This is the past lives podcast episode 245, and I'm your host, Simon Bown.

My mission here at past lives podcast is to investigate evidence that demonstrates survival of the human soul,

who look at past life memories,

near-death experiences, spirit communication and other incredible phenomena. And if you want to hear

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This week I'm talking to von Braschler about his book, Mysterious Messages from Beyond.

Von Braschler is the author of several books that explore expanding human consciousness.

He served on the faculty of the Amiga Institute for Holistic Studies in New York

and has led workshops throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.

He has appeared on national radio as well as television.

He hosted a popular podcast, Healing with Your Pet, Our Psychic, Spirit Connection, for four years

and many episodes still available online in various venues.

One of his earlier books, Confessions of a Reluctant Ghost Hunter, was a runner-up finalist

for the COVR National Book Award.

Hi, Von.

Thanks a lot for coming on the podcast.

Well, thank you for inviting me.

It was wonderful to join you, Simon.

So I wanted to talk to you about your book.

It's called Mysterious Messages from Beyond.

Could you just sort of basically say, you know, what's called Mysterious Messages from Beyond. Could you just sort of basically

say, you know, what's the book about? Well, you know, like a lot of people, I would hear

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