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Shades of the Afterlife

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Life After Death
Near-Death Experiences
Afterlife
Grief
Consciousness
Near-Death Experience
Spirituality
Mediumship
Love
Death
Hospice Care
Near Death Experiences
Terminal Lucidity
Afterlife Communication
Near Death Experience
Life Review
Physical Mediumship
Signs From Loved Ones
Reincarnation
Deathbed Visions

What waits for us on the other side? That's a question that people have asked for ages. Each week on “Shades of the Afterlife”, Host Sandra Champlain will discuss aspects of what we can expect when we are finally called to leave this planet. Let Sandra help you find answers as you listen and enjoy “Shades of the Afterlife.

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Latest Episodes

Join Sandra Champlain and Afterlife Researcher Michael Tymn to explore the evidence of survival uncovered by history's greatest scientific pioneers like Sir Oliver Lodge, William James, and Dr. Richard Hodgson.

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Join Sandra and explore stunning NDEs, verifiable medical cases, and terminal lucidity. Discover undeniable proof that we survive physical death, and learn a simple daily practice to connect with the loved ones cheering you on from eternity.

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Join Sandra for reunions in the afterlife, compelling evidence for consciousness beyond the brain, and 3 important things we can do for our transitioning loved ones.

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Join Sandra to explore a lost Civil War secret uncovered by a double-life businessman, alongside powerful, comforting truths about life after this life.

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Recent Guests

Michael Tymn
Author and afterlife researcher, Bigelow Institute prize-winning essay author
Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies / Whitecrow Books
Episode: Episode 313: Life After Death: Century-Old Scientific Evidence You Need to Know!!
Dr. Laini Leary
Psychotherapist, hospice worker, and author of No One Has to Die Alone, Preparing for a Meaningful Death
No One Has to Die Alone / Hospice care
Episode: Episode 311: Near-Death Experiences and Hospice Wisdom: Overcoming the Fear of Death.
Scott Milligan
Transmedium who channels Mr. Eric
Mediumship / In the Arms of Eternity segment
Episode: Episode 310: The Medium Who Solved an American Mystery
Don Winner
Former military intelligence analyst; author of You're Going to Die Someday, Right? Near-Death Experiences Reveal What Happens Next
Winner NDE Project
Episode: Episode 309: Military Intelligence on NDEs & Special Signs from Beyond
Lisa Laniewski
Grief educator and collector of signs from the afterlife
lisaslaniewski.com
Episode: Episode 309: Military Intelligence on NDEs & Special Signs from Beyond
Dr. Michael Barbato
Palliative care physician who has spent decades at the bedside of the dying
Independent palliative care physician featured on the episode
Episode: Episode 307: The Magic of Hospice & the Afterlife Welcoming Committee
Dr. Martha Jo Atkins
Licensed end-of-life counselor and death doula with extensive experience at patient bedsides
End-of-life counselor and death doula
Episode: Episode 307: The Magic of Hospice & the Afterlife Welcoming Committee
Penny Smith
Hospice nurse known to millions on YouTube as Hospice Nurse Penny
Hospice Nurse Penny (public platform)
Episode: Episode 307: The Magic of Hospice & the Afterlife Welcoming Committee
Vera Spillner
Physicist, philosopher, professor based in Germany
IANN Germany; IANDS; author
Episode: Episode 306: A Quantum Physicist Explains the Reality of the Afterlife

Host

Sandra Champlain
Host of Shades of the Afterlife (long-running host focusing on life after death, grief, and spiritual inquiry)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 569 ratings
  • Love this show

    I love this show! Gives me a lot of hope and help with death anxiety, i just wish Sandra would change the cover photo lol!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    /(27!/:@:!2)
    United States4 months ago
  • Every Day Miracles

    Sandra’s work is a service to humanity. Each of us as individuals can find ourselves navigating unexpected challenges, such as - the highly misunderstood experience known as Grief. The pain of Grief can sometimes lead us to forget the way into our own every day miracles, becoming lost from our own hearts and souls . The intersection of science and spirituality has always been a great source of discovery & inspiration for my soulmate and me. He taught me how to see the signs and promised he woul... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cali Lili Indies ™pwMiM™ feMt0
    United States6 months ago
  • Very relevant now

