Signs From The Other Side with Fern Ronay

ORIGINALLY AIRED on FACEBOOK LIVE on 9/24/22.  Laura Chapman is an award-winning and best-selling author of over 100 works of fiction, under both the name Laura Chapman and Kate Tilney. She is a lover of Jane Austen, cats and baking shows, and her Instagram stories always make Fern laugh! Listen to Laura tell the story of how her two boy cats found their way to her (#NoCoincidence), the dream visit and signs from her Aunt Brenda, and more incredible stories that you will also be certain were #signsfromtheotherside and #dreamvisits.  To learn more about Laura, follow her on Instagram at @the.laura.chapman and on Amazon here under Laura Chapman https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Chapman/e/B00GSD6HBE%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share - and here under Kate Tilney - https://www.amazon.com/Kate-Tilney/e/B083H3K9WX/ Please note, early in this episode, there were some minor technical difficulties but like heroines out of any Jane Austen novel, Laura and Fern persevered and the rest of the episode was seamless and triumphant!  ~~~  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share. 

This episode I am so grateful to Susan Cramer Kinney for sharing her brother Chris with us. He loved Jimmy Buffet, traveling and having a good time! Susan shares stories of how the number 22 became Chris's sign for her, certain weather incidents that were characteristically Chris, as well as other incredible signs and dream visits including one where Chris couldn't wait to share some big news. To donate to St. Jude's in Chris's name, visit - https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share. To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

This episode, I am so grateful to Caryn Wiley for sharing her stories of signs from her dad Mark Rasweiler. Mark was a vice president at Marsh & McLennan on September 11, 2001.  Hear how Caryn experienced an incredible sign while sitting in his car and hear about the dream visit she had with him while pregnant with her son.  Hear too about the legacy he left just by being the kind of person who truly listens. I reached out to Caryn after reading Bonnie McEneaney's book Messages: Signs, Visits, and Premonitions from Loved Ones Lost on 9/11, which can be found here.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Francesca DeVito's dad, Police Lieutenant Robert Cirri, was with the Port Authority Police Department on September 11, 2001. Francesca has received countless signs from him over the years, especially in the form of numbers. He has also come through in ways that show his personality, including through electricity. Tuesday's Children is a charity Francesca endorses, not only for the work they have done for children like her of 9/11 families but also for the work they continue to do in providing mental health support and resources after tragedy.  You can learn more at https://www.tuesdayschildren.org. And you can follow Francesca on Instagram at @spiltjuiceboxes where she continues to embrace what her dad taught her, sharing ideas and tips for DIY home renovation and budget friendly finds and hauls.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Tillie Geidel is the author of 9/11 Through the Eyes of a Daughter. Her father Gary Geidel was a fireman at Rescue One FDNY when he answered the call on 9/11 and did not return home. Tillie shares her stories of signs from her dad, including gravity defying pennies from heaven and the story of a very timely visit from a hawk. Listen for the penny and hawk connection, and what Tillie would like everyone to know about her dad. To purchase 9/11 Through the Eyes of a Daughter, visit this link on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/9-11-Through-Eyes-Daughter-ebook/dp/B08WH4XF5D All proceeds will be donated to Answer The Call New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund in Memory of Gary Geidel. To learn more about Answer the Call, visit https://www.answerthecall.org Thank you again to Shawn Matthews @ProducerForHire on Instagram for using your audio magic to save this very special episode. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Monica Iken is the founder of September's Mission, a nonprofit organization devoted to building a positive and meaningful legacy out of the events surrounding 9/11. Iken lost her husband Michael, who was a bond broker in the World Trade Center, on 9/11. She is also working on a podcast of her own to help anyone affected by sudden loss or tragedy to tell their stories, called Once Upon a Time Dot Dot Dot. Monica shares her stories of signs from Michael, including one that assured her Michael approved of her now husband and a few amazing messages that have come through the mouths of babes, including her youngest daughter. To learn more about September's Mission, visit SeptembersMission.org. To learn more about Once Upon a Time Dot Dot Dot, visit https://www.breaker.audio/once-upon-a-time-dot-dot-dot ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share. To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Thank you so much for listening to Signs from the Other Side with Fern Ronay! Here's to 50 episodes! I hope you enjoy this look back at some of the chill-inducing moments - the good kind of chills - from some past episodes.   If you haven't already joined the Facebook group, just search Believers in Signs on Facebook (be sure to answer the three membership questions) and you can also find me on Instagram @SignsFromTheOtherSidePod or @FernRonay. I love hearing from you and hearing your stories of signs. To learn more about Better in the Morning and Better Believe It, check out https://fernronay.com/author/ Thank you again so much for listening! Links to other places to listen to the podcast, links to all of the places the novels are sold, a link to the Facebook group, and more, can be found at FernRonay.com

