Near Death

Sometimes, when the heat becomes unbearable and you’d do anything to make the scorching summer end you start to lose your mind. And sometimes, when you’re desperate enough for relief, you might unleash something far worse than the heat itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi ...  Show more

You never really know the person standing beside you. The voice you hear every day, the face you recognize, the neighbor you wave to… any of them could be hiding something terrible you never imagined. Because sometimes the most terrifying secrets aren’t buried in the dark… they’r ...  Show more

Have you ever had a dangerous close call? This week, I’ll be sharing true stories of real people who had brushes with the other side, and lived to tell about it.First, I tell the tale of a kid who kept getting mysteriously lured out of bed. Then, I share the story of a woman’s cl ...  Show more

Have you ever had a close brush with death? It seems that a lot of you have! This week, Rhett and Link listen to your voicemails talking about your near-death experiences. Some close calls include falling off of waterfalls, choking in the most American way possible, go-kart catas ...  Show more

This episode contains stories about the loss of pets and family.Have you been present for the moment when someone transitioned from life to death? What did it look or feel like? Today's episode is about the many ways the moment of death appears to us, whether peaceful or horrifyi ...  Show more

Original Air Date: October 22, 1986 In this compelling episode, Oprah explores the mystery of near-death experiences. Guests who were pronounced clinically dead or endured severe trauma share astonishing stories of what they saw and felt after their hearts stopped. From floati ...