

069 - What Dying Can Teach Us About Living (with Dr. BJ Miller)
Aug 29, 2024
Dr. BJ Miller, a palliative care doctor, shares transformative insights on life and death rooted in his near-fatal experience. He emphasizes the importance of embracing mortality to enhance our appreciation for life. The conversation touches on normalizing grief through meaningful rituals and the significance of playfulness amidst serious subjects like aging. BJ advocates for a holistic view of health, contrasting compassionate care with conventional metrics, and encourages a shift in perspective around death to alleviate the pressure surrounding our final moments.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Confronting Mortality: Embracing Life's Impermanence
04:05 • 18min
Embracing Grief: A Path to Healing
22:29 • 5min
Finding Balance in Ambition
27:35 • 7min
The Power of Playfulness and Embracing Suffering
34:34 • 19min
Redefining Health: A Holistic Perspective on Well-Being
53:46 • 3min
Normalizing Death: Embracing Life's Journey
57:01 • 8min