Dominic Flores is a film and television actor who has worked alongside Sandra Bullock and Susan Sarandon and appeared on some of the most popular television shows including Hawaii Five-0 and Law & Order True Crime. He is a father of four, married to producer Kristin Ridgeway Flores and a walking example of how there are no coincidences, which you will understand as you listen.  Hear about Dominic’s experiences with ayahuasca ceremonies and the truths about our existence that are revealed. Hear too about coincidences in Dominic’s life that sound like they come right out of a script! To learn more about Dominic, visit his imdb page here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0282948/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm - and check out the Farmers commercial that now every time you see it, you too will say Hi, Dominic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zyyXoUfgv4  You can follow Dominic on Twitter @DominicFlores40 https://twitter.com/dominicflores40?lang=en  and Instagram @DominicFlores40 https://www.instagram.com/dominicflores40/?hl=en  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

Corie Skolnick is the author of Orfan, the story of Jimmy Deane a resilient adoptee, and America’s Most Eligible, the story of an ambitious young writer trying to uncover what’s true in pretentious Southern California. She is also a licensed marriage and family therapist and, forty years ago, she was going through a divorce and was not a believer in the things we discuss on this podcast. But then something changed that. Listen to hear Corie’s amazing story. Corie also talks about a feeling she remembers to this day that compelled her to do something that would seem ordinary, but turned out to be how she met her husband. Also hear how Corie compares the climate of today to the 1960s and a very special project she is working on with a former student. To learn more about Corie, visit https://corieskolnick.com. And to purchase Orfan go here https://www.amazon.com/ORFAN-ebook/dp/B004J8HUNE/ and America’s Most Eligible here https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Most-Eligible-Corie-Skolnick-ebook/dp/B00XB50GDC/. And to learn more about Leap Learn Live, visit https://www.leaplearnlive.org and to learn more about We Talk, check out https://www.leaplearnlive.org/we-talk.html ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

When Sabrina Quiroga lost her dad, within a month of losing her father in law, all she wanted was to speak to him again. After a conversation with her aunt, who has the ability to feel Sabrina’s dad coming through, she told Sabrina her dad would be sending her “something” because he knew how hard she was taking the losses of him and her father in law. That is when Sabrina embarked on a spiritual and self-healing journey to be ready to receive whatever messages her dad had for her. As she writes on her website, SelfHealthWithSabs.com, “I evolved from unmotivated and depressed, to starting my own business and practicing daily tactics that kept me grounded, peaceful and connected to the energy around us. Best of all, I received that "something" from my dad: Signs.” Hear Sabrina discuss a sign from her dad that she specifically requested and the perfect way in which he came through, down to the detail and with an extra surprise as confirmation. Also hear about a dream visit from him, as well as the uncovered true meaning of a necklace he owned and a sign that involved an Alexa, a mistake and a song. Also hear about the course Sabrina developed to help others receive signs. To learn more about the course and about Sabrina, visit SelfHealingWithSabs.com and follow Sabrina on Instagram @selfhealingwithsabs. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  

Victoria Shaw had it all: a PHD from Princeton; she was a published author; she had two beautiful children. It was perfect on paper but, as she describes on her website, “We often make our biggest spiritual leaps in response to extreme pressures and difficulties of life. The tipping point for me was when my children started to struggle”. Victoria embarked on a path of healing, peeling back the layers in order to be the mother and person she was meant to be, a path of growth, alignment and now, joy.  Hear Victoria discuss her journey, both professionally and personally, from how she started on the path to where she is now, including discovering her abilities as an intuitive. Also hear about a client whose car broke down on the way to her session. Was it a sign? Also, hear Victoria discuss a sign that came through in extraordinary ways as she embarked on a life-changing trip to another country. To learn more about Victoria, visit https://victoriashawintuitive.com. And be sure to subscribe to the Intuitive Connection podcast where spirituality and psychology meet and join Victoria's Facebook group, the Inuitive Connection Community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Intuitiveconnectioncommunity/  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

Silvi Martin is the author of three novels in the contemporary sweet romance genre and she is working on book 4 of her Coronado Island series. A masters in English, fluent in French, Silvi spent part of her childhood in Africa where her father was teaching Spanish. She has lived in London, Texas and now sunny California. Silvi has seen the world but it’s people she loves to write about most. She says “There is a story behind every person I meet, and those stories have inspired me for years, fueling my imagination and shaping me as a writer.” Hear Silvi tell the story of how a guardian angel saved her life. Also hear how her grandmother touched her after she passed, and how she spoke to her at a difficult time when she was saying goodbye to her precious dog, Chiqui. Silvi also shares the stories of unusual circumstances involving windows and a sewing machine.  To learn more about Silvi, visit SilviMartin.com and her Amazon page at https://www.amazon.com/Silvi-Martin/ where you can find her books, including the Coronado Island series. Also check out updates on her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/author.silvimartin/.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

