Dr. BJ Miller on Hospice, Palliative Care, and What the Dying Have to Teach the Living

I had such a great discussion with Dr. BJ Miller for this episode. BJ is a hospice and palliative care physician and he has worked with many patients who are seriously ill, or dying. He has such a unique and important perspective to share with us about death and about life, as well as practical information about palliative care, hospice, and navigating serious illness. I found him to be such a thoughtful guest. After you listen to our discussion, be sure to check out his TED talk—it’s a must-watch. Some topics BJ and I discuss include: What he feels death has to teach us about life; How his own injury and near-death experience changed his career trajectory and led him into medicine; What is palliative care, and how does it relate to hospice; Examples of how palliative care can be helpful; Why his book, A Beginner’s Guide to the End, has a chapter called “Love, Sex, and Relationships;” What to expect if you engage hospice; What is the ‘respite care’ benefit of hospice; and Services BJ is providing through Mettle Health to make palliative care more accessible to all. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Dr. BJ Miller. -=-=-=-=- Thank you sponsors & partners: Audible - Get a FREE audiobook and 30-day free trial: www.audibletrial.com/widowedparent BetterHelp - Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/widowedparent Blue Apron - Special offers for listeners of the podcast: jennylisk.com/blueapron Support the show: Patreon, Merch, and More -=-=-=-=-