DEAD Talks How to Live and Die: Lessons from a 27-Year Battle with Cancer (#153)
What does it mean to truly live — and to die with meaning?
This episode shares the extraordinary story of Lyon Herron, who lived with Gardner’s Syndrome and fought cancer for 27 years while embodying a powerful “live life to the fullest” mentality. His mother, Barbie Herron Conkling, reflects on how her son’s courage, humor, and resilience continue to inspire those who knew him.
Barbie opens up about honoring Lyon as a “living memorial,” sharing lessons he left behind about joy, legacy, and facing death without fear. This is a moving conversation about love, grief, and the powerful ways our lives can teach others how to both live and die.
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