Jeannie Zokan grew up in Colombia, South America, as the child of missionaries. She read almost every book in the American school she attended and her love of books lead her to a degree in Library Science and then to write books of her own, including The Existence of Pity, the story of an American teenager in Colombia in the 1970s who, while discovering who she is, also discovers family secrets. As it says in her Amazon bio, Jeannie writes “to relive, to understand, to remember, to renew.” Hear Jeannie discuss feathers she receives as signs, as well as a special visitor who landed in her backyard as we were recording. Also hear the story of an “angel” who came to her family.  You can learn more about Jeannie Zokan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorJeannieZokan/ and check out the Existence of Pity on Amazon here and where books are sold.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

Lisa Ruggiero lives for manifestation, as she says on her website, because it changed her life drastically. After a dark period, things began to change for Lisa when she stripped away the things that no longer served her. She went on to create Soul Led Boss Babe, an online community to help others step into their purpose and shift into a new reality.  Hear Lisa discuss a visit from her fiancé Lance, as well as the ways his personality has come through in signs and a very funny message from a medium. Also hear about the amazing signs from her grandmother and dream visits from her grandfather. To learn more about Lisa Ruggiero, visit www.lisa-ruggiero.com and join her Facebook group, Soul Led Boss Babes, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulledbossbabes. And, for listeners of this podcast, Lisa is offering a special course for FREE. It is the Money Manifestation Course with four jam packed modules of video trainings, audio trainings, theta healing abundance & prosperity hypnosis, journal prompts and affirmations. (Value $297) Sign up at www.lisaruggiero.vipmembervault.com ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

When Diane Michael was ten years old, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. When she was 19, her mother passed away. And for many years, Diane avoided coming to terms with her mother’s death. In her book After Mom: An insightful journey to healing after her death, she writes “I had wasted too much time avoiding and refusing the face the truth of what her death meant and still means to my daily life. I had pushed too many people away. I was in and out of bouts of depression and I was tired of it.”  Hear Diane discuss her journey of healing, as well as dream visits with her mom, including one where a hug takes on a whole new meaning. Also hear how she was directed to a pear recipe that had long been lost and how the number 11 has shown up on in her path and in one extraordinary way involving a complete stranger. Learn more about Diane on her Instagram page @UniverseNudge and check out After Mom: an Insightful Journey to Healing After Her Death at Amazon here. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

Whitney Dineen is an award winning author of eighteen books and counting, a former Ford model, the creator and baker behind Whitney’s Goodies and a wife and mother, raising children, chickens and organic vegetables in the pacific northwest. As it says in her Amazon bio, Whitney loves to play with her kids, bake stuff, eat stuff, and write books for people who "get" her. Hear how Whitney’s father delivered a special message via Scrabble, and how he always comes through during his favorite movie, The Sound of Music. Also hear how her grandmother left a special gift for Whitney before she passed and how she made herself known via Christmas lights. (This is a very creative family!) Dineen is working on her nineteenth book about busybody moms getting involved in their daughters’ love lives. To learn more about Whitney and to check out her previous books, visit https://whitneydineen.com and her Amazon page here - http://www.amazon.com/Whitney-Dineen/e/B00N8LK2OW/ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.

Author Brett McKay lost a beloved uncle who left behind three grown children. When Brett was visited by his uncle in a dream, it came with a message that meant the world to his cousin.  Brett also discusses dreaming of his grandfather on the night his grandfather passed and seeing him being helped to the other side, as well as a visit with his mother in law who had profound message. Brett McKay is a Seattle Crypitcon winner and the author of The Other Side of Elsewhere, Tree of Souls and the Damage Inc. books, as well as the upcoming Liberty Justice. To learn more about Brett, visit https://www.brettmckaybooks.com ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share, and feel free to join our private Facebook group Believers in Signs.

Robbie Holz was fighting for her life after she contracted hepatitis C from a blood transfusion, and from the treatment for that, she developed fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and temporary brain damage. She was bedridden and fighting to survive. When traditional western medicine could no longer help, she discovered alternative medicine that saved her life.  She has written the books Aboriginal Secrets of Awakening, A Journey of Healing and Spirituality with a Remote Australian Tribe and Secrets of Aboriginal Healing. She and her husband Dr. Gary Holz, at the request and permission of a remote tribe, taught the Aboriginal Healing System. Now, Robbie has written Vibrant Living: Braving the Pandemic with Help from your Guardian Angel. She answers the questions: What is the difference between a spirit guide and a guardian angel? How do I know it's my guardian angel speaking to me and not my mind? Learn more about Robbie at HolzWellness.com and on Facebook here. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay. For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share. 

