Podcasts about Death with dignity

"De cómo empezamos" es el tercer capítulo de 'Cruce de caminos', de Depedro, una serie de colaboraciones con amigos músicos a lo largo de los años. Esta vez, Jairo llama a Xoel López y vuelven a cantar juntos para interpretar en directo "De cómo empezamos", una de las canciones de 'La increíble historia de un hombre bueno', su disco de 2013. Escuchamos también a Sufjan Stevens con "Death With Dignity", en versión demo con motivo del décimo aniversario de su álbum ‘Carrie & Lowell’, que se reedita el 30 de mayo.DEPEDRO, XOEL LÓPEZ - De Cómo Empezamos (Cruce de Caminos)XOEL LÓPEZ - Elevarte CaerREPION, SHEGO - El Día No Me DaSHEGO, AIKO EL GRUPO - Te MataréAIKO EL GRUPO - Niños Furbito, Niñas lo Que SeaSUFJAN STEVENS - Death With DignityNATALIE BERGMAN - GunslingerWILD BELLE - Giving Up On YouYUNGBLUD - Lovesick LullabyYUNGBLUD - TissuesTHE CURE - Close To Me (Arturo Valls)CAR SEAT HEADREST - The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That Man)FRANZ FERDINAND - This FireNIÑA COYOTE ETA CHICO TORNADO - AteaTHE WHITE STRIPES - Seven Nation ArmyTOPS - ICU2ALCALÁ NORTE - Los ChavalesEscuchar audio

In March of 2023, Eliana, Kenna Rose, Alyssa and Jenna investigated the topic of legalizing euthanasia, why it was morally and ethically wrong, etc. The reason we are reposting it in 2025 is because Illinois is on the cusp of making assisted suicide legal. Senate Bill 9 can be called for a vote any day on the State Senate floor, and if passed, will allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs for a patient to end their own life.… Continue Reading

Sarah and Beth explore the complex intersection of medicine, ethics, policy, culture, and personal autonomy surrounding physician-assisted death. They discuss the challenging terrain of end-of-life choices and examine how different countries approach this from a legal perspective. This conversation offers compassionate insight without easy answers about one of healthcare's most nuanced ethical frontiers. Topics Discussed Physician-Assisted Death Outside of Politics: How to Be Happy in Old Age Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe are celebrating SXSW 2025 with a feature length film and a narrative short that both deal with topics of death in a very different (and often hilarious) way.Dead Lover is a horror comedy that tells the story of a lonely gravedigger who stinks of dead people so badly, that she is willing to do anything in her power to have (and keep) a lover. We were joined by director/co-writer/actor Grace Glowicki and co-writer Ben Petrie, who describe their "downhill skiing" collaborative writing process, the story behind Grace's unique cockney accent, and as a married couple, where they keep the infamous shovel from the film. Out For Delivery is a short film about Joanna, who is suffering from a terminal illness and opts for assisted death, but her pursuit of a peaceful end-of-life experience is disrupted by unexpected complications. We were joined by director/writer (and return guest!) Chelsea Christer, and star of the film, Deanna Rooney, who explain the unifying connection of comedy, the downside of convenience culture, and their beautiful dynamic as working friends. Follow Dead Lover on IGFollow writer Ben Petrie on IGFollow Out For Delivery on IGFollow director Chelsea Christer on IGFollow actor Deanna Rooney on IGThis episode is co-hosted by John Wildman of Films Gone WildAudio produced by Jeff Hunt of Storied: SFSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 11 years, recorded 800+ episodes, and won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without your help! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

Come listen to a WUU service! Approaching the end of one's life presents challenges for both those with deeply held faith beliefs and those who do not hold such beliefs. We all desire death with dignity, but just what does that mean? As a volunteer and advocate for the organization Compassion and Choice, Dan knows what he wants that to mean for everyone in their own way. “In the end it is not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years.” - - Abraham Lincoln Dr. Daniel L. Cohen, MD (prefers “Dan”), is a member of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church in Alexandria, Virginia and also a volunteer advocate with Compassion and Choice, an organization committed to advancing the principle of “medical assistance in dying” as a benevolent and empathic option for individuals who are living in the terminal phase of terminal illnesses and who wish to receive this care. Dan is a pediatrician, hematologist/oncologist and medical executive who also served for nearly 30 years in the United States Air Force and the Department of Defense where he was the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Medical Director for the Military's TRICARE health plan providing care for over 9,000,000 service members, family members, retirees and spouses; soup to nuts! When Dan hosts services he likes to use illustrative stories that portray his personal witness to cultivate the themes and messages he wishes to convey and that align with Unitarian Universalist principles. Dr. Daniel Cohen & Suzanne Cleary Cohen, Guest Worship Leaders Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate Mike Walker, Introduction of Today's Topic & Guests Heidi Souza, Piano WUU Choir, directed by Chris Mooney, Music Director Liz Wiley, Worship Chair The YouTube version is here Thank you for listening. For more information about the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists, or to join us on Sunday mornings, visit www.wuu.org. Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #A-735438. All rights reserved.

78 MinutesSFWRadLib joined Pete to read and comment on the 1992 article "Death With Dignity" by William McCord, in which he argues for state-sponsored "voluntary" euthanasia.Mrs RadLibRadical Liberation on YouTubeStephen on TwitterPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

What is an end-of-life doula, and how do they support individuals and families in one of life's most challenging times? In my latest podcast episode, I had the honor of speaking with Anne from Red Door Doula, an end-of-life doula with a compassionate and deeply meaningful approach to supporting those facing their final chapter. We discuss how a doula provides emotional support, helps families prepare, and finds ways to make these moments as meaningful as possible. If you work in healthcare, mental health, or just want to better understand the role of a doula, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. #EndOfLifeCare #DoulaSupport #RedDoorDoula #MentalHealthAwareness #CompassionateCare #AMedicsMind #DignityAndHealing Visit Anne, here: https://reddoordoula.com/ Buy the A Medic's Mind Book: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ Buy Woven in War: ⁠Here⁠ Follow Me on Social Media: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AuthorMHeneghan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/amedicsmind⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theamedicsmindpod/⁠⁠ Email Me: ⁠⁠Info@amedicsmind.com⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.amedicsmind.com⁠⁠

Nadine will be long remembered as a true volunteer and servant, even while she herself had a journey of dementia. She was one of the clients of the Veranda Ministries and such a friend and treasure to everyone. But the best part of this story is listening to Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly share her bond with Nadine, as an advocate and doula. Relationship-based care was in full operation here, and there's no doubt that we all can learn from this example of love. Also shared in this episode is the unfolding horror story of Randy and his difficult passing while in an emergency room after his stay at a Geriatric psychiatry hospital. Mary Anne's outrage over his care (and lack there of) is the result of a dishartening and unfortunate common place experience of how dementia patients are treated in some medical facilities around the country. www.verandaministries.org

