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Episode 10: Overcoming Near-Death Experience with Kathy McDaniel
What if dying became the moment you truly learned how to live?
In this extraordinary episode of Overcoming Anything, host Anne Vryonides sits down with Kathy McDaniel, author of the memoir “Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat,” to explore one of the most profound experiences imaginable — a distressing near-death experience that transformed her fear into faith and her suffering into purpose.
In 1999, while dying from lung failure, Kathy was placed on a ventilator and put into a drug-induced coma. During that time, she experienced what she later learned was a Distressing Near-Death Experience (DNDE) — a terrifying journey through darkness and despair that eventually transitioned into an indescribable experience of Heaven’s bliss and unconditional love.
Her story is not just about survival; it’s about awakening.
Top 3 Takeaways
- Hell Is Not Forever — It’s a Mirror: Distressing near-death experiences are often self-created reflections of fear, guilt, or beliefs carried from life — and healing them begins with love and self-forgiveness.
- The Power of “Be Loving and Kind”: Kathy’s simple mantra became her guiding light through darkness. Choosing love and kindness — even in pain — can transform every experience.
- Purpose in the Pain: Every struggle carries meaning. The pain you’ve endured may be the very gift that allows you to help others heal.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Kathy’s near-death experience and story
02:15 – The illness that led to lung failure
05:00 – Entering “The Void” and facing a self-created hell
08:20 – The turning point: remembering God through “Away in a Manger”
12:00 – Transition to Heaven and the feeling of unconditional love
17:45 – Returning to Earth and struggling to integrate the experience
21:00 – The 10-year journey before finding IANDS
26:30 – Healing through community and sharing her story
30:45 – What distressing NDEs teach us about God and love
34:20 – Advice for those afraid of death or suffering alone
40:00 – Life lessons: empathy, acceptance, and divine purpose
44:10 – Creating heaven on earth by being loving and kind
48:00 – Books that guided Kathy’s healing journey
50:00 – Closing reflections and how to connect with Kathy
Connect with Kathy McDaniel
Website: www.misfitinhelltoheavenexpat.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/KathyMcDaniel
Facebook: facebook.com/KathyMcDaniel.FoxIs
X (Twitter): @MKMcDaniel3
YouTube: Watch Here
Instagram: @kathymcdaniel.foxis
Books Kathy Recommends
- Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat: Lessons from a Dark Near-Death Experience and How to Avoid Hell in the Afterlife — M.K. (Kathy) McDaniel https://a.co/d/7vaxNg5
- My Descent into Death — Howard Storm https://a.co/d/fbJAG8P
- Dancing Through the Dark — Nancy Evans Bush https://a.co/d/3Y7m1Bq
Credits
Host: Anne Vryonides
Guest: M.K. (Kathy) McDaniel
Disclaimer
The content of this episode is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, therapy, or coaching.
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