When Mariana Cotromanes’s great-grandmother was a young woman in Greece, the local fortune teller told her something - she would move to America, she would have five children, and she would die before the age of 50.  And that’s exactly what happened. Hear Mariana’s story and the story of her family and how Epigenetics helps to heal not only our own wounds but wounds that may be carried in our DNA.  Mariana Cotromanes is a writer, bookworm and cultivator of peace via nature, mindfulness and faith. Her essays have been published in The Chronicle Review and the literary journal Seeding the Snow. She is a PHD candidate in political science and a huge fan of the Bronte sisters.  Follow her on Instagram @Mariana.cotro where you will surely be taking screenshots of her stories because she curates the best stuff on the internet about healing, learning and growing. Not just memes that sound good but helpful, useful and insightful knowledge. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Samantha March describes herself as a multi passionate entrepreuner. And with good reason! She is the creator of ChickLitPlus, the author of 8 novels, the host of the Start Inspired podcast, and a successful beauty, fashion and lifestyle vlogger with over 90K subscribers on YouTube and 10.5M views. She recently launched a collaboration with Ofra Cosmetics, which includes a collection of highlighter, blush, bronzer and lip color, with appropriate names including Chick Lit blush and Start Inspired highlighter.  Listen to March discuss the sign she received from her grandmother Millie and how she incorporated it into her wedding day. Also, hear about the visits she received from two very different entities, as well as an experience with a palm reader that may be eerily accurate considering the current state of the world and travel. Also discussed: starting inspired and staying inspired when trying something new, how the collaboration with Ofra Cosmetics came to be, and how to deal with negativity on the internet.  To learn more about Samantha March, visit her YouTube channel bit.ly/samanthamarchyt and her website http://chicklitplus.com/samantha-march-author/ and be sure to follow her on Instagram @MarchBeautyWord, Twitter @BySamanthaMarch and TikTok @SamanthaMarchXo. And check out her podcast Start Inspired - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-inspired/id1483501627 ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

TRIGGER WARNING: The topic of sexual abuse is discussed in this episode.  Brianna Remus is the author of Walking with Fear: An Exploratory Guide to Conquering Your Fears and Living Your Most Fulfilled Life.  She has two master's degrees and is currently a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Brianna discusses the root of her own fears, how they manifested years later, and what she did about it.  Also discussed: the miracle moment that changed her life. Also, finding the Bible her grandmother gave her as a gift and the message inside, as well as the moment she knew her husband was sent to her for a very big purpose in her life.  To learn more about Brianna Remus, visit her website BriannaRemusBooks.com, her YouTube channel of the same name and her Instagram @AuthorBriannaRemus. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Gina Lauri discusses a moment in high school that saved her life. Also, Gina shares how, only a couple of years ago, she found herself in a very dark place and, this time, it was the power of yoga that saved her.  Also discussed: the healing effects of therapy and meditation, as well as the importance of releasing the need to be perfect.  To learn more about Gina, check out her Instagram @GinaLauri. And to contribute to Cycle for Survival and Gina's team, Soul Survivors, visit http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR?px=1815593&pg=personal&fr_id=3426

Kristine Raymond is the author of sixteen novels, including the Hidden Springs series comprised of nine historical western romance novels. She is also the author of contemporary romance novels, a cozy mystery and non fiction as well. In addition to writing, Kristine is the host of the Word Play podcast where she has “unrehearsed, unscripted real conversations with authors.” Every winter solstice, Kristine has a ritual that involves stream of consciousness writing, bits of paper, a trash can and fire. Hear how this cathartic practice has changed over the years and the one thing that didn’t completely burn during the last solstice.  Also discussed: dream visits Kristine has experienced with her father, as well as a bit of perfectly timed sunshine on her wedding day. To learn more about Kristine Raymond, visit KristineRaymond.com. You can also follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KristineRaymondAuthor/, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/author_kristine_raymond/, and Twitter at https://twitter.com/k_raymondauthor. And to learn more about the Word Play podcast, visit https://www.wordplaypodcast.com.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

In 1991, Michele Matto was running late to a board meeting for a 12 step church she created. When she arrived a woman she’d never seen before said “If you ever make us wait like this again, you’ll find we left when you get here!” The woman’s name was Jenny and though Michele didn’t know it at the time, she just encountered a soul mate. For over two decades, Michele and Jenny learned from each other like soul mates do, and then, after Jenny passed, Michele learned more about the after life than she ever thought possible. So much so she had to put it all in a book. That book is Love Interrupted: A Seeker’s Discovery of the Afterlife.  Hear Michele talk about the meaning of a soulmate, how to find a reliable medium you can trust, and several validations Michele received including two that involve a dog - a black dog named Sammy and a beagle in the dog park.  To read Michele’s book, Love Interrupted: A Seeker’s Discovery of the Afterlife, visit Amazon here. To learn more about Suzanne Giesemann and her mentorship program, visit SuzanneGiesemann.com ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