Facing a Difficult Choice: Death with Dignity and Dementia Death with dignity, also known as medical aid in dying, offers terminally ill individuals the right to control their end-of-life decisions. But what happens when dementia enters the equation? This episode tackles the complex ethical and legal challenges surrounding death with dignity for individuals with dementia. We'll explore: The challenges of cognitive decline: How does dementia impact a person's ability to make informed decisions about their own care? Advance directives: A voice for the future: Can these documents truly reflect a person's wishes in the later stages of dementia? Balancing autonomy and compassion: How do we navigate the ethical considerations of respecting a patient's choices while ensuring a humane and dignified death? Discover practical strategies to facilitate open communication with loved ones about end-of-life wishes. Join us as we delve into the medical, legal, and ethical complexities surrounding death with dignity and dementia. D. Liebhart is a nurse and writer. She writes (and sometimes lives) stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, where they learn that life is rarely predictable and answers to life's most complex questions are almost never black and white. House on Fire, her debut novel, was long-listed for the 2022 Petrichor Prize. Her essay Thalassophobia (a true account of a very out-of-the-ordinary honeymoon) won the 2021 Linda Julian Creative Nonfiction Prize from Emrys Journal

Read Ashley's work here: https://www.compactmag.com/.../assisted-dying-isnt-freedom/ https://unherd.com/.../assisted-dying-advocates-are.../   Welcome to today's episode of This Is Revolution, where we delve into the complex and often controversial topic of euthanasia. Known by terms such as "Death With Dignity" or "Medical Assistance in Dying" (MAID), euthanasia is increasingly presented as a humane option for those suffering from terminal illnesses or chronic conditions. But is it truly a compassionate choice, or does it mask a more troubling reality? Since Canada implemented the MAID program in 2016, there have been 44,958 deaths under the program, with 2022 alone accounting for 4% of all deaths in the country—a 31% increase from the previous year. This rise in MAID-related deaths has saved millions in healthcare costs, raising ethical questions about the role of euthanasia in society. Does it offer a dignified end for those who can no longer contribute economically, or is it a method of disposing of those deemed unproductive, such as the elderly and those with addiction issues?   The expansion of MAID to individuals with mental illness and even "mature minors" has sparked global debate. Critics warn of a slippery slope where euthanasia might be seen as a solution for those facing not only illness but also poverty and other social injustices. Our guest today, Professor Ashley Frawley, has written extensively on the subject. She highlights how some academic papers argue that MAID serves as "harm-reduction" in an unjust world with little chance of improvement, suggesting that allowing euthanasia in such cases might prevent further suffering.   A significant portion of the population seems to agree, with one-third of Canadians supporting MAID for individuals whose sole affliction is poverty. Is this a sign of a compassionate society, or are we edging toward a dystopian reality where economic productivity defines one's right to life? To explore these pressing questions, we are joined by Professor Ashley Frawley, who will help us navigate the ethical, social, and political implications of euthanasia. Please welcome Professor Ashley Frawley.   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Pascal Robert's Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/Pascal%20Robert

Celeste Lazaris joins Ane to share her views, experience, and advice on this subject. They talk about helping our clients to know and understand when the time is right, to make a decision based on the animal in their care instead of their own grief and fear. They also talk about how we can support and council them in our role as rehabilitation therapists Learn more about Celeste Leilani Lazaris: https://www.balancethroughmovementmethod.com/about  Learn more about The Vet Rehab Summit: https://vetrehabsummit.com/ Learn more about CuraCore: https://curacore.org/vet/  To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

We're honored to share a deeply moving story of love and loss with Gabby Wadsworth. You may remember her from Episode 104, where she shared her journey of leaving the Mormon Church. If her strength and resilience touched you then, this episode will resonate even more deeply.This episode focuses on her husband Colten Wadsworth, who battled cancer for 3.5 years. Gabby opens up about Colten's fight, their life together during those challenging times, and her journey through the profound grief of losing him. Her wisdom and strength in the face of such loss are deeply moving and inspiring.Join us as we listen to Gabby's heartfelt narrative, honoring Colten's life and their enduring love. Through their story, we hope to offer support and empower you to see and experience death and grief in a new way—embracing both life and death more fully.If Gabby and Colten's story moves you as much as it has us, please share this episode with your friends and family.Episodes Referenced:Leaving the Mormon Church with Gabby WadsworthExperiencing Grief with Grief Therapist Litsa WilliamsDeath: The Ultimate Life Coach with Death Doula Jill McClennenMicrodosing and Earth Medicine with Liz BowdenRetelling the History of Psychedelic MushroomsSupport the Show.Join the ~*Dream Team*~ to support the podcast!Follow @howthewiseonegrows and @hollyzajur on Instagram for more and check out more offerings online.Episode sponsored by Connect Wellness. Connect Wellness empowers people with tools to connect with themselves, others, and the present moment.Be wise-- sign up to be the first to know what's next!

Death with dignity, also known as medical aid in dying, offers terminally ill individuals the right to control their end-of-life decisions. But what happens when dementia enters the equation? This episode tackles the complex ethical and legal challenges surrounding death with dignity for individuals with dementia. We'll explore: The challenges of cognitive decline: How does dementia impact a person's ability to make informed decisions about their own care? Advance directives: A voice for the future: Can these documents truly reflect a person's wishes in the later stages of dementia? Balancing autonomy and compassion: How do we navigate the ethical considerations of respecting a patient's choices while ensuring a humane and dignified death? Discover practical strategies to facilitate open communication with loved ones about end-of-life wishes. Join us as we delve into the medical, legal, and ethical complexities surrounding death with dignity and dementia. Our Guest: D. Liebhart is a nurse and writer. She writes (and sometimes lives) stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, where they learn that life is rarely predictable and answers to life's most complex questions are almost never black and white. House on Fire, her debut novel, was long-listed for the 2022 Petrichor Prize. Her essay Thalassophobia (a true account of a very out-of-the-ordinary honeymoon) won the 2021 Linda Julian Creative Nonfiction Prize from Emrys Journal and is now available on her website.

Facing a Difficult Choice: Death with Dignity and Dementia Death with dignity, also known as medical aid in dying, offers terminally ill individuals the right to control their end-of-life decisions. But what happens when dementia enters the equation? This episode tackles the complex ethical and legal challenges surrounding death with dignity for individuals with dementia. We'll explore: The challenges of cognitive decline: How does dementia impact a person's ability to make informed decisions about their own care? Advance directives: A voice for the future: Can these documents truly reflect a person's wishes in the later stages of dementia? Balancing autonomy and compassion: How do we navigate the ethical considerations of respecting a patient's choices while ensuring a humane and dignified death? Discover practical strategies to facilitate open communication with loved ones about end-of-life wishes. Join us as we delve into the medical, legal, and ethical complexities surrounding death with dignity and dementia. Our Guest: D. Liebhart is a nurse and writer. She writes (and sometimes lives) stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, where they learn that life is rarely predictable and answers to life's most complex questions are almost never black and white. House on Fire, her debut novel, was long-listed for the 2022 Petrichor Prize. Her essay Thalassophobia (a true account of a very out-of-the-ordinary honeymoon) won the 2021 Linda Julian Creative Nonfiction Prize from Emrys Journal and is now available on her website. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: What Is Death Positivity? The Heart of Caring - Dementia & Hospice ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please Support Our Sponsors So We Can Continue To Bring The Show to You For Free ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com

Special note from The Idiots- Be advised there is a bit of a trigger warning for this episode. The Idiots stand by this episode and do believe it may be the most important episode we have done.  Every dog owner has one day that is always going to be worse than any others. Any dog owner that has gone through this knows how horrible it is. With this in mind, it's very difficult to make the decision to say goodbye. The Idiots are joined by Dr. Penny, a euthanasia expert, and discuss the ironic piece that the most care and love anyone can do is making the right call to send your furry companion across the Rainbow Bridge. They discuss how to know when the time is right, and put different spins on the topic to let you know that you're absolutely doing the right thing. They still try to keep levity on a topic that is hard to cover.

