Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Lisa Pahl, LCSW—hospice and emergency medicine social worker, and co-creator of The Death Deck—for a discussion on how open, honest conversations about death can ease fear, build connection, and create peace at the end of life. Lisa shares wisdom from her years supporting individuals and families through the dying process and offers gentle guidance on how to start meaningful end-of-life discussions with loved ones.

Episode highlights include:

-Why avoiding conversations about death may lead to more fear and confusion.

-How to approach end-of-life talks with empathy and clarity.

-Tools to normalize and open up conversations around dying and grief.

-Lessons learned from Lisa’s work in hospice and emergency care.

-How engaging with death can actually deepen appreciation for life.

Helpful links from the episode:

- www.thedeathdeck.com 

- Instagram: @thedeathdeck

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