cover of episode Should we fear death? [Maura Ball]

Should we fear death? [Maura Ball]

2024/5/23
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Death is scary. We don't want to think about the infinite unknown. And being a speck not more than star dust. But what if contemplating death is the way you live a fuller, more purposeful and happy life? [Episode 50]

Maura is the founder of Hello Mortal a platform dedicated to familiarizing us with the great unknown.

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• Maura's X/Twitter)

References from the show:

The Denial of Death) by Ernest Becker

The Five Invitations) by Frank Ostaseski

A Beginner's Guide to the End) by Dr. BJ Miller

The Lily House)

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