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Living and Dying Well with Frank Ostaseski
Living and Dying Well with Frank Ostaseski
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2020
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Podcast episode
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What can death teach us about living well? A pioneer in the field of end-of-life care joins us to explore the fear of death, anger, true courage, and acceptance in the face of it all. About our Guest: Frank is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher and advocate for compassionate care-giving. In 1987, he co-founded the Zen Hospice Project, which helped establish a longstanding model for mindful and compassionate care. In 2005, he founded the Metta Institute.Frank is also the author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, which is one of my favorite books.From Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need. Hardwire lasting change into your mind and heart in just a few minutes a day with Dr. Rick Hanson's new program: Just One Minute. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price!Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Key Topics:2:00: Frank’s recovery from multiple strokes.5:30: Fear and choice. 10:00: What death can teach us about ourselves.12:20: Supporting caregivers and spreading kindness.16:40: The fear of death. 23:30: Coming to terms with the deaths of those we love.27:00: Allowing.32:00: Meeting our defenses.36:30: Removing judgement from anger.43:00: Bringing wisdom to anger.44:45: Courage in the world.47:15: Coming together and falling apart.54:45: Accepting each other as is. Connect with the show:Follow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes
Released:
Jun 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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