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Near-death experiencer, therapist, and bestselling author Jacob Cooper returns to the Ask Julie Ryan show for a powerful conversation about healing, transformation, and the wisdom hidden inside life's greatest challenges.

Drawing from his own near-death experience and years of helping others navigate grief, trauma, and personal growth, Jacob shares profound insights into suffering, resilience, soul evolution, and spiritual awakening. Together, Julie and Jacob explore why healing isn't about fixing what's wrong with us, but about discovering the gifts, lessons, and opportunities for growth that emerge through life's most difficult experiences.

The conversation dives into near-death experiences, communication with spirit, consciousness, self-compassion, Jacob's Ladder, and the deeper purpose behind our human journey. Whether you're navigating loss, searching for meaning, or curious about life beyond this physical reality, this episode offers hope, inspiration, and a powerful new perspective on healing.

Guest Biography:

Jacob L. Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker, certified hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, past-life regression specialist, and bestselling author of Life After Breath and The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder. Inspired by his own near-death experience and extensive work with past-life memories, Jacob helps people navigate grief, spiritual awakening, and personal transformation through a blend of clinical expertise, mindfulness, and consciousness studies. He is the host of The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder podcast and a sought-after speaker who has been featured by organizations including the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS), the Forever Family Foundation, and major media outlets, sharing insights on life after death, healing, and the deeper purpose of our human journey.

Episode Chapters:

(0:00:00) - Introduction and What If Nothing Is Broken

(0:07:00) - Suffering vs Pain: Is Suffering Optional

(0:12:00) - Wounds as Doorways to Consciousness

(0:24:00) - Near-Death Experiences and Spiritual Awakening Without Dying

(0:39:00) - The Journey of Eternal Becoming

(0:54:00) - Embracing Change Through Self-Love Not Fixing

(0:66:00) - Near-Death Experience and Understanding Suffering as Purpose

(0:84:00) - Communicating With Spirit: Tuning Into the Right Channel

(0:95:00) - Jacob's Ladder: Biblical Wisdom for Modern Times

(0:113:00) - Finding Unity in a Divided World

(0:133:00) - Why We Incarnate and Closing Thoughts

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