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Alive Again

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Near-Death Experiences
Near-Death Experience
Survival
Trauma
Resilience
Transformation
Mental Health
Crisis
Personal Transformation
Human Condition
Psychedelic Therapy
Art
Parkland School Shooting
Existential Questions
Ice Climbing
Love
Human Rights
Nuclear Threat
Climate Disaster
Lahaina Fire

That which doesn’t kill us…

Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Dan Bush, Alive Again is a weekly series featuring extraordinary stories from people who faced death—and came back changed. From near-death experiences to near-fatal accidents and moments of profound crisis, each episode dives into the transformation that happens on the other side of survival.

Told in their own words, these first-hand... more

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What happens when the part of you that defines your identity begins to fail?

Dana Swanson was a rising creative force—an award-winning writer-producer at Adult Swim, a voice actor, a musical performer, and a self-proclaimed comedy nerd on the brink... more

When a tornado ripped through his Alabama neighborhood, Chris Alonzo found himself clutching his young son in a closet as the walls shook and the front door blew open. In that moment of terror, his desperate plea—“take me, don’t take my son”—became a... more

Thrill seeker, Nate Dorn, never saw himself living past the age of 25, until he set sail for Cuba on a 28-foot boat with no idea he was heading straight into the storm that would change his life. Trapped in gale-force winds with his fingers crushed i... more

At 18, Jessica Sanchez thought she was dealing with wisdom tooth pain. Instead, doctors found a tumor that would lead to 18 surgeries, chemotherapy, and a near-fatal bleedout. Years later, she faced another harrowing battle: an ectopic pregnancy and ... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Dorn
Freelance photographer, videographer, editor, and writer with a love for outdoor adventure
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Episode: 23 | Living on Extra Credit
Cliff Bauman
Suicide survivor and former military personnel who was at the Pentagon during 9/11
Episode: 18 | Beyond Ground Zero
Dr. Sarah Kerr
Death doula and ritual healing practitioner
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Episode: 17 | The Sacred Threshold: A Conversation With Dr. Sarah Kerr
Kathy Preston
Holocaust survivor and author
Author and storyteller
Episode: 4 | The Yellow Star
Annelise Cochran
Survivor of a nuclear threat and a climate disaster
Episode: 3 | Twenty Minutes Left To Live

Host

Dan Bush
Host of the series, award-winning filmmaker sharing compelling stories of survival and transformation after near-death experiences.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • UPDATED: Quality went way downhill

    Episodes 3&4 left me in tears. The strength that these people had, and continued to have, is unimaginable. I would have given a 5 star, but the political commentary by the podcast producers was not needed and even lessened the value of the interview.

    UPDATED 9/16/25- quality of guests went way downhill. After several episodes, I finally threw in the towel. Disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KarlisaJade
    United Statesa month ago
  • The true stories told by the people who lived through them are good. I skip the post-story conversations.

    Podchaser
    3
    Sarah B
    2 months ago
  • episode 3

    the Lahaina episode 3 so sad and amazingly narrated. My parents visited there the week before so poignant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimKatMat
    United States4 months ago
  • Wow

    Episodes 3&4 left me in tears. The strength that these people had, and continued to have, is unimaginable. I would have given a 5 star, but the political commentary by the podcast producers was not needed and even lessened the value of the interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KarlisaJade
    United States4 months ago
  • Can’t get enough!

    This is the most gorgeous podcast I have yet to discover. Thank you so much for all the care that you put into this. I can tell that the creators of this podcast are very talented and caring people. The music is gorgeous, and the stories make me cry every time. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hethuh
    United States4 months ago

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Some feedback suggests a desire for less political commentary interspersed within the personal narratives, which may detract from the overall impact of the stories.
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Listeners appreciate the powerful storytelling and emotional depth of the narratives shared, often finding them inspirational.

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21 | A Better Person Than I Was The Day Before
Q: How did you manage to turn your life around after your overdose?
After waking up in the ambulance, Matthew decided to get clean and sought help through a church-supported program, emphasizing the importance of support and acceptance in his recovery.
21 | A Better Person Than I Was The Day Before
Q: What were your feelings after experiencing death and coming back?
Matthew explained that he had no memory of an afterlife or any classic near-death experiences; it was simply nothing, like going to sleep and waking up afterwards.
20 | Only The Word Gets Out Alive
Q: But can I just say that the moment when he's in the hospital room watching The Wizard Of Oz, but the Scar Crow, is that what he called it?
Here's a man who's lost his grip on reality. He's watching one of the most archetypal stories about alternate reality ever made on a fuzzy hospital TV.
20 | Only The Word Gets Out Alive
Q: Brent, how did you find this story?
A good friend of mine had a stroke in January, and a young guy, soccer player, and it just kind of came up on him. So I was doing research to try to figure out how to help my friend who had just had a stroke.
17 | The Sacred Threshold: A Conversation With Dr. Sarah Kerr
Q: Have you seen those points of surrender with people you've worked with?
Surrender is a slow grow; it's a process to let the unavoidable happen and to accept it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alive Again

What is Alive Again about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring themes of survival and transformation, this series features compelling narratives from individuals who have faced life-threatening situations and emerged with profound insights. Each episode reveals the impact of near-death experiences and critical crises, emphasizing how such events reshape one's perspective on life, priorities, and purpose. The stories shared are a mix of miraculous recoveries and harrowing journeys, reflecting the resilience of the human spirit. The podcast aims to connect listeners with deeply personal accounts that highlight our shared human condition and the lessons learned from the brink of death, making it an inviting space for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of life and what lies beyond moments of extre... more

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