Narrative as Medicine: A Brush with the Afterlife with Author Sally Dukes

E155 - Narrative as Medicine: A Brush with the Afterlife with Author Sally Dukes

Published: February 19, 2026

Duration: 33:07

"My heart was very loud... it would gurgle and swirl. People could hear me before I entered a room."

In this inspiring episode, psychotherapist, educator, and author Sally Dukes joins us to discuss her powerful memoir, "drummer girl," and the life-changing journey that shaped it. 

Born with a congenital heart disorder (CHD), Sally faced a near-death experience at a young age—a moment in the "Orange Machine" that forever transformed her understanding of life, death, and the "Purple Love" of the afterlife.

In this heartfelt and intimate audio feature, Sally explores:
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