In 2013, Fred Magnanimi’s younger brother Danny passed after an eleven month, hard fought battle with leukemia. At the time, Fred was living in New York City and working as an investment banker. He was certain that he would never live in Rhode Island again or work in the family jewelry business but hear how that all changed after his brother’s passing. Hear too about the meaning of the cardinal to Fred and his family, and how the Luca + Danni community opened Fred’s eyes to the idea that pennies are often seen as a sign from the other side. Fred also discusses the very personal way Luca + Danni takes great care to honor what their pieces mean to the people who wear them.  Luca + Danni has generously offered listeners of this podcast 15% off their purchase with the promo code FERN15. Go to LucaDanni.com and enter FERN15 at checkout.  To learn more about Fred Magnanimi and Luca + Danni, be sure to follow them on social media on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lucaanddanni/, Twitter @lucaanddanni, Instagram @lucaanddanni and Pinterest @lucaanddanni.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Got ten minutes? Host Fern Ronay's husband Howie joins the podcast once again, back by popular demand, to interview Fern about her latest book and a little bit about Gary, the squirrel living on their balcony.  To learn more about Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow her Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Almost three years ago, Susan Cross died. At the time she was a successful public relations professional married to the love of her life and with two grown and married children. She was on vacation with her husband on the remote Caribbean island of Dominica when her appendix ruptured and she received life saving surgery while in the Caribbean. This event and long recovery changed Susan’s life in the most profound way. She didn’t die all the way. In fact, she lived to write the book The Power of Disruption: A Memoir of Discovery.  Hear more details of Susan’s experience, including the two messages she received while being surrounded by a white light, as well as the bird that visited her in the days before her trauma. Also discussed: the five most important things Susan learned from this major disruption and how we can incorporate them in our own lives when any disruption, big or small, comes our way.  To learn more about Susan Cross, visit Susan-Cross.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram @SusanCrossWriter. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Danika Miller shared a photo on Twitter and said “This is one of the very few pictures I have taken with both of my parents since my brother passed away 7 years ago. And look who decided to show up for the family photo. Can we all just believe that heaven is real and angels exist?” In the photo, you see Danika’s mom, Danika, her dad, and a light shining down as if to say, “See this perfect spot right here. That’s for me. That’s where I’m standing. I’m still with you. I’m still part of this family.” Within two weeks, Danika’s tweet was liked over 88,000 times and retweeted over 4,700 times. Danika discusses the story of that photo as well as other incredible signs she’s received from her brother Derek. Also discussed: the unique grief of losing a sibling, how Danika was able to find strength during the first year after her brother’s passing, as well as the pros and cons of sharing on social media and deciding what to share. You can find Danika Miller on Instagram @Danika__Miller (Note: that’s two underscores), where she is happy to hear from others who’ve had similar experiences.  And, if you would like to donate to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in honor of Derek Durand, please visit NAMI.org and click on the Donate Now button. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com and follow Fern on all social media @FernRonay.

Dr. Peggy DeLong is a clinical and forensic psychologist in private practice in New Jersey. She is also a public speaker and gratitude expert, holding public events and workshops on the power of gratitude. She is the creator of Peggy’s Midnight Creations, bracelets with inspirational messages for life’s transitions and challenges. And, she is an author as well. I Can See Clearly Now: A Memoir About Love, Grief, and Gratitude was published by Peacock Proud Press in March 2019.  Dr. DeLong's memoir recounts the time in her life when she was engaged to a wonderful man, Scott. Shortly after their engagement, Scott was diagnosed with cancer. Only six weeks after she lost the man she thought and prayed she was going to marry, her beloved father passed unexpectedly.  Hear how she worked through her grief and found hope again.  Also discussed: the incredible sign from the other side that Scott sent her recently.  To hear the signs she has received over the years from Scott and her father, be sure to listen to Peggy's first appearance in Season 1, Episode 7.  To learn more about Dr. Peggy DeLong, visit DrPeggyDeLong.com and follow Peggy on Instagram @the.gratitude.psychologist.   ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com  

Linda Spellman is a psychic medium who came by her gift after a traumatic event. For many years, she was a successful marketing VP for a number of large corporations, when an experience changed her life. While at a treatment center, she began to “see” things. Her gift was realized and there was no turning back. The Light of the Phoenix was born.  Also discussed: the night that changed her life and the PTSD that followed; the blessing of having a metaphysically aware nurse while in treatment; some of her favorite readings and some that have taken unexpected turns. To learn more about Linda Spellman, visit www.LightOfThePhoenix.com and you can follow her on Instagram @light_of_the_phoenix and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LightofthePhoenix1/ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share. To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

If you had or are having a difficult relationship with a parent, listen to this episode. If you have ever been or are going through a betrayal or breakup, listen to this episode. If you believe, or want proof, that everything happens for a reason, listen to this episode.  And read Maira Rayanne’s compilation memoir Beyond These Green Eyes.  Maira Rayanne is the author of two memoirs, Georgia Haven and Beyond These Green Eyes, which is the topic of this episode. To learn more about Maira, visit MairaRayanne.com and follow her on Instagram @InspireRayanne. You can also email her at MairaRayanne@yahoo.com ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe. And please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested in these stories.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com.

