 years investigating ghosts, hauntings, consciousness and the unexplained. But after growing up inside the world that inspired The Conjuring films, Chris came to a surprising conclusion: he doesn’t believe in demons. In this episode of Dead Talks, Chris shares terrifying firsthand paranormal encounters, what he learned from Ed and Lorraine Warren, why he believes fear can shape paranormal experiences, and his evidence for consciousness surviving death. We also explore ghosts, poltergeists, manifestation, near-death experiences, the power of belief, quantum physics, the afterlife, and deeply personal encounters Chris says he had with his deceased fiancée, grandmother and great-grandfather. In this episode: Ed & Lorraine Warren and the real Warren legacy Why Chris McKinnell no longer believes in demons The paranormal cases that terrified him as a teenager Ghosts, poltergeists and unexplained phenomena Consciousness and life after death His fiancée visiting him after she died Whether fear and belief can influence paranormal experiences What The Conjuring gets people thinking about—and what Chris sees differently Learn more about Chris McKinnell and the Warren Legacy Foundation: www.chrismckinnell.com www.warrenlegacyfoundation.com @warrenfiles on IG And grab David Ferrugio’s book, You’re Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You to Live: www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 10 · 1 hr 11 min

    Retirement & Longevity: How Purpose and AI Can Transform Your Second Act | Jay Samit (#274)

    What happens when you retire, lose your career, lose someone you love, or simply realize the life that once gave you purpose no longer does? Entrepreneur and author Jay Samit joins DEAD Talks to explore why purpose may be one of the most important factors in how we age, how we rebuild after loss, and what we do with the second act of our lives. We discuss retirement, longevity, identity, grief, motivation, and finding purpose later in life, plus how artificial intelligence is changing the future of work. Jay explains how AI can help people start businesses, create new careers, pursue meaningful projects, and use decades of experience rather than feeling pushed aside by technology. We also get into losing your identity after retirement or grief, the importance of social connection, entrepreneurship, mindset, legacy, and why your most meaningful chapter may still be ahead of you. Jay Samit is the author of The Second Act Advantage Here 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 3 · 1 hr 1 min

    Jeff Arcuri: The Lie He Told Himself to Stay "Strong" for His Wife (#273)

    He told himself he had to be strong for her. His therapist told him that was the problem. Comedian Jeff Arcuri sits down to talk about the year his wife's health scare changed how he understood what "being there" actually means — and the moment a therapist called out the one thing he was doing wrong. https://www.jeffarcuri.com/ Watch Jeff Arcuri’s new Netflix special: https://www.netflix.com/title/82032506 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 27 · 1 hr 13 min

    3 Psychic Sisters Reveal How They Actually Got Their Powers (#273)

    📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 20 · 1 hr 14 min

    Jaimie Alexander Was Dying When a Voice Asked Her to Choose: Stay or Go (#271)

    In 2018, Jaimie Alexander's ruptured appendix nearly killed her. During her near-death experience, a voice spoke to her — and asked her to choose: stay or go. Most people know Jaimie from Blindspot and Thor. But this episode isn't about Hollywood. It's about the night her body started failing — and the spiritual encounter that changed the rest of her life. She's rarely opened up about this publicly. The voice she heard. The choice she was given. The reason she chose to stay — and what a doctor told her immediately after that she was completely unprepared for.In this conversation, we go deep on: → How she almost didn't make it to the hospital in time → The near-death experience she had during emergency surgery → What the voice said — and why she answered the way she did → How coming that close to dying led to her sobriety → What death taught her about how to actually live For more on Jaime Alexander: @jaimiealexander 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 13 · 1 hr 5 min

    God Is Infinitely Vulnerable — And He Needs YOU | Rabbi Manis Friedman (#270)

    What if nothing bad has ever happened? Not once. Not to anyone. Rabbi Manis Friedman made that claim — and then I told him about losing my dad on 9/11. What followed changed how I think about everything. Rabbi Manis Friedman — one of the most respected Jewish thinkers alive — joins the show for the second time and argues that God is not all-powerful and self-sufficient. He's infinitely vulnerable. And He desperately needs YOU. This isn't theology for theologians. It's a reframe that hits grief, depression, purpose, and the question everyone asks after loss: why did this happen? If you've ever asked what happens when you die, why God allows suffering, or whether your life actually matters — this conversation is for you. Missed our first conversation? Watch or listen here: YouTube: https://youtu.be/z9Y8egUuQXc?si=8s8AE5G7zBU04Dhx Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-judaism-really-says-about-death-heaven-reincarnation/id1498553334?i=1000758295415 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xPv39S9nU6opV40UjUYxB?si=9c94e51fc3e0497b 🔗 Rabbi Manis Friedman: Website: https://itsgoodtoknow.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbimanisfriedman/ Book — Divinely Vulnerable: Why God Needs Us: https://store.itsgoodtoknow.org/books/ 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: ⁠www.deadtalks.net/book⁠ Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 6 · 1 hr 7 min

    Hours From Death, She Saw the Other Side — And Learned What's Killing Us | Anita Moorjani (#269)

    Everyone knows Anita Moorjani's near-death story. This conversation is about what almost no one asks — what she actually understood in that coma, and why she says fear, not cancer, was killing her. In our first episode together, Anita walked through her NDE in full — the 30-hour coma, the 360° awareness, meeting her late father on the other side. This time we go deeper: past the event and into the realization that reshaped how she lives. If you've ever wondered what happens when you die — or what it should change about how you're living right now — this one goes somewhere the retellings don't. ▶️ LISTEN TO PART ONE — Anita's full NDE story: On Youtube - https://youtu.be/FAXaLVk53Hs⁠ On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3G0igZP7qVAbB2a01Ky941?si=30718214a3894691 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-near-death-experience-that-changed-everything/id1498553334?i=1000758295416 For more information on Anita Moorjani check her links out here: https://linktr.ee/anitamoorjani?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9aa5070c-6531-42b4-af2b-d2e0c7b2ebab 📚 Grab David's book You're Not Dead Yet: www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 29 · 1 hr 3 min

    I Discovered I'm a Psychic Medium with the help of two mediums (#268)

    I never planned to become a psychic medium. But when I closed my eyes and said whatever came up — an apple, a pixel, ice cubes — two professional mediums couldn't explain what I was seeing. Then one time on the way home, something happened that I still can't fully rationalize. A stranger screamed my name in the street. The hosts of Medium Curious Podcast Jane Morgan and Sarah Rathke join the show to talk mediumship, afterlife and how we can all tap into this. I was on their podcast as a guest where they asked me to do a cold reading on them. In this podcast we break that down. Check out their show here: www.mediumcurious.com My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet”: https://www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 22 · 1 hr

    The Loneliness Nobody Talks About After Death with Dr. Sylvia K (#267)

    Doctors said her mom was schizophrenic. She wasn't — she had a brain aneurysm, and it killed her 4 months later. Dr. Sylvia Kay was 2 when her grandmother kidnapped her and her brother to escape a home unraveling under grief and misdiagnosis. She didn't speak again for months. On this episode, host David Ferrugio talks with Dr. Sylvia Kay — psychotherapist and author of Lonely AF — about how childhood grief becomes lifelong loneliness, growing up enmeshed with a narcissistic parent, the therapy exercise that exposed years of self-hate she didn't know she carried, and how a Joe Dispenza manifestation practice helped her land her first book deal. 📖 Get Lonely AF:https://drsylviak.com/lonely-af 📷 @drsylviakay 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zvVqjRGtCnQ My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet”: https://www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 15 · 1 hr 8 min

    Dead for 47 Minutes: Vinney Tolman’s Near-Death Experience (#266)

