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Embracing the Mystery with Jeff Spiess, MD
Manage episode 323842190 series 3332173
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 book
- How dying conflicts with the American cultural worldview
- Why it’s important to die well
- The greatest gift you can give someone who’s dying
- The role of willpower at the end of life
- Psilocybin studies
- Spirituality
- Atheism
- Assisted suicide
- Practical tips to prepare for end of life
- The importance of communication
- Resources:
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 ★88 episodes
Manage episode 323842190 series 3332173
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 book
- How dying conflicts with the American cultural worldview
- Why it’s important to die well
- The greatest gift you can give someone who’s dying
- The role of willpower at the end of life
- Psilocybin studies
- Spirituality
- Atheism
- Assisted suicide
- Practical tips to prepare for end of life
- The importance of communication
- Resources:
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 ★88 episodes
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