What happens when a child grows up talking to spirits, floating down stairs, and attending funerals for fun?

In this candid and powerful conversation, Dan Arhakos shares her experience growing up with heightened psychic sensitivity—from communicating with her deceased uncle at age four to regularly astral projecting in middle school. We talk about how early spiritual gifts are often misunderstood, suppressed, or pathologized—and how to reframe them as strengths.

This episode dives into what it means to be spiritually gifted as a child, how trauma and religion shape our perception of those gifts, and how we can create safer spaces for the next generation of intuitive kids. We also discuss grounding practices, the reality of spiritual burnout, and the beauty of finding your own path—even if it looks wildly different from what society expects.

Whether you're a parent, a practitioner, or someone navigating their own awakening, this conversation offers heartfelt insight and actionable wisdom

#psychicdevelopment #spiritcommunication #spiritualawakening #astralprojection #pastlives #childpsychic #mediumship #consciousness #podcast

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Timestamps:
00:43 Introduction
03:03 Dan's Early Experiences with the Deceased
06:11 High School: Spiritual Growth and Psychedelics
11:06 The Impact of Religion and Family Support
20:04 Witnessing Death and Understanding Life
29:26 Encouraging Children's Natural Development
33:49 Balancing Spirituality and Grounding
40:18 Reflecting on Childhood Experiences
46:11 Transforming Trauma into Growth
55:51 Connecting with Dan and Future Offerings

About the Guest:
Dan Arhakos is a psychic intuitive, teacher, and spiritual facilitator currently living in Peru. From a young age, Dan demonstrated profound extrasensory perception—including spontaneous spirit communication and out-of-body experiences—which eventually evolved into a grounded spiritual practice rooted in empowerment and personal sovereignty. Today, she offers private retreats, group retreats, virtual classes, 1-on-1 mentorships, and deep ceremonial experiences focused on deep personal transformation.

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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re bu

This might be the most uncomfortable video I’ve ever made — but it’s also one of the most important.

I’m sharing a deeply personal perspective that challenges common narratives about suffering, identity, and spiritual growth.

I know that not everyone will agree.

And that’s okay, this isn’t about convincing anyone.

It’s about starting an open and honest conversation around how we perceive challenge, pain, and meaning.

If you're on a journey of spiritual awakening or seeking a new lens through which to view the world, I invite you to sit with this message, reflect on your own experiences, and share your thoughts in the comments.

#consciousness #spiritualawakening #innergrowth #growthmindset #podcast

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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re building a community where it’s okay to question reality. You’re not alone in the unknown. 👽✨

Aubrey Marcus just tried to re-label polyamory as “radical monogamy”… and the spiritual internet ERUPTED.

In this reaction I unpack why the re-brand feels so gross to so many people and what it reveals about power, influence, and spiritual narcissism.

If you loved or hated this video drop a thoughtful comment—unlike the AM podcast, the chat is wide open.

#aubreymarcus #reaction #polyamory #spirituality #spiritualbypassing

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Timestamps:
00:17 Spiritual Marketing Gone Wrong
02:07 Who Told Him This Was A Good Idea?!
05:09 Power Dynamics in Relationships
07:41 Navigating Relationship Dynamics
09:36 Personal Growth Through Challenges
11:45 Conclusion and Call for Feedback

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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re building a community where it’s okay to question reality. You’re not alone in the unknown. 👽✨

Ever wondered if time exists beyond death, or whether pets greet us on the other side?

In this rapid-fire Q&A, I tackle 28 of the most asked afterlife & NDE questions — drawing on research, regression case-studies, and first-hand experience.

Chapters below let you jump to any question. 👇

If this sparks your curiosity, subscribe and join our newsletter for deeper dives into these kind of consciousness expanding topics 👇

#afterlife #nde #reincarnation #spiritguides #consciousness

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Timestamps:
00:11 Can the deceased see Earth?
01:29 What is the other side like?
02:55 Dreaming about the deceased?
04:03 Why do we forget past lives?
07:13 Do spirits haunt those who cause their deaths?
09:09 Do killers find relief in Heaven?
11:39 Does time exist in the afterlife?
12:24 Do we reconnect with loved ones on the otherside?
14:20 What are our personalities like in the afterlife?
15:25 Do spirits experience gravity?
17:17 Will family members who don't love me now love me in heaven?
20:07 Can you get a ghost pregnant?
21:15 Do spirits celebrate their birthdays?
21:45 How can energy just exist?
23:52 Can ghosts affect electronics?
26:22 Do the deceased experience the pain they have caused us?
28:47 Are there animals in the afterlife?
29:29 18. Do spirits affect our feelings?
31:47 19. I feel like someone is watching me...
34:06 20. Is our death date predestined?
35:00 Are we Stardust? After we die, does our light go back to the Universe?
36:28 Why are innocent people suffering?
38:05 Could God or spiritual beings misunderstand you?
39:19 Are NDEs real, hallucinations, or made up?
41:08 Do addictions leave you when you enter the afterlife?
43:25 Do people enter the quantum world after death?
43:43 Can we reincarnate in another time or on another planet?

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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re building a community where it’s okay to question reality. You’re not alone in the unknown. 👽✨

She died—and came back with a message.

Amber Cavanagh, known as the West Coast Medium, joins me for a deeply moving conversation about her near-death experience, the psychic gifts she’s had since childhood, and how surviving a massive stroke transformed her life, purpose, and perspective on what it means to truly live.

We explore:
✦ Seeing spirits as a child—and realizing others couldn’t
✦ What happened on the other side and why she chose to return
✦ The healing journey after her stroke and brain injury
✦ The surprising link between empathic sensitivity and physical illness
✦ Why she believes everyone has the ability to connect with spirit—and how to start

Amber’s story is vulnerable, mystical, and grounded in lived experience. This episode is for anyone on the path of spiritual awakening—especially those who’ve felt overwhelmed by their gifts or out of place in the world.

#neardeathexperience #psychicmedium #consciousness #spiritualawakening #empath #channeling #psychicdevelopment #lifeafterdeath #energyhealing #podcast #viralvideo

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About the Guest:
Amber Cavanagh, known as West Coast Medium, has been aware of her psychic abilities since childhood, including seeing spirits and having precognitive dreams. After denying her gifts for years, Amber fully embraced her abilities. She survived a massive stroke that led to a profound near-death experience, which further expanded her spiritual perspective. Now an author of "At the Stroke of Eternity," Amber conducts readings, healings, and teaches classes while providing free content online to help others on their spiritual journeys.

Guest Links:
✦ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stroke-Eternity-Remarkable-Near-Death-Experience/dp/1738150631
✦ Website: www.thewestcoastmedium.com
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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re building a community where it’s okay to question reality. You’re not alone in the unknown. 👽✨

This episode includes discussion of mental health challenges and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

What happens when you mix psychedelics, an energy vortex, and a stranded extraterrestrial?

You’re about to find out.

This episode is the unfiltered story of an alien encounter that challenged every notion I had about consciousness, consent, and our place in the cosmos.

#extraterrestrialcontact #plantmedicine #disclosure #psychedelics #alienencounter #consciousness #mediumship #alternatetimelines #podcast

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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re building a community where it’s okay to question reality. You’re not alone in the unknown. 👽✨

#Channeling is everywhere right now. Some messages are inspiring and transformative…

Others? Confusing, fear-based, or just wrapped in love-and-light jargon with no real substance.

In this video, I walk you through how to spot distorted messages, tune into your inner knowing, and stay grounded when navigating the wild world of modern spirituality.

You’ll learn:
• How to tell if a channeled message is actually useful
• What “high-vibrational” information really looks and feels like
• Why good intentions aren’t enough
• How to strengthen your intuition and trust your gut

Not all messages come from the same source—and not every being without a body is worth listening to. Learn how to protect your energy and develop your own filter for spiritual truth.

#spiritualdiscernment #intuition #higherguidance #spiritualgrowth #truthseeker #consciousness #spiritualawakening #spiritualtools #alternatetimelines #podcast

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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re building a community where it’s okay to question reality. You’re not alone in the unknown. 👽✨

What is channeling — and is it something only “gifted” people can do?

Or is it a natural ability we all have?

In this video, we explore the ancient origins of channeling, how it's been used by mystics and civilizations for thousands of years, and how the practice is making a modern resurgence.

From the Oracle of Delphi and Tibetan oracles to Edgar Cayce, Esther Hicks, and The Law of One—we look at the wisdom traditions that shaped this sacred practice.

You'll also learn how channeling actually works on a consciousness level—and why you're probably already tuning in without realizing it.

If you’re curious about developing your intuition, exploring non-local awareness, or simply trying to make sense of the rising interest in psychic communication, you're in the right spot!

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Hey, I’m Ian Vogel—host of Alternate Timelines. My journey started on a small farm in the midwest, where I always felt a little out of place. After years of skepticism and even a stint as an atheist, a near-death experience changed my perspective on everything. Since then, I’ve explored plant medicine, past life memories, and the mysteries of consciousness. Now, I’m sharing those experiences to help others navigate their own awakening. Through real stories, deep conversations, and wild explorations of the unknown, we’re building a community where it’s okay to question reality. You’re not alone in the unknown. 👽✨