Laurie Rengel's Personal Story on End-of-Life Planning

Long before Laurie Rengel learned of her terminal cancer diagnosis, she had her end-of-life documents in order. Laurie talks about not only how important it is for everyone to get their end-of-life plans in order, but HOW she has done it. This episode was hosted and produced by Anne Morehouse, original music created and performed by Caileen Viehweg. 1:14 Laurie Rengel introduction 2:35 Laurie's medical history 9:21 The danger of online medical information 11:00 Laurie's renewed focus 15:00 Health care directive/will/end-of-life plans 16:20 Planning is freeing - why it's a relief 18:57 First bucket list - how to leave Rosenbauer America 19:40 Laurie's "Dead Book" 20:55 The most challenging part of planning 22:15 What makes this time a bit easier 26:35 Decluttering a home to sell 31:45 How friends/loved ones can help 36:25 Planning brings peace 38:00 Funeral planning 39:00 No Pink Flowers! 41:20 Avoiding regrets 43:13 Talk it through 44:56 Laurie's Advice: Free Yourself, DeClutter and Do the Paperwork