What happens during a near-death experience life review? David Bennett describes being guided deeper into an overwhelming light where he entered a spherical realm unlike anything on Earth. There, Dave relived his entire life—not as a movie, but as a fully immersive experience. Every interaction, every choice, and every relationship was felt from multiple perspectives, including the emotions and experiences of those he had encountered throughout his lifetime.
Even more remarkable, Dave's "soul family" of loving light beings participated in the review, witnessing life through both their perspective and the perspectives of everyone he had affected. This short offers fascinating insights into consciousness, spiritual growth, interconnectedness, the afterlife, soul groups, and the transformative lessons often reported in near-death experiences.
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IANDS helps transform fear into wonder and isolation into connection for those affected by near-death experiences (NDEs).
We provide information about NDE effects on people’s lives and their implications for beliefs about life, death, and human purpose. About IANDS
As an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) focuses most of its resources into providing the highest quality information available about near-death experience (NDE) related subjects. It
06/12/2026
New podcast episode out now! In this episode, Dani Foffa talks to three-time near-death experiencer P.M.H. Atwater, a pioneering researcher of NDEs and the author of numerous books on consciousness, transformation, and the afterlife. Her research spans nearly 50 years and includes interviews with thousands of experiencers worldwide, and in this episode she reflects on her meeting with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, recalls what it was like to speak publicly about near-death experiences for the first time, and shares what she has learned from both her own experiences and decades of research about the afterlife, God and some of the other wisdom she has gained along the way, so this one comes highly recommended!
What 3 Near-Death Experiences and 50 Years of NDE Research Taught Her About the Afterlife.. In this episode, Dani Foffa talks to three-time near-death experien...
Asking Near-death experiencer P.M.H. Atwater about the biggest lesson she learned from her 3 NDE.. Full interview on https://youtu.be/76D26KWxKuA
06/12/2026
A “life review” is a phenomenon reported in some near-death experiences, often described as seeing your “life flash before your eyes.”
Experiencers often report:�• Reliving important moments from their lives�• Experiencing the emotions of others affected by their actions�• Seeing events from new perspectives�• Gaining insights into love, compassion, and personal growth
Research suggests life reviews occur in approximately 14–30% of near-death experiences.
📖 Learn more in the IANDS Glossary and explore the research behind this remarkable phenomenon.
We provide research-based information, sharing groups, educational resources, events, and a worldwide community for experiencers, their loved ones, grievers, researchers, seekers, and the curious.
Our newest IANDS Q&A explores practical next steps for experiencers. From finding support and processing your NDE to connecting with others who understand, we’re here to help.
Visit IANDS.org to read the article and discover resources, events, and community support.
06/09/2026
What happens to the ego after a near-death experience? Near-death experiencer and hospital chaplain Reverend David Maginley shares how his NDE transformed his understanding of consciousness, love, spirituality, and the purpose of the ego.
After collapsing during a church service due to a rare cancer-related medical crisis, David found himself in a realm of overwhelming love, unity, and wholeness. He encountered a powerful spiritual presence, experienced a reality "more real than this world," and returned with a life-changing message: God is love, and our task is to become it.
Drawing from decades of work with dying patients, grief counseling, meditation, and spiritual care, David explores ego integration, spiritual bypassing, trauma, authenticity, life reviews, mindfulness, and the lessons NDEs teach about personal growth.
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06/08/2026
Near-death experiences often convey a powerful message: love, authenticity, and connection transcend all labels and identities. Many experiencers report feeling completely accepted just as they are.
At IANDS, not just this month but always, you are safe. You are welcome. You are loved. You belong.
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06/05/2026
New podcast episode out now! In this episode, Dani Foffa talks to near-death experiencer Lasse Gustavson, a Swedish firefighter who shares the extraordinary gas accident that led to his profound NDE and a shared-death experience during his colleague’s transition, Leif. He also offers advice for those going through their own integration, and some of the wisdom and lessons he has gained from his experience, so this one comes highly recommended!
He Died in a Gas Explosion — What He Saw Beyond Death Is Incredible (Profound NDE).. In this episode, Dani Foffa talks to near-death experiencer Lasse G...
Asking Near-death experiencer Lasse Gustavson about the biggest lesson he learned from his NDE.... Full interview on https://youtu.be/yQ9zOeOtPOg
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