In this episode of The Broken Pack™: Stories of Adult Sibling Loss , author Steven Petrow joins Dr. Dean to discuss various aspects of sibling loss, grief, and medical aid in dying. He shares his personal experiences with losing his sister, Julie, to a six-year ovarian cancer experience, navigating his responses to her choice, and their perspectives on end-of-life choices. The conversation highlights the importance of privacy, listening, and respecting the wishes of cancer patients and etiquette in both grief and cancer. Steven Petrow also shares Julie's voice and hopes for  expanding access to medical aid in dying for terminally ill individuals. This episode also sheds light on the unique dynamics of sibling relationships and their influence on individuals' identity and well-being.Content warning: This episode discusses Medical Aid in Dying.Links Mention and  Other Related Links:Clearity Foundation - https://www.clearityfoundation.org - An organization that Julie, Steven, and their family found support from. Clearity supports people with ovarian cancer and their families.Empathy Cards (some may be snarky, others are not, sibling loss ones support The Broken Pack™)- https://tinyurl.com/34ab2js8FAQ on MAiD- https://www.compassionandchoices.org/resource/frequently-asked-questions/Steven's articles on Julie & on MAiDhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/28/opinion/medical-aid-death-choice.htmlNPR Article on Steven learning to understand Julie's choice- https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/02/25/1233668101/medical-aid-in-dying-cancer-painSteven's website: https://stevenpetrow.comSteven's article on cancer etiquette - https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/steven-petrow-cancer-etiquette/Support the showIf you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com. Please like, subscribe, and share! Please follow us on social media:Facebook: @BrokenPackInstagram: @thebrokenpack TikTok: @the_broken_packYouTube: @thebrokenpackSign-up for Wild Grief™, our newsletter: https://thebrokenpack.com/newsletter Thank you!Angela M. Dean, PsyD, FTCredits:The Broken Pack™ Podcast is produced by 27 Elephants Media"If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" © ℗ 2023, 2024 Written by Joe Mylward and Brian Dean Performed by Fuji Sounds (feat. MYLWD.) Licensed for use by The Broken Pack™

The Serendipity Sessions returns again! ***SPOILER ALERT: If you are reading/watching "Three Body Problem" and don't want any spoilers, do not listen to these 5 minutes of the podcast: 5:00 — 10:00. The Serendipity Sessions was designed to be a stream-of-consciousness series so we can stumble upon moments of divine inspiration and clarity without planning anything in advance. In that spirit, we invite you to simply hit play and explore these topics in real-time alongside us. But if you'd like a teaser of what we cover in this episode, here are some hints:Statistically, aliens should exist somewhere out there. So...where are they?The world's top minds are having meetings to inform "regular people" about the reality of extraterrestrial life.Why humans (or any living beings) might be hostile by nature."Woke" people are more likely to be unhappy. Normalize changing your mind!Biden vs. Trump blah blah blah. Politics matter. But, dear god, it's exhausting.Megan wants to be an uncle.Will euthanasia become a more accessible option?Is QAnon still a thing?Candace Owens is going through a rebrand - and people are falling for it.How to get a gay Trump supporter to take their shirt off. "When knowledge exceeds understanding it becomes imagination." - Mami Onami Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Three Body Problem (book link and Netflix show link)Fermi Paradox (wikipedia link)Dark Forest Theory (wikipedia link)Elroy Spacely, alien/UFO expert (website link)The Sol Foundation (website link)Study: Woke people are more likely to be unhappy (article link)Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and The Lark (book link)About The Serendipity Sessions:We began The Serendipity Sessions as a series in the Clairannoyance podcast so we could have real-time unscripted conversations. Unlike our subject-specific deep dives and guest interview episodes, The Serendipity Sessions is a raw reflection of the genuine bond we share. We have no rules and no episode notes in advance, just a free-flowing exchange of thoughts and emotions. It's an exploration of the outer banks of consciousness where untamed treasures are hidden away. We believe one sudden insight can hold immense value, far beyond most meticulously planned discussions. Each session is a unique encounter with chance as we defy routine and enjoy a spontaneous dance with spirituality. We aim to keep these episodes as evergreen as possible, so you can find your way here whenever you need to. And hopefully, you'll encounter pieces of yourself every time you join us.*******************************P.S. Rate us 5 stars please and leave us a review! It helps so much!P.P.S. Get Ryan's new business astrology calendar & join the membership: BizmosCEO.com*******************************Podcast & Host Resources:Clairannoyance InstagramClairannoyance TikTokClairannoyance WebsiteMegan's InstagramMegan's TikTokMegan's WebsiteRyan's InstagramRyan's TikTokRyan's Website

4/1/24: Sen. Jo Comerford on Death with Dignity & prohibiting Native people's images as mascots. POP goes Northampton's Main Street Redesign with Mayor GL Sciarra. Monte Dukes it out on baseball. Megan Zinn with Ilyon Woo: "Master-Slave, Husband-Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom."

In the Intro to this episode, you'll hear Steven Petrow talking about his sister Julie Petrow's death last June 2023. After years of battling ovarian cancer, Julie, Steven's five-years-younger little sister, chose to die in her New Jersey home by drinking a lethal cocktail. She was surrounded by her family. And it was legal. She used a procedure called MAID or medical aid in dying, which is now legal in 10 states in the U.S. plus the district of Columbia.But before she died, she made Steven, who is a bestselling author and a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, promise to write about how she chose to die, in order to raise awareness around MAID, a practice that many people don't know about, or don't understand, even though it was first legalized in Oregon, almost 30 years ago. So Steven did, publishing an essay about Julie and her decision in The New York Times a few months ago. It got a huge reception with over 600 comments on the NYT's site. In this episode, Steven explains more: What the term medical aid in dying means and what it is exactly (it used to be called physician assisted suicide, but a physician is NOT present)Why he thinks only 9,000 people have availed themselves of the procedure since it first became legalizedWhy it's mostly used by educated whites (for one thing, the cocktail of lethal drugs cost $700 to $900 and is NOT reimbursable)This is simply a fascinating episode and Steven is a lovely guest, eloquent, respectful, and informed. It was such a pleasure to have him back on the show. As always, see below for links to his articles and books, including the NYT article, and a link to the first time he was on the show almost three years ago.   //////////Don't miss Debbie's Behind The Scenes essay on Substack accompanying every episode of the podcast. ////////// Mentioned in this episode or useful:Steven Petrow's websiteI Promised My Sister I Would Write About How She Chose to Die by Steven Petrow (New York Times, Dec. 28, 2024)A cancer patient had decided how to die. Here's what I learned from her.  by Steven Petrow (Washington Post, Feb. 18, 2024)NPR podcast with Steven Petrow about MAID  (Feb. 22, 2024)He didn't want his sister to die. But her suffering helped him understand her choice (NPR, Feb. 25, 2024)How Aid in Dying Became Medical, Not Moral by Rachel E. Gross (New York Times, Oct. 24, 2023)At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (Grand Central Life & Style; February 2018)States Where Medical Aid in Dying is Authorized[B]OLD AGE Podcast S3E24 - Steven Petrow on the Stupid Things He Won't Do When He Gets OldStupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old: A Highly Judgmental, Unapologetically Honest Accounting of All the Things Our Elders Are Doing Wrong by Steven Petrow (Citadel; June 29, 2021)Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Del. Patrick Hope's (D-Arlington) proposed ‘Death with Dignity' bill that would allow terminally ill adults to request an end to their life died in the House on Feb 13. The bill, HB 858, had narrowly passed the Health and Human Services Committee in a 12-10 vote, with all Democrats voting in favor and Republicans against before being passed by indefinitely in the House, effectively killing it “Don't call it ‘suicide' because there are people that want to live but because of their condition, because they are so terminal and suffering, they want to have control over their illness,” Hope said in defense...Article LinkSupport the show

Rabbi Shira and Hanna help a listener who wants to know what Judaism says about choice when it comes to the end of life. What are the Jewish ethics around medical aid in dying? And is there a Jewish value in suffering? More at Chutzpod.com

This week I am reading from Dr. Raymond Moody and Paul Perry's book 'Proof of Life after Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife'.A groundbreaking book that combines nearly fifty years of afterlife and near-death experience research to provide proof of the existence of the soul and life after death from psychiatrist and bestselling author of Life After Life, Dr. Raymond Moody and New York Times bestselling author Paul Perry.After spending nearly five decades studying near-death experiences, Dr. Raymond Moody finally has the answer to humanity's most pressing question: What happens when we die?In Proof of Life After Life, Moody and coauthor Paul Perry reveal that consciousness survives after the death of the body. Featuring in-depth case studies, the latest research, and eye-opening interviews with experts, Proof explores everything from common paranormal signs to shared-death experiences, and much more.BioRaymond MoodyRaymond Moody, M.D., Ph.D. is the bestselling author of eleven books which have sold over 20 million copies. His seminal work, Life After Life, has completely changed the way we view death and dying and has sold over 13 million copies worldwide. His latest book is GLIMPSES OF ETERNITY: Sharing a Loved One's Passage from this Life to the Next. Dr. Moody has enlightened and entertained audiences all over the world for over three decades. He lectures on such topics as: Near Death Experiences, Death With Dignity, Life After Loss, Surviving Grief & Finding Hope, Reunions: Visionary Encounters With Departed Loved Ones, The Healing Power of Humor, The Loss of Children, The Logic of Nonsense, and Catastrophic Tragedies & Events causing collective grief response.Dr. Moody received his medical degree from the College of Georgia and his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Virginia where he also received his M.A. and B.A.He is the recipient of many awards including the World Humanitarian Award and a bronze medal in the Human Relations category at the New York Film Festival for the movie version of Life After Life.Dr. Moody is a frequent media guest and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show three times, as well as on hundreds of other local and nationally syndicated programs such as MSNBC: Grief Recovery, Today, ABC's Turning Point, and hundreds more.Paul PerryPaul Perry is the co-author of four New York Times bestsellers, including Saved by the Light (which was made into a popular movie) and Evidence of the Afterlife. He has co-authored five books with Dr. Raymond Moody, including a memoir Paranormal, due to be published in February 2012. His books have been published in more than 30 languages around the world.Paul is also a documentary filmmaker whose work has appeared on worldwide television. His best known film, Jesus, the Lost Years was first the subject of a book he wrote for Random House, which follows the trail believed to be used by the Holy Family as they fled into Egypt to escape the murderous soldiers of King Herod. He has produced and directed several other films, including one on 18th Century piracy in Madagascar that aired on History Channel in 2011. His most recent work, Afterlife, explores mankind's most nagging question, What happens when we die? This and other questions about the Afterlife are scientifically explored through modern research into near-death experiences. Through interviews with noted researchers Raymond Moody, MD, PhD, and Jeffrey Long, MD, this documentary explores the evidence of the afterlife using insightful interviews with researchers, emotional case studies, and crisply done re-creations.Amazon link http://tinyurl.com/bddwdh6zhttps://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

Actor Kevin James Speaks Up for Disabled People, Says Only God Should Decide When Life EndsLifeNews.com, By Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, on Jan 25, 2024https://www.lifenews.com/2024/01/25/actor-kevin-james-speaks-up-for-disabled-people-says-only-god-should-decide-when-life-ends/A discussion prompted by actor Kevin James' stance on end-of-life autonomy, particularly in light of the infamous Terry Schiavo case. James advocates for God as the sole determinant of when a person's life ends, reflecting a traditional religious view. However, his position clashes with evolving societal norms that prioritize individual decision-making and compassionate choices in matters of life support and end-of-life care. The panel scrutinizes James' stance, highlighting the outdated and potentially dangerous implications of imposing religious beliefs on medical decisions.Phoebe shares her perspective as someone who remembers the Terry Schiavo case being sensationalized in the media, viewing it as emblematic of the intersection between religious conservatism and medical ethics. She questions the relevance of reviving such a dated case and criticizes the politicization and sensationalism surrounding it.Infidel64 adds depth to the discussion by highlighting the complexities of religious beliefs, particularly within the context of Catholicism's stance on suicide and martyrdom. He emphasizes the importance of personal autonomy in medical decision-making and advocates for a society that protects the rights of individuals, including the option of euthanasia for those who choose it.The panel also discusses the significance of advanced directives, emphasizing the importance of proactive planning for end-of-life care. They stress the need for open conversations about death and medical preferences among loved ones and advocate for legal mechanisms that uphold individual autonomy in healthcare decisions.Ultimately, the discussion underscores the importance of respecting personal autonomy and diverse perspectives in navigating complex ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life care.The Non-Prophets Episode 23.06.1 on February 12, 2024 with Kelley Laughlin, Phoebe Rose, Blatant Atheist, and Infidel64.

11 states across the country have dignity in dying laws which allow those facing the end of their lives to take control over their time and manner of their death. It's a controversial movement, but one a Virginia Congresswoman is personally connected to. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.

