Facing your Fear of Death & Living Fully with Julia de’Caneva

What if fear of death, anxiety about dying, or avoiding conversations about mortality are actually invitations from your brain to live more intentionally… and that facing this fear can teach you how to experience life fully?I’ve personally found that leaning into uncomfortable conversations about mortality has shifted how I show up in my relationships and daily life. And that's exactly what this conversation will dive into with Julia de’Caneva, a Life + Death Coach, UCLA Trained Mindfulness Facilitator, Certified Death Doula.🎙️ Episode 27: Facing your Fear of Death & Living Fully with Julia de’CanevaIf you’ve been searching for “how to overcome fear of death” or “living fully despite mortality,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 Why we struggle to talk about death as a society🧠 How fear of death influences our daily choices and habits🧠 Tools for living intentionally and embracing life fully🧠 How facing mortality rewires your brain to prioritize meaning over comfortWe also cover:🧠 Bio-individuality and personal strengths in navigating life transitions🧠 Mindfulness, meditation, and body-based practices for fear management🧠 The unique role of life + death coaching in cultivating resilience and presenceFear of death isn’t just existential; it’s deeply rooted in the brain’s threat and reward systems. In this neuroscience-driven episode, Julia de’Caneva and Alex explore why we avoid mortality conversations, how this avoidance shapes behavior, and how intentional practices can rewire your brain to live fully. Learn strategies to face death anxiety, prioritize meaningful experiences, and navigate life with courage and clarity. Perfect for listeners seeking practical, brain-based tools to reduce fear and embrace presence in everyday life.🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.Want more science-backed tools for rewiring your brain and transforming your life?• Follow Alex on Instagram @alex_nashton• Follow the show @mindovergreymatterpodcast• Explore more resources, workshops, and programs at www.alexnashton.comApply for 1:1 Coaching with Alex Join Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety🔗 Episode Resources:Follow Julia on Instagram hereEnd of Life Planning + Support for Young People/AYA CancerLearn more about Life + Death Coaching with JuliaKeywords: fear of death, how to overcome death anxiety, living fully despite mortality, intentional living, mindfulness for death anxiety, neuroscience of fear, life coaching for transitions, facing mortality, presence and mindfulness, brain rewiring for courage, life + death coaching, emotional resilience practices#FearOfDeath #DeathAnxiety #LivingFully #IntentionalLiving #MindfulnessForFear #NeuroscienceOfFear #LifeCoaching #FacingMortality #EmbraceLife #BrainRewiring #EmotionalResilience #LifeAndDeathCoaching #MindOverGreyMatter #ScienceBackedMindset