About this episode
Taylor Maxson shares his near-death experience during a canoe trip that led to personal transformation and healing.
At 26, Taylor Maxson was searching for purpose while working with at-risk youth in Kentucky. After months of exhaustion and stress, he and two friends set out on the Cumberland River for what was meant to be a healing trip into nature. But when their canoe flipped above Angel Falls—a class V rapid known for its deadly currents—Taylor was pulled under, battered against rocks, and certain she would not survive. In this episode of Alive Again , Taylor recounts the terrifying minutes when he nearly drowned and resurfaced, and how the experience led him toward connection, healing, and a new way of living. Story Producer: Kate Sweeney 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: Taylor Maxson
Topics covered
- near-death experience
- healing
- nature
- personal transformation
- youth work
Keywords
- near-death experience
- Angel Falls
- Cumberland River
- healing trip
- personal transformation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alive Again
Places: Kentucky, Cumberland River, Angel Falls
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