Debby Kruszewski remembers being born, as well as her baptism. She incorporated this experience in her novel, Precious and Fragile Things. She also had a very close relationship with her godfather. Before he passed, he promised he would always be there for her and has come through in many ways. Through signs and symbols, he has made his presence known.  Also hear about Debby's friend Nicole and her connection to the scheduling of this podcast, as well as the coincidence related to a certain song played at her wedding.  Debby Kruszewski is the author of three books, including Precious and Fragile Things, the story of Valerie who has a special bond with her grandparents in heaven, as well as Live to Tell and Six Degrees of You.  Learn more about Debby at DebbyKruszewski.com and on her Instagram @DebbyKrusz where she regularly shares signs and symbols she has received. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe. And please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested in these stories.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com.

After Valerie Gangas's mother passed, she no longer wanted to live. In the grip of depression, she was led to Transcendental Meditation but had no expectations. After her first session, however, she was profoundly changed. After her second session, she experienced a visit with her mother. And, only a short time later, she found herself standing in front of Oprah Winfrey and teaching TM to Oprah and her team at Harpo Studios. Oprah even remarked, "I want what that girl has." Also discussed, the sign from Valerie's mother that involved Wynonna Judd, in the flesh, as well as another sign involving James Taylor, also in person. Valerie and Fern also chat about making the law of attraction work for you, as well as how to gracefully, and with love, release "emotional vampires" from our lives.  Valerie Gangas is the author of Enlightenment Is Sexy: Every Woman's Guide to a Magical Life. Learn more about Valerie at ValerieGangas.com and follow her on Instagram @ValerieGangas. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe. And please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested in these stories.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com.  

When author Clare Johnston was 15 years old, her grandmother passed but not before telling Clare that she would be at her wedding. She made her presence known right before the wedding in a dream visit that inspired Johnston's second novel, From the Outside.  Also discussed, Clare's frightening premonition involving an accident on a staircase, as well as another event that happened exactly as she dreamt it the night before. Clare also talks about her mother's visit from her grandmother.  From the Outside is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  To learn more about Clare Johnston, visit Honest.scot and follow her on Twitter @ClareS_J and on Facebook at her page HonestClare.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com  

