In this special Best of episode, host Amber Rasmussen shares eight of the most powerful and unforgettable stories from Next Realm: Beautiful Stories from Beyond.These real-life experiences include undeniable signs from loved ones who have passed, visitation dreams, spiritual encounters, and moments of connection that brought comfort, clarity, and healing. Each story offers reassurance that love doesn’t end at death—and that meaningful signs can appear when we need them most.Whether you’re discovering Next Realm for the first time or returning as a longtime listener, this episode offers a moving glimpse into the stories that define the show and what’s ahead in 2026.If you’ve experienced a sign from the other side, I’d love to hear your story.Visit NextRealmpod.com or email NextRealmpodcast@gmail.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this special &lt;em&gt;Best of&lt;/em&gt; episode, host &lt;strong&gt;Amber Rasmussen&lt;/strong&gt; shares eight of the most powerful and unforgettable stories from &lt;strong&gt;Next Realm: Beautiful Stories from Beyond&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These real-life experiences include undeniable signs from loved ones who have passed, visitation dreams, spiritual encounters, and moments of connection that brought comfort, clarity, and healing. Each story offers reassurance that love doesn’t end at death—and that meaningful signs can appear when we need them most.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re discovering &lt;strong&gt;Next Realm&lt;/strong&gt; for the first time or returning as a longtime listener, this episode offers a moving glimpse into the stories that define the show and what’s ahead in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve experienced a sign from the other side, I’d love to hear your story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;strong&gt;NextRealmpod.com&lt;/strong&gt; or email &lt;strong&gt;NextRealmpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Real Stories of Afterlife Signs & Spiritual Connections

17. Best of Next Realm: 8 Powerful Signs From the Other Side

We explore the profound world of animal visitation dreams and learn how deceased pets continue to guide and protect their soul family from the other side. This &#39;Signs in a Snap&#39; episode shares a moving personal story of hearing a dog&#39;s bark after death and the realization that our pets often serve as celestial guides at the Rainbow Bridge. Discover how these spiritual signs offer healing and proof that our bond with our animals never truly ends.Submit your story for consideration at NextRealmPodcast@gmail.com<a href="http://www.NextRealmPod.com" rel="nofollow">www.NextRealmPod.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;We explore the profound world of animal visitation dreams and learn how deceased pets continue to guide and protect their soul family from the other side. This &amp;#39;Signs in a Snap&amp;#39; episode shares a moving personal story of hearing a dog&amp;#39;s bark after death and the realization that our pets often serve as celestial guides at the Rainbow Bridge. Discover how these spiritual signs offer healing and proof that our bond with our animals never truly ends.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Submit your story for consideration at NextRealmPodcast@gmail.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.NextRealmPod.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.NextRealmPod.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A bite-sized look at the magic of pet visitations

We explore the profound world of animal visitation dreams and learn how deceased pets continue to guide and protect their soul family from the other side. This 'Signs in a Snap' episode shares a moving personal story of hearing a dog's bark after death and the realization that our pets often serve as celestial guides at the Rainbow Bridge. Discover how these spiritual signs offer healing and proof that our bond with our animals never truly ends.

16. Signs in a Snap: Animal Visitation Dreams — How Deceased Pets Guide Each Other Home

After losing her six-year-old son, Wilder, Tara Stilwell decided to ask for a highly specific sign: a red Lego in a place it didn&#39;t belong. What happened mere hours later, in a ballet studio waiting room, is an undeniable and beautiful moment of connection that went viral on TikTok and was featured in People magazine. Join us for this powerful story of a mother asking for proof and receiving a stunning, specific message from her son on the Next Realm.Keywords: Grief, Signs From Heaven, Red Lego, TikTok Viral, Specific Signs, Mother &amp; Son Connection, Loved Ones, Wilder.The book that inspired this story: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Signs-Language-Laura-Lynne-Jackson-ebook/dp/B07JL4B6WG/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U_ozgy4gVAx5HfDxX67sMd9YJnEECRLlUKpE4WHStuqbAhRGlotpW8u1PX4W6dkfu4Apr_RpP9cz9V24boCb32bA_ajNh-f_ff29Zr6vFqRb28pa7BLhJZUKXI7k1GaNYE4Hn5EyxJgzLpnBTmtqrxGhVOXKAaj0aRzaWQegSD7BSWNPdQvubUbbYPXFFqd71D-sO6HENi6MFMAxgtDKecQZqcISrjjRJ_d1lfnC-D4.GVcKP1i5ISfF4j609vHMyvV6JuvY5NSh-m7ViV0xc-E&dib_tag=se&hvadid=761814476763&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9192083&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=149799348761047539--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=149799348761047539&hvtargid=kwd-898870704611&hydadcr=25852_13733730&keywords=signs+book+by+laura+lynne+jackson&mcid=9ce3873146b9328d9cacf1c82821c607&qid=1763872460&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe</a>Do you have a sign story? Email us at NextRealmPodcast@gmail.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;After losing her six-year-old son, &lt;strong&gt;Wilder&lt;/strong&gt;, Tara Stilwell decided to ask for a highly specific sign: a &lt;strong&gt;red Lego&lt;/strong&gt; in a place it didn&amp;#39;t belong. What happened mere hours later, in a ballet studio waiting room, is an undeniable and beautiful moment of connection that went viral on TikTok and was featured in &lt;em&gt;People&lt;/em&gt; magazine. Join us for this powerful story of a mother asking for proof and receiving a stunning, specific message from her son on the Next Realm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keywords:&lt;/strong&gt; Grief, Signs From Heaven, Red Lego, TikTok Viral, Specific Signs, Mother &amp;amp; Son Connection, Loved Ones, Wilder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The book that inspired this story:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/Signs-Language-Laura-Lynne-Jackson-ebook/dp/B07JL4B6WG/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U_ozgy4gVAx5HfDxX67sMd9YJnEECRLlUKpE4WHStuqbAhRGlotpW8u1PX4W6dkfu4Apr_RpP9cz9V24boCb32bA_ajNh-f_ff29Zr6vFqRb28pa7BLhJZUKXI7k1GaNYE4Hn5EyxJgzLpnBTmtqrxGhVOXKAaj0aRzaWQegSD7BSWNPdQvubUbbYPXFFqd71D-sO6HENi6MFMAxgtDKecQZqcISrjjRJ_d1lfnC-D4.GVcKP1i5ISfF4j609vHMyvV6JuvY5NSh-m7ViV0xc-E&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=761814476763&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9192083&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=149799348761047539--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=149799348761047539&amp;hvtargid=kwd-898870704611&amp;hydadcr=25852_13733730&amp;keywords=signs+book+by+laura+lynne+jackson&amp;mcid=9ce3873146b9328d9cacf1c82821c607&amp;qid=1763872460&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow"&gt;Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you have a sign story? Email us at NextRealmPodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Sign Our Logical Brain Cannot Explain Away

After losing her six-year-old son, Wilder, Tara Stilwell decided to ask for a highly specific sign: a red Lego in a place it didn't belong. What happened mere hours later, in a ballet studio waiting room, is an undeniable and beautiful moment of connection that went viral on TikTok and was featured in People magazine. Join us for this powerful story of a mother asking for proof and receiving a stunning, specific message from her son on the Next Realm.

Keywords: Grief, Signs From Heaven, Red Lego, TikTok Viral, Specific Signs, Mother & Son Connection, Loved Ones, Wilder.

The book that inspired this story: Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe

Do you have a sign story? Email us at NextRealmPodcast@gmail.com

15. Signs in a Snap: The Red LEGO From My Son, Wilder

In this deeply moving episode of Next Realm: Beautiful Stories from Beyond, Amber welcomes Kiersten Hathcock — entrepreneur, author of Little Voices, and co-founder of the National Institute for Law and Justice (NILJ).Once celebrated for her appearance on Shark Tank, Kiersten’s life took an unexpected and extraordinary turn in her mid-30s when she began hearing the voices of children who had passed on. What began as confusion and disbelief soon unfolded into a powerful spiritual awakening — one that guided her toward using her intuitive gifts to help uncover truths behind missing and murdered children’s cases.📖 Learn more about Kiersten Hathcock and her memoir, Little Voices: <a href="https://www.kierstenhathcock.com/littlevoicesmemoir.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.kierstenhathcock.com/littlevoicesmemoir.html</a>💛 Support the National Institute for Law &amp; Justice: <a href="https://nilj.org" rel="nofollow">https://nilj.org</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this deeply moving episode of &lt;em&gt;Next Realm: Beautiful Stories from Beyond&lt;/em&gt;, Amber welcomes &lt;strong&gt;Kiersten Hathcock&lt;/strong&gt; — entrepreneur, author of &lt;em&gt;Little Voices&lt;/em&gt;, and co-founder of the &lt;strong&gt;National Institute for Law and Justice (NILJ)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once celebrated for her appearance on &lt;strong&gt;Shark Tank&lt;/strong&gt;, Kiersten’s life took an unexpected and extraordinary turn in her mid-30s when she began hearing the voices of children who had passed on. What began as confusion and disbelief soon unfolded into a powerful spiritual awakening — one that guided her toward using her intuitive gifts to help uncover truths behind missing and murdered children’s cases.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📖 &lt;strong&gt;Learn more about Kiersten Hathcock and her memoir, &lt;em&gt;Little Voices&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.kierstenhathcock.com/littlevoicesmemoir.html" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://www.kierstenhathcock.com/littlevoicesmemoir.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💛 &lt;strong&gt;Support the National Institute for Law &amp;amp; Justice:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://nilj.org" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://nilj.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