This week I am talking to Dr. Raymond Moody and Paul Perry about their book 'Proof of Life after Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife'.A groundbreaking book that combines nearly fifty years of afterlife and near-death experience research to provide proof of the existence of the soul and life after death from psychiatrist and bestselling author of Life After Life, Dr. Raymond Moody and New York Times bestselling author Paul Perry.After spending nearly five decades studying near-death experiences, Dr. Raymond Moody finally has the answer to humanity's most pressing question: What happens when we die?In Proof of Life After Life, Moody and coauthor Paul Perry reveal that consciousness survives after the death of the body. Featuring in-depth case studies, the latest research, and eye-opening interviews with experts, Proof explores everything from common paranormal signs to shared-death experiences, and much more.BioRaymond MoodyRaymond Moody, M.D., Ph.D. is the bestselling author of eleven books which have sold over 20 million copies. His seminal work, Life After Life, has completely changed the way we view death and dying and has sold over 13 million copies worldwide. His latest book is GLIMPSES OF ETERNITY: Sharing a Loved One's Passage from this Life to the Next. Dr. Moody has enlightened and entertained audiences all over the world for over three decades. He lectures on such topics as: Near Death Experiences, Death With Dignity, Life After Loss, Surviving Grief & Finding Hope, Reunions: Visionary Encounters With Departed Loved Ones, The Healing Power of Humor, The Loss of Children, The Logic of Nonsense, and Catastrophic Tragedies & Events causing collective grief response.Dr. Moody received his medical degree from the College of Georgia and his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Virginia where he also received his M.A. and B.A.He is the recipient of many awards including the World Humanitarian Award and a bronze medal in the Human Relations category at the New York Film Festival for the movie version of Life After Life.Dr. Moody is a frequent media guest and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show three times, as well as on hundreds of other local and nationally syndicated programs such as MSNBC: Grief Recovery, Today, ABC's Turning Point, and hundreds more.Paul PerryPaul Perry is the co-author of four New York Times bestsellers, including Saved by the Light (which was made into a popular movie) and Evidence of the Afterlife. He has co-authored five books with Dr. Raymond Moody, including a memoir Paranormal, due to be published in February 2012. His books have been published in more than 30 languages around the world.Paul is also a documentary filmmaker whose work has appeared on worldwide television. His best known film, Jesus, the Lost Years was first the subject of a book he wrote for Random House, which follows the trail believed to be used by the Holy Family as they fled into Egypt to escape the murderous soldiers of King Herod. He has produced and directed several other films, including one on 18th Century piracy in Madagascar that aired on History Channel in 2011. His most recent work, Afterlife, explores mankind's most nagging question, What happens when we die? This and other questions about the Afterlife are scientifically explored through modern research into near-death experiences. Through interviews with noted researchers Raymond Moody, MD, PhD, and Jeffrey Long, MD, this documentary explores the evidence of the afterlife using insightful interviews with researchers, emotional case studies, and crisply done re-creations.Amazon link http://tinyurl.com/bddwdh6zhttps://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: 2022 (and All Time) Posts by Pingback Count, published by Raemon on December 17, 2023 on LessWrong. For the past couple years I've wished LessWrong had a "sort posts by number of pingbacks, or, ideally, by total karma of pingbacks". I particularly wished for this during the Annual Review, where "which posts got cited the most?" seemed like a useful thing to track for potential hidden gems. We still haven't built a full-fledged feature for this, but I just ran a query against the database, and made it into a spreadsheet, which you can view here: LessWrong 2022 Posts by Pingbacks Here are the top 100 posts, sorted by Total Pingback Karma Title/Link Post Karma Pingback Count Total Pingback Karma Avg Pingback Karma AGI Ruin: A List of Lethalities 870 158 12,484 79 MIRI announces new "Death With Dignity" strategy 334 73 8,134 111 A central AI alignment problem: capabilities generalization, and the sharp left turn 273 96 7,704 80 Simulators 612 127 7,699 61 Without specific countermeasures, the easiest path to transformative AI likely leads to AI takeover 367 83 5,123 62 Reward is not the optimization target 341 62 4,493 72 A Mechanistic Interpretability Analysis of Grokking 367 48 3,450 72 How To Go From Interpretability To Alignment: Just Retarget The Search 167 45 3,374 75 On how various plans miss the hard bits of the alignment challenge 292 40 3,288 82 [Intro to brain-like-AGI safety] 3. Two subsystems: Learning & Steering 79 36 3,023 84 How likely is deceptive alignment? 101 47 2,907 62 The shard theory of human values 238 42 2,843 68 Mysteries of mode collapse 279 32 2,842 89 [Intro to brain-like-AGI safety] 2. "Learning from scratch" in the brain 57 30 2,731 91 Why Agent Foundations? An Overly Abstract Explanation 285 42 2,730 65 A Longlist of Theories of Impact for Interpretability 124 26 2,589 100 How might we align transformative AI if it's developed very soon? 136 32 2,351 73 A transparency and interpretability tech tree 148 31 2,343 76 Discovering Language Model Behaviors with Model-Written Evaluations 100 19 2,336 123 A note about differential technological development 185 20 2,270 114 Causal Scrubbing: a method for rigorously testing interpretability hypotheses [Redwood Research] 195 35 2,267 65 Supervise Process, not Outcomes 132 25 2,262 90 Shard Theory: An Overview 157 28 2,019 72 Epistemological Vigilance for Alignment 61 21 2,008 96 A shot at the diamond-alignment problem 92 23 1,848 80 Where I agree and disagree with Eliezer 862 27 1,836 68 Brain Efficiency: Much More than You Wanted to Know 201 27 1,807 67 Refine: An Incubator for Conceptual Alignment Research Bets 143 21 1,793 85 Externalized reasoning oversight: a research direction for language model alignment 117 28 1,788 64 Humans provide an untapped wealth of evidence about alignment 186 19 1,647 87 Six Dimensions of Operational Adequacy in AGI Projects 298 20 1,607 80 How "Discovering Latent Knowledge in Language Models Without Supervision" Fits Into a Broader Alignment Scheme 240 16 1,575 98 Godzilla Strategies 137 17 1,573 93 (My understanding of) What Everyone in Technical Alignment is Doing and Why 411 23 1,530 67 Two-year update on my personal AI timelines 287 18 1,530 85 [Intro to brain-like-AGI safety] 15. Conclusion: Open problems, how to help, AMA 90 16 1,482 93 [Intro to brain-like-AGI safety] 6. Big picture of motivation, decision-making, and RL 66 25 1,460 58 Human values & biases are inaccessible to the genome 90 14 1,450 104 You Are Not Measuring What You Think You Are Measuring 350 21 1,449 69 Open Problems in AI X-Risk [PAIS #5] 59 14 1,446 103 [Intro to brain-like-AGI safety] 1. What's the problem & Why work on it now? 146 25 1,407 56 Conditioning Generative Models 24 11 1,362 124 Conjecture: Internal Infohazard Policy 132 14 1,340 96 A challenge for AGI organizations, and a ch...