Shirley Schefter is a mom, wife, grandmother, friend of the Ronay family and SUPER believer in signs! Hear how her father has come through on more than one occasion, as well as her best friend Billy, who passed on 9/11. Also discussed: going to a psychic medium you can trust and the special meaning of the number 11.  Shirley's friends' grandson Jacob was born prematurely and tragically passed after 39 days. His family is grateful to the organization Project Sweet Peas, which provides support to families of fragile infants. To contribute to the lasting impact of Jacob's short life and help other families, please visit www.ProjectSweetPeas.com/Jacob. 100% of donations go directly to the families as the organization is supported by volunteers.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Published in 1944, Nosso Lar: Life in the Spirit World by Chico Xavier tells the story of doctor Andre Luiz and his life on the other side, and what he learned while on earth.  The film based on Nosso Lar, titled Astral City: A Spiritual Journey was released in 2010.  Host Fern Ronay and author Maira Rayanne discuss the movie and what stood out to them the most, including the mind's ability to heal oneself, and make one ill, as well as the idea of reincarnation, purgatory and hell. Rayanne is the author of the memoir Georgia Haven: A Love Story Across States and Time, which was published last year, and the soon to be released (August 2019) memoir Beyond These Green Eyes: A Memoir of Fragmented Pieces and Rediscovery. She also leads a Survivors of Suicide support group in her adopted city of Atlanta.   To learn more about Maira Rayanne, visit https://www.mairarayanne.com and follow her on Instagram at @inspirerayanne ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Jenn Taylor, author, podcaster, vlogger, blogger, public speaker, and mom of 18 children, discusses being led to the love of her life, her partner Dane, by his wife who passed a few years before they met. Hear about the significance of the day they met, as well as the dimes, speaking to her aloud, and the story of the photo album, as well as another meaningful coincidence.  Also discussed: healing from a difficult childhood and the importance of forgiving oneself. Also, the logistics of feeding and caring for a large family.  Learn more about Jenn Taylor at MomOf18.com, where you can find a link to her podcast The Naked Podcaster, her book Hello, My Name is Warrior Princess, her YouTube videos, her blog, and more! ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Actor Jerod Haynes discusses a sign he received that was clear as day and also one that led him to an old email that served as confirmation he was on the right path.  Also discussed: the effects of PTSD and the benefits of therapy; how he reconciled conflicting feelings about playing a police officer and how he brought his own experiences to the role; how fatherhood can be a complicated relationship and a two-way street.  Jerod Haynes played police officer Ben Jones on NBC's The Village. He also co-wrote and co-produced Blueprint, a film about racial injustice and coping with the aftermath of tragedy. He has also appeared in the Sundance film Southside With You, as well as on stage in Native Son for which he won The Jeff Award for his performance as Bigger Thomas. His short film about fatherhood will be released soon. The companion 7 minute documentary film can be viewed here.  You can follow Jerod Haynes on Instagram @JerodJHaynes and on Twitter @MrJerodHaynes.  Learn more about Blueprint here.   ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Host Fern Ronay and Ornella (aka @HairTherapy22) review Heal, the 2017 documentary by Kelly Noonan Gores that is now available on Netflix.  Fern and Ornella discuss what resonated with them, including the story of Anita Moorjani, as well as one aspect of the documentary for which they are still seeking an answer.  Learn more about Heal at HealDocumentary.com and on Instagram and Twitter @HealDocumentary To learn more about Anita Moorjani, visit AnitaMoorjani.com And you can follow Ornella at @hairtherapy22 on Twitter and @Ornella_hairtherapy22 on Instagram.   ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Author Kathleen Gerard discusses her Yorkie Sicily, who was the inspiration for her novel The Thing Is. Sicily passed two months after the book was released and the signs started flooding in, culminating in an undeniable birthday message from the other side.  Kathleen is the author of In Transit, which won "Best Romantic Fiction" at The New York Book Festival, as well as Cold Comfort, a story that deals with the bonds of family. Her most recent novel The Thing Is, a romantic comedy that deals with the nature of grief when a blocked and depressed romance writer has her life unwittingly changed by a crafty therapy dog, a Yorkshire terrier named Prozac with supernatural insights into the human condition. Kathleen's short fiction has been nominated and awarded many literary prizes including The Saturday Evening Post "Great American Fiction" Prize, The Mark Twain House Humor Prize, The Erma Bombeck Writing Award and Best New American Voices, all national prizes in literature. Her prose and poetry have been widely published in literary journals, magazines, anthologies and broadcast on NPR.  Learn more about Kathleen Gerard at www.KathleenGerard.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @KathleenGerard and on Facebook at Facebook.com/KathleenGerard.Writer  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

When Maira Rayanne lost a dear friend to suicide, it changed the course of her life. Hear how this friend has come through with, of all things, a deck of cards. Also hear how a trip to Oregon and a certain voice led Rayanne to the place she is now.  Rayanne is the author of the memoir Georgia Haven: A Love Story Across States and Time, which was published last year, and the soon to be released memoir Beyond These Green Eyes: A Memoir of Fragmented Pieces and Rediscovery. She also leads a Survivors of Suicide support group in her adopted city of Atlanta.   To learn more about Maira Rayanne, visit https://www.mairarayanne.com and follow her on Instagram at @inspirerayanne ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Psychic medium Bill Philipps discusses his new book, "Signs from the Other Side." Bill also discusses his difficult childhood, how he came to view it now from a place of love, forgiveness and even gratitude, and how he ultimately discovered that he had a special gift.  Also discussed: how to open your mind to receiving signs from the other side and how to recognize them when they do come through. Hear stories from Bill's new book about how spirit has sent signs in the most creative ways.  Learn more about Bill Philipps at BillPhilipps.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter @MediumBillPhili and Instagram @billphilipps. "Signs from the Other Side" is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. His first book, "Expect the Unexpected" is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com    

