Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins

How much of the world are you truly sensing?Gretchen Rubin, an influential observer of happiness and human nature, joins me to talk about her latest book, “Life in Five Senses”, which explores how opening up to your senses can bring more magic and meaning to your life.She shares how a simple moment at the eye doctor sparked her curiosity about the senses and led to the writing of this book. This conversation will leave you with valuable insights and practical tools to appreciate and enhance your sensory experiences.Topics We Discuss:[01:56] Tapping into our five senses. [04:08] Facing death to appreciate life. [07:34] Our sense of smell. [14:25] Drawing closer through taste memories. [15:09] The power of taste and memories. [19:30] Enhancing life through senses. [22:07] Five senses portrait. [25:07] Summer memories and senses. [29:49] Consistent practice and transformation.[33:04] Using smartphones to improve focus. [36:12] Animals' extraordinary senses. [39:59] Life, death, and the space.********************************SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbinsAs a member, you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteFacebook*******************************FOLLOW GRETCHEN RUBIN:Find Gretchen on her Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.Sign up for her weekly newsletter “5 Things Making Me Happy”.Take her Five Senses Quiz: “What’s Your Neglected Sense?”Gretchen’s book, “Life in Five Senses” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerExtrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTubeMara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media StrategyClaire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you create heaven on earth?Spiritual medium and best-selling author, Rebecca Rosen, discusses this age-old question which her newest book “What’s Your Heaven?” is about.Listen in to hear about connecting with our guides, angels, and dearly departed loved ones, ways to maintain a high vibrational frequency, and Rebecca’s views on free will, the timing of death, and the concept of random acts of chaos. Topics We Discuss:[1:49] Spirit connections. Rebecca shares her spiritual journey, a powerful reading she once gave, and validating a connection to the spirit world.[15:33] Raising your vibration. Rebecca explores raising your vibration to open yourself up to miracles using color clearing and Solfeggio frequencies.[27:06] Purpose of grief. Soul contracts, tragedy's gift, Power vs. Force, grief, and forgiveness as tools for raising consciousness.[34:29] Understanding death, grief, and spirituality. Free will, timing of death, Sandy Hook tragedy, suffering, and learning lessons.***********************************************SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbinsAs a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteFacebook***********************************************FOLLOW REBECCA ROSEN:Find Rebecca and the programs she offers on her website, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.Rebecca’s book, “What’s Your Heaven?” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerExtrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTubeMara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media StrategyClaire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MYUNG SUNG: KOREAN LIVING MEDITATION with DR. JENELLE KIMWhat if the path to enlightenment was as simple as being true, right, and correct?Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine and board-certified herbalist, Dr. Jenelle Kim joins me to share her unique perspective, Myung Sung, on the art of decision-making. Listen in to hear Dr. Kim touch on her experiences exploring the intersection between Western and herbal medicine and how that led her to working in the beauty and health industry, navigating the sudden death of her father, and embracing her platform to share her father’s wisdom to connect with and to teach others.SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbinsFOLLOW DR. JENELLE KIM:Find Jenelle and the programs she offers on her website, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.Jenelle’s book, “Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation” is available on Amazon. (affiliate)(0:02:48) - Amy asks Dr. Kim to explain her relationship with her father and how he became enlightened at the age of 14.(0:06:30) - Amy seeks clarification on the concept of enlightenment, asking Dr. Kim where one should begin in the process of connecting according to Myung Sung. (0:07:02) - Amy dives into the concept of living meditation with Dr. Kim, discussing the power of her father's words and the concept of true, right, and correct.(0:10:15) - Amy inquires about how the concept of true, right, and correct can be applied to daily life and emotions.(0:15:52) - Amy guides the conversation towards the topic of mindfulness and making correct decisions, asking Dr. Kim to share her perspective using the analogy of baking a cake for a competition.(0:22:02) - Amy sympathetically inquires about Dr. Kim's experience dealing with the sudden loss of her father, leading Dr. Kim to share her reflections on his teachings and their impact on her life.(0:26:35) - Amy asks Dr. Kim about her health regimen and her use of social media as a platform to connect and share wisdom.(0:37:20) - Amy ends the conversation by asking Dr. Kim about her journey to embracing social media and how she shares her father's wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the idea of a psychic experience scare you? Did you experience a sudden psychic opening? Author, psychic counselor, and reiki master teacher, Lisa Campion, joins me to talk about using your discernment when you open your psychic abilities and how it can happen, the clairsenses, the role of the pineal gland, negative entities, navigating different dimensional planes of reality, and more. Lisa brings a knowledgeable and grounded perspective to a topic that can seem elusive and that many people are unknowingly led astray on. Topics We Discuss: [1:00] Opening psychic abilities with mental health struggles. Ground yourself and focus on your mental health first, because psychic opening can be destabilizing. Learning how to manage and turn off your gifts can help you ground. Be mindful, get a teacher, and go slowly. Don’t follow social media trends. [3:43] Ways of opening psychically. Some people have gradual strengthening of their gifts, many undergo very sudden and disorienting awakenings. NDEs, loss of a loved one, spiritual development paths, psychedelic journeys, and sudden or tragic changes can all cause sudden openings. [6:01] What is a sudden psychic opening like? It depends what psychic senses a person already has open. Whichever ones suddenly come online are where someone will start perceiving things they weren’t previously. Visual psychics are the most rare. [7:55] The clairsenses. Clairsomatic is feelings in the body, clairsentience is feeling, claircognizance is knowing - hunches, nudges- these are the basis of our intuition. Lisa believes the heart is also psychic and can see clearly into our relationships. Clairaudience is hearing the little voice in your head. Clairgustance (taste) and clairalience (smell) typically show when being contacted by a loved one. Clairvoyance is seeing things in our minds eye or sometimes seeing actual things. Write down what you notice. [15:30] Why are psychics trending right now? Lisa thinks there are generally more psychic people than before, there are more resources for opening up nowadays - yoga, reiki, and meditation are very accessible now- paranormal content is also everywhere. [18:34] The pineal gland & psychic abilities. It has optical nerves running to it and it secretes DMT. Meditations, breathing exercises, minimizing certain chemicals like fluoride, and using certain sound frequencies can help open and activate your pineal gland. [22:57] Spirit guides & differentiating them. Everyone has a team, and their guides all play different roles. Guides might be different kinds of beings. Beloved ancestors are often like cheerleaders and are less directive. Guides like angels and ascended masters often work to help us achieve grow. We have to ask for assistance, but they can’t interfere with anyone’s free will and they won’t necessarily stop us from facing consequences of our actions. [28:49] Negative entities & unsafe psychic practices. Negative entities feel creepy and scary because we know they’re not good. We are all capable of sensing whether something is good, neutral, or bad. Ouija boards are direct communication tools and portals to lower astral realms. [32:26] Planes of reality. The astral realm is directly “next” to ours and it is what we typically access when we first open up psychically. There are a few levels to it. The “middle” level is where stuck spirits of the dead are. The “upper” level is where people mostly astral travel to when dreaming. There are realms beyond those up to heaven, God, and more. There are “sideways” worlds of the dead and fairies. Sometimes these dimensions or realms bleed through. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW LISA CAMPION: Find Lisa and the programs she offers on her website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Lisa’s book, “Awakening Your Psychic Ability” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An involved mother remains so even in the afterlife in this heartwarming ghost story from her loving daughter. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes the twin connection so special and different from other relationships? Author, twin loss advocate, and twinless twin herself, Tasha Cram, joins me to dive deep into the twin dynamic. We talk about Tasha’s story of loss as a child, twin development, synchronization between twins, the twin connection after one in the pair leaves Earth, and so much more. Even if you’re a “singleton” (non-twin), this episode is fascinating and teaches us more about just how interconnected humans are with each other. Topics We Discuss: [1:30] Tasha’s story of twin loss. Her twin died just a few weeks before they turned 4 years old. She was so young that she didn’t fully comprehend the loss and grief. It took many years and a health scare for her to understand change was needed. She began learning about complicated grief and the identity crisis twins experience. [5:11] Twin development & relationship. Twins synchronize with each other the way mothers and fetuses do. Many believe that the twin relationship dies when one of the original pair dies, but twinless twins can synchronize with other single twins. [8:03] What is synchronization? The physiological syncing between other single twins. Mannerisms, voice inflections, etc are picked up on very quickly between them. [10:55] Twin brains and intuition. Their intuition is so strong because they shared a womb-space. Babies are so connected with their mothers because they gestate within their mothers. The body connects in a different way because they are hardwired together. [13:02] Twin loss vs other loss. Twins share an identity, unlike singleton siblings, so they experience not just grief, but a total identity crisis without their counterpart. [16:30] Disappearing twins in utero. The one who is born is still wired like a twin, but they never got to have the experience of living with a twin. They often still feel like something is missing until they sync with another twin that they meet. They can tap into others’ experiences by hearing stories from other twins about their experiences. [22:03] Twin superpowers. Besides strong intuition, they can read and feel energy very well. Their powers don’t go away once their twin dies. Once their twin is gone, they have to re-discover themselves as a twin. It’s a very complicated grief process. [26:37] Experiences Tasha had with her late twin. Right after her twin Tonya passed, Tasha saw Tonya’s soul. Tasha started having dreams of her twin once she began processing her grief as an adult. She gets downloads from her twin when she takes the time to intentionally connect with her. [31:06] Tasha’s twin-centered projects. Twinful, twin-loss support group, her journey of a thousand hugs. After someone in her twinless twin support group committed suicide, Tasha felt the need to do more for the community. She also makes and send tie-blankets to twinless twins around the world. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW TASHA CRAM: Find Tasha and the programs she offers on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Tasha’s book, “Title” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What lessons could a centuries-old Tibetan book hold about living life in the modern era? Turns out, some really important ones. President of the Jigme Lingpa Center and creator of the Meditation Pro Series, Mordy Levine & Vajrayana Buddhist teacher and director of the Jigme Lingpa Center, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, join me in this episode to share lessons from the Tibetan Book of the Dead. This text is full of wisdom and guidance for masters to walk people through life, death, and rebirth. Listen in to hear what Tibetan wisdom has to say about all things karma - working on your karma in preparation for dying, creating karma for yourself, how it manifests in your next life, and more! Topics We Discuss: [1:02] Handling difficult situations. Everything is impermanent, good and bad. Living in the moment and remembering the impermanence of everything will bolster your resilience. [3:03] What is the Tibetan Book of the Dead? A Buddhist book written in the 8th century. It was originally only taught to advanced practitioners. It was translated (not very well) to English about 100 years ago and is very dense with teachings. It is hard to understand if you don’t have a deep understanding of Tibetan Buddhism. The core of the book is for practitioners to be able to lead their students through the dying process and afterlife for them to have an auspicious rebirth. [4:54] Do we have to be actively dying to use this wisdom? Preparing now is the best way because death can come at any time. Focus on the present. [7:43] Working on your karma in preparation for death. Learn to enjoy the present moment every day instead of wanting for more to die in peace. You can work on your karma to change it in this life. We have to start with our minds, speech, and actions. [15:08] When are we creating karma for ourselves? In moments when we want to react in a negative or harmful way toward others, we have a choice. If someone yells at you, you can either yell at them or respond with compassion. Our thoughts can create negative karma for us. Try reframing your thoughts. [26:37] How does karma manifest in our next life? The way you are today affects who you are tomorrow. The things on your heart when you die will carry over to the afterlife and to your next life. [28:50] Choosing your next life. Anyone can choose their path. Some masters leave a letter to their students telling them how and who they’ll be reborn as so they can be found and brought back to the monastery to continue their studies. Regular people can choose to make better choices and create good karma going forward in life. [40:39] How to know a reborn master is actually that same soul? Many children remember their past lives. High lamas can sometimes recognize each other and will do tests with objects of the deceased master to confirm identities. Some institutions carry out research on children and past lives. [45:21] The Bardos. These are transitional dreamlike states between birth, death, and rebirth. A good lama can walk your consciousness through these. If you start working on your karma now, you can also go through it on your own without getting distracted by distortions of your mind and karma. Knowing how to walk through it is like lucid dreaming - you’re aware of what’s happening. [47:52] How does the son of a Jewish rabbi turn into a Buddhist? Mordy found out as a teen that his father, a rabbi, had a Ph.D. studying death, dying, and mourning. He shared this interest with his father and began reading about NDEs and past lives until he knew that he couldn’t deny the existence of the afterlife and reincarnation. Eventually, his Orthodox Jewish mother asked him to teach her how to meditate when she was dying. [52:13] “How we live is how we die.” Living in the present moment so we can shape our realities is the most important thing we can do for ourselves. Prioritizing peace and joy now sets us up to experience more of that in our current life, the afterlife, and beyond. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member, you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** CONNECT WITH MORDY LEVINE & LAMA LHANANG: Find Mordy and the programs he offers on his website. Find the Lama at the Jigme Lingpa Center. Mordy and the Lama’s book, “The Tibetan Book of the Dead for Beginners: A Guide to Living and Dying” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireper

Is there ever a case where living vicariously through your children is good for them? For today’s guest, Laura Carney, living out her dad’s dreams changed her life. Her dad passed away before he could complete his own bucket list, so she completed it for him. She’s a writer and copy editor for publications like The Washington Post, People, GQ, the Associated Press, Good Housekeeping, and more. Listen in to hear beautiful stories full of synchronicities and serendipitous moments that aided Laura in completing the list and the lessons she learned along the way. Topics We Discuss: [0:48] What happened to Laura’s father? He was killed by a distracted driver on their phone when Laura was 25. She found his bucket list 13 years later. [2:11] How finding the list affected Laura’s grief. Before finding the list, Laura equated grief with depressive episodes as she’d grown up with depression and ADHD. The list helped her reframe her dad’s death and process the trauma and pain of losing him. [4:50] Completing the list. Out of 60 items, her dad had only successfully completed 5 of them. When she found it, she felt spiritually called to complete it and took it as literally as possible. She started with running items since she was a runner and would try to combine them as much as possible. It took her 6 years to complete and taught her how to fail. [12:23] Synchronicities lead to talking with the President. A sequence of synchronistic events begins with being tipped off about a President who still teaches Sunday school most weeks. Then happening to meet one of this President’s biographers the night before and running into him again leading up to her being able to exchange some words with this President. This type of sequence kept happening over and over and it was undeniable to Laura and the people around her that there was some kind of intervention helping to make this happen. Laura felt like she and her dad worked together. [18:24] List items & lessons along the way. Corresponding with the Pope and owning a large house and land and a tennis court. Laura marked off some of the items in a more poetic way and with many of them realized that it was less important to do specific items in a certain way, and more important to focus on the feelings to be achieved and the growth it pushed her towards. [23:36] Recording music & reliving childhood. Laura’s dad was a singer and doing this was more emotionally hard because she sang songs her dad used to sing to her and her brother. Much of the list gave her a way to re-experience her dad’s energy through others, and for this one, she ended up alone. [25:23] Singing at Laura’s wedding & dancing at his grandchildren’s wedding. Laura married her husband before they found the list. They honored him at the wedding by opening a bottle of 1974 Robert Mondavi cabernet he’d set aside 38 years before the day. Laura purchased a 2018 bottle of the same wine to set aside for her niece’s wedding. [27:43] Universal lessons from the list. Let go of what doesn’t matter, listen to your intuition, remember that being alive is a gift, stop caring how you measure up to other people, and give to others. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW LAURA CARNEY: Find Laura on her website, Instagram, or Twitter. Laura’s book, “My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you imagine having a group of intergalactic, highly intelligent beings to talk to everyday? Globally-acclaimed energy intuitive, channeler, author, and musician, Lee Harris, joins me again today to talk about his guides, the Z’s, and what they have to say about things like raising consciousness, enlightenment, death and exit points, and developing your own channeling relationship. Topics We Discuss: [1:19] The rise in popularity of channeling/ Lee’s rise in popularity. Lee attributes his growth to an energy reading he did right after the world went into lockdown in 2020. He thinks people were looking for answers or some sort of comfort, and his energy update resonated with a lot of people. [3:23] Who are the Z’s & why are more people opening up? Lee began channeling this intergalactic group of beings before age 6 and then they left him until 23. More people are opening up because everyone’s consciousness and awareness are rising. More people are also just admitting to it since it’s become more popular and acceptable. Many of us are here to help change the oppressive systems in place on the planet. [6:50] What does “raising consciousness” mean? The Z’s describe it as becoming compassionate, kind, and inclusive more of the time than you used to be. Things seem darker now because there is light being shown on the darkness that was already there. Earth’s energies and crystal grids are becoming more activated. Right now we are grappling with the old structures that don’t want to die and the new energies coming in, we’re learning how to integrate technology into our lives, and people still need to participate in the change happening. [14:10] Enlightenment & areas of mastery. Enlightenment is not a place to be reached where nothing hard happens. The Z’s talk about it in terms of mastery. They say mastery in at least 8 different areas of life is required to reach enlightenment. [18:13] How Lee integrates his channeling. His books come through by someone else speaking with the Z’s through him. The same thing used to happen in his private sessions. He can hear what’s being said but doesn’t remember much of it and can’t process what’s being said. He doesn’t go back and listen to his channelings because he finds it jarring, but he has his own relationship with them. [23:26] Developing your own channeling relationship. Lee thinks everyone’s relationship with their guides is different. Anyone can develop a relationship, and Lee never thought it would happen to him. The easiest way to start is to write “What does my soul want to tell me today?” and spend a few minutes writing the answer. [25:32] What is Freedom Consciousness? Connection to the universe and recognizing that everything happening is bigger than what’s going on right in front of us, and that we are bigger than we think. It requires practice to master. [31:44] What are exit points? Points in time where our soul could’ve left our physical body. The Z’s say that our souls work with the souls of the people in our life to decide our time to go. If we were aware of exit points we would be more grateful for and appreciative of life. [36:24] Music for healing. During adolescence, we become very emotional and connected to music in a way that we aren’t when we’re older. It is a raw expression of emotion and creating music can help us connect with higher powers. [39:41] The Z’s effects on Lee. They’ve completely changed his worldview, increased his intuition, and opened up his heart and mind. When he channels, his body heats up and he gets dehydrated more easily. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW LEE HARRIS: Find Lee on his website, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook Lee’s book, “Awaken Your Multidimensional Soul: Conversations with the Z’s, Book Two” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Conversations with the Z’s, Book One is also available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The discovery of a hereditary genetic mutation leads to tracing the family tree and an unexpected encounter during an acupuncture session. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you embrace every facet of your authentic self? What does authenticity really even mean? International speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, mother, and cofounder of Mindvalley, Kristina Mand-Lakhiani, joins me to discuss her new book, “Becoming Flawesome” and how we can begin embracing authenticity. Listen in to hear where authenticity comes from and what it truly is, how we can remain authentic when different parts of our lives are clashing, how you can still experience imposter syndrome despite being authentic, and more! Topics We Discuss: [1:15] Kristina’s career path. When she married her former husband, she left behind her country and career to start Mindvalley from scratch with him. She wasn’t initially passionate about self-help, but grew to love it. Her new book, “Becoming Flawesome”, embodies the unconventional path she’s taken and diverges from many traditional structures of self-help novels. [5:08] Mistakes in the self-help industry. It’s often romanticized, surface-level, and dogmatic. The book isn’t meant to tear down the self-help industry, but she isn’t afraid to acknowledge where it sometimes comes up short. [6:34] Success vs happiness. Many people subconsciously associate being successful with being “good” and chase this to be liked thinking that will bring them happiness. Happiness is more abstract, success is more easily quantifiable. Hustle culture and the idea of flow are two sides of the same coin of productivity, which are tied to success. Kristina wants people to look past these two entirely and look at happiness. [13:13] Understanding authenticity. Authenticity is the result of your relationship with yourself. Many people try to put on a show for others, but tending to ourselves paves the way for us to feel strong in who we are. Our relationships with others can also help us come back into ourselves. [22:41] Are masks counter to authenticity? Masks are required for social interaction with the world, and are normal. They are separate from who you are and your relationship with yourself. The problem is overidentifying with one facet of ourself and disowning the rest of who we are which leads to distortion of our reality. [26:50] Balancing conflicting life roles. Maintaining integrity and aligned intentions helps you keep your center in moments when it can be hard to balance multiple roles. For example, when firing a friend. [29:58] Imposter syndrome & compassion. You can be authentic and believe you are worthless at the same time. Authenticity is not the cure for imposter syndrome, being kind to yourself is. Kindness with ourselves is easy when we’re doing well, but we need this compassion more when we are not doing well. Replace your judgment with curiosity. This is the therapeutic process. Hone in on the what and why. [36:00] Personal transformation. Truly changing requires applying knowledge and experience, as well as support. Kristina believes transformation is a trainable skill. What you focus on determines your reality, and honing what you focus in on can lead to more transformation. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW KRISTINA MAND-LAKHIANI: Find Kristina on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and her website. Kristina’s book, “Becoming Flawesome” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you started soul searching and connecting with other energies? Do you know how to protect yourself? Today we talk with medium Bill Philipps, whose life work is to help people deal with the grief of losing loved ones by bringing through validations, evidential information, and beautiful messages from Spirit to help them heal. Listen in to hear about how we are all connected energetically with each other, our deceased loved ones, and guides, how to protect yourself when opening up to the other side, and the importance of knowing your energy and committing to spiritual practices. Topics We Discuss: [1:35] The Spiritual Web. It’s a committee of passed loved ones, spirit guides, and ascended masters that we are connected to energetically. It’s subtle energy that requires deep presence and awareness to perceive. Once you know what your energy feels like, you can more easily discern when you’re dealing with other energy. [6:15] Different Types of Energies. When you tune into your psychic senses, you can notice different energies. Our spirit team is always leaving signs for us, and it’s up to us to notice it. [12:08] Negative Energies & Spiritual Protection. Dark spirits are manipulative, so they can be hard to discern. Bill noticed he would feel nauseous and heavy and hear a lot of derogatory language in his head when he connected with dark energies. Visualization and imagination are where your baseline of protection comes from. Imagine being surrounded by white light. [18:21] Intention-Setting & Mantras. Connecting with Spirit and working in the unseen realms requires accountability for your thoughts and feelings and your power to change your state. Starting your day with positive intentions makes it easier to go back to that state during the day. Mantras go hand-in-hand with intentions. [22:05] Noticing Spirit. Communication often comes during very human moments as reminders that we’re not alone and that there’s more to all of this. [24:21] Cord-Cutting vs Boundary-Setting. Energetic cords form between ourselves and people we interact with, and sometimes unpleasant or traumatic experiences. Cord-cutting requires you setting an intention to separate yourself from a person, but it’s something you have to repeat and solidify. You have to set a physical boundary along with cutting a cord. [28:53] Medium Readings & Spirit Guides. The messages in Bill’s readings apply in the future outside of the session, because it’s energy. Some deceased loved ones are guides, but not all guides are loved ones. [32:20] Messages from Bill’s New Book. You are so powerful and you are here to create your heaven on earth. There’s so much more to life than paying bills and dying. It’s about truly living life. [33:30] What Happens When We Transition? We evaluate our earthly experiences and what lessons we did or didn’t learn. We also create the experiences we wanted on earth or loved to do on earth, but maybe weren’t able to have or do. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member, you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW BILL PHILIPPS: Find Bill on his website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Bill’s book, “Soul Searching” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you struggle with understanding what intuition is and how to use it? Today we talk with New York Times bestselling author and intuitive for A-list stars and corporate executives, Laura Day. She has taught thousands of people and companies how to master their intuition in practical and verifiable ways. Listen in to hear what intuition is, how to master your intuition, the relationship between intuition and psychology, and how to use your intuition and mindfulness to create the life you want. Topics We Discuss: [2:29] Intuition is nonlocal perception, an extension of our senses. Everyone has access to it. It is useful, accurate, and actionable. Our thoughts are based on our habitual beliefs. Your intuition speaks at the same “level” as your thoughts and feelings, but we’ve been taught to ignore it. We must have an ego to channel our intuition into action. [14:53] Intuition vs being empathic. Empaths often lack boundaries and act as energy vampires. The most intuitive people have strong boundaries and are balanced. Empathy is an emotional state and highly emotional states and intuition can’t coexist. [17:18] Mediumship is not empathy, it is perceiving something by becoming it. Empaths often are mediums who aren’t able to get back to themselves and their mindfulness. Mindfulness is not a meditation, it is conscious awareness of where you’re at and how you feel. Your power is in the present moment. The most spiritual thing you can do is know yourself. [24:09] Intuition and psychology. Your pathology can be your potential, but you can’t see yourself as a victim. Intuition can you tell you what will happen and what to do, but therapy and psychological healing are needed to access it yourself and act upon intuition. Intuition doesn’t care how you feel. [29:30] Contracts. We need to let others go through certain things in their own time and process. If there is a pattern you’re struggling with, ask yourself where you first picked that up. You have to take the lessons from your experiences to dissolve contracts. [35:48] Changing outcomes. Most people don’t hear what they can’t emotionally process in a reading. It’s not good to know information if it won’t help you function. We all have a right to our mistakes, and changing “bad” outcomes is not always actually beneficial for our personal development. [41:22] Embodiment is the next step after mindfulness. It is allowing yourself to experience a reality that is possible, but not quite yet present. Manifestation is the action that goes into making the possibilities that you embody your reality. Becoming the person you need to be to have what you want is hard work. It’s an active choice. [52:48] Validating intuition. Document your intuitive hits and notice how they happen and where your biases are. Check in with your intellect and emotions when it comes to decision-making. Ask for another way if it’s something you know you should do but just can’t. [59:52] The first step to tapping in. You’re always tapped in, but you need to be clear about what you’re asking for and working towards. Dreams are tricky to identify what is intuitive or psychological processing. Sleepwork can be helpful, which is different. Where is your awareness when you wake up? *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member, you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW LAURA DAY: Find Laura and the programs she offers on her website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Extrassaus.com | Audio & Video Editing | YouTube Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you in favor of medicalizing psychedelics? Or does the divergence from sacred traditions bother you? Today we talk with Rachel Harris, Ph.D, a psychologist of over 40 years who has spent time meeting with women in the psychedelic underground doing the work to keep psychedelics sacred, some of who have been practicing for as long as Rachel has been a psychologist. Listen in to learn more about the pros and cons of medicalized psychedelic research, the sacred practices being left out of therapeutic psychedelic use, psychedelics for death and dying, and more! *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW RACHEL HARRIS: Find out more about Rachel and her books on her website. Rachel’s book, “Swimming in the Sacred: Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Extrassaus | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyan was a 12-year-old piano prodigy. He taught himself how to play classical music in just a few months, and had even started composing music. The day after he passed, his family began receiving signs from him, including an unfinished composition called "Corvus Raven Heart." Now, his music lives on through others. Listen in to hear this beautiful story about a brilliant boy. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member, you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** LISTEN TO KYAN’S SONG See videos of him playing and hear renditions of his song: https://www.youtube.com/@kyanpennellsofficialchanne2645 DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Max Bugrov | Extrassaus | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you took time out of your day to play? Today we talk with Shirin Etessam, an entrepreneur, seasoned media executive, and transformational speaker who recognized the power of play in a world full of rigid structures, schedules, and expectations. Listen in to hear how this high-level corporate employee and entrepreneur turned to spirituality, the power of play for your mind, spirit, and body, and the importance of play for children and adults. Topics We Discuss: [1:50] Shirin’s jump into spirituality. The end of a 22 year relationship made her realize that she felt empty inside despite having all of the material measures of success. [5:06] Half-assed spirituality. Going to a retreat once a year, going to a yoga class, or wearing particular jewelry isn’t going to bring about the lasting, integrated changes that a daily spiritual practice does. Practicing only when it’s convenient is a form of spiritual bypassing. [10:50] Redefining spirituality. Separating soul work and connecting with spirit. We have to do internal work to reconnect with our essence so we can follow our internal guidance. Play is an important part of this process. [17:34] Shirin’s process. It took her 6 years from the end of her relationship to drastically change her life and get to a spiritually healthy place. She lacked direction and didn’t really know where to look. Customizing one’s spiritual process and practice is important. [19:34] All about play. The most important thing is allowing ourselves the space to play. Shirin details some of the different play personality types as defined by Stuart Brown. Any activity that we do simply for the joy of doing it is play. It rewires our brains. [25:19] Play for children vs adults. Playing is a skill, and the school system does a poor job at supporting kids in creative, unstructured play. Because of this, kids grow up to become adults that don’t know how to play. The more adults who play, the more acceptable it will become. [29:33] How Shirin plays. She dances a lot and used to do random disco time for one of her teams to shift their energy when stressed. She says you have to figure out your personality type and incorporating that into your day. [31:55] Adult playmates. Having friends to play with always helps. Shirin has a friend that she will sometimes talk through imaginary scenarios with or who isn’t afraid to dance like a maniac at a party with her. [34:13] Play with your kids. Playing with your own children as an adult can help you unlock that side of yourself. Connecting to your children in that way is also great bonding time. [35:32] Play & executive functioning. Young children learn and develop through play, and especially getting to play on their own terms. They learn things like assigning roles, working in a team, navigating conflict, and so much more. Many parents are unintentionally robbing their children of this freedom. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW SHIRIN ETESSAM: Find Shirin and the programs she offers on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok. Shirin’s book, “Free to Be: A Six Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Max Bugrov | Extrassaus | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How well can you keep your spirits up in the face of hardship? Today we talk with Amanda Kloots, a ray of sunshine, former Broadway Dancer and Radio City Rockette, fitness instructor, and author who encourages people to live their lives to the fullest. Amanda’s late husband, Nick, died in 2020 from Covid and co-infections. Listen in to hear all about his death and legacy, as well as how she stayed positive in the face of death, and parenting after loss. Topics We Discuss: [2:30] Amanda’s grief and loss experience losing her husband. He got sick during the pandemic and then caught hospital infections that ultimately took over him 95 days later. [5:39] How Amanda’s positivity kept her going even when doctors told her on multiple occasions that her husband was going to die in an hour. [10:14] The power of love. Amanda would sing, dance, and encourage her husband whenever she was able to see him and she could tell it boosted his spirits. [12:54] Nick’s legacy. His story caught the world’s attention because he fought for so long to make sure Amanda and their son Elvis would be okay. Amanda and Elvis were able to move into a new home. She and Nick’s mom became very close, and Nick died a rock star like he always wanted to be. [15:52] Amanda’s family support. Her siblings, especially her brother, really stepped up to help her and take care of her and Elvis after Nick died. It impacted their familial relationships deeply. [19:10] Signs, synchronicities, Biblical ties, and beliefs. Milestones of his illness coincided with Biblical days like Easter weekend. Nick’s energy swept over Elvis on a few occasions. Amanda talks to him and dreams about him. Mediums have described Nick’s energy field to Amanda and it’s been the same as what she’s seen. [27:02] Parenting a toddler who lost a parent. Amanda tries to keep Nick present in their lives by talking about him with Elvis. Her new children’s book is a great tool to talk to kids about death and loss. She is sure that Elvis dreams about Nick and encourages others to go to sleep intending to see their loved one. [32:29] Amanda’s grief journey. Losing a spouse is a lifelong journey, especially when you are left to parent a child you once shared. Her philosophy has become to just do and go for things because you never know what could happen. [34:39] Nick’s song “Live Your Life”. Amanda helped him write the lyrics because he couldn’t figure it out on his own. It took on a whole new meaning after he died. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** FOLLOW AMANDA KLOOTS: Find Amanda and the programs she offers on her website or on Instagram. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Max Bugrov | Extrassaus | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has anyone in your life ever experienced a big loss? What did you say to them? Did you struggle to find the right words? Did you give them the space to speak about their loved one? Did you just give up and distance yourself from them? Today we talk with Colin Campbell, a writer and director for theater and film whose short film was nominated for an Academy Award. Colin and his wife Gail have experienced the deepest form of loss – the death of their children, Ruby and Hart. His new book, “Finding the Words”, explores his grief journey after their tragic deaths. Listen in to hear their story, how to even start coping with this kind of loss, the importance of community and rituals in grief, and why it’s so important to find the words to keep speaking about those who have passed. Topics We Discuss: [1:45] Amy’s experience with Colin’s work. Colin’s book brought her to tears in an airport despite her background working with grief. Many of us are afraid of pain and avoid it, although it is sometimes mixed with joy. [5:09] Colin’s late children, Ruby and Hart. They were kind, magnetic children - the lives of the party. Hart was a clown as Colin calls him and often embodied different “characters” when joking with his friends. Ruby was an artist, book lover, and advocate for others. [11:20] What happened to Ruby and Hart? Colin and his family were hit by a drunk and high driver going 40 over the speed limit, and the children passed in the back seat. He and his wife were devastated with grief. [13:12] The process of grief. Colin worked with grief groups, his rabbi, and his community to embrace the grief and push through the loss. Taking action from his grief kept him going, sitting in the sadness was overwhelming. He tries to stay connected with the kids. [16:00] First step to dealing with losing your children. Dealing with denial is an early step, if not the first to healing. It’s incredibly difficult to accept the fact that your children are really gone. [19:00] Colin leaned on his wife’s Jewish traditions for grief and loss support. The community support was critical to his process. [22:27] What happens after the rituals end? Jewish culture says to commemorate the end, so Colin and his wife, Gail, had a ceremony with family and friends. This is a practice they continue to lean on. [25:12] Navigating holidays after loss. Holidays are a reminder of the loss and can be challenging. Colin has found that leaning into the pain and honoring your loved ones helped. [26:43] Grief and marriage. Some couples isolate from each other and struggle after losing children; however, the rate of divorce is lower in couples who have experienced loss than the national average. Colin and Gail actively grieved together and found support in each other. [29:21] Pain, suffering, despair and moving through. Pain is the inescapable feeling of hurt that comes from loss. It needs to be felt. Suffering is the unhealthy expression of pain. Guilt and regret lead to suffering. Despair is overwhelming hopelessness - if you are suicidal you need to seek help. Rituals, community, talking about the dead and the pain, and taking action to connect with life and others are ways through. [36:53] Educating others. Colin and Gail wrote letters to the people around them to help them understand how to support them. It can feel awkward and takes a lot of courage. People appreciated being told what to say and do to help. Acknowledging the loss helps those grieving feel less alone. [43:47] What to say to people who are grieving. “There are no words” isn’t an accurate statement about loss. Ruby and Hart’s friends’ words were impactful because they were simply expressions of love and loss. “Comforting words” often minimize the pain. Giving people space to tell stories about the dead is the greatest gift you can give them. [47:55] Colin’s afterlife beliefs. He’s seen the kids in his dreams. He believes they live on inside of him and Gail. He sometimes thinks they might be sending him signs, but he warns against relying on signs too much. The afterlife can sometimes be used as a way to avoid feeling the hurt now because of a hope of reuniting later. [52:40] Colin’s experience fostering. It was originally Ruby’s idea. Their foster daughter eventually decided she didn’t want to be part of the family because she was afraid of being close with Colin and Gail. They are now fostering to adopt two siblings, a boy and a girl. It’s a tough road because foster children have lived a life of trauma and loss. [59:32] Colin’s book. “Finding the Words” is a great resource for those who are grieving. Amy shares a quote from the book. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we

Did you know that your body stores emotions, down to the cellular level? Would you believe it if I told you there was someone who could see the particles that make up your body and facilitate cellular healing with this sight? Today we talk with Patti Conklin, a vibrational mediator, teacher, lecturer, radio personality, host of the show Healing Within: An Adventure Inside on Binge Networks, and an author. Patti approaches healing with an integrative lens and spiritual awareness to facilitate incredible outcomes with her clients. Her mission is to help people “become insubstantial without transitioning”. Listen to the episode for more about what that means, what her energetic gifts are like, and how she uses them to conduct cellular healing sessions. Topics We Discuss: [3:28] Patti explains her gifts. She was born with a rare way of seeing. It’s similar to the way a TV looks when it goes out. She sees one-dimensionally, has no depth perception, and sees particles. She can see the judgments in someone that create disease and their behavioral problems, and manipulate their body’s particles. [6:44] Does Patti release the emotions for the client, or does the client release them? After another visitation at 28 where she was taught to heal with colors, she healed her two forms of Lupus and eventually developed her cellular cleansing method. Patti manipulates a client’s cells and absorbs their energetic junk. [11:02] What does the soul want to experience? Sometimes a terminally-ill person is really supposed to be at the end of their life. Patti can help them arrive at death without fear. Sometimes she sees that doctors are wrong and meets with the patient and their doctor to help them move forward. [12:13] Patti uses an integrative lens- she looks at medical tests and scans with her work, but everything goes back to the emotions stored in your body. We choose emotions and can release them. The emotions in our bodies can be from our time in utero, past lives, or our current lives. You don’t need to know where they come from. [16:30] What happens when someone goes to Patti. Usually, someone is given a diagnosis (or label). She looks at what emotions are prevalent in someone’s life and body. Even if a person lies about what happened, Patti can see the memory of what happened in your body, sometimes as if from a movie. Everyone gets homework. She puts a responsibility on her clients to heal themselves. [24:47] Patti’s success rates. She has a 96%(!) healing rate. Clients still pass, and if they do it’s part of their soul’s journey. She can see if a soul is ready to leave or not, but nothing would stop her from helping someone. Her gifts can help the client and their families emotionally even at the end of life. [28:20] “Becoming insubstantial without transitioning.” How do we get past our judgments and into unconditional love without dying? Patti helps with physical health problems, emotional issues, and even possessions. [29:05] Patti’s experience helping with an exorcism. She defines demons as dark energies attempting to balance out light energies. [33:38] Patti’s daughter-in-law is a pharmacist. Coming from such a heavy Western clinical background, she has a difficult time understanding what Patti does. [36:34] Colorworks. Tones and colors hold active frequencies. Patti has a person feel into their experience and asks what color their body needs to heal. They tell her and then she helps them push the energy through their body. We use a lot of tools like tarot, supplements, etc. that we don’t really need. [41:05] Patti’s children and grandchildren. One son is very similar to her, another is a seer. Her adopted son even has some of her gifts too. Her grandchildren all have aspects of her gifts too. Her children saw who she was and took over the areas she didn’t do well - cooking and cleaning. They still support her work. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook FOLLOW PATTI CONKLIN: Find Patti and the programs she offers on her website. You can also follow her on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Patti’s book, “God Within” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE SUMMARY: A new mother loses her own mother and experiences a slew of synchronicities and dreams reminding us all that our loved ones never really leave us. Listen in to hear this beautiful story, the signs present, and the message that the storyteller walked away with. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You cannot find the calm in the chaos, you have to remove the chaos in order to find the calm.” - Hilary Russo *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Does trauma healing seem too scary and painful for you? What if I told you there was a way to make the process more enjoyable? Today we talk with Hilary Russo, one of only 700 certified Havening practitioners worldwide. She’s also certified in Hypnotherapy and Integrative Nutrition and is an award-winning multimedia host/journalist focusing on health and wellness. You can find Hilary at the mic hosting the successful podcast, HIListically Speaking. Hilary studied directly under the founding doctors of Havening, who have called her a “pioneer” in the field. Trauma informed and educated, Hilary has been nationally recognized as a leader and public figure for her work in holistic health. Listen in to hear all about Hilary’s journey from journalism to wellness, how she stumbled upon Havening, and all about what Havening is. Topics We Discuss: [3:58] Hilary’s jump from journalism to wellness. She left the newsroom after 9/11 and became an Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach. She then learned about Havening. Her first experience with a session, which was during a live training seminar, touched on her father’s death and changed her life. [10:58] How does Havening work? The key component is the “Havening Touch”, a gentle touch that can be self-applied or used by a practitioner while talking through a traumatic event. It rewires your brain and leaves you feeling lighter. It can also make you feel like you’re “looking” for that heaviness and trauma. [15:00] Havening helps you process traumatic events. The touch used provides comfort and a pleasant distraction, and puts your brain into a delta wave state so that memories can be rewired. [19:22] The role of touch in the process. Touch provides a sense of calm, and combined with the change in thought processes due to the pleasure of the experience is where the magic for processing and change happens. [22:06] If someone feels uncomfortable being touched by another person due to abuse or another traumatic experience, they can start this process by trying 3 different methods of touching their own bodies - hands, arms, or face. These are the most effective, but someone can even use a “non-havening touch” on themselves if those won’t work. [27:27] Hilary does a short Havening session with Amy. They also discuss the differences between EFT/tapping and Havening. You can use the tools discussed to regulate yourself anytime and anywhere - for anxiety, performance, fear of flying, etc. [39:25] Find the tool that works for you. Hilary’s signature program, “HUG it Out”, incorporates elements of Havening. FOLLOW HILARY RUSSO: Find Hilary and the programs she offers on her website or on Instagram. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Check out the HIListically Speaking Podcast here: http://hilisticallyspeaking.com/ Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Life is growing and aging and dying.” – Mark Coleman *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: When was the last time you stopped to smell the roses? Aside from smelling nice, taking time to regularly slow down and notice the natural world around you could change your life… Today we talk with Mark Coleman, a meditation teacher and founder of Awake in the Wild - an organization dedicated to sharing the transformative power of meditation in nature. His new book, “A Field Guide to Nature Meditation” provides a step-by-step framework for developing a nature meditation practice over the course of a year. Mark is a devoted student of Buddhist and mindfulness teachings and combines that background with his love of nature and the magic it possesses to help people create a truly transformational practice. Listen in to learn more about connecting with Mother Earth and how being in relationship with her can help you find peace, become comfortable with death, and heal. Topics We Discuss: [4:23] Nature calls us into presence and observation more easily than meditating in a dark room. Immersing our 5 senses in nature seems counterintuitive, but slowing down into joy, presence, and ease is the crux of mindfulness. [8:07] Build yourself up to stay outside longer, especially when it’s cold. The sensory experience of nature is pleasurable for us and pleasure brings us into the present. Admiring the beauty of simplicities like the sunset creates a sense of unity among people. [13:39] How Mark helps people connect. He calls on people to fully arrive with their minds wherever they physically are. Movement or “meandering” and just having people get lost in the landscape they’re at. There are a myriad of different ways to connect with and deepen your sensitivity to nature [19:09] Nature is healing in its own right, but just bringing yourself into the present moment brings so much healing and change. Letting our problems and stressors fade to the background of our mind for even brief periods of time induces physiological changes. [22:23] Nature not only exemplifies but is the cycles of life and death. It helps to normalize death. Reconnecting with nature reminds us that dying is part of the natural order, and that often death helps to feed new life. [31:10] The more time we spend in nature, the more we appreciate it and want to protect it. When we have a relationship with the earth, we recognize how harming the planet harms ourselves. Opening our hearts to caring more about the planet also means we have to grieve what’s been done. [38:28] Finding the balance between preservation and industrialization. Mark believes we have to focus on the good things millions of people are doing all over the world to help the environment. Take action if you are feeling anxious or hopeless and get involved with others to make a difference, even in a small way. [44:59] Meditating on nature without being outdoors. Mark teaches a “window meditation” in his book to help you connect to the natural world even if you’re in an office on a high rise. [49:41] The audio version of Mark’s book contains guided meditations for you to follow along with. Go to a park, out in your garden, or out on a hike and listen in. FOLLOW MARK COLEMAN: Learn more about Mark and his courses and listen to his free meditations at his website. Learn about the retreats and training he offers at this website. Connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Mark’s book, “A Field Guide to Nature Meditation” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You can be scared and do it anyway.” – Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How do you respond to challenges in your life? Many of us turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and then eventually fall flat on our face and have to actually acknowledge what we’ve pushed away. The depth that we are able to meet ourselves and then others with vulnerability and authenticity drastically affects our healing path. Today we talk with Neeta Bhushan, co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, and a thriving coach in her own right. Neeta went through the depths of the most unimaginable grief and eventually met herself and soared to great heights. She’s helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments, researched human behavior, and fallen more than a few times herself, so she knows what it takes to get back up no matter what took you down. Listen in to hear her incredible story and how you can apply the lessons she’s learned about resilience, falling apart, vulnerability, and healing in your own life. Topics We Discuss: [3:02] Neeta’s story. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when Neeta was 10. She had to grow up early and take on a lot of responsibility as the oldest daughter. Her parents were also tiger parents and she was expected to perform at a high level in school. [8:16] Neeta’s younger brother passed away within a year of her mom passing. Two years later, her father also passed. She fell into victim and survival mode, overwhelmed by grief. Her extended family stepped in to help her and her remaining brother. [15:45] The family support also fed her coping mechanisms in her 20’s. She didn’t rock bottom until 29. Up until that point, she became an overachiever and just tried to push forward and “be okay”. Education and success were her addictions. [20:20] Neeta had the “perfect” marriage in her 20’s… but it was all a lie and she eventually divorced because the relationship was tumultuous. This was the beginning of her spiritual awakening. [26:09] “Fly forward.” Neeta talks about this concept in her book - when we experience a fall we are faced with a decision to take responsibility and change or not. She dove headfirst into therapy and healing. [29:30] The meaning that you make about your experiences changes everything. Neeta calls this “the bounce factor”. The in-between stage between a sucky thing happening and moving forward requires vulnerability. You have to let go of any judgments you may have about the meaning you made. [33:45] Positive psychology has turned into a way to deny “bad” feelings and make everything positive. Toxic positivity became one of Neeta’s coping mechanisms. She is naturally optimistic and clung onto that during hard times. After her brother died, she experienced survivor’s guilt and the opposite of this positivity. [37:05] Where Neeta is now. After her divorce, she walked away from everything she previously knew and began saying “yes” to everything that she possibly could to push herself. She went on spiritual pilgrimages, started a nonprofit called “Independent Awakening”, began taking classes at Stanford business school, and became an angel investor - all while her dental practice grew. [43:20] Neeta eventually sold her practice because her ego wanted to expand it, but her heart was pulling her elsewhere. She moved to the Bay Area on a mission to interview 500 leaders and founders, and with that published her first book, “Emotional Grit.” She met her now-husband at multiple conferences over a few years until they decided to be together despite him being from Kuala Lumpur. [46:53] Neeta and her husband put their core values at the center of their relationship, something that couldn’t have been done without each of them doing the work on their own. She was afraid but open to trying. It reminded her of the slivers of joy that she had while going in and out of hospitals and grieving. hings can suck and you can still be okay. There is often a duality. [52:15] Neeta has received signs from her mom, dad, and brother. She’s seen them in spiritual journeys, worked with mediums, and had many dreams about them. They are her angels. FOLLOW NEETA BHUSHAN: Find Neeta and the programs she offers on her website. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Youtube. Neeta’s book, “That

“It’s like dropping the needle on an album and reading the vibrational record of someone’s life.” – Eileen McKusick *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member, you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Ever heard of “raising your vibration”? You may be wondering: what does that even mean? How do I do it? Is this just more woo-woo junk? Today we talk with Eileen Day McKusick, a sound healer, researcher, creator of the Biofield Tuning method, author, educator, and speaker. Her books, “Tuning the Human Biofield” and “Electric Body, Electric Health” focus on the human body’s electromagnetic field and how we can heal ourselves through manipulating this energy field with sound. Listen in to learn more about these scientifically-backed concepts and how sound healing can help you process emotional trauma. Topics We Discuss: [3:19] How Eileen got into biofield healing. She started using tuning forks with her massage clients and then learned about the energy field around the body. She studied this in university and wrote a thesis about the body’s electrical field. [7:12] Energy vs electricity. The body’s magnetic field. Our bodies have a flow of electrical current running through them – qi. [11:43] The human biofield is the magnetic field around the body and the internal electrical system of the body. It all works together since electricity creates magnetic fields. [13:36] What does a biofield tuning session look like? Weighted and unweighted tuning forks are used diagnostically on the body and in the energy field, respectively. Sound waves help constricted tissue open up. Eileen can tell what a person’s heart rate variability is like, how their breathing patterns are, etc. based on the feedback. [16:48] Our memories are stored in our body’s electromagnetic field. Energetic signatures from early in our lives are near the outer edges of our field, more recent energy is closer to our bodies. Eileen pings back and forth between the body and the energy field to see if they are in coherence. Traumas can be heard in the field by a change in tone or “voids” of sound. [20:52] Certain emotions are stored in specific parts of the field, which correspond to specific parts of the body and some part of ourselves that is stuck in that charge. Our energy feels low when our field is full of tension and blocked from flowing. We still have to see and sit with ourselves during this process. [26:47] Tuning forks vs sound bowls. Biofield tuning with forks is precise and targeted. Sound bowls are more generalized. Every emotion has a different sound. [30:26] Raising your vibration and spiritual bypassing. No emotion is “negative”- they are all part of the human spectrum and provide feedback to us. The goal should be to clarify our vibration, not raise it. Our vibrations are like the “noise” of our field. Voltage is the strength of our energy. We are humans having a human experience - not Christ or the Buddha. You have to feel it to clear it. [36:17] Less tension in our system results in a higher ability to process toxins. Many people look to food to help them optimize their energy fields. Eileen saw her health and energy levels and personal boundaries improve. [44:30] Pain can be relieved in one session, depending on the root it may take more sessions to keep it away. Training your mind to stay centered in the present allows your body to heal itself instead of working against it. FOLLOW EILEEN DAY MCKUSICK: Find Eileen and the programs she offers on her website or on Instagram. Eileen’s book, “Electric Body, Electric Health” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“On the other side of not reacting is new possibility, new potential, and conscious choice.” – Dr. Luke Sniewski *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How easily can you sit with uncomfortable feelings? Would you believe me if I told you that a world of entirely new possibilities is available if you can learn to ride out those waves? Today we talk with Dr. Luke Sniewski, a somatic therapist trained in Gabor Mate’s therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry. Luke trains and mentors other practitioners in this approach and strives to reconnect clients to their bodies so they can listen to and care for themselves, and from this place, leave behind old stories and patterns. Listen in to hear about the relationship between the body and mind in healing, the innate wisdom our bodies hold, how Compassionate Inquiry can help us bridge our past and present experiences, and more! Topics We Discuss: [3:18] Healing the body and mind, which comes first? Depends who you ask, but you can’t argue with your body’s physiological response to something. For example, how do you feel while following a specific diet, regardless of how someone else says you should feel? Paying attention to our body’s cues helps open the door to choosing differently. [9:09] The mind and stress. Our minds react to somatic stressors, such as experiencing anxiety after drinking a lot of coffee. The mind tries to come up with explanations outside of the body to explain the stress and anxiety. If the body is stressed, the mind is too. [13:19] Responding to a thought, whether in a “healthy” way or “unhealthy way”, engrains reactive patterning in our minds. Stillness is the key. Return to your breath. [18:51] Integrating insight in the body. Noticing not only our psychological patterns, but also the way our bodies feel in these patterns gives us another layer of understanding and an opportunity to choose differently for ourselves. Pausing before reacting allows us to make changes. [21:56] Compassionate Inquiry- Gabor Mate’s method- bridging the present-day suffering to what happened in childhood. Avoidance, repression, and numbing are the common coping mechanisms developed in childhood. [25:25] Urge surfing. Riding out uncomfortable experiences until they pass, without responding to the experience. Everything eventually passes. We can’t fight the wave, but we can learn to surf. [30:14] The body has wisdom the mind doesn’t understand. Fever and vomiting are two healing processes of our bodies that feel alarming to our minds. [33:05] Luke’s journey as a somatic healer and experience with Compassionate Inquiry. The CI approach calls for the practitioner to see the patient as the expert and remove their own assumptions. It puts you in relationship with the patient’s mind and body, which helps the patient see their own mind-body connection. [36:35] Most people are disconnected from their bodies because this disconnection helped them survive in childhood. One way to get around this is by imagining someone else going through the same situation and how that person must have felt. The goal is to bypass the mind’s defenses to connect the patient with their felt experience. [40:58] Someone being present with us without reacting to the pain we are experiencing allows us to connect with and move through emotions. Parents often rush to calm their children because they are uncomfortable with their child’s emotions instead of just witnessing them. Healing ourselves improves our capacity to be present with others. FOLLOW DR. LUKE SNIEWSKI: Find Dr. Sniewski and his Somawise programs at his website. He is also on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Dr. Sniewski’s book, “Somawise” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS - A GHOST STORY EPISODE SUMMARY: An adult child describes their connection with their father, and their father’s slow, painful passing. A trip they never realized together is seen in a dream and brings a message. “I know that in death, my dad continues to be my northern light.” *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GRIEF IS LOVE with MARISA RENEE LEE “I don’t think we ever get over… these big losses in life… and I don’t think we’re supposed to.” — Marisa Renee Lee *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Think about the most heart-wrenching loss you’ve experienced. Now think about the most magical love you’ve experienced. What do they have in common? A lot actually, it turns out. Today we talk with Marisa Renee Lee, a grief advocate, author, former Obama appointee, and CEO of the DEI consultancy, Beacon Advisors. She is also a