Shoshana Berger

BJ Miller, a palliative care physician, and Shoshana Berger, editorial director at IDEO, dive into the realities of facing death. They explore the distinctions between palliative and hospice care, and the importance of making an advance directive. The duo emphasizes balancing the pursuit of life with acceptance of mortality. They also touch on the benefits of psychedelic therapy for anxiety at the end of life and the need for open conversations about death, advocating for proactive planning to enrich the living experience.

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.

Palliative care doctor BJ Miller and IDEO's Global Editorial Director, Shoshana Berger, discuss their new book on living life and facing death. They share personal stories, talk about the dying process, and stress the importance of preparing for our final days.