Dying: A Lesson in Living

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Dying: A Lesson in Living focuses on one central question; When you may only have a little time left, what do you want?

Micah Truman


    • Feb 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Episode 8: Interview With Marianne Turnbull

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 32:07


    I first read about Marianne Turnbull when she was featured in a newspaper article addressing the Minnesota state legislature in support of a proposed bill allowing terminally ill patients the right to end their own lives, on their terms. Marianne has had advanced ovarian cancer for the last 4 and a half years, and as she will explain, it has been a long, tough road. In the interview, Marianne talks both about her journey, and what matters to her most in life.

    Episode 7: Interview With Keri Ann Pinkerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 26:22


    Keri Ann Pinkerman is a mother of 5, and had just completed an advanced degree in nursing in early 2019 when she was diagnosed with ALS. In this interview, Keri Ann talks honestly about what matters most to her when facing some of life's greatest challenges.

    Episode 6: Interview With Leman Northway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 31:37


    Leman Northway has nearly died 3 times in the last few years. In this interview, he talks about how to regain faith and hope when life deals a seemingly impossible hand.

    Episode 5: Interview With Caroline Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 40:38


    Caroline was 32, a published author, successful chef, and a married mother of 2 young boys when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. In this episode, Caroline talks about what it is like to be young, successful, and a busy parent of young children while at the same time facing a serious medical diagnosis.

    Episode 4: Interview With Melinda Welsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 38:33


    Melinda was told she had terminal cancer, and only had a year to live. Then, miraculously, she survived. Listen to her amazing story.

    Episode 3: Interview With Laura Puggina Pelosi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 40:38


    Laura was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2018. She talks to us about how to live a full, happy, and honest life, even when facing extraordinary challenges.

    Episode 2: Interview With Melody Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 16:37 Transcription Available


    Melody was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma. She tells us about what now matters most to her, and how she prioritizes her time.

    Episode 1: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 9:23


    Micah gives a 10 minute introduction to the new podcast, Dying: a Lesson in Living.

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