Harvard graduate, and the former managing director of My Brother's Keeper Alliance; co-founder of the digital platform Supportal; and founder of The Pink Agenda, a national organization dedicated to raising money for breast cancer care, research, and awareness. Listen in to hear about Marisa’s journey through grief and motherhood – two closely intertwined experiences for her, the push and pull between asking for help when grieving and having it offered, sociopolitical barriers to grieving, the role of friendships in grief, and how exactly grief is love. Topics We Discuss: [3:48] Marisa’s book is a memoir of her own journey grieving her mother. Her mother had undiagnosed MS that left permanent damage because of a lack of care and was later diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Marisa spent much of her adolescence as a caretaker until her mother died. A pregnancy loss in 2019 finally pushed her to write Grief is Love. [8:28] Marisa finally started examining her grief over her mom because the void she found herself in from losing a pregnancy and not having her mom to comfort her was too painful. [10:29] Grief softens over time, but it still comes up even 15+ years later. Marisa allows herself time and space to grieve and does her best to take her own advice. When you’re missing someone, ask yourself what you are craving from that person and find a way to give it to yourself. [13:18] Asking for vs being offered help when grieving. There is a balance needed for both. Actions matter more than words. Do something for people that is either practical support or something that is a personal gift rooted in your relationship with the person. Sometimes the help we need is professional. We all need to get more comfortable asking for help. [19:29] Grieving as a Black woman in America. Minority communities are often most removed from access to necessary care. Black women are held to a higher standard for tolerating pain and are often told to “grin and bare it”. [23:48] People in positions of power and privilege need to make room for less privileged people to grieve and struggle. Capitalism as it stands now doesn’t allow for grief and healing. Grief time and parental leave need to become larger policy issues. [26:00] Grief is not just something that happens with death. Any time we lose hope of a future that we have some degree of certainty about, we grieve. [28:05] Marisa talks about one of her best friends missing her mom’s funeral. This was a huge strain on their relationship but they are still close today. It taught Marisa that grief requires grace for everyone involved because we all make mistakes. [33:51] Discussion of quotes from the book. Show up for the people you love. True friends are people that we let inconvenience us at times and who let us inconvenience them. [37:40] Joy in the face of grief. Don’t feel guilty for laughing during your grief process. Don’t force yourself to feel it but leave room for it to show up. Being honest about our grief helps to create that space. [39:42] How is grief love? Becoming a mother gave Marisa so much perspective and understanding about her grief and her mother’s love for her. The “continuing bonds” theory – the best way to live with intense loss is to find a way to continue a relationship with the deceased. Marisa’s sign from her mom can be found in the cover of Grief is Love. FOLLOW MARISA RENEE LEE: Find Marisa and more about her projects, Supportal and The Pink Agenda, on her website, Instagram, or Twitter. Marisa’s book, “Grief is Love” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Claireperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s the most unifying experience – we all were born and we all will die.” – Emily Cross *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Can you believe that visualizing yourself dying and laying in a coffin could lead you to a more fulfilling life? Today we talk with Emily Cross, a death doula and artist who also hosts “living funerals” – group meditative exercises where you walk through your own funeral and death while contemplating what really matters to you and culminating in you laying in a coffin. Listen in to hear about this practice and its roots, how Emily created her own version of the ceremony, and how she blends her artistic gifts and skills as a doula to create “legacy projects” for her clients. Topics We Discuss: [3:23] How Emily became interested in death and dying at a comparatively younger age than most in the space. She was always interested in liminal spaces and the metaphysical even as an art student. [5:30] What being a death doula is like.It often varies outside of the basics, like NDAs. Emily often offers her services on a sliding scale. A lot of the work she does with families is educational. She also loves doing “legacy projects”. [9:00] Hospice care does not provide emotional support, unlike a death doula. Bringing a death doula in earlier can be more helpful or beneficial than last minute because they are able to see the big picture. [11:00] Emily’s biggest takeaways from sitting with people at the end of life – everything is temporary. She works with some of her clients to create art pieces as they approach the end of their lives. [13:16] Living funerals – Emily practices these as ceremonies to bring mortality closer to your life and help you refocus and reprioritize your life. It is essentially a death meditation. She considers funerals where the dying individual is in attendance “celebrations of life”. [16:30] Emily was introduced to this practice during her death doula training, which was started in South Korea as an attempt to help curb the suicide rate there. It was meant to help show people that their lives were worth living. She couldn’t find anyone doing this in the United States so she created her own ceremony and practice. [21:13] Many people have used Emily’s living funeral ceremony as the catalyst for radical change in their lives. People have divorced, moved countries, let certain chapters of their lives go, started businesses, and so much more after doing this.** [23:45] People often feel a sense of peace during the funeral while laying in their coffin. Many have out of body experiences or feel like they’re going somewhere they’ve known before. [26:30] Emily based her ceremony off of the South Korean rituals she saw. Most of the videos didn’t have subtitles so she doesn’t know everything that was said, but she just tried to replicate what she saw while also making it her own. FOLLOW EMILY CROSS: To learn more about Emily and living funerals, visit her website or follow her on Instagram. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcastize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We give lip service to… ‘what matters in the end’, but are we really living in that way now?” -Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Have you ever seen someone die? Do you know what actually happens? Does it scare you? Today we talk with Julie McFadden (Hospice Nurse Julie), a hospice nurse whose videos showing people what the process of dying looks like have garnered millions of views. Julie’s mission is to educate people about death and help them feel more comfortable about it since it’s the one thing we all do. Listen in to hear how Julie got into hospice nursing (it wasn’t her first or even second pick), what active death is and what it’s like, some of the phenomena people often experience close to death, and what life is really all about. Topics We Discuss: [2:56] Julie’s experience creating a cult-like following by talking about death and dying on social media. [4:03] Julie’s shift from ICU nursing to hospice nursing. Death happens a lot in the ICU but isn’t discussed. Julie knew that needed to change. She went into hospice nursing because she knew there had to be a better way to die. [10:22] Hospice vs palliative care vs death doulas. [15:29] What is actively dying like? It usually lasts a few hours to a few days. Our body’s natural dying processes kick in, similar to the way our bodies instinctively birth. We all pretty much look the same when we’re actively dying, no matter what disease we’re dying from. The process may seem graphic if you haven’t seen it before, but it’s all normal. [22:12] “Rallies” sometimes occur right before someone actively dies. The person can seem almost like they’ve made a full recovery for a day before suddenly dying. “Visioning”, or a dying individual seeing their dead loved ones, typically occurs in the month to weeks before death while the individual is still perfectly lucid. [26:03] Julie knows that visioning is not psychosis or drug-induced delirium or other conditions commonly attributed as the cause because she has seen those things in a clinical setting and says it’s completely different. Many people find it very comforting. [29:54] Julie’s shared death experience. See William Peter’s book "At Heaven's Door" (affiliate) for more anecdotal stories of people’s shared death experiences. [36:35] Death and dying and spirituality are not mutually exclusive. Julie has always been spiritual, and her work as a hospice nurse has only solidified her belief in something more. Dying and birth feel like we’re going to or coming from a place we all know. [40:33] Hospice has made Julie realize that life is about connecting with people. Deaths of Julie’s loved ones have given her the understanding to not take life for granted, to not hold grudges, and to be easy on herself and others. Connecting with a higher power and serving others brings contentment and connection. [44:42] Medical Aid In Dying (MAID) or “assisted suicide”. Julie is supportive of this practice. Some states in the US allow this. It can be a beautiful, intentional experience. [51:26] Psychedelics and death care. There is some promising research behind psychedelics, and Julie knows of healthcare practitioners who have witnessed it and are in favor of it. FOLLOW HOSPICE NURSE JULIE: Find Julie on Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcasticize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP. 303 WHAT IS THE QUANTUM FIELD? with DR. PAUL DROUIN “The therapist is not the one who heals, it’s the individual.” – Dr. Paul Drouin *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Are you dissatisfied with the way “Western” medicine operates? Do you believe there’s another way? Today we talk with Dr. Paul Drouin, the founder of Quantum University and a pioneer in the integrative medicine space. Listen in to hear how quantum physics principles apply to healthcare, how you have the power to heal yourself, and how by healing yourself you can help heal the world. Topics We Discuss: [3:41] How Dr. Drouin, a traditionally-trained medical doctor, began looking at the quantum world and its impact on health. For him, it was the next step after integrative medicine. Medicine as taught in schools is outdated and doesn’t take into account subtle energies. This is where the idea for Quantum University was born. [8:20] Quantum physics principles such as non-locality and quantum entanglement challenges the idea of “separateness” that permeates medicine. Most diseases are issues of the body AND mind and spirit. Practitioners at Quantum University learn to restore client’s beliefs in their body’s ability to heal. [14:11] Modalities like acupuncture that have thousands of years of application are often passed on. Spontaneous healing is often discredited by practitioners who don’t understand that through the quantum field the possibility for healing is always there. Giving patients death sentences is devastating. Most cancer originates with psychological trauma. [19:20] Healing occurs because of the individual. Multiple pieces make up the environment that sets the foundation for our reality. Depending on what we put in will dictate what can grow. We have access to tremendous energy inside of us to materialize different possibilities. Power must be given back to individuals for their own health. [23:38] Terrain vs germ theory - blending the two is key. Quantum physics can help bridge these two and expand our awareness of other possibilities. [26:35] Medicine is currently based on the “upward model” - the base is matter and our body, and the mind is just a byproduct of chemical reactions in the body, but they are separate and need to be treated separately. Quantum U teaches a “downward model” - consciousness is the base of everything, mind AND body come from that. [29:17] Subtle energies - Taoist’s figured out how energy circulates in the body a long time ago. Energy is associated with different emotions in different parts of the body, and there are “high” and “low” expressions of that energy. Love, for example, is associated with the heart and can be egotistical and focused on power and control, or it can be altruistic. [35:10] People are becoming more open to applying quantum principles to healthcare. Individuals like Bruce Lipton and Joe Dispenza have helped pave the way for others to study and discuss this. The “quantum culture” is growing and resistance is fading. [41:10] Consciousness is not fully understood with the mind. Pure awareness and stillness is consciousness. According to quantum physics, we are eternal. At one point, it was discovered that some monks were experiencing reality the same way that quantum physics described it. [47:25] If a critical mass of people believe that you can heal yourself to heal others and operate from that viewpoint, the world can change. Dr. Drouin started Project Noosphere for this reason. The ripple effect can have major impacts. [52:06] The death of Dr. Drouin’s brother as a teenager put him on this path to find new ways of healing. FOLLOW DR. PAUL DROUIN: Find Dr. Drouin at his website, Quantum University, and Project Noosphere. Dr. Drouin’s book, “Creative Integrative Medicine: A Medical Doctor’s Journey Toward a New Vision for Healthcare” is available on Amazon. (affiliate) You can also keep up with him on Facebook (personal) and (Quantum U), Instagram, and Twitter (personal) and (Quantum U) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcasticize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP. 302 KEEP YOUR LIGHT ON - A GHOST STORY EPISODE SUMMARY: Today’s listener describes their father’s tragic death and the subsequent signs he began to send the family to show them that he was still there. A family coming together in grief, lights that won’t turn off, and a missing screw make up this beautiful story. *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcasticize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP. 301: HUMBLE THE POET - LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED “Love is the breeze and the work is opening the sail moreso than it is to find that breeze.” – Humble The Poet “What is loving yourself? it’s literally treating yourself the way you treat people you love.” – Humble The Poet “Self pity in itself is the fast food version of self love.” – Humble The Poet “Loneliness isn’t a circumstance, loneliness is a feeling. loneliness isn’t being alone, it’s not enjoying being alone.” – Humble The Poet *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: What is love? What does it take to love? Today we talk with Humble the Poet, a Canadian-born rapper, spoken-word artist, poet, internationally bestselling author, and former elementary school teacher. His efforts to impress girls with spoken-word in coffee shops have transformed into a creative adventure spanning over 10 years and transforming into something completely different. He now uses his platforms to share art and teach others “How to be Love(d)." Listen in to hear what truly blocks us from love, how to be in relationship with yourself, and how every relationship in your life mirrors that one. Topics We Discuss: [3:07] We have to be love to be loved. Love can’t be given or received if we are blocked. A failed relationship opened Humble up to this. [5:28] Love is within us. Affection, sex, attention, power, etc aren’t love and can’t fill that void. We can’t find love, we can only realize the love that is there. You have to let go of your insecurities, old habits, beliefs, etc to realize it. This can only start within. Self-love is treating ourselves the way we treat people we love. [7:41] We often feel undeserving of love because we know our imperfections and insecurities. Even the people we love have these though. There are no qualifications for love. Having the car, the clothes, the money, etc won’t bring you more love. External validation can’t solve an internal problem. [9:51] The way we treat others is always a reflection of how we treat ourselves. Vulnerability is the first step to building a relationship with anyone. This doesn’t mean sharing your deepest, darkest secrets on the first date. Journaling and therapy can help. Self-awareness is the key. [13:17] You are not your thoughts or emotions. All of us to various degrees are floating through life unconsciously. The only way to stop is by becoming self-aware. Journaling has to be done unfiltered. Prayer is another way to be intentional and authentic with yourself and God about what you really want out of life. Happiness is an expression of gratitude. [18:29] You have to figure out what matters to you in relationships. Being loved vs liked. If we’re worried about being liked, we are sabotaging ourselves from experiencing real love. [20:52] Movement is medicine. All relationships have a level of physical intimacy. Dancing, hugging ourselves, staring at yourself naked in the mirror. Connecting with vs criticizing our bodies sets the bar for our relationship with ourselves. Social media perpetuates unhealthy views of ourselves. [24:14] ‘We are flawed people raised by flawed people.’ Flawed doesn’t equal unlovable. Childhood traumas can shape our decisions, but we have an obligation to own our baggage. Healing can be found in reparenting your inner child. [30:47] Our unconscious patterns stay with us until we correct them in adulthood. We can’t feel sorry for ourselves when we consciously act them out. Humble was taught that vulnerability is weakness. [33:28] Social media has many of us seeking external validation. It’s designed to keep us hooked in. The biggest cages we live in are internal. The journey to self-awareness is limiting in itself. Progress is the goal. [36:55] Humble’s experience with DMT. His personal definition of meditation - sit and do nothing. Loneliness is a circumstance, not a feeling. Lack of vulnerability can make us feel lonely in our relationships. [40:59] Love as a verb vs love as a noun. We often look for reciprocity in romantic love unlike other relationships. Focusing on love as service allows us to give love to anyone. Divorce is a byproduct of wanting someone else to love us more than we love ourselves. TV and media almost never depict happy healthy marriages. Marriage is an industry. [48:39] Most true, simple wellness activities are free. Our economy is built on selling us expensive and complicated solutions. FOLLOW HUMBLE THE POET: Find Humble at his website or on Instagram. Humble’s book, “How

