What happens when a doctor becomes the patient—facing a near-death experience that changes everything?
In this episode of Shifting Dimensions, Jummie sits down with Dr. Michael Hession, a physician whose life took an unexpected turn when he found himself fighting for survival. After developing severe pneumonia that spiraled into acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Dr. Hession was at death’s door. And in that moment, something incredible happened—he had a near-death experience.
He describes seeing a luminous figure, hearing the words, "Michael, it is not your time. You must go back. There is much to do." When he woke up, he wasn’t just battling to heal physically—he was trying to make sense of what had just happened on a much deeper level.
In this conversation, Dr. Hession opens up about what it was like to suddenly be on the other side of the hospital bed, how the experience transformed his understanding of medicine, and the role that empathy, prayer, and human connection play in healing. He also shares insights from his book, Physician Heal Thyself: Nearly Dead and the Journey Back to Health, where he explores what it truly means to recover—not just in body, but in mind and spirit.
This episode is an emotional and eye-opening look at life, death, and the mysteries in between.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🔹 What it’s like for a doctor to become a critically ill patient
🔹 The near-death experience that changed his outlook on medicine and life
🔹 The power of empathy and human connection in healing
🔹 The things science can’t fully explain
🔹 The long road to recovery—physically, mentally, and spiritually
Where to find Dr. Hession:
https://www.acknowledgeacceptadapt.com/
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