Round Trip Death releases Chase DeMayo near-death interview

Round Trip Death has published a new interview with U.S. Air Force veteran Dr. Chase Skylar DeMayo about the cardiac arrest near-death experience he kept private for 12 years. The episode, released Sept. 8, highlights his message of joy, laughter and purpose and is being promoted online as “Best NDE of 2026!”

Why it matters: - The interview adds a firsthand account to the growing public conversation around near-death experiences. - DeMayo’s story is framed around a clear life message: find joy, spread laughter and focus on the present. - The release also expands Round Trip Death’s catalog of personal NDE conversations for podcast and video audiences.

What happened: - Round Trip Death released a new interview with U.S. Air Force veteran and speaker Dr. Chase Skylar DeMayo. - Host Eric Bennett discusses DeMayo’s cardiac arrest while he was serving at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. - DeMayo was 20 years old when he went into cardiac arrest on April 1, 2008. - The full interview, titled “I Just Knew It Was Jesus,” was released Sept. 8. - The episode is available through Round Trip Death, YouTube and major podcast platforms. - Round Trip Death is promoting the interview on YouTube as “Best NDE of 2026!”

The details: - DeMayo says the experience included overwhelming love and peace. - DeMayo describes encountering someone he understood to be Jesus. - For about 12 years, DeMayo kept the experience mostly private because he worried how others might react. - DeMayo later began speaking publicly about the experience and the shift in perspective that followed. - DeMayo says his story is free to share and should not require a book, paid talk or course. - DeMayo said, “If something I experienced helps another person find more joy in being alive, then sharing it is worth it.” - DeMayo also said Eric Bennett gives people space to tell difficult personal stories without defining what those experiences mean. - DeMayo encouraged listeners to come for his story and stay for Round Trip Death’s broader lineup of conversations.

Between the lines: - The release positions DeMayo’s account as both a personal testimony and a broader message about purpose after trauma. - The episode marketing suggests Round Trip Death is trying to reach audiences already interested in near-death narratives. - DeMayo’s emphasis on openness and accessibility fits the platform’s conversational format more than a formal speaking circuit.

What’s next: - The interview is now available for audiences to watch or listen to. - DeMayo is expected to continue sharing his near-death experience through interviews, speaking engagements and educational resources. - Round Trip Death is likely to keep building its collection of firsthand accounts from people describing near-death and related experiences.

The bottom line: - DeMayo’s long-private near-death experience is now public, and Round Trip Death is using it to spotlight a simple message: live with joy, laughter and intention.