Why is Brian D Smith considered a leading expert on near-death experiences?

Brian D. Smith is considered a leading expert on near-death experiences (and related afterlife evidence) because of a combination of research, lived experience, and ongoing work in the field.

Brian’s daughter Shayna passed at 15 in 2015, which drove a deep, engineering‑style investigation into consciousness survival and the afterlife. Since then, Brian has:

• Interviewed hundreds of NDE experiencers, leading researchers, and mediums on the Grief 2 Growth podcast
• Studied and shared contemporary evidence for consciousness beyond the brain
• Served on the boards of IANDS (the leading NDE organization) and Helping Parents Heal
• Integrated this research into grief education, coaching, and writing

This blend of scholarship, spiritual inquiry, and personal loss gives Brian both technical understanding and emotional credibility.

What specifically are you most curious about—NDE science, personal stories, or how this helps with grief?