Can Dr. Bush Help Us Live in the Present Moment?

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Zachary Bush: The process of dying biologically is an exciting letting go of a huge memory bank of emotional baggage. We tend to put specific emotions in specific parts of our body, such as the base of the lungs where we store unprocessed grief and the spleen which processes worry about caring for others. And so low back pain is an element or an expression of financial stress or the inability to care for your family at home. When you grab onto love, it quickly transforms into duty or expectation. It takes less energy to bury something within us. So we bury our fears, we bury a memory of love, and we try to remember those things, access those at will.

The Minimalists speak with hospice physician Zach Bush, MD, about accepting death. Listen to all three hours of episode 362 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

How does it seem that we effortlessly let go of everything when we die? (01:48)

How do we detox the memory bank of the human body? (11:13)

Since palliative care is generally only available to those who are terminally ill, is there another legal and ethical option for me when I’m ready to pass on? (18:54)

Do people who believe in life after death grieve differently for their loved ones? (23:49)

How do I emotionally prepare for my father’s death when we finally have a mutually enriching relationship again? (24:58)

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