Dr. Mary Neal is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon. She drowned while river kayaking in South America and experienced life after death. Dr. Neal has written two books on her experience, including a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller. Her journey from that day to the TEDx stage has been about waking up, discovering true purpose, and taking action. Dr. Mary Neal is a board-certified spinal surgeon who drowned on a South American river. Without oxygen for thirty minutes, she was clinically dead. She experienced life after death, conversed with Jesus, and experienced God’s all-encompassing love. Her’s is a life-changing story of hope, understanding, and of joy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx