New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove May 12, 2026 Jacob Cooper, LCSW, holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and specializes in Regression Therapy. He is author of Life After Breath: How a Brush with Fatality Gave Me a Glimpse of Immortality and The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder. He is host The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder podcast. Jacob synthesizes his mental health background and his spiritual experiences to assist others in their own transformations. His website is jacoblcooper.com. Jacob describes his profound near-death experience at age three, while on a playground, where he was given a choice of returning to his life. He offers that the spiritual realm is close by and that we are here to create heaven on earth. By living in contrast on earth, we can develop the power of love, service to others, and trust in infinite life. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:32 Jacob’s near-death experience (NDE) 00:12:27 Spiritual and angelic realm 00:19:16 Jacob’s life review and previous incarnations 00:32:06 Shining in the darkness 00:37:43 Purpose for being on earth 00:49:40 Features of NDEs 00:53:47 Post-traumatic spiritual growth 01:00:48 Integration of NDEs and mental well-being 01:08:56 Conclusion New Thinking Allowed CoHost, Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist, intuitive healer and coach, and spiritual guide based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Emmy is the founder of the Intuitive Connections and Holistic OT communities. She is the author of Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance With Relationships, Health, and Spirituality. Her website is https://emmyvadnais.com (Recorded on March 9, 2026)