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Mar 2025
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NLP659 - A Near-Death Wake-Up Call — Fin...

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About this episode

In this raw and vulnerable solo episode, I share the scariest moment of my life—an unexpected and severe allergic reaction that sent me into full-blown anaphylactic shock while I was still driving. I blacked out, nearly died, and somehow, by what I believe were divine miracles, I’m still here to tell the story.

This episode isn’t just about what happened—it’s about what that moment taught me. I open up about the profound lessons I took from this brush with death, including the deeper perspective on life it gave me and the unshakable power of gratitude, even in the middle of chaos.

Whether you’ve faced your own life-threatening scare or just been through something heavy, my hope is that this episode gives you insight, perspective, and maybe even peace. Sometimes it takes a traumatic moment to wake us up—but we don’t have to wait until it’s life or death to start living fully.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • The terrifying details of my allergic reaction and what happened in those critical moments
  • The divine moments I believe saved my life
  • The powerful shift in perspective I experienced afterward
  • Why gratitude is essential—even (and especially) in our darkest times
  • Lessons you might take away from your own hard or traumatic experiences

If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder of how precious life really is. 

 

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Episode Timestamps

03:34 Observing and Reframing Experiences

09:01 Amoxicillin Allergic Reaction

13:17 Allergic Reaction at Dom's School

16:09 Severe Allergic Reaction Collapse

18:49 Quick Recovery and Grateful Intuition

21:51 Life's Fragility Reminder

25:17 Emotional and Physical Recovery Journey

29:21 Grateful for Supportive Friends

31:42 Surrendering to Life's Terms

36:40 Growth Through Discomfort

37:11 "Grateful Podcast Farewell"

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