Learning How To Live Through Death With BJ Miller, MD & Sonya Dolan of Mettle Health
In this enlightening episode of UNLOCKED host Phil Franks and guests, Sonya Dolan and BJ Miller, co-founders of Mettle Health, dive deep into the wildly misunderstood world of palliative care, grief, and the human experience of life and death.
They explore the five regrets of the dying, touching on the importance of living a life true to oneself and fully embracing all aspects of life. The conversation delves into the ways individuals can begin to engage with their own mortality, opening up about the role of grief in that process. Sonya and BJ emphasize that grief is not something to "get through" but a transformative journey of integrating loss into one's life, ultimately leading to personal growth and newfound perspectives on life and death.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Palliative care is about mitigating suffering and realizing joy, promoting quality of life irrespective of the outcome.
Life and death are entwined, and appreciating both is essential for a fulfilled life.
Learning to live with the hard emotions, including grief, is crucial for personal growth.
Grief is not something to "get through"; it's an ongoing journey of integrating loss into your life.
Embracing change and accepting the new version of yourself that emerges after loss can lead to personal growth and a deeper appreciation of life.
ABOUT BJ & SONYA:
BJ Miller is President & Counselor at Mettle Health, author, and renowned speaker. And is best known for his 2015 TED Talk, "What Really Matters at the End of Life" which has been viewed over 11million times.
You may have seen BJ as the subject of Netflix's Academy Award-nominated short documentary, End Game. Or, most recently, on LIMITLESS, where he helps Chris Hemsworth confront and accept his mortality. He also co-authored a book for approaching the end of life titled A Beginner’s Guide to the End. And wrote a chapter sharing his advice in Tim Ferriss' book Tools of Titans.
Sonya Dolan is Co-founder and director of operations at Mettle Health. Sonya came to work in the field of hospice and palliative care after the death of her mother. This loss and the experience of being a caregiver greatly influenced her career trajectory. Her work with hospice, coupled with caregiving for her mother and being a breast cancer survivor has given her a keen awareness of what the healthcare system provides and where it is lacking.
CONNECT WITH BJ & SONYA:
Mettle Health
https://mettlehealth.com/
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Interested in registering for the Mettle Method?
https://mettlehealth.com/curriculum
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https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Beginners-Guide-to-the-End/BJ-Miller/9781501157219
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-miller-md/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-dolan-36697631/
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