Episode Overview

Podcast: Dumb Blonde
Episode: Ask, Tell, Confess: Do Our Loved Ones Really Send Signs From The Afterlife?
Release Date: October 24, 2025
Host: Bunnie XO (with co-hosts/guests Vanessa, Jaime/Jaime/“High May”, and Olivia)

In this heartfelt and candid episode, Bunnie XO and her co-hosts explore whether loved ones really send signs from the afterlife. The group dives deep into personal stories and listener submissions about spiritual signs, dreams, and angelic encounters, tying them back to belief, comfort, and the ongoing connection we feel with those who have passed on. Through laughter, emotion, and a few side tangents, the episode balances spooky season stories with reflections on hope, grief, and the mysterious ways the afterlife might reach out to us.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Whistle, Sensory Talk, and Mukbang Trends

[03:23-05:24]

• The episode sidetracks into sensory irritations: whistling annoys Vanessa, while mukbang trends such as "the deep breath before a bite" are divisive among the hosts.
  • Memorable Moment: “There’s some people... love chewing. Let’s talk about this really quick...” – Vanessa [03:59]
• The segment is full of playful banter, setting a laid-back tone.

2. Belief in the Afterlife

[06:31-07:51]

• Discussion of personal and listener beliefs about life after death.
• Vanessa expresses that it's "sad" to believe in nothing after death and stresses the need for hope and belief in a higher power.
  • Quote: "When you die, it's just over. That scares me because I'm like, God, that’s so sad." – Vanessa [07:37]
  • Quote: "There has to be a higher power, because how did we get here?" – Vanessa [07:58]
• Jaime brings up a friend's scientific perspective ("your neurons just stop firing"), but the group agrees it feels intuitively wrong.

3. Listener Stories: Signs From the Afterlife

Brandy Reynolds: Dream Visit from Great Grandmother

[11:34-12:38]

• Vanessa reads Brandy’s story: during pregnancy, Brandy is visited in a vivid dream by her late great-grandmother, who provides comfort and predicts her baby’s gender.
  • Quote: “She said, ‘Don’t worry baby, I will always be watching over you and your little girl.’” – Brandy (read by Vanessa) [12:10]
  • Brandy feels the ongoing presence ("Anytime I have had bad stuff happen, I can feel her hand on my head, stroking my hair.")

Ancestors and Land Connections

[12:49-14:44]

• The team discusses ancestral connections, property with family graves, and the idea of being drawn to places due to past life connections.
• Jaime shares that his great-great-grandfather is buried nearby, sparking a discussion about reclaiming heritage and land (“land sisters”).

Olivia: Kayaking Cap and A Father’s Favorite Team

[17:33-18:33]

• Olivia reads a listener story: after her dad's death, a woman receives a New Orleans Saints cap (her dad’s team) from her boyfriend, found inexplicably floating in the ocean. Watching the Saints on TV, she feels her father’s presence.
  • Quote: “That was my dad’s favorite sports team... I cried happy tears.” – Listener (read by Olivia) [18:19]

Vanessa’s Signs from Her Own Mother

[18:46-21:49]

• Vanessa shares emotional personal experiences:
  • After her mom’s passing, she finds comfort in coincidental plays of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” and the appearance of colored lights.
  • Quote: “All of a sudden, ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’ starts playing on the Alexa... the lights are going, and I’m just sitting there, like… all I could do is just kind of like start laughing because I was just like, okay, mom, like, I love you too.” – Vanessa [19:13]
• Vanessa also describes psychics affirming her mother’s strong afterlife presence.

Listener Story: Butterflies After a Mother’s Passing

[22:37-23:55]

• Jaime reads a message from a young listener who sees butterflies after her mother dies, connecting the butterfly symbol to her mom’s tattoo and presence.
  • Quote: “Every time I go out butterflies, I always see butterflies. I do believe butterflies are... Oh, for sure.” – Listener [23:31]

Reincarnation & Burial Practices

[24:08-25:19]

• The group debates reincarnation and whether the form of burial (earth burial vs cremation) affects energy and the possibility of spiritual signs.

