Death And Near Death Experiences | with Mortician Victor M. Sweeney + Dr. Tony Cicoria

In this episode of "Death And," mortician and funeral director Victor M. Sweeney sits down with Dr. Tony Cicoria, an orthopedic surgeon who shares his remarkable near death experience after being struck by lightning. The conversation centers on Tony’s experience of dying, and what it means to come back, fundamentally changed…touching on the spiritual, medical, and personal impact of such an event. Dr. Cicoria recounts leaving his body, observing his own resuscitation, and experiencing a profound sense of peace and love, which then led to an unexpected affinity for classical music, a new skill he didn’t have prior, and a transformation in how he relates to others through his medical practice. Together, they explore the deeper questions of spirituality, the nature of consciousness, and how moments at the edge of life can inspire lasting change. LINKS https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/20...   / victor.m.sweeney     / victormsweeney   http://x.com/victormsweeney --- 📪 Send me a question: http://DeathAndPodcast.com ✅ Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/bddv5k5f ✅ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HTuuCM ✅ Spotify: https://sptfy.in/deathand 📕 Order my book: https://tinyurl.com/ymfaa5d4 --- 00:00 Victor M. Sweeney introduces the topic of near death experiences 02:03 Does working with the deceased influence your enjoyment of horror films? 03:26 Is scattering cremated remains at sea considered a green burial option? 05:25 Dr. Tony Cicoria joins and shares background leading up to the lightning strike 08:18 Tony Cicoria recounts getting struck and his out-of-body near death experience 11:03 Tony realizes he is dead and observes attempts at resuscitation 13:22 Verifying memories from outside his body 14:19 Discussion on spiritual beliefs before and after the experience 15:02 Tony reflects on consciousness after death 17:22 Victor M. Sweeney relates observations from funeral work 18:43 Tony describes the “river of energy” and seeing his life as a collage 20:18 Tony is suddenly returned to his body and is upset 22:11 Tony yearns for the blissful afterlife he experienced 23:25 Immediate aftermath of the resuscitation 24:16 Tony discusses keeping the experience private 25:41 Lingering cognitive effects and later recovery 26:48 Tony considers the improbability and meaning behind his survival 27:23 How the experience changed his approach to medicine and serving others 29:21 Victor M. Sweeney relates funeral service to human connection 30:35 Family and colleagues notice changes in Tony 31:30 Tony develops an intense passion for classical piano and music 33:21 Coincidences deepen—sudden appearance of a piano, urge to compose 36:08 The “dream concert” and composing music from his visions 38:54 Music becomes insistent—Tony learns to play and compose 39:36 Victor M. Sweeney asks if Tony is grateful for what happened 40:03 Tony finds fulfillment and begins helping dying patients 41:06 Tony plans a book, volunteering in hospice, and finds new purpose 43:10 Tony's musical ability surpasses expectations 44:16 Victor reflects on the continuous growth after life-altering events 48:33 Victor closes with personal reflections on near death and meaning #deathandpodcast #mortician #funeraldirector #morbidcuriosity #neardeathexperience #neardeath #neardeathexperiences