DEAD Talks

Elton Anderson Jr. shares the terrifying story of nearly dying from malaria while traveling alone in Brazil — and the profound near-death experience that changed his understanding of life, death, spirituality, and love forever.

During the experience, Elton describes encountering spiritual beings, feeling complete oneness, and losing all fear of death. He also opens up about survival, consciousness, identity, travel, intuition, and the aftermath of returning to everyday life after experiencing what felt like the other side.

A powerful conversation about mortality, healing, spirituality, and what may exist beyond this life.

📖 David Ferrugio’s first book You’re Not Dead Yet releases September 8th, 2026.
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 “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

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Mark Normand joins DEAD Talks for one of his most honest and unexpected conversations yet.

Known for his rapid-fire comedy and dark humor, Mark opens up about fatherhood, mortality, religion, emotional suppression, addiction, grief, cancel culture, and why comedy may actually be a coping mechanism.

This episode explores the psychology behind humor, fear of death, masculinity, existential anxiety, and what really matters when the “static” of life gets stripped away.

My first book “You’re Not Dead Yet”: https://www.deadtalks.net/book

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 “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

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10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

Connect with DEAD TalksYouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | www.deadtalks.net: https://www.deadtalks.net/book

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 “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

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10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

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Stanford-trained psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti joins Dead Talks to explain why most people aren't actually living — they're just surviving, driven by unhealed trauma they can't see. We unpack how trauma rewires your brain, accelerates aging in your body, hijacks your memory, and creates the reflex of guilt and shame that keeps you stuck.

Check out Dr. Paul Conti's Book: "What's Going Right"

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 “Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club” – Wear your story, honor your people.

Exclusive Discounts

10% off Neurogum – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy.

About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.

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What happens after we die?

After studying over 1,500 near-death experiences, today’s guest, John Burke, shares the patterns, real stories, and evidence that continue to challenge what we think we know about death—and what may come after.

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Rainn Wilson on Death, Grief & What Comes After (#259)

Rainn Wilson opens up about the loss of his father, the reality of grief, and what he believes happens after death.

This conversation explores the emotional complexity of loss, the role of forgiveness, and how confronting mortality can completely reshape how we live.

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About DEAD Talks:

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes conversations around death. Each episode features raw, honest stories of grief, loss, and the deeper meaning behind it—helping make the hardest topic in life easier to talk about.

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