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In this special episode, Adam takes the spotlight as Stephan interviews him about his newly published book, 'Love Does Not Know Death.'
The conversation delves deep into Adam's unique perspective as a neurocritical care doctor who has seen countless patients at the end of their lives. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, touching on themes of spiritual transformation, the physical and emotional aspects of dying, and the profound insights that have come not only to Adam in his practice, but to the patients themselves as they reach the end of their lives.
Stephan and Adam also explore the challenging yet rewarding process of writing the book, offering a glimpse into Adam's own spiritual journey and how he uses storytelling to convey powerful truths. An enlightening discussion for anyone intrigued by the intersections of medicine, spirituality, and the human experience of death.
Here's a link to purchase your own copy of Adam's book: https://a.co/d/5FZ6r7e
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:49 Adam's New Book: Love Does Not Know Death
04:30 The Journey of Writing a Book
05:24 A Memorable Patient Story
09:44 Lessons from Death and Forgiveness
14:02 Challenges in Healthcare and Healing
19:10 The Deeper Meaning of Healing
23:10 Facing Mortality and Embracing Life
31:09 Embracing the Messiness of Terminal Diagnoses
33:03 Healthy Responses to Death
34:35 Guilt and Burden in Facing Death
37:40 The Power of Self-Love in Facing Death
38:45 The Transformative Process of Writing
45:24 Insights on Writing and Creativity
53:55 Conclusion
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Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky
By Adam Rizvi & Stephan Downes5
1414 ratings
Send us a text
In this special episode, Adam takes the spotlight as Stephan interviews him about his newly published book, 'Love Does Not Know Death.'
The conversation delves deep into Adam's unique perspective as a neurocritical care doctor who has seen countless patients at the end of their lives. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, touching on themes of spiritual transformation, the physical and emotional aspects of dying, and the profound insights that have come not only to Adam in his practice, but to the patients themselves as they reach the end of their lives.
Stephan and Adam also explore the challenging yet rewarding process of writing the book, offering a glimpse into Adam's own spiritual journey and how he uses storytelling to convey powerful truths. An enlightening discussion for anyone intrigued by the intersections of medicine, spirituality, and the human experience of death.
Here's a link to purchase your own copy of Adam's book: https://a.co/d/5FZ6r7e
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:49 Adam's New Book: Love Does Not Know Death
04:30 The Journey of Writing a Book
05:24 A Memorable Patient Story
09:44 Lessons from Death and Forgiveness
14:02 Challenges in Healthcare and Healing
19:10 The Deeper Meaning of Healing
23:10 Facing Mortality and Embracing Life
31:09 Embracing the Messiness of Terminal Diagnoses
33:03 Healthy Responses to Death
34:35 Guilt and Burden in Facing Death
37:40 The Power of Self-Love in Facing Death
38:45 The Transformative Process of Writing
45:24 Insights on Writing and Creativity
53:55 Conclusion
Support the show
Copyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky

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