How has Brian D Smith’s encounter with Raymond influenced his future plans in NDE mentorship?

Meeting Raymond O’Brien really reinforced and expanded a path I was already on.

Talking with someone who “died 10 times in one night” and then devoted his life to helping NDErs integrate their experiences reminded me how underserved this population is. It’s not just about the light and love; it’s the confusion, isolation, and depression afterward that often get ignored.

So, that conversation has nudged my future plans in a few ways:

• Deepening collaboration with people like Raymond and organizations like IANDS
• Bringing more NDE-aftereffects content into my podcast and talks
• Exploring more structured mentorship and support for NDE experiencers alongside my grief work

What aspect of NDE mentorship are you most interested in—emotional support, integration, or the spiritual/meaning-making side?