Robert Kopecky is the author of the book "How to Survive Life (and Death): A Guide for Happiness in This World and Beyond,” in which he writes about his three Near Death Experiences (NDE), and more importantly, what they taught him about how to live. Robert is an Emmy nominated art director. He designed the credits for Showtime's Weeds, and directed art for the PBS children's show Word World. He contributes to Evolver.netNewBuddhist.comTheMindfulWord, and Gaia. You can find Robert on his blog Art, Faith, and the Koko Lions.

Robert's newest book, "How to Get to Heaven (Without Really Dying): Wisdom from a Near Death Survivor" is available on Amazon.

I first met Robert Kopecky online, when his tweet caught my eye. It was for a Gaia post entitled “Are Women (Spiritually) Superior To Men? A Call To Action!” Having just finished Robert Bly's male empowerment book "Iron John: A Book About Men," I had a hot flood of testosterone flowing through my veins and thus, more than a few reactions to Robert's post. I said so in my own response entitled "Are Women (Spiritually) Superior to Men? A dissenting view!" A friendship between us ensued resulting in several phone conversations, and then this interview on January 27, 2016.

I'm really looking forward to continuing my friendship and conversation with Robert, either in New York City where he lives with his wife, or for sure in Orlando Florida this fall where we are both speakers at The Afterlife Conference.