Published Nov 7, 2013

Ira Byock — Contemplating Mortality

Explore the transformative power of confronting mortality with Ira Byock, as he shares touching stories and profound insights on how love, personal growth, and spirituality can deepen in life's final stages, redefining dying as a developmental stage rich with opportunity.

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Ira Byock — Contemplating Mortality

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Embracing Mortality

Embracing Life's Final Chapter

Profound Moments

Embracing Life's Complexity

Redefining End of Life

Embracing Wellness

Profound Reflections

The Four Things

Transforming End-of-Life Care

Love Defying Death

Confronting Mortality

Embracing Life's Complexity

Love's Eternal Promise

Evolving Perspectives

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Personal Relationships

Personal Growth

Embracing Mortality

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Evolving "Faith"

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Ira Byock — Contemplating Mortality

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Personal Relationships

Personal GrowthIra Byock explores how healing and wellness can coexist with terminal illness, offering a transformative perspective on dying. He shares stories that illustrate the potential for personal growth and fulfillment even in life's final stages.

Personal Growth

Embracing MortalityIra Byock, a leader in palliative care, redefines dying as a developmental stage rather than a medical failure. He shares insights on embracing the profound opportunities and inherent spirituality that arise at the end of life.

Embracing Mortality

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