Bright Lights Beyond

Bright Lights Beyond

Mentioned throughout all of history NDE's transcend time & space.They often share similar narratives & consist of a transformation involving life changing self actualization & new found knowledge of the physical world. Through these experiences, we can gain the awareness we might need to answer the questions we have about death. Bright Lights Beyond, will hopefully lead you on a journey of your own and give you a new sense of life. We aim to inform and discuss similarities, dicrepancies, and plausibility’s of these stories. Learn, laugh, and encounter what leaving this world might look like.

  1. 10/01/2025

    Bright Lights Beyond #24 - The Balance of Being

    Welcome to the final episode of Season 4! As we enter 2025, Andie and Lexie reflect on an incredible season of Bright Lights Beyond and dive into one of life’s most profound questions: how do we embrace life fully while knowing our time is limited? This episode explores the powerful duality of facing mortality and living with intention. Together, Andie and Lexie recap a few standout moments from this season, revisiting the stories that moved us, challenged us, and inspired us to live with greater purpose. From Barbara Whitfield’s wisdom on gratitude and growth through grief, to Valerie Tate’s guidance on cultivating intuition, to Scott Janssen’s touching stories of closure and connection in hospice care, this season has been a journey through the profound and the personal. Thank you for joining us for another unforgettable season of Bright Lights Beyond! We’re so grateful for our listeners and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for the BLB community. --------------------------------------------------------------------- We welcome you to follow our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brightlightsbeyond⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get aquatinted with our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brightlightsbeyondthepodcast.squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all new content from us! Again thank you so much for listening and supporting us! It's been such a privileged to get to learn with y'all! ALSO: we are looking for anyone who is willing and wants to talk about an NDE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REACH OUT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via our website! (we have a CONTACT US PAGE) music: slow-mo dream Rob Kelly & Duncan Pittock/ microcosm - Tom Quick

    17 min
  2. 28/12/2024

    Bright Lights Beyond #23 - The Meaning of Closure p. 2

    Welcome back, Beyonders! Part two of our conversation with Scott Janssen is here, and it’s just as enlightening as the first. Scott takes us deeper into the experiences surrounding the end of life, offering new perspectives and practical advice for both healthcare professionals and anyone supporting loved ones during this tender time. In this episode, Scott shares some powerful stories, including one of a Vietnam veteran whose vivid dream helped him find peace, and a woman who found solace in a dream filled with the loving presence of her lifelong pets. These stories remind us that even in life’s most challenging moments, profound comfort and connection can emerge. Scott also emphasizes how small, compassionate actions can have a lasting impact, as seen in the ripple effects often revealed in NDE life reviews. These moments, though seemingly ordinary, can transform lives in ways we might never imagine. As we approach the new year, this episode is a reminder to focus on the small moments that create lasting meaning. A heartfelt thank you to Scott Janssen for his wisdom and storytelling. For more information on his work, writings, and novel, visit jscottjanssen.com. Until next time, BLBers! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We welcome you to follow our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brightlightsbeyond⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get aquatinted with our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brightlightsbeyondthepodcast.squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all new content from us! We will be releasing episodes every other Friday so look out for our next one on January 10th! Again thank you so much for listening and supporting us! It's been such a privileged to get to learn with y'all! ALSO: we are looking for anyone who is willing and wants to talk about an NDE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REACH OUT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via our website! (we have a CONTACT US PAGE) music: slow-mo dream Rob Kelly & Duncan Pittock/ microcosm - Tom Quick

