Aug 11, 2020
Today’s discussion on THE GURU is all about near-death
experiences — otherwise known as NDEs. People who have had
NDEs often gain a profound insight and an incredible understanding
of life. For Howard, his own transformational experience provided
him with the liberating knowing that life does not end with
‘death’. This realization positively impacted his sense of
awareness, his everyday mindfulness , and the way in which he views
the world.
Joining Howard today to take a deep-dive into the fascinating topic
of near-death experiences are two experts in the field, Nancy Rynes
and Jeff Janssen. Nancy is a leader in teaching the wisdom of
NDE’s. Through her book, “Awakenings From The Light: 12 Life
Lessons From A Near Death Experience“ she teaches others about her
experience and how to live a more conscious, joyful, and
spiritually-inspired life. Jeff Janssen, Howard’s second guest is
also an expert in the field. After almost suffering from what is
known as the ‘widowmaker heart attack’ at 42 years old, Jeff sought
answers to life's biggest questions. On this quest he went on to
research over 2500 people around the world who all had an NDE,
eventually leading him to write his book, 10 Life-Changing Lessons
from Heaven.
Nancy and Jeff share their Knowledge in detail; their profound
realizations, lessons, and insights; as well as the not-so-scary
truth of coming face-to-face with what lies beyond.
“The main [realization] that hit me right away [after my near-death
experience] was just [this] sense of connection and oneness to all
beings — not just my family, not just my friends, and not just a
material connection — but ... a deep-seated, energetic, spiritual
connection to everybody.” — Nancy Rynes
Key Takeaways
[:49] About today’s podcast.
[1:15] Howard shares what he learned from his own transformational
experience.
[2:53] About today’s first guest, Nancy Rynes, and her near-death
experience.
[4:27] Howard welcomes Nancy to the show.
[4:34] About Howard’s second guest, Jeff Janssen, and his research
on the topic of NDE’s.
[6:25] Howard welcomes Jeff to the show.
[6:59] The most profound realization Nancy had from her NDE.
[8:59] Nancy shares her personal story from before and after her
NDE.
[12:04] Nancy details the specific moment in which she experienced
an out-of-body experience during her accident.
[13:54] About the surgery that followed Nancy’s accident and her
profound ND experience.
[21:12] Jeff shares the most profound realization he had from his
research.
[23:43] Howard reflects on his own transformational
experience.
[24:21] How Jeff’s near heart attack caused him to be a voracious
seeker of what lies beyond, interviewing others with NDEs around
the world. He also highlights some of the common threads amongst
those that have ND experiences.
[26:53] General NDE characteristics and how they transcend
culture.
[28:28] Nancy shares which of these NDE characteristics she has
experienced.
[30:26] Where to get a hold of Howard’s books, I AM and Time in a
Bottle.
[31:21] Why it is important to learn about the wisdom from NDEs
even if you haven’t experienced one yourself.
[32:21] What was Nancy's experience like after waking up from her
surgery, having experienced an NDE?
[36:10] Jeff speaks about the importance of being exposed to NDE
stories and what you can gain from them.
[38:13] How researching NDEs has made Jeff a ‘better person’ and
changed his life.
[40:07] What should be the genesis of change.
[41:08] Nancy speaks about her ‘life review’ experience within her
NDE.
[44:25] How does studying NDEs impact what Jeff does as a culture
and championship coach? And what was his upbringing and outlook on
the world prior to diving into the world of NDEs?
[49:27] Howard speaks about the direct connection between anything
you’re trying to create in the world and an expanded awareness.
[49:43] Would Nancy agree with that sentiment that the more you can
understand yourself, the more you can understand the world?
[52:30] As a scientist, was Nancy curious about these questions
before going through an NDE?
[54:01] Nancy shares the final profound lessons she learned during
her NDE.
[55:29] What perfection truly is.
[56:06] About Howard’s private coaching sessions for those serious
about positively changing their life.
[56:54] Howard highlights a few different philosophies on life and
death in different cultures and religions.
[59:04] Do Nancy and Jeff align with any particular culture,
religion, or philosophy when it comes to life and death? If so,
which? And why?
[1:03:03] Jeff speaks about his book, 10 Life-Changing Lessons from
Heaven, and what he offers through it.
[1:06:16] Nancy shares some insight from her NDE that could provide
comfort to those who have had a loved one pass.
[1:13:35] Howard shares a personal story about a powerful medium
experience after his awakening.
[1:19:47] Jeff highlights an important lesson learned from NDErs:
trust completely.
[1:21:21] Nancy speaks about the contents of her book, Awakenings
from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience.
[1:23:22] Jeff shares what he loves about Nancy’s book.
[1:24:13] Where to find Jeff online and where to find his book.
[1:24:30] Where to reach Nancy online and where to read her
book.
[1:24:50] Howard thanks Nancy and Jeff for joining the podcast and
sharing the insights and wisdom around NDEs.
Mentioned in this Episode
Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near Death Experience, by Nancy Rynes
10 Life-Changing Lessons from Heaven, by Jeff Janssen
Life Lessons from Heaven (Jeff Janssen’s Website)
International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS)
Soul Peeps Discussion Groups (Life Lessons from Heaven)
Life After Life: The Bestselling Original Investigation That Revealed "Near-Death Experiences,” by Raymond Moody
I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, by Howard Falco
Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life, by Howard Falco
Dr. Kenneth Ring’s Near-Death Experience Research
The Official Website of Dr. Ken Ring
“I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.” — Billie Jean King
About Your Host | Howard Falco
Howard Falco is an author and expert on self-empowerment and mindfulness. He is a mental strength coach to college and professional athletes and those looking for next-level results. His books are: I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life. His work offers the deepest and most powerful awareness available on self-creation and the mindset for optimal success.
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