The Left of Lansing Friday Short this week applauds a trio of state Senate Democrats (Mary Cavenagh of Redford Twp., Kevin Hertel of St. Clair Shores, and Veronica Klinefelt of Eastpoint) for introducing the Death with Dignity Act.  If passed, Michigan would become the 11th state to grant terminally ill patients the power to make their own end-of-life decisions. Since the legislative calendar is finished for the rest of this year, the bills will have to wait until next year. But it ought to pass in bipartisan fashion. It's about personal freedom, and it's about compassion. Thanks for listening. --Pat leftoflansing@gmail.com  leftoflansing.com

 The episode discussed on today's Sound Judgment is Near Death: Death Party. Near Death is a Dying For Media production with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.Nikki Boyer's takeawaysThese are the takeaways from the end of the episode. For more takeaways from all of our guests, subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter and visit our blog.  Nikki loves having uncomfortable conversations. She'll ask almost anything, and she'll share herself in order to create a welcoming, inviting environment. The result: healing conversations about the things that matter most. It takes a lot of character to admit to the obstacles that stand in our way of doing our best, most honest work. For Nikki, the obstacle was her mindset: Before podcasting, she was an actress, a voice-over artist, and a TV personality. And, she says, she  was always seeking attention. Creating Dying for Sex changed all that. Now, she says, “I have this person's story to tell and I can't wait to share it with you.” She's no longer chasing the spotlight, but giving a gift. One thing Nikki has learned from doing podcasts about death? A lot of people wait to give themselves permission to do the thing they really want to be doing. And in the end, they regret having put it off. If there's a project you've been putting off, don't wait any longer. Give yourself permission and jump in.Near Death: CreditsNikki Boyer: Dying for Media CEO and cofounder and host, Near DeathKevin Sabbe: Dying For Media cofounder and executive producer, Near DeathReverend Peggy: cohost and executive producerKatie Amanda Keane: producer/writerTommy Fields: head of audioNikki BoyerNikki Boyer is the founder and CEO of Dying For Media and a three-time Emmy® award-winning TV host, producer, actress and podcaster. She created, hosted, and is executive producer of the breakout Wondery podcast, “Dying for Sex,” which won the 2021 Ambie Award for Podcast of the Year — and was named one of Apple's favorite podcasts of 2020.In the midst of the global pandemic, Nikki hosted nearly 200 episodes of Wondery's “The Daily Smile,” a podcast about good news, and recently launched “Call Me Curious” via Wondery+, a lighthearted investigative series that delves into offbeat topics. Nikki cohosts the popular weekly podcast, “Straight Talk with Ross Mathews,” which recently recorded its 400th episode. Nikki cohosted the 2021 Ambie Awards show and was a regular guest contributor to The Wendy Williams Show for over eight seasons. She has appeared on virtually every major television talk show, most recently as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, supporting the launch of “Call Me Curious.” Along with Kevin Sabbe, she co-created and was co-executive producer of Step Girlfriends, a television concept based on her real life, optioned by CBS Studios. Nikki made her mark hosting Yahoo!'s ultra-popular Daytime in No Time, where she was the most watched host on the internet during the series' five-year run. Follow Nikki Boyer: www.dyingformedia.comwww.nikkiboyer.comInstagram: @nikkiboyer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-boyer-6873b847/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsnikkiboyer If you liked this episode, you'll love: Sound Judgment Season 2/Episode 10: How to Tell the Truth: The Art of Memoir with Dana BlackSound Judgment Season 2/Episode 2: Standing Ovation Host Jay Baer: How to Craft a Million-Dollar StorySound Judgment Season 1/Episode 8: How Top Hosts Hook Listeners in 60 Seconds or Less We need your support! Please give Sound Judgment a five-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. We're grateful.The Sound Judgment team is: Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirCover art by Sarah EdgellSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLCContact UsTo contact us with questions, collaborations, media interviews, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, write to us at allies@podcastallies.com. We encourage your voice memos! Click the microphone icon at soundjudgmentpodcast.com. To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show: Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter, about creative choices in audio storytellingSound Judgment websiteElaine's LinkedInElaine's FacebookSound Judgment Instagramhttp://podcastallies.com  Podcast Allies is a boutique production and consulting company making magical podcasts for NGOs and nonprofits, higher ed, and media organizations. 

***Wishing an impactful Rosh Hashanah to my Jewish Fundie Friends out there!***For those of you who aren't familiar, Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world, and marks the beginning of the 'Days of Awe,' a 10-day period of introspection & repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement (this specific definition comes from the History Channel).Thank you for supporting the show and my channel!-Sydney________________________________________________________________________________“Let's Talk” Live Call-In Show (From Skeptic Haven) feat. Aron Ra: “Death with Dignity: Is it Pro Life?”This episode is the audio from a livestream conducted on Sunday, August 20th at 7pm CST on the YouTube Channel “Skeptic Haven.”Co-Hosts Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. and Aron Ra accept live phone calls from listeners regarding the topic of “Death with Dignity,” and the right to decide when you go. Is offering people the right to choose their own death (as well as the escape from suffering the effects of their terminal illness) pro life? Or is it the opposite?Check out the original livestream here, and subscribe to Skeptic Haven for more awesome Humanist content, almost every day of the week:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl7jPs0y-OU&t=5781sAron Ra: Website: https://www.aronra.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aronra___________________________________________________________Find this episode, and others here:Website:www.growingupfundiepodcast.comSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKSApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundiePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjrBuzzsprout Subscriptions:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908164/supporters/newYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkADiscord:https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowingUpFundie/More about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.sydneydavisjrjr.comThink you might make a great guest, or know someone who would be?Apply for yourself, or nominate someone here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1Support the show

Between the years of 1990 and 1999, Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisted as many as 130 people to end their lives. Dr. Kevorkian was a staunch supporter of physician-assisted death and was willing to push the ethical, moral, and legal boundaries of medicine in order to fulfill his mission.  Today, in part 1 of our series on Dr. Jack Kevorkian Ashley and Sara will discuss the history of physician-assisted death, ethical considerations and controversy surrounding the Death With Dignity movement in the United States, and Dr. Kevorkian's early life including the events that led to the development of his “death machine”, the Mercitron. If you are enjoying Don't Look Under the Med, please help us out and leave a five-star review! And make sure you follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode! Articles: CNN- Physician-Assisted Suicide Fast Facts, by CNN Editorial Research Staff Death With Dignity - Medical Aid in Dying As And End-Of-Life Option Offers Death With Dignity, by Chris Haring TMZ- Zac Bagans: I Bought Dr. Kevorkian's DEATH MOBILE The New York Times - Dr. Jack Kevorkian Dies at 83; A Doctor Who Helped End Lives, by Keith Schneider Books: Brovins, Joan M., and Thomas H. Oehmke (1993). Dr. Death: Dr. Jack Kevorkian's Rx: Death. Lifetime Books.  Podcasts: Court TV Podcast - Judgement of Dr. Jack Kevorkian Picture of the Thanatron/Mercitron Resources: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Find out more information here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dontlookunderthemed/support

Holocaust-era movie eerily resembles the expansive loosening of euthanasia laws in the name of human dignity. 

