A Voice Told Me I Would Die | Heather Vandermeyden’s Near-Death Experiences

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At just 20 years old, Heather Vandermeden heard a voice tell her something no one could ever prepare for: “You’re going to die.” Shortly after, Heather’s health collapsed, leading to a 3-month stay in the ICU where she dropped to 79 pounds and endured unimaginable suffering. What followed was not one near-death experience — but dozens.
In this conversation, Heather shares the entire journey of what happened after that prophetic voice…and what she witnessed in the realms beyond this world.

Heather describes:
✨ Leaving her body again and again
✨ Being surrounded by profound peace, love, and angelic guides
✨ Encounters with God
✨ The “healing waters” and the “building of knowledge”
✨ Life reviews, lessons, and the interconnectedness of all souls
✨ Watching nurses fight to save her as she floated above
✨ Being told repeatedly: “It’s not your time.”

What makes Heather’s story even more extraordinary is what happened after she returned —
her long road to healing, relearning how to walk and talk, her transformation as a mother through adoption, and her shift into a life guided by compassion, community, and spiritual awareness.

Heather’s voice carries the wisdom of someone who has lived many lifetimes inside a single one. Her story is a reminder that death is not the end, love is universal, and the healing we seek is always guiding us home.

If you’re drawn to near-death experience stories, spiritual awakening, or what happens after you die, Heather’s journey is one you won’t forget.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Near-Death Experiences
01:46 Heather’s Journey Before NDEs
05:53 The First Near-Death Experience
11:44 Experiencing Love and Peace Beyond Pain
17:51 Encounters with Family and Spiritual Guides
23:44 The Role of Prayer and Faith in Healing
29:34 Understanding Life, Death, and Time
35:27 The Impact of NDEs on Life Choices
41:44 Conclusion and Reflections on the Journey
45:32 The Struggle of Returning
49:42 Healing and Transformation
54:04 The Blessing and the Infection
56:30 Fostering New Beginnings
01:00:32 Reflections on Life and Death
01:05:19 Understanding the Other Side
01:09:29 The Power of Sharing Stories
01:12:46 The Gift of Near-Death Experiences
01:14:08 Sharing the Message of Love
01:16:18 Finding Belonging and Community
01:18:34 Moments of Connection and Love
01:22:16 Gratitude and the Power of Service
01:26:06 Embracing the Journey and Sharing Stories
01:30:12 The Universal Truth of Love

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