    Vinney Tolman was declared dead, placed in a body bag, and later revived after what he says were 47 documented minutes. In this episode of DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio, Vinney shares the full story of his near-death experience and what he believes happened on the other side. He describes watching his own body from above, going through a life review, feeling an overwhelming source of love, meeting a guide named Drake, and learning lessons about authenticity, trauma, prejudice, intuition, and why we may be here. David and Vinney also discuss heaven, religion, spirit guides, breathwork, seeing spirits after returning, and the idea that Earth may be a classroom for the soul rather than a courtroom. This episode is for anyone curious about near-death experiences, life after death, grief, spirituality, signs from loved ones, and what death might reveal about how to live. VINNEY’S WEBSITE LINK: https://livinggodslight.org/ BOOK A SESSION WITH VINNEY: https://livinggodslight.org/guidance/#sessions VINNEY’S INSTAGRAM LINK: https://www.instagram.com/livinggodslight/ Order David's book You’re Not Dead Yet: https://www.deadtalks.net/book Exclusive Offer: Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠ https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS⁠ Resources & Support: Join the Email List: ⁠ Stay Up To Date!⁠ Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠ www.studio.com/griefjourney⁠ Support the Show: Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): ⁠ Join Here⁠ Merch: ⁠ Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠ About DEAD Talks: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about. Follow DEAD Talks: ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠ www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 8 · 1 hr

    Psychologist Explains Why Therapy Ignores the Soul (#265)

    Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist who bridges the clinical world with the spiritual one — and what she's uncovering is hard to ignore. 60-70% of people say spirituality was a key part of their mental health journey. Only 5% of therapists are trained in it at all. In this episode, Amy shares the after-death visit from her aunt that changed everything, why the word "psyche" literally means soul (and what that says about modern therapy), and how she's quietly training clinicians to finally bring the whole person into the room. 🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. AMY ROBBINS 🎙 Podcast: Life, Death, and the Space Between 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins 🌐 Website: www.dramyrobbins.com Check Out My First Book: You’re Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You To Live Order here: www.deadtalks.net/book Exclusive Offer: Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠ https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS⁠ Resources & Support: Join the Email List: ⁠ Stay Up To Date!⁠ Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠ www.studio.com/griefjourney⁠ Support the Show: Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): ⁠ Join Here⁠ Merch: ⁠ Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠ About DEAD Talks: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about. Follow DEAD Talks: ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠ www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 1 · 1 hr 11 min

    Sean Collyns: Do Souls Choose Suffering? Mediumship, Past Lives & the Afterlife (#264)

    Medium Sean Collyns returns to DEAD Talks to explore one of the hardest spiritual questions: do souls choose suffering before life? In this episode, we talk about mediumship, reincarnation, past lives, spirit guides, soul purpose, free will, destiny, and what may happen right after death. Sean also shares what he has learned from connecting with thousands of spirits and why the afterlife may be less about punishment and more about unconditional love, growth, and remembering who we really are. Pre-order my book You’re Not Dead Yet: How Grief and Loss Can Teach You To Live, coming September 8th, 2026. Link is in the show notes. For more on Sean Collyns click here for all of his links or visit https://seanpsychicmedium.com/book My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet” is available to check out here on my website as well!: https://www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 25 · 1 hr 12 min

    Near-Death Experience, The Afterlife & Losing Fear Of Death with Elton Anderson Jr (#263)

    Elton Anderson Jr. shares the terrifying story of nearly dying from malaria while traveling alone in Brazil — and the profound near-death experience that changed his understanding of life, death, spirituality, and love forever. During the experience, Elton describes encountering spiritual beings, feeling complete oneness, and losing all fear of death. He also opens up about survival, consciousness, identity, travel, intuition, and the aftermath of returning to everyday life after experiencing what felt like the other side. A powerful conversation about mortality, healing, spirituality, and what may exist beyond this life. 📖 David Ferrugio’s first book You’re Not Dead Yet releases September 8th, 2026. Pre-order here: https://www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 18 · 59 min

    Mark Normand Gets Brutally Honest About Death & Emotions (#262)

    Mark Normand joins DEAD Talks for one of his most honest and unexpected conversations yet. Known for his rapid-fire comedy and dark humor, Mark opens up about fatherhood, mortality, religion, emotional suppression, addiction, grief, cancel culture, and why comedy may actually be a coping mechanism. This episode explores the psychology behind humor, fear of death, masculinity, existential anxiety, and what really matters when the “static” of life gets stripped away. My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet”: https://www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here: Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net: https://www.deadtalks.net/book Sign Up For E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 11 · 1 hr 4 min

    Stanford Psychiatrist: "You're Not Living, You're Surviving" Dr. Paul Conti (#261)

    Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti joins Dead Talks to explain why most people aren't actually living — they're just surviving, driven by unhealed trauma they can't see. We unpack how trauma rewires your brain, accelerates aging in your body, hijacks your memory, and creates the reflex of guilt and shame that keeps you stuck. Check out Dr. Paul Conti's Book: "What's Going Right" Sign Up For Non-Annoying E-Mail Updates Here > Submit Your Email Pre-Order My First Book "You're Not Dead Yet" Here! If you're looking for Grief Support check out our new Grief Journey App www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Join the DEAD Talks Patreon for just $2 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More: Shop Here “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts 10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 4 · 1 hr 16 min

    40 Years Studying Near-Deaths — The Patterns Are Undeniable | John Burke (#260)

    What happens after we die? After studying over 1,500 near-death experiences, today’s guest, John Burke, shares the patterns, real stories, and evidence that continue to challenge what we think we know about death—and what may come after. Exclusive Offer: Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠ https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS⁠ Resources & Support: Join the Email List: ⁠ Stay Up To Date!⁠ Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠ www.studio.com/griefjourney⁠ Support the Show: Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): ⁠ Join Here⁠ Merch: ⁠ Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠ About DEAD Talks: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about. Follow DEAD Talks: ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠ www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 27 · 57 min

    Rainn Wilson on Losing His Father (And What Death Revealed) (#259)

    Rainn Wilson on Death, Grief & What Comes After (#259) Rainn Wilson opens up about the loss of his father, the reality of grief, and what he believes happens after death. This conversation explores the emotional complexity of loss, the role of forgiveness, and how confronting mortality can completely reshape how we live. Check out Rainn's Podcast and more here Exclusive Offer: Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS⁠⁠ Resources & Support: Join the Email List: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Stay Up To Date!⁠⁠ I wrote my first book available for pre-order now: https://www.deadtalks.net/youre-not-dead-yet Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.studio.com/griefjourney⁠⁠ Support the Show: Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join Here⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠⁠ About DEAD Talks: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about. Follow DEAD Talks: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ ⁠ www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 20 · 51 min

    What Happens Right Before Death? A Hospice Doctor Explains | Dr. Kerr (#258)

    What actually happens right before we die? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Kerr — a physician, neurobiologist, and leading researcher in end-of-life care — shares what decades of research reveal about the dying process. After studying patients for nearly 30 years, he’s found that over 80% of people report vivid dreams and visions as they approach death — often involving loved ones who have already passed. These experiences are not random, not chaotic, and not simply hallucinations. They follow clear patterns and are often deeply comforting. We explore the science behind these moments, what they might mean for consciousness, and how they shape the way we experience grief. This is a conversation that sits at the intersection of science, spirituality, and the human experience. For more on Dr. Kerr and his Hospice and Palliative Care please visit: https://www.drchristopherkerr.com Exclusive Offer: Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: ⁠https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS⁠ Resources & Support: Join the Email List: ⁠Stay Up To Date!⁠ Grief Support / Grief Journey App: ⁠www.studio.com/griefjourney⁠ Support the Show Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): ⁠Join Here⁠ Merch: ⁠Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More⁠ About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about. Follow DEAD Talks ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Substack⁠ ⁠ www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #257
    April 13 · 1 hr 15 min

    She Died for 4.5 Minutes—Then Came Back Changed | Kimberely Meredith (#257)

    Kimberly shares her near-death experience after being clinically dead for 4.5 minutes, what she saw, and how it changed her. **Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code** DEADTALKS:⁠https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS Kimberely discusses healing abilities, spirit communication, and being tested for her work as a medical intuitive. For more on Kimberely Meredith: ⁠www.thehealingtrilogy.com Exclusive Offer Build a website in minutes (no coding needed) with Squarespace. Save 10% off your first purchase using code DEADTALKS: https://www.squarespace.com/DEADTALKS Resources & Support Join the Email List: Stay Up To Date! Grief Support / Grief Journey App: www.studio.com/griefjourney Support the Show Patreon (Early + Ad-Free Episodes): Join Here Merch: Hats, Shirts, Hoodies + More About DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about. Follow DEAD Talks YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Substack www.deadtalks.net⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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