80 Minutes Safe for Work Stephen Carson is the host of the Radical Liberation channel on YouTube. RadLib joins Pete to read and comment on the 1992 article "Death With Dignity" by William McCord, in which he argues for state-sponsored "voluntary" euthanasia. Today's Sponsor- Crowdhealth - Promo Code: peteq - https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ Mrs RadLib Radical Liberation on YouTube Stephen on Twitter Get Autonomy 19 Skills PDF Download Support Pete on His Website Pete's Patreon Pete's Substack Pete's Subscribestar GabPay - @petequinones Pete's Venmo Pete on Facebook Pete on Twitter  

Stacy Lynn on cyber attacks across the country and Jeff McCausland with the latest on Ukraine // Feliks Banel - All Over The Map - Civic Songs // Margaret Brennan on her upcoming trip to China, with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken // Senator Jamie Pedersen on the Death with Dignity Act // David Burbank on Tacoma's latest and greatest LGBTQ hub, Howdy Bagel // Dose of Kindness -- A billionaire bears gifts for recent college grads // Gee Scott on why Father's Day is so important to himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Mental Health and the Alignment Problem: A Compilation of Resources (updated April 2023), published by Chris Scammell on May 10, 2023 on LessWrong. This is a post about mental health and disposition in relation to the alignment problem. It compiles a number of resources that address how to maintain wellbeing and direction when confronted with existential risk. Many people in this community have posted their emotional strategies for facing Doom after Eliezer Yudkowsky's “Death With Dignity” generated so much conversation on the subject. This post intends to be more touchy-feely, dealing more directly with emotional landscapes than questions of timelines or probabilities of success. The resources section would benefit from community additions. Please suggest any resources that you would like to see added to this post. Please note that this document is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological help in any way. Many preexisting mental health conditions can be exacerbated by these conversations. If you are concerned that you may be experiencing a mental health crisis, please consult a professional. Preface to the 2nd Edition This post was released in April 2022 under the same title. This April 2023 update features new resources in every section, with a particular emphasis on the Alignment Positions and People Resources sections. Within each section, resources have been thematically categorized for easier access. Following the large capabilities leaps in the past year, these resources seem more important than ever. If you have suggestions for improving this post, for making it more accessible, or for new resources to add, please leave a comment or reach out to either Chris Scammell or DivineMango. We hope you are all well and that you find this update helpful. Introduction There is no right way to emotionally respond to the reality of approaching superintelligent AI, our collective responsibility to align it with our values, or the fact that we might not succeed. As transformative AI approaches, we must ensure that we have the tools and resources to be okay. Here, the valence of “be okay” is your decision. This question could be rephrased “how can I thrive despite the alignment problem,” “how can I cope with the alignment problem,” “how can I overcome my fear of the alignment problem,” etc. Everyone needs to find their own question and their own answer. At its foundation “being okay” is the decision to continue to live facing reality and the alignment problem directly, with internal stability and rationality intact. And as a high ideal, we're going for some degree of inviolability, of unconditional wellbeing, the kind of wellbeing that holds onto “okayness” even if the probability of solving alignment drops to 0. It can be difficult to stand in some place of positive mental health and stability while facing the alignment problem; but it is a gift if we can do that for ourselves, and a gift if we can share it with others. Fortunately, we don't have to do this alone. Many community members have found ways to make sense of themselves, their work, and their lives in relation to the alignment problem, and they have kindly made their reflections and advice public. Resources Several resources on this subject (along with summaries) are cataloged below. While there are a number of general mental health resources on LW, the EA Forum, and elsewhere that form a great baseline, this post aims to be more specific by focusing on mental health with respect to the alignment problem. Here, we feature a wide variety of ideas and practices in the hope that you may filter through them to create and discover the approach that works for you. Human brains come in many shapes – we all have different internal subagent dynamics, motivational systems, values, needs, triggers for j...

Monica Michelle is joined by Kathryn Trueblood. Kathryn lives with Crohn's disease and Graves disease. In this episode, Monica and Kathryn discuss: John Abraham's when we decide how someone else should die we are playing godCompassion and ChoicesCovid end of life and choicesTIMESTAMPS1:11 - Kathryn and Caretaking 4:55 - Neurological Disease and Vsed6:22- Dealing with Differing Viewpoints9:34 - Nursing Home Care11:54- Emotional Support17:28 - Making Your Own Choice21:50 - Catholic-owned Hospitals29:24 - Resources for Grief41:00 - Final ThoughtsThe full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.comThank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the age of 27, Dr. Peg Sandeen faced an impossible request. Her husband, John, who was dying from HIV/AIDS, told Peg that he couldn't stand the pain anymore and wanted her to help him end his life. It was the early 1990's though and there was no legal avenue for Peg to help John in his wish to die with the dignity he had in life. Peg went on to get both a Master's and Ph.D. in social work. Throughout that time, the memory of John's last wish motivated her to work towards changing the landscape for people facing the end of life. Dr. Sandeen is now the Executive Director of Death With Dignity, working in end-of-life advocacy and fighting for medical aid in dying laws across the U.S.   In our conversation we discuss: Meeting and falling in love with John Getting the news of John's HIV diagnosis How Hannah and John talked with their daughter Hannah about her father's illness The shame and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS Caregiving for a dying husband as a young mother and wife The current state of right to die laws across the U.S. Moving from an intellectual to emotional understanding of grief Learning to support Hannah in her grief Dr. Sandeen's HuffPost article: My Husband Asked Me to Help Him Die. I Couldn't Do It - and My Life Changed Forever 

It seems most people feel obligated to cringe or shut down when the thought of the inevitable surfaces. But the simple fact exists that we will all leave this life at some point. Ali talks with Valoria Walker and Lauren Lyster-Mensh who are trained as end-of-life doulas, people who shepherd the dying and their loved ones through the often difficult, emotional, complicated process. They serve as non-medical advocates and holistic supporters of the person passing. Valoria and Laura talk about their experiences, the death positivity movement, death cafes and how we can all start planning for and normalizing conversations about death. If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes) Links of Interest: Washington Post Article with Laura and Valoria Death Doula Days at Historic Congressional Cemetery Doula by Destiny (Valoria Walker) Valoria in Oprah Daily INELDA: International End-of-Life Doula Association Death Doulas Used to Be Rare. The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed That (Time Magazine) How the Death Positive Movement Is Coming to Life Death Cafes Spread Rapidly Around the World (Healthnews) Death Cafe on Facebook 10 Best Books on Death and Dying (according to UpJourney) Credits: Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell Associate Producer: Akiya McKnightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should animal abusers be put on a publicly-available registry, much like sex offenders are? That's what one bill recently proposed in the legislature wants to do — but as always, we've got some hot takes on that proposal. Today on City Cast Las Vegas, co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with producer Layla Muhammad and Nevada Current reporter April Corbin to talk about the week of news. After discussing the animal abuse bill, we tackle another tough topic: A bill that would legalize physician-assisted death for terminally ill patients — and all the complications involved. Last but not least, anyone who attempted to hit the highways on Wednesday knows that President Biden came to town. So why did he discuss healthcare… and not Avi Kwa Ame? What are your thoughts on the proposed registry of animal abusers? Let us know by leaving a voicemail or sending us a text message at 702-514-0719. You can also comment on social media — we're @CityCastVegas on Twitter and Instagram. Want to stay even more in the know on Las Vegas news, events, and more? Make sure to sign up for our brilliant morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changes could be coming to Washington's Death with Dignity Act, a measure that allows terminally ill patients to seek medical assistance with ending their lives.