EP. 300: VANESSA LODER - THE SOUL SOLUTION “Energy needs to precede action.” — Vanessa Loder *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How do you live a more soul-aligned life? How do you get to know your soul? Today I talk with Vanessa Loder, finance and private equity VP turned women’s career leadership expert, TEDx speaker, and writer. Vanessa is a certified Executive Coach, trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, past life regression hypnosis and Vipassana meditation. Her personal awakening and transformational work have led to thousands of brilliant, overwhelmed women finding their way back to soul, something her new book “The Soul Solution” helps with. Listen in to hear about tuning into your own energy and the multidimensionality of our souls. Topics We Discuss: [3:26] Vanessa’s story. She got to the top of the corporate ladder and thought she’d have more happiness, fulfillment, meaning and purpose in her life. A lasting sense of accomplishment seemed to elude her. She began reading spirituality books, did a hypnosis training and dove into past life regression work. This was how her awakening began in 2009. [8:25] You don’t have to move, leave your relationship, or quit your job in order to have a more soul-aligned life. A lot of small choices and micro-moments can create that connection and attunement. It can be as small as having a five minute ritual in the morning. [10:01] Follow your “energetic breadcrumbs” - inner guidance and little nudges. We need space in our daily lives to receive this guidance. “The Soul Solution” is about learning to listen and trust your intuition and deeper knowing. Ego is incessant, loud, pushy in your head. Soul is gentle, pulls you towards things. You can be aligned with something, but not energetically aligned at the moment. [16:57] Energy needs to precede action, so take time to check in and ask yourself from moment to moment: Where am I right now in my energy? What do I need? Do I feel called to do this thing or am I pushing myself? Stay aware of subtle shifts in your energy field. [18:06] Gold standards vs North Stars. Gold standards are what society tells us we should be achieving. We internalize them and when we fail to meet them, we go into shame and self loathing. Vanessa found it helpful to take a step back, name these standards, and wonder when and why she started to believe these unconscious goals. Follow your North Star - an ever-evolving beacon that you personally strive for. [23:04] Vanessa checks in with herself every week to see if she is living in alignment with her core values. Every year she also likes to tune into a word for her year. This is the specific word, value, or quality of being that she really wants to call in for the year. [27:06] Many women fall into “distorted caregiving”. Patriarchal attitudes often teach women to care for others above themselves, which can make them sick. [29:29] Vanessa’s spiritual journey started with past lives and past-life regression. She began working with the Council of Light and the Blue Council a few months later. She eventually connected with an aspect of her soul on another planet - “multi-dimensional bleedthrough”. [37:16] Vanessa’s multi-dimensional bleedthrough experience. We can heal other aspects of our oversoul in other time, space, and dimensions by healing and integrating lessons here. [42:19] Star seeds have aspects of their consciousness that originate off Earth. They came here for a specific reason - to assist in the awakening and expansion of consciousness happening on Earth. We must each claim our own authority with spiritual and energetic experiences. FOLLOW VANESSA LODER: Find Vanessa on her website or on Instagram. Her book The Soul Solution is available on Amazon (affilliate link). You can also join her in her upcoming Soul Circle. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcasticize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EP. 299: MONA SOBHANI - PROOF OF SPIRITUAL PHENOMENA “What would it mean to incorporate the spiritual into the world of science?” — Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: What is the foundation of our reality? Today I talk with Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., a cognitive neuroscientist, author, and entrepreneur. She holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California, where she also worked as a research scientist, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. Listen in to hear about her book Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist’s Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe, scientific materialism, consciousness, and more. Topics We Discuss: [2:57] Mona started on a very traditional route. When you go through the scientific training Mona did, no matter what you come in with, by the time you leave you’ve been indoctrinated and come to fully adopt the world view of scientific materialism. [4:30] In Western culture, many people subscribe to this materialist view. But Mona had an existential crisis that made her reexamine her beliefs. In Persian culture, of which Mona is a part, divination is popular, and in her family it’s the reading of coffee grounds. Her mom had foreseen some things, including those leading to Mona’s crisis, and this led her to start thinking about fate and destiny. [13:44] Everyone is stigmatized when it comes to people going to see a psychic, which is why lab research is so important. Some research centers set up carefully controlled experiments in which they use five shapes on cards, and you ask someone to guess what the next card is. Many will score above chance in both guessing and physiology. [16:38] Some people believe that consciousness is the foundation of our reality rather than matter. If matter is the basis, we’re all separate. But if consciousness—or some kind of energy that runs through everything—is the basis, then that’s what connects us all to one another. [23:00] We’re all more interconnected than we’re aware of, and not just on a systems level, but on an energetic and psychic level as well. For science, this has huge implications for how we do human subject research: What energy or intention is a subject bringing to an experiment? How is it affecting other subjects or the researcher? [34:42] When Mona started reading about phenomena, she would roll her eyes at concepts like past lives. In her scientific framework, it didn't make sense. But once she started reading more physics and philosophy, she realized that if the foundation of reality isn’t matter, then maybe there are frequencies that can live on forever in the universe. [38:56] Mona made a group and launched a website for scientists that are interested in learning more about the spiritual. Many have had spiritual experiences for years and have had no outlets to share or talk about them in the scientific field they’re in. FOLLOW MONA SOBHANI: Find Mona on her website or on Instagram. Her book Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Podcasticize | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AmazonEP. 298: BARBARA BECKER - THE ART OF LIVING WITH THE END IN MIND “Welcome death and allow it to live parallel to life.” — Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How do we die before we die in order to truly live? Today I talk with Barbara Becker, an ordained interfaith minister who bridges the sacred and the secular, and has sat with hundreds of people at the end of their lives. Barbara speaks on deepening our sense of meaning & spirituality and mid-career pivots. Her book, Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind recounts stories where life and death intersect in unexpected ways. Listen in to hear about the lessons she’s learned from the dying. Topics We Discuss: [03:48] Heartwood, Barbara’s new book, is a series of stories about our mortality and people she has loved and lost in her life. It’s centered around the metaphor of heartwood; she learned that inside every tree is a pillar called “heartwood” that’s more durable than the rest of the tree. It’s the dead part of the tree, but the tree and its rings wouldn’t be able to grow if it wasn’t for that durable core. We too grow around the people we’ve loved and lost and the lessons they’ve imparted. [12:36] On the day that Heartwood was released into the world, Barbara was having surgery for breast cancer. She was forced to go back and look at some of her own writing and the lessons some of the people in the book had to teach her about loss. [20:10] One thing that Barbara has been privileged to learn from people who are dying is every person has their own nugget of truth. One day, she had a young woman from New Zealand as a patient who was dying alone that said, “Barbara you think I'm alone, but I’m not. In my Maori tradition, we believe our ancestors gather around our bedside when we’re dying to help us pass over. I know they’re here.” [25:31] We need to learn how to dance between the positives and the negatives; because the negatives might not be so negative, and the positives might not be so positive. [28:51] We need to talk to kids about death. In Barbara’s family, her father, a physician, would often talk about death to educate his children. When she was in third grade, Barbara found a picture of another woman in her dad’s wallet—his first wife. She found out that shortly after their honeymoon, she had died. [37:01] When you know someone really wants to live and it’s their time to go, it’s not easy. One of the things that helped Barbara when her mother was dying is that she gave her kids a choice to be with their grandmother or not. They decided to see her, and everyone gathered around her bedside and sang Christmas songs — her favorite — before she told them her life stories. [39:43] Barbara has been privy to many amazing stories from people on their deathbeds, but there’s nothing like the stories from people you know. When her childhood friend was dying, Barbara remembers the vivid childhood memories she shared. She believes being at the end of someone’s life is a very sacred moment to witness. FOLLOW BARBARA BECKER: Find Barbara on her website or on Instagram. Her book Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind is available on Amazon. (affiliate link) Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Ghost Stories are my Listeners way of reaching out and sharing with me and all of you their stories of mystical experiences that make this world an incredible place to exist.” — Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: I’m back with another Ghost Story! I love getting to hear your personal experiences regarding those who you have lost and how their passions, interests, and personalities continue to shine through from the other side. Today’s listener recently lost their father who was a huge theater buff. Though he passed before getting to see his granddaughter perform on stage, something remarkable happened at one of her shows that is too specific to ever be considered a coincidence. Listen to hear about an incredible circumstance that crosses the generational divide. Loved ones have so many ways to reach out to you for comfort and connection, even after they’ve passed on! Today’s story is a fantastic example of that. DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EVIDENTIAL MEDIUMSHIP with ERIKA GABRIEL “Finding a way to quiet our minds, listen to our intuition, and find our purpose is worshiping God.” — Erika Gabriel *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How can you give your grief a place to go? Today I talked with Erika Gabriel, a spiritual teacher, wayfinder, and medium. Her lifelong journey has led her to delivering powerful messages from the spirit world. Because Erika believes everyone can work with Spirit, she has just released a course called The Way and also hosts a podcast. Listen in to hear about the acceptance of grief, how to connect spiritually by connecting with yourself, and more. Topics We Discuss: [03:16] The specialness of evidential mediumship is seen when specific things come through and deeply resonate with people. This way, on a spiritual, mental, emotional, and soul-level, that person has an acknowledgement and understanding that their loved one is still with them. [7:42] When you think about a loved one that was on earth that you’re missing, you’re in a painful spot. While you can acknowledge those feelings on earth, talking to them on the other side gives you somewhere to go, because you can think of them now. If you can find a way to listen to your intuitive voice, you can give your grief a place to go. [10:53] For people who want to connect spiritually, don’t focus on the end result. First start to practice connecting with yourself by quieting your mind and listening to your own inner voice. [19:51] Only work with a medium if you feel drawn to them. If you're unsure, your intuition is telling you something isn’t right, or the timing isn’t right. Don’t get the reading. [28:20] People are missing the understanding that we are all connected. We have a direct line to the divine and God. God is running through us, permeating the space around us, and connecting us all. We’re a part of that and chose to come here to experience that. Leaning into that is worship. [30:30] The Way is an opening of self reflection and understanding followed by concrete, down-to-earth tools to help you move through roadblocks and access your true potential. [31:11] If you received everything you ever wanted tomorrow, would you be ready? FOLLOW ERIKA GABRIEL: Find Erika on her website or on Instagram. Check out The Way, her course that will guide you in unblocking your path and realizing your dreams, here. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s our resistance to life in its fullest expression in each and every moment that stops us from experiencing divinity in each and every moment.” – Rhiannon Heins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Have you heard of light codes before? Do they sound a bit too “woo” for you? What if I told you they’re something that can easily become part of your everyday life? Today we talk with Rhiannon Heins, an Australian healer, intuitive, and energy worker, founder of the Intuitive Rebirth Energy-Work Method, and #1 bestselling author. Her new book “The Keepers of the Light Codes” is a channeled text meant to initiate light workers out of a never-ending spiritual search and into their highest expressions of self. Her life’s work is centered around helping to initiate heart-centered healers and leaders. Listen in to learn more about the divine energies that are all around us and how to integrate them into your daily life. Topics We Discuss: [3:12] How Rhiannon started channeling in her early 20’s. Lost, disconnected, and unfulfilled she began doing yoga and connecting with herself. She took a leap of faith and moved into her fear. She kept asking for help internally and her life changed almost overnight. [7:18] Her intuitive connection opened through tangible, real-life experiences and grew almost instantaneously. She finally saw how magical and miraculous life was and anchored herself in that energy. Her gifts exploded rapidly. [9:16] Rhiannon’s understanding of who she is channeling has changed over time. She didn’t know who was coming through at first. Over time, she realized the beings she channeled matched her own energy. [11:30] Rhiannon began connecting with Ascended Masters like Mother Mary and Quan Yin. She received transmissions of energies through images. We can call on specific energies to channel. Don’t limit yourself to one vibrational frequency. [16:16] We all have an army of resonant light beings and souls around us. These are souls we’ve met across lifetimes, galactic beings we resonate with, holy masters, and angels we’ve connected with. We just have to create mental space so that we can feel into them. Presence brings space for intuitive insight. You don’t always need meditation to tap into higher consciousness. [22:13] We are all channels. We all channel wisdom and creative insight. Actors are great examples of people tuning into and embodying a specific frequency. [22:57] Light codes are wisdom embedded in higher energies that we can embody and bring down to earth. Wisdom is layered. [24:00] Rhiannon’s book is split into two sections. Lessons, which are simple teachings about our true nature, and initiations. Initiations are energy work embedded in text that work on our layers of resistance to higher consciousness. Some may not affect us because we’ve already worked through them. [27:16] We are all here to be keepers of light codes. We must awaken and shake off societal constraints and the illusions of unworthiness and doubt. [28:30] As her awareness has changed, the way Rhiannon experiences day-to-day life has also changed. It’s all divine. Nonjudgmental awareness of all aspects of self allows for divine experience. The divine is always there. [31:24] Integrating higher energies into daily life is hard for most. It’s why a lot of people suffer. Many spiritualists escape into these higher energies. This world is hard, but it’s also full of so much magic. You just have to look around. [33:45] Galactic Federation or “Army” of Light. Many light beings are incarnated here right now. There are light beings all throughout space and time. When you weave them all together, they are a wise collective consciousness. FOLLOW RHIANNON HEINS: Find Rhiannon and more information about her certifications and retreats she offers on her website or on Instagram. Rhiannon’s book, “The Keepers of the Light Codes: A Channeled Guide to Ending Your Spiritual Quest and Initiating Your Mastery” is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We are energetic beings having an energetic experience in a human body.” — Michael Sandler *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: What do you do when thinking isn’t working? Today I talk with Michael Sandler, cohost of the popular Inspire Nation show—a transformational, self-help, spiritually-focused podcast and Youtube channel—speaker, entrepreneur, visionary coach, and author of The Automatic Writing Experience (AWE): How to Turn Your Journaling into Channeling to Get Unstuck, Find Direction, and Live Your Greatest Life! Listen in to hear about Michael’s new book, spirituality, and how he got into automatic writing and contact with the other side. Topics We Discuss: [3:27] Michael has had two near death experiences, after which his whole perspective on the world changed. As he lay there dying, he had an ear-to-ear grin and a big-picture understanding of the whole world. He knew everything was one. [10:28] You learn lessons from the other side and bring them back, but your egoic mind is still your egoic mind. So then the question becomes: how do you integrate? [20:23] Part of where automatic writing comes from is the you, the energetic being stuffed into this tiny little meat suit, and the you that is everywhere, that is eternal. The eternal you speaks the language you need to access, and then just has to get that information down into the human version of you. The wisdom is within you. [25:26] The AWE process is a ritual or ceremony in which you go into a quiet, meditative state, write out an intention prayer, and then an invocation prayer. As you listen to theta brain wave music and enter that state, you have your pen to paper and the pen will continue to go even after you’re done writing your prayers. [29:31] Angels can’t help you unless you ask for help. If you ask if it’s the ego, the ego will always tell you. Asking yes or no questions is an easy way to get stuck in the egoic mind. After a while, you can ask the deep questions in about 10 different ways. [34:22] Communicating with spirits starts with writing; however, what you’re doing is creating a connection. At first it's a smoke signal, then it’s dial up, then cable, then fiber optic, and then things will start to come through without even needing to write. [37:54] Being energetically extra sensitive makes you an empath; you're a mystic in disguise. You can learn how to dial in those energies with automatic writing. FOLLOW MICHAEL SANDLER: Find Michael on his website or on Instagram. His book The Automatic Writing Experience (AWE): How to Turn Your Journaling into Channeling to Get Unstuck, Find Direction, and Live Your Greatest Life! is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Leave your front and back door open; let the thoughts come in and out, but in the middle don’t serve them tea.” — Frans Stiene *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How can we heal ourselves and others? Today I talk with Frans Stiene, a major influence on the global research into the system of reiki since the early 2000s. His practical understanding of the Japanese influence on the system has allowed students around the world to connect deeply with this practice. He’s the co-founder of the International House of Reiki and the Shibumi International Reiki Association, and the author of The Inner Heart of Reiki, Reiki Insights, and the new The Way of Reiki - The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui, among others. Listen in to hear how Frans defines and understands reiki, how it relates to different symbols, energy, healing, and more. Topics We Discuss: [1:52] Traditionally the word reiki was pointing to your own true nature, your essence, your inner, great bright light. There were very specific practices within the system of reiki in order to really lay that luminosity bare. [6:29] When we let go of the ego, we have direct unification with what is, with our minds and the universe. When that happens, a lot of energy starts to emanate from us and we can start to help others with that energy. [16:20] The precepts in the system of reiki are: do not anger, do not worry, be grateful, be true to your way of being, and be compassionate to yourself and others. Ultimately within your inner bright light—your inner luminosity—there is no anger or worry; the more we let go of that, love and kindness automatically come forward. [22:18] If your mind is distracted, automatically your energy is distracted. Our mind affects our energy and our body. If we’re angry, it will constrict my energy; it’s very obvious. But in a lot of healing practices, this isn’t taught. [25:12] There’s a merger of energy between healer and the person being healed; which is why the healer’s energy is so important. If the healer is using their energy to heal, it must be luminous. The more we practice for ourselves and the healing deepens for us, the more we can help others. [28:02] Often humans like to do things; we like to stimulate our energies, but this can make that energy distracted. Instead, we can go into a very deep state of mind where it feels like we’re like the sun, then all we have to do is simply let that sun shine. [32:10] When we have a taste of expansion, freedom, or returning to ourselves, then we have an address and know how to get back there. If we have that taste, then we can continue to practice and know if we’re on the right path or not. FOLLOW FRANS STIENE: Find Frans on his website or on Instagram. His new book The Way of Reiki - The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“This is an example of exactly the type of ghost story I’m looking for. It’s beautiful, thorough, and an incredible story.” — Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: My first ghost story of 2023! These episodes are an opportunity for my listeners to share their stories of a loved one who’s passed, or a sign of life on the other side. Sometimes you ask yourself if you’re making it all up, but some experiences are so powerful that our listener knew it was real. This listener has always been a very sensitive person, and has been in touch with spiritual activity since she was a child, but this experience was different. Recently, during a visit with her mother in law, she put on an old cape and heard someone say “I’m here, alright?” Her mother-in-law responded, “Ok, I’ve heard you.” She figured it was her mother-in-law’s husband letting her know he was back from the pub, but it was something else entirely… Listen in to hear this listener’s story of realizing what she experienced was real—because someone else experienced it too—and how her mother came to visit her during a reiki session. DO YOU HAVE A GHOST STORY? Ghost Stories are a way for listeners to tell their amazing stories. If you have a great story to tell, a relationship you have with your loved one who has passed, or another mystical experience please reach out: [email protected]. Tell me your story so we can feature it on the show. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Changing your breath can change your life.” — Em Hollis *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Are you breathing? Today I talk with Em Hollis, a women’s empowerment coach and breathwork facilitator. She’s passionate about sharing her story of going from a depressed, pain-pill addicted, stressed-out, insecure, self-proclaimed people-pleaser mom, wife, and business owner to living a life of freedom both internally and externally in all areas. Listen in to hear how Em helps people live life beyond their limits, get back in touch with their bodies, and connect with their higher selves. Topics We Discuss: [2:37] The concept of breath being a tool for transformation or spiritual growth goes back thousands of years, but only now are more people becoming aware of it. [8:25] What drives Em’s work is that breathwork allows people to connect with and feel their souls, their higher beings and selves, while also simultaneously feeling their bodies. Bridging both of those worlds is where the magic can occur. [13:33] Just learning how to extend one’s exhale, which is supposed to help with relaxation, can actually trigger panic in some people. Many are so used to looking out for threats and being in that hypervigilant fight or flight state that a parasympathetic response can feel unsafe. [20:35] We’ve all disconnected so much from our bodies. Our breath is the only thing that keeps us alive and yet we’re so disconnected from it. Em explored meditation for years but felt there was a missing piece for integration: breath was that piece. [28:37] You don’t need to know where an emotion is coming from, your breath will bring it up. That’s because when you make breathwork a part of your practice, it triggers your limbic brain and people start having access to more memories. [30:24] Em leads us in a five minute rhythmic breathing session. It makes me feel buzzy and clear-headed. That’s because when doing breathwork, you’re going into a parasympathetic response, and when we relax more we can more easily tune into those frequencies. [38:22] Em does a free breathwork ceremony on the first Sunday of every month. Follow her on Eventbrite to sign up! FOLLOW EM HOLLIS: Find Em on her website or on Instagram. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We want to explore mystery without mysticism.” — Iain S. Thomas *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: What is spiritually moving? What is awe-inspiring? Today I speak with Iain S. Thomas, a writer and new media artist. He is an international number-one bestselling creator and author of several books, including What Makes Us Human? An Artificial Intelligence Answers Life’s Biggest Questions, which he co-wrote with Jasmine Wang and GPT-3, the world’s most advanced AI. He has dozens of local and international awards for his creativity and is one of the world’s most popular writers and poets. Listen in to hear how Iain leveraged AI to answer spiritual questions. Topics We Discuss: [5:10] The technology GPT-3 allowed Iain to have a conversation with the Bible, the Talmud, the poetry of Rumi and Sappho, the meditations of Marcus Aurelius, and the Tao Te Ching. [5:53] Explaining death to his four year old was one of the most difficult things Iain ever had to do. He asked the AI, “How do you explain death to children?” It said: “Tell them that the dead are not dead, not in the way we think of it. Tell them they live on as they are remembered, and that every goodbye is really a hello to a different way of being.” [10:05] The thing that sits behind stories that connect us, from our most ancient spiritual texts to contemporary songs, is a map. If you put the light up to the map, you can see the whole thing. If we take this poem, this passage, and this piece of prose and hold them up to the light, what’s on the other side of that? [20:26] In the introduction to the book, GPT-3 shares what it believes it feels like to be a human: “I am happiest when I feel chosen by someone. I feel most loved when people are proud of me. I would give anything to feel a family member’s protection. Some people are worth crying for. Nothing makes me feel more fragile than death. When someone stops loving me, a part of me will die…” [21:36] GPT-3 is going through the sum total of human recorded knowledge and saying, “These are some of the key tenets of what I think it means to be human.” These are the feelings that come through from Shakespeare to Chaucer to Ray Bradbury. [24:15] There were three things the book would come back to repeatedly. Those three things were: 1. Love is the reason why we’re here, 2. The moment right now is the most important moment, connect with it as much as possible, 3. We are all connected—to each other, to nature, to the universe—and we suffer when we forget that. [28:13] Life is a gift, use it well. FOLLOW IAIN S. THOMAS: Find Iain on his website or on Instagram. His book, “What Makes Us Human? An Artificial Intelligence Answers Life’s Biggest Questions” is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you can open up to spirituality, the world becomes this beautiful, magical place.” – Dr. Amy Robbins [4:02] “There is such a need for healing, and a need for oneness, and a need for unity, and a need for love; and I hope that my podcast continues to bring that to you.” – Dr. Amy Robbins [7:26] *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Today Dr. Amy Robbins looks ahead to Season 5 - WOW - FIVE seasons! And well over a million “Life, Death and the Space Between” podcast downloads and counting – WHAT A YEAR! Can we get to TWO MILLION in 2023? Amy reflects on how her beloved community made it all happen – and looks down the road ahead for her passion project, the “Life, Death and the Space Between” podcast. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcasticize | Sound Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“How you care for this moment matters. It matters today, tomorrow, and a thousand years from now.” — Ari Wallach *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How do we connect with other humans? How do we connect with ourselves? Today, I talk with Ari Wallach, a futurist and social systems strategist. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Longpath Labs, an initiative focused on bringing long-term thinking and coordinated behavior to the individual, organizational, and societal realms in order to ensure humanity flourishes on an ecologically-thriving planet Earth for centuries to come. Ari is the author of “Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs.” Listen in to hear how Ari defines longpath, how we should be examining our own futures, and more. Topics We Discuss: [2:19] Longpath is a verb in the sense that it’s an applied mindset. Most people think of a futurist as someone who is projecting into the future; Ari isn’t that type of futurist, he doesn’t predict. Longpath is a way of navigating those intertidal moments, those moments that are chaotic and in flux. [11:22] Using the word “surviving” automatically trips the limbic system, and in that moment we become very short-term thinkers. When we become more fear-based in our approach, we become laser-focused on what’s in front of us. But we need to be thinking of the far future in these moments of chaos. [21:32] First and foremost, figure out who you are. How did you get to this point? Ari talks about desired futures versus examined-desired futures. No one is born thinking they should be a doctor or race car driver. A lot of these pathways are culturally forced onto people. Before you can start to think about what future you want to live in, you have to step back and examine what got you thinking that way in the first place. [32:09] When we had the Copernican revolution, it led us to more human freedom and enlightened thinking, but we eradicated the vibrational, mystical realm. We said if you can measure it, great; if you can’t, it’s terrible. In this intertidal moment we’re realizing we can have both. [37:52] Think of ourselves less in a 100-yard race and more in a marathon in which we’re holding the baton for the next generation. We need to T-up the next generation so they’re that much higher up on the ladder when it comes to flourishing. This will have us thinking less as individuals and tie us to a more extensive timeframe. [39:39] How you say goodbye to your children in the morning, how you treat your partner, your colleagues, the person who checks your badge- those things matter not just in the moment. How you interact with them changes them and how they interact with other people. [40:09] What does it mean for an emotion to go viral? An emotion like compassion, empathy, awe, or hope? If you’re embedding that in your everyday small interactions with other people and yourself, that could go viral. By doing that, we can change the soil from which we build solutions in order to build better tomorrows. [42:49] As a culture we lack death awareness. Ari and Amy discuss how our culture is death-averse and the importance of engaging in activities that acknowledge our death so we can better prepare ourselves and future generations for what the world should look like. All of culture is our way of dealing with impermanence. We are the only species that becomes aware of our death, and it paralyzes us. [47:14] How Ari recommends focusing on life-affirming experiences that make the world a better place. [49:14] Death is in the zeitgeist right now due to COVID-19 and people are searching to understand the moment we are in and how they can find more meaning and purpose in their own life. [50:30] Understanding the questions we are asking ourselves about how to be on the Longpath. Ari discusses how the third paragraph of the obituary is very important to thinking about how we live our life. Ari shares some of the biggest questions we should actually be asking ourselves. FOLLOW ARI WALLACH: Find Ari and the programs he offers on his website or on Instagram. His new book, “Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs” is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

