

AEWCH 286: HOW TO LIVE IN 2025: DIE with CAITLIN DOUGHTY
Jan 29, 2025
Caitlin Doughty, bestselling author and host of the Ask A Mortician YouTube channel, delves into profound themes of mortality and grief. She discusses how facing our fears about death can lead to personal growth and resilience. The importance of navigating grief, including complex familial relationships, is explored, alongside practical exercises like creating a 'loss list.' Doughty emphasizes that engaging with death not only heals but also enriches our appreciation of life, encouraging listeners to embrace mortality as a path to deeper emotional connections.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Embracing Mortality: Understanding Life Through Death
05:26 • 4min
Embracing Life Through Mortality
09:50 • 6min
Facing the Void: Embracing Fear and Mortality
16:14 • 30min
Confronting Fear: Death, Dissatisfaction, and Radical Protest
46:12 • 5min
Navigating Grief and Estrangement
51:32 • 6min
Embracing Death: A Path to Healing
57:08 • 31min
Navigating Life's Thresholds
01:28:03 • 11min