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Death is going to happen to all of us and affect all us, however it’s not always on our terms. 

In this episode we explore assisted dying and choosing to take control over your death when a terminal illness has left you no choice. 

Euthanasia Researcher Dr Jessica Young talks us through how she became one of New Zealand’s leading voices on assisted dying and euthanasia and what the biggest misconceptions about the topic are. 

You’ll hear about why people choose assisted dying, what the process involves, and the safety measures in place to make sure people are making the decision for themselves and not being coerced. 

Jessica talks through the 2020 euthanasia referendum in New Zealand which saw 65.1% of the nation vote yes for it to be legal. 

The mum-of-two also talks about how she stays positive and keeps her cup full when her life is surrounded by death.

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While the concept of a death doula may be new to you, there’s actually a few out there. 

In this episode we explore death doulas a bit more and what it is they do exactly. We also chat about all of the options people have after they pass. 

Treza Gallogly helps people with anything they may need at the end of their life

You’ll hear about what’s involved with being a death doula, how they can help during the end of life process, and the presence of fear for those on that journey. 

Treza talks about her career and what led her to this and why she’s not afraid of death. 

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Welcome to Dying to Know, a podcast by Leaving Legacies.  

Let’s talk about death, baby. It’s going to happen to all of us so why not talk about it? Come along for the ride as Belinda Price, a qualified death doula, breaks the stigma around death by talking to different professionals about their experience, how to prepare, and the importance of sharing your stories while you’re still earthside. It doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming, let’s make death an easy conversation.

For more information on Leaving Legacies please visit our website https://leavinglegacies.co.nz/ or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leavinglegaciesnz

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