The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast

Special: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Is Dying

Apr 15, 2025
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a pioneering psychiatrist renowned for her insights into death and dying, opens up about welcoming her own mortality and the profound lessons learned from patients. Mitch Albom, bestselling author of 'Tuesdays with Morrie,' discusses how death offers an opportunity for teaching enduring love. Together, they explore themes of resilience, the significance of human connections, and the transformative power found in facing life's inevitable challenges. Their heartfelt conversations delve into a celebration of life amidst the shadows of loss.
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ANECDOTE

Kubler-Ross's Personal Struggle With Death

  • Elisabeth Kubler-Ross suffered multiple debilitating health issues, including strokes and paralysis.
  • Despite her condition, she expressed mixed feelings about dying, sometimes wanting to live and sometimes ready to die.
ADVICE

Live Authentically and Say No

  • Do what feels right to you instead of conforming to expectations.
  • Learn to say no early to avoid unnecessary burdens in life.
INSIGHT

Dual Nature of Humanity

  • Every human contains the potential for both great cruelty and great kindness.
  • Extreme situations reveal the dual nature present in all of us.
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