Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Episode: FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Woman DIES, SHOWN the Hidden REALMS & Her LIFE BETWEEN LIVES! (NDE) with Mariko Frederick
Date: September 5, 2025
Host: Alex Ferrari
Guest: Mariko Frederick

Overview

In this profound and deeply personal episode, host Alex Ferrari interviews Mariko Frederick, a near-death experiencer and spiritual healer who recalls not only her own NDE (Near-Death Experience) but her “life between lives” memories as well. Mariko recounts her journey through death, the lessons she learned in the hidden realms, and the extraordinary wisdom she brought back to everyday life. The conversation explores spirituality, soul purpose, the afterlife, multidimensional existence, spiritual awakening, and how to bring higher consciousness into our present incarnations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Mariko’s Life Before Her NDE

(03:57 - 05:02)

• Mariko describes her life before the NDE as successful and content: a thriving Chinese medicine practice, active lifestyle, newly married, everything “good.”
• Not raised strictly religious; her background was a blend of Shinto, Buddhist, Catholic, and Christian influences, but with no strong religious upbringing.

Memorable Quote:
“I feel like I had reached the pinnacle of what we were supposed to have in life. And then I died.”
— Mariko Frederick, (03:57)

The Near-Death Experience: How It Happened

(05:31 - 07:32)

• Mariko’s NDE was triggered by a procedure from a supposed alternative medicine professional who turned out to be unlicensed, resulting in physical injury.
• Symptoms worsened over a day until she experienced a powerful, inexplicable physical sensation: “life force just drained out of my body.”

Memorable Quote:
“It was like all of the life force just drained out of my body. And that’s when I had the experience.”
— Mariko Frederick, (07:21)

Crossing the Threshold

(07:37 - 10:25)

• Mariko felt a crushing weight on her chest, but upon letting go, it transitioned not into fear or sadness but into a sensation of ultimate relief.
• Describes seeing a “light like a thousand suns,” experiencing immense peace and a sense that breathing was “overrated.”
• She observed her husband from outside her body, said goodbye, and prepared for the next stage.

The Life Review

(10:25 - 17:17)

• “Stepping behind the veil,” Mariko experienced her life review—not as a passive observer but feeling the impact of her actions from her own perspective, from others’ perspectives, and from a loving, impartial universal consciousness.
• Even childhood choices had emotional significance: her first hurtful act in childhood was deeply examined, not judged but wholly understood.

Memorable Quote:
“I realized just because you’re little doesn’t mean you don’t know what you’re doing… Just because I was little didn’t mean I wasn’t accountable for my actions.”
— Mariko Frederick, (11:09)

• The review prioritized pivotal, soul-aligned vs. ego-aligned moments, emphasizing growth over punishment.

Notable moment:
“There was no duality to love, so there couldn’t be judgment.”
— Mariko Frederick, (17:17)

Beyond the Review: The Hidden Realms

(18:28 - 23:25)

• Guided by a benevolent, formless being, Mariko was shown "a part of you that gets attached" leaving through a tunnel of light.
• Met four immensely loving beings—no physical forms, just pure consciousness and love.
• Realizes her truest identity: “I was never Mariko…I am love, I am joy, I am bliss.”
• The experience felt timeless (“800 years”), until she heard: “It’s not your time, you have to go back and help people.”
• Resisted returning, but was told everyone has a time, and her task wasn’t complete.

Memorable Quote:
“Everything I was just kind of melted away. And I realized and felt that we are all one.” — Mariko Frederick, (21:09)

Returning to Life

(23:25 - 28:20)

• Re-entry was painful and disorienting; she immediately received guidance not to use Western medicine, which felt counterintuitive.
• Struggled with identity and integrating her experience for years; little external support existed at the time.

Coming Out With Her Story

(28:20 - 32:44)

• Mariko shared her NDE with close friends and family (not all receptive), and found one sympathetic doctor with his own NDE.
• Trauma, chronic illness, and lack of community made integration slow.
• Only started sharing publicly 15-20 years later via podcasts, facing disbelief and online trolling.