    I’ve listened to this show for several years, but after losing my elderly mother last week, it’s become more comforting. My mom passed three weeks after her beloved husband passed. She lived in our home undergoing hospice care, and previous episodes of this podcast helped me know what to expect. She described a cool, comforting breeze going through her room at night. I heard her laughing and she said she was talking to her mother. She had a mental checklist of things she wanted to make sure we... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susan in SWFL
    United States6 months ago
  • Informative & heartwarming

    I really appreciate shades of the afterlife and Sandra. She is such a warm and kind host. I love the content and appreciate everything I’ve learned. It’s a feel good podcast in a world of strife & uncertainty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Independent hair stylist
    United States10 months ago
  • I absolutely love Shades of Afterlife.

    This is by far my favorite podcast. Sandra takes the spookiness out of communicating with the people in the afterlife. So inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffFairchild
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Show blends science and spirituality in a thoughtful way.
Listeners appreciate practical coping insights and scholarly discussions.
Some listeners wish for more varied voices and pacing.
Compassionate host with a comforting presence that helps ease grief.
High-quality guests and diverse perspectives on afterlife topics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 306: A Quantum Physicist Explains the Reality of the Afterlife
Q: Have you gotten into the verifiable or veridical evidence of near-death experiences, Vera, because there are so many accounts of verifiable evidence, as if the consciousness had to leave their body to be able to witness so many different things.
Yes, it was part of the NDE patterns that people worldwide tell the same story points in the narrative that they talk about. One is leaving the body and seeing what's happening around them, and there are cases that have been published, including studies like AWARE, Pim van Lommel's report in The Lancet, and other verifiable details in individual cases.
Episode 305: Final Hours & Near-Death Experiences
Q: How does the film balance scientific inquiry with personal testimony?
It presents a fusion of science and humanities, using interviews with scientists and experiencers, alongside carefully filmed narratives to illustrate patterns and themes, allowing viewers to weigh the evidence and form their own beliefs.
Episode 305: Final Hours & Near-Death Experiences
Q: What do you hope people take from the film?
The filmmaker emphasizes that the core message is about how we treat others and live with love, suggesting that genuine compassion and fearlessness are central to a meaningful life, and that the film invites viewers to draw their own conclusions from the diverse experiences.
Episode 300: Transform your life by learning about the afterlife with Dr. Piero Calvi-Parisetti
Q: Dr. Parasetti, let's go to a quick break, and then you can pick up where you left off.
Sandra explicitly prompts a break to resume the discussion on afterlife sources and credibility, signaling a transition and keeping the audience engaged while the guest prepares to continue the exposition on DBVs, NDEs, and spirit communications.
Episode 289: 4 Steps to Connect with Your Heavenly Loved Ones!
Q: Could you summarize the four-step process and how it helps people connect with their loved ones?
The four steps are love to cultivate a heartfelt first connection, confide to share thoughts and feelings openly, ask for help or signs to guide and support, and listen to the impressions and answers that come, which may arrive as thoughts, memories, or subtle sensations that indicate the loved one is present.

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This show centers on questions about life after death, blending personal NDE accounts with scientific curiosity, medical perspectives, and experiential storytelling. Across episodes, listeners encounter discussions of consciousness beyond the brain, veridical experiences, mediumship demonstrations, and practical guidance for grief and living with hope. The format often pairs in-depth interviews with researchers, filmmakers, clinicians, and writers who bridge science, spirituality, and personal transformation, sometimes weaving journaling and coping techniques into the conversation. A notable strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from physicians and psychiatrists to documentary filmmakers and Indigenous spiritual teachers—providing a ... more

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1. Michael Tymn
2. Dr. Laini Leary
3. Scott Milligan
4. Don Winner
5. Lisa Laniewski
6. Dr. Michael Barbato
7. Dr. Martha Jo Atkins
8. Penny Smith

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