FMP 040 • Review of Netflix Series, “Surviving Death” – Spirituality in Psychology

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“There were moments of credibility…but…”

Discussion on, “Surviving Death”

We get together to discuss the recent release, “Surviving Death” on Netflix. The show caused significant reaction for both of us, and sparked conversation about our own beliefs about the after-life and spirituality.

In our review, we weight both the believable aspects of the series, and the places where the show fell apart. Both physician interviews found in the first and fifth episodes added credibility. All three episode dealing with mediums had many cringy moments.

We start a conversation on spirituality in psychology. It is clear that conversations on what happens to us after death, and addressing the unexplainable sense that we are all connected, is important for wellbeing and psychological healing.

Episode Outline

Welcome to 040 – Surviving Death: Spirituality in Behavioural Medicine

1. What We Do:
   • Behavioural Medicine and Health Psychology
2. Today:
   • Watched Netflix series, “Surviving Death“. We review credible points and places the series fell apart.

“Surviving Death” Review

1. Overview
   • Six part series with the following content:
     • Near-Death Experiences
     • Mediums Part 1
     • Mediums Part 2
     • Signs from the Dead
     • Seeing Dead People
     • Reincarnation
2. Our Personal Reactions
3. Believable Parts of Show
   • In the first show on near-death experiences, the physician from Jackson Hole Wyoming (Kayaker).
     • Comforted by beings upon her near-death experience.
     • “I don’t believe we know everything.”
     • Death goes beyond brain death.
   • In the fifth show, physician, Christopher Kerr MD, PHD, Buffalo NY – Hospice Buffalo.
     • Conducting research on individual experiences of hospice patience who describe visits from loved ones prior to their death.
4. Ridiculous Parts of Show
   • Part two, three and four, all parts having to do with mediums.
     • Physical Mediumship – Medium Training Retreat run by Nicole De Haas from Holland.
       • “Tommy” and “Fida”
       • She describes what can be found on Facebook.
       • Use of music for, “vibrations”.
       • Ectoplasm
     • Reincarnation
       • The most disturbing – two children who clearly had memories created by over eager parents.
5. What is our own take on spirituality and what role does it play in our mental and emotional wellbeing and health?