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EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 43 MIN

Understanding Death & Dying

from Between You and Me · host Grace Becker and Alexa Sayler

In this deeply reflective episode, we explore one of life’s most universal, and often most avoided, topics: death and dying. What really happens as we approach the end of life? How does the body begin to shut down? What sensations or changes might occur, and is dying painful?Grace explores what happens to the body and mind as we approach death, from physical changes like decreased energy, appetite, and vital signs, to emotional shifts like withdrawal and altered perception. We also touch on what happens after death and whether dying is painful.Grace breaks down the psychological side of grief using the 5 Stages of Grief and the Dual Process Model, offering insight into how we process loss and prepare for the end, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.Whether you're coping with loss or facing your own questions about mortality, this episode offers compassionate, grounded guidance for navigating life’s final transition.Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23144-what-happens-when-you-dieEditor: BenIntro/Outro music: "Expensive" By Yarin PrimakSocial Media:Instagram @life.in.motion24TikTok @Life_in_motion24Email- [email protected] and listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify

In this deeply reflective episode, we explore one of life’s most universal, and often most avoided, topics: death and dying. What really happens as we approach the end of life? How does the body begin to shut down? What sensations or changes might occur, and is dying painful?Grace explores what happens to the body and mind as we approach death, from physical changes like decreased energy, appetite, and vital signs, to emotional shifts like withdrawal and altered perception. We also touch on what happens after death and whether dying is painful.Grace breaks down the psychological side of grief using the 5 Stages of Grief and the Dual Process Model, offering insight into how we process loss and prepare for the end, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.Whether you're coping with loss or facing your own questions about mortality, this episode offers compassionate, grounded guidance for navigating life’s final transition.Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/23144-what-happens-when-you-dieEditor: BenIntro/Outro music: "Expensive" By Yarin PrimakSocial Media:Instagram @life.in.motion24TikTok @Life_in_motion24Email- [email protected] and listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify

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