The Shared Death Experience with William J. Peters, Founder of The Shared Crossing Project Episode 25

There is an amazing phenomena when someone dies and their loved ones "accompany" them on the first part of their dying journey into the afterlife. This is called the Shared Death Experience (SDE) and William J. Peters is the leading researcher. How are these similar and different from Near Death Experiences - NDE's? Some SDE's are not only transformative emotionally, but are shockingly evidential of an afterlife. Most likely would all love to have one, so who does report having SDE's and how can we increase our chances? William J. Peters is an end-of-life therapist who had a remarkable experience while volunteering at Hospice where he floated out of his own body and accompanied a dying patient as the patient crossed over. Having had two NDE's in his past, William recognized the similarity. He was so enthralled by this experience that he began to research if others had experienced anything similar. Spoiler alert - many people have. William spent the next 20 years gathering reports from others who had experienced what is now called a shared death experience. He founded The Shared Crossing Project in 2011 with the goal of positively transforming our relationship to death. Here people can discuss, share, and learn more about people's personal "Shared Crossing" experiences and the current research. He then wrote a book on his extensive research sharing some of the astounding stories called At Heaven's Door: What Shared Journeys to the Afterlife Teach About Dying Well and Living Better.  Full Show Notes on The Shared Death Experience with William J. Peters, Founder of The Shared Crossing Project Including Upcoming Courses  What we talk about in this Episode: - What are SDE's - Shared Death Experiences - How are they different from NDEs - Who has SDE's - What are some highly evidential and verified SDE's: How do we know they aren't like a dream - How can we all increase our chances of having an SDE and more... Follow William J. Peters and The Shared Crossing Project: Instagram | Facebook |Twitter | Youtube | Website | Book Get the book - WTF Just Happened?!: A sciencey-skeptic explores grief, healing, and evidence of an afterlife.  Contact | Newsletter |  Free E-Book "How an Atheist Found Valid, Scientific Evidence for the Afterlife" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wtfjusthappened/support