B.J. Miller

B.J. Miller, a palliative-care physician and President at Mettle Health, redefines our approach to dying by advocating for a life-affirming perspective. He discusses the need for death education in schools, highlighting the importance of understanding mortality. The conversation contrasts dying in a hospital versus a compassionate hospice setting, emphasizing quality of life over aggressive treatment. Miller also reflects on personal resilience after trauma and the emotional complexities surrounding end-of-life care, promoting a dignified, authentic approach to death.

B.J. Miller, a renowned palliative care physician and advocate for a new perspective on death, shares transformative insights about dying. He challenges the prevailing medical ethos of prolonging life at all costs, advocating for open conversations about mortality instead. Miller emphasizes the emotional complexities of end-of-life care, urging society to embrace death as a natural part of life. Through personal anecdotes and a critique of current healthcare practices, he calls for a compassionate approach to dying that honors individual experiences.

Shoshana Berger and B.J. Miller discuss managing the end of life, including navigating hidden costs and emotions. They highlight the importance of healthcare directives, seeking second opinions, and exploring physician-assisted dying. They also touch on the power of humor in end-of-life care.