A request for help prompted award-winning investigative journalist to reach out to his friend's friend– a woman who had chosen the exact time and date she planned to end her life. What followed evolved into a daily six-month long conversation that examined cultural language, personal agency and the right to die. In this episode, Dowie discusses how…

Some readers will begin contemplating mortality and documenting their life, death, and care wishes while their health is stable, perhaps sparked by a notable transition, loss, or another type of awakening. Others might feel motivated due to illness or the aging process. As your guide through this process, I aim to inspire you to acknowledge—and eve…

"In a world where we have managed to overcome many challenges using technology and medical advances, there are still some difficult things that just won’t go away. We have no cure for death...[and] no workarounds for daunting conversations. Whether we like it or not, sometimes we have to take a deep breath and get into a conversation that we might …

In this heartfelt episode, children's picture book author of "The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral" explores the difficult subject of losing a pet or loved one and the importance of saying goodbye with host Jade Adgate, a death midwife. Discover more about the author in our exclusive Proustian-themed Q&A, visit: h…

Hospice pioneer, EOL educator and author of "The Little Blue Book," Barbara Karnes has been helping caregivers walk through the process and sacredness of death for over four decades. Her library of booklets have become indispensable tools for families at time of need.Discover more about the author in our exclusive Proustian-themed Q&A,visit: https:…

Writer Erica Buist recounts the evolution of her book, This Party's Dead: Grief, Joy and Spilled Rum at the World's Death Festivals for Bevival's podcast host Jade Adgate, founder of The Farewell Library. Discover more about the author in our exclusive Proustian-themed Q&A, visit: https://bevival.com/exit-interview-discussions-on-life-and-death…

Mary-Frances O'Connor is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry who researches the physical and emotional responses to grief. According to O'Connor, a neuroscientist, grief is an immediate emotional state that knocks you off your feet like a wave. While grieving is a form of adaptive learning over time - a period when the brai…

As a trend journalist, Alix Strauss has always been on the cusp of culture change. After 20 years, her newly reissued book couldn't be more relevant. It's raw and real- replete with tales of sex, death and loneliness. Think Six Feet Under meets Sex in the City. Discover more about the author in our exclusive Proustian-themed Q&A, visit: https://bev…

In her highly personal, yet universally relatable book, Morris talks openly about loss, debilitating grief, relational healing and the process of writing it all down. Discover more about the author in our exclusive Proustian-themed Q&A, visit: https://bevival.com/exit-interview-discussions-on-life-and-death…

Key insights include: 1. **Death as a Teacher** Ostaseski stresses that death isn't just an event at the end of life but a constant presence that shapes our everyday experiences. He argues that by acknowledging death, we can approach life with more depth, authenticity, and awareness. 2. **Active Engagement with Life** He emphasizes the need for "ac…