“Imagination is where we get in touch with other realms. Imagination is where we see the unseeable.” — Karen V. Johnson *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: How can death be a doorway? Today I talk with Karen V. Johnson. Karen is a graduate of Georgetown Law Center and a former Fulbright Scholar in Afghanistan. She holds Master’s Degrees in both Public Health and Public International Affairs. She’s a retired Administrative Law Judge of more than 30 years, former Army officer (retired), a master practitioner of energy medicine, and author of “Living Grieving: Using Energy Medicine to Alchemize Grief and Loss.” Listen in to hear Karen’s journey from her left-brained world into spirituality, how she uses the four winds medicine wheel, and how you can get in touch with your inner divine too. Topics We Discuss: [1:30] Talk about a shift! Karen was living a left-brained life in Washington, DC working as a Federal Judge, when her 27 year old son tragically died from a heroin overdose. Karen says sometimes death is a doorway to a spiritual life. Shortly after his death, Karen experienced an afterlife visitation from her son, started sensing and seeing him, and then started seeing other spirits. She now helps “stuck” spirits cross over. [9:10] How to edge yourself toward your own psychic sense of other realms: first get over the hurdle of disbelieving and allow yourself to tune into your intuition. For most of us, our intuition has been shut off because over the years we’ve been told to focus on the facts. Karen tells people to imagine saying to your left brain, “Thank you for all you’ve done, but I want to play with my right brain.” Set your intention. Open your heart. [10:30] Karen’s honest discussion of how severe her grief became, eventually feeling desperately suicidal. A spiritual course in Joshua Tree, California turned things around for her. She began her spiritual journey. [14:10] Karen’s book, “Living Grief” is based on Indigenous medicine wheels as applied to grief. There are four directions (north, east, west and south) and four practices associated with each direction; therefore, 16 ways to journey from being stuck in our grief to a place of rebirth. We can create a new life out of the ashes that honors our loved ones. [16:00] Karen’s healing practice uses ceremony. In the West, we understand ceremony when we walk into a temple or a church: there are candles and we get a feeling of that sacred place and the divine. Even if we’re not a member of that religion, we might go light a candle. Karen helps mirror that experience of the divine by getting people from their reptilian brain to their ceremonial brain in the neocortex. [25:45] By releasing the chatter in our minds and being in stillness, we can experience the divinity within us. We’re not just physical creatures. We have a spiritual, transcendent element that we want to get in touch with and allow to guide us. [30:01] Indigineous alchemy. What if we’re wired for transformation? What if we have this inherent nature that looks for transformation and change? By keeping ourselves stuck, we’re actually holding in negative energy that affects our bodies. [35:10] Psychopomps are beings that can go between realms; Karen leaves this realm and goes in the in-between to help souls transition to the other side. FOLLOW KAREN V. JOHNSON: Find Karen and the programs she offers on her website or on Instagram. Her new book, “Living Grieving: Using Energy Medicine to Alchemize Grief and Loss” is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Audio and Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Suddenly that which is our imagination becomes our reality. Let go and imagine… then watch and see how beautiful your life becomes. ” – Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: What does it mean to truly let go? Does letting go mean your life goes off the rails? Or will you better align with the flow of life and find it easier to manifest outcomes? Listen in to hear psychologist and medium Dr. Amy Robbins share two of her channeled, inspired insights on the topic of letting go. As a newsletter subscriber you will receive Amy’s Soul Wisdoms every two weeks. When you subscribe on Amy’s website here you will receive a free workbook of Amy’s previously channeled Soul Wisdoms to prompt your own inner work. Amy’s Soul Wisdom: [2:07] Profound change is needed in the world. What has been hidden -- or what has been unconscious -- is currently being brought into conscious awareness. Today’s tumultuous times mean change is underway – the work of which can be painful and difficult. Before change there is challenge and difficulty. And then revelation after revelation. You don’t need all the answers right now, just keep asking the questions. [3:22] Letting go does not mean giving up. Rather, it means becoming unstuck. It means calling what you wish to experience to you. You can call experience into your life; your imagination becomes your reality. Think about what your life has the potential to become and watch it manifest. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer Andrej | Podcasticize | Sound Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Real freedom is not being enslaved by any thought or feeling.” – Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Website Facebook *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: What does it mean to be tangled? Today we talk with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, MFA, LMSW, DMIN, a Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, ACPE Certified Chaplaincy Educator, and author of “Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion.” After more than a decade as a chaplain and psychotherapist, Koshin co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, which offers contemplative approaches to care through education, care-partnering, and Zen practice. Listen in to hear what Sensei Koshin believes is the foundation of belonging and how to show others compassion. Topics We Discuss: [2:08] To be tangled is a story we all know; it’s when we’re living in a story and situation where we feel anxious, overwhelmed, and have a sense of unease. Many of us live like this just under the surface of what we think is going well. [7:22] In the Zen tradition, they often say that if you want to work with a practice to do it fully for 30 years and then evaluate how it’s going. This view says it takes time to undo our habits. [9:38] Another Zen teaching is: you’ll never be free until you can be still with your pain. Once you are able, you learn to relax in the face of pain and discomfort. [13:59] Epigenetic trauma – including Holocaust trauma - being passed down over generations. For a long time, Koshin identified as a victim of abuse, resulting in a lack of trust, and a lack of alignment between his actions and his words. [20:00] Compassion is about connecting to others and suffering with one another. It is the beginning of love: to realize it’s amazing that we exist, that we all struggle with things, and it’s a miracle that we can look at each other and be alive in this world. This is also the foundation of belonging and an antidote to loneliness. [22:18] Dr. Amy observes it’s increasingly difficult to find people who are willing to be truly vulnerable and who are willing to say, “I’m not having the best day today.” The facades seem to keep going up and up despite these feelings of loneliness and disconnection, which feel disingenuous. [24:40] Find your five. Ask yourself who in your life will show up for you no matter what. If you don’t have five, start with one. Practice how to have relationships that are meaningful with these people in your life. [26:29] Seated meditation in the midst of our lives is very powerful. Practice meditation to feel grounded all the time, so that everywhere and every time in your life can be a place of practice. The posture of how we hold ourselves creates the container for living clearly and in the time of our lives. [28:29] Enlightenment means to bring in light. The path of mystery. Ask yourself, “What am I engaged in that brings in light, clarity, courage, and compassion?” For Koshin, it’s when his values and actions are aligned and he is feeling clear. [30:45] Koshin’s experiences with people who are approaching death. What he finds most amazing is that each person’s passing is unique to them. What causes the greatest end-of-life regret is a lack of courage and compassion in life. FOLLOW KOSHIN PALEY ELLISON: Find Koshin and the programs he offers on his website or on Instagram. His new book, “Untangled: Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion” is available on Amazon. Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Sound & Video Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It’s one of the real tragic mythologies of our culture – this crazy fantasy that real winners are just non-stop on top… it’s completely impossible.” – Dr Ronald Siegel *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Facebook Instagram YouTube Website *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Have you ever felt jealousy, stress or even anger on social media, but you keep right on scrolling? What about feelings of sadness and loneliness? How do you usually cope with these feelings? Well maybe the secret is to remind yourself that you're ordinary… Today we talk with Dr. Ronald Siegel, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, serving on the Board of Directors and faculty of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He serves on the faculties of the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at the Cambridge Health Alliance and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has written and edited several books; his most recent “The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary” is out now. Listen in to hear what it means to be ordinary, how we balance conspicuous consumption vs. conspicuous frugality, the greatest informer of how to live, and the key to joy. Topics We Discuss: [3:40] Social media presents an unrealistic picture vs. ordinary day-to-day life. Constant self-monitoring may be genetic. Obsession with selfies and how much we lose the present by wanting to present it perfectly [05:52] We have an instinct for social connection. What social media likes do to the brain and our emotions. How we compare ourselves to others and the constant habit to evaluate our life. [06:40] Being out with friends is a completely different experience. Safe social connection is where we stop trying to impress, and preoccupations with self fall away so we can open up and be vulnerable. [7:58] The idea of a “vulnerability hangover” after opening up maybe too much. Metacognitive awareness is the antidote: the ability to see a thought as just a thought. [9:30] The key to well being is the quality of our relationships. [11:35] Happiness vs. self acceptance or well-being. Allowing feelings to come and go, and allow the emotions to move through us. . The fast changing emotions dn the how much they fluctuate in the day. Once we see how much our emotions can be altered throughout the day, it is all programmable. [13:10] Just like physical health is about getting sick and getting well again, emotional health is about feeling the range of emotions, including less tolerable emotions, and being able to recover and rebalance. [14:00] A mindfulness exercise. Allowing thoughts and emotions to flow in and out diffuses intensity. [19:30] Balancing conspicuous consumption vs. conspicuous frugality. Buying luxury items to show off that we can buy them vs. showing off that we are “enlightened” enough not to care about physical things. Marketing and consumerism (and even anti-consumerism) and society’s obsession with tiers and rankings. [23:05] Self-esteem vs. self-compassion. How to support your child during and after an upsetting event. We must learn to process these emotions and not try to protect others from them, which prolongs the exposure to the trauma. [28:18] Death is the greatest informer for how to live better. Awareness of death is a great way to disconnect from the self-esteem roller coaster. All things change. Death is a powerful leveler. [30:25] Three pronged approach to embracing being ordinary: work with 1) heads, 2) hearts, and 3) habits. 1) Where did I get the idea that being smarter/prettier/richer is better? See the folly in being caught in these patterns. 2) Open to the hurt and disappointment to really feel them and then release them. 3) Evaluate where we put our energies. Are we going to jump on social media or call a friend? FOLLOW DR. RONALD SIEGEL: Find Dr. Ronald Siegel and the programs he offers on https://drronsiegel.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/drronaldsiegel/ Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Video and Audio Editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“People think about these transcendent, enlightened experiences; sometimes they think they’re long sustainable moments and we should be in that place consistently. It’s not that at all. It's that you have these small bits and pieces that kind of keep you thirsting for another one.” – Dr. Amy Robbins *********************************************** SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Facebook Instagram YouTube Website *********************************************** EPISODE SUMMARY: Have you ever felt like something was holding you back? Have you ever noticed how your energy changes throughout the weeks, almost like a recurring cycle? Do you have any interest in learning how to maximize your time and energy to be the best version of yourself? Today we talk with Jynnette Lewis, who is Founder & CEO of Inner Sun Alchemy. Jynnette has always been a deeply spiritual person and passionate about liberating herself and others. Listen in to hear how we can use cycles to motivate, lift, inspire, and most importantly, understand. You will also be able to take agency in limiting surprise emotions by learning your specific cycle. Freeing yourself emotionally and spiritually is the ultimate skill. Topics We Discuss: [1:12] How you can connect astrology to your business in a long-term, sustainable way by understanding cycles. Using strategic planning through this lens brings a fresh perspective to business. [3:35] As someone who menstruates, what does understanding how astrology aligns with your monthly cycle look like? It takes a lot of the pressure off when you are able to sync your body cycle with your astrological cycle and your business cycle. [5:30] In your business, you can’t do what you did in year one in year five. You have to be smarter about how you use your energy in a more purposeful way to move forward. [7:20] The Sacred Pause - Using the lens of the pandemic to review how your attention is contributing to output. [9:00] Seeing business as one of the expressions of nature. If nature was a business, how would nature run? [9:20] Our “pulls” that you naturally feel and may not notice how they are related to your cycles. [10:25] How Jynnette found her calling/received a call. She didn’t choose this, she was pushed towards it. [12:30] The line between intuition and desperation can be very thin. [13:42] Jynnette shares her process of creation and how/why she integrates dance in her work. [14:50] Surrendering is always the hardest piece after you’ve put in all the work. Jynnette talks about how to surrender and coming to terms with it. [16:10] Aligning your calendar with the ovulation stage of your menstrual cycle. [17:18] Jynnette walks through the phases of the moon and the menstrual cycle so both those who menstruate and those who don’t can gain value from planning ahead. She shares the feelings you may find coming up and how to play to your strengths in each. [20:23] Amy’s speed round questions: Spirituality means? What is something most people don’t know about you? What is one thing you are looking forward to right now? What are you grateful for? What book is on your nightstand? What is your favorite spiritual healing practice? What is the most transformative experience of your life? FOLLOW JYNNETTE LEWIS: Find Jynnette and the programs she offers on her website or on Instagram Life, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by: Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive Producer PJ Duke | Executive Producer 2 Market Media | Video and Audio editing Mara Stallins | Outreach & Social Media Strategy Claire | Clairperk.com | Podcast Cover Design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.