40 | The Bondage of Self

About this episode

Charlie Collins shares his transformative near-death experience after being electrocuted, leading to a profound personal change.

In this unforgettable episode of Alive Again , Charlie Collins shares the moment that changed everything: when he was electrocuted by 12,500 volts on top of a moving train in New York. Legally blind since childhood and long battling self-doubt, drugs, and despair, Charlie’s near-death experience left him burned and broken—but also opened the door to a profound transformation. Through survival, recovery, and surrender, Charlie found meaning, connection, and a calling to help others discover their own light. This is a story about ego death, resilience, and finding light after decades of darkness. And it reminds us: sometimes the near-death isn’t what nearly kills us—it’s what finally sets us free. Story Producer: Dan Bush If you have a transformative near-death experience to share, we’d love to hear your story! Please email us at aliveagainproject@gmail.com We’d love to hear your story!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Charlie Collins

Topics covered

• transformation
• resilience
• ego death
• self-discovery
• near-death experience

Keywords

• electrocution
• self-doubt
• drugs
• despair
• recovery
• surrender
• meaning
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartPodcasts

Places: New York

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