When motivational speaker David DeNotaris's mother passed, she sent a sign to David and his family that could not be "captured." Also, hear about how on a particularly significant day, David's father sent him the perfect affirmation.  David DeNotaris is a nationally known motivational speaker, radio host and world champion athlete. He was named Outstanding Speaker of the Year by the New York City chapter of the National Speakers Association. He is a two time international and three time national power lifting champion, as well as an author, husband and father. He travels across the country, giving motivational speeches to numerous corporations including Verizon, Prudential, PSE&G and NASA. David also happens to be blind. Born with the rare eye disorder Retinitis Pigmentosa, doctors had a grim outlook and advised the DeNotaris family to place David in an institution. But the doctors did not know who they were dealing with and today, David runs his company, Sky’s the Limit Communications, with the tag line, "No Sight, Great Vision." Learn more about David at DavidDeNotaris.com and follow his daily motivation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/877.TAP.HOPE/ And follow David on Twitter @ddenotaris and on LinkedIn at David DeNotaris  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is a contemporary romance and mystery writer, including the Angela Panther Mystery series. Hear how she saw her grandmother, who passed before she was born, and how she discovered it was her. And, hear how her mother and father have sent signs and how her uncle performed a disappearing act. Also, hear about Carolyn's dreams of a childhood friend who passed tragically at the age of 20. To learn more about Carolyn, visit http://carolynridderaspenson.com and follow her on Instagram @carolynridderaspenson and on Facebook on her author page. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Rebecca Ann Epstein is known to lovers of her music as RAE where her message of Remain Always Empowered shines through in her words and voice and, as described in this episode, in her actions too.  When a close confidante passed at a pivotal time in her life, hear how he sent an unmistakable sign that not only validated where she had been up to that point but where she should go next. RAE also discusses how, on the day after her grandfather passed, a coincidental meeting in her own driveway led to a powerful friendship that has bridged the generational gap and confirmed, once again, that souls who were meant to meet always will. We always learn something from every friendship and it's how our souls evolve. Now part of the duo known as Rose Colored World, check out RAE and Addison on Instagram @rcwofficial and listen to their latest single, I Got U, wherever you stream music.  Learn more about RAE at RAEMusicOfficial.co and follow her on Instagram @raemusicofficial. To help Joe and Annie, visit https://www.gofundme.com/annies-special-needs ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Ornella's father passed when she was 9 years old. It wasn't until 22 years later that she was introduced to the idea that we could ask for specific signs from those on the other side. So, she did. And he delivered! Ornella is @hairtherapy22 on Twitter and and @Ornella_hairtherapy22 on Instagram. Listen to find out why that is the perfect handle.  And follow Ornella for just the right dosage of fun and wisdom.  ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

Lisa Papple's father passed unexpectly from a heart attack in 2013. Shortly after that, Lisa quit her job, put her apartment in storage and took to the road to give Tessa May Greeting Cards 100%. Hear how she did it with three dogs by her side and a car full of cards and how her father sent her encouragement along the way. Signs she has received from him are even on some of the Tessa May greeting cards.  You can follow Lisa on Instagram and Facebook @TessaMayGreetingCards and check out the whole Tessa May crew @TessaMaysGriffCrew. And be sure to visit TessaMay.com where you can see the very special the line of Hearts.  To learn more about Build A Better Benin, visit BuildABetterBenin.org. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com

A very special guest today! The host! Hello, Fern, welcome to the show.  And directing the Q&A? Mr. Ronay. Give it up for patient and supportive husbands. In order to test a new recording system, Fern asked her husband to interview her. Hear how all four of her grandparents have come through in their own unique ways, including her grandfather who passed before she was born. If you have similar stories, reach out to Fern. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FernRonay. She loves to hear from you and hear your stories of signs. To learn more about Fern, visit FernRonay.com. Thank you for listening! For more stories of Signs from the Other Side, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

James Lott Jr. is The Super Organizer, as well as a podcast and radio host, an author, recording artist, blogger, life coach, poet, producer, and Papa! His Instagram bio says Be a DO-er and he does. He also has his grandma Mitzi by his side. Hear how she sends him signs as well as signs James has received from other loved ones on the other side.  Follow James on Instagram @JamesLottJr and on Twitter @JamesLottJunior. His music can be found on iTunes here, including I Am Ready.  His written work can be found on Amazon, including Who Put The Funhouse Mirror In My Bathroom: One Man's Realization About Weight Gain and Loss, which can be found here as well as The Pill Series, Book 1 & Book 2, Six Equals One and Becoming a Heartie. And, check out his tips on organization at TheSuperOrganizerUniverse.com. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com    

When author Anne Bardsley's mother passed, she asked for a sign. She received one. Many. All at once. While sitting in her car.  Also discussed: Anne's recent book "Angel Bumps, Hello from Heaven" and a call for submissions for the next edition that will include stories of signs received from pets who have passed. Also, hear how Anne's beloved dog came through in a perfect way.  To learn more about author Anne Bardsley, visit AnneBardsley.com and follow her on Twitter @AnneBardsley1 and on Facebook at Facebook.com/AnneBardsleyAuthor ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com  

When psychologist Peggy DeLong was 26 years old and about to start her doctoral program, her fiance was diagnosed with cancer. He did not live to see their wedding day and, six weeks after his passing, Peggy's father also passed unexpectedly. On what would have been Peggy and her fiance's honeymoon, he came through in an extraordinary way, and many times since then. Her father has also come through, including on her birthday, and of all places but very fittingly for him, while Peggy was on a ski lift.   Also discussed: how and why Peggy took up beading and how she has turned her passion for psychology and jewelry into Peggy's Midnight Creations.  Find out more about Peggy DeLong at DrPeggyDeLong.com and at PeggysMidnightCreations.com and follow Peggy on Instagram @DrPeggyDeLong and @peggys.mightnight.creations. ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ For more stories about Signs from the Other Side, be sure to rate, review and subscribe.  To learn more about host Fern Ronay, visit FernRonay.com