    23 min
  3. 28/12/2024

    Bright Lights Beyond #23 - The Meaning of Closure p. 1

    Welcome back, BLBers! We’re closing out 2024 with an unforgettable story, so buckle up! This week, Andie and Lexie welcome a special guest, Scott Janssen, a hospice social worker with years of experience supporting patients at the end of life. Drawing from personal stories, Scott discusses the importance of understanding Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), After-Death Communications (ADCs), and Deathbed Visions (DBVs) and how they are becoming increasingly recognized in the medical field. Scott discusses how these transformative experiences provide comfort and peace to those nearing the end of their journey. We also explore how the medical industry is slowly waking up to the importance of understanding these experiences to better support patients and families in their final moments. This episode invites listeners to reflect on life’s greatest mysteries and the profound experiences that sometimes arise at the intersection of life and death. We hope this conversation opens your heart to the possibilities beyond our understanding of existence. A huge thank you to Scott Janssen for sharing your expertise and perspective. For more information about Scott’s work and advocacy, visit https://www.jscottjanssen.com. Tune in now for an enlightening and compassionate conversation. Until next time, Beyonders! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We welcome you to follow our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brightlightsbeyond⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get aquatinted with our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brightlightsbeyondthepodcast.squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all new content from us! We will be releasing episodes every other Friday so look out for our next one on January 10th! Again thank you so much for listening and supporting us! It's been such a privileged to get to learn with y'all! ALSO: we are looking for anyone who is willing and wants to talk about an NDE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REACH OUT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via our website! (we have a CONTACT US PAGE) music: slow-mo dream Rob Kelly & Duncan Pittock/ microcosm - Tom Quick

    30 min
  4. 13/12/2024

    Bright Lights Beyond #22 - The Spirit of Christmas Past, Present, & Beyond

    ✨ Happy Holidays, BLBers! ✨ We’re back with a special Friday the 13th episode that’s all about reflection, renewal, and a little bit of holiday magic. In this episode, Leixe and Andie take a look at the incredible story of Laura, whose Christmas Eve near-death experience gave her a glimpse into a realm beyond the physical. Her resulting connection to a higher consciousness will leave you feeling inspired – and maybe questioning what’s truly real. 💫 From the timeless themes of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to the magic of the winter season, this episode blends ghost stories, holiday traditions, and the profound lessons that NDEs can teach us. Is every holiday classic just an NDE in disguise? 🤔 You decide! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We welcome you to follow our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brightlightsbeyond⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get aquatinted with our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brightlightsbeyondthepodcast.squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all new content from us! We will be releasing episodes every other Friday so look out for our next one on December 27th! Again thank you so much for listening and supporting us! It's been such a privileged to get to learn with y'all! ALSO: we are looking for anyone who is willing and wants to talk about an NDE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REACH OUT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ via our website! (we have a CONTACT US PAGE) music: slow-mo dream Rob Kelly & Duncan Pittock/ microcosm - Tom Quick

    19 min
  5. 29/11/2024

    Bright Lights Beyond #21 - The Value of Intuition

    Happy Thanksgiving, Bright Lights Beyonders! We’re wrapping up the holiday weekend with an episode that challenges us to consider what truly matters in life. This week, Andie and Lexie take on Black Friday and connect it to something far more meaningful: how materialism intersects with love, gratitude, and the profound shifts sparked by a Near-Death Experience (NDE). Today’s guest, Valerie Tate, is an intuitive therapist, marriage and family counselor, and NDE survivor. Valerie shares how her own brush with the beyond transformed her relationship with “enough,” reshaping her views on material possessions and the deeper currencies of life: connection, purpose, and joy. Valerie’s story challenges us to move beyond mindless consumerism and instead embrace intention and curiosity in all we do—whether shopping, celebrating, or simply being present. Special thanks to Valerie for her incredible insights! For more on her work, please visit valtate.com (https://valtate.com/). Until next time, Beyonders! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We welcome you to follow our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@brightlightsbeyond⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get aquatinted with our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brightlightsbeyondthepodcast.squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all new content from us! We will be releasing episodes every other Friday so look out for our next one on December 13th! Again thank you so much for listening and supporting us! It's been such a privileged to get to learn with y'all! ALSO: we are looking for anyone who is willing and wants to talk about an NDE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠REACH OUT⁠⁠⁠⁠ via our website! (we have a CONTACT US PAGE) music: slow-mo dream Rob Kelly & Duncan Pittock/ microcosm - Tom Quick

    30 min

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Mentioned throughout all of history NDE's transcend time & space.They often share similar narratives & consist of a transformation involving life changing self actualization & new found knowledge of the physical world. Through these experiences, we can gain the awareness we might need to answer the questions we have about death. Bright Lights Beyond, will hopefully lead you on a journey of your own and give you a new sense of life. We aim to inform and discuss similarities, dicrepancies, and plausibility’s of these stories. Learn, laugh, and encounter what leaving this world might look like.