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Alive Again

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Near-Death Experiences
Near-Death Experience
Survival
Trauma
Resilience
Mental Health
Transformation
Personal Transformation
Crisis
Human Condition
Psychedelic Therapy
Art
Parkland School Shooting
Existential Questions
Love
Ice Climbing
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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In 2015, Robert was poisoned by someone he knew. A rapidly spreading infection sent him into emergency surgery—then into a profound near-death experience. In a vivid desert vision, a calm “guide” spoke to him in the precise, mathematical language his... more

When a falling rock shattered Rhesa Bailey’s pelvis at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, survival became immediate and bodily— improvised splints, a perilous raft run to the remote ranger station, a turbulent helicopter through weather.

In the year ... more

Angelyn Pass was an actress-turned-artist, making holiday ornaments in her Midtown studio, when a massive headache dropped her to the floor. Hours later she woke in Emory’s neuro-ICU, intubated, fresh from emergency surgery on a ruptured aneurysm. Sh... more

On the day after Christmas, Dwayne Meadows was packing for a beach day in Thailand when a distant “white line” on the sea became a wall of water. Swept through his bungalow and into a churning maze of debris, he fought to breathe, said goodbye to his... more

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Recent Guests

Angelyn Pass
A former actress turned artist who created a successful business making holiday ornaments after a life-threatening brain aneurysm.
Episode: 35 | A Delightful Little Life
Dr. Eben Alexander
Renowned academic neurosurgeon and author whose near-death experience transformed his understanding of consciousness
Author of Proof of Heaven
Episode: 32 | No Soul Left Behind
Nate Dorn
Freelance photographer, videographer, editor, and writer with a love for outdoor adventure
Nate Dorn Images
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
The Centre for Sacred Death Care
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

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Dan Bush
Host of Alive Again

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • This podcast is gold!

    I’ve listened to every episode and this show has become one of my favourites. It just brings a great perspective on life, death, and meaning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clivesmit
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Losing interest

    I started out loving this show so much. I thought it was really unique and interesting and was looking forward to every new episode but over the last I’d say 3 to 6 episodes. I’ve continually been disappointed in the direction that you’ve taken the show and the experiences you’re prioritizing to share with the public. They feel very basic and remedial in most cases in a little bit too sentimental for my taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Kim Tobin says hello!
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • The true stories told by the people who lived through them are good. I skip the post-story conversations.

    Podchaser
    3
    Sarah B
    5 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 States6 months ago

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Episodes 3&4 left me in tears. The strength that these people had, and continued to have, is unimaginable.
This is the most gorgeous podcast I have yet to discover. Thank you for all the care that you put into this.
What a fantastically useful and inspiring podcast. Thank you! But for the love of god - the music. You've gotta turn it down.

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36 | From Whom All Blessings Flow
Q: The big takeaway for me was just... she had been stretched, as she said. Can you share more on that?
Brent reflects on the broader implications of Rhesa's experiences and her journey to a deeper understanding of faith and personal growth.
36 | From Whom All Blessings Flow
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you found this story? What attracted you to this story?
Brent shares that Rhesa is a friend of his wife's and he learned of her story during a visit to the Grand Canyon, which prompted him to contact her for the show.
34 | Surviving the Boxing Day Tsunami
Q: Did Dwayne get into any, like what's it been, 20 years?
He still suffers from PTSD but has been able to translate that into efforts to help other people by educating communities on tsunami threats.
30 | Strong In A Different Way
Q: What was it like meeting Nick?
It was a compelling experience, and listeners realized how much a thread there is through the human experience of suffering, finding deeper connections through these stories.
30 | Strong In A Different Way
Q: What caused that transformation, and how hard has it been to become this new person sort of that you became?
The transformation was initiated by waking up after a six-hour recovery sleep and feeling calm for the first time in years, which led to taking a walk and deciding to reach out for help, ultimately starting a journey of self-care.

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A compelling weekly series brings to life the extraordinary accounts of individuals who have faced death and emerged transformed. Each episode presents a first-person narrative, showcasing not only the harrowing experiences of near-death encounters but also the profound shifts in perspective and purpose that often follow. Themes such as survival, resilience, and the exploration of what it means to truly live resonate throughout these stories, highlighting the shared human experience of facing mortality. The blend of miraculous details and brutal honesty ensures that each tale is both unforgettable and relatable, likely appealing to those interested in personal growth and human resilience.

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Recent guests on Alive Again include:

1. Angelyn Pass
2. Dr. Eben Alexander
3. Nate Dorn
4. Cliff Bauman
5. Dr. Sarah Kerr
6. Kathy Preston
7. Annelise Cochran

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