Are you exhausted by constant achievement yet starved for genuine fulfillment? In this episode of Noble Warrior, we dive deep with hospice and palliative care expert Dr. Christin Ament, Executive Director at The Bardo, who guides the dying—and the living—into profound clarity and infinite purpose. Christin’s insights on embracing mortality will free your stuck energy, reignite meaningful connections, and help you transcend hollow success into authentic legacy. Stay tuned to learn how facing death can spark effortless flow and unlock the life you’ve been yearning to live.

Time Stamps

[00:00:00 – 00:02:00]: Understanding the Bardo—A Metaphor for Transitions

• What’s Covered: Christin explains the Bardo as the intermediate state between life and death, and how every moment is a “liminal space.”

[00:02:00 – 00:08:00]: Facing Death to Reclaim Meaning and Reverence

• What’s Covered: Christin discusses transforming fear of death into reverence and honoring life’s finite nature, drawing on her experience in ICU and hospice care.

[00:09:00 – 00:13:30]: Honest Conversations & The Value of Death Cafes

• What’s Covered: Christin describes Death Cafes as spaces for open, authentic dialogue around death among people of all ages and backgrounds.

[00:18:00 – 00:20:00]: Death as a Forcing Function for Purpose

• What’s Covered: The idea of writing one’s eulogy and recognizing life’s impermanence helps clarify what truly matters.

[00:22:00 – 00:24:00]: Legacy Beyond the Material

• What’s Covered: Christin reframes legacy not as a finite mark but as an ongoing connection to all of life.

[00:41:00 – 00:47:00]: Psychedelics & Expanding Consciousness

• What’s Covered: Christin discusses how psilocybin (theoretically) helps release fear, dissolve ego-driven narratives, and foster deep spiritual insight.

[00:54:00 – 01:00:00]: Ritual and Connection (Tea Ceremony)

• What’s Covered: Using tea ceremonies to help families communicate openly, dissolve tensions, and rebuild authentic connections.

[01:07:00 – 01:10:00]: Grief, Presence, and Authentic Support

• What’s Covered: Christin and CK discuss grieving gracefully, acknowledging painful emotions without avoidance.

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