Bevival: Exit Interviews

Bevival: Exit Interviews

By Jade Adgate, Devorah Medwin, Caren MartineauSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementPhilosophy
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Bevival: Exit Interviews episodes

  • John Leland

    To quote the writer, Leland says: "I write substantial, often off-the-beaten-path articles about how life is lived in New York now. I look for stories that illustrate how larger cultural or demographic forces — aging, migration, climate change, economic upheaval, etc. — play out in the lives of ordinary New Yorkers. My work often involves people whose views or actions may be controversial or not easily understood by some of the public. I work to convey what their lives look like to them, without judgment or comment."

    Visit bevival.com to learn more about the author in our exclusive Exit Interview Q&A. 

    41 min
  • Alexandra Vassilaros

    Host Devorah Medwin explores the effect of loss on Alexandra's career as an award-winning playwright. Following the passing of her beloved husband, she founded the Make Meaning Workshop, a writing-for-healing process  for navigating loss, grief, and crisis.

    Visit bevival.com to learn more about the author in our exclusive Exit Interview Q&A. 

    33 min
  • Dr. Ira Byock
    With a focus on improving end-of-life care and addressing the human aspects of illness and dying, Dr. Byock discusses the shift to value-based healthcare, the **Institute for Human Caring** and its mission to enhance healthcare quality while reducing costs, emphasizing an American healthcare system that often prioritizes treatment over quality of life. Byock also encourages patients to view their lives as narratives, finding clarity and compassion in their experiences, while acknowledging caregivers’ challenges and the need for self-care. He underscores mindfulness and nurturing connections as vital to appreciating life before crises arise.

    Visit bevival.com to learn more about the author in our exclusive Exit Interview Q&A. 

    24 min
  • Suzanne O'Brien

    As a former oncology nurse, O'Brien's career shifted towards education. She advocates for holistic elder care that prioritizes connection, quality of life, and elders’ wisdom, underscoring the healing power of presence and connection. She calls for reallocating resources from costly funerals to personalized care, while cautioning against over-regulating death doula services.

    Visit bevival.com to learn more about the author in our exclusive Exit Interview Q&A. 

    52 min
  • 01 Frank Ostaseski

    Cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project and founder of the Metta Institute. Ostaseski has lectured at Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, Wisdom.2.0.  He views death as a constant teacher, a point of transformation not only for the dying but also for those who witness it. He teaches that in being fully present, especially during suffering, we can transform pain into compassion and shape how we live more authentically.

    Visit bevival.com to learn more about the author in our exclusive Exit Interview Q&A. 

    39 min

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To confront the existential question of mortality, we talk with those who write about it. World-renowned authors share their perspectives and lessons learned to help you navigate death, dying, loss,…