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Nov 2023
19m 3s

What Happens When You Die

Teal Swan
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In this episode, Teal Swan talks about death, one of the most taboo and misunderstood topics in our society. She explains how death is not an endedness, but a drastic change in perspective and form that allows for expansion and enhancement of consciousness. She also shares how facing death and living with our mortality in mind can help us live a more rich, meaningful, and authentic life.

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