Episode 36: The realities of death with Shoshana Berger

It's time to confront one of life's most certain yet most avoided topics: the end of life. While death eventually greets us all, most of us skirt around the topic and what it means for us and our loved ones. In this illuminating conversation, we aim to demystify this phase of life and empower you to approach it with a sense of preparedness and dignity. Our guest, Shoshana Berger, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshanaberger/) serves as the Global Editorial Director at Ideo (https://www.ideo.com/) and brings a unique expertise to the table. She's worked on transformative projects with Zen Hospice (https://zencaregiving.org/) to improve end-of-life experiences and is also the co-author of the pivotal book 'A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death (https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-end-practical-advice-for-living-life-and-facing-death-shoshana-berger/6690808?ean=9781501157219)' with Dr. BJ Miller (https://www.ted.com/talks/bj_miller_what_really_matters_at_the_end_of_life?language=en). Together, we'll explore why people are so hesitant to talk about facing death, arm caregivers with essential knowledge for this stage, and discuss how to articulate your own wishes for this profound chapter of life. Show notes and transcript: https://reconsidering.org/episodes/36