Morning Doves, Cardinals, and Animal Significance

[25:42-27:15 & 38:28-39:50]

• Jaime explains the origin of the “mourning dove” name (it’s about mourning, not the morning).
  • Quote: “It’s like, and what’s crazy in the history of it, multiple, like, Native Americans and other… people all named it the same thing.” – Jaime [26:18]
• Several stories mention red cardinals and butterflies as spirit messengers, a view shared by multiple hosts.

Tracy & the Security Cam Angel

[27:30-28:22]

• Tracy’s story: after her aunt passes, security cameras in her workplace begin acting up, and she catches an image of a white, angel-winged figure behind her.
  • Quote: “A huge white figure with angel wings appeared behind me. It was absolutely beautiful.” – Tracy (read by Vanessa) [28:07]

Haley: The Daisy That Would Not Die

[37:14-38:03]

• A listener finds a single, mysterious daisy (her grandmother’s favorite flower) returns after being trampled—interpreted as a sign from her late grandma.
  • Quote: “About a month later, one single Daisy popped up in the yard... The next day it was back. Like it was never gone.” – Haley (read by Olivia) [37:53]

4. Angelic Beings: Comfort & Fear

[28:24-31:03]

• The group goes into the biblical and historical depiction of angels—contrasting pop culture’s sweet cherubs with awe-inspiring, even terrifying “biblically accurate” angel lore.
  • Quote: “Real angels are not like the beautiful, like, white winged gorgeous thing. Like, they’re freaking scary.” – Vanessa [28:41]
• Vanessa recounts her own terrifying yet protective vision of an angel during a domestic violence incident.

5. The Bible, Religion, and Spiritual Evolution

[31:06-35:15]

• Engaging discussion about the Bible’s history, missing chapters (Mary Magdalene), and the human (and flawed) element in religious institutions.
• They touch on religious hypocrisy, like wealthy pastors and manipulated donation requests.
• Quote: “Your entire life is summed up by a hyphen. Yeah. Birthday and then death day. Your entire life is literally just…” – Olivia [35:45]

6. Closing Thoughts: Love Over Materialism

[35:14-36:07]

• Vanessa contemplates the futility of material wealth and the true purpose of life—love and compassion.
  • Quote: “When you go, when you’re born, you’re by yourself, and when you die, you’re by yourself... your entire job on earth is to not acquire material things... but... to love people.” – Vanessa [35:14]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I love when ancestors are, like, part of children’s lives. I think that is so sweet to me.” – Jaime [12:46]
• “She [Vanessa’s mom] had to make sure I knew that she was hiding behind somebody.” – Vanessa [21:36]
• “I love the birds that nobody loves... I love the crows. I love the vultures.” – Vanessa [39:15]
• “I would have beat that little kid... for stepping on that flower. Little jerk.” – Vanessa (joking) [38:17]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [06:31] – Shift into episode’s main theme (“why do you believe there’s an afterlife?”)
• [11:34] – First listener story: dream of a great-grandmother
• [17:33] – Cap from the afterlife and father’s signs
• [18:46] – Vanessa’s story of personal signs from her mother
• [22:37] – Butterfly story as a spiritual message
• [24:08] – Discussion on reincarnation and burial
• [27:30] – Visual angelic encounter through a security camera
• [28:24] – Real vs. “Hollywood” angels & Vanessa’s experience
• [31:06] – The Bible, religion, and removed chapters
• [35:14] – Reflection on the meaning of life and love
• [37:14] – The Daisy—another sign from the afterlife
• [38:28] – Red cardinals and birds as spirit messengers

Episode Tone & Takeaway

The hosts blend humor, raw honesty, and sensitivity while exploring signs from the afterlife. Listener stories offer comfort for anyone searching for meaning after loss, and the team’s reflections provide both laughter and food for thought. The episode’s message: signs from loved ones—be it through dreams, objects, or animals—offer hope and connection, emphasizing the importance of love, belief, and open-mindedness when it comes to life after death.

Final Thought:
“Your entire job on earth is... to love people and to be love and to show people love even when they do you wrong.” – Vanessa [35:15]