1KHO 448: Have We Removed the Greatest Teacher About How to Live? | Suzanne B. O'Brien, The Good Death

This is a must-listen-to episode!!! It's SO good and it will give you so much to ponder and talk about with others!! In this deeply moving episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Suzanne O'Brien, author of The Good Death: A Guide to Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. Suzanne, a registered nurse and death doula, offers a powerful, healing perspective on end-of-life care, emphasizing that death is not a medical event but a profoundly human experience. Through the lens of her expertise, Suzanne explores how we can reclaim the sacredness of dying, and the invaluable lessons it offers for living fully. She shares how, with the right knowledge and mindset, families can face death with peace and acceptance, avoiding regrets and embracing the opportunity for growth that end-of-life moments provide. Suzanne’s inspiring message encourages listeners to live each day with purpose, reflecting on the value of time and the importance of choosing to live fully—before we find ourselves looking back with regrets. This episode offers not just insights on how to support loved ones through the end of their journey, but also how to approach life itself with a heart full of gratitude, presence, and connection. A must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of both life and death, and how the two are inextricably linked. ** Get your copy of The Good Death here Learn more about Suzanne and all she has to offer here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices