Embracing the Mystery with Jeff Spiess, MD

from Lucid Cafe · host Wendy Halley

Research reveals that “the most common cause of death is being alive.” (I love that quote!) In this episode I have a lovely conversation with Dr Jeff Spiess about his work as a hospice physician and his new book, Dying with Ease: A Compassionate Guide to Making Wiser End of Life Decisions.In this episode, Jeff discusses:How working with the terminally ill inspired him to write his new bookHow dying conflicts with the American cultural worldviewWhy it’s important to die wellThe greatest gift you can give someone who’s dyingThe role of willpower at the end of lifePsilocybin studiesSpiritualityAtheismAssisted suicidePractical tips to prepare for end of lifeThe importance of communicationResources: The Conversation Project Death Cafe To learn more about Jeff Spiess, please visit his website Purchase a copy of Dying with Ease RIP Hank Wesselman: Listen to Wendy’s episode with Hank To contact Lucid Cafe host Wendy Halley, please visit her website ★ Support this podcast ★

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Dr Jeff Spiess is the perfect person to talk with about preparing for the end of life. He's cared for the seriously and terminally ill for over three decades, first as an oncologist, then as a hospice physician. But what’s more evident in this episode is that he truly cares. He wants all of us to know that learning how to die teaches us how to live.

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