Dr. BJ Miller Part 1: Why Preparing for Death Helps You Live a Fuller Life

How do you think about death? Dr. BJ Miller is a palliative care physician who invites us to embrace dying not as a medical event, but rather as a universally shared life experience. In this episode, BJ explains why some people can die before they actually die, the problem with the West’s focus on illness rather than wellness, and why preparing for death helps you live a fuller life. Key takeaways: The myth of independence The importance of joy and compassion Why the fear of death can stop you from living