A Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything

Julie Hedenborg, whose life changed forever after a routine chiropractic visit turned into a medical emergency. What happened next is nothing short of miraculous—and it's a story that will challenge you to surrender, trust, and step out in faith.

6/1/20252 min read

The Day Everything Changed

Julie Hedenborg was no stranger to healthcare. As a seasoned nurse anesthetist, she had seen her share of trauma—but she never expected to become the patient herself.

After a chiropractic neck manipulation, Julie suddenly began to feel off. Within moments, she was in the back of an ambulance. The diagnosis was terrifying: both arteries leading to her brain had dissected, and she had developed an aneurysm dangerously close to the area that had been manipulated.

“This side was dissected horribly,” Julie shared. “It was a miracle I hadn’t already had a stroke.”

In the chaos and fear of the ambulance ride, Julie did the only thing she could—she prayed.

A Desperate Prayer—and a Divine Intervention

“I remember praying, ‘God, if You let me live, I promise I will tell people about You.’”

It wasn’t a polished prayer. It was a cry from the depths—a surrender born of desperation. And God heard her.

Miraculously, Julie survived without a stroke and without any permanent damage—a rarity in cases as severe as hers. What could have ended her life became the catalyst for a new one.

From Survival to Purpose: A New Mission Begins

True to her word, Julie didn’t keep her healing to herself. Instead, she stepped out in faith and launched the Everyday Miracles Podcast—without media training, production knowledge, or a platform. All she had was a willing heart and a mission to share what God had done.

And the impact? Nothing short of extraordinary.

Today, the Everyday Miracles Podcast has over 22,000 subscribers and continues to grow steadily. Julie’s conversations feature incredible guests who share healing, restoration, and life-changing encounters with God. What started as a mustard seed of faith has grown into a ministry that is strengthening thousands around the world.

Your Takeaway: Surrender Leads to Miracles

Julie’s story shows us something profound:
The most powerful moments often come after the most painful ones.

She didn’t experience healing because she had it all together—she experienced it because she surrendered it all to God.

Here’s what you can take with you today:

You don’t need to be strong to experience God’s power. You just need to be willing.
Your pain is not pointless. God may be preparing you for a purpose you can’t yet see.
Even a simple prayer can move Heaven. Don’t underestimate what God can do with your surrender.

How to Apply This in Your Own Life

Pause and reflect: Where in your life are you holding on instead of handing over?
Pray honestly: You don’t need fancy words—just your heart.
Step out in faith: Say “yes” to that small nudge. It might be the start of something eternal.

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