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  • 222 - The Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything About Fear & Living | Anita Moorjani
    Aug 18 2025

    In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks, David Ferrugio speaks with Anita Moorjani, internationally bestselling author and speaker, about her extraordinary near-death experience during end-stage cancer.

    Anita shares how she slipped into a coma, left her body, and experienced a state of pure love, awareness, and connection — and how this transformed her understanding of life, death, and healing. Within weeks of returning, her cancer was gone.

    We explore:
    * What Anita experienced beyond her body during her NDE
    * How the feeling of unconditional love changed her forever
    * The connection between fear, illness, and healing
    * Why she no longer fears death — and what that means for living
    * Practical wisdom for living fully now, not later

    📚 Books by Anita Moorjani: Dying to Be Me, What If This Is Heaven?, Sensitive Is the New Strong

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    ABOUT:

    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠

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    1 h y 14 m
  • 221 - She Lost Her Son in the Parkland School Attack | Patricia Oliver
    Aug 11 2025

    In this deeply moving episode of Dead Talks, host David interviews Patricia Oliver, mother of Joaquin Oliver, who lost her son during the Parkland tragedy. Patricia shares her path from grief to advocacy—creating a foundation, launching art-driven campaigns, and supporting other families impacted by school campus violence. Listen as she recounts messages, personal resilience, spiritual healing, and the creation of Change the Ref, a movement inspired by Joaquin’s spirit.

    Links to Patricia Oliver's work:

    ⁠Change The Ref⁠⁠

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    ABOUT:

    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠

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    46 m
  • 220 - What the Bible Really Says About Death, Heaven & the Afterlife | Dr. Eric Zito
    Aug 4 2025

    What happens after we die? In this episode, David sits down with New Testament scholar Dr. Eric Zito to explore the Bible’s real teachings on death, heaven, and resurrection.

    They dive into the misunderstood Christian hope, near-death experiences, the concept of hell, reincarnation debates, and whether mediums align with scripture.

    Follow Dr. Eric Zito on Instagram: @zeetstagram

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    ⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.

    ABOUT:

    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠

    Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠

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    1 h y 12 m
  • 219 - 3 Years After His Death, She Shares What REALLY Helps | Whitney Lyn Allen
    Jul 28 2025

    Whitney Lynn never expected her world to fall apart so suddenly. When her husband died in her arms, everything she knew was shattered. In this moving episode of DEAD Talks, she opens up about the shock of sudden death, the pain of early grief, and the undeniable signs that made her believe her husband was still with her.

    Check out Whitney's second book "What Must Be Carried: Living a Beautiful Life Beyond Loss"

    For more on Whitney Allen: www.whitneylynallen.com

    Check out episode 94 to listen to the first time Whitney was on the show.

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    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠

    Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ + ⁠more⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠

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    54 m
  • 218 - Gary Sinise on Losing His Son | Gary Sinise
    Jul 21 2025

    Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise opens up about the loss of his son Mac to a rare cancer, the personal grief journey that followed, and how service has kept him grounded. He shares vulnerable reflections on fatherhood, emotion, purpose, and how telling your story can be the most powerful form of healing.

    www.garysinisefoundation.com

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    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠

    Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ + ⁠more⁠⁠

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    1 h
  • 217 - He Had a 2% Chance to Live — Then Lost All His Limbs | Tom Nash
    Jul 14 2025

    Tom Nash was given a a 2% chance to live and then lost all of his lims when he was just 19 when a deadly disease changed his life forever. After contracting meningococcal septicemia, he lost both his arms and legs. But instead of falling into despair, Tom found a radical new perspective—one that reframed tragedy as a gift.

    In this powerful and inspiring episode of DEAD Talks, Tom shares how surviving near-certain death gave him a new lens on life, mortality, and meaning. From learning to play guitar again with hooks to becoming a DJ and speaker, and why he believes the question “Why me?” is fundamentally flawed. They also dig into mindset science, the illusion of control, embracing chaos, and how humor saved him from despair.

    To learn more about todays guest Tom Nash please visit here

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    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠


    Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ + ⁠more⁠⁠

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    1 h y 7 m
  • 216 - Keri Hilson Opens Up About Death, Grief & the Spiritual Messages She Received | Keri Hilson
    Jul 7 2025

    Singer Keri Hilson Opens Up About Grief, Losing Her Father, and Finding Meaning in Signs From Beyond..In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks, Grammy-nominated artist Keri Hilson shares her personal journey through the grief of losing her father in 2020. With raw honesty and emotional clarity, she reflects on the pain, unexpected signs from the afterlife, and how her father’s presence still influences her life and career today.

    From near-mystical encounters with butterflies, geese, and cardinals to the weight of writing her father’s obituary, Keri offers an unfiltered look into the complexity of loss, the unspoken burden of being the “strong one,” and how grief reshaped her views on men, marriage, and spirituality.


    ⁠@kerihilson⁠ on IG


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    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠

    Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠

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    47 m
  • 215 - It Gets Better—If You Let It | Alysa Conger
    Jun 30 2025

    In this unscripted and controversial episode, medium Alysa Conger joins David Ferrugio for a real conversation on grief, healing, and the power of perspective. They unpack why people get angry at the idea that grief can get better—and how belief shapes healing. From trauma identity to the “glimmers” in life, this episode challenges norms around loss while offering real tools for transformation. Insightful, funny, and uncomfortably honest.


    For more on our guest Alysa Conger follow her at ⁠@alysamconger⁠ on instagram or ⁠www.hellowhosaidthat.com⁠


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    ⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.


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    DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠


    Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠

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    46 m