In this episode, Dani Foffa talks to near-death experiencer Rosemary Thornton. For 20 years, Rosemary built a national reputation as an expert on old houses. She has authored nine books and has been featured on PBS’s History Detectives, BBC Radio, and many other programs. In 2016, her husband took his own life, and two years later, Rosemary was diagnosed with stage-two cancer, requiring surgery that led to a profound near-death experience. In this episode, she shares her remarkable story, how it changed her understanding of life and death, her process of re-integration, and the wisdom she has gained along the way, so be sure to watch until the end!


Afterlife Revealed podcast - Episode 68


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Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction
1:49 - What led to the NDE
12:14 - The NDE
17:34 - The feminine presence
20:21 - The peace that passes all understanding
25:22 - The Light
29:00 - The decision to come back
31:43 - The return
46:22 - Would you still be here if you didn’t feel guilty about the nurse who promised you that you were not gonna die
50:17 - Any advice for those that have lost a loved one
53:44 - What remains of our identity once we are out of our body
57:50 - What was your process of integration like
1:02:09 - What’s the biggest lesson you have learned from your NDE
1:03:19 - What’s your idea of God after your experience
1:06:08 - What’s the meaning of life
1:07:10 - Final thoughts



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What is an NDE?

A near-death experience (NDE) is typically a profound, life changing, intensely emotional experience that usually occurs during a clinical crisis and has common characteristics and aftereffects. It is not a dream, hallucination, or mental illness (Greyson, 1983). There are no predictive variables to identify who will have an NDE. They happen to people of all ages, religions, socio-economic groups, cultures, educational backgrounds, and belief systems. They occur under a variety of circumstances such as accidents, near-drownings, illnesses, combat, surgical procedures, and childbirth. Following an NDE, experiencers (NDErs) often display some common aftereffects. Research has established a set of common NDE characteristics and long-term aftereffects. Theories used to explain near-death experiences in purely physical terms have been proven inadequate by NDE researchers and others.