Have you ever wondered what "Death With Dignity" is? Anita and Mel interview fellow widow and excellent human, Adeline Grenier, whose husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer as she was pregnant with their third child. Adeline explains Death With Dignity and the experience she's had before, during, and after her husbands death. Spoiler alert: she loves cheese!!Help us keep the Widow We Do Now podcast going!http://www.patreon.com/wwdnWant to buy us some tacos?https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonowSponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdnKeen: Keen provides access to vetted psychics, mediums, and other spiritual advisors for an affordable cost. To get ten minutes for just $1.99, use our unique link: http://www.trykeen.com/wwdn&The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Elisabeth Misner

It's been 16 years since Washington voters passed the act, which allows terminally ill patients to seek physician-guided assistance to ending their lives.

In this week's little liter I'm joined by my BFF/OBITCHUARY co-host Madison Reyes. We've got some wilddddd stories to share with ya. If you have a story you'd like to share send it on over to spencer@cultliter.com and be sure to grab your tix to see us on tour! obitchuarypodcast.comWrite me: spencer@cultliter.comSpencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/cultliterpodcastJoin our patreon: Patreon.com/cultliterCheck out my other show OBITCHUARY wherever you're listening now! Sources: Our episode on Death With Dignity: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obitchuary/id1573981050?i=1000543086216Article about Florida Woman: https://www.wesh.com/article/daytona-beach-woman-kills-husband-hospital/42611803?mibextid=Zxz2cZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Medical Aid in Dying is a controversial topic. Hospice Social Worker Lisa Pahl shares what it's like to support someone who's utilizing Medical Aid in Dying. Hospice team members are often present when a patient chooses Medical Aid in Dying, or MAID.  Lisa's experience has shown her how intense and intimate it can be to companion a patient and family during a MAID event.  Often the conversations about the death, and the details of how the patient wants it to happen, are enriched and deep.  Lisa shares that as a social worker, she finds her energy for supporting patients to be refilled rather than depleted.  Medical Aid in Dying is not legal in every state in the U.S.  It's important that hospice and end of life workers are aware of what the laws are in the state where they work. Whether or not hospice professionals support a MAID law, they should be able to accurately inform patients and families, and provide education.  Connect with hospice social worker and Death Deck co-creator Lisa Pahl at thedeathdeck.com. Get your set of Death Deck cards here! Find more information on Medical Aid in Dying at Compassion and Choices. Find out if Medical Aid in Dying is legal in your state here.  Listen to the interview with Anita Hannig, author of How I Die: The Untold Story of Assisted Dying in America Epi. 114 by clicking here.  Connect with podcast host Helen Bauer at helen@theheartofhospice.com. Find more information about hospice philosophy, end of life care, and self care for both personal and professional caregivers here.   Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak for your podcast, event, or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.  Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)    

We explore the idea of the "exhausted majority," and why it describes how many Americans feel about politics today. And, we ask whether there's a path toward reducing the frustration and making progress. Then, a new book follows a woman as she helps her terminally-ill husband take advantage of Colorado's End-of-Life Options Act. Also, vanishing landmarks.

We explore the idea of the "exhausted majority," and why it describes how many Americans feel about politics today. And, we ask whether there's a path toward reducing the frustration and making progress. Then, a new book follows a woman as she helps her terminally-ill husband take advantage of Colorado's End-of-Life Options Act. Also, vanishing landmarks.

I talk with Sarah Rivkah Kohn, the founder of Links, about how her work supporting grieving children has changed since covid. She shares what happens when a global pandemic leaves behind a lot of orphans, why she feels it's important the messaging she puts out in fundraising aligns with the messages she gives the kids, and the logistics of how a fundraising campaign comes together Sarah Rivkah Kohn is the founder & director of Links an organization that provides emotional support to children & teens who lost a parent. As someone who lost her mother at age 9, Sarah Rivkah gets  the pain and has curated a team of successful adults who also lost a parent as children and can be supportive of others. Click here to donate to the Links campaign and enter to win an item of your choice from the Impact Fashion collection linksfamily.org Click here to listen to my original episode with Sarah Rivkah Click here to see The Pause Dress Click here to get the Secrets Your Tailor Won't Tell You Click here to see my collection of dresses. Click here to see my maternity friendly pieces. To hear more episodes, subscribe and head over to Impactfashionnyc.com/blog/podcast. Be Impactful is presented by Impact Fashion, your destination for all things size inclusive modest fashion

On July 16, Gabriella Walsh carried out a decision months in the making; a process involving her loved ones and medical providers. She drank a fatal dose of medication prescribed under California's so-called death-with-dignity law, which allows some terminally ill patients to request drugs to end their lives.Today, we tell the story of Walsh, and hear her talk about why she decided to end her life on her own terms. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times reporter Marisa Gerber, and L.A. Times photographer Dania MaxwellMore reading:One last trip: Gabriella Walsh's decision to die — and celebrate life — on her own termsDeath-with-dignity movement springs back to life in CaliforniaCalifornia lawmakers vote to speed up state process for terminally ill to end their lives 

How is it possible that the rest of the world is recovering from the Covid/Oil/War inflation bump, but things are getting worse here in the USA? What Will Ted Cruz Do With All Those "Mile Long" Items From Shooting Victims? The Recall Alert Regarding Honey in Viagra Gives New Meaning To "Honey, I'm Home..."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Death! How comfortable are you thinking about it? Talking about? What rights should be afforded to you when it's your time to "meet your maker?"  Jack Kevorkian thought you,  under certain conditions, should be able to have a physician help you peacefully release yourself from a life of unbearable, incurable pain. Do you agree? Or do you think everyone needs to soldier on, no matter what they're suffering from, until the bitter end? There are a lot of people on each side of the right to die debate. We explore both sides, and also look into the history of how we humans have faced death, in addition to the history of Dr. Death - Jack Kevorkian. No one did more in the 20th century to get America thinking and talking about death. Should living in the land of the free include having the freedom to terminate your time on Earth in a way of your choosing that could include having your doctor give you one last, very final injection?  I learned a lot this week. Hope you do to! The Bad Magic Charity of the month is New Orleans Community Fridges  will be this months recipient of the Bad Magic Donation! We donated $13,900 to them and $1,500 to our new scholarship fund. Such a cool charity, providing free food and drink to those who are food insecure. Visit nolacommunityfridges.org for more info!TICKETS FOR HOT WET BAD MAGIC SUMMER CAMP!  Go to www.badmagicmerch.comWatch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NRpfn-i3-oUMerch: https://www.badmagicmerch.comDiscord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" in order to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard?  Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcastSign up through Patreon and for $5 a month you get to listen to the Secret Suck, which will drop Thursdays at Noon, PST. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. You get to vote on two Monday topics each month via the app. And you get the download link for my new comedy album, Feel the Heat. Check the Patreon posts to find out how to download the new album and take advantage of other benefits.