14. When Spirit Calls: Kiersten Hathcock’s Path From Shark Tank to Solving Crimes

In this episode, we’re joined by <a href="https://www.fernronay.com/" rel="nofollow">Fern Ronay</a>, author and host of the podcast Signs From the Other Side. Fern shares her journey of discovering meaningful signs and messages from loved ones who have passed, which inspired her books and podcast.We dive into:<ul><li>How spiritual awakenings opened her mind to the idea of connecting with loved ones beyond the physical world.</li><li>Balancing Catholic faith with spiritual beliefs, and how love and acceptance are the foundation of Fern’s spirituality.</li><li>A touching story about her late cat Magoo, and how a chubby bear card (and a well-timed cashier comment) confirmed a sign from beyond.</li><li>The many unique ways signs have appeared to Fern and her loved ones over the years.</li><li>How sharing these stories through her podcast and writing helps normalize the idea that we’re not alone, and that our loved ones continue to send us messages.</li></ul> Where to Find Fern🌟 Podcast: Signs From the Other Side (coming back July!)🌟 Website: <a href="http://fernronay.com" rel="nofollow">fernronay.com</a>🌟 Books: Available through her websiteListen in for an episode full of hope, inspiration, and the gentle nudge that maybe—just maybe—the signs you’re seeing are truly meant for you. Have a Story to Share on Next Realm? Please write to us at NextRealmPodcast@Gmail.com<a href="https://www.nextrealmpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.NextRealmPod.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re joined by &lt;a href="https://www.fernronay.com/" rel="nofollow"&gt;Fern Ronay&lt;/a&gt;, author and host of the podcast &lt;em&gt;Signs From the Other Side&lt;/em&gt;. Fern shares her journey of discovering meaningful signs and messages from loved ones who have passed, which inspired her books and podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How spiritual awakenings opened her mind to the idea of connecting with loved ones beyond the physical world.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing Catholic faith with spiritual beliefs, and how love and acceptance are the foundation of Fern’s spirituality.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A touching story about her late cat Magoo, and how a chubby bear card (and a well-timed cashier comment) confirmed a sign from beyond.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The many unique ways signs have appeared to Fern and her loved ones over the years.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How sharing these stories through her podcast and writing helps normalize the idea that we’re not alone, and that our loved ones continue to send us messages.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where to Find Fern&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌟 Podcast: &lt;em&gt;Signs From the Other Side&lt;/em&gt; (coming back July!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌟 Website: &lt;a href="http://fernronay.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;fernronay.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌟 Books: Available through her website&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen in for an episode full of hope, inspiration, and the gentle nudge that maybe—just maybe—the signs you’re seeing are truly meant for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a Story to Share on Next Realm? Please write to us at NextRealmPodcast@Gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nextrealmpod.com/" rel="nofollow"&gt;www.NextRealmPod.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How spiritual awakenings opened Fern's mind to the idea of connecting with loved ones beyond the physical world.

13. Pennies Everywhere — Was It a Sign From the Other Side?

What if the people we love never truly leave us? Next Realm: Beautiful Stories from Beyond is a grief-informed storytelling podcast featuring real people who have experienced signs, dreams, and visitations after the death of a loved one. These are intimate, personal stories of connection — moments that offered comfort, healing, and reassurance during loss. Each episode explores experiences such as hearing from loved ones through dreams, signs and synchronicities after death, messages from parents, partners, children, and pets, and navigating grief, guilt, and unresolved relationships. Hosted with compassion and curiosity, Next Realm creates space for listeners who are grieving, spiritually curious, or simply wondering if love continues beyond this life. You don’t have to believe — just listen. If you’ve ever asked, “Was that a sign?” — this podcast is for you.

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