In this deeply moving episode of "How I Made It Through," hosts Kristin Taylor and Bernadette Thompson welcome Rebecca Austill-Clausen, a Reiki Master, occupational therapist, award-winning author, and international speaker. Rebecca shares her extraordinary journey of spiritual transformation following the death of her brother, David. She reveals how a life-changing shared death experience opened her to a world beyond the physical, despite her scientific background.

Rebecca recounts the profound moment on a Cape Cod beach when she learned of her brother's AIDS diagnosis, and how this led her to explore the afterlife. Her story unfolds with a remarkable shared death experience in a hospital room, where she felt David's spirit transform and communicate with her. This experience set Rebecca on a path of spiritual exploration, leading her to meet a shaman who guided her further into the realms of spiritual consciousness.

The episode delves into the integration of Rebecca's spiritual experiences with her professional life, the courage it took to share her story, and the lessons she learned about love, connection, and the afterlife. Rebecca offers practical advice on connecting with nature and the spiritual world, emphasizing the importance of asking for guidance and trusting one's instincts.

Join us for this captivating conversation that challenges the boundaries between science and spirituality, and invites listeners to open their hearts to the possibility of life beyond death.

- **[00:00 ] Introduction:** Meet Rebecca Austill-Clausen, her background, and the life-changing news of her brother's illness.
- **[03:00 ] The Beach Revelation:** Rebecca's conversation with David about his HIV status and the family's acceptance.
- **[06:00 ] The Shared Death Experience:** Rebecca describes the transformative experience at her brother's hospital bedside.
- **[09:00 ] Spiritual Awakening:** Exploring the afterlife through books and the pivotal shared death experience.
- **[12:00 ] Continuing Connections:** Communicating with David and others in the afterlife.
- **[15:00 ] Integrating Two Worlds:** Balancing spiritual experiences with professional life.
- **[18:00 ] Seeking Guidance:** Rebecca's journey with a shaman and learning to trust her instincts.
- **[21:00 ] Nature's Healing Power:** Advice on connecting with nature and asking for spiritual guidance.
- **[24:00 ] Embracing the Fantastical:** Bernadette shares her own experience with nature and the importance of openness.

Learn more about Rebecca:
- Website: www.rebeccaaustillclausen.com
- Email: becky@rebeccaaustillclausen.com
- Instagram: @rebeccaaustillclausen
- Book: “Change Maker: How My Brother's Death Woke Up My Life”
 

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