Gifts & Abilities After the NDE

(32:44 - 34:48)

• Intuition greatly amplified.
• Retained memories of the “life between lives”: conscious, unbroken awareness through death, the astral realm, and the causal realm.
• Can recall both her own and others’ past and between-life states.

Life Between Lives: The Hidden Realms Explored

(34:32 - 44:55)

• Vivid description of past death: “I remember the whole process of dying.”
• Regret from not following one’s soul assignment is significant.
• Explains transition stages: staying near loved ones in a nonphysical state, entering the astral realm (a world of light, “like a planet”), healing, and spiritual community.
• All are greeted by relatives from multiple incarnations, not just this life.

Unique Insights:

• Interactions with both positive and adversarial souls—no animosity, but mutual understanding and respect.
• Earth described as a “C average planet” in terms of consciousness, critical for growth.

The Purpose of Incarnation & Earth

(44:55 - 53:54)

• Earth is a unique place for the soul’s growth and working out karmic bonds.
• Higher realm (more conscious) and lower realm (more egoic) beings all incarnate here.
• Urges higher realm souls to “stop playing small” and fulfill their purpose, rather than hesitating due to imposter syndrome or fear.

Memorable Quote:
“It is time for the higher realm beings to wake up and level up and start living the assignment on their soul… Get off the sidelines and start elevating humanity.”
— Mariko Frederick, (52:31, 69:44)

Remembering Past Lives and In-Between-Lives

(53:54 - 60:22)

• Mariko recalls other incarnations (human and animal), lessons in greed, unconditional love, and devotion.
• The essence of self remains consistent across all incarnations.
• Early in life, thought others shared these memories; gradually recognized her experience as unique.

Integrating the Experience

(60:22 - 65:57)

• Only realized the depth of her memory was uncommon around age 19; tried to “be normal” and keep silent.
• Found processing easier once she accepted her unique perspective as valid and valuable.

Advice on Soul Purpose & Assignment

(65:57 - 68:13)

• Stop overcomplicating your soul purpose: focus on “being,” not “doing.”
• The mission is simply self-realization and enlightenment: “To realize and remember who you are as the soul… That’s all we’re here to do.”
• Whatever action flows naturally from your soul-identity is your true assignment.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On soul lessons:
  “The only thing you’re here to do is not a doing, it’s a being. The only thing that we’re here for is enlightenment.”
  — Mariko Frederick, (66:13)

• On God and Love:
  “Oneness consciousness… It’s our true identity, you know, it’s the ultimate reality with no opposite.”
  — Mariko Frederick, (68:55, 69:06)

• On Universal Purpose:
  “The ultimate purpose of life? To remember who you are.”
  — Mariko Frederick, (69:18)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Life Before NDE: 03:57 – 05:02
• Trigger & Onset of NDE: 05:31 – 07:32
• Leaving the Body & Initial Experience: 07:37 – 10:25
• Life Review: 10:25 – 17:17
• Meeting Beings in Hidden Realms: 18:28 – 23:25
• Return & Aftereffects: 23:25 – 28:20
• Integrating and Sharing the Experience: 28:20 – 32:44
• Abilities After NDE: 32:44 – 34:48
• Life Between Lives Illustrated: 34:32 – 44:55
• Purpose of Earth & Soul Assignments: 44:55 – 53:54
• Remembering Past Lives & Early Realizations: 53:54 – 60:22
• Advice on Soul Purpose: 65:57 – 68:13

Final Reflections & Call to Action

Mariko concludes with an urgent, empowering invitation:

“Get to work. I think a lot of people listening are higher realm beings. You’ve been incarnating on the higher realm. You know who you are. Quit playing small. Get off the sidelines and start elevating humanity. Do what you know your soul is being called to do.”
— Mariko Frederick, (69:44)

She emphasizes the critical time we’re living through—encouraging listeners to remember their divinity, take action aligned with their soul, and participate fully in humanity’s spiritual evolution.

To connect with Mariko Frederick:

• Website: solpriority.com
• Social Media: @marikofrederick (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)

Host: Alex Ferrari – Next Level Soul Podcast

This summary captures the entire depth and spirit of the conversation and provides a detailed roadmap to Mariko Frederick’s extraordinary spiritual journey, offering both comfort and a challenge to all seekers of the soul.