There are very few things in life that we fear more than the end of life itself. Death is a terrifying concept and becomes even more terrifying as we move through our lives here on Earth. The more relationships we foster and the more earthly possessions we accumulate, the more painful death feels as we struggle to think of letting all that go. We are all sons and daughters. We all have parents and grandparents and intricate trees of family, some biological and some nurtured through friendship. When we become a spouse or find a significant other, the idea of dying seems even more painful as we have someone else of earthy importance we fear leaving behind. When we become parents, there is no greater fear than death- of your child or of yourself- as the thought of permanent separation from one's children is unbearable. But what if death is beautiful? What if crossing over to the other side, where ever that may be, is the most peaceful and incredible thing we will ever experience? Dr. Partha Nandi explores this idea when he sits down with an amazing guest, a woman who by nature should doubt that another side exists at all until she experienced it for herself- and lived to tell about it in all its grandeur and beauty. In his episode about life after death, Dr. Nandi sits down with fellow colleague Dr. Mary Neal. Dr. Neal is an orthopedic surgeon, a scientists whose life work revolves around nothing but facts- tangible pieces of evidence that can be seen, touched, validated, and replicated through the tools of her trade. As a doctor, death is a part of her profession and it is likely accurate to assume that she handles death as we expect all doctors do- to compartmentalize it, leave it on the table, and move on to the next patient who is very much alive. So to hear such a woman speak about a life after death experience gives her story a surreal sense of credibility. And to hear two doctors deeply explore the concept of crossing over to the other side and walking with a greater being in the after life is something you will have to hear for yourself to believe. Dr. Nandi does not present mythical science or magical thinking or even a story about people who just want to believe in something bigger. With the help of Dr. Neal and two additional guests- Adam McLeod and Elaine M. Grohman- he presents medical evidence that our cognitive processes continue after our earthly life is over. Dr. Neal offers an incredible sense of hope for all of us- as each and every one of us is very much aware that we are all mortal beings with a beginning and an end. Except that Dr. Neal experienced first hand that the end is merely another beginning- a beginning so grand that we simply cannot fathom it here on Earth. She offers hope for anyone who has held the hand of a loved one on the brink of death, for anyone who fears they will one day walk this painful road along side a person they love, and for anyone who feels the tremendous fear of the day their own life ends. Be sure to tune into this extraordinary episode of Ask Dr. Nandi. This story will provide you with a rare kind of hope and you will see how Dr. Neal has become an important piece in an incredible jigsaw- as the medical profession is just beginning to explore and validate the concept of life after death. In her own words, "I think many people are going to be helped by this show as well as all of the other ones you have done. I know how much time, effort, and emotional energy are required to do this sort of thing and I want to thank you for doing it! It is so important for so many people." ~ Dr. Mary Neal