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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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