How much would your life change if you embraced the concept that we will all die...but then got busy living with the gift of that perspective?
This week’s show addresses these ideas and embraces the idea of living our lives as if we were dying.
The entertainment world had two significant losses this spring with the deaths of Darcelle XV and Dame Edna Everage. Their lives were fascinating (including a child abducted by a koala!?) and well-lived and they will be missed by their fans. We also talk to Stevan Lemke about his fatigue to help...
A fungus called Candida auris is making the headlines recently...it can't turn us into zombies, but it is a very real threat. Listen to learn why and what you can do about it.
Should someone ever die alone? Learn about a growing movement to prevent it, and what you can do to be with someone during their last moments of living.
When faced with serious illness, dying, or death it is natural to want things that are impossible. This week we explore the elusive parts of life, the seemingly impossible aspects of living.
If you knew this would be your last good day with someone, or your own independence, would you do something different? Why wait? This episode is all about capturing those moments...and eating lots of pizza and ice cream!
A permanent reminder of our loved one, a tribute, the first outward marker of our grief journey, a conversation starter, similar to memorial jewelry. There are many reasons people chose to memorialize someone or something in a tattoo. Learn about the rich history of tattoos and why cancer survivors...
Serious illness can take so much from us. But does it have to take away intimacy and sexuality? Learn key attitudes and creative approaches in this episode!
We explore entheogens - sacred hallucinogenic drugs - to decrease fear and promote mindfulness, self-examination, joy and acceptance when facing terminal illness.
Stevan shares his experience after a lung transplant: complex medication regimen, immunosuppression, increased risk for skin cancer, and vital caregiver help.