Spiritual Awakening and the Afterlife: How Grief Can Open a Path to Purpose

Podcast episode artwork for a conversation about spiritual awakening, the afterlife, and how grief can open a path to purpose.

In this deeply moving episode of Psychotherapy Central, I speak with Paul King and Craig McMahon about their personal experiences of spiritual awakening, connection with the afterlife, and how grief can open a path to purpose.

Paul shares the story of how a reading with a psychic medium changed his life, leading to the creation of Awaken—a spiritually-minded festival in Sydney bringing together energy healers, mediums, and seekers. Craig, a film producer known for Life to Afterlife, talks about his calling to create spiritually uplifting media after working in mainstream Hollywood.

Together, we explore:

  • The moment Paul knew there was life after death
  • How Craig’s loss led to a connection with angels and spirit guides
  • Why synchronicity is a form of spiritual communication
  • How grief can open us to deeper spiritual awareness
  • What it means to awaken to your soul’s path

Whether you’re navigating loss, exploring consciousness, or seeking a spiritual community—this episode offers warmth, insight, and hope.

Listen to the podcast here:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DfEnXdlT7jw

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gx4UfL3nrLy308DSaQle2

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/psychotherapy-central/id1701257974