The Difference Between Dying and Bereavement

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BJ: I think it's useful to acknowledge how different they are even though they both come to mind when we talk about death. And there's the difference between being the one dying and being among the bereaved or soon to be bereaved. There is something different about when your horizon, you know, is in sight. So let's talk about normal life. What do you both advise people to do now? Well, so it's me about to set us up here. It's all right, and then we can play together on this one too. We should cover any side of it you want to,. But perhaps we can start with, and this is sort of where your book

Sam Harris speaks with BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger about preparing for death. They discuss the difference between palliative care and hospice, the tension between getting the most out of life and not clinging to experience, planning for death while still healthy, the importance of an advance directive, navigating the healthcare system, pain control at the end of life, assisted suicide, psychedelic therapy for end-of-life anxiety, and other topics.

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