Mary “Kathy” McDaniel’s near-death experience began in a realm like hell… and ended in the peace and light of heaven. In this powerful episode of The Returned Podcast, Kathy shares what she saw, felt, and learned on the other side — and the one message she wishes all of humanity could hear.

Kathy is the author of the award-winning memoir Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat, where she recounts her extraordinary spiritual journey through both the darkest and most beautiful realms beyond life.

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In this powerful episode of The Returned, we sit down with Brianna Lafferty—a death doula, healer, and author who experienced a profound near-death experience in 2017 that changed everything.

Brianna opens up about her journey through trauma, chronic illness, and the spiritual realms she encountered when she flatlined. From the black void to ascended masters, instant manifestation, and the deep message of oneness, Brianna shares what she brought back—and how it shaped her path as a guide for others facing death, loss, and awakening.

We also explore her book Leads to Nowhere: Healing Through Encounters with the Quantum, and her mission to help others surrender to the mystery and power of their own healing.

🌀 Topics include:

• Myoclonus Dystonia and surrender

• The presence of monks and a bright tunnel

• Free will vs. destiny

• Healing after NDEs

• Death work, spiritual growth, and the quantum field

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Kevin Milsom shares the extraordinary story of his near-death experience in 2018, where he encountered his late mother and Jesus Christ—despite not being a practicing Christian. From miraculous healing to spiritual transformation, Kevin’s journey will leave you inspired and questioning what lies beyond. Tune in to hear how this life-altering moment reshaped his purpose and deepened his connection to the divine.